TV Programming Highlights

Close up photo of Sun Ra.

Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra. With his ever-evolving collective, the Sun Ra Arkestra, he self-produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of jazz.

Friday, February 20, at 9:00 p.m.

 

Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP

Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.

Sunday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Main cast of Brokenwood Mysteries.

This quirky New Zealand mystery follows DI Mike Shepherd, who arrives to the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. His assistant, DC Kristin Sims, is a by-the-book investigator 15 years younger than her boss’s car. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions.

Thursdays, February 19 - April 2, at 8:00 p.m.

 

Line of dancers with a glowing blue spotlight.

Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this groundbreaking show.

Saturday, February 28, at 8:00 p.m.

 

Baby monkey being held in its mothers arms.

Filmed over 3 years, on 6 continents, and in 23 countries, this five-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, tells the stories of astonishing animal behaviors shaped by the environments they inhabit. Each habitat has its own unique challenges, but as the world changes rapidly around them, some parents have to adapt to a world shaped by humans. The stakes couldn’t be higher – success for all parents ensures the future of life on our planet.

Wednesdays, February 4 - March 4, at 8:00 p.m.

 

Henry Louis Gates Jr sitting in a chair.

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is a four-part series tracing the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans —defined by solidarity and strained by division. Drawn together by racism and antisemitism, they forged civic and cultural bonds, especially during the civil rights era. The series explores both the challenges and enduring promise of that alliance.

Tuesdays, February 3 - February 24, at 9:00 p.m.

 

Phoebe and Jay

Six-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Jay Yarber encounter various texts in their daily lives, from labels and signs to posters, helping them develop early literacy skills to navigate the world around them.

New PBS Kids Series Premieres Monday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m.

 

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation. This season’s celebrity guests include America Ferrera, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, and Spike Lee.

Tuesdays, January 6 - April 14, at 8:00 p.m.

 

Illustration of trunk opening with letter AR on front.

Roadshow celebrates an all-new Season 30, starting with a stop in Salt Lake City! Discoveries include German candy containers, ca. 1910,a Donegal Arts & Crafts carpet and a 1937 “The Hobbit” first UK edition. Which find is valued at $100K?

Premieres Monday, January 5, at 8:00 p.m.

 

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