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

Upcoming on WXXI-TV

Media Use, Viewing Tips, & Screen Time Guides

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 6:00am

on WXXI-TV

Here are some tips and guides for active viewing and learning from media.

Arts InFocus Special Edition

Friday, April 3, 2020 - 8:30pm

on WXXI-TV

WXXI’s digital-first series that features local artists and arts organizations comes to WXXI-TV April 3rd with a special edition.

Paul Simon’s Concert in The Park

Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 10:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Celebrate the legendary artist as he performs a retrospective mix of favorites before an enormous crowd in Central Park in 1991.

World on Fire on Masterpiece

Sunday, April 5, 2020 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Helen Hunt, Sean Bean, Lesley Manville and Jonah Hauer-King head an international cast in a gripping drama that follows the lives of ordinary people coping with the greatest war in human history.

Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An Intimate History

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

This two-part documentary, based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee’s book of the same name, airs at a critical moment for the scientific community, as geneticists around the world wrestle with the ethical implications of new technologies that offer both promise and peril.

WXXI-TV Learn At Home Broadcast With Learning Questions

Weekdays 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WXXI Kids 24/7

WXXI World

WXXI-TV

In response to area school closings due to the coronavirus, WXXI will begin broadcasting a “Learn At Home” schedule in support of families, educators, and students.

NOVA: Addiction On-Demand

NOVA joins scientists and sufferers alike as they probe the mysteries of addiction.

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?

The Ground War On-Demand

Ground War explores the transformative technological advances that have defined battlefield combat through the ages. From the gladius to the AK-47, from the chariot to the tank, from the trebuchet to the howitzer, and from the battle ramp to the star fort, the series follows the fascinating punch and counterpunch of battle tactics and new technologies. Watch Episodes On-Demand

A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House: On-Demand

Join President and Mrs. Obama for an all-star tribute to the men and women who serve the United States.

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: