C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
A complete schedule of absolutely everything airing on C-SPAN 3 over the next two weeks. Click a program to see all upcoming airings and streaming options.
Sunday, March 29
Chris Enss, Daughters of Daring — Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women
Special • 2026
Historian Chris Enss explores the lives of cowgirl stunt women who took leading roles in early and mid-20th century Hollywood Westerns.
Nicole Parker, The Two FBIs
Special • 2026
Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, who served from 2010-2022, argues that the law enforcement agency is filled with people who prioritize politics over justice.
Wil Haygood, The War Within a War
Special • 2026
Former Washington Post correspondent Wil Haygood discusses the experience of Black American soldiers in Vietnam and the struggle for racial equality, happening at the same time, back home in the United States.
America’s Book Club
Series • 2025
David Grann
Episode 6
Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books including Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
Lectures in History
Series • 2026
President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
Episode 9
Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire.
America 250
Series • 2025
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59
Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.
The Presidency
Series • 2026
An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency
Episode 12
Do you ever wonder what it's like working in the West Wing? Former deputy White House press secretary Jennifer Palmieri shares her experiences working in the Bill Clinton's administration.
Reel America
Series • 2025
Independence -- 1976
Episode 34
A film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.
America 250
Series • 2026
Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation
Season 1 • Episode 116
Historian Aaron Sullivan and curator Caroline O'Connell explore life among residents of Philadelphia during the 1777 British occupation of the city. The event is held at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.
U.S. House of Representatives
Series • 2026
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44
A highlight from a recent House session.
America 250
Series • 2026
Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
Season 1 • Episode 80
Touring Trinity Church, the congregants of which played a role during the American Revolution.
Reel America
Series • 2025
Society Without Libraries -- 1961
Episode 57
Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery
Episode 18
Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia
Episode 9
Historians discuss the Civil War's events at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Episode 10
Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865
Episode 11
Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865
Episode 12
Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
America 250
Series • 2025
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59
Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.
U.S. House of Representatives
Series • 2026
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44
A highlight from a recent House session.
Reel America
Series • 2026
Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968
Episode 16
Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.
America 250
Series • 2026
Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe
Season 1 • Episode 113
White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250
Series • 2026
Historian Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison
Season 1 • Episode 112
Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250
Series • 2026
Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison
Season 1 • Episode 114
Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Lectures in History
Series • 2026
President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
Episode 9
Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire.
America 250
Series • 2025
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59
Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.
The Presidency
Series • 2026
An Inside Look at the Bill Clinton Presidency
Episode 12
Do you ever wonder what it's like working in the West Wing? Former deputy White House press secretary Jennifer Palmieri shares her experiences working in the Bill Clinton's administration.
Reel America
Series • 2025
Independence -- 1976
Episode 34
A film made for the 1976 Bicentennial portrays founding fathers in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1976.
America 250
Series • 2026
Life in Philadelphia During 1777 British Occupation
Season 1 • Episode 116
Historian Aaron Sullivan and curator Caroline O'Connell explore life among residents of Philadelphia during the 1777 British occupation of the city. The event is held at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.
Monday, March 30
U.S. House of Representatives
Series • 2026
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44
A highlight from a recent House session.
America 250
Series • 2026
Trinity Church New York, St. Paul's Chapel and Gravesites Tour
Season 1 • Episode 80
Touring Trinity Church, the congregants of which played a role during the American Revolution.
Reel America
Series • 2025
Society Without Libraries -- 1961
Episode 57
Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Jonathan Jones, Opium Slavery
Episode 18
Author Jonathan Jones discusses America's first opioid epidemic, which comprised veterans taking opium and morphine to ease distress after the Civil War.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia
Episode 9
Historians discuss the Civil War's events at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Episode 10
Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee - 1865
Episode 11
Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
The Civil War
Series • 2026
Ulysses S. Grant's Road to Appomattox - 1865
Episode 12
Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.
America 250
Series • 2025
Reel America - The Constitution of the United States - 1955
Season 1 • Episode 59
Depicting the problems that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, such as Shay's Rebellion.
U.S. House of Representatives
Series • 2026
Congressional 250th Time Capsule Act
Episode 44
A highlight from a recent House session.
Reel America
Series • 2026
Vietnam War Combat Photography - 1968
Episode 16
Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.
America 250
Series • 2026
Historian Stewart McLaurin on James Monroe
Season 1 • Episode 113
White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250
Series • 2026
Historian Catherine Allgor on Dolley Madison
Season 1 • Episode 112
Historian Catherine Allgor reflects on the life and legacy of Dolley Madison. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
America 250
Series • 2026
Stanford's Jack Rakove on James Madison
Season 1 • Episode 114
Stanford University history professor Jack Rakove reflects on the life and legacy of James Madison. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Tuesday, March 31
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Wednesday, April 1
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Thursday, April 2
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Friday, April 3
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Saturday, April 4
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Book TV
Series • 1998
Non-fiction books and authors.
Book TV
Series • 1998
Non-fiction books and authors.
Sunday, April 5
Book TV
Series • 1998
Non-fiction books and authors.
Lectures in History
Series • 2013
Classroom lectures on American history.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency
Series • 2013
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
Lectures in History
Series • 2013
Classroom lectures on American history.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency
Series • 2013
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Civil War
Series • 2013
A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
Lectures in History
Series • 2013
Classroom lectures on American history.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency
Series • 2013
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
Lectures in History
Series • 2013
Classroom lectures on American history.
Monday, April 6
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency
Series • 2013
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Civil War
Series • 2013
A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Tuesday, April 7
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Wednesday, April 8
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Thursday, April 9
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Friday, April 10
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Saturday, April 11
Public Affairs Events
Series • 2016
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Book TV
Series • 1998
Non-fiction books and authors.
Book TV
Series • 1998
Non-fiction books and authors.
Sunday, April 12
Book TV
Series • 1998
Non-fiction books and authors.
Lectures in History
Series • 2013
Classroom lectures on American history.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency
Series • 2013
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
Lectures in History
Series • 2013
Classroom lectures on American history.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Presidency
Series • 2013
Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
The Civil War
Series • 2013
A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.
American History TV
Series • 2009
People and events that help document the American story.
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