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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Inside the Tower of London
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, and includes the loudest and longest gun salute the Tower has seen in centuries. -
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Inside the Tower of London
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
The death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced after 70 years on the throne; after the gun salute to the queen, the Tower must ready itself to welcome the new king. -
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All Creatures Great and Small
Comfort and Joy
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Siegfried has another run in with Hilda the goat and an old flame returns to Darrowby; James juggles running the village nativity with a growing to-do list; Tristan realizes he's forgotten something important. -
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history. -
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American Masters
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra, who self-produced more than 200 albums which stretched the boundaries of jazz through his ever-evolving collective the Sun Ra Arkestra. -
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WETA Arts
February 2026
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Stanley J. Thurston, founder of the Heritage Signature Chorale, a choir showcasing African American choral traditions. President Lincoln's Cottage and the DC Improv Comedy Club feature stand-up performances by comedians who are also lawyers. -
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Asia Insight
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and public affairs issues affecting the continent. The series presents Asia as an evolving region open to change but one that is also home to traditional cultures. -
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BBC News
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
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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Murder in the Mountains
Marburg Fever
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Lukas and Nina investigate when a body is discovered in a dumpster; the town is shaken by the spread of a deadly virus. -
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Sisi: Austrian Empress
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Sisi and Andrassy travel to Vienna to convince Franz of the need for a Hungarian parliament; Sisi tries to clear her head; the special affection between Sisi and Andrassy does not go unnoticed by Franz; Franz falls back into old patterns. -
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Miss Friman's War
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
The labor movement begins to shake things up; after an attack during a picnic, Axel buys himself a gun to defend his family. -
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Foyle's War
Invasion
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour 30 Minutes
American GIs arrive, but one is suspected in the death of a barmaid. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Belmont House 2
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
A look at a famous clock collection, a silver honey pot, a photo archive of Sikh worship, a scrap of wood allegedly from the HMS Bounty and a saucy secret hidden inside a pair of bronze owls. -
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BBC News
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. -
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As Time Goes By
Going Online
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Jean wants to get on the Internet; Lionel learns that he is broke. -
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Amanpour and Company
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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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Great Performances
Movies for Grownups Awards With AARP
Monday
Feb 23
2 Hours
Honoring the best films and performances of 2025 that resonate with older viewers; Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award. -
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All Creatures Great and Small
Comfort and Joy
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Siegfried has another run in with Hilda the goat and an old flame returns to Darrowby; James juggles running the village nativity with a growing to-do list; Tristan realizes he's forgotten something important. -
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All Creatures Great and Small
Comfort and Joy
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Siegfried has another run in with Hilda the goat and an old flame returns to Darrowby; James juggles running the village nativity with a growing to-do list; Tristan realizes he's forgotten something important. -
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
The story of how Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery, became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history. -
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Paul R. Williams defies the odds and becomes one of the most successful architects in the U.S., designing for celebrities including Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball and iconic buildings such as the Beverly Hills Hotel and LAX Airport. -
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Asia Insight
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and public affairs issues affecting the continent. The series presents Asia as an evolving region open to change but one that is also home to traditional cultures. -
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BBC News
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
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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Nature
Parenthood: Oceans
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
From an orca mother teaching her young to hunt blue whales to a Banggai cardinalfish protecting his young inside his mouth, ocean parents master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. -
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Finding Your Roots
Family Harmonies
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea. -
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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Culture Wars
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
The 1990s and the rise in popularity of hip-hop, which finds itself attacked by all sides of the political establishment. -
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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Still Fighting
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Hip-hop becomes a cultural phenomenon, producing multimillionaire artists and changing history. -
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AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
Rewind & Play
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
Improvisational pianist and composer Thelonious Monk is interviewed for French state television in 1969. -
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Go-Go City: Displacement and Protest in Washington, DC
Monday
Feb 23
1 Hour
The musical genre of go-go becomes a tool to push back against gentrification and soundtrack of the protest movement. -
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BBC News
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. -
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The Whitney Reynolds Show
Forgotten City
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Stories of those dedicated to breathing new life into forgotten areas and creating a brighter future for all.
WETA PBS Kids
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Lyla in the Loop
Piece of Cake; Kibbles and Coins
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Lyla and Stu make a mess decorating cupcakes; Lyla tries to retrieve Everett's lost coin. -
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Arthur
Muffy Misses Out; Arthur Takes a Stand
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Muffy worries she is no longer needed when her friends plan a successful bake sale without her; Arthur stands up for Mrs. MacGrady. -
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Odd Squad
Blob on the Job; Party of 5,4,3,2,1
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Olive and Otto compete against viral agents to catch a blob that has gotten loose in Odd Squad headquarters; people in town can no longer count down. -
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Wild Kratts
Octopus Wildkratticus
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
When Martin accidentally knocks Aviva's creature power suits into an Arctic trench, he and Chris use the Octopod submarine to search for them. -
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Wild Kratts
Musk Ox Mania
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Chris realizes that his precious creature souvenir collection is missing, the gang must travel back to the arctic to find it; but the Arctic is now covered in a thick layer of ice and snow, so they'll need the help of the Musk Ox. -
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Weather Hunters
Finding Cumulus
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
The Hunters find a stowaway in their picnic basket, a little furry dog. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Carnival for Luke; Rap Report
Monday
Feb 23
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
Lyla Gets a Grip; Rappin' Riddles
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing; a riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Jesse Owens; I Am Ella Fitzgerald
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Jesse Owens encourages Brad after he becomes frustrated with bowling; Ella Fitzgerald inspires a nervous Brad to go to a dance party. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Maya Angelou; I Am Frederick Douglass
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
An argument between Xavier and Yadina ends badly, but Maya Angelou helps the siblings find a way to forgive each other; Frederick Douglass helps Xavier when he becomes frustrated with his schoolwork. -
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Cyberchase
Sustainable by Design
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Jackie wins a chance to apprentice with fashion designer Fabio DeZine and learns it takes more than a pretty drawing to design something that makes a sustaining impact. -
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Ready Jet Go!
Solar System Bake-off!; Kid-Kart Derby
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Mindy and Carrot enter a cooking competition and make desserts representing different planets; Jet builds an electric engine for the annual soapbox derby. -
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
The Birdwell Times; Night at the Library
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Emily Elizabeth and Samantha realize everyday on Birdwell Island is filled with fun and interesting things when they decide to write their own newspaper; the Birdwell library holds its annual "All Aboard Book Nite" sleepover. -
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Sesame Street
The Flamingo Scoop
Monday
Feb 23
30 Minutes
Fred the Flamingo visits Sesame Street for a family reunion; Elmo, Rudy, and Nina learn all about flamingos -- from why their smiles are upside down to how the color of their feathers change from white to pink.
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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