Saturday, February 28th TV listings for Metro (WETA-TV5) Washington, D.C.
People of the North The Beautiful West (Alesund)
Unique food, art and culture of Norway's West Coast; a tasting menu complete with the region's traditional delicacies.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Tomato Makeovers
Calabrian panzanella; Burmese tomato salad with shallots and peanuts; tomato conserva; upside-down tomato tart with Parmesan pastry.
Ask This Old House Toys and Color; Air Switch
Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet.
The Chavis Chronicles Dr. Cheryl LaRoche
Archaeologist and historian Dr. Cheryl LaRoche discusses AME Bishop Paul Quinn's role in freedom movements.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Hidden Delight
An old rustic shed sits along a well-worn, overgrown country walkway.
Secrets of the Dead Hannibal in the Alps
Explorers, archaeologists and scientists combine technology and ancient texts to prove that Hannibal's army crossed the Alps to launch an attack on Rome.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Artistic Roots
The roots of director Spike Lee and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
American Masters A Song for Cesar
A unique view of the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement as well as other facets of his life from childhood to his final days.
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region.
WETA Arts February 2026
All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves. Hosted by Felicia Curry.
Science, health, technology and environment experts and professionals address issues such as artificial intelligence, medicine and climate science.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
History With David Rubenstein Doris Goodwin
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Independent Lens The Inquisitor
Exploring the life and legacy of former Rep. Barbara Jordan (Texas), highlighting her powerful voice, integrity and influence on U.S. politics while revealing the private struggle behind her public strength.
Independent Lens Ratified
The push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia.
Independent Lens The Inquisitor
Exploring the life and legacy of former Rep. Barbara Jordan (Texas), highlighting her powerful voice, integrity and influence on U.S. politics while revealing the private struggle behind her public strength.
Just a Mortal Man -- The Jerry Lawson Story
The life and career of Jerry Lawson, the original lead singer of The Persuasions, including his battle with substance abuse and his work as a mentor for developmentally challenged adults.
PBS Arts Talk Ann Curry With Min Jin Lee
Journalist Ann Curry conducts a deep, frank interview with bestselling author Min Jin Lee.
Nature Parenthood: Jungles
Animal parents become masters of their environment in order to raise their young in the complex jungle; an orangutan spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living; a crab creates the perfect home for her crablets.
NOVA Stone Age Temple Mystery
New evidence sheds light on Turkey's Gobekli Tepe, the world's oldest temple, and how archaeologists think about the roots of civilization.
Secrets of the Dead Hannibal in the Alps
Explorers, archaeologists and scientists combine technology and ancient texts to prove that Hannibal's army crossed the Alps to launch an attack on Rome.
This Old House Needham: Pouring It On
Removing and saving the kitchen cabinets for reuse; tackling the chimney teardown; foundation plans.
Ask This Old House Split Water Heater; Attic Ladder
Upgrading a home to a solar-assisted split heat pump water heater; three common houseplant pests and simple tricks to banish them; installing an attic ladder.