KTEJ-DT TV Guide & Program Listings
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Nature
Following the lives of two tiger mothers and how they raise their cubs on an island full of threats in the forests of western Nepal.
NOVA
The surprising story of how our planet's diverse creatures became the furious feeding machines they are today.
Secrets of the Dead
Unseen documents and new sources illustrate the story of how France and the United States came together to produce the enduring symbol of freedom - the Statue of Liberty.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
BBC News
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Arkansas Talks Health
Delta Dreams
Unemployment forced almost 40 percent of the combined population of Helena-West Helena, Ark., below the poverty line; narrator Ruby Dee.
LA64
A new original LPB travel series that explores all 64 parishes of Louisiana. The series takes viewers beyond the familiar uncovering hidden gems, local traditions, remarkable architecture & the cultural threads that connect every corner of the state.
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
Exploring Arkansas
Arkansas Taste Kitchen
Cooking on the Wild Side
Phyllis Speer and John Philpot prepare wild game, side dishes and desserts.
Yoga in Practice
Moving from the periphery into the core using twists and backbends.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
A full-body flexibility workout stretches all muscles and helps with movement.
Wild Kratts
Sloth bears have unique powers, including the ability to harness the power of suction to acquire food.
Weather Hunters
A foggy Halloween almost derails Corky and Lily's trick-or-treating.
Lyla in the Loop
Luke plays doctor with Stu as a nurse and Lyla pretends to be different patients; Lyla, Everett, Luke and Stu build an elaborate track to get a tennis ball down to the lobby.
Carl the Collector
Carl's favorite sour pickle scratch-n-sniff sticker loses its smell; Carl notices that his baby blanket, Knit-Knit, has a hole in it.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Katerina has trouble deciding what she wants to be for Dress Up Day; the children show off their fancy costumes during the annual parade.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
A ghost needs to find her "oo" sound; The Eraser gets greedy while trick-or-treating; Princess Presto's Halloween costume spell goes magically wrong.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe, Jay, Grandma Annie and Pete create the family's first recipe for Sunday greens; Phoebe and Jay are excited about their first campout in the courtyard.
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.
Carl the Collector
Carl's favorite sour pickle scratch-n-sniff sticker loses its smell; Carl notices that his baby blanket, Knit-Knit, has a hole in it.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey Hodie and pals help Purple Panda celebrate his first Halloween in Someplace Else.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie wants to be Mayor for the day; Rosie decides she wants to be a statue.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
A ghost needs to find her "oo" sound; The Eraser gets greedy while trick-or-treating; Princess Presto's Halloween costume spell goes magically wrong.
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.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Katerina has trouble deciding what she wants to be for Dress Up Day; the children show off their fancy costumes during the annual parade.
Wild Kratts
Sloth bears have unique powers, including the ability to harness the power of suction to acquire food.
Antiques Roadshow
A Beggs steam train set circa 1885; a Tiffany Cypriote glass vase circa 1926; a William H.D. Koerner oil illustration circa 1935.
Nature
Following the lives of two tiger mothers and how they raise their cubs on an island full of threats in the forests of western Nepal.
A Braver Arkansas
Exploring Arkansas
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
7 Days: The Opioid Crisis
Stories of people who have struggled with addiction and families who have lost loved ones; law enforcement and medical professionals discuss the crisis in Arkansas; the steps taken by the state of Arkansas surrounding the opioid epidemic.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
One of the hottest dance halls in town.
Death in Paradise
A marine salvage hunter is killed and all the evidence seems to point to one suspect.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
BBC News
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils -- Backstage
The story of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, a collection of hippies, bohemians and musicians that embody the talent raising from the hotbed of Ozarks musical roots.
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
Exploring Arkansas
Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Yoga in Practice
Resetting the emotional circuit breaker.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
A workout to loosen and liberate the entire back.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts set off to find and re-create spider silk.
Weather Hunters
The Hunter kids head to the state park to learn why leaves change color.
Lyla in the Loop
The Loops play fun practical jokes on each other; Loops Lunch moves outside because of a blackout, but it causes many problems.
Carl the Collector
Lotta needs time to recharge after school; Forrest and Lotta team up for the Student Super Chef competition at their school.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel learns to ask before hugging Margaret; Jodi learns that it is important to ask first before touching someone else.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
The Shuffler mixes everything up at show and tell; The Shuffler and The Eraser team up to put on a show that goes very wrong; a high-flying hang-gliding adventure is interrupted.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort items; Phoebe and Jay learn how to make food labels, so everyone can participate in the potluck.
Sesame Street
Rosita and Elmo play Beach ball Bop around Sesame Street, a game where they hit a ball into the air and don't let it touch the ground; Elmo feels angry and yells at Rosita when he hits the ball and accidentally knocks over his block tower.
Carl the Collector
Lotta needs time to recharge after school; Forrest and Lotta team up for the Student Super Chef competition at their school.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey is nervous the first time she sleeps outside; Panda forgets his poetry notebook inside Donkey's messy windmill.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie accidentally gives away her doll Lele on Donating Day; Rosie and Gatita volunteer for Seniors Day at the Nature Center.
Blueberry's Clubhouse
Sesame Street
Rosita and Elmo play Beach ball Bop around Sesame Street, a game where they hit a ball into the air and don't let it touch the ground; Elmo feels angry and yells at Rosita when he hits the ball and accidentally knocks over his block tower.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel learns to ask before hugging Margaret; Jodi learns that it is important to ask first before touching someone else.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts set off to find and re-create spider silk.
Antiques Roadshow
An Asscher-cut yellow diamond ring circa 1930; a Charles Rohlfs mahogany chair; a 1958 Picasso drawing with documentation.
NOVA
The surprising story of how our planet's diverse creatures became the furious feeding machines they are today.
Arkansas TV Debates
Exploring Arkansas
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
Arkansas Week
A Braver Arkansas
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:
- Verify your local time zone (KTEJ-DT operates in the Central Time Zone).
- 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).
- Look for program start times, which typically begin on the hour or half-hour.
- 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:
- Select the Date: Choose the day you plan to watch to view scheduled programming blocks.
- 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).
- Confirm Broadcast Times: Note the start and end times for your chosen program, keeping Central Time in mind.
- 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.