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PBS 2016 - 9 seasons 44 eps TV-G Returning series

Lost LA

2016 - 9 seasons 44 eps TV-G

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28 min

S9 · E1 · Jun 9, 2026

Surfridge, Tehachapi & Thomas Guide: How Southern California Moves Episode 1

Planes, trains and autos shape the way people move through the city as population grows. Walk through Surfridge, lookout over the Tehachapi Loop and visit the Thomas Guide. Trace how transportation reshaped the region and where it is always documented.

27 min

S9 · E2 · Jun 16, 2026

Oranges & Avocados: A Tale of Two Fruits Episode 2

Southern California was built on agriculture. Nathan visits the Parent Washington navel orange tree and traces the rise of the Hass avocado.

29 min

S9 · E3 · Jun 23, 2026

Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal Episode 3

Art is everywhere in Los Angeles, even in places you might overlook. From the century old Judson Studios to glowing neon signs and a massive mosaic saved from demolition, Nathan traces how artists and craftspeople have shaped the city’s visual identity across generations, revealing how art, design, and architecture intersect across Southern California.

27 min

S9 · E4 · Jun 30, 2026

A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry Episode 4

Nathan explores the early history of Hollywood, tracing the unexpected places where the entertainment industry began.

4 episodes in Season 9

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Much of Los Angeles's past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.

Documentary History

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Stream

PBS

Free

KQED

Free with ads

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Cast

1 person

Nathan Masters

Self - Host

Total runtime 19h 48m · Episode length 27 min · Type Documentary

Show info

Premiered

January 27, 2016

Latest episode

June 30, 2026

Status

Returning series

Networks

PBS · PBS SoCal

Country

United States

Type

Documentary

Episode length

27 min

Total runtime

19h 48m

Original language

English

Production

K

KCET

Production

United States

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English

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