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
Speed Racer; One of These Goats
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Elinor and her friends try to make their race car go faster by changing its shape; the substitute teacher has trouble telling the Goat twins apart. -
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Alma's Way
Harper's Quick Change; All Rapped Up
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Alma, Harper and Rafia want to make a robot video; Alma helps Eddie record a rap, but the project gets derailed. -
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Molly of Denali
Caught Off Gourd; Dogsled Special Delivery
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Molly, Tooey and Trini make pumpkin boats after Trini's giant pumpkin crashes on the ground; Molly and Tooey find a stowaway baby fox in their sled bag. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Fred Rogers
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Xavier learns that he is a special person just the way he is after he has a playdate with Fred Rogers. -
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Wild Kratts
Crocogator Contest
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
A Creature Quiz question about the differences between a crocodile and an alligator leads to a Crocogator contest. -
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Weather Hunters
The Windy Day
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house. -
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Finding Your Roots
Dreamers One and All
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Exploring the ancestry of actress Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen includes traveling across Europe and Thailand. -
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American Experience
Seabiscuit
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
A wealthy owner, a stubborn trainer and two jockeys turn thoroughbred racehorse Seabiscuit into a champion and national hero. -
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Amanpour and Company
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Wednesday
May 27
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
May 27
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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Professor T
The Trial
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Professor T presents a case to his students that involves a caretaker accused of fatally shooting his rich employer. -
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RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
The team is called in to help when a man is injured and his 7-year-old son disappears in the outback; a search party helicopter crashes. -
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Astrid
Madman's Sacrifice
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
A prestigious chess tournament turns deadly when old rivalries emerge. -
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Velvet
Goodbyes
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Carlos and Alberto come to blows when he harasses Ana after their breakup; Isabel grows unwell; Barbara gives Enrique an ultimatum. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Eden Project 2
Wednesday
May 27
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
May 27
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
May 27
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
Loose Ends
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
The Deliverance Team's problems pile up while sorting loose ends. -
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As Time Goes By
The Proposal
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Judith hesitates when Alistair proposes to her for a very odd reason.
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
Two Takes on Chicken and Rice
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Senegalese braised chicken with caramelized onion and lemon; a tasting of chicken broths; Peruvian arroz con pollo. -
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Cook's Country
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Pennsylvania Dutch apple pie; vanilla ice cream; Amish cinnamon bread. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Celestun -- Coastal Cooking
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
A visit to the coastal town of Celestún near Mérida, Mexico, includes a breakfast featuring fresh seafood, a boat ride to see flamingos, and a cookout on the beach with ceviche and grilled fish. -
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This Old House
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Award-winning pros renovate homes with quality craftsmanship and the latest technology. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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American Experience
Seabiscuit
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
A wealthy owner, a stubborn trainer and two jockeys turn thoroughbred racehorse Seabiscuit into a champion and national hero. -
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DW News
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Wednesday
May 27
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
May 27
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
May 27
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
May 27
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. -
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Energy Switch
Ecomodernism vs Degrowth
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Ted Nordhaus, co-founder of Breakthrough Institute; economist Joshua Farley, University of Vermont. -
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Finding Your Roots
Far From Home
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Trejo retrace the journeys of their immigrant ancestors. -
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Big Pacific
Mysterious
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Exploring the mysterious depths of the Pacific Ocean. -
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Big Pacific
Violent
Wednesday
May 27
1 Hour
Creatures of the ocean must deal with violence as a part of life. -
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DW News
Wednesday
May 27
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
May 27
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
May 27
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
May 27
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 Fastest Fetcher; Bobbly Ball
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Bob Dog quits fetching after losing the "Fastest Fetcher" game show; Donkey and Panda get bored practicing Bobble Ball. -
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Donkey Hodie
The Yodel Birds Are Coming; A Lot of Hot!
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first; Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
Rocks Rock; A Birthday for Bibi
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
While helping Ms. Beaver construct a community garden the kids learn about rocks; Elinor tries to make her special dumplings all by herself. -
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Rosie's Rules
Rosie's Pet-tacular Business; Javi's Rock
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Things get out of control when Rosie starts a pet-sitting business; Rosie plays with a rock from Javi's rock collection. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Paint on the Mail; The Last Box
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Louis Pasteur; I Am Rachel Carson
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Louis Pasteur helps Xavier with his volcano experiment project; Rachel Carson helps Brad figure out a way to help butterflies migrate. -
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Molly of Denali
Puppy Sitting; Big Dreams and Blue Skies
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Trini offers to puppy-sit Tooey's newest sled dog, Khi, but ends up teaching him some bad habits; Molly makes a book about female pilots. -
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Alma's Way
Cardboard Club; Alma Clues In
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Alma and friends build a cardboard clubhouse; Alma solves the case of a missing piragua. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Stu's Up; Roll n' Scoot
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Lyla trains Stu to help at the diner; Stu learns how to ride a scooter. -
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Weather Hunters
Finding Cumulus
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
The Hunters find a stowaway in their picnic basket, a little furry dog. -
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Odd Squad
Villain of the Year; Planes, Trains, and Oddmobiles
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Agents help an unlikely villain win the ultimate villain prize; an angry Huggle Monster wants her eggs back faster than Onom can deliver them. -
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Wild Kratts
Tortuga Tune Up
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
Aviva wants the Tortuga to have swimming capabilities. -
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Wild Kratts
Blowfish Blowout
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
The miniature Kratt brothers get lost in a current of plankton, headed for the coral reef. -
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Weather Hunters
Finding Cumulus
Wednesday
May 27
30 Minutes
The Hunters find a stowaway in their picnic basket, a little furry dog.
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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