Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday May 3, 2015
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Gordon's debut as store deputy skirts scandal. Kitty confronts her attackers. Doris has a dilemma.
1 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
As Time Goes by
Lionel's proposal to Jean has been accepted, but Judy is barely on speaking terms with Alistair.
2 a.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A Chicago mobster falls for a female impersonator, actually a woman, in 1930s Paris.
4:30 a.m.
5 a.m.
DAY THE '60'S DIED
The story of the 1970 Kent State shootings and the political fallout of the event are chronicled.
6 a.m.
Aviators
Check out the view of Vancouver Harbour from the tallest air traffic control tower in the world.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Nova
A look at how modern technology and old-fashioned detective work helped catch the Boston bombers.
8 a.m.
Nature
A family of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys living in the highest forests in the world are examined.
9 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
Charming Dutch sights are visited from Haarlem to Rotterdam and from Delft to the Zuiderzee.
12:30 p.m.
Rudy Maxa's World
Two of the most unique and appealing cities in the world, Montreal and Quebec City, are explored.
1 p.m.
Globe Trekker
A voyage to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the Antarctic Peninsula and more is highlighted.
2 p.m.
Dick Cavett's Vietnam
The impact of the Vietnam War is examined through interviews conducted by the iconic talk show host.
3 p.m.
Draft
The draft in the 1960s and 1970s was a lightning rod that lit up every schism in American society.
4 p.m.
Last Days in Vietnam: American Experience
An unlikely group of heroes that formed in the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War are examined.
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
The war against the Islamic State is explored through the experiences of Kurdish women.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Call the Midwife
A secret romance faces heartbreak when a teenager becomes pregnant and runs off with her boyfriend.
8 p.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Jeremy Piven stars as the flamboyant American entrepreneur who founded Selfridge's department store.
9 p.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
10:05 p.m.
Vera
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of pensioner on a busy Newcastle train.
11:35 p.m.
Spy
When Judith receives a blow to the head, she begins to think she is still married to Tim.
Monday May 4, 2015
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Call the Midwife
A secret romance faces heartbreak when a teenager becomes pregnant and runs off with her boyfriend.
1 a.m.
Masterpiece Classic
Jeremy Piven stars as the flamboyant American entrepreneur who founded Selfridge's department store.
2 a.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
3:05 a.m.
Vera
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of pensioner on a busy Newcastle train.
4:35 a.m.
Spy
When Judith receives a blow to the head, she begins to think she is still married to Tim.
5 a.m.
Sid the Science Kid
Sid learns many ways that animals communicate like using body language, making sounds and barking!
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
When Martin impulsively tries out Aviva's new Stone Digger, he crash lands into a hidden prairie.
6 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford tastes a giant cookie that Mr. Bleakman left unattended. Jetta's pen pal visits the island.
6:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford's friends find memorable junk in his dog house. Jetta is jealous of her new baby brother.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George takes his broken toy to a toy factory and finds a room of broken toys and no one to fix them.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George and the Man with the Yellow Hat make a movie about plants and animals in the rainforest.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids visit the Jungle of Wagga-Tag-Tail and meet many animals with very different tails.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
In Jimmer Jammer Jungle, the kids learn how different animals spend their entire lives in trees.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Alan and Telly use math to find out how to take care of The Old Lady Who Lives in a Shoe's 12 kids.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The kids are told they can't compete in a leaf-necklace contest because they are not dinosaurs.
10:30 a.m.
Arthur
The Tough Customers realize it's time to quit bullying, but can Molly ever truly change her ways?
11 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Officer O'Reilly lets Martha help solve crimes while Rascal the police dog is away.
11:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat try to make the set perfectly symmetrical for the Radio City Music Hall Blockettes.
12 p.m.
Simply Ming
Wildlife in Australia is explored. Australian marron and King George Whiting are put on the barbie.
12:30 p.m.
Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef
Chantal's Pitcher of Cosmopolitans and Baked Potato Shells Stuffed with Scrambled Eggs are served.
1 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Murder
Charlie and Nicola Buchanan investigate the death of former golf champion who was mauled by a dog.
2 p.m.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Harsh weather traps Phryne, Dot, Dr. Mac and Aunt Prudence at chalet with a murderer in their midst
3 p.m.
Ballykissangel
Father Vincent buys Fitzgerald's and gets caught for drunk driving.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
A small state in Brazil's dry northeast, Ceara is home to a variety of interesting traditions.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great finds include a Booker T. Washington archive and a 17th-century Chinese transitional wine pot.
9 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Fabulous items include an1890 French industrial clock and four watercolor portraits from 1827.
10 p.m.
Independent Lens
A transgender teacher in Hawaii inspires a tomboyish young girl to lead an all-male hula troupe.
11 p.m.
Tuesday May 5, 2015
Time
Show
12 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
A small state in Brazil's dry northeast, Ceara is home to a variety of interesting traditions.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great finds include a Booker T. Washington archive and a 17th-century Chinese transitional wine pot.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Fabulous items include an1890 French industrial clock and four watercolor portraits from 1827.
3 a.m.
Independent Lens
A transgender teacher in Hawaii inspires a tomboyish young girl to lead an all-male hula troupe.
4 a.m.
4:30 a.m.
America by the Numbers With Maria Hinojosa
Southeast Asian Americans have some of the lowest high school completion rates in the nation.
5 a.m.
Sid the Science Kid
Sid explores animals that build and live in their own homes, like beehives, anthills and bird nests!
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratt team explores the differences between a crocodile and an alligator.
6 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Charley keeps breaking his promise to Emily. Cleo runs away from Mrs. Diller to avoid a bath.
6:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford's friends come up with remedies to help him. Jetta tries to make everyone watch her movies.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George learns about stretching, keeping hydrated and pacing to help Professor Wiseman win a race.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George and the Man with the Yellow Hat visit the Clown College for Pepe El Loco's Big Show.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit fireflies that live in the backyard.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally explore each level of the rain forest and meet some toucans and howler monkeys.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Elmo helps Professor Buck Awe teach a class of chickens using strategies he learned in preschool.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Different dinosaur teams compete in various contests at the Classic in the Jurassic competition.
10:30 a.m.
Arthur
George can't wait to play baseball. Brain tries to transform Buster into a mathematic marvel?
11 a.m.
Martha Speaks
The gang is camping out. The tent is pitched and TD suggests they tell science fiction stories.
11:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
When Peg is told she's allergic to Cat, Cat leaves home! Peg and Cat present a Broadway musical.
12 p.m.
Simply Ming
Seared Tuna Nicoise with Poached Duck Egg and Herbed Butter Sauce and Grilled Quail are prepared.
12:30 p.m.
Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef
Recipes include Raw Asparagus, Radish and Shiitake Mushroom Salad and Braised Flat Iron Steak.
1 p.m.
Vera
Vera is reunited with her first sergeant, Stuart Macken, when his house is tragically firebombed.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Ballykissangel
Grainne Dooley receives a goat for her birthday and the residents of Ballyk go to the races.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The sprawling nation of Columbia offers an unexpected variety of cultures and urban landscapes.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The early lives of young Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are highlighted.
10 p.m.
Frontline
The inside story of how the Ebola outbreak began and why it wasn't stopped before it was too late.
11 p.m.
Wednesday May 6, 2015
Time
Show
12 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The sprawling nation of Columbia offers an unexpected variety of cultures and urban landscapes.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The early lives of young Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are highlighted.
3 a.m.
Frontline
The inside story of how the Ebola outbreak began and why it wasn't stopped before it was too late.
4 a.m.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Harsh weather traps Phryne, Dot, Dr. Mac and Aunt Prudence at chalet with a murderer in their midst
5 a.m.
Sid the Science Kid
At school, Sid discovers that dirt is really important to the Earth because it helps things grow.
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
When a twister surprises the Tortuga, the team abandons ship and gets separated out on the prairie.
6 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Cleo thinks up an adventure story. Mr. Bleakman and Clifford save the day during a power failure.
6:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Jetta lies about having a huge pet parrot. Cleo earns treats for helping Vaz with his paper route.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George and Steve paint an empty billboard with a picture to promote a book about endangered birds.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George tries to rescue a beloved bijou theatre from being replaced by a self-cleaning parking lot.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick meet Percy the penguin. After a fun race the kids learn that not all birds can fly.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids visit the Jungle of Wagga-Tag-Tail and meet many animals with very different tails.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Teams consisting of a pterosaur and a crocodile from each Time Period compete against one another.
10:30 a.m.
Arthur
Buster is thrilled when Lakewood Elementary starts a program where kids can earn prizes for reading.
11 a.m.
Martha Speaks
The gang enters an alternative energy fueled Go Green Go-Cart Race using sun, wind and pond scum.
11:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat need to sort out recyclables to clean up the park in time for the Halloween Parade.
12 p.m.
Simply Ming
A Orange-Ginger Lamb Shanks with Garlic Barley "Risotto" and Lamb Belly are served.
12:30 p.m.
Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef
Chef Keller creates Brioche Bretzel with a cream filling and mouth-watering Beignets.
1 p.m.
1:30 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.
2 p.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
3:05 p.m.
Ballykissangel
Talk of Ghosts and fishing problems, meanwhile Kathleen learns to drive.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The famed wine capital of Mendoza and the northern reaches of Patagonia are explored.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
A look at parrots in need of rescue focuses on Lou, a parrot who is abandoned in a foreclosed home.
9 p.m.
Nova
Undersea explorer Bob Ballard examines the wreck of a German submarine a few miles from New Orleans.
10 p.m.
Super Skyscrapers
The Leadenhall Building is the tallest skyscraper in the city of London and the most innovative.
11 p.m.
Thursday May 7, 2015
Time
Show
12 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The famed wine capital of Mendoza and the northern reaches of Patagonia are explored.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
Nature
A look at parrots in need of rescue focuses on Lou, a parrot who is abandoned in a foreclosed home.
2 a.m.
Nova
Undersea explorer Bob Ballard examines the wreck of a German submarine a few miles from New Orleans.
3 a.m.
Super Skyscrapers
The Leadenhall Building is the tallest skyscraper in the city of London and the most innovative.
4 a.m.
Filipino American Lives
A musician seeks out the last practitioners of harana, a forgotten tradition of Filipino serenading.
5 a.m.
Sid the Science Kid
Sid learns that leaves are food for animals and they make nutrients so flowers and trees can grow!
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Aviva makes a ring chip to super power her "inventuring," but it is stolen by a mysterious lemur.
6 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The little dogs are helpful too. Clifford tries to keep the kittens out of Mr. Bleakman's yard.
6:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The gang must convince Mr. Bleakman to have some fun. Emily writes a poem for her Mom's birthday.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George spends a full day showing Mrs. Renkins' granddaughter Allie what it's like to be a monkey.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George dreams that he and Gnocchi are chasing the germs that are giving him a cold out of his body.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids get dancing lessons from one of the best dancers in the world, Tango a bird of paradise!
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit fireflies that live in the backyard.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Tiny, Buddy, Cindy and Dad set out on a fun fishing trip where they run into Cassie Castrocauda.
10:30 a.m.
Arthur
When Fern gets writer's block with a deadline approaching, she "borrows" stories from Ladonna.
11 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Billy Collins writes great poems about dogs and Martha thinks it must be because he is a canine!
11:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat judge a singing competition in which all performers must get a rating of ten stars.
12 p.m.
Simply Ming
Ming heads out to Bondi Beach to cook oysters three-ways with Australian chef Darren Robertson.
12:30 p.m.
Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef
Classic Salmon Souffle, Lamb in Hay and Winter Vegetable Ragout are prepared with Paul Haeberlin.
1 p.m.
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The early lives of young Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are highlighted.
3 p.m.
Ballykissangel
A stranger in town turns out to be from Avril's past. And the famous Fitzgerald's Bar might be in for a name change.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
A Zapotec market and the harvesting, drying and roasting of coffee in the fog forest are showcased.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
After years abroad, Miss Phryne Fisher returns to Melbourne and is soon embroiled in mystery.
9 p.m.
Doc Martin
Martin reluctantly agrees to help Louisa hand out awards at her school's sports day.
10 p.m.
Call the Midwife
A secret romance faces heartbreak when a teenager becomes pregnant and runs off with her boyfriend.
11 p.m.
Friday May 8, 2015
Time
Show
12 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
A Zapotec market and the harvesting, drying and roasting of coffee in the fog forest are showcased.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
After years abroad, Miss Phryne Fisher returns to Melbourne and is soon embroiled in mystery.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Martin reluctantly agrees to help Louisa hand out awards at her school's sports day.
3 a.m.
Call the Midwife
A secret romance faces heartbreak when a teenager becomes pregnant and runs off with her boyfriend.
4 a.m.
Filipino American Lives
Farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and farm workers instigated the Delano Grape Strike of 1965.
5 a.m.
Sid the Science Kid
Sid uses a magnifying glasses to discover ants, rolie polies and caterpillars around the playground.
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Two Wild Kratts kids discover the praying mantis cocoons they've been keeping have hatched!
6 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford's new friend gets him in trouble. The kids imagine what their new teacher will be like.
6:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Emily writes a letter to her favorite pop star. Cleo makes everyone think she is a beachball player.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George learns there are a lot of special rules at the kindergarten when Allie brings him to school.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George is excited to help Marco make a pinata and other festive decorations for Mother's Day.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The most fantabulous decorator, Stan the bower bird, shows the kids how to decorate for their party.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick meet Percy the penguin. After a fun race the kids learn that not all birds can fly.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy and Tiny travel to the Jurassic and learn how Morris Stegosaurus, a huge dinosaur, keeps cool.
10:30 a.m.
Arthur
Arthur thinks his jokes about Sue Ellen's sweater are all in good fun, but her feelings are hurt.
11 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Struck by a falling book of five-hundred-and-one English Verbs, Martha instantly becomes Verb Dog!
11:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat need to mail some letters but their path to the mailbox is blocked by a really big dog.
12 p.m.
Simply Ming
Ming shops in some of the best gourmet markets in Australia with Aussie super-chef Dominique Rizzo.
12:30 p.m.
Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef
Marinated Squab Breasts en Crepinettes with Juniper and Red Wine Sauce and Orange Tartlets are made.
1 p.m.
Nature
A look at parrots in need of rescue focuses on Lou, a parrot who is abandoned in a foreclosed home.
2 p.m.
Nova
Undersea explorer Bob Ballard examines the wreck of a German submarine a few miles from New Orleans.
3 p.m.
Ballykissangel
Vincent is in charge of this year’s parish fête and something appears to be bothering Siobhan.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The notorious shanty towns in Rio Janeiro play a pivotal role in the city's cultural history.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
America's Ballroom Challenge
The winning couples in four divisions of ballroom compete across dance styles in the grand finale.
11 p.m.
11:48 p.m.
Saturday May 9, 2015
Time
Show
12:34 a.m.
1:03 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
2 a.m.
2:30 a.m.
3 a.m.
America's Ballroom Challenge
The winning couples in four divisions of ballroom compete across dance styles in the grand finale.
4 a.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
5:03 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
These backward-bending poses will tone your nerves and increase your sense of well-being.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
A voyage to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the Antarctic Peninsula and more is highlighted.
7 a.m.
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
Gain confidence and let P. Allen Smith show you how to build a solid foundation in your garden.
7:30 a.m.
Garden Smart
Two exceptional gardens are visited and two fantastic gardeners provide informative advice.
8 a.m.
It's Sew Easy
Joanne Banko embellishes a plain sheer wrap and turns it into a fabulous accent.
8:30 a.m.
Sew It All
Quick and easy baby bibs are created.
9 a.m.
Sewing With Nancy
Nancy and guest Mary Mulari present quick to sew coverups for elegant evenings, travel and more.
9:30 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
The wonders of the technology that makes embroidery and stippling quick and easy are highlighted.
10 a.m.
This Old House Hour
Norm and Kevin review the transformation that has taken place in the 1966 Garrison Colonial.
11 a.m.
Chef's Life
The restaurant's new best-seller is a whole chicken, pounded and stuffed with broccoli salad.
11:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Lidia serves a beautiful Striped Bass with Tomato Pesto over a bed of Fennel and Mint String Beans.
12 p.m.
Cook's Country
Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers, frozen French Fries and Natchitoches Meat Pies are highlighted.
12:30 p.m.
Martha Stewart's Cooking School
A robust Stew with seasonal Vegetables called Lamb Navarin and Nicoise Salad are prepared.
1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great finds include a Booker T. Washington archive and a 17th-century Chinese transitional wine pot.
2 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Fabulous items include an1890 French industrial clock and four watercolor portraits from 1827.
3 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
The bakers are assigned Signature savory Parcels, ranging from Pasties to Samosas.
4 p.m.
Call the Midwife
A secret romance faces heartbreak when a teenager becomes pregnant and runs off with her boyfriend.
5 p.m.
This Old House Hour
Norm and Kevin review the transformation that has taken place in the 1966 Garrison Colonial.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Mary Lou Metzger hosts. Buddy Merrill plays "Blue Suede Shoes" in a tribute to Elvis Presley.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Jean and Lionel set the date for their wedding. Lionel has finished the script for the mini-series.
9:02 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A wheeler-dealer meets his brother, an institutionalized autistic-savant, heir to $3 million.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
As the staff cope with a shortage of heat, Mr. Lucas creates a bewildering array of heating devices.
