KETS-DT TV Guide and Channel Listings
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Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Ages of Ice
Scientists explore glaciers, oceans and frozen frontiers to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
BBC News
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Arkansas Talks Health
Up Among the Hills
The Story of Fayetteville.
Historic Bridges of Arkansas
Preservation, locations and the historical significance of the engineering that made Arkansas' bridges dependable for so long.
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
Exploring Arkansas
Arkansas Talks Health
Yoga in Practice
Gravity and direction transform subtle breaths into a moving meditation.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Twisting the spine to liberate the upper body and shoulders; finger exercises help relieve neck and shoulder pain; releasing tension in the hips and spine to stretch and strengthen glutes and hamstrings.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris try to rescue a foal who is separated from his mother by a rogue wave.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums; Lyla makes cookies using substituted ingredients.
Carl the Collector
Carl and Sheldon are on a thank-you mission; Carl shows his friends the right way to play with pet rocks.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort items; Phoebe and Jay learn how to make food labels, so everyone can participate in the potluck.
Sesame Street
Grover tries to cheer up Elmo, who is feeling sad after his dad leaves for a work trip.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.
Donkey Hodie
Duck enjoys "me time" at the beach; the pals like different things at Donkey's sleepover.
Rosie's Rules
When Rosie and Javi find out Tia's bringing home a dragon, they anxiously prepare for its arrival; Rosie finds a lucky charm in her backyard, but soon her luck starts to change.
Elinor Wonders Why
After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue; the kids learn about meadows.
Alma's Way
Alma tells all her friends that Howard is moving; Alma wonders if she should buy new materials for her recycled art project.
Sesame Street
Grover tries to cheer up Elmo, who is feeling sad after his dad leaves for a work trip.
Lyla in the Loop
Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums; Lyla makes cookies using substituted ingredients.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris try to rescue a foal who is separated from his mother by a rogue wave.
Antiques Roadshow
A Louis Comfort Tiffany necklace; Louis Armstrong archive circa 1950; Joseph Stella oil and original frame.
Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
A Braver Arkansas
Exploring Arkansas
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Artistry In Air: The Story of Younkins
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Poisoned husbands; cocaine smuggling rings; illegal abortionists.
Death in Paradise
The team must solve a deeply personal case when Dwayne's old mentor is found dead.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
BBC News
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Artistry In Air: The Story of Younkins
Crater of Diamonds
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
Exploring Arkansas
Naturally Wild With Steve "Wild Man" Wilson
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Presented by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Yoga in Practice
Balancing poses allow a person to become fully present and focused.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Working the spine through flexion, extension, lateral and rotational movements; stretching tight glutes and hamstrings; exercises for ankle mobility to help increase walking and running speed.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin discover the abilities of the blue heron.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Carl the Collector
Carl can't wait for the ice cream festival; Carl is upset that he has to wear a cast on his broken wrist.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
On the way to the post office, Dad tells Daniel he can't play at the park, and that makes Daniel mad; when Miss Elaina spills red paint on Daniel's project, he gets mad at his friend.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories.
Sesame Street
Rudy feels angry when Abby asks him to share his toys, so his friends make a movie to show that sharing can be fun.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
On the way to the post office, Dad tells Daniel he can't play at the park, and that makes Daniel mad; when Miss Elaina spills red paint on Daniel's project, he gets mad at his friend.
Donkey Hodie
Duck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books; the pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's trickier than they thought; Rosie tries to make a family tree for Valentine's Day.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is intrigued when she and her friends find a plant that has grown in a zigzag; Elinor loves her butterfly suit, but how is she supposed to drink when her arms are now wings?
Blueberry's Clubhouse
Camp counselor Carol is terrified of going to the doctor; Blueberry and Max talk her through her fear and get her ready for her appointment.
Sesame Street
Rudy feels angry when Abby asks him to share his toys, so his friends make a movie to show that sharing can be fun.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin discover the abilities of the blue heron.
Antiques Roadshow
Nineteenth-century Hawaiian poi pounders; a Dirk van Erp copper vase; an 1888 Joseph Nawahi oil painting.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Artistry In Air: The Story of Younkins
Exploring Arkansas
Arkansas Outdoors
Hunters and fisherman enjoy the great outdoors in Arkansas.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
Arkansas Week
A Braver Arkansas
KETS-DT is a non-commercial educational public television station based in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as the flagship station for Arkansas PBS. This TV guide resource provides an overview of the station's broadcast structure, subchannel lineup, and guidance on how viewers can navigate daily TV listings for today, tonight, and upcoming broadcasts.
About KETS-DT
KETS-DT signed on the air in 1966 as the first educational television station in Arkansas. Operated by the Arkansas Educational Television Commission (Arkansas PBS), the station broadcasts on virtual channel 2 (digital channel 7) out of Little Rock, serving viewers across Central and State-wide Arkansas. KETS-DT carries public television programming designed for educational, informational, and cultural enrichment.
Navigating the KETS-DT TV Guide
Using a online tv guide allows viewers to track scheduled broadcasts across KETS-DT and its digital subchannels. Because public broadcast programming covers a wide range of instructional content, regional productions, and national public television series, checking the schedule ensures you do not miss specific broadcast times.
- Today's Schedule: Overview of daytime educational broadcasts, instructional programming, and afternoon public television shows.
- Tonight's Schedule: Primetime lineup featuring documentaries, drama series, public affairs programming, and independent films.
- Upcoming Programs: Forward-looking schedules detailing weekend specials, community broadcasts, and multi-part series.
How to Use KETS-DT TV Listings
Reviewing tv listings for KETS-DT helps viewers organize their daily viewing by providing clear details regarding time, channel numbers, and program titles. Follow these steps to navigate the schedule efficiently:
- Select the current date or target broadcast date.
- Identify the specific subchannel (such as the main HD broadcast or thematic subchannels).
- Check the local broadcast time to confirm when the show airs.
- Verify program descriptions for episode details or potential schedule alterations.
Programming Categories on KETS-DT
KETS-DT features a diverse array of non-commercial content focused on public interest and education:
- Children's Programming: Educational series aimed at early childhood and elementary learning.
- Documentaries & History: In-depth historical programs, science specials, and natural history documentaries.
- Public Affairs & News: In-depth analysis, local state government coverage, and national news reporting.
- Arts & Culture: Musical performances, theatrical productions, and local cultural showcases.
- Lifestyle & How-To: Cooking, gardening, woodworking, and travel programs.
Digital Subchannel Lineup
In addition to its primary high-definition channel, KETS-DT broadcasts multiple digital multicast streams across its over-the-air signal:
| Channel Number | Network / Programming | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Channel 2.1 | Arkansas PBS (Main HD) | 720p HD |
| Channel 2.2 | Create (How-To & Lifestyle) | 720p HD |
| Channel 2.3 | PBS Kids 24/7 | 480i SD |
| Channel 2.4 | WORLD Channel (Documentaries & News) | 480i SD |
Viewing and Reception Information
KETS-DT is accessible throughout Central Arkansas via free over-the-air digital television transmissions. Viewers utilizing digital antennas inside the Little Rock broadcast market can tune to virtual channel 2. The channel is also widely carried across local cable television systems, satellite providers, and digital public broadcasting streaming services depending on regional availability.
Regional Schedule Considerations
Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. While KETS-DT operates within the Central Time Zone (CT), regional cable lineups, local station interruptions, or special statewide broadcasts may occasionally modify the standard broadcast lineup. Viewers should consult local service providers or updated channel guides to confirm exact air times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KETS-DT?
KETS-DT is the flagship PBS member station licensed to Little Rock, Arkansas, operated by Arkansas PBS.
Where can I find the KETS-DT TV schedule?
You can check online TV guide listings, local cable guides, or the official Arkansas PBS broadcast schedule to find up-to-date programming times for KETS-DT.
What channel is KETS-DT broadcast on?
KETS-DT broadcasts over-the-air on virtual channel 2 (RF digital channel 7) in the Little Rock market, with additional subchannels on 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4.
Does KETS-DT broadcast PBS Kids programming?
Yes, KETS-DT features children's educational programming on its main channel and operates a 24/7 PBS Kids channel on subchannel 2.3.
Can KETS-DT broadcast times change?
Yes, broadcast times are subject to adjustments due to live special events, pledge drives, local programming, or breaking news coverage.