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WETA produces an impressive portfolio of television programs and series especially for Washington area audiences.
The programs highlight the best of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. with lively shows that explore the people, places and culture of our region.
The following are local shows produced by and broadcast on WETA Television. You can watch many of these programs online anytime or when they are broadcast. To learn more, please visit the WETA TV 26 Productions page.
A new local documentary from WETA TV 26, More Unusual Attractions — The WETA Guide, uncovers more of Greater Washington’s lesser-known landmarks and destinations. A companion piece to 2007’s Unusual Attractions, the latest production in The WETA Guide series explores 18 local hidden wonders from Dinosaur Land to "The Awakening" and beyond!
Ever wonder what there is to do and see in Montgomery County? There's a lot to explore in the lands northwest of Washington, DC and WETA Television has done the legwork for you. The WETA Guide to Montgomery County offers a host of ideas for day trips, adventures or an evening out. The program showcases the communities, arts and cultural offerings, activities and history of this vibrant area of Maryland.
Each January, film fans around the world (and those here at WETA!) turn their attention to the Academy Awards. Who will win the coveted statuettes? Hosts Joe Barber and Tim Gordon try to answer that question in the WETA Academy Awards Preview.
Where should you go for the most important meal of the day? This WETA Television production features two dozen delicious suggestions throughout the Capital region. Breakfast in Washington showcases all-you-can-eat buffets, upscale power breakfasts, favorite greasy spoons, and even quick and tasty bites on-the-go.
Flash back to Washington in the 1970s, a decade that began under a cloud of war, riots, and division and ended with a feeling of promise, calm, and relative harmony. Join WETA for the new one-hour documentary Washington in the '70s, which charts the District's rise from the ashes of the 1968 riots to its emergence as a world-class city, featuring first-hand accounts from those who shaped the events of the time.
Step back in time to this dramatic decade, when political and social forces transformed a sleepy southern town into a world-renowned city. This one-hour WETA TV 26 production examines how critical events changed forever the place Washingtonians called home, featuring first-hand accounts from those who experienced and shaped the events of the time.
Join Ric Edelman and co-host Lyn May for this very timely, information-packed program. Ric’s concepts, which he applies every day with the billions of dollars his clients have entrusted to him and his firm, will open your eyes, get you excited, give you hope and motivate you to begin investing the right way so you can achieve financial security and prosperity for you and your family.
Ric Edelman, host of a nationally syndicated radio show and a #1 New York Times best-selling author, tells you exactly what you need to do today with your money, exactly as he’s done for the clients of his firm – more than 10,000 people – just like you.
This new one-hour WETA TV 26 production offers a host of ideas about how to enjoy — and spread — some Christmas cheer in Washington during the holiday season, spotlighting everything from sing-a-longs to the best neighborhood Christmas lights, from onstage performances to children's activities. Explore holiday preparations and decorations throughout the Washington area and visit locations including Union Station, Mount Vernon and the White House.
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Washington area's main rail transportation hub. Follow the people who keep the trains running — from ticketers, redcaps and dispatchers to the conductors and engineers and explore Union Station's role as a premier entertainment, dining and shopping destination.
Explore the story of this grand gothic church, its intriguing architectural and artistic flourishes, and the daily rituals — from morning chapel to evensong — that make Washington National Cathedral a very special place for visitor and worshiper alike.
Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms grace the Tidal Basin each spring. Featuring spectacular photography, this special WETA production celebrates and captures the beauty of one of the region's greatest treasures.
Explore the crème de la crème of Washington area establishments and sample their offerings and atmosphere in this hour-long production. This show offers a lively, mouth-watering tour as the area's top chefs showcase some of their astonishing creations and explain their philosophies on food.
This half-hour television program features an exclusive tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, which has completed more than 240 missions to outer space. The program follows the center's major achievements in space flight, explores the ins and outs of a space mission, and spotlights the extensive and impressive team behind it all.
Government girls, victory gardens, war bond rallies and top-secret missions — Homefront: World War II in Washington explores life in the Washington area during the war years in this two-hour local special. The program documents the stories of area residents, including memories of shared tragedy and sacrifice, accounts of deployment and homecoming, and tales of community endeavors to support the war effort.
Take a tour of some of Greater Washington's most unique attractions, from mysterious gargoyles at Washington National Cathedral, to a Bavarian style beer hall and medical anomalies at the National Museum of Health and Medicine.
See the views and vistas that make Washington one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Find out where the best 360-degree views are, which natural vistas are located nearby, and where to go for great sunset spots.
This one-hour television program spotlights a game day for the Washington Nationals baseball team. Explore what it takes on and off the field to make a great experience for local baseball fans and follow some of the people who make game day a success no matter what the score.
Take an inspiring tour of the many military, war and presidential memorials of Greater Washington. Visit sculptures, statues and buildings located nearby that memorialize individuals, events, and Americans' service to their country.
Follow the 2007 class of candidates from day one through graduation at the FBI training center on the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia. Go behind the scenes with the candidates as they undergo testing and rigorous training and find out what it takes to become a FBI agent for the nation's top law enforcement agency.
Veteran journalist Robert MacNeil, former co-anchor of PBS’s MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour, provides a survey of the documentary films that comprise the America at a Crossroads series in this 30-minute program. The special offers an insider’s perspective from the show’s producers and journalists.
The Deaf Cinema Showcase is an on-air film festival featuring the work of Deaf filmmakers and media artists. Hosted by WETA, Gallaudet University and the Council for International Non-Theatrical Events (CINE), the program showcases the work of Deaf filmmakers and media artists.
Discover fun and engaging things to do on a free day in the Washington area, from taking flying lessons, attending a dance class, and visiting a vineyard to enjoying a day at the spa.
From crocodiles' breakfast to shark check-ups, we'll take you on a behind-the-scenes, all-access tour of the National Aquarium in Baltimore to observe a typical day in the life of the staff, volunteers and 16,500 creatures.
Financial adviser Ric Edelman discusses how to achieve investment success and reveals the "lies about money." The program discusses how to handle the money in your retirement plan at work, what you need to know if you're retired or retiring soon, and how to protect and preserve the one asset that really matters.
Explore the workings of the Washington area's public transit system and follow the people who strive to keep the trains, buses — and those pesky escalators — running smoothly.
Tune-in for a one-hour visit to dozens of hotspot eateries and landmark restaurants throughout the area. Among the places you'll get to see are D.C.'s Eastern Market, Arlington's Lost Dog Cafe, Rockville's Cuban Corner, and Vienna's Sunflower Vegetarian restaurant.