Local TV channels in Washington
In the Washington TV market, ABC is WJLA-TV (channel 7), CBS is WUSA (channel 9), NBC is WRC-TV (channel 4), FOX is WTTG (channel 5), The CW is WDCW (channel 50) and PBS is WETA-TV (channel 26) and WHUT-TV (channel 32).
Stations
Over-the-air channel| Network | Station | Channel | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WJLA-TV | 7 | Washington, DC |
| CBS | WUSA | 9 | Washington, DC |
| NBC | WRC-TV | 4 | Washington, DC |
| FOX | WTTG | 5 | Washington, DC |
| The CW | WDCW | 50 | Washington, DC |
| PBS | WETA-TV | 26 | Washington, DC (nearby) |
| PBS | WHUT-TV | 32 | Washington, DC (nearby) |
| PBS | WFPT | 62 | Frederick, MD (nearby) |
"Nearby" stations aren't on the network's list for this market but have a transmitter close to it.
Common questions
What channel is ABC in Washington?
ABC in Washington is WJLA-TV, over-the-air channel 7 (Washington, DC). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is CBS in Washington?
CBS in Washington is WUSA, over-the-air channel 9 (Washington, DC). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is NBC in Washington?
NBC in Washington is WRC-TV, over-the-air channel 4 (Washington, DC). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
What channel is FOX in Washington?
FOX in Washington is WTTG, over-the-air channel 5 (Washington, DC). On cable, satellite and streaming, the number depends on your provider.
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