WETA PBS
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Elinor Wonders Why
Spice Is Nice; Ari's Muscles
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Elinor and her friends learn what makes Olive's mom's curry so spicy; Ari's muscles hurt after playing too much baseball. -
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Alma's Way
Alma Picked a Pepper; The Alma Train
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Alma is excited when she grows a pepper that looks like Chacho; Alma rides the 6 train all day. -
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Molly of Denali
Fili-bascan Chefs; Ladybug Sleepover
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Molly and Vera want to make lumpia, a tradition from the Philippines, for Vera's mom; a bunch of ladybugs gets loose in the Trading Post during a spooky sleepover. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Jesse Owens; I Am Ella Fitzgerald
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Jesse Owens encourages Brad after he becomes frustrated with bowling; Ella Fitzgerald inspires a nervous Brad to go to a dance party. -
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Weather Hunters
Mother's Day Rainbow
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Junk in the Trunk 15
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Finds include a 1961 JFK Santa Claus Letter, a 1979 Ed Ruscha Stage Fright ink on paper and a John Juzek violin circa 1950. -
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Signature Dish
BBQ Bonanza
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
In this episode, Seth follows the aroma of smoke across the DMV. Kicking off his journey across the Bay Bridge, he enjoys a pork belly sandwich at Bark in Stevensville, MD. Next, he heads to DCity Smokehouse in Anacostia to dig into The Big Snoop, their loaded twist on the classic half-smoke. He wraps up at Smokecraft in Arlington, VA for a pitmaster's modern take on cedar plank salmon. -
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WETA Arts
May 2026
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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BBC News The Context
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
WETA UK
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Professor T
Sophie Knows
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Professor T is convinced a vulnerable girl is the key witness to a murder; Dan and Lisa agree to go on a date. -
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Marie Antoinette
Enemies Assemble
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Marie Antoinette has trouble accepting her pregnancy; Rohan is locked up in the Bastille. -
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The Chelsea Detective
The Wages of Sin: Part 2
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Stonemason Andrew Knightley is pushed under a London Underground train during the morning rush hour; DI Max Arnold and his partner, DS Priya Shamsie, together build a picture of a lonely, devout, and troubled man, but the killer is flesh and blood. -
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Dalgliesh
A Taste for Death
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Another violent attack at the church seems to rule out Dalgliesh's main suspect; after discovering more home truths about Sir Paul's family, Dalgliesh is forced to draw on his own personal tragedies to disarm the killer. -
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Whitstable Pearl
Night Terrors
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Mike has a broken ankle; he passes time by observing his neighbors; after witnessing one man's violent night terrors, Mike becomes convinced that his supposed episodes are part of a plot to murder his wife; he hires Pearl to do the legwork he can't. -
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BBC News: The Context USA
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
The team keeps the Games on budget; the Algerian Olympic team threatens to boycott. -
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As Time Goes By
A Surprise for Jean
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Jean (Judi Dench) wants Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) to come up with a surprise that will pep up her otherwise dull life.
WETA Metro
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America's Test Kitchen
Make-Ahead Masterclass
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Glazed boneless beef short ribs; tools and tips for easier meal prep; how to bake make-way-ahead dinner rolls. -
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Cook's Country
Grilled Chicken, Two Ways
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Grilled jerk chicken; grill brushes; smoked chicken wings. -
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Pati's Mexican Table
Modern Mexico
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Boston lettuce salad with avocado dressing, candied pineapple and pumpkin seeds; beef and veggie mole stew; chocolate hibiscus cookies; hibiscus flowers and tea. -
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This Old House
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Award-winning pros renovate homes with quality craftsmanship and the latest technology. -
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Signature Dish
BBQ Bonanza
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
In this episode, Seth follows the aroma of smoke across the DMV. Kicking off his journey across the Bay Bridge, he enjoys a pork belly sandwich at Bark in Stevensville, MD. Next, he heads to DCity Smokehouse in Anacostia to dig into The Big Snoop, their loaded twist on the classic half-smoke. He wraps up at Smokecraft in Arlington, VA for a pitmaster's modern take on cedar plank salmon. -
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WETA Arts
May 2026
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry. -
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Antiques Roadshow
Junk in the Trunk 15
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Finds include a 1961 JFK Santa Claus Letter, a 1979 Ed Ruscha Stage Fright ink on paper and a John Juzek violin circa 1950. -
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Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Host Mark Updegrove interviews thought leaders, historians, authors, journalists, filmmakers and others about issues vital to America's future. -
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DW News
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world. -
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NHK Newsline
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
WETA World
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Amanpour and Company
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. -
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Compass Points from PBS News
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world. -
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Asia Insight
Tuesday
May 19
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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Finding Your Roots
Larger Than Life
Tuesday
May 19
1 Hour
Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals. -
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DW News
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
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
Tuesday
May 19
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
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Donkey Hodie
Chili Jamboree; Hoof Dancing Is Hard
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Bob Dog has a hard time waiting for Grampy's slow-cook chili; Donkey wants to be a hoof dancer like Grampy. -
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Donkey Hodie
Growing the Ungrowdenia; Camp Buddy Buddy
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
After getting too much water, Donkey's new flower grows too big and disrupts her garden; the wind ruins Donkey and Panda's Camp Buddy Buddy plan. -
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Elinor Wonders Why
Wind in the Web; The Pokey Plant
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Elinor and her friends volunteer to help Mr. Raccoon put up a sign for his bakery, but the sign keeps blowing away; it's Plant Day at school and when Elinor gets a cactus, she's a little disappointed at first. -
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Rosie's Rules
Rosie's Pirate Rules; Rosie's Fun Club Job
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Rosie and Javi's pirate adventure goes awry; Rosie has trouble choosing a job at the first Fun Club meeting. -
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Phoebe & Jay
Lost and Found; Comic Tragedy
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Phoebe and Jay use a checklist to guide them through their tasks; Jay creates his first comic book and learns about the importance of page order. -
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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Lou Gehrig; I Am Marie Owens
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Lou Gehrig helps the gang focus on the good stuff rather than moping about a few bad breaks; Marie Owens shows Xavier, Yadina and Brad how to solve problems in a positive way. -
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Molly of Denali
Bird in Hand; Bye-Bye Birdie
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Molly and Tooey think they've discovered a ghost, until they realize it's a bird stuck in a dryer vent; Molly and Trini go with Nina to the Kenai National Park to see the puffins. -
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Alma's Way
Mofongo on the Go; Alma Scoots Around
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Alma and Eddie open a mofongo food truck but run out of time to make the mofongo; Alma challenges André to scooter races to prove she is faster. -
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Lyla in the Loop
Sanitation Situation; Stu Rides the Bus
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Lyla and Stu help out when the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions; Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu. -
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Weather Hunters
Corky's Weird Desert Mystery
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert. -
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Odd Squad
The Triangle Sisters; Miss Information
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
Ozzie and Orli think they know who is responsible when the museum reports missing shapes; Miss Information uses bar graphs to spread false data. -
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Wild Kratts
Birds of a Feather
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
To save the birds of paradise, Aviva puts her dancing skills on the line. -
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Wild Kratts
Googly Eye: The Night Guru
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
The Kratt brothers search for a mysterious nocturnal creature, using night-vision goggles. -
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Weather Hunters
Corky's Weird Desert Mystery
Tuesday
May 19
30 Minutes
The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert.
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WETA PBS
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Amanpour and Company
6:00PM-6:30PM
BBC News The Context
6:30PM
BBC World News America
WETA PBS Kids
WETA World
12:00PM-1:00PM
Amanpour and Company
1:00PM-1:30PM
Compass Points from PBS News
1:30PM-2:00PM
Asia Insight
3:00PM-5:00PM
The Buddha
5:00PM-5:30PM
DW News
5:30PM-6:00PM
BBC World News America
6:00PM-6:30PM
France 24
6:30PM
NHK Newsline
WETA Metro
1:30PM-2:00PM
This Old House
4:00PM-4:30PM
Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove
4:30PM-5:00PM
DW News
5:00PM-5:30PM
NHK Newsline
5:30PM-6:00PM
BBC World News America
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