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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.
Annie Oakley: American Experience
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Frontline
A report on the rising fear of deportation among Haitians who fled to the U.S.
Frontline
A Venezuelan family struggles to retain its legal status amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown; the uncertain future of those who fled to the U.S., including men who were sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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.
Frontline
A report on the rising fear of deportation among Haitians who fled to the U.S.
Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Following the stories of enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought to define democracy and their liberty through the Revolutionary War.
Antiques Roadshow
An Asscher-cut yellow diamond ring circa 1930; a Charles Rohlfs mahogany chair; a 1958 Picasso drawing with documentation.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1933 "Duck Soup" movie poster; an 1867 Carl Haag watercolor; an Edward Gilpin watch circa 1670.
Arthur
Arthur and Buster work with Binky on an art project; Arthur becomes distressed when his lucky pencil keeps getting shorter and shorter.
Odd Squad
Captain O decides to partner Orli with someone unexpected; Omni and Osric must catch a villain before the steam train they're on is thrown into another dimension.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts are on a mission to figure out the differences between African and Asian elephants; they soon discover that despite their differences, all elephants have lots in common, like feelings, emotions, and real intelligence.
Weather Hunters
The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, but then gets way too many; Lyla and Luke put their sisters, Liana and Louisa, through a babysitting test.
Carl the Collector
Carl and his pals are excited about trick-or-treating until Forrest shares a spooky rumor that Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel gets mad at Miss Elaina that he wants to push her, but then remembers the importance of self-control and how to stop himself from hurting a friend; Farmer Daniel gets mad when Margaret knocks down his fence.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
Mr. More takes letter m's and makes more Mr. Mores; Alpha Pig's transforming shoes go haywire; Power Paige wants a Miss Mega comic.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories.
Sesame Street
Rudy is afraid of getting a shot at the doctor's office, so Nina and Abby play pretend to show what the visit will be like so he can feel less scared.
Nature
After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo and the Sesame Street gang go on an African safari, traveling to Kenya's Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet the elephant and the keepers who care for her.
Rosie's Rules
While trick-or-treating, Rosie and Javi try to avoid a pirate ghost who may be haunting the cul-de-sac; Rosie and Javi offer to help make Crystal's haunted house spooky.
Elinor Wonders Why
The kids learn the benefits of eating different colored foods; Olive tries to get a picture of a puffin.
Alma's Way
A dirty Chacho runs away at the park; Alma realizes that Frankie's old sneakers are more valuable than they appear.
Molly of Denali
Molly spends the night at Tooey's house when a blizzard strikes Qyah; Molly loses her fish charm bracelet in an ice hole.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.
Annie Oakley: American Experience
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
American Experience
The race massacre and insurrection that occurred in Wilmington, N.C., in 1898, saw the murder of dozens of Black residents.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
BBC News The World Today
In-depth reporting, interviews and analysis of big, breaking international news stories.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
The evolving meaning of the Statue of Liberty and how it embodies values and conflicts in America, from abolition to the treatment of refugees.
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.
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.
Hotel Portofino
Rose and her mother arrive at the hotel to evaluate a prospective marriage with Lucian; Lucian's mother, Bella, finds herself vulnerable to extortion.
Annie Oakley: American Experience
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.
Arthur and the Haunted Tree House
Francine meets an old woman who has a mysterious past; Binky ends up at Mr. Ratburn's haunted house; Muffy and Bailey cut through a dark cemetery; Arthur, Buster and Ladonna fear their treehouse may be haunted.
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.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Wombats create a summer version of Halloween; the Wombats design and build their own snow globe.
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.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor and her friends investigate the purpose of smell; Elinor is excited to explore with Camilla Dromedary, but Camilla is more interested in playing dress up.
Alma's Way
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.
Molly of Denali
Molly helps Jake, who is non-Native, properly dress as Indigenous hero Walter Harper for Halloween; Molly is on a mission to find out what is causing the trees to turn rusty brown.
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.
Big Cats 24/7
Under attack from a growing number of intruder male lions, the moms with young cubs must find the rest of the pride; leopard Lediba risks it all for a meal; the cheetah cubs face danger during a vital lesson in survival.
Big Cats 24/7
Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their young; rising floodwaters push male leopards closer together as leopard mom Lediba and cheetah mom Pobe fight to keep their cubs alive.
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.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
BBC News The World Today
In-depth reporting, interviews and analysis of big, breaking international news stories.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Mediterranean guitarist Pavlo performs with special guests on the Greek island of Santorini; featuring classic songs from Pavlo, Benise and Daniel Emmet.
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What is the WJCT-DT TV Guide?
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