Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6 Plus
Sunday January 10, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Backstage Pass
Etta James guitarist Bobby Murray pays tribute to the legendary blues singer at Michigan BluesFest.
1 a.m.
Jazz
At the turn of the 20th century in the unique musical cauldron of New Orleans, jazz is born.
2:30 a.m.
Rudolfo Anaya: The Magic of Words
Rudolfo Anaya was the first Hispanic American writer to achieve major publishing success.
3 a.m.
Austin City Limits
Enjoy highlights from rock band Foo Fighters' 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits.
4 a.m.
Backstage Pass
Etta James guitarist Bobby Murray pays tribute to the legendary blues singer at Michigan BluesFest.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol,
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann focuses on the details of proper body alignment and core strengthening in this workout.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Shelter Me
Artist Patrick McDonnell uses his experience in an animal shelter to create MUTTS comics stories.
10 a.m.
Codeswitching: Race and Identity in the Suburban S
Personal stories from African-American students who were bused to suburban schools.are shared.
11 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Standout treasures such as a Navajo belt and a World War I peach can label letter are appraised.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
PBS American Portrait
Self-shot stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream.
2 p.m.
Lorraine Hansberry: American Masters
The life and work of A Raisin in the Sun playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry are explored.
4 p.m.
Book Makers
An eclectic group of book artists focus on what books should become in the digital age.
5 p.m.
On Story
Ali LeRoi discusses his career as a stand-up comedian, writer, director and television creator.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Fake or Fortune?
A stark, white square of plaster could be one of Alberto Giacometti's earliest works.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
Join some of the world's top squirrel scientists who are making groundbreaking discoveries.
9 p.m.
Independent Lens
Three NFL cheerleaders take a stand against the male-dominated sports league for better pay.
10 p.m.
Frontline
Philippine President Duterte is crackdowning on journalists and his prime target is Maria Ressa.
Monday January 11, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Nature
Join some of the world's top squirrel scientists who are making groundbreaking discoveries.
1 a.m.
Independent Lens
Three NFL cheerleaders take a stand against the male-dominated sports league for better pay.
2 a.m.
Frontline
Philippine President Duterte is crackdowning on journalists and his prime target is Maria Ressa.
4 a.m.
4:30 a.m.
On Story
Ali LeRoi discusses his career as a stand-up comedian, writer, director and television creator.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann uses a towel to improve range of motion throughout this lively functional workout.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the social and financial ramifications of the Gadsden Purchas and visit historic sites.
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Director Francis Ford Coppola introduces host Kathy McCabe to his ancestral hometown of Bernalda.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen and her family visit the famous Reunion Tower and explore Texas culture at the State Fair.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis visits Yerrabinga Rooftop Farm in Austrialia and experiences a traditional Aboriginal dance.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Andreas makes Blue Mussels grilled with fresh Herbs and Flatfish in a Nutty Butter Sauce.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Laurie Russman takes quilts into the third dimension by adding surface elements and thread painting.
10:30 a.m.
Start Up
William McCray founded Will Power Fitness Gym to help people transform their mind and bodies.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry shows how to use the script brush to paint in the small bushy trees in the middle-ground.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Nova
Researchers reveal how humans tamed fearsome canines over tens of thousands of years.
1 p.m.
To Catch a Comet
A spacecraft orbiter attempts to land on the surface of a comet as it zooms around the sun.
2 p.m.
Nature
Discover how both plants and animals have incorporated seasonal change into their life cycles.
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
FDR serves as governor of New York and becomes the presidential nominee for the Democrats in 1932.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
The lives of elderly eccentrics come under scrutiny when a social services investigator is murdered.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
The doctor is puzzled when his parents, whom he hasn't spoken to in years, make a surprise visit.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis tastes wine while in a hot air balloon high above the vineyards of Sonoma, California.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Jamie prepares a delectable chili that will leave you in no doubt that veg can pack a mighty punch!
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Peek through the panes with artist Bob Ross and share a beautiful snowy day outside.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Tuesday January 12, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Peek through the panes with artist Bob Ross and share a beautiful snowy day outside.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
The lives of elderly eccentrics come under scrutiny when a social services investigator is murdered.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
The doctor is puzzled when his parents, whom he hasn't spoken to in years, make a surprise visit.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis tastes wine while in a hot air balloon high above the vineyards of Sonoma, California.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
Jamie prepares a delectable chili that will leave you in no doubt that veg can pack a mighty punch!
4:30 a.m.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Exercises that can be practiced daily to promote functional fitness and independence are showcased.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
The "sky islands" of the Pinaleno Mountains and the desert oasis Quitobaquito Springs are visited.
7:30 a.m.
Dream of Italy
Kathy McCabe travels to the ancestral village of her maternal great-grandfather in Campania.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen goes on a whale watching expedition and learns the history of Oxnard at Heritage Square.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis tastes wine while in a hot air balloon high above the vineyards of Sonoma, California.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Smoked Seafood and Strawberries with Breadcrumbs and Mint-and-Honey-flavored Sour Cream are served.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Maggie Vanderweit uses aerial views and natural textures as she paints and over paints fabrics.
10:30 a.m.
Dw in Good Shape - the Health Show
Exercise is good for our cardiovascular system and muscles and keeps us youthful even in old age.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry shows how to underpaint the silhouette of the deer and splatters pebbles on the road.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Scigirls
San Francisco SCIGIRLS highlight the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake with their own smartphone app.
2:30 p.m.
Changing Seas
A scientist in Belize sheds light on Fused Staghorn, a hybrid of Elkhorn and Staghorn corals.
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
FDR brings the same optimism and energy to the White House that his cousin Theodore displayed.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
The lives of elderly eccentrics come under scrutiny when a social services investigator is murdered.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Soon to be married Mark Mylow gets lost in the woods with his best man and receives an adder bite.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis heads to his hometown of Melbourne to visit old friends and taste new culinary creations.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
A deliciously simple showstopping onion tart features a sublimely sticky sweet and sour glaze.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Visit a quaint Bob Ross shanty and experience the tranquility of mysterious distant mountains.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Wednesday January 13, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Visit a quaint Bob Ross shanty and experience the tranquility of mysterious distant mountains.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
The lives of elderly eccentrics come under scrutiny when a social services investigator is murdered.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Soon to be married Mark Mylow gets lost in the woods with his best man and receives an adder bite.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis heads to his hometown of Melbourne to visit old friends and taste new culinary creations.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
A deliciously simple showstopping onion tart features a sublimely sticky sweet and sour glaze.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
Residents of the island of Chiloe demonstrate their traditions of food, towns and society.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann and Dr. Emily share exercises to stimulate your feet and keep them healthy.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Second Impeachment of President Trump, a PBS Newsh
Managing editor Judy Woodruff will anchor the special programming of the impeachment proceedings.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Amazing destinations such as Scotland, Quebec, Tampa and Shenandoah Valley are highlighted.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis heads to his hometown of Melbourne to visit old friends and taste new culinary creations.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Tina prepares baked Trout with herbs wrapped in cured Ham, grilled Sirloin and Mutton Sausages.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Artist and quilter Enid Gjelten Weichselbaum uses sheer fabrics to create colorful floral designs.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry uses smaller bristle brushes to scrub in the first layer of distant trees, brushes and hills.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Scientists follow clues from the fossil record and use technology to make exciting new discoveries.
2 p.m.
Forgotten Coast
Three friends leave civilization and enter the American wilderness on a rugged thousand-mile journey.
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
FDR breaks the third-term tradition and tries to prepare a reluctant country to enter World War II.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby and Jones investigate a spate of ghoulish wedding-themed murders in Great Worthy.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Graham Orchard, a Salvation Army member, arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis meets up with local spearfisherman Justin Lee for some diving off the coast of Kona.
9 p.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
An oozy risotto with amazing roasted tomato and a no holds barred Summer veg pie are served.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Guest artist Steve Ross creates splendid mountains and a glassy lake embraced by leafy trees.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Thursday January 14, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Guest artist Steve Ross creates splendid mountains and a glassy lake embraced by leafy trees.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby and Jones investigate a spate of ghoulish wedding-themed murders in Great Worthy.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Graham Orchard, a Salvation Army member, arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis meets up with local spearfisherman Justin Lee for some diving off the coast of Kona.
4 a.m.
Jamie's Ultimate Veg
An oozy risotto with amazing roasted tomato and a no holds barred Summer veg pie are served.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
On September 16 each year, Mexicans commemorate the "Grito," the call for independence from Spain.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann demonstrates a variety of movements and exercises that stimulate healthy lymphatic flow.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Examine the caves of Kartchner Caverns State Park, the historic sites of Tombstone and more places.
7:30 a.m.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Joseph explores the local neighborhoods, hotels, shops and restaurants of Asia's World City.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen submerges herself in the Chickasaw culture and enjoys authentic Chickasaw and local cuisine.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis meets up with local spearfisherman Justin Lee for some diving off the coast of Kona.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Andreas visits Bergen in Western Norway and makes a Trout Tartar and a Smoked Trout Dish.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Fabric artist Cindy Lohbeck uses modern tools to dye fabrics in the Arashi style of shibori.
10:30 a.m.
World of Guitar
Up and coming artists like Larkin Poe and King King discuss the next steps in their careers.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry shows his viewers how to paint in the very distant trees using the #4 script brush.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Nova
Can Cuban scientists team up with U.S. partners to make lung cancer treatments available to all?
3 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
FDR is determined to see the war through to victory. Eleanor Roosevelt fights for civil liberties.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby and Jones investigate a spate of ghoulish wedding-themed murders in Great Worthy.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Never before seen footage from this season includes food and adventures in New South Wales and more.
9 p.m.
Dishing With Julia Child
Jose Andres and Eric Ripert are amazed by Julia Child's hands-on treatment of a whole fish.
9:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross creates a sky full of clouds and waves crashing carelessly upon the rocks at the beach.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Friday January 15, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross creates a sky full of clouds and waves crashing carelessly upon the rocks at the beach.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby and Jones investigate a spate of ghoulish wedding-themed murders in Great Worthy.
2 a.m.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Never before seen footage from this season includes food and adventures in New South Wales and more.
4 a.m.
Dishing With Julia Child
Jose Andres and Eric Ripert are amazed by Julia Child's hands-on treatment of a whole fish.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
David learns about the fascinating past and present of the Quechua people in the Peruvian highlands
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann introduces guest Tai Chi instructor, Tino, who leads a fun "Tai Chi By The Sea" segment.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Herpatologists explore the many venomous creatures that call the Sonoran Desert home.
7:30 a.m.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Joseph travels to Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park and Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park.
8 a.m.
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly
Colleen and her girlfriends enjoy a girls' night out and learn the history of the Chickasaw women.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Never before seen footage from this season includes food and adventures in New South Wales and more.
9:30 a.m.
New Scandinavian Cooking
Tina prepares Fried Fudge Cheese and creamy Chanterelles with cured Mutton and Lingonberries.
10 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Fiber artist Joyce Becker uses organza, pastels and sparkling fibers to create new color values.
10:30 a.m.
Woodsmith Shop
This versatile table is a great addition to any space, casual or formal. It can serve many ways.
11 a.m.
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell
Jerry shows how to paint in the middle ground leafy trees on the very left side of the canvas.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
UNLADYLIKE2020: AMERICAN MASTERS
Pioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights are profiled.
3 p.m.
Great American Read
Follow the trials and tribulations of some of literature's favorite protagonists.
4 p.m.
Great American Read
Explore literature's most notorious villains and what they can teach us about our own dark impulses.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Midsomer Murders
Jones goes undercover at the Oblong Foundation after one of the cult's young members disappears.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis heads to Maui, visits a taro root farm, learns to make poi and tries surfboard making.
9 p.m.
American Reckoning: A PBS Newshour Special Report
Following the attack on the Capitol, the current political divide between Americans is explored.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Saturday January 16, 2021
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Painter Bob Ross invites you to enjoy the last of winter's snowy touch on canvas.
1 a.m.
Midsomer Murders
Jones goes undercover at the Oblong Foundation after one of the cult's young members disappears.
2 a.m.
3 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
Field Trip With Curtis Stone
Curtis heads to Maui, visits a taro root farm, learns to make poi and tries surfboard making.
4 a.m.
Dishing With Julia Child
Top chefs follow Julia Child's breadmaking recipes for classic pain de mie and a raisin bread.
4:30 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The city of Tultepec, a suburb of Mexico City, celebrates each March with a display of fireworks.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
On Story
Ali LeRoi discusses his career as a stand-up comedian, writer, director and television creator.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann shares exercises that improve postural strength and finger dexterity.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Growing a Greener World
Spend a day with a professional pruning guru and learn some tips to take the fear out of pruning.
8 a.m.
Central Texas Gardener
Create miniature landscapes indoors and DIY artistic adventures in a standard-sized yard.
8:30 a.m.
Garden Smart
An expert gardener shares his favorite plants, new plant colors, combinations and ideas.
9 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Get busy as a bee with patchwork techniques that make the focal fabric the queen.
9:30 a.m.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Nancy shares some of the easiest ways to layout, cut and mark fabric in this program.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Consuelo MacK Wealthtrack
Personal finance guru Christine Benz discusses rethinking post-pandemic financial plans.
11 a.m.
Dw Focus on Europe
The Coronavirus is affecting us all, but children's lives are especially impacted.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Love Wins Over Hate
Six individuals who went from agents of anger and bigotry to advocates for empathy are profiled.
3 p.m.
Solidarnosc: How Solidarity Changed Europe
Events that began in 1980 that likely contributed mightily to the fall of Communism are examined.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
This Old House: Scandinavian Modern
Tom watches ceiling mounted speakers disappear. Richard oversees the startup of a new HVAC system.
5:30 p.m.
Ask This Old House
Jenn demonstrates how to clean up a garden and Tom and Kevin build an Adirondack chair.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
"Red, Red Robin," "Little Green Apples," "Scarlet Ribbons" and "Blue Skies" are performed.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the Capitol attack and the impeachment of President Trump.
9 p.m.
Jazz
The rhythms and spirit of jazz music mirror the world that emerged in the wake of World War I.
11 p.m.
Austin City Limits
Revel in modern Southern soul with Nashville's The War and Treaty and Austin's Ruthie Foster.
