Tuesday, October 20th TV listings for PBS (WETA) HD Washington, DC
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.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures More Syllables, More Problems!; Oops, I Shrunk the Super Readers!; Floral Fre New
Mr. More adds more syllables to the word "banana"; Alpha Pig and Wonder Red shrink; giant plants attack.
Phoebe & Jay Flipping Out; Jay's Cut
Phoebe learns what privacy signs are and how to use them to communicate to neighbors; Jay gets nervous about getting a haircut.
Sesame Street Grover's Play
Director Grover has the perfect plan for his play; Tamir and Cookie Monster try to fix the suitcase.
Work It Out Wombats! Malik Gets Muddy; Balloonasaur Delivery
Malik enters the Undergroundborhood to retrieve JunJun's favorite ball; the Wombats cheer up Buckley with balloons.
Donkey Hodie The Try Scouts; Wiz-Kazizz-Kazaam
Donkey and Panda must complete hard challenges to earn badges for Try Scouts; Donkey and Duck Duck teach Bob Dog a new game.
Rosie's Rules The Great Cupcake Search; Iggy's Egg Hunt
Rosie, Javi and Uncle Steve use landmarks to get to Calvin's bakery; Rosie, Iggy and Javi lose their Easter eggs.
Elinor Wonders Why Butterfly Party; More Than One Right Way
Olive wants to organize something special for her mom's birthday; Elinor, Ari and Olive make spiderweb decorations for Ms. Mole's classroom.
Alma's Way The Missing Vote; Alma's Lemonade and Everything Else Stand
Alma and her friends must vote for either a new board game or art supplies; Alma and Harper open a lemonade stand.
Molly of Denali Special Salmon; Love Your Locks
Molly teaches tourists how to fish responsibly; Molly helps Randall hide his long hair.
Martin and Chris reveal some of the creepiest creature powers on the planet.
Antiques Roadshow Vintage First Finds 5
A 1933 "Duck Soup" movie poster; an 1867 Carl Haag watercolor; an Edward Gilpin watch circa 1670.
Signature Dish Taste of Thai
Thailand's regional flavors starting with southern-coastal Chumphon pad thai at Sense of Thai in Ashburn, VA. Then, catfish dry curry at Thai Chef in Rockville, MD, finishing at Rimtang in Georgetown for some northern funky flavors with nam prik ong.
WETA Arts October 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.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
In-depth reporting, interviews and analysis of big, breaking international news stories.
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. War Stories
Military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.
Annie Oakley: American Experience
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Frontline Haiti Deportation Crisis New
A report on the rising fear of deportation among Haitians who fled to the U.S.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Rick Steves' Europe Iceland's Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
Touring Reykjavík's endearing sights; a side trip to the Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle; Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. War Stories
Military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain.
Annie Oakley: American Experience
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Frontline Haiti Deportation Crisis
A report on the rising fear of deportation among Haitians who fled to the U.S.
D.I. Ray Staying on Top
When DI Ray gets dangerously close to the truth, she becomes the target of a deadly threat; pressure to name a triple homicide suspect grows as a result of public disapproval.
Antiques Roadshow Vintage Chattanooga Hour 2
A New York Celtics Barnstorming poster circa 1935; a 1940 Disney Fantasia animation cell; a Newcomb College vase circa 1908.
World events, business news and weather forecasts; broadcast in English.
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Lyla in the Loop Too Many Pumpkins; The Maybe-Sitters
Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, but then gets way too many; Lyla and Luke put their sisters, Liana and Louisa, through a babysitting test.
Carl the Collector A Fuzzytown Halloween
Carl and his pals are excited about trick-or-treating until Forrest shares a spooky rumor that Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup.