WQED-DT TV Guide and Program Listings
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Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
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An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from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.
POV
Two Nairobi women overcome challenges including local politics to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a cultural hub.
The Epitome of Grace: The Therese Rocco Story
The early life and career of the first female assistant police chief.
The Epitome of Grace: The Story of the First Female Assistant Police Chief in the Nation
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
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An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from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.
POV
Two Nairobi women overcome challenges including local politics to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a cultural hub.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Decompressing the vertebrae and stretching the spine.
Sit and Be Fit
A fun workout with novelty music and choreography.
Arthur
Fern gets a cell phone; Brain does not want everyone to know that he was held back in kindergarten.
Odd Squad
Agents from the Big O's office threaten to shut down Odd Squad; Oona meets Dr. O's replacement.
Wild Kratts
Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.
Weather Hunters
Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
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.
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.
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.
Sesame Street
Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.
Work It Out Wombats!
Super hunts for a lost sticker while the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old "Sticker Monster" story; the Wombats teach Zeke how to count to 10.
Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves takes a look at the sights outside of Amsterdam, from Haarlem, to Rotterdam, Delft and Zuiderzee.
Rick Steves' Europe
Exploring the backstreets of Cairo on a tuk-tuk; baking pita bread; chiseling a tombstone; King Tut's gold; the ancient Sphinx; climbing to the center of a pyramid.
Antiques Roadshow
A Kentucky cherry corner cupboard circa 1815; a Qing period nephrite jade basin; a 1911 Julian Onderdonk landscape oil.
Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece
Susan meets Cecily's sister and husband at the Traherne's hotel and learns more about the hotel's former employee found guilty of murder; in Conway's novel, Pund investigates Melissa James' murder and learns about possible suspects.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
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.
Chatsworth Through Time
The history, architecture, landscape and artwork of Chatsworth House, an English estate and home of one of Europe's most significant collections of fine art.
BBC News: The Context USA
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.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
American Masters
The life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor and championed human rights over his decades-long career.
Live From the Artists Den
Lord Huron performs at the historic Mission Playhouse in San Gabriel, Calif.; songs include "The Night We Met," "Bag of Bones," "Who Laughs Last" and "Meet Me in the Woods.".
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
American Masters
The life and career of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who authored 57 books, taught as a university professor and championed human rights over his decades-long career.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
A workout focuses on the shoulders, back and neck.
Sit and Be Fit
A new exercise uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.
Arthur
Baby Kate and her dog, Pal, venture to the Children's Zoo in search of the Dolly Llama; Brian and Sue Ellen decline to join the Lakewood Pride Committee.
Odd Squad
A young agent in training gets lost at headquarters; Olive and Otto try to stop a villain with a vendetta against cubes.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
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.
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.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.
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.
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 Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.
Rick Steves' Europe
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, including the fabled city of Alexandria; pharaohs' tombs and temples in Luxor, Egypt; a riverboat cruise; Ramesses II's temple at Abu Simbel.
Antiques Roadshow
An antique Asscher-cut diamond ring; a 1923 Dempsey vs. Gibbons fight bell; a 1970 Elvis Presley-signed album and belt.
Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece
Susan investigates what Alan Conway knew about the Frank Parris murder, but DS Locke warns her to stay away from the case.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Orchard House: Home of Little Women
The private home of Louisa May Alcott and her family in Concord, Mass., provides the setting for her book, "Little Women.".
BBC News: The Context USA
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.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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.
WQED-DT TV Schedule & Channel Overview
WQED-DT is a public television station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating as a member station of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). A pioneer in educational television, WQED holds a historic place as the first community-supported public television station in the United States. Viewers turn to the channel for high-quality educational programming, local documentaries, performing arts, public affairs, and trusted children's entertainment.
This TV guide provides viewers with a clear overview of how to navigate WQED-DT's broadcast schedule, discover featured PBS programs, and track daily program times across primary and digital subchannels.
About WQED-DT
WQED-DT operates on virtual channel 13 and serves the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, along with surrounding regions in southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. Managed by WQED Multimedia, the station has produced iconic public television content throughout its history—most notably serving as the original production home of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
In addition to its main High Definition (HD) broadcast, WQED-DT offers multiple digital subchannels dedicated to distinct programming formats. These typically include WQED Create (focusing on cooking, travel, crafts, and lifestyle programs), WQED World (focusing on news, documentaries, and public affairs), and the PBS KIDS channel (providing 24/7 educational children's programming).
Using the WQED-DT TV Guide
Navigating the WQED-DT TV guide allows viewers to plan their daily and weekly viewing. Public television schedules are structured to accommodate diverse audiences throughout the day, balancing early childhood education in the morning with instructional lifestyle shows in the afternoon and flagship prime-time documentaries or dramas in the evening.
When reviewing the schedule, keep in mind that WQED-DT operates primarily on Eastern Time (ET). Broadcast times for syndicated or national PBS programs follow local time zone alignments, though special live events or national breaking coverage may occasionally alter scheduled times.
TV Guide Listings for Tonight on WQED-DT
Prime-time programming on WQED-DT generally begins at 8:00 PM ET. Checking the TV guide listings for tonight helps viewers stay up to date with rotating weekly lineups. Standard evening blocks often showcase flagship PBS series such as PBS NewsHour during the early evening, followed by rotating prime-time features:
- Sundays: British dramas, mystery series, and classic performance arts presented via Masterpiece.
- Mondays & Tuesdays: In-depth science and history documentaries featured on programs like NOVA and FRONTLINE, alongside historical films by Ken Burns.
- Wednesdays: Nature and natural history programming, including NATURE.
- Thursdays & Fridays: Local interest programs, Pittsburgh history documentaries, regional public affairs, and arts showcases.
Because broadcast schedules can shift due to pledge drives, special breaking news, or live broadcasts, checking current day-of listings ensures exact episode timing.
Featured Programming & Content Categories
WQED-DT provides a varied mix of national PBS content and locally produced Pittsburgh-centric series:
- Children's Educational Content: Morning and early afternoon blocks feature trusted series like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Sesame Street, and Curious George.
- Documentaries & History: Comprehensive historical explorations, scientific investigations, and regional specials highlighting Western Pennsylvania's history, architecture, and culture.
- Arts & Performance: Concert specials, theatrical performances, and musical showcases presented through series like Great Performances.
- Lifestyle & How-To: Cooking, gardening, woodworking, and home improvement series featured primarily during daytime blocks and on the WQED Create subchannel.
How to Use the Schedule Effectively
To find specific show times and ensure you do not miss upcoming episodes on WQED-DT, follow these practical steps:
- Select the specific broadcast date you wish to review.
- Confirm the channel feed you are viewing (Main HD, WQED Create, WQED World, or PBS KIDS).
- Cross-reference show times with Eastern Time (ET) to account for regional differences.
- Review episode descriptions for premiere tags or repeat broadcast dates.
- Check updated listings prior to broadcast for last-minute schedule adjustments.
Reception & Viewing Options
WQED-DT is accessible through several viewing methods across its coverage area:
- Over-the-Air (OTA): Free digital broadcast reception via antenna on Channel 13 across Southwestern Pennsylvania and adjacent territories.
- Cable & Satellite: Standard and High-Definition channel placements on major regional providers including Comcast Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DIRECTV, and DISH Network.
- Digital & Streaming: Select programming and live station feeds are accessible via the PBS App, WQED's official online platform, and participating streaming services carrying local PBS channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WQED-DT?
WQED-DT is the main PBS member television station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, broadcasting public educational, cultural, and news programming.
Where can I find TV guide listings for tonight on WQED-DT?
Tonight's broadcast lineup can be checked using online TV guide listings, local electronic program guides (EPG) on your cable or satellite box, or directly through WQED's schedule listings.
What channel is WQED-DT?
WQED broadcasts over-the-air on virtual channel 13. Channel positions on cable, fiber, and satellite systems vary by provider and location.
Does WQED-DT offer subchannels?
Yes, WQED operates multiple digital subchannels, including WQED Create, WQED World, and the 24/7 PBS KIDS channel.
Why do broadcast times sometimes change?
Program times may shift due to live news coverage, special pledge programming, national PBS scheduling changes, or extended broadcast events.