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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Elinor Wonders Why
Melting Point; Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
While delivering chocolates, the kids learn that warmer temperatures can melt treats; the kids help Mr. Raccoon calm down when he is having a bad day. -
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Alma's Way
Song of the Summer; Leapin' Lizards
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Alma invites her friends to a Sonny Soto concert; Alma discovers that bearded dragons are not as scary as she thought. -
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Molly of Denali
Happy Birthday, Qyah! (Part 1&2)
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Jackie Robinson
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Jackie Robinson shows Xavier that it takes courage to change something that isn't right. -
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Weather Hunters
Properly Prepared
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
As a hurricane approaches, the Hunter kids learn about preparation and safety, moving furniture inside and checking their emergency supplies. -
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Becoming Katharine Graham
Wednesday
Jun 17
2 Hours
Examines the story of Katharine Graham, a painfully shy woman, and her accidental rise to power and how it changed history. -
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Amanpour and Company
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day. -
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BBC World News America
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
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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Ridley
The Peaceful Garden, Part 2
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
Ridley suspects the initial investigation into the unsolved case is flawed and that the wrong man was tried for Hannah Lindsay's abduction; the discovery of another body leads to a shocking secret. -
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RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
In the wake of the crash, Eliza second-guesses herself; Pete and Wayne struggle to separate their personal grievances from the job at hand. -
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Astrid
Guilty?
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
Raphaelle finds herself in hot water after she is connected to a murder. -
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Velvet
Taking Flight
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
When Airsa airlines orders uniforms for their crew, Alberto makes a revolutionary proposal; Pedro's big lie threatens to push Rita into Adolfo's arms. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Eden Project 2
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
The roadshow descends on the biomes of the Eden Project in Cornwall, where treasures include a psychedelic view of Paris, a Greek plate from 300BC and poet Samuel Coleridge's hair. -
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BBC News: The Context USA
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day. -
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BBC World News America
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C. -
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Happiness
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Charlie's desperation to get back to Broadway draws him to the Pizazz local theater. -
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Utopia
Reporting for Duty
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
A report finds a tunnel project unviable; Nat wants to fire an inept employee; Amy trains to be a barista.
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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America's Test Kitchen
Seafood Stew and Salmon Burgers
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Crab and shrimp stew; reviewing gyuto knives; fresh salmon burgers with Sriracha mayonnaise. -
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Cook's Country
Greens for Dinner
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Pesto lasagna; reviewing electric wine openers; the history of lasagna; the ultimate Caesar salad. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
The Mezcal Trail
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Mexican steak salad; Oaxacan sours made with mezcal. -
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Ask This Old House
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Created by viewer demand, the series is a spinoff of "This Old House" and answers specific remodeling questions that viewers send in. The cast includes host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, heating/plumbing master Richard Trethewey and landscaper Roger Cook, who spend the hour focusing on various topics for the do-it-yourself homeowner. -
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Becoming Katharine Graham
Wednesday
Jun 17
2 Hours
Examines the story of Katharine Graham, a painfully shy woman, and her accidental rise to power and how it changed history. -
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DW News
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Wednesday
Jun 17
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 World News America
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C. -
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PBS News Hour
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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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Amanpour and Company
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Energy Switch
Tribal Energy
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Native Americans build energy projects on tribal lands to change their future; with CEO Cheri Smith, Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and COO Ken Ahmann, Colusa Indian Energy. -
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Ida B. Wells: American Stories
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
The life and work of investigative journalist, civil rights leader and suffragist Ida B. Wells. -
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Wednesday
Jun 17
1 Hour
The life of Harriet Tubman, a conductor of the Underground Railroad who helped guide enslaved people to freedom; narrator Alfre Woodard. -
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Wednesday
Jun 17
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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DW News
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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BBC World News America
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C. -
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France 24
Wednesday
Jun 17
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
Jun 17
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
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Donkey Hodie
Duck Duck's Broken Bookcase; Greeble the Treeble
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Duck Duck learns how to fix her broken bookcase; Donkey welcomes Greeble the Treeble to Someplace Else. -
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Donkey Hodie
Groovy Guitar; Treasure Nest
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Donkey's guitar goes missing just before the talent show; Duck Duck finally finds her family's treasure nest, but she is unable to open it. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Elinor and her friends investigate the purpose of smell; Elinor is excited to explore with Camilla Dromedary, but Camilla is more interested in playing dress up. -
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Rosie's Rules
Dance Party Island; Rosie the Mascot
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Rosie makes a dance party island in her backyard, but the flag she puts up causes confusion; Rosie decides to be the mascot for Javi's soccer team. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Tobsy Speaks; Perfect Potluck
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort items; Phoebe and Jay learn how to make food labels, so everyone can participate in the potluck. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am James Naismith; I Am Temple Grandin
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game; Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben. -
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Molly of Denali
Turn on the Northern Lights; Fiddlesticks
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Molly makes it her mission to show Trini the Northern Lights; Molly realizes she wants to play the drum instead of the fiddle, but has to figure out how to tell her friend, Oscar, that she won't be taking lessons from him anymore. -
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Alma's Way
Alma's Movie Night; Papi the Hero
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
André avoids a spooky movie night; Alma, Eddie and Junior write a hero song for Papi. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Find Mom's Phone!; Clean Sweep
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Lyla has to backtrack her hike at Moon Rock Cove to find her mom's missing phone; the Loops kids divide up kitchen cleaning chores between easy and hard, so everyone has an equal amount of work. -
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Weather Hunters
Voyage of the Melting Snow
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project. -
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Odd Squad
A Town Called Trifle; I Am Oddius
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
During the town of Trifle's 100-year anniversary party, Ozzie and Onom must stop Tracey Trifler from covering it in trifle; Osric and Omni try to stop a Roman gladiator from causing ancient oddness. -
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Wild Kratts
Fireflies
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Fashion designer Donita Donata captures fireflies to make a sparkly dress. -
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Wild Kratts
Flight of the Draco
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Martin and Chris find out that a fashion designer is capturing Draco lizards for part of her new fall collection. -
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Weather Hunters
Voyage of the Melting Snow
Wednesday
Jun 17
30 Minutes
Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project.
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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