menu

Search form

Credit: Courtesy of TessarTheTegu/Shutterstock Photo Caption: The fox squirrel is the largest tree squirrel species in North America.
WETA Television
Tonight at 8:00pm on TV 26 and WETA HD

A Squirrel’s Guide to Success

Join some of the world’s top squirrel scientists who are making groundbreaking discoveries, from the fox squirrel who can remember the location of 9,000 nuts, to the gray squirrel whose treetop leaps are the basis of new designs in robotics.

Watch preview →
See all broadcast times →
Stream previous episodes with WETA Passport →
Credit: Courtesy of Linh Pham/Getty Images Photo Caption: CHIANG RAI, THAILAND - JUNE 28: Thai officers supervise the rescue mission inside Tham Luang Nang Non cave on June 28, 2018 in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
WETA Television
Tonight at 9:00pm on TV 26 and WETA HD

Thai Cave Rescue

Follow the remarkable story of how a Thai boys’ soccer team became trapped in a cave system, how they were located, and how rescuers worked against the clock to save the boys and their coach.

Watch preview →
See all broadcast times →
Stream previous episodes with WETA Passport →
Sinking Cities: London
WETA Television
Tonight at 10:00pm on TV 26 and WETA HD

Sinking Cities

Part 3: London: Discover why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from climate challenges. The system was once successful, but now London must explore both low-tech fixes and some of the most advanced solutions in the world.

Watch preview →
See all broadcast times →
Home Fires | Courtesy of iTV Studios and MASTERPIECE
WETA UK
Wednesdays at 10:00pm on WETA UK

Home Fires

Home Fires follows the story of a group of inspirational women in an English village during World War II. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Reckless) head the extraordinary cast.

See all broadcast times →
PROMOTION:
Check, Please! DC

Check, Please! DC

This WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the local restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers sharing their favorite eateries and dining experiences. 

Learn more →

WETA UK

Our UK channel offers the best of British television — both classic and contemporary — 24 hours a day!

Learn more →
Bygone DC

Bygone DC

WETA TV 26 remembers the unique places and people of Washington's past. Through archival footage and original interviews, discover the locales that defined the city.

Watch online →

From Our Blogs

Telly Visions

Telly Visions is about British TV and culture.

Boundary Stones

Local history tidbits from the DC metro area

WETA Productions

The creation of compelling, enlightening programs of great quality and integrity is the essence of WETA’s mission as a public broadcaster.

Robert Costa

Washington Week

Join moderator Robert Costa and award-winning journalists for discussion and analysis of the week's major stories.

See all broadcast times →
Go to website →
Watch full episodes online →
Washington National Cathedral

Local Productions

WETA's local productions highlight the best of Washington, D.C., exploring the people, places and culture of our area.

Learn more →
Fireworks!

National Productions

WETA creates outstanding national programs for PBS that are staples in the national television schedule.

Learn more →
Bygone DC

Bygone DC

WETA TV 26 remembers the unique places and people of Washington's past. Through archival footage and original interviews, discover the locales that defined the city.

Watch online →

Programs A to Z

Find a specific program and when it airs.

Channel Guide

Find WETA on your specific provider.

WETA UK

Learn more about our all British channel.

WETA Kids

Learn more about our Kids channel.

Local Productions

Programs about the Washington, DC area

Telly Visions

Visit WETA's British television and culture blog.

Television Studios

Book our studios for your production needs.
CD Pick of the Week

CD Pick of the Week

Classical WETA 90.9 FM showcases notable new (or newly reissued) CDs each week. Hear selections from the CD on-air throughout the week, and check online to learn more about the artist and the music.

Learn more →

Playlists

Want to know what we are playing today? Look no further.

Programs & Features

Our weekly highlights on-air and online.

Opera

Classical WETA is Washington's home for opera on the radio.

Classical Community

We connect with local arts groups.

Station Guide

Weekly schedules, host bios and more.

Radio Production

We can help with your audio production.
Nam Viet window

Little Saigon: Arlington's Vietnamese Community

In the 1970s and 1980s, Arlington, VA was a destination for Vietnamese immigrants.

Watch now →

WETA Around Town

Art, theater and film reviews.

WETA Extras

A local perspective on national PBS programs.

The WETA Guide

Highlights from across our region.

WETA All Access

Behind-the-scenes looks at area landmarks.

WETA Neighborhoods

Special places within our community.

WETA Specials

Highlights of local arts, history and culture.
Arthur

Arthur

Arthur follows the adventures and misadventures of 8-year-old Arthur Read (an aardvark), his little sister D.W., and his friends and family.

When to watch on WETA Television →

Watch When You Want!

Watch WETA Kids shows!

Fun Places

Find fun places in the D.C. area.

WETA Kids Games

Play your favorite WETA Kids games!

Kids Programs A-Z

Your favorite stars are on WETA Kids!

Ready To Learn

Ready. Set. Learn.

National Education Projects

Discover WETA's Learning Media.
Boundary Stones

Boundary Stones

Learn about our area's rich past with WETA's local history blog! 

Learn more →

Community Calendar

Browse events and submit your own.

Boundary Stones

Our local history blog.

WETA Events

Screenings, appearances and more.

Giveaways

Free tickets to area performances.

Local TV Productions

Programs about our local community.

WETA Digital Extras

Online-only local stories and profiles.

WETA in the Community

We are out and about.
WETA Magazine montage

WETA Magazine

WETA Magazine features TV schedules and highlights as well as updates about Classical WETA 90.9 FM programs.

Read this month's magazine →

Our Mission

Why we do what we do.

Our Community

We're proud to call the DC area home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find what you need to know.

Map and Directions

Where we are and how to find us.

Careers

Join the WETA team.

Pressroom

Information about WETA productions for journalists.

Publications

View the latest issue of our magazine.

WETA History

Serving the Washington area for over 50 years.

Make a Gift

Other Ways to Support