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
Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Elinor finds a peculiar-looking owl while visiting her grandparents in the desert; Olive and her friends investigate why a tree has fallen over in the forest. -
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Alma's Way
Basketball Birds; Looking for Litter
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Alma and Rafia want to keep a bird's nest safe; Alma and her friends look for a litterbug. -
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Molly of Denali
Basketball Blues
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Alaska state basketball champion Kamaka Hepa offers Molly and her basketball team pointers on the court. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am David Suzuki; I Am Esther Martinez
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
David Suzuki explains to Xavier that by taking care of the earth, we take care of ourselves; Esther Martinez explains to Xavier and Yadina about how stories can connect people to their family histories. -
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Wild Kratts
Bumblezzzz
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
On their annual laundry day, the Kratt brothers disagree on whether blue oceans or green forests are better; Aviva demonstrates how oceans and forests work together. -
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Weather Hunters
Christmas in Africa
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow. -
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Nature
Legendary Tigers of India
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Tiger expert Valmik Thapar uncovers 50 years of archival footage chronicling the tiger clan of northwestern India's Ranthambore National Park. -
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NOVA
Rain Bombs
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. -
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Amanpour and Company
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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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Sanditon
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
The day of Georgiana's trial arrives, and she gets a surprise visit from an old friend; Colbourne's shooting party goes ahead and as he gets closer to Lydia, Charlotte must confront what she's lost. -
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RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Source Control
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Eliza and Pete remain at odds as they work on an embarrassing case together; Wayne struggles to turn his professional switch off while looking after Kalthi. -
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Midsomer Murders
A Grain of Truth: Part 1
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
A trendy organic bakery causes resentment among villagers; several people are dosed with a dangerous hallucinogenic. -
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Midsomer Murders
A Grain of Truth: Part 2
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
A trendy organic bakery causes resentment among villagers; several people are dosed with a dangerous hallucinogenic. -
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Father Brown
The Puzzle of Banburismus
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Father Brown is called upon to untangle the mystery when a seamstress is stabbed to death. -
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BBC News: The Context USA
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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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Twenty Twelve
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Dignitaries from Rio visit the Olympic Stadium and meet the head of LOCOG. -
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As Time Goes By
Welcome News
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
While the American producers scout locations for the love story, Jean and Lionel hear unexpected news from his father.
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
Springtime Feast
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Spiral sliced ham glazed with cider vinegar caramel; mandolines; the science of sound and texture; Spanish potatoes with olive oil and wine. -
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Cook's Country
Greens for Dinner
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Pesto lasagna; reviewing electric wine openers; the history of lasagna; the ultimate Caesar salad. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Family Fiesta
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Carnitas; salsa verde with avocado; Morella-style gazpacho salad; grilled pineapple margarita. -
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Ask This Old House
Thursday
Apr 23
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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Nature
Legendary Tigers of India
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Tiger expert Valmik Thapar uncovers 50 years of archival footage chronicling the tiger clan of northwestern India's Ranthambore National Park. -
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NOVA
Rain Bombs
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. -
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DW News
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Story in the Public Square
Rebekah Caruthers
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Fair-election advocate Rebekah Caruthers explains the real challenges to American voting rights. -
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Horizons from PBS News
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Science, health, technology and environment experts and professionals address issues such as artificial intelligence, medicine and climate science. -
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Water: The Sacred Gift
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
The changing climate poses rapid challenges to the Rocky Mountain watershed, which is critical to the survival of all living things dependent on this ecosystem. -
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Upstream, Downriver: Uniting for Water Justice
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
Fighting for clean water equity, regulatory enforcement and climate justice. -
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Thirst for Power
Thursday
Apr 23
1 Hour
The mysterious connections between water and energy throughout history. -
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DW News
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Thursday
Apr 23
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
Daniel Tiger Visits Someplace Else
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie meet for the first time in Someplace Else, and Daniel's special visit takes the new pals on a surprising adventure. -
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Donkey Hodie
A Donkey Dilemma; The Quiet Game
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Donkey promises to help bathe Gregory and to also play Bubble Bonanza with Panda; the pals make up a quiet game so they don't disturb Rock Star Penguin while he tries to write a song. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
The Little Drummer; Rest Is Best
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Ari tries to be quiet so his sister can take a nap, but a woodpecker keeps making noise outside; the kids learn that all animals need some sort of rest to regain energy and stay healthy. -
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Rosie's Rules
Dino Day Delayed; Rosie's Walkie Talkie
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Rosie tries to make tomorrow come faster so she can go to the Dino Park; Rosie looks for her missing walkie-talkies. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Queen B Butterfly; Talent Show
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Julia Child; I Am Neil Armstrong
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Watching Julia Child follow a step-by-step recipe encourages Xavier to do the same to build a model airplane; Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things. -
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Molly of Denali
Meteorite, Out of Sight; Not a Mascot
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Molly and Tooey set out to find a meteorite; Molly, Tooey and Trini try to convince the Sitka basketball team to change its name. -
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Alma's Way
Alma's Summertime Musical
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Alma and Eddie try to write a song in hopes of winning the Song of Summer Contest. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Loopstastic Mess Vacuum Test; How the Cookie Crumbled
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums; Lyla makes cookies using substituted ingredients. -
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Weather Hunters
Cold Snap
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens. -
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Odd Squad
Extreme Cakeover; A Job Well Undone
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
A virus turns people into cakes; the agents compete for Agents of the Month. -
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Wild Kratts
Bumblezzzz
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
On their annual laundry day, the Kratt brothers disagree on whether blue oceans or green forests are better; Aviva demonstrates how oceans and forests work together. -
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Wild Kratts
Rocket Jaw: Rescuer of the Reef
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
Martin and Chris try to stop robotic parrotfish from collecting coral. -
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Weather Hunters
Cold Snap
Thursday
Apr 23
30 Minutes
The Hunters learn how temperatures can affect outdoor plants and gardens.
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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