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
Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Elinor and her friends investigate the purpose of smell; Elinor is excited to explore with Camilla Dromedary, but Camilla is more interested in playing dress up. -
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Alma's Way
Howard Brings the Beat; Alma's Payday
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Alma helps Howard find a drum when he joins the neighborhood drum circle; Alma and Junior try to earn toy tickets. -
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Molly of Denali
Smoky Solutions; Tooey's Egg-Sighting Adventure
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Molly and Vera think about teaching more tourists in Qyah about wildfire prevention; Molly can't wait to hunt for seagull eggs. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am James Braidwood; I Am Queen Lili'uokalani
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
James Braidwood explains to Brad that being prepared can help him stay calm when he is feeling nervous; Xavier and Yadina learn that being responsible can involve making hard choices. -
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Wild Kratts
Rainforest Stew
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Chris and Martin search for an obscure rain forest creature. -
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Weather Hunters
No Snow Snow Day
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow. -
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Secrets of the Dead
The Civil War's Lost Massacre
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
The search for the lost remains of formerly enslaved Black Union soldiers who were murdered after the Civil War. -
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FRONTLINE
Caught in the Crackdown
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
Examining the tactics, legal cases and impact of the violence, protests and arrests stemming from the federal immigration sweeps across the country, from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis. -
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Amanpour and Company
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
Lennox and Colbourne's rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head; Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future; Edward's manipulation of Esther takes a dark turn; Alison realizes what she has been missing. -
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RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
On Dolly Hardon's charity drag night, what is supposed to be a night of fun for the RFDS team and the Broken Hill community quickly descends into chaos when a bad batch of MDMA is found to be doing the rounds. -
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Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
A 30-year-old Shakespeare is at the top of his game -- he's got a job at England's best theater company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men and the money is rolling in; a tragedy leads to the creation of "Hamlet." -
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Kate: The Making of a Princess
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
The Princess of Wales faces her biggest challenges yet as the fairytale shatters. -
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The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor
Intruders
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
The Queen, who is busy with state duty, must manage several crises at once; a catalog of scandals threatens the monarchy and she watches as Windsor Castle goes up in flames. -
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BBC News: The Context USA
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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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Still Open All Hours
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Granville creates a blend of snuff and teaches the Black Widow how to ride a bike; the ladies get dressed up for line dancing; Mr. Newbold thinks he's found a pastime to share with Mrs. Rossi. -
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As Time Goes By
A House Full of Women
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Living in a house full of women causes Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) to question whether moving in was the right decision.
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
Breakfast From Scratch
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Biscuit breakfast sandwiches; picture-perfect pancakes; spiced pear, buckwheat and almond pancakes. -
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Cook's Country
New England Sandwiches
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Jitto's-style steak bombs; types of squash; the origins of different sandwich names; eggplant spuckie. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Chef Pati Jinich introduces authentic Mexican flavors, colors and textures into American kitchens. Each episode features a single Mexican food, ranging from familiar ingredients like vanilla to mysterious grains used by the Aztecs. Season 8 explores simple and delectable dishes from both Mexico and the United States, including street food, a seafood feast, taco recipes, lobster recipes, and a breakfast based on Sinaloan classics. -
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Ask This Old House
Friday
Apr 17
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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Enslaved
Cultures Left Behind
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
Chronicling the story of the transatlantic slave trade as divers from Diving With a Purpose go in search of sunken slave ships; Samuel L. Jackson goes to meet the tribe of his ancestors. -
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Enslaved
Rationalization
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
Samuel L. Jackson recruits two notable journalists to go on a mission to understand the process that led Europeans to see slavery as not only profitable, but justified; in the English Channel, DWP divers locate the earliest slave wreck ever found. -
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DW News
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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GZERO World With Ian Bremmer
North Korea's Nuclear Bet Pays Off
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
The Wall Street Journal's Jonathan Cheng talks about North Korea's nuclear bet and what comes next. -
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Balancing Act With John Katko
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
John Katko strives to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues. -
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POV Shorts
Classroom 4
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
College students and inmates learn together in a prison classroom where they study the history of crime and punishment. -
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Stories from the Stage
The Thing About Love
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Shweta Bhatt discovers the power of being herself; Michael Herschberg sets out to become a single dad and finds a husband, twins and a friend along the way; Eliza Doucet meets a service dog who helps her claim the life she dreamed of. -
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America ReFramed
A Decent Home
Friday
Apr 17
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Addressing urgent issues of class and economic mobility through the lives of mobile home park residents who can't afford housing anywhere else. -
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POV Shorts
Boom and Bust
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Tensions rise as news organizations and residents witness a volatile situation unfold on a busy California street; a filmmaker returns to her hometown to document the effects of the boom-and-bust nature of the oil industry in West Texas. -
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DW News
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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
Friday
Apr 17
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 Golden Crunchdoodles; Walking Stick Blues
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Donkey and Panda discover a golden rainbow after a storm; Donkey vows to help fix Grampy's walking stick after it breaks. -
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Donkey Hodie
Cousin Hodie's Rainy Day; Grampy's Guppies
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Donkey and Cousin Hodie figure out how to have fun in the rain; Donkey is patient while Cousin learns a new game at Grampy's Game Day. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
A Garden for All; Band of Explorers
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Elinor gives Hazel some strawberry seeds to grow at home; the Exploring Club goes on a musical march in the forest. -
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Rosie's Rules
Lights Out Rosie; Rosie Goes Camping
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Rosie and Javi learn how people did things before there was electricity after a storm causes a power outage; Rosie learns to use tools from nature during a family camping trip. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Queen B Butterfly; Talent Show
Friday
Apr 17
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 Zora Neale Hurston; I Am Charles Dickens
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Brad is reluctant for Xavier and Yadina to read the comic he wrote because it's personal; Charles Dickens explains to Yadina that she doesn't need toys -- her imagination can make everything more fun. -
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Molly of Denali
What's Good for the Goose; Whistle Work
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Molly and Trini try to figure out how relocate a stubborn goose; Mr. Patak's whistle disappears when he goes out of town. -
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Alma's Way
Alma on the Moo-ve; The Lucas Look
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Papi is called to rescue a cow on the loose in the Bronx; Lucas gets upset after Alma, Eddie and Lauren copy his new hairstyle. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Lemonade Champs; Double Dutch Dilemma
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter; Lyla and Everett learn Double Dutch to become part of a neighborhood crew. -
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Weather Hunters
No Snow Snow Day
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow. -
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Odd Squad
The Good, The Great, and The Hungry; The Rookie Run
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Omni and Onom must track down a mysterious creature with a peculiar habit; Orli has to help new recruit Osric complete his training. -
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Wild Kratts
Hermit Crab Shell Exchange
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Martin and Chris spot a hermit crab on the beach. -
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Wild Kratts
To Touch a Hummingbird
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Martin and Chris try to touch a hummingbird; the brothers utilize hummingbird powers to prevent Gourmand from cooking chocolate-covered hummingbird egg snacks. -
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Weather Hunters
No Snow Snow Day
Friday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
The Hunters head to a nearby mountain to learn about snow.
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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