WTVS-DT TV Guide and Schedule Listings
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Michigan Out of Doors
Hunting, fishing and conservation in Michigan.
Under the Radar Michigan
Exploring the art and history of Munising; Pictured Rocks Kayaking Tours; The Brownstone Inn in Au Train; waterfall adventure.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Exploring the intersecting and diverging fates of the Black and Jewish communities up to the 1920s.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
How Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film and activism from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Mapping the roots of actress Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Exploring the intersecting and diverging fates of the Black and Jewish communities up to the 1920s.
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
How Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film and activism from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Ages of Ice
Tracking how the polar world is transforming, from scaling jagged peaks to descending deep into the ice sheet.
Big Cats 24/7
The lion pride males are injured and the mothers with cubs are left vulnerable after an attack; Xudum, the female leopard, takes risks to find a mate.
Les Stroud's Survivorman
Les simulates a break-down scenario in the Arizona desert.
One Detroit
The week's news stories with an emphasis on the people and neighborhoods in Detroit.
BBC News
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
An all-standing workout to improve posture and balance, increase range of motion and relieve aches and pains while strengthening the whole body.
Wild Kratts
A baby elephant almost destroys the Tortuga headquarters.
Weather Hunters
Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter; Lyla and Everett learn Double Dutch to become part of a neighborhood crew.
Carl the Collector
Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel and Miss Elaina meet Prince Wednesday's cousin, Chrissie, who needs help walking; while playing dress up at school, Daniel learns not everyone has a tail like his.
Phoebe & Jay
Jay and Lupe use wayfinding signs to track down Phoebe; Pete and Craig face an epic hoops battle on the courts.
Sesame Street
Abby, Big Bird and Cookie Monster play against Gabrielle, Zoe and Elmo in I Wonder If We Can Use This, a game where they figure out if items can be used for something.
Work It Out Wombats!
The search for Mr. Splendito tickets is on; the Wombats power-clean a bunch of bikes.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey is disappointed when her friends are away for the day but finds a way to have fun on her own; Donkey wants to be like Fashion Penguin.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie wants to be Mayor for the day; Rosie decides she wants to be a statue.
Elinor Wonders Why
Olive's sneeze startles the kids when they are playing in the forest, prompting Elinor to learn about what causes sneezes in the first place; Ari wants to wear his lucky shirt for the big soccer game, but it is much too small for him.
Alma's Way
A series of mishaps gives Alma "the grumps"; Junior wants to play basketball with the big kids and make a basket.
Wild Kratts
A baby elephant almost destroys the Tortuga headquarters.
Molly of Denali
Tooey's brothers won't stop using Tooey's stuff! To keep track of who owns what, Tooey labels everything he can; Vera's Lola Miranda is coming back to Qyah on a visit from the Philippines! Vera wants to surprise her with a special song!
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out
Canada's natural wonders; Canada First Nations people honor the past and embrace the future.
This American Land
Louisiana residents build new wetlands; an Arizona artist stays grounded by rock climbing; young people restore sturgeon to the Milwaukee River.
NOVA
The decades-long scientific quest that led to a life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis.
Ages of Ice
Tracking how the polar world is transforming, from scaling jagged peaks to descending deep into the ice sheet.
Wild Scandinavia
Exploring Scandinavia's wild and unpredictable coast, beginning around the Swedish Baltic Sea which includes fjords home to eagles, otters, base jumpers and orcas.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
BBC News: The Context USA
Coverage from Washington, D.C. and London, with a regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discussing the biggest stories of the day.
Off the Record
Weekly Michigan Public TV coverage of the governor's office, and state government.
Members' Favorites
Most requested programs.
Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement
Five choreographers create world premieres for The Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works.
Great Performances
Following a spinal cord injury, Tiler Peck fights her way back as an elite dancer and choreographer with the New York City Ballet.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Members' Favorites
Most requested programs.
Quilting Arts
Making an elegant quilted coat; creating a charming vase out of upcycled "fabric.".
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
To celebrate 250 years of American patchwork, the International Quilt Museum delves into the quilts and objects that made this art possible.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Making a square within a square block the traditional way, then varying the length of the fabric pieces to stitch a rectangle within a rectangle and a modern floating square block.
Joy of Painting With Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season
Painting a northwest forest with rays of light pouring through the pine boughs.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Experiencing the first signs of autumn in a mountain oval.
Antiques Roadshow
An 1830 first printing of "The Book of Mormon," Dallas memorabilia and Tennessee sampler; Ruth, Mantle & Maris-signed baseball.
This Old House
Visiting a factory that makes engineered plank flooring; installing some board and batten wall paneling in the new mudroom.
Ask This Old House
The perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night; breaking down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy; rebuilding a picnic table.
Food, Curated.
Homegrown businesses Oy Vey Osteria, Sparkes Kitchen and Border Town Tortilleria.
Under the Radar Michigan
Exploring the art and history of Munising; Pictured Rocks Kayaking Tours; The Brownstone Inn in Au Train; waterfall adventure.
Michigan Out of Doors
Deer hunt with PATH Foundation; bass fishing.
Dook Chase: A Chef's Journey
Sampling the Creole menu at Commander's Palace; trout amandine with parsnip purée; bananas Foster bread pudding; a classic daiquiri.
Indian as Apple Pie
Besan ki pinni made from chickpea flour; kheer (rice pudding); making a cup of chai.
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
Making eggplant Parmigiana in Pompeii.
Pati's Mexican Table
Coahuila style barbacoa on pita bread; yogurt and cucumber salad with herbs; red salsa from the Jacalito; agave empanadas with pecans and pine nuts.
Lidia's Kitchen
Spicy sheet pan pork chops and broccoli; how to revive leftover soup for an easy weeknight meal; apricot jam half-moons.
Sara's Weeknight Meals
Butternut squash and date crostata; roast duck with duck fat popovers; a woman saves the recipes of Italian grandmothers she calls "Pasta Grannies.".
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
Brazilian cheese puffs; no-knead German seeded rye bread studded with nuts and seeds; a viewer challenges Milk Street to make the butter rolls from his grandfather's Hawaiian bakery.
America's Test Kitchen
Enchiladas Suizas (Swiss enchiladas); black and red rice; sopa de tortilla (tortilla soup).
Cook's Country
Roasted poblano and white bean chili; vegan mayo tasting; baked pasta e fagiole.
This Old House
Visiting a factory that makes engineered plank flooring; installing some board and batten wall paneling in the new mudroom.
Ask This Old House
The perfect tech setup for an outdoor movie night; breaking down the basics of a homeowner's insurance policy; rebuilding a picnic table.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Mapping the roots of actress Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller.
Horizons From PBS News
Science, health, technology and environment experts and professionals address issues such as artificial intelligence, medicine and climate science.
Death in Paradise
The team faces a confounding puzzle when a passenger boards a flight to Dominica but is found shot dead on Saint Marie. The pilot and flight attendant deny seeing the victim, raising suspicions about what happened on the mysterious flight.
Father Brown
Father Brown must discover the culprit when a novelist is attacked at a crime-writing festival.
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About WTVS-DT
WTVS-DT operates as a non-commercial educational broadcast station. As part of the public broadcasting ecosystem, its schedule focuses heavily on community-oriented content, in-depth news analysis, cultural performances, and instructional children's programming. Viewers tune in to access high-quality independent media, local civic discussions, and long-running public television mainstays.
WTVS-DT TV Guide & Daily Schedule
Navigating the WTVS-DT tv guide allows viewers to plan their daily and weekly viewing. The schedule is structured across key dayparts to serve different audience needs:
- Daytime Programming: Features educational children's series, instructional programming, and lifestyle content.
- Early Evening & News: Covers national and international news coverage alongside regional public affairs.
- Primetime (Tonight's Schedule): Showcases flagship documentaries, drama series, arts performances, and science investigations.
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Because broadcast times can occasionally shift due to live pledge events, special coverage, or regional network breaks, viewers should consult the latest listings prior to broadcast.
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WTVS-DT Programming Categories
The channel's schedule features a diverse mix of genres designed for lifelong learning and entertainment. Primary programming blocks include:
- News & Public Affairs: In-depth reporting, roundtable discussions, and regional civic coverage.
- Documentaries & History: Historical retrospectives, nature series, and investigative journalism.
- Arts & Culture: Musical performances, theatrical broadcasts, and literature features.
- Science & Nature: Explorations of natural history, technological developments, and environmental science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WTVS-DT TV Guide?
The WTVS-DT TV Guide provides a complete schedule of programs, broadcast times, and show details aired on the WTVS-DT digital television channel.
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WTVS-DT primetime evening schedules typically feature documentaries, public affairs programs, drama series, and cultural showcases. Check the daily schedule section for exact show listings for tonight.
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Yes. While regular series maintain consistent time slots, special broadcasts, pledge drives, and breaking news events may modify daily schedules. Checking updated listings ensures accurate viewing times.
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