KTEJ-DT TV Guide & Program Listings

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12:00 AM

Antiques Roadshow

A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.

1h
1:00 AM

Antiques Roadshow

An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.

1h
2:00 AM

Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rhythm, Roads & Roots

Vivid stories, archival imagery and expert voices outline how Missouri's cultural contributions helped shape the identity of America.

1h
3:00 AM

PBS News Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

1h
4:00 AM

Amanpour and Company

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

1h
5:00 AM

BBC News

News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.

1h
5:30 AM

Ozark Mountain Christmas

1h
6:00 AM

City of Visitors: The Story of Hot Springs, Arkansas

The history of the town that grew from the natural wonders of hot springs.

1h
7:30 AM

Cooking on the Wild Side

Phyllis Speer and John Philpot prepare wild game, side dishes and desserts.

1h
8:00 AM

Back Road Barns

Back Road Barns features barns across the state of Arkansas.

1h
9:00 AM

Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson

1h
9:30 AM

Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

1h
10:00 AM

Yoga in Practice

A gentle yoga practice allows one to consider how much passion, love and care they put into action.

1h
10:30 AM

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

A standing and floor workout in Bermuda designed to rebalance the full body and strengthen posture by loosening, lengthening, and liberating the spine.

1h
11:00 AM

Wild Kratts

Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.

1h
11:30 AM

Weather Hunters

Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.

1h
12:00 PM

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.

1h
12:30 PM

Carl the Collector

Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, but the noise on stage becomes too much for her and she leaves; Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house.

1h
1:00 PM

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Nana Platypus helps take care of Daniel when Dad Tiger is unable to pick him up from school; Daniel's class takes a field trip.

1h
1:30 PM

Phoebe & Jay

Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.

1h
2:00 PM

Sesame Street

Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.

1h
2:30 PM

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Nana Platypus helps take care of Daniel when Dad Tiger is unable to pick him up from school; Daniel's class takes a field trip.

1h
3:00 PM

Donkey Hodie

Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.

1h
3:30 PM

Rosie's Rules

Iggy wants to see the garbage truck, but Rosie doesn't know how to get it to come to their house; Rosie attempts to bring nature inside.

1h
4:00 PM

Elinor Wonders Why

Elinor, Ari and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival; Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.

1h
4:30 PM

Alma's Way

Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation; Alma finds a doll in the park.

1h
5:00 PM

Sesame Street

Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.

1h
5:30 PM

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.

1h
6:00 PM

Wild Kratts

Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.

1h
6:30 PM

Antiques Roadshow

A Kentucky cherry corner cupboard circa 1815; a Qing period nephrite jade basin; a 1911 Julian Onderdonk landscape oil.

1h
7:30 PM

Father Brown

Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death.

1h
8:30 PM

Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson

1h
9:00 PM

Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

1h
9:30 PM

Exploring Arkansas

1h
10:00 PM

Arkansas Outdoors

Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.

1h
10:30 PM

BBC World News America

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

1h
11:00 PM

Arkansas Lecture Hall

1h
12:00 AM

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.

1h
1:00 AM

American Masters

The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.

1h
2:30 AM

Exploring Arkansas

1h
3:00 AM

PBS News Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

1h
4:00 AM

Amanpour and Company

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

1h
5:00 AM

BBC News

News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.

1h
5:30 AM

The Arkansas Traveler

Travel in Arkansas.

1h
6:00 AM

The Four Seasons of Arkansas

1h
6:30 AM

Bayou Bartholomew

1h
7:30 AM

Cooking on the Wild Side

Phyllis Speer and John Philpot prepare wild game, side dishes and desserts.

1h
8:00 AM

Arkansas' First People

1h
9:30 AM

Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

1h
10:00 AM

Yoga in Practice

Good alignment is good therapy for injury.

1h
10:30 AM

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

An all-standing workout focuses on strengthening the core and lengthening the full body while toning the waist and increasing connective tissue elasticity.

1h
11:00 AM

Wild Kratts

Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.

1h
11:30 AM

Weather Hunters

The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.

1h
12:00 PM

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music; Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.

1h
12:30 PM

Carl the Collector

Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover.

1h
1:00 PM

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.

1h
1:30 PM

Phoebe & Jay

Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.

1h
2:00 PM

Sesame Street

While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.

1h
2:30 PM

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.

1h
3:00 PM

Donkey Hodie

Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam; Donkey cheers herself on in the Music Marathon.

1h
3:30 PM

Rosie's Rules

Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.

1h
4:00 PM

Elinor Wonders Why

Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far; Ari has a loose tooth.

1h
4:30 PM

Alma's Way

Alma and her friends judge a Best Bronx food truck contest; Alma and Junior are excited to play restaurant in their backyard, until Howard opens a competing restaurant.

1h
5:00 PM

Sesame Street

While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.

1h
5:30 PM

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music; Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.

1h
6:00 PM

Wild Kratts

Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.

1h
6:30 PM

Antiques Roadshow

An antique Asscher-cut diamond ring; a 1923 Dempsey vs. Gibbons fight bell; a 1970 Elvis Presley-signed album and belt.

1h
7:30 PM

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.

1h
8:30 PM

Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rifts Roads and Civil Rights

Trace Missouri's complex transformation from a battleground to a keystone state; explore the role in westward expansion, the civil war era as a border state and the persistent struggle for civil rights and racial justice.

1h
9:30 PM

Arkansas Taste Kitchen

1h
10:00 PM

Cooking on the Wild Side

Phyllis Speer and John Philpot prepare wild game, side dishes and desserts.

1h
10:30 PM

BBC World News America

A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.

1h
11:00 PM

Arkansas Taste Kitchen

1h
11:30 PM

Cooking on the Wild Side

Phyllis Speer and John Philpot prepare wild game, side dishes and desserts.

1h
12:00 AM

Nature

Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.

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KTEJ-DT is a public television station licensed to Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving viewers across Northeast Arkansas as part of the Arkansas PBS network. As a member station of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), KTEJ-DT broadcasts an extensive lineup of educational programs, national PBS flagship shows, local documentaries, and public affairs coverage. Utilizing a digital broadcast signal, the station delivers multi-channel programming designed to inform, educate, and entertain viewers throughout its regional coverage area. This TV guide page provides essential information on how to access KTEJ-DT broadcast listings, review upcoming shows, and navigate programming schedules for today and tonight.

About KTEJ-DT

KTEJ-DT operates as a primary non-commercial educational television station in Northeast Arkansas. First signed on the air in 1976, the station plays a crucial role in providing accessible educational content to communities across the region. As part of the statewide Arkansas PBS network (formerly known as AETN - Arkansas Educational Television Network), KTEJ-DT shares a synchronized primary broadcast schedule with sister stations across Arkansas while serving local viewing needs.

Broadcasting on digital channel 20 (virtual channel 19), KTEJ-DT delivers high-definition main channel programming along with multiple digital subchannels. These subchannels offer specialized broadcasting, including dedicated channels for children's educational content, lifestyle and instructional programs, and public affairs. Through its transmitter located near Alicia, Arkansas, KTEJ-DT reaches households across multiple counties, making public television accessible over the air, through regional cable systems, and via satellite providers.

Navigating the KTEJ-DT TV Guide

The KTEJ-DT TV guide serves as a comprehensive resource for viewers looking to plan their television watching. Because KTEJ-DT carries a rich mixture of daytime educational television, evening news analysis, primetime drama, and late-night arts programming, checking the broadcast lineup ensures you do not miss your favorite broadcasts.

A standard daily schedule for KTEJ-DT is structured around key viewing blocks:

  • Morning & Afternoon: Dedicated primarily to children's educational programming from PBS KIDS, alongside instructional and regional interest segments.
  • Late Afternoon & Early Evening: Features news analysis, public affairs, cooking shows, and travel documentaries.
  • Primetime (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT): Features flagship PBS series, including science investigative reports, historical documentaries, British drama, and local Arkansas PBS specials.
  • Late Night: Offers encore presentations of primetime shows, independent films, and music performance series.

Using TV Guide Listings for Tonight on KTEJ-DT

When searching for tv guide listings for tonight on KTEJ-DT, it is helpful to understand how evening schedules are typically arranged. Primetime broadcast lineups on Arkansas PBS stations like KTEJ-DT often follow a weekly theme structure. For instance, Sunday evenings frequently feature masterpiece dramas and historical series, science and nature programs air mid-week, while local interest documentaries and music programs highlight weekend schedules.

To check tonight's television listings effectively:

  1. Verify your local time zone (KTEJ-DT operates in the Central Time Zone).
  2. Check whether you are viewing the main Arkansas PBS HD feed or one of KTEJ-DT's digital subchannels (such as PBS KIDS or Create).
  3. Look for program start times, which typically begin on the hour or half-hour.
  4. Review episode descriptions and broadcast ratings to determine suitability for family viewing.

Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule updates and special broadcast event times.

KTEJ-DT Programming Categories

KTEJ-DT broadcasts a wide array of non-commercial programming suited for diverse audiences across Northeast Arkansas. Core broadcast categories include:

  • Children's & Educational: Commercial-free educational programming aimed at early childhood development and school-age children.
  • News & Public Affairs: In-depth national news coverage, political analysis, and regional public affairs series focusing on Arkansas community issues.
  • Documentaries & History: Comprehensive historical retrospectives, investigative science series, and nature programs.
  • Drama & Arts: Award-winning theatrical performances, mystery series, literary adaptations, and live musical showcases.
  • Lifestyle & How-To: Practical programs covering cooking, woodworking, gardening, home improvement, and travel.

How to Use the KTEJ-DT TV Schedule

Finding specific broadcast times on KTEJ-DT is straightforward when following these viewing steps:

  1. Select the Date: Choose the day you plan to watch to view scheduled programming blocks.
  2. Identify the Subchannel: Determine if the show you want is on KTEJ-DT Channel 19.1 (PBS Main HD), 19.2 (Create), 19.3 (PBS KIDS), or 19.4 (WORLD).
  3. Confirm Broadcast Times: Note the start and end times for your chosen program, keeping Central Time in mind.
  4. Note Re-Airings: Public television programs frequently re-air overnight or during weekend encore slots if you miss a primetime broadcast.

Viewing Information & Signal Availability

KTEJ-DT programming can be accessed across Northeast Arkansas through several delivery methods:

  • Over-the-Air (OTA): Viewers using a digital TV antenna can receive KTEJ-DT on virtual channel 19 across Jonesboro and surrounding counties.
  • Cable Television: Regional cable providers throughout Northeast Arkansas carry KTEJ-DT on designated local channel assignments.
  • Satellite Services: Major satellite TV operators offer KTEJ-DT within the local Jonesboro broadcast market area.
  • Online & Streaming: Live streaming of Arkansas PBS and on-demand access to selected KTEJ-DT shows are available via the official Arkansas PBS website and PBS App.

Time-Zone and Regional Schedule Considerations

KTEJ-DT broadcasts in the Central Time Zone (CT). Viewers tuning in from neighboring regions or checking online listings should keep time differences in mind. While KTEJ-DT shares a core schedule with other Arkansas PBS stations (such as KETS in Little Rock or KETG in Arkadelphia), minor local variations or emergency weather alerts specific to Northeast Arkansas may occasionally adjust broadcast timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KTEJ-DT?

KTEJ-DT is the PBS member television station licensed to Jonesboro, Arkansas, operating as part of the statewide Arkansas PBS network.

Where can I find the KTEJ-DT TV schedule?

You can find the KTEJ-DT schedule through online TV guide listings, the Arkansas PBS website, local newspaper broadcast logs, or program guides provided by cable and satellite operators.

What is on KTEJ-DT tonight?

Tonight's lineup on KTEJ-DT typically features news coverage in the early evening, followed by primetime PBS documentaries, dramas, or local public affairs shows. Check current TV guide listings for exact showtimes.

What channel is KTEJ-DT on over-the-air?

Over the air, KTEJ-DT broadcasts on virtual channel 19 (digital channel 20) in the Jonesboro, Arkansas television market.

Does KTEJ-DT broadcast in high definition?

Yes, KTEJ-DT broadcasts its main PBS network programming in high definition on subchannel 19.1.

Do KTEJ-DT program times change?

Yes, broadcast schedules can change due to pledge drives, special breaking news, local public interest programming, or live national events. Checking daily listings ensures up-to-date viewing times.