Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6 Plus
Sunday December 17, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Amen! Music of the Black Church
The optimism and authentic spiritual experience of African American gospel music are explored.
1 a.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
After six passionate and poignant seasons, the curtain comes down on "Downton Abbey."
3 a.m.
Austin City Limits
Delight in the throwback country music of hit songwriter Brandy Clark and Charley Crockett.
4 a.m.
Amen! Music of the Black Church
The optimism and authentic spiritual experience of African American gospel music are explored.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Closer to Truth - Best of Consciousness
Explore why dualism is believed by most people but rejected by philosophers and scientists.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
These exercises incorporate a large ball and a small ball for finger flexibility and strengthening.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Full body strength and flexibility is vital in maintaining balance and staying out of pain.
7 a.m.
Age of Nature
A new awareness of nature is helping to restore ecosystems from Panama to China to Mozambique.
8 a.m.
Dw Euromaxx
Berliner Philharmonie Hall turns 60 and some British Cheddar on top of your favorites.
8:30 a.m.
Motorweek
Turn key and go in the Porsche 911 Carrera T, then kick dirt in the updated Jeep Wrangler.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Guests who wear their hearts on their sleeves appear. Appraisals include an 1888 Joseph Nawahi oil.
11 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
An eye-catching collection of standout items includes a Victorian puffy heart charm necklace.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Wild Rivers With Tillie
Go off the beaten path to encounter a turquoise gem of a river set in a desert environment.
1 p.m.
History Detectives
Evidence of an old bridge abutment in Columbia, South Carolina may redraw the maps of the Civil War.
2 p.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
After six passionate and poignant seasons, the curtain comes down on "Downton Abbey."
4 p.m.
Jews of the Wild West
Discover Jewish pioneers from the silver screen and real life helped shape the expansion of the US.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
Explore astonishing wildlife and discover how life manages to survive in the Wild North of Canada.
9 p.m.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich travels the California part of the US-Mexico border.
10 p.m.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich travels along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border.
11 p.m.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich travels the border region of New Mexico and Chihuahua.
Monday December 18, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Nature
Explore astonishing wildlife and discover how life manages to survive in the Wild North of Canada.
1 a.m.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich travels the California part of the US-Mexico border.
2 a.m.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich travels along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border.
3 a.m.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich travels the border region of New Mexico and Chihuahua.
4 a.m.
4:30 a.m.
Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan
Author and columnist Arianna Huffington.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann focuses on the somatosensory system for good balance and everyday functioning.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
This intermediate workout is designed to strengthen the core and open the chest and pectorals.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
A visit to the pyramids that tower over the countryside and the premier museum of South America.
7:30 a.m.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
Vietnamese Beef Stew with Lemon Grass and Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken are made.
8 a.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Pati explores the one-of-a-kind dishes of Loreto, a small town on the Gulf of California.
8:30 a.m.
Ask This Old House
Richard installs a whole house ductless humidifier and Jenn installs a front entry planter.
9 a.m.
Radical Restoration
Gary gets a spin in a Shelby Cobra on the way to the Toronto International Car Show.
9:30 a.m.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Sarah visits the Spanish ship El Galeon in St. Augustine harbor. Roger paints the bow of the ship.
10 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Learn how to create unique borders with the help of Sara Gallegos.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
With this energizing standing and floor workout, you'll stretch tight glutes and hamstrings.
12 p.m.
Yoga in Practice
Poses that integrate the upper body, front and back, plank, yoga push-up and cobra, are showcased.
12:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a detailed farmhouse scene.
1 p.m.
Jews of the Wild West
Discover Jewish pioneers from the silver screen and real life helped shape the expansion of the US.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The distinct culture and heritage of Reconcavo and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil are highlighted.
3:30 p.m.
Radical Restoration
Gary gets a spin in a Shelby Cobra on the way to the Toronto International Car Show.
4 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Fantastic finds include a Dr. Seuss-illustrated program and drawing and a 1920 John Fery oil.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
The arrival of the mysterious Chandrika throws the household into chaos at Beecham House.
9 p.m.
Savoy at Christmas
The staff at The Savoy are pushed to the breaking point as the holiday season arrives.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Tuesday December 19, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Join Bob Ross at one of his favorite resting spots on canvas, beneath an old tree in the forest.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
The arrival of the mysterious Chandrika throws the household into chaos at Beecham House.
4 a.m.
Savoy at Christmas
The staff at The Savoy are pushed to the breaking point as the holiday season arrives.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
A small ball, a towel and large ball help release restrictions that build up in connective tissue.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Maintaining full body strength and flexibility is vital to feeling energetic, no matter your age.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the colorful streets of Calle de Cueyes and examine mummies up close at a Leimebamba museum.
7:30 a.m.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
Delicious recipes include Venetian Rice and Peas and Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes.
8 a.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Pati swims with whale sharks and enjoys local food in La Paz, Baja Sur's breathtaking capital.
8:30 a.m.
Ask This Old House
Electrician Heath Eastman installs a chandelier in a homeowner's dining room.
9 a.m.
Radical Restoration
Discover Canada's first gasoline-powered car, the 1897 Fossmobile.
9:30 a.m.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Sarah visits a Florida bird habitat and Roger works on two dozen 4' by 8' bird murals.
10 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
It's dramatic quilts with landscapes inspired by the traditions and wonders of Montana.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Keeping your glutes toned and strong can relieve back pain and prevent injury.
12 p.m.
Yoga in Practice
Triangle Pose is shown and understanding the pulsation within our bodies is discussed.
12:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
This time, Bob Ross creates a painting of an old-time mill using soft and warm colors.
1 p.m.
American Masters
Discover the rarely-seen side of scientist, husband, father, and public servant Dr. Fauci.
3 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
Bogota's mass transit system and the history of the world's most popular beverage are explored.
3:30 p.m.
Radical Restoration
Discover Canada's first gasoline-powered car, the 1897 Fossmobile.
4 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 2006 J.K. Rowling-signed "Harry Potter" book and a 1949 Model 4500 Rolex and box are appraised.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
A murder throws John's plans of staying in Delhi into jeopardy. Margaret proves she is trustworthy.
8 p.m.
Life: First Steps
From elephants to wildebeest, Patrick Aryee learns the sacrifices made by parents in the wild.
9 p.m.
Nature
Discover how cats have conquered the world, thriving in almost every landscape on Earth.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Wednesday December 20, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a lovely beach and palm trees within the shape of the state of Florida.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
A murder throws John's plans of staying in Delhi into jeopardy. Margaret proves she is trustworthy.
3 a.m.
Life: First Steps
From elephants to wildebeest, Patrick Aryee learns the sacrifices made by parents in the wild.
4 a.m.
Nature
Discover how cats have conquered the world, thriving in almost every landscape on Earth.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann uses the large ball in this workout to loosen up the fascia around the scapula.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
This advanced, body shaping workout will tone and strengthen your arms, abs, core, waist, and legs
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Scientists learn about his phenomenon by taking core samples from the area's bristle cone pines.
7:30 a.m.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
Turkish Stuffed Flatbreads, Spinach and Cheese Gozleme and Rib-Eye Steaks are featured.
8 a.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
One of the region's most celebrated chefs, Javier Plascencia, gives Pati a tour of the Baja he knows.
8:30 a.m.
Ask This Old House
Jenn helps a homeowner select, place and install plants for her terraced garden.
9 a.m.
Radical Restoration
Ron Foss takes the Fossmobile to Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
9:30 a.m.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Sarah visits the Rogues Gallery in Hulett, Wyoming. Roger paints an antique brass saloon lantern.
10 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Test out your new ideas and techniques with small projects to practice on.
10:30 a.m.
History With David Rubenstein
Brenda Child sheds light on how Native Americans were impacted by the arrival of colonial settlers.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Miranda shows you how to work through the muscle chains of the legs to get stronger hips.
12 p.m.
Yoga in Practice
Explore what 100 percent or fullness means while focusing on Revolved Triangle Pose.
12:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Join Bob Ross and paint an old log cabin in the winter woods.
1 p.m.
Future of Work
Does America face a "post-work" era, or increased inequities in how we make our livings?
2 p.m.
History Detectives
Evidence of an old bridge abutment in Columbia, South Carolina may redraw the maps of the Civil War.
3 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The origins of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and its influence on California are explored.
3:30 p.m.
Radical Restoration
Ron Foss takes the Fossmobile to Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
4 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Outstanding finds include a Charles Wilda "The Hour of Prayer" oil and a 1950 Gibson SJ-200 guitar.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
John realizes he has no choice but to reveal the truth about his past and the baby's identity.
8 p.m.
Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth buys tickets for a holiday cruise on the QE2, but Onslow has won tickets for the same trip.
9 p.m.
Keeping Up Appearances
Daisy informs Hyacinth her that someone has been found in "Daddy's" bed - and it isn't "Daddy!"
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Thursday December 21, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross paints a vibrant landscape with shades of lavender, purple and blue on a black canvas.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
John realizes he has no choice but to reveal the truth about his past and the baby's identity.
3 a.m.
Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth buys tickets for a holiday cruise on the QE2, but Onslow has won tickets for the same trip.
4 a.m.
Keeping Up Appearances
Daisy informs Hyacinth her that someone has been found in "Daddy's" bed - and it isn't "Daddy!"
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Mary Ann focuses on the fun side of exercise with novelty music and imaginative choreography.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
This all-standing, beginner workout will liberate each and every layer of connective tissue.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Scientists find evidence these occurrences drove early civilizations out of the Colorado Plateau.
7:30 a.m.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Cake and Swedish "Sticky" Chocolate Cake are served.
8 a.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Pati spends the day in Los Cabos and enjoys the traditional dishes of the small town of Miraflores.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Fly Brother With Ernest White Ii
Ernest rides around Brazil's biggest city with superstar DJ Paulo Pacheco and Flavia Liz di Paolo.
9:30 a.m.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Sarah visits the Rogues Gallery in Wyoming. Roger paints beaded Sioux moccasins from the 1890s.
10 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Diane Harris will be joined by Diane Harris whose row quilt uses all the colors of the rainbow.
10:30 a.m.
History With David Rubenstein
Jennifer Doudna helped create a DNA-editing tool with the power to revolutionize human health.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Miranda demonstrates dynamic sequential exercises designed to refine your alignment.
12 p.m.
Yoga in Practice
Explore balance between staying actively engaged and extending upward and outward in Half Moon Pose.
12:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Create a painting of a thick dense forest with Bob Ross.
2 p.m.
Secrets of the Divine: The Altarpiece of Ciudad Ro
Equal parts historical art, mystery, and scientific exploration, Secrets of the Divine: The Altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo delves into Spanish fine art pieces and their sub-drawings to reveal surprising insights into the lives of the painters and their era.
3 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
Vast sand dunes, some the size of small mountains, line long stretches of Brazil's northeast coast.
3:30 p.m.
Fly Brother With Ernest White Ii
Ernest rides around Brazil's biggest city with superstar DJ Paulo Pacheco and Flavia Liz di Paolo.
4 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Tremendous treasures include a Dali "The Art Institute" etching and a 1964 Frank Sinatra letter.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
John and Daniel come to blows over Daniel's relationship with the beautiful servant Chanchal.
8 p.m.
Rise of the Nazis: Dictators at War
In 1942, Hitler lost the Battle of Moscow and German troops faced a desperate winter in Russia.
9 p.m.
Rise of the Nazis: Dictators at War
After Stalingrad, Adolf Hitler's stress intensifies and for once there is no master plan.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Friday December 22, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Soft snowy trees and shrubs of winter are painted inside a dome-like shape on the canvas.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
John and Daniel come to blows over Daniel's relationship with the beautiful servant Chanchal.
3 a.m.
Rise of the Nazis: Dictators at War
In 1942, Hitler lost the Battle of Moscow and German troops faced a desperate winter in Russia.
4 a.m.
Rise of the Nazis: Dictators at War
After Stalingrad, Adolf Hitler's stress intensifies and for once there is no master plan.
5 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
Exercises that improve function are shared. The fingers and breath help control abdominal muscles.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
Miranda presents an advanced, standing and floor workout that will improve your agility.
7 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the people and the culture of Santa Cruz and visit the Darwin Research Station.
7:30 a.m.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television
Chicken Roasted with Garlic-Herb Creme Fraiche and Ricotta-Semolina Cake are prepared.
8 a.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Pati sets out into the Sea of Cortez to reel in the catch-of-the-day to grill up beachside.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Fly Brother With Ernest White Ii
Ernest keeps Georgia on his mind with a food-fueled visit to the modern and medieval city of Tbilisi.
10 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Kirsti Lea Schmits' Quilt of Valor design features a fresh take on a flag design.
10:30 a.m.
History With David Rubenstein
Jeffrey Rosen looks back on over 30 years of conversation with the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
This targeted no-impact workout is designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles.
12 p.m.
Yoga in Practice
This class builds toward a fundamental arm balance called Side Plank.
12:30 p.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Capture the power of the sea and sky with a painting of a seascape.
1 p.m.
Ivan Doig: Landscapes of a Western Mind
Ivan Doig gives viewers a peek into his writing process and his impact on American literature.
2 p.m.
Age of Nature
A new understanding of nature is helping scientists and activists find surprising ways to fix it.
3 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
Lake Superior, the world's largest lake, supports thousands of residents along its forested shores.
3:30 p.m.
Fly Brother With Ernest White Ii
Ernest keeps Georgia on his mind with a food-fueled visit to the modern and medieval city of Tbilisi.
4 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A universe of space-themed treasures is explored, including NASA Space Program autographed photos.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
Daniel, Margaret and Chandrika desperately try to help John, but only the Emperor can release him.
8 p.m.
Mavericks
It's the fascinating story of freestyle athletes in the small towns of Montana.
9 p.m.
Musher
The life of four sled dog racers and their dogs is revealed over the course of a year.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Saturday December 23, 2023
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
Best of the Joy of Painting
Bob Ross composes a fantastic seashore-in-an-oval that literally glows with delightful color.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Beecham House on Masterpiece
Daniel, Margaret and Chandrika desperately try to help John, but only the Emperor can release him.
3 a.m.
Mavericks
It's the fascinating story of freestyle athletes in the small towns of Montana.
4 a.m.
Musher
The life of four sled dog racers and their dogs is revealed over the course of a year.
5:30 a.m.
6 a.m.
Sit and Be Fit
This episode combines fun music of the Charleston and Cha-cha to demonstrate finger exercises.
6:30 a.m.
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
This all-standing, back strengthening workout will help you to do your favorite activities with ease.
7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
Growing a Greener World
Joe puts the Garden Farm to bed in the fall and shows simple steps that will pay off in the spring.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
Quilting Arts
Explore the flexibility of flame stitch quilting with Barbara Yates Beasley.
9:30 a.m.
Best of Sewing With Nancy
Turn old school quilting into new school technology when using an embroidery machine for quilting.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Dw Focus on Europe
Underground shelters in Helsinki are being used for indoor swimming pools and more.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Good Road
Charleston has many communities. Jewish, Gullah and LGBTQ+ activists are all an influence.
1 p.m.
Great Performances
Enjoy this London production of Cole Porter's classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster.
3:30 p.m.
American Masters
Discover the enduring friendship between legendary comedians Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx.
5 p.m.
This Old House
Repairs are made to the original brick. A DIY ramp is built, and a modern accessible home is toured.
5:30 p.m.
Ask This Old House
Jenn creates a rain garden; Ross explains moisture meters; Mark installs a railing.
6 p.m.
25 YEARS WITH LIDIA: A CULINARY JUBILEE
Lidia Bastianich celebrates 25 years on television with family and celebrity friends.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Chaperone on Masterpiece
Follow the diffident chaperone to dancer Louise Brooks in this Jazz Age drama from Julian Fellowes.
10 p.m.
Christmas at Westminster: An Evening of Readings
Recorded at Princeton University, the Westminster Choir performs its annual holiday concert.
11 p.m.
Austin City Limits
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria perform soul and blues on ACL.
