WETA PBS
Our flagship channel WETA PBS features the best of PBS programs, along with Local Mondays, Thriller Thursdays, American History Nights on Saturdays, and PBS Kids programs during the day.
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Elinor Wonders Why
Feed the Birds; Senor Tapir Says Adios
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Elinor worries how her chickadee friend Chicky will find food during the winter; Elinor and her friends decide to give Senor Tapir a going away present. -
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Alma's Way
Alma's Nochebuena; Three Kings Day Do-Over
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Alma must learn a new way to celebrate when her family's Noche Buena traditions don't go as planned; Alma decides to make a do-over gift for Junior. -
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Molly of Denali
By Sled or Snowshoe; The Shortest Birthday
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Molly's camera breaks while she and Grandpa Nat are observing an active volcano; Molly and Tooey plan a bird-watching trip to celebrate winter solstice and Trini's birthday. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Madam C.J. Walker; I Am Edwin Binney
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that working hard on his lemonade stand can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams; Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina and Brad that to work together as a team, they should listen to everyone's ideas. -
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Wild Kratts
Mini Heroes & Mighty Mouths
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
The brothers get swept up in the planktonic lifestyle when they go on a mission to understand the foundation of life in the ocean. -
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Weather Hunters
Through Rain, Sun, Snow or Hail
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions. -
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Nature
Santa's Wild Home
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
Animals such as reindeer, wolverines and brown bears survive in the tundra and forest of Lapland, the northernmost region of mainland Europe. -
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A Celebration of Hanukkah
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
Geoffrey Baer tells the traditions of Hanukkah, including how dishes such as latkes and sufganiyot (filled donuts) connect to Hanukkah's history. -
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Amanpour and Company
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe. -
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BBC News America
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
WETA UK
WETA UK is devoted to the best in British television programming, presenting beloved classics and contemporary series around the clock, seven days a week. WETA UK offers a full schedule of fine entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery and comedy — in addition to documentary series and news reports.
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Guilt
The Clothes on Our Backs
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
Max and Jake find themselves back in Edinburgh where they soon face a familiar danger; Kenny tries to help a family member, while dramatic action plays out at a Borders farm. -
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Call the Midwife
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
The Nonnatus team prepare for the arrival of a new nun and trainee midwife, Sister Catherine; disappointment strikes as responses for the measles vaccination clinic remain low. -
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Great Performances at the Met
Romeo et Juliette
Friday
Dec 19
3 Hours
Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim portray the star-crossed lovers in Gounod's Shakespeare adaptation, which also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt. -
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BBC News The Context
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe. -
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BBC News America
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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Still Open All Hours
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Granville's plans to open a new Arkwrights' catering arm, offering his customers tasty toasties, doesn't quite go according to plan when his reconditioned toaster blows a fuse; Mr. Newbold gets a little bolder in his pursuit of Mrs. Rossi. -
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As Time Goes By
You Can't Manufacture Happy Endings for Everybody
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Sandy's boyfriend tells Sandy some important news; Alistair realizes he wants Judith and that he should settle down.
WETA Metro
Featuring PBS favorites with local flair, WETA Metro provides an additional public television resource for viewers in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Highlights include timely and relevant news, new locally-focused shows, themed programming nights including local and lifestyle programs on Mondays, American history on Thursdays and documentaries on Saturdays, and PBS programs also found on WETA PBS every weekday evening.
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America's Test Kitchen
Shareable Spanish Fare
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Albondigas, Spanish-style meatballs in almond sauce; olives; the science of energy transfer in liquids; Andalusian spinach and chickpeas. -
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Cook's Country
Spring Feast
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Slow-roasted fresh ham; inexpensive stand mixers; St. Louis gooey butter cake bars. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Tijuana's Culinary Revolution
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Exploring Baja California's culinary movement in Tijuana. -
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This Old House
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Award-winning pros renovate homes with quality craftsmanship and the latest technology. -
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American Masters
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Friday
Dec 19
2 Hours
An intimate look at the life and career of Liza Minnelli and how she built her own legacy in show business. -
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DW News
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts. -
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BBC News America
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
WETA World
Devoted to telling stories that humanize complex issues, WETA World shares the best of public media in news, documentaries, and informational programming that helps us understand conflicts, movements and cultures.
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Amanpour and Company
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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GZERO World With Ian Bremmer
War and Peace
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Gaza and Ukraine captured headlines this year, while nearly 60 other wars and armed struggles are raging around the world; will 2026 be more peaceful? journalist Clarissa Ward. -
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Closer to Truth's Landscape of Consciousness
Could Theories of Consciousness Affect Life After Death?
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Exploring life after death in relation to theories of consciousness. -
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Our American Family: The Mays
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
The May Hosiery Mill sustains three generations within the Nashville, Tenn., community. -
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Stories from the Stage
Finding Family
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
A woman helps her son make contact with his birth mother; a man recalls being smuggled out of Mexico as an infant; a man's relationship with his mother takes a twist when he adopts a baby boy. -
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Local, USA
Public Enemies, Private Friends
Friday
Dec 19
1 Hour 30 Minutes
On December 30, 1994, a man entered two abortion clinics in Brookline, MA; by day's end, two women were dead, five wounded, and a community was left mourning; thus began a clandestine dialogue between leaders of the pro-choice. -
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Eddy's World
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
The story of Eddy Goldfarb, a 101-year-old toy inventor who's credited with nearly 800 inventions. -
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DW News
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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BBC News America
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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France 24
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Live feed from leading 24/7 international news and current affairs channel based in Paris, providing key information to understand ever-more complex global events through in-depth analysis and an international lens. -
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NHK Newsline
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.
WETA PBS Kids
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Donkey Hodie
Meemaw Heehaw's Recipe Mystery; Extra-Large Crunchdoodles
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Donkey and Grampy try to make an old family recipe; Donkey and Panda are excited to try a new cereal. -
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Donkey Hodie
Someplace Cold; Purple Polka Dot Party
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
The pals and Trolley try to keep a snow snurdle from melting; Panda invites his pals to a party on Planet Purple. -
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Rosie's Rules
Rosie's Christmas in Mexico
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present. -
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Lyla in the Loop
When We Met Stu
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Carnival for Luke; Rap Report
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Lyla, Everett and her sisters build makeshift carnival games for their brother, Luke, using household and recycled materials; Louisa seeks help to create a special beat for her school presentation. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Happy New Year, Lyla!; Everett's Summer Sale
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Lyla and Everett make pins for New Year's Eve; Lyla and Everett clash while making a fun unboxing video for Phan Hardware's Summer Sale. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Moon Rock Cove; Rainbow Collection
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Liana and Louisa compete to see who is more outdoorsy; the Loops are bored on their camping trip until Lyla suggests a scavenger hunt. -
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Weather Hunters
No Snow Snow Day
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow. -
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Weather Hunters
Cold Snap
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens. -
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Weather Hunters
Through Rain, Sun, Snow or Hail
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions. -
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Wild Kratts
Polar Bears Don't Dance
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
While snowboarding across the Arctic tundra, the Kratt brothers discover a mother polar bear and her young cub who are enemies, but when Zach kidnaps their calf and cub they all come to the rescue. -
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Weather Hunters
Christmas in Africa
Friday
Dec 19
30 Minutes
Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow.
NHK World
NHK World-Japan is the international service of Japan’s public media organization. The channel offers a diverse blend of programming featuring hourly live international news from Tokyo and over 30 news bureaus around the world, including New York City; along with programs on culture, food, travel, science, history, technology, and sports plus select dramas with a Japanese and Asian perspective.
View the NHK World-Japan schedule
FNX
FNX | First Nations Experience is the first and only national broadcast television network in the United States exclusively devoted to Native American and World Indigenous content. Through Native-produced and themed documentaries, dramatic series, nature, cooking, gardening, children's and arts programming, FNX strives to accurately illustrate the lives and cultures of Native people around the world.
View the FNX schedule.
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