WXXI-TV

WXXI-TV, a PBS member High Definition station, features award-winning children's shows, public affairs, science and nature as well as being one of the most active local program producers in New York State.

Where to watch

WXXI-TV can be viewed over-the-air on Digital Television channel 21.1 as well as on Spectrum Cable channels 11 (Standard Definition) and 1221 (High Definition). Some programming is available on-demand in the WXXI Video Player

Watch Live

Upcoming on WXXI-TV

The Reason I Jump, Free Virtual Screening

Friday, January 8, 2021 - 5:00pm

Presented as part of Dialogue on Disability and Move to Include, this film examines the lives of five young people who live with autism spectrum disorder.

PBS Kids Programming

Monday, January 25, 2021 - 6:30am

All week long, WXXI-TV and WXXI-Kids 24/7 will air special PBS Kids programming that deals with disability issues, including episodes from Arthur, Peg + Cat and Dinosaur Train.

Let's Learn

Friday, January 1, 2021 - 9:00am

City 12

WXXI-TV

WXXI is excited to bring you a brand new at-home learning series called, Let's Learn.

American Masters — Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page

Saturday, January 2, 2021 - 4:00pm

on WXXI-TV

American Masters presents an unvarnished look at the unlikely author whose autobiographical fiction helped shape American ideas of the frontier and self-reliance.

HomeStage at The Little: Moses Rockwell, Brendon Caroselli, & Gary Lamaar

Friday, January 15, 2021 - 8:30pm

on WXXI-TV

Rap and hip-hop collective, Moses Rockwell, Brendon Caroselli, and Gary Lamaar, come together for an electrifying performance.

HomeStage at The Little: Moses Rockwell, Brendon Caroselli, & Gary Lamaar

on WXXI-TV

Rap and hip-hop collective, Moses Rockwell, Brendon Caroselli, and Gary Lamaar, come together for an electrifying performance.

HomeStage at The Little: Maybird

Watch now

Alt-rock and psychedelia band Maybird takes viewers on a magical, musical journey. WATCH NOW!

On-Demand: Second Opinion: Addiction to Pain Medications

Watch on-demand: What usually starts innocently enough as taking pain medication appropriately prescribed by a doctor, can turn into a deadly addiction for some.

TED Talks: War and Peace On-Demand

What does it take to bring about peace?

Native America Series: On-Demand

Native America illuminates the splendor of a past whose story has for too long remained untold.

Future West: Roadtrip Nation On-Demand

In Roadtrip Nation: Future West, three Arizona-based college students travel around the state to explore the creative and original ways residents are pushing innovation to its limits.

Roadtrip Nation: Being You On-Demand

Roadtrip Nation shares inspiring stories of struggle, self-acceptance and success in Being You

Journey To Jobs On-Demand

JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Explore local stories at: https://wxxi.org/grad

The Talk – Race in America On-Demand

Learn how families of color counsel their kids to stay safe if they’re stopped by police.

Dropping Back In On-Demand

Dropping Back In features half-hour programs which introduce people that left school and are now reconnecting to education and training opportunities. The stoies show the issues they face and the people and programs helping them to succeed in continuing their education and furthering their work opportunties. Part of WXXI's American Graduate: Getting to Work Initiative:

Workplace Essential Skills On-Demand

Workplace Essential Skills features half-hour programs which introduce people to skills needed to find a job and succeed in the workplace. Watch On-Demand or On-air. Part of WXXI's American Graduate: Getting to Work Initiative: