The World's Longest-Running High School TV Quiz Show!

Now in its 65th Season, It’s Academic showcases the best and brightest high school students 
from around the National Capital Region in a head-to-head intellectual competition. 
It's Academic is hosted by Emmy-Award winning journalist Hillary Howard.

It's Academic is grateful to its Sponsors and Partners!

Latest Episode

West Springfield, Georgetown Day, SherwoodAired October 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM Eastern
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 t’s Academic is hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Hillary Howard and produced by Altman Productions, Inc. in cooperation with WETA.

Hillary Howard

Hillary Howard

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Upcoming Episodes

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Oct24
Fairfax, Lake Braddock, Jefferson
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM Eastern
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Oct31
Bishop Ireton, KIPP DC, Quince Orchard
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM Eastern
Nov7
Gaithersburg, Justice, Sidwell Friends
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM Eastern
Nov14
Bethesda Chevy-Chase, Einstein, Osbourn
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM Eastern
Nov21
Edison, Montgomery Blair, Woodgrove
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM Eastern
Nov28
George C. Marshall, Walter Johnson, Herndon
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM Eastern
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Episodes initially broadcast on Saturdays at 10:00am on WETA PBS.  Each episode will encore on Sundays at 9:30am on WETA PBS and Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 5:00pm, and Mondays at 2:30pm on WETA Metro. It’s Academic is also available on WETA+, the PBS App and YouTube.

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The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized It's Academic as the world's longest-running high school TV quiz show.  Founded in 1961 by Sophie Altman, It’s Academic has for over 60 years featured thousands of students from high schools throughout the Washington, DC region. It’s Academic provides a showcase for high school students, encourages intellectual curiosity and promotes a lifelong journey of learning and accomplishments.

Winner of many broadcast prizes, including eight Emmy Awards, It's Academic is endorsed by the National Association of School Boards. By showcasing the achievements of teenagers from local schools, the show has secured a remarkable place in the history of television.