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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PBS News Hour
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Dr. Luke Loops; Let's Roll!
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Luke plays doctor with Stu as a nurse and Lyla pretends to be different patients; Lyla, Everett, Luke and Stu build an elaborate track to get a tennis ball down to the lobby. -
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Wowsabout
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Ronald, a meticulous, rule-following pig, and Roxy, a free-spirited musical hedgehog, explore the "wows" of one of America's most extraordinary places -- Sequoia National Park. -
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel Waits With Dad; Margaret's New Shoes
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Daniel is excited about going to the library to get a new book, but first has to wait with Dad Tiger at Dr. Plat's office; Daniel can't wait to go to the playground, but first he has to go to the store to get new shoes for Margaret. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Queen B Butterfly; Talent Show
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show. -
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Sesame Street
Elmo and the Great Cookie Stack
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Elmo and friends have until the end of the day to set the record for the tallest cookie tower ever. -
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Work It Out Wombats!
The Mysterious Ruckus; Toy Maker
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
The Wombats program the "Toy Maker" when Mr. E's shipment is delayed; the Wombats track down a ruckus, discovering many noises along the way. -
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Donkey Hodie
A Big Favor for Grampy; A Fair Way to Bounce
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Grampy asks Donkey to take Gregory for a walk, but Gregory won't move; Harriett Elizabeth Cow wants her pals to try her invention -- the Bounce-a-rino. -
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Rosie's Rules
Rosie's Pirate Rules; Rosie's Fun Club Job
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Rosie and Javi's pirate adventure goes awry; Rosie has trouble choosing a job at the first Fun Club meeting.
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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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Esther Rantzen CBE and Rebecca Wilcox
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
Television aristocracy Esther Rantzen challenges daughter and television presenter Rebecca Wilcox in and around Reading; Rebecca delights in diving into romance novels, and Esther hears the moving stories of British evacuees during WWII. -
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Call the Midwife
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
As she sets about helping a mother whose newborn baby is suffering from a clotting disorder, Nancy is harboring a secret of her own; Sister Veronica meets a newlywed on her rounds and the case shocks the women of Nonnatus house. -
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The Puzzle Lady
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
The killer is still at large, and Cora hunts down her main suspects while the police are stumped. -
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Vienna Blood
The God of Shadows: Part 1
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
Max applies his expertise to the case of retired Captain Steiner, who is convinced that he is cursed and tortured by vengeful spirits; it looks like a tragic case of trauma-induced paranoia when the captain is found to have committed suicide. -
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
James Bolam and Susan Jameson
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
It's a battle between celebrity acting couple James Bolam and Susan Jameson; James finds out the secrets of a 170-year-old brewing tradition and bird lover Susan gets up close and personal with a unique Dodo collection.
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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PBS News Hour
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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Democracy Now!
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy. -
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Amanpour and Company
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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The Chavis Chronicles
Danita Johnson & Todd McDonald
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Danita Johnson, president of Business Operations for D.C. United; Liberty Bank CEO Todd McDonald. -
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View Finders
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Two photographers journey to iconic locations and talk to experts about their ecological, cultural and historical significance. -
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Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi
50th Europeade Festival
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Mickela Mallozzi explores the world's cultures and dances. -
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan
Jamie Kern Lima, Founder, IT Cosmetics
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, talks about how she started her business.
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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Newsroom Tokyo
Thursday
May 28
28 Minutes
We introduce the renewed NEWSROOM TOKYO featuring its team of new anchors and highlighting its appeal through a special Expo-focused episode. -
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Direct Talk
Thursday
May 28
15 Minutes
Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. -
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Short Program
Thursday
May 28
17 Minutes
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English. -
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Independent Lens
Third Act
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura and his father, filmmaker Robert A. Nakamura, confront art, activism and aging, from World War II incarceration to cultural awakening and a Parkinson's diagnosis. -
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FRONTLINE
The War Cabinet
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour 30 Minutes
From clashes with allies to waging war in the Middle East, examining the key players behind President Donald Trump's expansive use of the U.S. military. -
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Asian Americans
Generation Rising
Thursday
May 28
1 Hour
Asian Americans fight for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture.
WETA PBS Kids
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Pinkalicious & Peterrific
The Kendra Shuffle; Team Song
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Kendra and the gang learn a new dance; Iris joins the soccer team and finds that her singing talent might help the team win. -
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Curious George
George's Flying Disc Debacle; Hundley's Truffle Trouble
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
George is fascinated by Bill's flying disc, so Bill shows him his three-step throwing approach; visiting George in the country, Hundley mistakenly eats some gourmet truffles the Renkins found on their land, not realizing they were not meant for him. -
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Sesame Street
Tamir's Water Works
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Tamir leaves for robotics camp; he needs to figure out how to keep the garden watered while he is away. With help from his friends, Tamir makes a drip irrigation system so that the community garden can get plenty of water. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Find Phoebe; Trick Shot
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Jay and Lupe use wayfinding signs to track down Phoebe; Pete and Craig face an epic hoops battle on the courts. -
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Work It Out Wombats!
The Kaya-tastic Banana-tastic Halo Halo Split!; Amazing Adventure
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Kaya's cooking class; the Wombats go on a treasure hunt. -
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Work It Out Wombats!
Great Uncle Duper's Super Visit; Claydate With Louisa
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
The Wombats build a wind chime to help Great Uncle Duper fall asleep; Zeke tries to make Snout out of clay. -
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Margaret's Birthday Buddy; Margaret's Birthday Party
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
As the Tiger family prepares for Margaret's birthday party, Daniel struggles when the attention is not on him; Daniel feels left out at Margaret's birthday party, until he leads Margaret and friends in a panda game and original birthday song. -
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Jodi's First Day at School; Daniel Plays at Jodi's House
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Jodi is nervous about her first day at a new school, but Daniel Tiger helps her feel comfortable; Daniel is nervous playing at Jodi's house, until he finds blueberries, which make him feel better. -
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Carl the Collector
The Sweater Collection; New Bus Stop
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Carl loves the new sweater his Pop Pop knit him, but it feels itchy when he wears it; Carl is nervous about his new school bus stop. -
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Carl the Collector
A Fuzzytown Halloween
Thursday
May 28
30 Minutes
Carl and his pals are excited about trick-or-treating until Forrest shares a spooky rumor that Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup.
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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