Sunday, October 18th TV listings for Metro (WETA-TV5) Washington, D.C.
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Nature Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure
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.
NOVA Evolution: Brain Power
How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures.
Secrets of the Dead Africa's Golden City
New archaeological discoveries reveal the true scope of the ancient city of Zimbabwe's global importance.
The Most Beautiful Deaths in the World
A deadly civil war threatened El Salvador in the 1980s, many families fled north to Washington, became a hotspot of Salvadoran resettlement. But the legacy of violence remained inescapable, forcing Salvadorans to figure out a new way forward.
POV Shorts This Is America
A portrait of Mermaid and Milan, emerging runway divas in the drag ballroom community.
Austin City Limits Ari Lennox
R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox performs songs from "Vacancy" alongside fan favorites "Soft Girl Era" and "Shea Butter Baby."
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Visionaries
The risk-taking ancestors of businessman Richard Branson, designer Maya Lin and architect Frank Gehry.
Euromaxx at It´s Best European Islands at Its Best
Discover the green island of Ireland, find out why the inhabitants of La Gomera like to whistle, enjoy the view from Europe's highest sea cliffs on Madeira, then ride in a donkey cab through the small Greek island of Hydra.
Compass Points From PBS News New
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.
History With David Rubenstein Steve Inskeep
Journalist Steve Inskeep.
Bucks County, USA Peace Valley
The conflict gets personal as the school board elections reach a crescendo; the community gathers on election night to hear the results.
Professor T Natural Causes New
Jasper's new relationship is put to the test when a mysterious death arouses his suspicions.
Maigret on Masterpiece The Hanged Man -- Part 1 New
Maigret investigates a young woman's death, putting himself directly in the path of people who will do anything to keep the truth hidden.
The police chase the other half of the stolen Brink's-Mat gold when it resurfaces; in Tenerife, John Palmer's successful timeshare business starts to attract unwanted attention.
Austin City Limits Ari Lennox
R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox performs songs from "Vacancy" alongside fan favorites "Soft Girl Era" and "Shea Butter Baby."
Bucks County, USA Peace Valley
The conflict gets personal as the school board elections reach a crescendo; the community gathers on election night to hear the results.
Professor T Natural Causes
Jasper's new relationship is put to the test when a mysterious death arouses his suspicions.
Maigret on Masterpiece The Hanged Man -- Part 1
Maigret investigates a young woman's death, putting himself directly in the path of people who will do anything to keep the truth hidden.
The police chase the other half of the stolen Brink's-Mat gold when it resurfaces; in Tenerife, John Palmer's successful timeshare business starts to attract unwanted attention.
Great Performances The Magic of Nureyev
Behind the scenes of the 1964 stage premiere of "Swan Lake," choreographed by Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
VOCES: Paquito D'Rivera -- From Carne y Frijol to Carnegie Hall New
Celebrating the life and legacy of Latin jazz legend Paquito D'Rivera, including his journey from child prodigy in Cuba to a career as a Grammy Award-winning musician and composer.
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Washington Week With The Atlantic The Fight to Control Congress
Jeffrey Goldberg and his panel explore issues that matter most to voters, concerns about election security and what the outcome of these elections could mean for the final two years of the Trump presidency in Austin, Texas.
Democracy Now! New
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.