CPTV Spirit
Because Life's An Adventure.
CPTV Spirit is a channel we created to help people explore their passions. CPTV Spirit is created for the “doers,” “makers,” and “adventurers” who crave more action, edgier journalism and documentaries, and more active ways to feed their curiosity.
Watch CPTV Spirit live
CPTV Spirit’s prime time lineup
Each day, CPTV Spirit offers something different.
Programming on CPTV Spirit
CPTV Spirit programs maintain our trademark PBS values of curiosity, community, and the celebration of all aspects of individuality. CPTV Spirit follows the mantra that “Life’s an Adventure,” while embracing the weirder, wilder, edgier, sometimes nerdier, action-oriented programming available today.
Mondays: Exploration & Adventures
Sample programs featuring travel and exploration include:
- New Scandinavian Cooking
- Dream of Italy
- Craft in America
Tuesdays: Get Your Geek On!
Sample science and technology programs include:
- Facing Waves
- NOVA
- Secrets of the Dead
Wednesdays: Indie Films, Documentaries, and Big Ideas
Sample programs featuring special documentaries and documentary series include:
- Independent Lens
- POV
- Frontline specials
- American Masters
Thursdays: The Maker Movement
Sample programs about extreme arts, building, and big, bold ideas include:
- Curious Traveler
- J Schwanke's Life In Bloom
- Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
- This Old House
- Ask This Old House
Fridays: Film, Arts & Culture
Sample programs showcasing films and the arts include:
- Hotel Portofino
- Nina
- Great Performances
- Great Performances at the Met
Saturdays: “Dramedy”
Sample programs featuring some of the best dramas, comedies, and “dramadies” from around the world include:
- Classic Movies from The Public Television Feature Film Collection
- Actors on Actors
- Masterpiece
- Nina
Sundays: Commune with Nature!
Sample programs exploring nature and the animal kingdom include:
- Nature
- Earth's Natural Wonders - Life at the Extremes
- Mustangs: America's Wild Horses
- Native America
Where to find CPTV Spirit
To find the channel location on your cable carrier, visit: https://www.ctpublic.org/find-cptv-on-your-cable-channel-or-online
How do I find out more?
CPTV’s Audience Care staff are available Monday-Friday from 9:00 am — 5:00 pm.
Call them at 860-275-7550.
Email: AudienceCare@CTPublic.org
Are there opportunities to sponsor programming on CPTV and CPTV Spirit?
Yes! Please call Nancy Bauer at (860) 275-7202
Email our sponsorship team with questions at sponsor@ctpublic.org
Having difficulties finding what you're looking for?
Contact our Audience Care team at (860) 275-7550 or send an email audiencecare@ctpublic.org. You’ll talk to a real person between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, Monday-Friday.