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 Time Warner Cable channels 11 (Standard Definition) and 1011 (High Definition). Some, but not all programming is available on-demand (including full episodes in the WXXI Video Player)

Upcoming on WXXI-TV

Great Performances at the Met: Verdi's Rigoletto

Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 12:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) makes his Met debut with a new production of Verdi's Rigoletto.

Mel Brooks: Make Some Noise, an American Masters film

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Laugh along as comedy giant Mel Brooks shares stories about his personal life and career.

Criminal Injustice: Death and Politics at Attica

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

September 2011 marked the 40th anniversary of the historic prison rebellion at the Attica State Correctional Facility in upstate New York

Nature "The White Lions"

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

White lions are among the rarest and most treasured animals in the world. Rarer still is their survival in the wild.

NOVA: Secrets of the Sun

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

Gain a greater understanding of our nearest star — one that might help keep our planet from going dark.

FRONTLINE: Poor Kids On-Demand

Watch On-Demand: Follow three young girls growing up amidst their families’ struggles against financial ruin. This an intimate portrait of the economic crisis as it’s rarely seen, through the eyes of children.