WXXI-DT TV Guide & Program Schedule

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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

Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story

Everyday photographer Carol Highsmith wakes up with one mission -- to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its mountains and quirky roadside attractions to unforgettable characters both known and unknown.

1h
3:30 AM

Amanpour and Company

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

1h
4:30 AM

This Old House

Front porch; firewood from a Norway maple; siding is almost complete; Norm and Liz work on the deck; ornamental brackets are installed; quartz counters installed; in Newton, Roger creates a new walkway; Liz puts in new windows; eight drywells.

1h
5:00 AM

Design in Mind: Bunny Williams -- Not a House but a Home

The life and work of interior designer Bunny Williams, including tours of her Upper East Side apartment in New York and her country home and gardens in Connecticut.

1h
5:30 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
7:00 AM

Speaking Grief

Families from across the U.S. discuss how they cope with loss and address common misconceptions about grief.

1h
8:00 AM

A Town Called Victoria

Following the burning down of a mosque, a quiet community in Texas reckons with what drove a man to hate.

1h
9:00 AM

Antiques Roadshow

A 1943 Albert Einstein letter; an early 20th-century gold signet ring collection; a Louis Comfort Tiffany seascape oil circa 1880.

1h
10:00 AM

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.

1h
10:30 AM

Odd Squad

A young agent in training gets lost at headquarters; Olive and Otto try to stop a villain with a vendetta against cubes.

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

Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.

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

Molly of Denali

Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is.

1h
5:30 PM

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow; Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.

1h
6:00 PM

Baking With Julia

Martha Stewart whips up a three-tiered wedding cake with rum buttercream icing.

1h
6:30 PM

This Old House

The house in Newton is nearly finished; Kevin finds Tommy and Charlie installing a final detail on the stove; Roger uses flowers, shrubs, and fruit trees to highlight the yard; Liz and Joe pick a countertop.

1h
7:00 PM

A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway

Rick Sebak travels America's first transcontinental highway, from New York to San Francisco, citing America's culture, food, traditions and automobiles.

1h
8:00 PM

Nature

Three orphaned lion cubs fend for themselves on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.

1h
9:00 PM

NOVA

Tracing the story of where we came from and when we became humans that not only look like us but think and behave as we do.

1h
10:00 PM

BBC News The Context

A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.

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

PBS News Hour

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

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.

1h
1:00 AM

NOVA

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land.

1h
2:00 AM

Resolve to Solve With Miles O'Brien

From Phoenix to Sydney, finding solutions for extreme heat that is reshaping lives across the globe.

1h
3:00 AM

Amanpour and Company

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

1h
4:00 AM

BBC News

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

1h
4:30 AM

This Old House

The house in Newton is nearly finished; Kevin finds Tommy and Charlie installing a final detail on the stove; Roger uses flowers, shrubs, and fruit trees to highlight the yard; Liz and Joe pick a countertop.

1h
5:00 AM

NOVA

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land.

1h
6:00 AM

Resolve to Solve With Miles O'Brien

From Phoenix to Sydney, finding solutions for extreme heat that is reshaping lives across the globe.

1h
7:00 AM

Fantastic New York

1h
7:30 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
9:00 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
10:00 AM

Arthur

There's a new hallway monitor at Lakewood Elementary; Ladonna Compson thinks everyone likes her.

1h
10:30 AM

Odd Squad

Olive and Otto investigate a case in which people have turned into puppets; Delivery Debbie and Delivery Doug need help when their food disappears.

1h
11:00 AM

Wild Kratts

An aardvark accidentally becomes a stowaway in Chris' backpack.

1h
11:30 AM

Weather Hunters

Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project.

1h
12:00 PM

Lyla in the Loop

Lyla has to help multiple people but rushes each task, which makes things worse; Lyla must use her left hand after hurting her right wrist.

1h
12:30 PM

Carl the Collector

Lotta is determined to show Skyler that she is more than just "headphone girl"; the new kid in school causes a hullabaloo on the playground.

1h
1:00 PM

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel makes a sea turtle for his class mural at school; Prince Wednesday and Chrissie find a caterpillar.

1h
1:30 PM

Phoebe & Jay

Phoebe and Jay learn how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment; Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to tell time.

1h
2:00 PM

Sesame Street

Tamir is disappointed when Grandma Nell shows off the drawing he made for Chris before it is finished.

1h
2:30 PM

Work It Out Wombats!

Mr. E has a lot of ping-pong balls and the survey says that he should sell the purple ones; Super's lost her glasses and the Lost and Found Patrol try to find them.

1h
3:00 PM

Donkey Hodie

Donkey is excited about directing a new show starring all her pals; Donkey and Panda discover a surprise spider.

1h
3:30 PM

Rosie's Rules

Things get out of control when Rosie starts a pet-sitting business; Rosie plays with a rock from Javi's rock collection.

1h
4:00 PM

Elinor Wonders Why

Elinor and her friends come up with a plan when lizards get in the way of Mrs. Beaver's new park bench; Elinor and her friends observe birds.

1h
4:30 PM

Alma's Way

Alma takes shortcuts so she can play soccer with Beto, but her plan backfires; Alma saves the Nighttime Dance Break party.

1h
5:00 PM

Molly of Denali

When one of Connie's prized turkeys goes missing on Molly and Tooey's watch, it's up to them to track it down; Molly, Tooey and Trini decide to build their own sailboat and voyage to distant waters.

1h
5:30 PM

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Isaac Newton shows Xavier that when it comes to solving something tricky, it's best to slow down and think through the problem; Golda Meir shows Yadina that she should tell people when there's a big problem, so it can be solved together.

1h
6:00 PM

Baking With Julia

Martha Stewart assembles a wedding cake, from the initial layering to building the support structure.

1h
6:30 PM

This Old House

Kevin tours the renovated house with the homeowners; the apprentices who worked on the house meet Tommy and Kevin to discuss what they've been doing; everyone gathers around the newel post to insert a time capsule for future generations.

1h
7:00 PM

Frank Lloyd Wright's Boynton House: The Next Hundred Years

Restoring and rehabilitating the Boynton House, one of the few Frank Lloyd Wright creations still functioning as a private, single-family residence.

1h
8:00 PM

Pompeii: The New Dig

The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

1h
9:00 PM

Pompeii: The New Dig

Italian archaeologists discover a woman with pearl earrings and gold in one of Pompeii's richest homes.

1h
10:00 PM

BBC News The Context

A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.

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

PBS News Hour

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

1h
12:00 AM

Ridley

Ridley investigates a jewelry heist that turns into a murder case and thinks it may be an inside job.

1h

WXXI-DT is a public television channel offering educational programming, news, documentaries, performance arts, and community-focused broadcasts. Finding an accurate television lineup helps viewers plan their daily viewing, stay informed about upcoming series, and discover featured specials. This tv guide provides clear guidance on how to navigate the WXXI-DT broadcast lineup, review daily schedules, and check program details.

About WXXI-DT

WXXI-DT serves as a non-commercial public television station dedicated to providing high-quality educational, cultural, and informational content. As part of its public broadcasting mission, the channel delivers a diverse selection of local and national programming designed to inform, educate, and inspire viewers across its service region.

The channel's lineup spans children's educational series, in-depth news analysis, nature and science documentaries, historical retrospectives, and artistic performances. Because WXXI-DT focuses on public service broadcasting, its programming schedule offers an alternative to commercial television, emphasizing long-form storytelling, local community perspectives, and accessible educational media.

WXXI-DT TV Guide: Daily and Weekly Listings

Using a daily tv guide makes it simple to track what is airing across morning, afternoon, and evening broadcast blocks. Public television stations organize their schedules around regular programming blocks to serve different audience needs throughout the day:

  • Morning and Early Afternoon: Typically dedicated to educational children's programming, instructional content, and family-friendly series.
  • Late Afternoon and Early Evening: Often features news broadcasts, public affairs programs, lifestyle series, and regional interest features.
  • Primetime Evening: Focuses on flagship documentaries, drama series, performance arts specials, and investigative journalism.
  • Late Night: Features encore presentations, independent films, and secondary broadcast blocks.

To check specific show times, episode titles, or program descriptions, consult the active program grid above or review published local listings for exact air times on specific calendar dates.

TV Guide Listings for Tonight on WXXI-DT

Checking the tv guide listings for tonight allows viewers to stay up to date with evening broadcasts, series premieres, and special presentations. Evening programming on public television frequently includes long-form documentary series, local public affairs discussions, dramatic storytelling, and musical performances.

Because broadcast schedules can be adjusted for live events, pledge drives, or breaking news coverage, checking tonight's schedule ensures you do not miss scheduled broadcasts or time adjustments. Viewers seeking specific broadcast slots should review the program grid by date and time zone to confirm exact start times for evening shows.

Programming Categories on WXXI-DT

WXXI-DT broadcasts a wide array of content genres tailored to lifelong learners, families, and news enthusiasts. Primary programming categories include:

  • News and Public Affairs: In-depth coverage of local, national, and international events, featured interviews, and panel discussions.
  • Documentary and History: Comprehensive exploration of historical events, scientific discoveries, cultural heritage, and environmental topics.
  • Arts and Performance: Broadcasts featuring theater, classical music concerts, dance performances, and profiles of fine artists.
  • Children and Education: Commercial-free educational series designed to support early childhood development, literacy, and STEM learning.
  • Lifestyle and Culture: Programs focused on cooking, travel, gardening, home improvement, and regional hobbies.

How to Use the WXXI-DT Schedule Effectively

Navigating television listings efficiently ensures you can quickly find your favorite programs and discover upcoming broadcasts. Follow these steps to make the most of the channel schedule:

  1. Select the Date: Choose the current day or browse future dates to view upcoming programming.
  2. Identify the Time Block: Filter or scroll to morning, afternoon, or primetime blocks depending on when you plan to watch.
  3. Check Program Details: Click or tap on individual program titles to review episode summaries, ratings, and original air dates.
  4. Verify Time Zone Settings: Ensure your schedule view matches your local time zone, as regional carriage can shift actual broadcast times.
  5. Note Re-Airings: Public television channels frequently re-air primetime documentaries and public affairs series later in the week or during weekend blocks.

Viewing and Reception Information

WXXI-DT can be accessed through several standard broadcast and distribution methods depending on your location and television provider:

  • Over-the-Air (OTA) Antenna: Available via digital television antennas within the station's broadcast coverage area.
  • Cable TV: Carried by regional cable providers on dedicated digital channel slots.
  • Satellite Services: Available through satellite television packages carrying local channel lineups.
  • Online and Streaming: Select programming, live streams, and video-on-demand content may be available through official station digital platforms and public television streaming applications.

Channel numbers vary by provider and geographical location. Viewers should consult their cable or satellite provider's local channel lineup to confirm the exact channel assignment for WXXI-DT in their area.

Regional Variations and Time Zone Differences

Television schedules are tied to regional broadcast operations and local provider distribution. While national public television programming forms the backbone of the schedule, local stations insert regional news, community programming, and specialized educational broadcasts into the daily grid.

Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Always check the latest listings for the most current schedule, particularly during holidays, special live broadcasts, or seasonal schedule changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WXXI-DT TV Guide?

The WXXI-DT TV Guide is a daily schedule resource that lists broadcast times, show titles, episode details, and program categories airing on the channel.

What is on WXXI-DT tonight?

Tonight's schedule typically features news programs, primetime documentaries, public affairs discussions, or arts performances. Check the schedule grid above for tonight's exact program lineup.

Where can I find the WXXI-DT schedule for today?

You can view today's complete programming lineup by selecting the current date in the TV guide section on this page or through your local television service provider.

Do WXXI-DT program times change?

Yes. While most programs follow a regular schedule, broadcast times may occasionally shift due to special events, extended documentary presentations, or community programming. Checking current listings ensures accurate timing.

Is WXXI-DT available over the air?

Yes, WXXI-DT broadcasts digitally over the air for viewers using a standard digital antenna within its broadcast coverage area.

How do I check upcoming programs on WXXI-DT?

Use the date selector in the schedule grid to look ahead at listings for upcoming days and plan your viewing or recording schedule accordingly.