WETA produces an impressive portfolio of programs and series especially for Washington area audiences.
These shows highlight the best of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. with lively shows that explore the people, places and culture of our region.
Current Series
![If You Lived Here: show-poster2x3](png/124324-yqqgtyz-show-poster2x3-woyg4qm7e6d.png?itok=FIkQEMjy)
If You Lived Here
Culture
![Get Out of Town: show-poster2x3](jpg/259174-4qrsspt-show-poster2x3-pvngxfo691b.jpg?itok=UCwzRTmV)
Get Out of Town
Culture
![Signature Dish: show-poster2x3](jpg/212786-egsxsbo-show-poster2x3-trqcak1d8fb.jpg?itok=h8NkBw63)
Signature Dish
Food
![WETA Arts: show-poster2x3](jpg/4366-8coelvj-show-poster2x3-e5suv880a86.jpg?itok=p-BPbOp2)
WETA Arts
Arts and Music
![It's Academic: show-poster2x3](jpg/237552-cfjqplb-show-poster2x3-ls9kl59472a.jpg?itok=G47Aydgb)
It's Academic
Culture
![The Black Church in Washington: show-poster2x3](jpg/128562-zj72tgc-show-poster2x3-tanbix0e1e8.jpg?itok=vpJouFwI)
The Black Church in Washington
Culture
![When Music Makes History: show-poster2x3](jpg/37621-a9m6chx-show-poster2x3-kur2ro58df7.jpg?itok=n0N6rum5)
When Music Makes History
History
![WETA Around Town: show-poster2x3](jpg/4328-7aieome1znu94yiiptolfa2387.jpg?itok=qZOCI1-p)
WETA Around Town
Arts and Music
Washington Through The Decades
![Washington in the 2000s: show-poster2x3](jpg/2734-4pcwssm-show-poster2x3-8c0e0iz2c07.jpg?itok=gmH_4ETV)
Washington in the 2000s
WETA revisits the major events, people and developments that shaped Washington at the dawn of the new millennium.
![Washington in the 90s Title Treatment](jpg/wash_90s_1440x81037ea.jpg?itok=FLHKdOAA)
Washington in the 90s
WETA recounts the major events, people and places of a decade in which the District of Columbia transitioned from a city of crisis, to a city of opportunity.
![Washington in the 80s Title Treatment](jpg/wash80sf032.jpg?itok=E7QPB-uc)
Washington in the 80s
It was the decade of Reagan and Barry, the Wall and the Quilt, Go-Go and DC punk, the Air Florida crash and crack, a golden age for local media and sports.
![Washington in the 70s title treatment](png/washington_70s5585.png?h=8d4c16be&itok=EglfIVrM)
Washington in the 70s
A decade that began under a cloud of war, riots, and division and ended with a feeling of promise, calm, and relative harmony.
Broadcast only. Not available for streaming.
![Washington in the 60s Title Treatment](png/washington_in_the_60s54bd.png?itok=0RNzitom)
Washington in the 60s
The people. The protests. The progress. WETA examines the people and events of the dramatic decade that changed our city forever.
Broadcast only. Not available for streaming.
More Local Documentaries
![Arlington National Cemetery: show-poster2x3](jpg/4576-jcnntzr-show-poster2x3-e7dvc8e6adb.jpg?itok=Wyiz2wGU)
Arlington National Cemetery
Culture
![Country Music in Washington: show-poster2x3](jpg/2207-nrsyo4s-show-poster2x3-x5f0qrs55b0.jpg?itok=cAB5bJGO)
Country Music in Washington
Culture
![When Music Makes History: show-poster2x3](jpg/37621-a9m6chx-show-poster2x3-kur2ro58df7.jpg?itok=n0N6rum5)
When Music Makes History
History
![Bygone DC: show-poster2x3](jpg/4552-bpdtkso-show-poster2x3-bbweqxz3ed1.jpg?itok=WJ2zGAF6)
Bygone DC
History
![WETA Neighborhoods: show-poster2x3](jpg/4338-m2qfqo5-show-poster2x3-nj9wmzz2009.jpg?itok=wspkcUuN)
WETA Neighborhoods
Culture
![Neighborhood Eats: show-poster2x3](jpg/4495-fyhopo7-show-poster2x3-2cd3fys2f82.jpg?itok=i0Y0PJ8N)
Neighborhood Eats
Food
![Looking for the Helpers: show-poster2x3](jpg/2032-s6spv8o-show-poster2x3-o6olfvac7a0.jpg?itok=-sY7w_yz)
Looking for the Helpers
Culture
![Burgers in Washington: show-poster2x3](jpg/4535-sfh39ey-show-poster2x3-ifgjpu70f07.jpg?itok=6gjgvbsP)
![Pizza in Washington: show-poster2x3](jpg/4560-qmwr6ag-show-poster2x3-yw541o20a2d.jpg?itok=-fyMRHcn)
Pizza in Washington
Food
From Our Archives
Looking for older WETA local programs? Check out our Programs A to Z page!