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
Thursday
Apr 30
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
Alma Goes to Puerto Rico; Bomba on the Beach
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
When Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit Papi's family, Alma can't wait to dance Bomba on the beach; her dancing plans are put on hold when an unmarked package containing a beautiful Bomba skirt is dropped in front of her bisabuela. -
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Molly of Denali
Sea Lion Crooks and Halibut Hooks; Nature's Medicine
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
While fishing, Molly and her cousin, Randall, encounter a sea lion with a strange word written on its back; Molly's scout troop halts its hike when Trini scrapes her knee. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Confucius; I Am Sacagawea
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Xavier and Yadina overcome a sibling spat with the help of Confucius; Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize that just because Yadina is younger, she can do more than they think. -
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Wild Kratts
Archerfish School
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
The Kratt brothers use a new archery skill to rescue baby animals from Donita Donata's yacht. -
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Weather Hunters
A Dark and Stormy Night
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm. -
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NOVA
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government. -
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Shared Planet
Cities
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
From New York to Kolkata, dicovering the surprising and beneficial ways urban wildlife transforms cities into thriving, shared ecosystems. -
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Amanpour and Company
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Thursday
Apr 30
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 30
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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Tom Jones
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Tom is banished by Allworthy; Sophia flees her impending marriage to Blifil; adventures ensue, including fateful encounters at two inns. -
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RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Accountability
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Animosity between Eliza and Anna comes to a head; the team faces a life and death situation which ends up threatening one of their own. -
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Midsomer Murders
Dressed to Kill: Part 1
Thursday
Apr 30
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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Midsomer Murders
Dressed to Kill: Part 2
Thursday
Apr 30
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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Father Brown
The Blessing of the Father
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Mrs. Devine and Sullivan's wedding approaches; can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day? -
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BBC News: The Context USA
Thursday
Apr 30
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 30
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
Boycott, Part One
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
The team keeps the Games on budget; the Algerian Olympic team threatens to boycott. -
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As Time Goes By
Lionel's New Hobby
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) takes up model boat building as a hobby.
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
Italian Bites
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Spinach and ricotta gnudi with tomato-butter sauce; utensil crocks; the science of tempered chocolate; Italian hazelnut cookies. -
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Cook's Country
When Southern Women Cook
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Aunt Jules' pie; Louisiana-style hot sauces; Gullah Lowcountry red rice. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Brunch at the Jinich House
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Spiced sweet Mexican coffee; Mexican-style gravlax with cilantro and tequila; huevos rancheros with zucchini; Yucatan-style French toast. -
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Ask This Old House
Thursday
Apr 30
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
Woodpeckers: The Hole Story
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Exploring the unique evolutionary journey of woodpeckers and the role they play in every ecosystem, except Antarctica and Australia. -
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NOVA
Athens: Birth of Democracy
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour
Archaeological investigations into the origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago; mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. -
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DW News
Thursday
Apr 30
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 30
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 30
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 30
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 30
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Story in the Public Square
Sean Wiswesser
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Former CIA operations officer Sean M. Wiswesser. -
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Horizons from PBS News
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Science, health, technology and environment experts and professionals address issues such as artificial intelligence, medicine and climate science. -
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POV
Made in Ethiopia
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The stories of three women reveal the complex human dimensions of global development as a Chinese industrial zone transforms Ethiopia. -
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The Precipice
Thursday
Apr 30
1 Hour 30 Minutes
The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe fight to save their homes, culture, language and their way of life against two forces: the government and climate change. -
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DW News
Thursday
Apr 30
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 30
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 30
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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Asia Insight
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and public affairs issues affecting the continent. The series presents Asia as an evolving region open to change but one that is also home to traditional cultures.
WETA PBS Kids
WETA PBS Kids features the best in children's television, all day every day.
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Donkey Hodie
Art Class Adventures; Danda Ponkey Kindness Day
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Harriett encourages Donkey to try using clay in art class; Donkey and Panda do kind things all day. -
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Donkey Hodie
Mooing Moon Moths; Stop and Think
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Donkey and Panda search for Mooing Moon Moths; Bob Dog can't remember where he buried his boogie bone. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
Melting Point; Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day
Thursday
Apr 30
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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Rosie's Rules
Wonder Walrus Live; Dinos in Space
Thursday
Apr 30
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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Phoebe & Jay
Flipping Out; Jay's Cut
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Phoebe learns what privacy signs are and how to use them to communicate to neighbors; Jay gets nervous about getting a haircut. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am David Suzuki; I Am Esther Martinez
Thursday
Apr 30
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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Molly of Denali
Tusk, Tusk, and More Tusk; The Jokulhlaup Is On Us
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Molly, Tooey and Trini find an enormous tusk while playing by the river; a glacial outburst flood threatens to wash way Auntie Cecilia's old fishing cabin. -
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Alma's Way
Lost in the Bronx; New Neighbors
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Alma and Uncle Nestor get separated from the rest of the family on the subway; Alma and Junior are excited about their new neighbors. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Dr. Luke Loops; Let's Roll!
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Luke plays doctor with Stu as a nurse and Lyla pretends to be different patients; Lyla, Everett, Luke and Stu build an elaborate track to get a tennis ball down to the lobby. -
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Weather Hunters
A Dark and Stormy Night
Thursday
Apr 30
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
Bring a Grown-Up to Work Day; Nice Day for an Odd Wedding
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Orli and Ozzie must find two grown-ups lost in HQ; Odd Squad goes undercover at a villain wedding. -
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Wild Kratts
Mosquito Dragon
Thursday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
Koki and Jimmy deal with mosquitoes in the Cypress Swamp. -
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Weather Hunters
A Dark and Stormy Night
Thursday
Apr 30
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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