Do not assign the clip period to a full episode
The publisher says full episodes stop working when they expire from the app, including copies downloaded beforehand. Its separate clip section gives downloaded clips 90 days offline. These are different conditions for different video formats. A successful download date alone cannot justify promising that a full episode will remain playable for another 90 days.
Read the warning attached to the actual item
The FAQ describes warnings when an episode has five days left or expires later that day. Before a journey, inspect the chosen episode’s message alongside the completed-download status. If a preferred episode is about to leave, select another currently eligible item rather than treating the device’s storage indicator as evidence that the programme rights have been extended.
A new clip download starts another clip period
PBS says an eligible clip can be downloaded again while connected, beginning another 90-day offline period. That instruction concerns clips. It does not restore a full episode that has left the catalogue. Keep the video’s format and current availability visible when deciding whether reconnecting and downloading again can solve the particular problem.
Storage capacity is a separate limit
The same FAQ sets a 5 GB simultaneous download capacity, shared by episodes and clips. Freeing space may allow another download, but it does not change expiry. Conversely, an expired video need not mean the device is full. These distinctions help separate preparation, storage and catalogue availability; no device download or offline playback was tested for this article.
Questions, answered
Does every full episode remain available offline for 90 days?
No. The 90-day rule in this FAQ concerns downloaded clips.
Can deleting another video extend an episode’s expiry?
No. Storage capacity and programme expiry are separate conditions.
Sources and further reading
- help.pbs.org — support/solutions/articles/12000090583 how to watch pbs without cable
- help.pbs.org — support/solutions/articles/12000078202 which shows are available on the pbs kids video app
- help.pbs.org — support/solutions/articles/12000077170 downloadable content on the pbs kids video app faq
- help.pbs.org — support/solutions/articles/12000060278 watching pbs videos on other streaming services