WXXI Television

Through PBS and our own local
productions, WXXI provides viewers a stage
for the arts, a journey through nature, a glimpse
into history and a trusted window to the world. In addition, our
commercial-free kids programs prepare children for success in school and life.

Coming up on WXXI Television

Country Music: Will the Circle Be Unbroken (1968-1972)
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 8:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Learn what draws artists like Bob Dylan to Nashville as the Vietnam War rages.

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Veterans Coming Home: Women in the Military
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 9:30pm
on WXXI World

Five documentary shorts from the Veterans Coming Home project look at women in the military.

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Country Music: Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way (1973-1983)
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 8:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new “Outlaw” sound.

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Country Music: Don't Get Above Your Raisin (1984-1996)
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 8:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Learn how country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.

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Arthur: The Princess Problem
Friday, September 27, 2019 - 6:30am
on WXXI Kids 24/7

D.W. loves the Princess Platoon series--until she realizes that it doesn’t represent everyone. 

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All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic
Monday, September 30, 2019 - 9:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Once, all things were classified Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral. That categorization of our world changed one day in 1907, when a determined chemist discovered an entirely new kingdom of things and gave it a name: Bakelite.

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Nature – Octopus: Making Contact
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 8:00pm
on WXXI-TV

Discover the otherwordly abilities of the octopus.

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WXXI-TV provides the best in local documentaries, trusted children's programs, and unparalleled entertaining and educational offerings from PBS.
WXXI World features documentary, public affairs and news programming from public television's award-winning signature series and acclaimed independent filmmakers.
WXXI Create airs cooking, travel, how-to, and lifestyle programming 24/7. It's your destination for the best in lifestyle programming.
WXXI Kids 24/7 is a TV channel and livestream dedicated to PBS KIDS programming when and where you want it.
A first-of-a-kind partnership with the City of Rochester, NY and WXXI, City 12 provides city residents with 14 hours a day of interesting, informative and entertaining new programming.