TV Schedule

WETA PBS

Via antenna: 26.1
Comcast: 26, 800, 1026, 219 (Baltimore)
Cox: 26, 1026, 1003 (Fredericksburg)
Verizon FIOS: 26, 526
RCN: 26, 613
DirecTV: 26, 26-1
Dish Network: 8076
Streaming: WETA.org, PBS.org and the PBS App

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Elinor Wonders Why

Speed Racer; One of These Goats

Wednesday
May 21

12:00 pm

30 Minutes

Elinor and her friends try to make their race car go faster by changing its shape; the substitute teacher has trouble telling the Goat twins apart.
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Nature Cat

Window Worries; The Pinecone Genie

Wednesday
May 21

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

Brooks the Baltimore oriole flies into Sadie's window; the crew wish there were no more wolves so they can enjoy a day at Mystic Pinecone Park.
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Molly of Denali

Art From the Heart; Gold Strikeout

Wednesday
May 21

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

Molly and Tooey realize drawing is harder than it looks when they help Randall come up with a Northwest Coast design for Aunt Mema and Uncle Jack's anniversary; Molly, Tooey and Trini strike gold.
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Zora Neale Hurston; I Am Charles Dickens

Wednesday
May 21

1:30 pm

30 Minutes

Brad is reluctant for Xavier and Yadina to read the comic he wrote because it's personal; Charles Dickens explains to Yadina that she doesn't need toys -- her imagination can make everything more fun.
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Wild Kratts

Platypus Cafe

Wednesday
May 21

2:00 pm

30 Minutes

While kayaking in Australia, Martin and Chris see a platypus mother with her eggs.
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Alma's Way

Doggone Sox; Alma Spells It Out

Wednesday
May 21

2:30 pm

30 Minutes

Chacho hides Abuelo's lucky sock; Alma isn't thrilled to be a spelling bee alternate.
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Finding Your Roots

Larger Than Life

Wednesday
May 21

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.
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Breaking the Deadlock: A Power Play

Wednesday
May 21

4:00 pm

1 Hour

A panel participates in a hypothetical story around executive power by a pair of fictional, rival U.S. presidents.
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Amanpour and Company

Wednesday
May 21

5:00 pm

1 Hour

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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BBC News The Context

Wednesday
May 21

6:00 pm

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

Wednesday
May 21

6:30 pm

30 Minutes

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

WETA UK

Via antenna: 26.2
Comcast (HD subscribers only): 265, 1146
Cox: 800
Verizon FIOS (HD subscribers only): 474
RCN: 39 (SD), 602 (HD)
Streaming: WETA.org, PBS.org and the PBS App

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Alan Cumming's Most Luxurious Train Journeys Scotland

Wednesday
May 21

12:00 pm

1 Hour

After boarding the train in Edinburgh, Alan visits the Commando Memorial in Lochaber; Silver Sands of Morar; the construction of the West Highland Line's extension from Fort William to Mallaig.
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Call the Midwife

Wednesday
May 21

1:00 pm

1 Hour

Sister Julienne visits a pregnant woman living in an abandoned warehouse; the Nonnatus team oversees the care of a man living inside an iron lung.
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Miss Friman's War

Wednesday
May 21

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Dagmar grieves Ruben as she readies to open the shop; other grocers initiate a boycott.
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Sisi: Austrian Empress

Wednesday
May 21

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Sissi, prepares to join her older sister in Upper Austria where she is due to announce her engagement.
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Seaside Hotel

It's been a long, long time

Wednesday
May 21

4:00 pm

1 Hour

Amanda and Frida arrive at the hotel and begin renovating after four years of war.
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BBC News The Context

Wednesday
May 21

5:00 pm

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

Wednesday
May 21

5:30 pm

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

Wednesday
May 21

6:00 pm

30 Minutes

It's Christmas at Arkwright's and Granville has his eye on a tree which gives him more than he bargained for. Nurse Gladys gossips with Mrs Featherstone about tactics for her new job and Eric and Cyril embark on a new fitness plan.
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As Time Goes By

The Affair

Wednesday
May 21

6:30 pm

30 Minutes

Jean's sister-in-law moves in because she thinks her husband is having an affair.

WETA Metro

Via antenna: 26.5
Comcast: 270, 1148
Verizon FIOS: 470
RCN: 599
YouTube TV: WETA
Streaming: WETA.org, PBS.org, PBS App, Hulu + Live TV

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America's Test Kitchen

Brunch at the Bistro

Wednesday
May 21

12:00 pm

30 Minutes

A classy salad nicoise for two; a game-changing recipe for make-ahead cheese souffles.
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Cook's Country

Italian Comfort Food

Wednesday
May 21

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

Cheesy stuffed shells; 13x9 broiler-safe baking dishes; eggplant pecorino.
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Pati's Mexican Table

More Than Just a Meal

Wednesday
May 21

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

Chipotle goat cheese spread; cesina and creamy slaw ciabatta sandwich; poblano rajas tuna melt.
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This Old House

Wednesday
May 21

1:30 pm

30 Minutes

This Emmy-winning home-improvement series takes the mystery and fright factors out of remodeling and carpentry chores.
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Finding Your Roots

Larger Than Life

Wednesday
May 21

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.
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Breaking the Deadlock: A Power Play

Wednesday
May 21

3:00 pm

1 Hour

A panel participates in a hypothetical story around executive power by a pair of fictional, rival U.S. presidents.
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The Open Mind

Wednesday
May 21

4:00 pm

30 Minutes

Exploring civic life with Alexander Heffner.
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DW News

Wednesday
May 21

4:30 pm

30 Minutes

Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.
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NHK Newsline

Wednesday
May 21

5:00 pm

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

Wednesday
May 21

5:30 pm

30 Minutes

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
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PBS News Hour

Wednesday
May 21

6:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

WETA World

Via antenna: 26.4
Cox: 802
Verizon FIOS: 475
RCN: 37
Streaming: WETA.org, PBS.org and the PBS App

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Amanpour and Company

Wednesday
May 21

12:00 pm

1 Hour

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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To The Contrary

Wednesday
May 21

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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Energy Switch

Carbon Markets, part 2

Wednesday
May 21

1:30 pm

30 Minutes

Kaya Axelsson, head of Policy and Partnerships at University of Oxford Net Zero; Jamie Keech of Vida Carbon.
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Skindigenous

India

Wednesday
May 21

2:00 pm

30 Minutes

Mo Naga, a traditional tattoo artist from Manipur, India, preserves Naga textile designs and revives the traditional Naga tattoo culture of his people.
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Skindigenous

Taiwan

Wednesday
May 21

2:30 pm

30 Minutes

Tattoo artist Cudjuy Patjidres preserves the ancient symbols and designs of his Paiwanese ancestors of Taiwan.
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Skindigenous

New Zealand

Wednesday
May 21

3:00 pm

30 Minutes

Julie Paama-Pengelly is a veteran in the revitalization of tā moko Māori tattooing; over time, many misconceptions have surfaced about who has the right to wear and practice tā moko.
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Skindigenous

New Zealand

Wednesday
May 21

3:30 pm

30 Minutes

Pip Hartley practices traditional and contemporary Maori tattooing, ta moko, at her Karanga Ink studio in Aukland, New Zealand.
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Skindigenous

Elle Festin

Wednesday
May 21

4:00 pm

30 Minutes

Elle Festin specializes in Filipino tribal designs; More than twenty years ago, he researched this tattoo culture because nothing was available is the US.
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Skindigenous

Turumakina Duley

Wednesday
May 21

4:30 pm

30 Minutes

Based in Australia, Turumakina Duley is known for doing face tattoos and his approach to heal the body, mind and spirit.
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DW News

Wednesday
May 21

5:00 pm

30 Minutes

Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.
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BBC News America

Wednesday
May 21

5:30 pm

30 Minutes

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
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France 24

Wednesday
May 21

6:00 pm

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

Wednesday
May 21

6:30 pm

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

Via antenna: 26.3
Comcast: 266, 1147
Cox: 801
Verizon FIOS: 472
RCN: 38
Streaming: WETA.org, PBS.org and the PBS App

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Donkey Hodie

The Masked Veggies; The Royal Hosts

Wednesday
May 21

12:00 pm

30 Minutes

Panda's pals cheer him on during "Masked Veggies"; Donkey and Panda host King Friday for a day.
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Donkey Hodie

Bright Bright Bugs; Panda's Purple Break

Wednesday
May 21

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

Donkey and Panda camp out to see the Bright Bright Bugs; Panda feels tired of his purple things, so Donkey helps him take a break.
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Elinor Wonders Why

A Little Help; Elinor's Meadow

Wednesday
May 21

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue; the kids learn about meadows.
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Rosie's Rules

Super Rosie; On With the Show

Wednesday
May 21

1:30 pm

30 Minutes

Rosie turns into a Super Kid for her nighttime job; Rosie helps out with the play at the community theater.
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Rosie's Rules

Purple Sweet Potato Buns; Tia's Big Break

Wednesday
May 21

2:00 pm

30 Minutes

Rosie, Jun and Grandpa Liu go to the Asian Market to buy more sweet potato buns; Rosie and Javi help Tia overcome her stage fright when she goes on a television cooking show.
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Kofi Annan; We Are William and Caroline Herschel

Wednesday
May 21

2:30 pm

30 Minutes

Kofi Annan shows Yadina and Brad that finding a compromise can help everyone; William and Caroline Herschel show Xavier that by including Yadina in his magic show, it can make it even more fun.
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Alma's Way

No Sleep 'Til New Year's; Nurse Alma

Wednesday
May 21

3:00 pm

30 Minutes

Alma and Junior want to stay awake until midnight on New Year's Eve; when Eddie Mambo gets sick, Alma tries to help him get better.
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Alma's Way

Justice Sonia and Judge Alma; Justice Sonia and Umpire Alma

Wednesday
May 21

3:30 pm

30 Minutes

Inspired by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Alma tries to help her friends determine what's fair; Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game.
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Lyla in the Loop

Soccer Practice Practice; Sibling Swap

Wednesday
May 21

4:00 pm

30 Minutes

Lyla and Everett coach Luke, Stu and Idris in soccer drills before their first practice; Liana and Louise decide to switch rooms with Lyla and Luke.
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Arthur

War of the Worms; I Owe You One

Wednesday
May 21

4:30 pm

30 Minutes

Fern spins a tale for Brain; Buster goes on a favor-repaying frenzy.
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Odd Squad

The Curious Case of Piratitis; Oscar the Couch

Wednesday
May 21

5:00 pm

30 Minutes

Olive might become a pirate; Oscar turns into a couch.
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Skillsville

Train Engineer; Paleontologist

Wednesday
May 21

5:30 pm

30 Minutes

Rae must remember the buttons to push to get the Beeples to Marshmallow Mountain Station when she takes a job as a train engineer; Dev needs to stay organized.
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Wild Kratts

Neck and Neck

Wednesday
May 21

6:00 pm

30 Minutes

A giraffe takes Creature Power Suit parts and supplies from the Tortuga.
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Wild Kratts

Bugs or Monkeys?

Wednesday
May 21

6:30 pm

30 Minutes

Martin wants to check out insects, while Chris would rather investigate the spider monkey.