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
Don't Rain on My Parade; Olive Hiccups it Up
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The kids try to determine what the weather will be like for Animal Town's parade; Olive gets a bad case of the hiccups. -
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Alma's Way
Alma's Book Swap; Finders Keepers
Friday
May 8
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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Molly of Denali
Mother's Day Mission; Dleit Yeil
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Molly must find her mom's plane keys so she can get home in time for Mother's Day; Trini spots a talking white bird. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am David Suzuki; I Am Esther Martinez
Friday
May 8
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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Wild Kratts
Shadow: The Black Jaguar
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Martin and Chris find out that Zach Varmitech plans to capture a black jaguar. -
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Weather Hunters
Mother's Day Rainbow
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise. -
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American Muslims: A History Revealed
A Mosque on the Prairies
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Among the millions of immigrants arriving in the United States at the turn of the 20th century were thousands of Muslims from Lebanon, then part of Greater Syria; host Aymann Ismail tells the story of two of these people. -
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American Muslims: A History Revealed
A Portrait of Freedom
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Even before the United States is founded, tens of thousands of Muslims are already here, captured in West Africa and brought to colonial America in chains; Asma Khalid tells the story of one of these people. -
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Asian Americans
Breaking Ground
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
New immigrants from China, Japan, and beyond adapt to life in America, building railroads, impressing in Hollywood, and fighting for equality. -
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Amanpour and Company
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Friday
May 8
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
May 8
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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The Forsytes
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Jo recommits to his family; Soames and Irene's Parisian honeymoon is cut short. -
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Marie Antoinette
Deus Ex Machina
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Against all expectations, it is Joseph, Marie Antoinette's brother, who goes to Versailles to save the royal wedding; it doesn't take long for him to understand that he has his work cut out for him. -
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Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie
Agatha
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Locations include Burgh Island and Greenway House; biographer Laura Thompson discusses Christie's mysterious disappearance in 1926. -
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Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie
Miss Marple
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Getting to know the real Miss Marple at locations across London and Devon and what inspired Christie to create the character. -
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Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie
Poirot
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Stepping into Hercule Poirot's shoes in London and Devon; Alan takes part in a performance of "Witness for the Prosecution." -
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BBC News: The Context USA
Friday
May 8
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
May 8
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
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The Deliverance Team's problems pile up while sorting loose ends. -
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As Time Goes By
Showered With Gifts
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The villagers reward Lionel and Jean's stand against high society with gifts that include ale and a piglet.
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
Savory Mexican Classics
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Chiles en nogada; why oil shimmers; tacos gobernador. -
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Cook's Country
Spring Dinner and Dessert
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Grilled brined pork chops with garlic-herb oil; reviewing ceramic skillets; seasonal rhubarb shortcakes with buttermilk whipped cream. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Taco Night
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Homemade corn tortillas; cheese basket tacos; tacos al pastor with garnishes; achiote adobo; chile de arbol and tomatillo quick salsita. -
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This Old House
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Award-winning pros renovate homes with quality craftsmanship and the latest technology. -
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Asian Americans
Breaking Ground
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
New immigrants from China, Japan, and beyond adapt to life in America, building railroads, impressing in Hollywood, and fighting for equality. -
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Asian Americans
A Question of Loyalty
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
The first generation of U.S.-born Asian Americans have their loyalties tested during World War II. -
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DW News
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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Asia Insight
Friday
May 8
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. -
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BBC World News America
Friday
May 8
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
May 8
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
May 8
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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GZERO World With Ian Bremmer
AI Goes to War
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Bloomberg reporter Katrina Manson, author of "Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare," joins Ian Bremmer to discuss the promises and pitfalls of AI on the battlefield. -
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Balancing Act With John Katko
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
John Katko strives to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues. -
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First Peoples, First Stories
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Native American storytellers share personal stories about their lives, experiences and tribal communities. -
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America ReFramed
Blurring the Color Line
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Director Crystal Kwok unpacks the history behind her grandmother's family, neighborhood grocery store owners in the Black community of Augusta, Ga., during the Jim Crow era. -
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Tending Clouds
Friday
May 8
1 Hour
Reaksmey returns home to Cambodia to confront her past and testify a second time against the man who hurt her as a child. -
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DW News
Friday
May 8
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
May 8
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
May 8
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
Friday
May 8
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
Acornball; Super Duper Magic Fun Box
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Donkey and Panda make up a game while waiting for Gameshow Gator's new game; Donkey and Panda disagree on which toys are fun. -
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Donkey Hodie
Swoop-a-Rino; Duck Duck's Great Adventure
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Duck Duck can't figure out how to fly Harriett's new Swoop-a-rino; Donkey takes Duck Duck on an adventure. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
A Little Help; Elinor's Meadow
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue; the kids learn about meadows. -
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Rosie's Rules
Super Rosie; On With the Show
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Rosie turns into a Super Kid for her nighttime job; Rosie helps out with the play at the community theater. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Paint on the Mail; The Last Box
Friday
May 8
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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Wowsabout
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Ronald, a meticulous, rule-following pig, and Roxy, a free-spirited musical hedgehog, explore the "wows" of one of America's most extraordinary places -- Sequoia National Park. -
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Molly of Denali
The Story of the Story Knife; Raven Saves the Birthday Party
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Molly tries to help an exchange student after she loses her prized story knife; Oscar works on remembering the old stories of his elders. -
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Alma's Way
Piragua Problem; Balloon Blues
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Mr. Piragua Man names a new flavor after Alma; Alma wants to keep playing with balloon animals, but André doesn't want to play anymore. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Happy Stu Day; Judge Lyla
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The Loops celebrate the day they met Stu; Liana finds crumbs on Louisa's pillow and accuses her of taking the last cookie. -
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Weather Hunters
Mother's Day Rainbow
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise. -
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Odd Squad
A Dish Served Odd; Odd Jubilee
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
Odd Squad must stop a villain who is turning things into delicious puddings; Odd Squad's jubilee celebration is held up as the agents try to locate the missing Ozzie. -
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Wild Kratts
Gecko Effect
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The team tries to figure out how a gecko lizard climbs up surfaces and upside down. -
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Weather Hunters
Mother's Day Rainbow
Friday
May 8
30 Minutes
The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise.
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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