WETA Productions

WETA Arts spotlights and celebrates visual and performing art in Greater Washington and around the nation.

WETA revisits the major events, people and developments that shaped Washington at the dawn of the new millennium. From 9/11 and the D.C. sniper to the return of Major League Baseball and a baby panda’s birth, the region experienced great highs and lows.

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

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

From cherished mainstays to a new generation of up-and-coming spots, Neighborhood Eats explores a distinct, vibrant collection of local restaurants, cafes and chefs in neighborhoods throughout the capital region.

From secret histories to off-the-beaten path landmarks, WETA Neighborhoods reveals the lesser-known aspects of our favorite greater Washington surroundings.

Explore the history, mission and daily operations of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 Americans. This revered place honors the dead and brings great meaning to the living.

Explore the gamut of great burgers in Greater Washington, from greasy to gourmet. This documentary visits over a dozen burger joints in the area, showcasing classic burgers to exotic and quirky updates on this favorite All-American food.

Explore the "pizza renaissance" taking place around Greater Washington by meeting the chefs and enthusiasts who are passionate about their pies, and be inspired to go out and sample.

Where should you go for the most important meal of the day? Explore two dozen delicious suggestions throughout the Capital region.

WETA recounts the major events, people and places of a decade in which the District of Columbia transitioned from a city of crisis, to a city of opportunity.

WETA looks back at the people and events of the 1980s — the disorderly decade that saw Washington's emergence as a true global capital.

This documentary charts the District's rise from the ashes of the 1968 riots to its emergence as a world-class city, featuring first-hand accounts from those who shaped the events of the time.

Step back in time to this dramatic decade, when political and social forces transformed a sleepy southern town into a world-renowned city. 

The WETA Guide spotlights the special places and happenings in the Greater Washington area. For both the newcomer and the long-time resident, this television series is a great introduction to the region's many highlights.

Step inside Washington's landmark places and organizations with this television series that takes you up-close and behind-the-scenes.

Get Washington-area reviews and recommendations from our team of noted local art, theater and film critics.

The segments provide a local perspective on PBS programs or focus on interesting stories in the Washington area