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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

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Upcoming on WXXI-TV

WXXI-TV Livestream
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 6:00am
on WXXI-TV
Now you can livestream WXXI-TV on your computer and on any device that support these web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 8:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. 
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The U.S. and The Holocaust Resources
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 11:00am
THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST, a new three-part documentary directed and produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, explores America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.   
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The Carpenters: Christmas Memories
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 5:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Don't miss this special holiday program starring beloved brother-sister recording duo.
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Santa School
Sunday, December 11, 2022 - 2:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Enjoy this heartwarming film that follows six would-be Santa Clauses as they take an intensive workshop to learn to dress, walk, and talk like Santa.
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Ongoing on WXXI-TV

Raising the Future, The Child Care Crisis On-Demand
Watch On-Demand: In this hourlong special, the PBS NewsHour explores the burden costly child care places on families, takes viewers to cities and states experimenting with new ways of providing childcare for working parents, and delves into the political battle over federally funded, universal childcare. Aired 9/23/2021
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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  Part of WXXI's American Graduate: Getting to Work Initiative:
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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.
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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
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Dropping Back In On-Demand In English & Espanol
Dropping Back In features half-hour programs which introduce people that left school and are now reconnecting to education and training opportunities. The stories 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:
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Recently on WXXI-TV

PBS NewsHour l CANVAS: Shawn Dunwoody
Monday, March 21, 2022 - 7:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Check out this CANVAS segment with Rochester artist Shawn Dunwoody that was featured on PBS NewsHour.
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WXXI-TV Livestream
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 6:00am
on WXXI-TV
Now you can livestream WXXI-TV on your computer and on any device that support these web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
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Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
Friday, December 9, 2022 - 9:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Maestro Luke Frazier and American Pop Orchestra (APO) present a new take on Ella’s classic 1960 holiday album, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, performed in its entirety by a stellar lineup of artists. 
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