Help Center

The Arizona PBS Help Center provides a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions that come from community members. To receive in-person assistance, please contact 602-496-8888.

Where can I find current program information or repeat schedules for programming?

Find the most up-to-date information on the TV Schedule page of this website, which is also accessible at the top of this page. The Schedule includes program listings for current analog and digital channels as well as printable guides. You can view the Schedule by day or by the week.

Friends of Arizona PBS receive the most detailed information with Arizona PBS Magazine, which is a full-sized quarterly magazine full of exclusive, original content about Arizona PBS. Learn how to become a Friend of Arizona PBS.

How can I let Arizona PBS know about a reception issue?

While our technical staff is likely already working to solve your problem, it can be helpful to have specific information about an outage or other reception issue. We appreciate your assistance in submitting details through our Reception Problem Information Form.

Why was my favorite BBC drama taken off the air?

Most British drama series are produced as short-run series, with only a few episodes produced each season. In some cases, we are able to get the first few seasons all at once, but then have to wait months or even years for new episodes to be produced and made available in the U.S.

Each program we air comes with a set of broadcast rights that define how long the program can be aired. We generally cannot go back and repeat earlier seasons of a program because the broadcast rights have expired. Often the program is no longer being offered by the distributor, or if it is offered, the rights must be repurchased. We have limited funds for purchasing programs and spending those funds on repeats isn’t always possible.

Where can I purchase a DVD of a PBS program?

Most of the PBS materials we air are available on this website where we host thank you gifts for special programming.

For additional information, contact our Member Services team at 602-496-2877.

Why do you have membership drives?

Arizona PBS is now 100% funded by our community. With the loss of federal support, sustaining this essential service rests entirely with the people of Arizona.

It costs more than $13 million each year to produce and deliver the trusted journalism, lifelong learning and local storytelling you rely on. These services continue only because viewers choose to invest in them, and membership drives remain one of our most effective ways to make that possible.

How do I submit a story idea?

If you have a great story idea or program proposal that you want to share, contact us by email or at 602-496-8888. Please do not send unsolicited proposals or DVDs.

How can I get Arizona PBS to consider airing a television program or series I produced?

If you have a completed television program or series you would like Arizona PBS to consider airing, please refer to our Program Ideas page for guidance.