9 p.m. Tue, 10 p.m. Wed, & 3 p.m. Fri
Discover the human stories behind our quest to explore the cosmos. Through rare archival footage and firsthand accounts from astronauts, cosmonauts and their families, this four-part series journeys from the space shuttle and Mir eras to the rise of commercial spaceflight—revealing the courage, friendship, and tragedy behind our quest to reach the stars.
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Programming This Month
Embark on a journey through space with NOVA. Explore black holes, distant worlds, the planets of our solar system, and the latest discoveries transforming our understanding of the universe.
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3:00 P.M. Wednesdays
If you loved The American Revolution, discover the story that set it all in motion. WQED's acclaimed 2006 documentary series brings the French and Indian War to life, tracing a young George Washington's path to revolution. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves). Parts 1 and 2 air this Wednesday, with Parts 3 and 4 following next Wednesday.
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Thursday Nights
Join WQED for Summer of Sebak, celebrating Rick Sebak's 50 years in public broadcasting. Every Thursday night, revisit favorite programs and explore the people, places, history, and traditions that remind us why ordinary places are often anything but ordinary.
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9:00 p.m. Sunday
Settle in for the final season as Alphy, Geordie, Leonard, and friends face life-changing decisions in the summer of 1963.
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Washington Week With The Atlantic
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Nature Cat
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free to Speak
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated
The Pittsburgh Concert Channel is your 24-hour home for archived Pittsburgh Symphony Radio broadcasts.
Pittsburgh Classical Network features the best performances by musicians throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
NOW STREAMING
Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to broadcast A Capitol Fourth on WQED-TV as scheduled Friday night. We will broadcast the 90-minute program on WQED-TV Channel 13 at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th. You may also stream the program on demand in the PBS and WQED+ apps.
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