Ways to Watch
It is easier than ever to watch ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý in whatever way works for you. Read the sections below for various ways to watch our shows, plus some helpful tips. If you have questions, please view our help resources or contact our Audience Services team.
Our Channels
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Main Channel
Your favorite national shows and locally-produced programming.
Plus+
More programming from local and regional producers, and the .
PBS Kids
Educational kids shows like Curious George, Wild Kratts, and Daniel Tiger.
Create
Cooking, travel, home improvement and more.
Streaming
The majority of our shows are available to stream online for free. However, due to various licensing, and certain time frames, not all episodes are always available to stream (example: some Made Here episodes are broadcast only). Some episodes may be only be viewable by our Passport members. . For our Canadian viewers, there may be further geographical restrictions, preventing ability to stream certain episodes. Visit our Canadian Info page for more details.
Our main TV channel is simulcast (as on broadcast) on web and PBS App. Also available on on following OTT Apps:
Free
Local Now App
With Subscription
- YouTube TV
- Hulu+Live TV stream
- DirecTV Stream
- Coming soon! Amazon/Prime Video - ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý's main channel and national PBS Kids 24/7 channel will be accessible for free for all Prime Video users
Web
All available PBS national and local ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý shows can be watched in your web browser, on your desktop or on your mobile device. Simply visit our main .
TIP: Create a free PBS account and use the Sign In button in the top menu bar. Then you can create a watchlist of your favorite shows and episodes, by using the '+ My List' button.
Shows from can be streamed at
Also, many of our local shows have a dedicated webpage containing the related episodes, and sometimes extra info and resources. Find our local shows here.
TIP: If you are connected via wifi to a casting device (ex: Google Chromecast or Apple TV), you should see a white casting icon appear on the videos in your browser. You can click that icon to cast the video to your TV.
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Passport
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Passport is an added membership benefit. It provides extended access to 1,500+ episodes of quality PBS programming, available to watch via web browsers, mobile apps, and smart TVs.
today with a sustaining gift of $5 or more monthly, or a one-time gift of at least $60.
Passport is now offered in Canada.
TIP: Some sneak previews and early access to premieres, as well as exclusive access to popular past shows (ex. Downton Abbey) are available to our Passport members!
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Mobile App
The same videos available on the web can also be viewed on the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý app. It is free to download to your and phone and tablet.
Smart TVs
The PBS Video App is available to download for free on most popular TV apps. (Ex: ROKU, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV's, etc.).
The app should prompt you to select your local station, by suggesting stations in your area. If you reside outside of our region, you can use a Vermont zip code (ex. 05401) to find ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý. By selecting ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý (may display as WETK ), you will see a 'Local' section of our shows.
from PBS on Smart TV apps and the latest supported devices, and other help on streaming and accessing PBS content online.
Kids
PBS Kids shows can be streamed live via the Kids tab in the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý app, the or . Select ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý as your local station. (Note: Mister Chris and Friends and But Why are not currently in the national PBS Kids system, but is available on the main streaming options listed on this page.)
YouTube
Subscribe to for promos and shorts. Be sure to comment and share! We currently have three channels.
- (main channel)
Broadcast / Cable / Satellite
Our four channels are available in Vermont, and some in our region including parts of Québec, New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Check with your provider if ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý is available in your area. Depending on your location, we may be displayed as WETK; WVTB; WVER; WVTA; or W20EH-D. See our channel finder for details. Visit our schedule for current show airings.
Broadcast
Our four channels will have different channel numbers / identifiers depending on where you reside. Availability also depends on your location. Find channels and frequencies here.
TIP: Over-the-air signals are FREE in HD, with purchase of an affordable digital antenna. Recommendations available here.
Cable
Our channel numbers / identifiers, and availability differ depending on where you reside. Most will be in High Definition (HD) but some locations may only offer Standard Definition (SD).
Visit our Channel Finder page for details.
Satellite
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý is carried by DirecTV and Dish networks. However it may not be available in Bennington and Windham counties in Vermont.
Canadian Viewers
Our main channel is available in the Montréal area, and some other areas in Québec and Ontario. Some Québec residents may be able to acquire our WETK broadcast signal. Otherwise we are available via cable providers: Axion; Bell Fibe TV ; and Videotron. More info for Canadian viewers.