WTVI WTVI PBS Charlotte is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carol

WTVI PBS Charlotte is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carolinas. A public television station, WTVI offers a diverse mix of quality programs and services designed to inform, educate and entertain. From award-winning children’s programming to groundbreaking documentaries and original music performances, WTVI offers quality content viewers can trust. WTVI reac

hes more than 380,000 households in its 13-county area in both North and South Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Rowan, Iredell, Stanly, Union, Anson, Catawba, Cabarrus, Cleveland in North Carolina and York and Lancaster in South Carolina.

01/16/2026

The team join Naomi in Saint Barnabas when her best friend's father is murdered at a wedding. Meanwhile, Marlon tries to prepare for his sergeant exams but is easily distracted. Death In Paradise | An Unpleasant Homecoming. Friday, January 16th @ 10:30 PM.

01/16/2026

When a key witness is murdered, Lynley and Havers find their case against violent criminal Michael Shand crumbling around them. Determined to see him brought down, they are forced into a dark world where a family seaside town masks a sinister underworld and Havers is forced to confront her childhood memories. Inspector Lynley Mysteries | One Guilty Deed. Friday, January 16th @ 9 PM.

01/16/2026

Unspun talks about the NC race that could help decide which party controls the US Senate: the 2026 Senate showdown between former Governor Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley. We’ll look at what’s really at stake, who’s playing offense, who’s playing defense, and what this race tells us about 2026 and beyond. Plus, we count down the top five divisions inside the Democratic party right now. Power, Positioning, and Control | Unspun. Friday, January 16th @ 8 PM.

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PBS Charlotte General Manager Amy Burkett says one of her favorite things to do is hosting community members for a LIVE ...
01/15/2026

PBS Charlotte General Manager Amy Burkett says one of her favorite things to do is hosting community members for a LIVE recording of Carolina Impact. This group of Charlotte homeschoolers was an absolute delight. Book your group’s studio tour today by emailing [email protected].

01/15/2026

An investigation into the secret networks of curators and dealers who profited off N**i-looted art. The decades-long war crime of stealing Jewish masterpieces has never been fully exposed or resolved. Secrets of the Dead | Plunderer: The Life and Times of a N**i Art Thief, Part One. Thursday, January 15th @ 10 PM.

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01/15/2026

Unidentified Flying Objects have long captivated the imagination of the public, but for decades most scientists treated the subject as taboo. Now, these mysterious phenomena are moving out of the shadows and into the light, as NASA pledges to study them scientifically. NOVA | What Are UFO's? Thursday, January 15th @ 9 PM.

💖 Valentine’s Day with Phoebe & Jay! 💖PBS Charlotte is partnering with UNC Charlotte’s Mebane Early Literacy Center to h...
01/15/2026

💖 Valentine’s Day with Phoebe & Jay! 💖

PBS Charlotte is partnering with UNC Charlotte’s Mebane Early Literacy Center to host a FREE screening event for the brand-new PBS KIDS show Phoebe & Jay!

📅 February 14 | 10–11:30 AM
📍 PBS Charlotte — 3242 Commonwealth Ave.

Families are invited to join us for a morning filled with a special studio screening of Phoebe & Jay, plus games, crafts, and lots of Valentine’s Day fun! This event is designed for children ages 3–5, but all ages are welcome.

🎟️ FREE event | Space is limited
📧 RSVP to: [email protected]

We can’t wait to celebrate Valentine’s Day with you! 💕✨

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01/14/2026

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. The American Revolution | In Order to Be Free. Wednesday, January 14th @ 9 PM.

01/14/2026

Because of you, PBS Charlotte has even more to celebrate. Your support has helped our local production Carolina Impact earn nine new regional Emmy nominations.

Because of you, we’re telling stories that matter, sharing voices that deserve to be heard, and shining a light on our community in meaningful ways.

Thank you for making award-winning local storytelling possible. It only happens because of you.

01/14/2026

Furniture: A North Carolina Legacy explores the rich heritage of the state’s furniture industry, from its humble beginnings to global influence. Discover the craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural impact that shaped generations—a journey through history revealing the stories behind some of North Carolina’s most iconic furniture brands and the people who built them. Furniture: A North Carolina Legacy | Trail of History, January 13th at 8:30 PM.

Trail of History is proudly supported by Bragg Financial

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Euroleather, Inc. Rock House Farm Family Reflections Furniture

01/14/2026

Union County Public Schools shoots to the stop of the North Carolina State rankings; Three women use the loss of their newborns to uplift families in need; Fewer black infants are ever breast fed compared to Asian, white or Hispanic infants; & A close-up magic experience where the whole room becomes the show. The Carolina Impact for January 13, 2025 start now!



01/14/2026

Step inside a Charlotte parlor where magic happens inches from your eyes. ‘The Magician’s Table’ is an immersive experience where the entire room becomes part of the act. Guests lean in, react, and help shape the surprises as world-class creators blend storytelling, sleight of hand, and intimate theater into a night where nothing is as it seems. Magicians Table, only on Carolina Impact. Tuesday, January 13th @ 8 PM.



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WTVI PBS Charlotte is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carolinas. A public television station, WTVI offers a diverse mix of quality programs and services designed to inform, educate and entertain. From award-winning children’s programming to groundbreaking documentaries and original music performances, WTVI offers quality content viewers can trust. WTVI reaches 1.2 million households in its 13-county area in both North and South Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Rowan, Iredell, Stanly, Union, Anson, Catawba, Cabarrus, Cleveland in North Carolina and York and Lancaster in South Carolina.