Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6 Plus
Sunday August 19, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Speakeasy
Singer-songwriter and musician Nick Lowe sits down with Jim Nelson, the editor for GQ magazine.
1 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
Kamla Show From Silicon Valley
The Chief Scientist at the Exploratorium in San Francisco shares how she got interested in science.
2 a.m.
2017 WORLD DANCESPORT GRANDSLAM SERIES
Great dancing is showcased as the couples from Germany, Russia and Lithuania compete.
3 a.m.
Great Performances
Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic's annual open-air concert from Austria's Imperial Schonbrunn Palace.
4 a.m.
Austin City Limits
Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Kamla Show From Silicon Valley
The Chief Scientist at the Exploratorium in San Francisco shares how she got interested in science.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
Bask in the sunset amongst a sunflower backdrop as we move through a gentle seated practice.
8 a.m.
Second Opinion
Often misunderstood and under-diagnosed, Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious mental illness.
8:30 a.m.
In Good Shape - the Health Show
A specialist speaks about gender dysphoria and the treatment options available.
9 a.m.
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
Modern Pioneer Georgia Pellegrini and P. Allen Smith prepare a stunning cocktail party.
9:30 a.m.
Garden Smart
Old time garden design principles can be used in today's gardens. Good ideas never go out of style.
10 a.m.
Growing Bolder
Meet ordinary people who are extraordinary role models.
10:30 a.m.
Articulate With Jim Cotter
Niche definers: Jim Garland, Tank and the Bangas and Ani DiFranco are featured.
11 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1964 Manoucher Yektai oil painting and an 1863 Civil War grave marker group are appraised.
12 p.m.
Standing on Sacred Ground
Industrial threats to native peoples' health and livelihood from New Guinea to Canada are revealed.
1 p.m.
Ecosense for Living
The pressures on the safety and security of America's food supply are examined.
1:30 p.m.
Rough Cut With Fine Woodworking
Tom McLaughlin shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet, a piece that personalizes any shop.
2 p.m.
Gypsy
Imelda Staunton stars as the indomitable Momma Rose in London's hit revival of the musical Gypsy,
4:30 p.m.
Aretha! Queen of Soul
Archival footage from her storied career and interviews mark the passing of Aretha Franklin.
5 p.m.
In Good Shape - the Health Show
A specialist speaks about gender dysphoria and the treatment options available.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Outback
The Outback skies explode with thunder and rain, beginning a new season in this ancient land.
7 p.m.
PBS Newshour Weekend
New York City is now regulating the ride-hailing app industry with a year-long cap on new licenses.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Wonders of Mexico
The animals of natural wonders of two great deserts, the Sonoran and Chihuahuan, are highlighted.
9 p.m.
Nova
Discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent.
10 p.m.
Frontline
A fascinating and revealing view of life inside Iran, with NYTimes correspondent Thomas Erdbrink.
Monday August 20, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Frontline
More surprising encounters inside the closed society with NYTimes correspondent Thomas Erdbrink.
2 a.m.
Outback
The Outback skies explode with thunder and rain, beginning a new season in this ancient land.
3 a.m.
Wonders of Mexico
The animals of natural wonders of two great deserts, the Sonoran and Chihuahuan, are highlighted.
4 a.m.
Nova
Discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
Open to more flexibility in the shoulders, upper back and hamstrings on tranquil beach dunes.
8 a.m.
Ciao Italia
A classic Tuscan Rolled Pork Roast is served with Pan-fried Potatoes and a Sprig of Fennel.
8:30 a.m.
How to Cook Well With Rory O'COnnell
Beetroot and Raspberry Salad with Labnah and Grilled Lightly Spiced Quail with Pomegranate are made.
9 a.m.
Mind of a Chef
Discover how Ludo has brought the spirit of the bistro to Los Angeles and join him in Paris.
9:30 a.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Wood-grilled Abalone with Celery and Fennel Salad and Pipiaula Beef Jerky Poke are served.
10 a.m.
FIT 2 STITCH
Peggy reviews some of the latest sweater styles and shares Fit Tips on how to get the best look.
10:30 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Lisa Chin creates custom-cut stencils using a computer and electronic cutter.
11 a.m.
Autoline This Week
Color experts from Axalta, BASF and PPG, to discuss choosing colors for cars.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
2017 WORLD DANCESPORT GRANDSLAM SERIES
Great dancing is showcased as the couples from Germany, Russia and Lithuania compete.
1 p.m.
Highpointers
Two young women attempting to climb the highest peaks in 50 states meet their match in Wyoming.
2 p.m.
My Wild Affair
The 25 year friendship between a rescued seal named Andre and an arborist from Maine is detailed.
3 p.m.
Outside With Greg Aiello
Greg ventures into Carrizo Plains National Monument and inter-coastal mountains during spring.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
Ciao Italia
A classic Tuscan Rolled Pork Roast is served with Pan-fried Potatoes and a Sprig of Fennel.
4:30 p.m.
How to Cook Well With Rory O'COnnell
Beetroot and Raspberry Salad with Labnah and Grilled Lightly Spiced Quail with Pomegranate are made.
5 p.m.
Mind of a Chef
Discover how Ludo has brought the spirit of the bistro to Los Angeles and join him in Paris.
5:30 p.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Wood-grilled Abalone with Celery and Fennel Salad and Pipiaula Beef Jerky Poke are served.
6 p.m.
Mercy Street
Lisette re-creates on paper the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, leading to a family reunion.
7 p.m.
Mercy Street
After Antietam, the Greens suffer a setback. Pinkerton's inquiry heats up. Mary's condition worsens.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Tuesday August 21, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
FIT 2 STITCH
Peggy reviews some of the latest sweater styles and shares Fit Tips on how to get the best look.
12:30 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Lisa Chin creates custom-cut stencils using a computer and electronic cutter.
1 a.m.
Outside With Greg Aiello
Greg ventures into Carrizo Plains National Monument and inter-coastal mountains during spring.
1:30 a.m.
2 a.m.
2017 WORLD DANCESPORT GRANDSLAM SERIES
Great dancing is showcased as the couples from Germany, Russia and Lithuania compete.
3 a.m.
Mercy Street
Lisette re-creates on paper the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, leading to a family reunion.
4 a.m.
Mercy Street
After Antietam, the Greens suffer a setback. Pinkerton's inquiry heats up. Mary's condition worsens.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
Exercises that stretch the hands, wrists, shoulders, upper back and legs are performed in nature.
8 a.m.
Dining With the Chef
Chef Rika makes crunchy fried horse mackerel marinated in a delicious sweet-and-sour nanban sauce.
8:30 a.m.
Twice as Good
Lobster Pie, Seafood Chowder, and Blueberry Pie are cooked up with the staff of the Maine Diner.
9 a.m.
Urban Conversion
Rodman discovers the hands on fun, art, process and warmth found in the home brewing community.
9:30 a.m.
Central Texas Gardener
A graphic designer, ceramicist and photographer found another artistic pursuit with botanicals.
10 a.m.
America's Heartland
A Louisiana cotton harvest is visited. Learn how cotton fibers are transformed into denim jeans.
10:30 a.m.
Creative Living
Quilter and author Marci Baker demonstrates various sewing techniques and discusses fabric selection.
11 a.m.
New Environmentalists - the Series
Stories of environmental activism in South Africa, Iraq, Italy, Indonesia, Colombia and Chicago.
11:30 a.m.
Kamla Show From Silicon Valley
The Chief Scientist at the Exploratorium in San Francisco shares how she got interested in science.
12 p.m.
Brazil With Michael Palin
The state of Minas Gerais and its giant mines and the city of Rio de Janeiro are highlighted.
1 p.m.
Great American Read
Examine the power, passion and joy of reading through the lens of America's 100 best-loved books.
3 p.m.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Joseph discovers more about Taiwan by criss-crossing the island during the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
3:30 p.m.
Road Trip to the Arts: The Florida Keys
An art festival, an eclectic theater space, and an unforgettable dance studio are highlighted.
4 p.m.
Dining With the Chef
Chef Rika makes crunchy fried horse mackerel marinated in a delicious sweet-and-sour nanban sauce.
4:30 p.m.
Twice as Good
Lobster Pie, Seafood Chowder, and Blueberry Pie are cooked up with the staff of the Maine Diner.
5 p.m.
Urban Conversion
Rodman discovers the hands on fun, art, process and warmth found in the home brewing community.
5:30 p.m.
Central Texas Gardener
A graphic designer, ceramicist and photographer found another artistic pursuit with botanicals.
6 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery!
A brilliant Surgeon believes he can make a difference in women's lives in London in 1961.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
America's Heartland
A Louisiana cotton harvest is visited. Learn how cotton fibers are transformed into denim jeans.
12:30 a.m.
Creative Living
Quilter and author Marci Baker demonstrates various sewing techniques and discusses fabric selection.
1 a.m.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Joseph discovers more about Taiwan by criss-crossing the island during the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
1:30 a.m.
Road Trip to the Arts: The Florida Keys
An art festival, an eclectic theater space, and an unforgettable dance studio are highlighted.
2 a.m.
Brazil With Michael Palin
The state of Minas Gerais and its giant mines and the city of Rio de Janeiro are highlighted.
3 a.m.
Masterpiece Mystery!
A brilliant Surgeon believes he can make a difference in women's lives in London in 1961.
4:30 a.m.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Priscilla's Yoga Stretches
Learn and review postures and exercise that range from simple to more demanding.
7:15 a.m.
Priscilla's Yoga Stretches
Learn and review postures and exercise that range from simple to more demanding.
7:30 a.m.
Yoga in Practice
Poses that integrate the upper body, front and back, plank, yoga push-up and cobra, are showcased.
8 a.m.
Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul
Smoked Salmon and Pork Kidneys with Mushroom and Vermouth Sauce are prepared.
8:30 a.m.
Christina
Deliciously cook your way to a healthy heart with whole grains, beans and veggies.
9 a.m.
Mind of a Chef
Examine the ties between artists and their education and how childlike wonder turn into a career.
9:30 a.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Baby Collards, Swiss Chard Salad, Gribiche and Grilled Onions and Grilled Suckling Pig are served.
10 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Marianne and Mary Fons update a Liz Porter design. The end result is an "I-Spy" quilt!
10:30 a.m.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Learn how to make comfy fleece accessories using easy sewing techniques and simple pattern shapes.
11 a.m.
Growing Bolder
Meet ordinary people who are extraordinary role models.
11:30 a.m.
Articulate With Jim Cotter
Niche definers: Jim Garland, Tank and the Bangas and Ani DiFranco are featured.
12 p.m.
Super Skyscrapers
Shanghai Tower is a skyscraper and a vertical city that is a testament to China's economic success.
1 p.m.
Shifting Sands: On the Path to Sustainability
The hard-fought effort to create the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan is explored.
2 p.m.
Rebels on Lake Erie
The adventurous exploits of Virginia native John Yates Beall during the Civil War are recounted.
3 p.m.
Mineral Explorers
Nagin travels the Estrada Real, or "Royal Road," exploring Brazil's rich diamond and gold history.
3:30 p.m.
Trails to Tsukiji
Discover how the sardine is enjoyed in both local fishing towns and upscale Japanese restaurants.
4 p.m.
Jacques Pepin: Heart & Soul
Smoked Salmon and Pork Kidneys with Mushroom and Vermouth Sauce are prepared.
4:30 p.m.
Christina
Deliciously cook your way to a healthy heart with whole grains, beans and veggies.
5 p.m.
Mind of a Chef
Examine the ties between artists and their education and how childlike wonder turn into a career.
5:30 p.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Baby Collards, Swiss Chard Salad, Gribiche and Grilled Onions and Grilled Suckling Pig are served.
6 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery!
A procedure goes wrong for Otto, Charlie and Jean. Elizabeth and Mulligan meet for a showdown.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Thursday August 23, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Marianne and Mary Fons update a Liz Porter design. The end result is an "I-Spy" quilt!
12:30 a.m.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Learn how to make comfy fleece accessories using easy sewing techniques and simple pattern shapes.
1 a.m.
Mineral Explorers
Nagin travels the Estrada Real, or "Royal Road," exploring Brazil's rich diamond and gold history.
1:30 a.m.
Trails to Tsukiji
Discover how the sardine is enjoyed in both local fishing towns and upscale Japanese restaurants.
2 a.m.
Super Skyscrapers
Shanghai Tower is a skyscraper and a vertical city that is a testament to China's economic success.
3 a.m.
Masterpiece Mystery!
A procedure goes wrong for Otto, Charlie and Jean. Elizabeth and Mulligan meet for a showdown.
4:30 a.m.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Priscilla's Yoga Stretches
Learn and review postures and exercise that range from simple to more demanding.
7:15 a.m.
Priscilla's Yoga Stretches
Learn and review postures and exercise that range from simple to more demanding.
7:30 a.m.
Yoga in Practice
Triangle Pose is shown and understanding the pulsation within our bodies is discussed.
8 a.m.
Sara's Weeknight Meals
Sara's easy duck creole and a traditional boil with rice and plenty of spice are showcased.
8:30 a.m.
Jazzy Vegetarian
Delectable recipes include Triple Chocolate Brownie, Pots de Crème and Chocolate Truffle Trio.
9 a.m.
Great American Seafood Cook-Off Ii
Chefs from 15 states create dishes using seafood from their state in a competition in New Orleans.
9:30 a.m.
Great American Seafood Cook-Off Iii
Chefs compete at preparing domestic-seafood dishes that reflect the cuisine of their home state.
10 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints a spectacular ocean scene.
10:30 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry paints in all of the final details of the foreground objects, like highlighting the mountains.
11 a.m.
Woodwright's Shop
Blacksmith Peter Ross shows how to forge historical versions of this powerful gripper.
11:30 a.m.
Ask This Old House
A home message center is built and a room is brightened up by adding cable-powered fixtures.
12 p.m.
This Old House Hour
Liz makes a stained glass window. Norm shows Kevin tricks he's learned about installing stairs.
1 p.m.
Art in the Twenty-First Century
Featured artists include Nick Cave, who creates wearable objects blending fashion and movement.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Winemakers
The teams are given an hour to find the right wines to pair with a challenging three course menu.
3:30 p.m.
Daytripper
Chet tours a classic car museum and pulls off to explore famous roadside attractions
4 p.m.
Sara's Weeknight Meals
Sara's easy duck creole and a traditional boil with rice and plenty of spice are showcased.
4:30 p.m.
Jazzy Vegetarian
Delectable recipes include Triple Chocolate Brownie, Pots de Crème and Chocolate Truffle Trio.
5 p.m.
Great American Seafood Cook-Off Ii
Chefs from 15 states create dishes using seafood from their state in a competition in New Orleans.
5:30 p.m.
Great American Seafood Cook-Off Iii
Chefs compete at preparing domestic-seafood dishes that reflect the cuisine of their home state.
6 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery!
A brilliant Surgeon believes he can make a difference in women's lives in London in 1961.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Friday August 24, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints a spectacular ocean scene.
12:30 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry paints in all of the final details of the foreground objects, like highlighting the mountains.
1 a.m.
Winemakers
The teams are given an hour to find the right wines to pair with a challenging three course menu.
1:30 a.m.
Daytripper
Chet tours a classic car museum and pulls off to explore famous roadside attractions
2 a.m.
This Old House Hour
Liz makes a stained glass window. Norm shows Kevin tricks he's learned about installing stairs.
3 a.m.
Great Performances
Salute Shirley Caesar, Ahmad Jamal, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Nina Simone and more.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Priscilla's Yoga Stretches
Learn and review postures and exercise that range from simple to more demanding.
7:15 a.m.
Priscilla's Yoga Stretches
Learn and review postures and exercise that range from simple to more demanding.
7:30 a.m.
Yoga in Practice
Explore what 100 percent or fullness means while focusing on Revolved Triangle Pose.
8 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Niklas investigates the most popular drink in Scandinavia, namely coffee, and travels to Brazil.
8:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Spaghetti and meatballs, a broccoli rabe with garlic and zeppole, a holiday must, are prepared.
9 a.m.
Mind of a Chef
Learn why Ludo created a unique dining experience in the form of small "chef's choice" dinners.
9:30 a.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Grilled Snapper in Banana Leaf with Charred Okra and Tomato Stew and Farro Risotto are prepared.
10 a.m.
Wild Photo Adventures
Doug Gardner gets up close and personal to photograph the majestic white-tailed deer of Kansas.
10:30 a.m.
Fly Tying: The Angler's Art
Checking things on the river. Guest tier, Sean Visintainer, joins LeRoy and Caroline.
11 a.m.
Ecosense for Living
The pressures on the safety and security of America's food supply are examined.
11:30 a.m.
Rough Cut With Fine Woodworking
Tom McLaughlin shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet, a piece that personalizes any shop.
12 p.m.
Globe Trekker
The temples of Ramses the 2nd, the Great Pyramids are more sites along the Nile River are explored.
1 p.m.
Standing on Sacred Ground
Industrial threats to native peoples' health and livelihood from New Guinea to Canada are revealed.
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
Explore San Gimignano's medieval towers, Cortona's charming lanes and Orvieto's papal intrigue.
3:30 p.m.
Journeys in Japan
Peter Skov visits Mt. Fuji and traces the route of the ascetic monks and other pilgrims.
4 p.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Niklas investigates the most popular drink in Scandinavia, namely coffee, and travels to Brazil.
4:30 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Spaghetti and meatballs, a broccoli rabe with garlic and zeppole, a holiday must, are prepared.
5 p.m.
Mind of a Chef
Learn why Ludo created a unique dining experience in the form of small "chef's choice" dinners.
5:30 p.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Grilled Snapper in Banana Leaf with Charred Okra and Tomato Stew and Farro Risotto are prepared.
6 p.m.
Great Performances
England is in crisis. War rages and divisions within the English court threaten the crown.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Saturday August 25, 2018
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Wild Photo Adventures
Doug Gardner gets up close and personal to photograph the majestic white-tailed deer of Kansas.
12:30 a.m.
Fly Tying: The Angler's Art
Checking things on the river. Guest tier, Sean Visintainer, joins LeRoy and Caroline.
1 a.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
Explore San Gimignano's medieval towers, Cortona's charming lanes and Orvieto's papal intrigue.
1:30 a.m.
Journeys in Japan
Peter Skov visits Mt. Fuji and traces the route of the ascetic monks and other pilgrims.
2 a.m.
Globe Trekker
The temples of Ramses the 2nd, the Great Pyramids are more sites along the Nile River are explored.
3 a.m.
Great Performances
England is in crisis. War rages and divisions within the English court threaten the crown.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Happy Yoga With Sarah Starr
Bask in the sunset amongst a sunflower backdrop as we move through a gentle seated practice.
8 a.m.
Overheard With Evan Smith
Amy Bloom is the author of two New York Times best-sellers and three collections of short stories.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to determine if time travel is possible.
11 a.m.
Focus on Europe
More and more migrants are setting course for Spain and pushing the country to its limits.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Brazil With Michael Palin
The state of Minas Gerais and its giant mines and the city of Rio de Janeiro are highlighted.
2 p.m.
1955 WORLD SERIES: 7 DAYS OF FALL
The story behind the poem, "1955," written about the Brooklyn Dodger's only World Championship.
3 p.m.
Little League: A History
Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully narrates a look at the 75-year history of Little League baseball.
5 p.m.
This Old House Hour
Norm installs an old door and a stone wall is installed in pre-made sections.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Alice Lon sings "Love Me or Leave Me" and Larry Hooper delights with his song "Oh Happy Day."
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Invitation to World Literature
The epic Mayan book of creation is now interwoven with the history of today's Mayan people.
9 p.m.
2017 WORLD DANCESPORT GRANDSLAM SERIES
The last regular leg of the World DanceSport GrandSlam Series is showcased in Moscow, Russia.
10 p.m.
Weekend in Havana
Geoffrey Baer travels to Havana, Cuba and visits with dancers, musicians, architects and writers.
11 p.m.
Austin City Limits
The rock and soul-influenced Stapleton highlights his acclaimed second album From a Room Vol. 1.
