Great Performances is a comedy and documentary series on PBS that premiered in 1971, with 54 seasons and 719 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 54 Episode 4, airs on Oct 30, 2026.
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The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
NEXT EPISODE
S54 E4Jimmy Webb: American SongwriterOct 30, 20262d
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Cast
Bray Poor
Narrator (voice)
Seasons & Episodes54 seasons · 725 episodes
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E1
E1Great Performances at the Met: Tristan Und Isolde
Sep 13, 2026
E2
E2El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego
Oct 18, 2026
E3
E3Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours
Oct 23, 2026
E4
E4Jimmy Webb: American SongwriterUPCOMING
Oct 30, 2026
E5
E5Romeo & JulietUPCOMING
Nov 13, 2026
E6
E6Dudamel's Inaugural Season With NY PhilUPCOMING
Nov 20, 2026
About Great Performances
Great Performances is a comedy, documentary, drama series on PBS. The show first aired on Jan 28, 1971 and currently has 54 seasons and 719 episodes. Great Performances is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 30, 2026. It has a rating of 6.1/10 based on 25 votes. The cast includes Bray Poor.
Great Performances FAQ
How many seasons does Great Performances have?
Great Performances has 54 seasons and 719 episodes.
Is Great Performances renewed or canceled?
Great Performances is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 30, 2026.
Where can I watch Great Performances?
Great Performances is available on PBS. You can stream it on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+.
When is the next episode of Great Performances?
The next episode of Great Performances (S54 E4) airs on Oct 30, 2026.
PBS
Thirteen
WETA+
