Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday February 28, 2016
Time
Show
12:30 a.m.
Mercy Street
President Lincoln's visit sets in motion a rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr.
1:30 a.m.
Stokes: An American Dream
Explores the rise in political prominence of two African-American brothers, Louis and Carl Stokes.
2:02 a.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A Korean War hero's commanding officer discovers he and his platoon were brainwashed.
4:30 a.m.
Independent Lens
A longtime counterterrorism informant tries to befriend a suspected jihadist in a sting operation.
6 a.m.
Aviators
A few safety scenarios are demonstrated inside a fully operational aircraft cabin simulator.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Nova
Meet the world's most advanced humanoid robots as they leave the lab and face real-world challenges.
8 a.m.
Nature
The incredible journey of one vulnerable and charismatic Emperor penguin chick is showcased.
9 a.m.
Diana vs. The Queen
The troubled relationship between Elizabeth, Queen of England, and Princess Diana is chronicled.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city, Amsterdam is quaint and jarring, traditional and modern.
12:30 p.m.
Islands Without Cars
Carriage driving and cave exploring are featured on this beautiful island in the English Channel.
1 p.m.
Globe Trekker
Bobby Chinn samples Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans and visits Elvis Presley's birthplace.
2 p.m.
Fake or Fortune?
The experts try and prove that not one, but two paintings are missing works by John Constable.
3 p.m.
Fake or Fortune?
The team faces a challenge as they search for lost masterpieces in Britain's public art collections.
4 p.m.
Fake or Fortune?
Experts investigate a picture thought to be by French post-impressionist painter Edouard Vuillard.
5 p.m.
Finding Your Roots
Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros learn about their pioneering ancestors.
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
A report from Las Vegas focuses on a controversy involving solar panels and the electrical grid.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
More Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Speci
The show's historical advisor reveals the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s.
9 p.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes visits Burghley, which was for 500 years the home of heirs of William Cecil.
10 p.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes explores Goodwood, which was for 300 years the home of the Dukes of Richmond.
11 p.m.
Inspector George Gently
When a man is beaten to death in a Turkish bath, suspicion falls on a mentally unstable ex-soldier.
Monday February 29, 2016
Time
Show
12:30 a.m.
Spy
Following a therapy session exercise featuring a squirtgun, it's decided that Tim is an angry man.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
More Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Speci
The show's historical advisor reveals the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s.
3 a.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes visits Burghley, which was for 500 years the home of heirs of William Cecil.
4 a.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes explores Goodwood, which was for 300 years the home of the Dukes of Richmond.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
The members of Soundcheck go missing. Otto and Olive must bring them back in time for the concert.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
The gang spends a rainy, boring day acting out Greek myths. TD decides to write his own version.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat need to sort out recyclables to clean up the park in time for the Halloween Parade.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
A strong gust of wind blows Squeeks' kite up into the sky with Squeeks still holding onto it!
7 a.m.
Curious George
George turns on a giant cider press at Renkins' Farm when he tries to get an apple from a squirrel.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
Hundley wishes he was taller. George and Marco try to help by giving him stilts and platform shoes.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick meet Bernadette the Monarch butterfly, who can teach them all about fluttering.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Cat's friend Dr. Twiggles shows Sally and Nick how to make new paper out of old paper by recycling!
9 a.m.
Sesame Street: The Cookie Thief
When the art in a cookie art museum begins to disappear, Cookie Monster quickly becomes a suspect.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Celery flies the kids out to Mars so they can see what its two moons look like compared to ours.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
T-Bone gets teased about his sweater. Emily gets jealous of a super-tall basketball player.
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
While in Madagascar, the Wild Kratts learn that a Golden Bamboo lemur baby has been born.
12 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Recipes include Celery, Artichoke and Mortadella Salad and Crespelle Manicotti stuffed with Ricotta.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Chef Jody Adams makes a flavorful Green Pea and Artichoke Soup with two kinds of Pesto.
1 p.m.
Doc Martin
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session and are surprised when they are given homework.
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
The notorious shanty towns in Rio Janeiro play a pivotal role in the city's cultural history.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1890 Frederic Remington watercolor and a 1970 Jimi Hendrix collection are appraised.
9 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Highlights include a 1900 McKinley-Roosevelt poster and a 1976 fancy intense yellow diamond ring.
10 p.m.
Independent Lens
A Southern grandmother struggles to help her family through the scourge of HIV and AIDS.
11 p.m.
Are You Being Served
The staff each finds a rhinestone, which they think is a valuable diamond lost by a wealthy client.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
Mr. Grace misunderstands and accepts a clock that is Mr. Grainger's retirement present.
Tuesday March 1, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The notorious shanty towns in Rio Janeiro play a pivotal role in the city's cultural history.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1890 Frederic Remington watercolor and a 1970 Jimi Hendrix collection are appraised.
3 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Highlights include a 1900 McKinley-Roosevelt poster and a 1976 fancy intense yellow diamond ring.
4 a.m.
Independent Lens
A Southern grandmother struggles to help her family through the scourge of HIV and AIDS.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Olive tells the story of what happened to her old partner. Algebraic thinking is showcased.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Bakes
Martha creates Lemon Bundt Cake, Devil's Bundt Cake, Whipped Cream Cake and Applesauce Spice Cake.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat judge a singing competition in which all performers must get a rating of ten stars.
6:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat need to sort out recyclables to clean up the park in time for the Halloween Parade.
7 a.m.
Curious George
When a cow eats his map, George has to find creative ways to get through a maze at Renkins Farm.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George tries to squirrel-proof the birdhouse when he finds Jumpy Squirrel is stealing bird seeds.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally meet Aurilia the Angler fish who guides them to the very bottom of the ocean floor.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Zappa the snow leopard shows Nick and Sally how he keeps his balance, so they walk across a beam.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Cookie Monster learns how to control himself from eating his own paintings.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don throw a surprise birthday party for Mr. Conductor on the Dinosaur Train.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Sean is trying to work on a science project, but is interrupted by his friends' constant noise.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
T-Bone lies about eating Cleo's food. Charley and Emily have a tough time serving so many treats.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
While celebrating Arbor Day, a heavy wind blows Squeeks' favorite climbing tree halfway over.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Chris sets up a treasure hunt centering on a cool and rare group of insectivores from Madagascar.
12 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Lidia prepares a large pot of bubbling Polenta to bake Crostini with mixed Mushrooms and Cheese.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Boston's "King of Seafood"creates a Portuguese-style Seafood Stew of Clams, Mussels and Chourico.
1 p.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes visits Burghley, which was for 500 years the home of heirs of William Cecil.
2 p.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes explores Goodwood, which was for 300 years the home of the Dukes of Richmond.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Finding Your Roots
Actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and chef Lidia Bastianich learn about their ancestors.
9 p.m.
Space Men: American Experience
Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots who laid the groundwork for the US space program.
10 p.m.
Frontline
An intimate portrait of the economic crisis in America focuses on what poverty means to children.
11 p.m.
Super Tuesday, a PBS Newshour Special Report
The NewsHour provides coverage of Super Tuesday primaries.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
The staff tries to choose a group holiday package when they are ordered to take vacation.
Wednesday March 2, 2016
Time
Show
12:01 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Finding Your Roots
Actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and chef Lidia Bastianich learn about their ancestors.
3 a.m.
Space Men: American Experience
Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots who laid the groundwork for the US space program.
4 a.m.
Frontline
An intimate portrait of the economic crisis in America focuses on what poverty means to children.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
A villain uses one of Oscar's gadgets to cause destruction and Olive getting kicked off the squad.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Officer O'Reilly lets Martha help solve crimes while Rascal the police dog is away.
6 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.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
While digging a hole to bury his bone, Hal uncovers Bad Dog Bart's treasure map.
7 a.m.
Curious George
The countryside catches worm-racing fever when George's prize worm enters a championship race.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
The Man with the Yellow Hat has bandaged hands and George makes inventions to help him with tasks.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Gary the Garibaldi fish helps Nick and Sally pick a special present for Fish's birthday.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick meet the Cat's friend Os the ostrich and his wife who are a great dad and mom!
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Abby, Rosita and a penguin play princess and show the prince they don't need to be rescued.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don are excited that Keira Chirostenotes gets to babysit them for the night.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Celery takes Jet and Sydney on a trip to explore Saturn's rings to learn what they're made of.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
T-Bone was scared of Clifford when they first met. The dogs make gifts for Emily when she is sick.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Two Wild Kratts kids discover the praying mantis cocoons they've been keeping have hatched!
12 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Savory Egg Battered Zucchini Roll Ups and Fennel, Red Onion and Celery Salad are prepared.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Country Greens, Tangy Chow-chow Pickles, Hot Water Cornbread and hearty Red Roast Pork are served.
1 p.m.
Inspector George Gently
When a man is beaten to death in a Turkish bath, suspicion falls on a mentally unstable ex-soldier.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Independent Lens
A Southern grandmother struggles to help her family through the scourge of HIV and AIDS.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Year in Space
Go behind-the-scenes of astronaut Scott Kelly's 12-month stay on the International Space Station.
9 p.m.
Nova
An intimate portrait of the American hero features interviews with Armstrong's family and friends.
10 p.m.
Space Men: American Experience
Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots who laid the groundwork for the US space program.
10:59 p.m.
Cosmonauts
Interviews and footage reveal the story of the space race from the other side of the Iron Curtain.
Thursday March 3, 2016
Time
Show
12:33 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Year in Space
Go behind-the-scenes of astronaut Scott Kelly's 12-month stay on the International Space Station.
3 a.m.
Nova
An intimate portrait of the American hero features interviews with Armstrong's family and friends.
4 a.m.
Space Men: American Experience
Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots who laid the groundwork for the US space program.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Olive and Otto must find a way to stop Obfusco's plant from taking over headquarters.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
The gang enters an alternative energy fueled Go Green Go-Cart Race using sun, wind and pond scum.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
The Arch Villain wreaks havoc on the city of Mathtropolis by turning everything into arches.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat, Squeeks, Daisy and Hal must venture into a cave to find Hal's beloved flying disc.
7 a.m.
Curious George
Steve, Betsy and George come up try to guess the number of Super Mega Fun-Balls to win a contest.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George and the Man get off at the wrong stop and the bus leaves with the Man's portfolio inside!
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids shrink down in the Thingamajigger and meet the toughest animal, Wally the Waterbear.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The Cat, Nick and Sally visit Dr. Giggles and shrink down small to learn about how super skin is!
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Cookie Monster learns that cookies don't grow on trees, but apples do.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Different dinosaur teams compete in various contests at the Classic in the Jurassic competition.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
The Propulsions visit Mars to explore Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the Solar System!
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Charley keeps breaking his promise to Emily. Cleo runs away from Mrs. Diller to avoid a bath.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat's family is pet-sitting their neighbor's hamster, Sir Galahad, who gets loose and runs.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The team uses the Time Trampoline to jump back in time to meet the extinct Dodo Bird of Mauritius.
12 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
A crunchy, Cheese Caesar Salad and Lemon Roasted Chicken with Onions and Rosemary are served.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia stops by to grill up a rich Rib Eye with spicy Gochujang Butter.
1 p.m.
Finding Your Roots
Actress Julianna Marguiles, author Azar Nafisi and chef Lidia Bastianich learn about their ancestors.
2 p.m.
Space Men: American Experience
Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots who laid the groundwork for the US space program.
3 p.m.
Frontline
An intimate portrait of the economic crisis in America focuses on what poverty means to children.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Doc Martin
After being followed around by Buddy, Martin manages to offload the dog to a local vet.
9 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Are You Being Served
As the staff cope with a shortage of heat, Mr. Lucas creates a bewildering array of heating devices.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
The staff is asked to pool their ideas for improving sales when they begin to slip.
Friday March 4, 2016
Time
Show
12:01 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Doc Martin
After being followed around by Buddy, Martin manages to offload the dog to a local vet.
3 a.m.
4 a.m.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Odd Squad agents compete in Olympic style games to determine who gets to be Ms. O for the day.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Struck by a falling book of five-hundred-and-one English Verbs, Martha instantly becomes Verb Dog!
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat help Mac achieve his dream of being a clown in the circus.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat ventures to into a stream to do all he can to try and find a piece of gold for Squeeks.
7 a.m.
Curious George
Chef Pisghetti is crushed when Gnocchi stops eating his dishes. George gets a monkey-sized vacuum.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George, Hundley and the Man with the Yellow Hat take a sailboat ride and end up on a remote island.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids learn about carrying babies from Wilma the spider, Dilly the crocodile and Coco the koala.
8:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Queen Priscilla Buzzoo invites Sally and Nick to join in the bee dance to learn how to make honey.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Cookie Monster learns how to control himself from eating his own paintings.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Teams consisting of a pterosaur and a crocodile from each Time Period compete against one another.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Jet builds a robot version of himself, so that he can be in "two places at once!"
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Mr. Bleakman watches Clifford for the day. T-Bone sees how others spend their time on Saturdays.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his pals are called into action to figure out how to stop a marsh from flooding.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Aviva unveils a new Fishmobile invention designed to keep up with the movements of schooling fish.
12 p.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
A crispy golden Italian Style Quiche is followed by a fork tender Beef braised in Barolo.
12:30 p.m.
Simply Ming
Chef Jeremy Sewell makes Whole Black Sea Bass with Ginger Tomatoes, Pesto and Squash Blossoms.
1 p.m.
Year in Space
Go behind-the-scenes of astronaut Scott Kelly's 12-month stay on the International Space Station.
2 p.m.
Nova
An intimate portrait of the American hero features interviews with Armstrong's family and friends.
3 p.m.
Space Men: American Experience
Meet the pioneering Air Force scientists and pilots who laid the groundwork for the US space program.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
More Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Speci
The show's historical advisor reveals the social protocol of aristocrats and servants in the 1920s.
10 p.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes visits Burghley, which was for 500 years the home of heirs of William Cecil.
11 p.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes explores Goodwood, which was for 300 years the home of the Dukes of Richmond.
Saturday March 5, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2:30 a.m.
3 a.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes visits Burghley, which was for 500 years the home of heirs of William Cecil.
4 a.m.
Great Houses With Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes explores Goodwood, which was for 300 years the home of the Dukes of Richmond.
5 a.m.
Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique
An all-standing, full-body workout that focuses on slenderizing the waist in featured in Jamaica.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
The Rocking Plough gets your circulation moving, giving your skin a healthy glow.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
Bobby Chinn samples Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans and visits Elvis Presley's birthplace.
7 a.m.
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
Become closer to earth using natural ingredients and inspirations from the environment.
7:31 a.m.
Garden Smart
GardenSMART visits two gardens that provide lessons on utilization of space and a sense of scale.
8 a.m.
Easy Yoga for Diabetes With Peggy Cappy
Learn how yoga and a good diet can improve health and have a positive impact on life with diabetes.
9 a.m.
Smart Fats to Outsmart Aging With Dr Steven Masley
Dr. Masley offers proven, simple lifestyle changes to help lose unwanted weight and keep it off.
11 a.m.
Potomac by Air: Our Nation's River
America's history is explored with an aerial trip along the striking curves of the Potomac River.
12:30 p.m.
Joy Bauer's From Junk Food to Joy Food
Learn the secret to enjoying all your favorite foods while still losing weight and boosting energy.
2 p.m.
Coffee: The Drink That Changed America
Coffee roaster Dean Cycon and food lover Judith Jones explore America's love affair with coffee.
3:30 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Skills
Practical advice on enjoying a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is shared.
5:30 p.m.
Burt Bacharach's Best (My Music Presents)
Artists perform Burt Bacharach's hits with rare archival footage and clips from the 1960s-1970s.
7 p.m.
This Land Is Your Land (My Music)
The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host a look at the evolution of modern American folk music.
8:30 p.m.
Justin Hayward: Spirits...live
Justin Hayward performs "Tuesday Afternoon," "Nights in White Satin" and more Moody Blues classics.
10 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
Coffee: The Drink That Changed America
Coffee roaster Dean Cycon and food lover Judith Jones explore America's love affair with coffee.
