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

The Great American Read Series Returns!

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Book lovers rejoice! PBS’ The Great American Read returns with host Meredith Vieira.

The Great American Read: Who Am I?

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

The Great American Read explores the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, "Who am I?"

The Great American Read: Heroes

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Take a journey with some literary heroes to examine what makes them complex and relatable.

Art in the Twenty-First Century: San Francisco

Friday, September 28, 2018 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

See why the San Francisco Bay Area is a magnet for artists who work across a range of mediums.

An Afternoon with Lidia Bastianich

Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 2:00pm

Join WXXI at The Hochstein School for an afternoon with renowned, Emmy-winning TV Host, restaurateur, chef, and author Lidia Bastianich.

180 Days: Hartsville On-Demand

Watch On-Demand: In 180 Days: Hartsville features a small town in rural South Carolina, where the entire town is trying to make an exceptional use of their elementary school system with exceptional results, despite the odds.

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:

Wendell Castle: A Portrait

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 5:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Filmed over the course of a year by WXXI-TV’s production team, Wendell Castle: A Portrait captures the life of the master furniture artist, designer, sculptor, and educator.