For Children (Preschool - Elementary):
* Sesame Street: A long-running classic focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.
* Blue's Clues & You!: Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills through interactive segments.
* Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Focuses on social and emotional development, using puppets and songs.
* Arthur: Addresses issues relevant to children's lives, such as friendship, family, and school.
* Peppa Pig: (While not explicitly educational in the same way as others, it introduces basic vocabulary and simple social situations.)
* Alphablocks: Teaches phonics and reading skills through animated letters.
* Numberblocks: Teaches number sense and mathematical concepts through animated numbers.
For Older Children & Teens (Middle & High School):
* Bill Nye the Science Guy: Made science fun and accessible to a younger audience.
* Cosmos: A beautifully presented series exploring the universe and scientific concepts (multiple iterations exist).
* Nova: Investigative documentaries on various scientific topics.
* Frontline: Investigative journalism documentaries covering current events and social issues.
* History Channel (select programs): While some programming is entertainment-focused, they also offer documentaries on historical events and figures.
For Adults:
* The Great Courses: Offers in-depth lectures on a wide variety of subjects.
* Masterclass: Features classes taught by experts in their respective fields.
* Coursera & edX (Online but often featured on TV): Offer university-level courses online, and some content may be broadcast on television channels.
* PBS (many programs): Public broadcasting offers a wide range of documentaries and educational programs for adults, covering history, science, arts, and current affairs. Specific examples would be too numerous to list.
* BBC (many programs): Similar to PBS, the BBC offers a vast library of educational and documentary content.
This is not an exhaustive list, as many educational programs exist and new ones are constantly being created. The availability of specific programs will also vary depending on your region and broadcasting channels.