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
The Beat of a Different Drummer; The Bird Thief
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
The kids try to locate a missing Srta. Tapir at a music festival by listening for her drums; the kids try to track down a bird thief. -
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Alma's Way
Junior's Story; Anniversary Surprise
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Alma and Andréhelp Junior write a story; Alma and Eddie surprise Nestor and Gloria. -
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Molly of Denali
The Whole Mitten Kaboodle; Eagle Tale
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
After losing one of her favorite Suki mittens, Molly retraces her steps to try to find it; Molly has the perfect gift for Father's Day. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Winston Churchill; I Am Cleopatra
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Brad meets Winston Churchill and learns the importance of speaking up for yourself; Xavier talks to Cleopatra about how to ask his parents if he can stay up late to see the super moon. -
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Wild Kratts
Spots in the Desert
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Manuel, who lives in the Sonoran desert, tells Chris he has seen an ocelot, a wild cat that usually lives in the rainforest. -
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Weather Hunters
A Dark and Stormy Night
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm. -
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Nature
Jaguar Beach
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
The sea turtle and the jaguar meet with spectacular consequences on a remote stretch of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. -
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NOVA
Operation Space Station: Science and Survival
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Terrifying moments of high danger on the International Space Station, when ingenuity and teamwork keep astronauts alive as they do remarkable science in space. -
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Amanpour and Company
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe. -
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BBC News America
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
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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Van der Valk
Secrets in Amsterdam, Part 1
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Van der Valk and his team are called in when a scientist researching a cancer treatment is found dead; Van der Valk's ex-flame returns. -
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Call the Midwife
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Trixie and Sister Frances put their training into action as they join Dr. Turner at the monthly cytology clinic, which is attracting a high number of patients for a routine cervical smear test. -
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Sister Boniface Mysteries
Are Ye' Dancin'?
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
When a member of a ceilidh band is slain Sister Boniface must catch the killer at Mrs Clam's birthday party. -
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Doc Martin
Education, Education, Education
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session together, but neither of them expected to be given homework; Louisa is surprised when Martin agrees to let Peter Cronk do work experience at the surgery; Peter tries to boss Morwenna around. -
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Midsomer Murders
The Blacktrees Prophecy: Part 2
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Warren Kaine's extreme paranoia draws other survivalists to a village deep in Blacktrees Forest. -
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BBC News The Context
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe. -
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BBC News America
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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As Time Goes By
The Country Set
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Jean and Lionel head for the Pargetter country home, where the locals have planned a whirlwind of social activities.
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
Shareable Spanish Fare
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Albondigas, Spanish-style meatballs in almond sauce; olives; the science of energy transfer in liquids; Andalusian spinach and chickpeas. -
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Cook's Country
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Hosts Bridget Lancaster, Julia Collin Davison and Toni Tipton-Martin offer a practical, no-nonsense and scientific approach to making a wide range of American recipes, from barbecue chicken thighs to Mississippi mud pie to parmesan potatoes. The hosts are joined by test cooks Morgan Bolling, Lawman Johnson, Christie Morrison, Ashley Moore, Bryan Roof and Kelly Song. Episodes include equipment recommendations for the home cook, taste tests and regional recipes such as coastal Georgia paella and mesquite-grilled tacos rasurados. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Paquime & Pecans
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Chili con queso in soft flour tortillas; Gustavo Vazquez's family farm has grown pecans for generations. -
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This Old House
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Award-winning pros renovate homes with quality craftsmanship and the latest technology. -
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Nature
Jaguar Beach
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
The sea turtle and the jaguar meet with spectacular consequences on a remote stretch of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. -
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NOVA
Operation Space Station: Science and Survival
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Terrifying moments of high danger on the International Space Station, when ingenuity and teamwork keep astronauts alive as they do remarkable science in space. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. -
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DW News
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Thursday
Nov 13
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 News America
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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PBS News Hour
Thursday
Nov 13
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
Nov 13
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Story in the Public Square
Ernesto Lopez
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Researcher Ernesto Lopez, Council on Criminal Justice, discusses crime in American cities. -
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Second Opinion with Joan Lunden
Lung Cancer
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer; new screening guidelines allow for younger individuals with less of a smoking history to be screened for lung cancer. -
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Soldier On: Life After Deployment
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
Three women readjust to civilian life following military service. -
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Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Filmmaker Frances Causey examines the root causes of the suicide epidemic among military veterans. -
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The Metal Detector
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
An Austrian retiree's quest to find the wreckage of an Allied B-17 that crashed during World War II brings a group of international strangers together for an emotional adventure. -
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DW News
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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BBC News America
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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France 24
Thursday
Nov 13
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
Nov 13
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
The Masked Veggies; The Royal Hosts
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Panda's pals cheer him on during "Masked Veggies"; Donkey and Panda host King Friday for a day. -
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Donkey Hodie
Me, Myself, and Donkey; Fashion Donkey
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Donkey is disappointed when her friends are away for the day but finds a way to have fun on her own; Donkey wants to be like Fashion Penguin. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
The House That Ants Built; Special Places
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Elinor, Olive and Ari disagree about the best way to build a couch cushion castle; when Ari misplaces the group's favorite ball, they discover that he needs a system for keeping track of his things. -
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Rosie's Rules
Fort Fuentes; Rosie's Derby Car
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
The Fuentes kids make a fort in the living room but disagree about what to put in it; Rosie and Javi build a car for a derby race. -
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Rosie's Rules
Wonder Walrus Live; Dinos in Space
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Uncle Steve takes the kids to the park for the Wonder Walrus show; Rosie and Javi make a space museum. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Winston Churchill; I Am Cleopatra
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Brad meets Winston Churchill and learns the importance of speaking up for yourself; Xavier talks to Cleopatra about how to ask his parents if he can stay up late to see the super moon. -
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Molly of Denali
Molly of Idaho; Cinder Cones and Broken Drones
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Molly and Stormee try to retrieve Grandpa Nat's microphone; Molly and Stormee encounter a rattlesnake. -
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Alma's Way
Alma's Book Swap; Finders Keepers
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation; Alma finds a doll in the park. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Everett's Swim Lesson; Miss Emmaline's New Beginning
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Everett faces his fear of water by taking a swimming lesson; Lyla doesn't want Miss Emmaline to move. -
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Weather Hunters
A Dark and Stormy Night
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm. -
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Odd Squad
O vs. the Ballcano; Assistants' Creed
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
When the ball pit starts to overflow, Odd Squad must stop headquarters from being destroyed; two of Ms. O's assistants accidentally find themselves on a mission. -
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Skillsville
Choreographer; Plumber
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
Rae takes on the role of choreographer, teaching her friends a dance routine for an upcoming Beeple concert; when the fountain in the middle of Skillsville dries up, Cora takes on the job of plumber to restore water flow. -
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Weather Hunters
A Dark and Stormy Night
Thursday
Nov 13
30 Minutes
The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm.
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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