The Good Road

Watch The Good Road

  • 2020
  • 3 Seasons

An innovative, inspiring documentary series about two best friends who travel the world meeting philanthropists and change-makers, who have dedicated their lives to addressing global humanitarian issues.

The Good Road is a series that ran for 3 seasons (24 episodes) between April 6, 2020 and on PBS

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Nashville, Tennessee -
8. Nashville, Tennessee - "Growing Pains"
October 25, 2022
When most people think of Nashville, they think Country Music and now, regrettably, bachelorette parties. But locals know with a little effort, you can find more than honky tonks and pedal taverns. We meet some of the people making space for "off brand" music and art. From Jack White's third man records to LoveNoise promotions, we dive into the other side of music city.
Richmond, Virginia -
7. Richmond, Virginia - "Holy River"
October 18, 2022
The James River is the reason for Richmond's existence, and yet, in the 1970s it was one of the most polluted rivers in the country. We meet the activists, organizations, and scientists that transformed it from a D- to a B+ with hard work, perseverance, and art.
San Juan, Puerto Rico -
6. San Juan, Puerto Rico - "Island as Identity"
October 11, 2022
Puerto Rico occupies a unique place in American identity. Wholey American and yet uniquely apart. We explore this paradise through the lens of anti-colonial art in the heart of San Juan, ex-pat poetry and spoken word in the shadow of the rainforest and independence minded activists at an old San Juan watering hole.
Cocoa Beach, Florida -
5. Cocoa Beach, Florida - "The Overview Effect"
October 4, 2022
If travel changes you then traveling to space changes you completely. In this episode we explore the overview effect, in which people who travel to space develop a new perspective on what it means to call Earth home. We meet the educators, entrepreneurs and rocket scientists taking the next generation of men and women into the cosmos
Charleston, South Carolina -
4. Charleston, South Carolina - "Gullah"
September 27, 2022
An exploration of the myriad ways that Gullah traditions and practices impact contemporary arts and culture in the low country.
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico -
3. Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico - "Salt of the Earth"
September 20, 2022
A journey through some of the unique ecosystems of Puerto Rico that highlight the critical role government agencies, University initiatives, and local communities play in the efforts of conservation and the fight against climate change.
Cape Canaveral, Florida -
2. Cape Canaveral, Florida - "Space Force, Go for Launch"
September 13, 2022
The Good Road goes to Space! Well, almost, we go to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to learn about the critical role of the newly created Space Force. From national security to every single rocket launch, Space Force Guardians are here to serve. We also discover the surprising roles they play in our everyday lives.
Nashville, TN -
1. Nashville, TN - "Lost and Found on Jefferson St."
September 6, 2022
People are flocking to Nashville - Music City, USA. And yet of the tourists, transplants and dreamers come to town completely oblivious to the origins of that name. We discover the true history of music city through Jefferson St. the cultural center of the black experience in Nashville.. before it was erased by the construction of Interstate 40.
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Where to Watch The Good Road
The Good Road is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Good Road on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 6, 2020