Saturday, May 23rd TV listings for Metro (WETA-TV5) Washington, D.C.
People of the North A Day of Celebration
Celebrating the 17th of May amid the natural beauty of Finse; during winter and late spring, the only transportation to the snow-covered peaks is either by skis or the Bergen Railroad.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Professional Breads at Home
Three-seed beer pretzels; olive oil challah; kneading; the best way to sharpen serrated knives.
Ask This Old House Hang Shades; Steep Landscaping
Installing top-down bottom-up shades to block the outside view for a tiny guard dog; the anatomy of toilet tanks, common failures and how to fix a running toilet; landscaping a steep front yard.
Energy Switch Efficiency and Conservation
The benefits of using less energy; Maggie Molina, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships; Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, Utility Advantage.
The Chavis Chronicles Rabbi Kaplan & Jamaal Abdul-Alim
Rabbi Bob Kaplan, founder of JCRC-NY, reveals his work fighting bigotry and rebuilding fractured communities; writer and journalist Jamaal Abdul-Alim delves into gun violence in underserved communities.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Royal Majesty
A secluded waterfall in the mountains.
Nature Attenborough's Wonder of Song
Exploring seven animal songs found in nature and their significance in the lives of their species, from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale.
NOVA When Whales Could Walk
Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.
Shared Planet Waters
Stories of people setting a new standard for aquatic wildlife protection, from the reefs of Indonesia to an Idaho beaver dam.
Asian Americans Breaking Through
Asian Americans navigate their growing influence at the turn of the millennium, but also face what it means to be an American in a polarized society.
POV Liquor Store Dreams
Two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconcile their dreams with those of their immigrant parents as they confront the racial landscape of Los Angeles.
If You Lived Here Hillcrest
Touring homes and communities in the Washington, D.C. region.
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.
Peg of My Heart New
For 50 years, Peg developed the "Peg O'my heart" tomato; in 2025, it joined Seed Savers Exchange, a group protecting America's food legacy by connecting people through the collection and sharing of diverse heirloom seeds and stories.
The 51st State (2001)
A chemist (Samuel L. Jackson) who produces illegal drugs travels to Liverpool, England, to negotiate one last deal before he retires.
A group of students from the Washington Urban Debate League attend a summer camp where they sharpen arguments that reflect their own lives.
Independent Lens Light of the Setting Sun New
Filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family's mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949.
The 51st State (2001)
A chemist (Samuel L. Jackson) who produces illegal drugs travels to Liverpool, England, to negotiate one last deal before he retires.
A group of students from the Washington Urban Debate League attend a summer camp where they sharpen arguments that reflect their own lives.
Independent Lens Light of the Setting Sun New
Filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family's mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949.
Nature Attenborough's Wonder of Song
Exploring seven animal songs found in nature and their significance in the lives of their species, from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale.
NOVA When Whales Could Walk
Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.
Shared Planet Waters
Stories of people setting a new standard for aquatic wildlife protection, from the reefs of Indonesia to an Idaho beaver dam.
This Old House Walpole ADU: Board & Batten Down the Hatches
Visiting a factory that makes engineered plank flooring; installing some board and batten wall paneling in the new mudroom.
Ask This Old House Picnic Table; Insurance Policies
The perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night; breaking down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy; rebuilding a picnic table.
Antiques Roadshow Junk in the Trunk 15 New
Finds include a 1961 JFK Santa Claus Letter, a 1979 Ed Ruscha Stage Fright ink on paper and a John Juzek violin circa 1950.
Compass Points From PBS News New
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.