About

On air, online, and in the community

On-air, online, and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California.

In addition to broadcasting the finest programs from PBS, KCET produces and distributes award-winning local programs that explore the people, places and topics that are relevant to our region.

Whether it is through our broadcast, via cable, over the internet or from our extensive community outreach and education programs, KCET consistently delivers inspiring content that informs, educates and enlightens millions of individuals in California and throughout the world.

Broadcast Area

More than four million viewers watch KCET in the average month. Broadcasting more than 8,000 hours of programming each year, KCET is the most-watched PBS station in Southern California and the second most-watched public television station in the nation. Learn More »

Channels

In addition to its far-reaching broadcast signal, KCET is carried on satellite systems and on nearly 150 cable systems in 11 counties. KCET distributes five channels of programming.

Programming

KCET Productions

Throughout its more than 40-year history KCET has produced thousands of hours of award-winning programming for local, regional and national distribution through television broadcast and through on-line viewing.
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Education and Outreach

As a leading educational producer for PBS, KCET is committed to fostering learning and promoting educational excellence in both children and adults.
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Online

With thousands of pages to explore, kcet.org is a comprehensive companion to KCET's television programming as well as a provider of original web content.
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