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
Make Music Naturally; Light the Way
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other. -
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Alma's Way
To Tell or Not to Tell; Potluck Snack Time
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous; Alma's friends won't try Aaron and Lucas' snacks. -
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Molly of Denali
Feeling Sheepish; Chasing the Wind
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Molly rushes to find a new gift for her new friend, Kevin; Grandpa Nat's new drone is swept away by a dust devil. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Julia Child; I Am Neil Armstrong
Thursday
Dec 18
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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Wild Kratts
Bass Class
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
While searching for smallmouth and largemouth bass, Zach Varmitech challenges Martin and Chris to a fishing contest. -
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Weather Hunters
Corky's Weird Desert Mystery
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert. -
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PBS News Special Report
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Coverage of President Donald Trump's address to the nation. -
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NOVA
Polar Extremes
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. -
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Amanpour and Company
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Thursday
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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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Miss Scarlet
Dangerous Liaisons
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
Eliza faces a conflict of interest when she is hired to investigate the personal life of Police Commissioner Fitzroy. -
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Call the Midwife
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
Rosalind delivers a baby with a suspicious spinal lesion and Dr. Turner suspects spina bifida; a gas explosion causes chaos. -
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Sister Boniface Mysteries
And Then There Were Nun
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
As Great Slaughter prepares to hand St Vincent's to a developer, archaeologist Sister Helena is found bludgeoned in the chapel; with the nuns facing eviction, Sister Boniface must solve the murder before their home is lost forever. -
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Death in Paradise
Christmas Special 2024
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
Presenting Saint Marie's new DI, Mervin Wilson, with a baffling case of who shot Santa. -
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Midsomer Murders
Dressed to Kill: Part 1
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
Parish chairwoman Lois Springfield is found dead in a theater, leading detectives to believe it is because of her hostility toward a drag show being organized. -
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BBC News The Context
Thursday
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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Still Open All Hours
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Granville puts an old mangle to use in more ways than one; Leroy tries to find a date for Ruby; Eric and Cyril give Mr. Newbold tips on how to get closer to Mrs. Rossi. -
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As Time Goes By
Going Online
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Jean wants to get on the Internet; Lionel learns that he is broke.
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
Irish Staples
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Irish stew with carrots and turnips: Irish Brown Soda Bread; review of all-in-one machines. -
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Cook's Country
Never Enough Chocolate
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Triple chocolate sticky buns; milk chocolate; thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Jose Andres Takes Over
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Spanish-influenced recipes with guest chef José Andrés. -
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This Old House
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Award-winning pros renovate homes with quality craftsmanship and the latest technology. -
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PBS News Special Report
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Coverage of President Donald Trump's address to the nation. -
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NOVA
Polar Extremes
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. -
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DW News
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Thursday
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Story in the Public Square
Ty Seidule
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Historian and retired Army Brigadier General Ty Seidule recounts the effort to rid the military of old names. -
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Second Opinion with Joan Lunden
Alopecia Areata
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune disorder often resulting in unpredictable hair loss. -
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Your Fantastic Mind
Adolescent Mental Health
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Exploration of the rise of anxiety, depression and suicide among teens. -
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Your Fantastic Mind
Ultrasound Treatment for Tremor
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Treatment for patients living with tremor from Parkinson's disease. -
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Your Fantastic Mind
Glioblastoma; Proteomics; Brain Science In Cows
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Research in the fight against glioblastoma includes a clinical trial teaching the brain's immune system to fight the disease; researchers delve into the world of proteomics; neuroscientist Greg Berns. -
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Your Fantastic Mind
Thrill Seeking; Deep Brain Science; Brain Tumor Rehabilitation
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Explore the world of thrill-seeking and risk-taking; the importance of understanding mental health; an orchestra conductor recovers from cancer rehabilitation due to a brain tumor. -
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Your Fantastic Mind
Psychedelics
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Psychedelic medications as a mental health treatment may help promote emotional well-being by triggering a variety of experiences; a clinical trial studies the use of psychedelics to alleviate depression. -
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Your Fantastic Mind
Menopause
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
What happens to a woman's brain and body during menopause and its impact on daily life; the safety and effectiveness of hormone treatment and non-hormone treatments for managing menopause symptoms. -
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DW News
Thursday
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda. -
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France 24
Thursday
Dec 18
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
Dec 18
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.
Schedule
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
Thursday
Dec 18
1 Hour
Based on the television series. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
Adventure in Moose Mountain
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
The kids travel to Moose Mountain to retrieve Ari's plushie after it gets taken by an eagle. -
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Rosie's Rules
Rosie the Reporter; The Jalapeno Giant
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Rosie tries to be a reporter but has trouble finding things that are newsworthy; Rosie and Jun believe there is a jalapeno giant on the loose. -
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Rosie's Rules
The Catrina Mystery; The Lucky Dragon Dance
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
For the Day of the Dead celebration, Rosie is in charge of the Catrina doll, but it keeps disappearing; Rosie celebrates Lunar New Year with the Lius. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Harriet Tubman
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn about courage and bravery when they meet Harriet Tubman, a woman who escapes slavery and risks her life to help others do the same. -
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Molly of Denali
By Sled or Snowshoe; The Shortest Birthday
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Molly's camera breaks while she and Grandpa Nat are observing an active volcano; Molly and Tooey plan a bird-watching trip to celebrate winter solstice and Trini's birthday. -
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Alma's Way
Almas Cat-tastrophe; Stickball
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Alma helps Mr. Ramirez figure out what to do when he lets too many cats into his shoe shop; Alma tries to convince Howard to play stickball. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Miss Emmaline's Magic Trunk; Luke's Puppy
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Lyla figures out how to do a magic trick with clues from Miss Emmaline; Luke finds a puppy. -
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Weather Hunters
The Vansformer
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Lily and her family discover a surprise and also embark on a weather hunting expedition. -
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Odd Squad
Saving Agent Orson; The Scientist
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
The agents try to prevent baby Agent Orson from getting kicked off the squad; Oona is sent to another dimension. -
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Skillsville
Choreographer; Plumber
Thursday
Dec 18
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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Wild Kratts
Sloth Bear Suction
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Sloth bears have unique powers, including the ability to harness the power of suction to acquire food. -
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Weather Hunters
The Vansformer
Thursday
Dec 18
30 Minutes
Lily and her family discover a surprise and also embark on a weather hunting expedition.
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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