Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday February 21, 2016
Time
Show
12:30 a.m.
Mercy Street
The unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray.
1:30 a.m.
Looking Over Jordan: African Americans and the War
The black experience in the South before, during and after the Civil War is chronicled.
2:02 a.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
The training of the first U.S. astronauts take place amid political maneuvering and media hype.
5:30 a.m.
Looking Over Jordan: African Americans and the War
The black experience in the South before, during and after the Civil War is chronicled.
6 a.m.
Aviators
Aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker takes us through his gut-wrenching air show routine turn by turn.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Nova
Murdered more than 5,000 years ago, Otzi the Iceman is the oldest known natural mummy.
8 a.m.
Nature
Paleontologists in South America discover the largest dinosaur bone that has ever been unearthed.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
In the shadow of Venice, the three great cities of Padua, Verona and Ravenna are explored.
12:30 p.m.
Islands Without Cars
The beautiful coral of Zlarin and the medieval walled old town section of Dubrovnik are explored.
1 p.m.
Globe Trekker
Zay boards the Ice Train for a trip to the far north of Siberia, deep inside the Arctic Circle.
2 p.m.
Great Performances at the Met
Aleksandrs Antonenko stars as the tormented Moor of Venice in Verdi's masterpiece.
5 p.m.
Finding Your Roots
DNA technology uncovers the family mysteries of hip hop legends Sean Combs and LL Cool J.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
Two romances get complicated, Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs and Thomas takes a fateful step.
9:30 p.m.
Mercy Street
President Lincoln's visit sets in motion a rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr.
10:30 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
Inspector George Gently
Gently turns his attention to a holiday camp after the body of an employee washes up on the beach.
Monday February 22, 2016
Time
Show
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
Two romances get complicated, Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs and Thomas takes a fateful step.
3:30 a.m.
Mercy Street
President Lincoln's visit sets in motion a rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr.
4:30 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
When Truman sends away for a science kit, he dreams about all the new inventions he will create.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Robin Hood can't tell how to redistribute the goodies!Peg and Cat must teach him more and less.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat falling asleep when he and his friends go star gazing to see some shooting stars.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George engineers the Ultimate Yellow Monkey Fun Hat, equipped with food dispenser and prop launcher.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
The Renkins teach George the proper way to create compost for the garden after he makes a mess.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally can't learn to do a somersault, but Luis the Armadillo is the king of the roly polys!
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids take a super shrunken trip into Thing One's stomach to learn why stomachs make noises.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Telly trains with a famous pogo coach to help him win at the Pogo Games.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Maisie and Marvin Mosasaurus, two fast lizards with flippers, show the family how they catch fish.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
The kids learn how all planets orbit around the Sun and rotate on their own axes at the same time.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The dogs mistakenly think that T-Bone is moving away. The dogs try to get rid of a new cat.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his pals decide to build a butterfly garden before the butterflies have to fly off.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Donita Donata has been capturing all the fireflies to use in the making of a sparkly dress.
12 p.m.
Cook's Country
One-pan prime rib and roasted vegetables are made. A classic recipe for blitz torte is shared.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Ming meets the two visionaries behind the LA hotspot Animal, chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo.
1 p.m.
Doc Martin
Martin's therapist, Dr. Timoney, suggests that Martin and Louisa should have therapy as a couple.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
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
An 1899 Oscar Wilde manuscript poem and a 1960 Rene Portocarrero "Catedral" oil are showcased.
9 p.m.
Passing on (Expired)
End-of-life issues are explored through a series of compelling and sensitive stories.
10 p.m.
Independent Lens
A longtime counterterrorism informant tries to befriend a suspected jihadist in a sting operation.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
Mr. Humphries mimes a horse race to the staff over the security camera from the sports department.
Tuesday February 23, 2016
Time
Show
12:01 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.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
An 1899 Oscar Wilde manuscript poem and a 1960 Rene Portocarrero "Catedral" oil are showcased.
3 a.m.
Passing on (Expired)
End-of-life issues are explored through a series of compelling and sensitive stories.
4 a.m.
Independent Lens
A longtime counterterrorism informant tries to befriend a suspected jihadist in a sting operation.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Everyone is going to a pool party, including Alice until she becomes involved in a strange cover-up.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Babysitters Peg and Cat rescue the precocious Baby Fox from the top of his elaborate block tower.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
While celebrating Arbor Day, a heavy wind blows Squeeks' favorite climbing tree halfway over.
7 a.m.
Curious George
When George sees six stranded chicks on an island in a pond, it's monkey to the rescue!
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George and Hundley are scared off by a Big Creepy Noise they hearing down in the basement.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally tries to grow a flower for her mom, but it won't grow. Diggery the earthworm lends a hand.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Emily the teal, Mikey the lemur and Greg the gecko show the kids their differently shaped feet.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Rosita, Abby and Zoe celebrate the number seven.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The Pteranodon kids have a Nature Trackers adventure when they meet super-long Denise Diplodocus.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
The kids decide to do a real-life reenactment of man's first mission landing on the Moon!
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The town bands together to help Clifford when Emily goes away. Charley dreams that he's a dog.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
While digging a hole to bury his bone, Hal uncovers Bad Dog Bart's treasure map.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts miniaturize and explore Madagascar and soon discover they made a big mistake!
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Ricardo Zarate, godfather of Peruvian cuisine, and Ming swap homestyle recipes from their cultures.
1 p.m.
Carole King: American Masters
Delve into the hit singer-songwriter's life and career from 1960s and 1970s to the present.
2 p.m.
Passing on (Expired)
End-of-life issues are explored through a series of compelling and sensitive stories.
3 p.m.
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.
Finding Your Roots
Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros learn about their pioneering ancestors.
9 p.m.
Frontline
Discover what happens when heroin is treated like a public health crisis, not a crime, in Seattle.
11 p.m.
Are You Being Served
The staff film a commercial for a nightclub to the run in the store, but the picture gets lost.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
The staff are offered accommodation on the premises to save time and money on traveling.
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Time
Show
12:01 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.
2 a.m.
Finding Your Roots
Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros learn about their pioneering ancestors.
3 a.m.
Frontline
Discover what happens when heroin is treated like a public health crisis, not a crime, in Seattle.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Dinosaurs break out of the dinosaur room in headquarters. Olive and Otto must travel back in time.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Pablum and Weaselgraft plan to turn a charity concert into a heist by using the power of music.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat try to make the set perfectly symmetrical for the Radio City Music Hall Blockettes.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George glues together an awesome robot outfit and feeds Mr. Zoobel's gopher snake, Bruno,
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George uses recycled materials to builds a periscope and goes undercover to solve a mystery.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally is not sure what her favorite smell is so she plays sniff and seek with Whiffy the skunk!
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Gordon the Gorilla shows the kids how to make a comfortable bed in Twisty-Misty Mountains.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Snuffy helps Big Bird with his nest sale, but accidentally sells Big Bird's teddy bear, Radar.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy, Tiny, and Mom visit their very large sauropod friend, Arnie Argentinosaurus, and his dad.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Jet learns what chores are, and he and Sean help Sydney turn her chores into science games!
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
T-Bone gets a crush on a cute poodle. Clifford tries to make Emily the perfect Valentine.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat, Squeeks, Daisy and Hal must venture into a cave to find Hal's beloved flying disc.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts team embarks on a pirate adventure in the Indian Ocean and discover a castaway.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Ming drives up the California coast to get the scoop on local ingredients and try tasty dishes.
1 p.m.
Inspector George Gently
Gently turns his attention to a holiday camp after the body of an employee washes up on the beach.
2:30 p.m.
Independent Lens
A longtime counterterrorism informant tries to befriend a suspected jihadist in a sting operation.
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
The incredible journey of one vulnerable and charismatic Emperor penguin chick is showcased.
9 p.m.
Nova
Meet the world's most advanced humanoid robots as they leave the lab and face real-world challenges.
10 p.m.
Human Face of Big Data
The promise and peril of gathering and analyzing massive amounts of data is examined.
11 p.m.
Are You Being Served
Spooner is signed by a record company when his vocal talents are discovered during the staff show.
11:31 p.m.
Are You Being Served
The Ladies' Intimate Apparel must share a floor of the store with the Gentlemen's Department.
Thursday February 25, 2016
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.
2 a.m.
Nature
The incredible journey of one vulnerable and charismatic Emperor penguin chick is showcased.
3 a.m.
Nova
Meet the world's most advanced humanoid robots as they leave the lab and face real-world challenges.
4 a.m.
Human Face of Big Data
The promise and peril of gathering and analyzing massive amounts of data is examined.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
When Otto starts shrinking, Olaf leads Olive and Oren on a quest for the only known cure.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
When Martha begins to sniff out leads for Carolina's paper, the news is not fit to print.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat search the huge Mega Mall for the teens so they can enter the Zebra Guy dance contest.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat's family is pet-sitting their neighbor's hamster, Sir Galahad, who gets loose and runs.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George must quietly get to the refrigerator in the dark and not wake up the Man in the Yellow Hat.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George take an undersea adventure in a submarine to retrieve Professor Pizza's birthday present.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally are trying out their new blue rubber boots but they keep getting stuck in the mud!
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally launch a rocket into the sky and find it in Audrey the Astronaut's space station.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Telly trains with a famous pogo coach to help him win at the Pogo Games.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy and Don become detectives when some of the unhatched eggs they found on the beach are stolen.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Jet explains how his family found Earth by way of the Sun, a star in the Milky Way galaxy.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford tastes a giant cookie that Mr. Bleakman left unattended. Jetta's pen pal visits the island.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat falling asleep when he and his friends go star gazing to see some shooting stars.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts arrive in Madagascar for the first time and discover a group of sifaka lemurs.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Michael Scelfo and Ming use butternut squash, curry and edamame to create delicious hummus dishes.
1 p.m.
Finding Your Roots
Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros learn about their pioneering ancestors.
2 p.m.
Frontline
Discover what happens when heroin is treated like a public health crisis, not a crime, in Seattle.
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.
Doc Martin
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session and are surprised when they are given homework.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Are You Being Served
Mr. Lucas attempts to win the heart (or at least the body) of Miss Brahms through a love letter.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
Mr. Rumbold wants to hold a staff training session but the staff finds its timing most unfortunate.
Friday February 26, 2016
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.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session and are surprised when they are given homework.
3 a.m.
4 a.m.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Olive is put on trial for causing oddness.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Martha is given a part in Alice in Wonderland and is thrilled until she learns what she's cast as.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg is stuck up in the tree and Cat must figure out how to get her down by making a ladder.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his pals are called into action to figure out how to stop a marsh from flooding.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George and the Man with the Yellow Hat make a movie about plants and animals in the rainforest.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
Today is the unveiling of the Ankylosaurus dinosaur skeleton at the Museum, but it's missing a leg!
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
It's hot out! Sally and Nick visit friends in the Dizzle-dazzle Desert to learn how to keep cool.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Gina the Giraffe Weevil shows Nick and Sally how she uses leaves to wrap her eggs to protect them.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Snuffy helps Big Bird with his nest sale, but accidentally sells Big Bird's teddy bear, Radar.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The Pteranodon kids and their friend Spikey Stygimoloch meet two dinosaurs with large dome heads.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Celery, Jet's mom, takes the kids on a tour of the solar system and introduces all of the planets.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Cleo tries to out cute a visiting puppy. The dogs learn the responsibility of taking care of a pet.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
A surprise picnic for Squeeks turns into a cheesecake chase scene, as ants steal the dessert!
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts hear signs of a dispute between two troops of ringtailed lemurs in Madagascar.
12 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Celery Stalks stuffed with Gorgonzola and Apples and mouthwatering Lamb Ragu are prepared.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Chef Barbara Lynch makes a Shellfish and Saffron Stew and Ming prepares Herb Olive Poached Seafood.
1 p.m.
Nature
The incredible journey of one vulnerable and charismatic Emperor penguin chick is showcased.
2 p.m.
Nova
Meet the world's most advanced humanoid robots as they leave the lab and face real-world challenges.
3 p.m.
Human Face of Big Data
The promise and peril of gathering and analyzing massive amounts of data is examined.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
Two romances get complicated, Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs and Thomas takes a fateful step.
10:30 p.m.
Mercy Street
President Lincoln's visit sets in motion a rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr.
11:30 p.m.
Saturday February 27, 2016
Time
Show
12:31 a.m.
1 a.m.
2:30 a.m.
3 a.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
Two romances get complicated, Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs and Thomas takes a fateful step.
4:30 a.m.
Lost Years of Zora Neale Hurston
The life, work and philosophies of the celebrated figure of the Harlem Renaissance are explored.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
Swivel from side to side to slim down your waist and hips. The Warrior Stance gets legs in shape.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
Zay boards the Ice Train for a trip to the far north of Siberia, deep inside the Arctic Circle.
7 a.m.
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
P. Allen Smith demonstrates hassle free gardening and cooking techniques for couch potatoes.
7:31 a.m.
Garden Smart
GardenSMART visits with a landscape designer that likes to create a sense of mystery at entryways.
8 a.m.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing experts alter a basic pattern to make a cute, cuddly and safe toddler costume.
8:30 a.m.
Sew It All
Create an infinity scarf and learn tips and tricks for stitching specialty fabrics.
9 a.m.
Sewing With Nancy
Nancy highlights a simple, yet unconventional, approach to clothing repairs.
9:30 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Patrick Lose and Debbie Grifka discuss the use of negative space to create the Clerestory quilt.
10 a.m.
This Old House Hour
The treehouse build continues. Refurbished windows and wainscoting are showcased.
11 a.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Smoking Mai Tai Cocktail, Hibachi-style Kauai Shrimp and Kahaluu Roast Pork Belly are served.
11:30 a.m.
In Julia's Kitchen With Master Chefs
Dirty steak with a hot fanny sauce is cooked up with silky red peppers and mashed potatoes.
12 p.m.
Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
Nut-crusted salmon, basmati rice with citrus, and a fabulous Nutella fondue with fresh berries.
12:30 p.m.
Martha Bakes
A Sprinkle Cake, a Hedgehog Cake with Meringue Spikes and a Coconut-covered Heart Cake are made.
1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
An 1899 Oscar Wilde manuscript poem and a 1960 Rene Portocarrero "Catedral" oil are showcased.
2 p.m.
DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE
Two romances get complicated, Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs and Thomas takes a fateful step.
3:30 p.m.
Tales From the Palaces
Roof and food detectives at Hampton Court and costume experts at Kensington Palace are showcased.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
This Old House Hour
The treehouse build continues. Refurbished windows and wainscoting are showcased.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Mary Lou is the host. "Amor," "Secret Love" and "Why Do I Love You?" are performed.
7 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
The challenges sanctions have placed on Iranian-Americans living in the US are examined.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bath and Jean decides to have an additional bathroom added.
9:02 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A Korean War hero's commanding officer discovers he and his platoon were brainwashed.
11:30 p.m.
Doc Martin
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session and are surprised when they are given homework.
