Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday May 15, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Luther
Luther must put his personal life aside when a serial killer goes on the rampage.
1 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
2:02 a.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A tomboy New York socialite flirts with her stuffy sister's down-to-earth fiance.
4 a.m.
Mulberry Child
Author Jian Ping's sheds light on her family's struggle to survive China's Cultural Revolution.
5 a.m.
Seized: Inside the Mystery of Epilepsy
Follow the struggles of four individuals as they face the challenges of living with epilepsy.
6 a.m.
Aviators
Jessica Cox, the world's first licensed armless pilot, proves her disability hasn't limited her.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Nova
Engineers and World War II historians investigate Hitler's fearsome bank of "superguns."
8 a.m.
Nazi Mega Weapons
In the first years of WWII, Germany crushes its enemies in a series of "Blitzkrieg" offensives.
9 a.m.
Nature
Learn the value of teamwork among animal partners, even ones as odd but perfect as hippo and fish.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
Look for the Loch Ness Monster and visit a Scottish clan gathering and a whiskey distillery.
12:30 p.m.
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions
Burt visits the Coliseum and takes a private tour of the Vatican, St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel.
1 p.m.
Globe Trekker
Zay Harding visits San Juan, the El Yunque National Forest and the Camuy River Caves National Park.
1:57 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A country bumpkin faces corruption when he takes his idealistic views to the nation's capital.
4:07 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A snooty socialite fights with her ex-husband and flirts with a reporter. Katharine Hepburn stars.
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
The concept of electing "night mayors" in Euorope and a look at how it works are explored.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Call the Midwife
Patsy struggles to help a transient woman who is determined to avoid the maternity home.
9 p.m.
WALLANDER SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
A knife-slashed corpse takes Wallander on a chase for the victim's missing daughter.
10:30 p.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
Josie takes on a new role. Whiteleys' troubles lead Jimmy and Mr. Crabb to take a big risk.
11:30 p.m.
Luther
When an art dealer's wife is taken hostage at gunpoint, Luther leads a tense investigation.
Monday May 16, 2016
Time
Show
12:30 a.m.
Spy
Chris' bid to turn Marcus into a celebrated author backfires when he pretends that Marcus is dying.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Call the Midwife
Patsy struggles to help a transient woman who is determined to avoid the maternity home.
3 a.m.
WALLANDER SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
A knife-slashed corpse takes Wallander on a chase for the victim's missing daughter.
4:30 a.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
Josie takes on a new role. Whiteleys' troubles lead Jimmy and Mr. Crabb to take a big risk.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Martha has to wear a cone on her head because she has ear mites. The gang makes homemade valentines.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat learn certain math skills by doing farm chores to compete in a butter sculpting contest.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
A surprise picnic for Squeeks turns into a cheesecake chase scene, as ants steal the dessert!
7 a.m.
Curious George
George brings dogs from a Dog Show to the apartment. Later, he tries to store food in the ground.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
He records animal sounds in the country & unwraps everything except the Professor's present.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally set off on a safari with The Cat in the Hat to find all kinds of stripes on animals.
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
Abby wants to join Bob's music class and learns all about how sound is made with Bob and Grover.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy and the Pteranodon family attend the Theropod Convention in Laramidia, the Dinosaur Big City!
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
T-Bone tries his best when he races Mac. Clifford and his dogs friends eat too many treats.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris find an unusual thorn bush with "spiked" grasshoppers and beetles.
12 p.m.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Claypot Fish with Pineapple and Tomato, Clam Soup with White Wine are served.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Homemade Corn Tortillas, Fresh Cheese Basket Tacos and Tacos al Pastor with Garnishes are made.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
Place to Call Home
Elizabeth becomes irritated by the fact that Sarah continues to be the talk of the dinner table.
2:59 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Examine how the plant & animal life on the islands are impacted by the surrounding climatic forces.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1964 Manoucher Yektai oil painting and an 1863 Civil War grave marker group are appraised.
9 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A French Art Deco ring and four Rembrandt and James McNeill Whistler etchings are appraised.
10 p.m.
Independent Lens
Street recyclers fight to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Oakland, California.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
Phil Pratt accuses the doctor of killing his wife Helen when he comes to their house to treat her.
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Examine how the plant & animal life on the islands are impacted by the surrounding climatic forces.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1964 Manoucher Yektai oil painting and an 1863 Civil War grave marker group are appraised.
3 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A French Art Deco ring and four Rembrandt and James McNeill Whistler etchings are appraised.
4 a.m.
Independent Lens
Street recyclers fight to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Oakland, California.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Olive and Otto must figure out how and why things are disappearing around town.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Martha can't understand why a fuss is being made about a kitten. Truman has never tried ice cream.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat help pirates put together a puzzle and then the four sections of their sinking ship.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
The gang follow a stream uphill, explore new environments and meet all sorts of friendly critters.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George tries to keep a puddle from evaporating so the ducks will stay & learns a lot about magnets.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George takes care of Bill's pet tadpoles and he and Hundley get lost and must find their way home.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick want get customers to come to their "cafe." Maybe Eddy the honeyguide bird can help!
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
Elmo and Rosita learn that nature is all around them from Wild Nature Survivor Guy.
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!
Celery's brother Zucchini decide to visit the Propulsions, but get lost along the way!
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Cleo shook everyone up when she first came to town and later, she learns to stick by her friends.
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
Aviva miniaturizes the Kratt Brothers who embark on the Monarch butterfly's 2,000 mile migration.
12 p.m.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Golden Crisp Whole Fish and Grilled Meat Medallions over Rice Noodle Pancakes are cooked up.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Cherry Tomato Jam with Red Wine and Scallions Citrus Chicken with Carrots and Baby Potatoes.
1 p.m.
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
The story of two brothers and two women at the heart of an infamous episode in British history.
2 p.m.
Secrets of Althorp - the Spencers
The brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, gives a personal tour around the Spencer family's manor.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
A look at marine inguanas and flightless cormorant birds. Visit Darwin's Lake to study flowers.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Genealogy Roadshow
Trace a woman's connection to a Native-American code talker and a man's deep New Mexican roots.
9 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
An amateur archaeologist's theory may reveal where the queen Cleopatra's lost tomb is hidden.
10 p.m.
Frontline
The inside story of the creation of ISIS and how America missed the many warning signs.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
The doctor is puzzled when his parents, whom he hasn't spoken to in years, make a surprise visit.
Wednesday May 18, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
A look at marine inguanas and flightless cormorant birds. Visit Darwin's Lake to study flowers.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Genealogy Roadshow
Trace a woman's connection to a Native-American code talker and a man's deep New Mexican roots.
3 a.m.
Secrets of the Dead
An amateur archaeologist's theory may reveal where the queen Cleopatra's lost tomb is hidden.
4 a.m.
Frontline
The inside story of the creation of ISIS and how America missed the many warning signs.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Olive and Otto are sent to Shapely Manor to investigate an odd crime with even odder people.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Martha gets a job as the vet's assistant but has trouble understanding incomprehensible puppy talk.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat use Ninja skills to help Aki pursue a tricky thief through the Japanese countryside.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
After a rainstorm Daisy wants to capture a picture of a rainbow for her Granny Bunny.
7 a.m.
Curious George
He gets locked inside the zoo & gets surrounded by animals. Can he keep Charkie from running away?
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George uses a stethoscope to hear a mysterious sound and visits a construction site.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Three different animals with very different ways of seeing help the kids find a missing guinea pig.
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
Elmo and Abby use their powers of observation to help Bert find a pigeon.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The Pteranodons meet Carla Cretoxyrhina, a shark who turns out to be much nicer than her reputation.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Jet decides to go to Saturn's ice moon Enceladus to get ice for Sean's sno-cone stand.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Emily works hard for a role in the school play. Clifford tries to avoid going to the vet.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Hal forgot to buy the gifts for his favorite holiday! Does this mean Valentine's Day is ruined?
11:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The Wild Kratts miniaturize and explore Madagascar and soon discover they made a big mistake!
12 p.m.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Martin visits the Mekong Delta and prepares Cabbage Duck Roll and Jackfruit Sago Cream.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Cooked Salsa Verde, Chicken in Salsa Verde Tamales and Sweet Corn Tamales are served.
1 p.m.
WALLANDER SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
A knife-slashed corpse takes Wallander on a chase for the victim's missing daughter.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Independent Lens
Street recyclers fight to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Oakland, California.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the area's rough terrain, local delicacies, historic missions and relaxed way of life.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
Witness the day-to-day drama at one of the world's wildest hospitals deep in the Guatemalan jungle.
9 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to determine if time travel is possible.
10 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Ordinary people are challenged to work out the likelihood of alien life out there in the universe.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
Soon to be married Mark Mylow gets lost in the woods with his best man and receives an adder bite.
Thursday May 19, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the area's rough terrain, local delicacies, historic missions and relaxed way of life.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Nature
Witness the day-to-day drama at one of the world's wildest hospitals deep in the Guatemalan jungle.
3 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to determine if time travel is possible.
4 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Ordinary people are challenged to work out the likelihood of alien life out there in the universe.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Olive and Otto help Santa track down a reindeer and Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
TD wants to "wow" a crowd at his cousin's party with his magic show, but things get out of control.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
While Cleopatra is visiting Peg, her camel wanders off in search of a comfortable climate.
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
George helps a family of beavers and builds his own mini-golf course so he can practice.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George delivers food supplies to a space station & tries to keep the trains running smoothly.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sandy the Sand Hopper teaches the kids the difference between natural "garbage" and man-made trash.
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
Super Grover comes to the rescue at the laundromat.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy meets Laura Giganotosaurus, a large dinosaur who is a three-toed theropod and a bird-watcher.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Mindy and Carrot make desserts representing the different planets of the Solar System.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Jetta learns to be a team player when putting on a carnival. Cousin Laura and Rex come to visit.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his friends want to build their royal castle in the woods for a day of royal play!
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.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Martin prepares Green Mango Duck Salad and Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Mexican Crab Cakes with Jalapeno Aioli and Foolproof Pizza Dough are prepared.
1 p.m.
Genealogy Roadshow
Trace a woman's connection to a Native-American code talker and a man's deep New Mexican roots.
2 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
An amateur archaeologist's theory may reveal where the queen Cleopatra's lost tomb is hidden.
3 p.m.
Frontline
The inside story of the creation of ISIS and how America missed the many warning signs.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Hands-on research and ingenuity are used to study the impact of bat habitats on cultural landmarks.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
Place to Call Home
Sarah unexpectedly quits and Jack demands an explanation when he learns that Sarah is her real name.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
Graham Orchard, a Salvation Army member, arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman.
Friday May 20, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Hands-on research and ingenuity are used to study the impact of bat habitats on cultural landmarks.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
3 a.m.
Place to Call Home
Sarah unexpectedly quits and Jack demands an explanation when he learns that Sarah is her real name.
4 a.m.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
When symmetrical objects become vandalized, Olive and Otto must figure out why.
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
The Queen of Hearts has Peg's stick! Peg and Cat eat berries to grow bigger or smaller.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George tries to count all the stars in the sky & tries to keep an ice cream sculpture from melting.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George sells lemonade to buy a soccer ball and causes problems when he adjusts a traffic light.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids learn how to sneak up on someone by watching a snow leopard, a cheetah and a lion.
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
Elmo and Abby test bubble mixtures and learn a bubble has the colors of the rainbow.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Mrs. Pteranodon takes Buddy and Tiny to visit Mikey Microraptor, one of the smallest of dinosaurs.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Sean is determined to beat his mystery competitor at a video game of "Astro-Tracker."
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The new dog in town only has 3 legs. When a storm hits, Clifford's digging talent comes in handy!
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
To bring Hal's dream of Mud Appreciation Day to fruition, all his pals must lend a muddy hand.
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.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Martin visits Trung Do and makes Chicken and Mushroom Rice in a Claypot and Shaking Beef.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Tart Pico de Guac, Chipotle Chicken Pasta Casserole and Marbled Tres Leches Cake are created.
1 p.m.
Nature
Witness the day-to-day drama at one of the world's wildest hospitals deep in the Guatemalan jungle.
2 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to determine if time travel is possible.
3 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Ordinary people are challenged to work out the likelihood of alien life out there in the universe.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
Call the Midwife
Patsy struggles to help a transient woman who is determined to avoid the maternity home.
10 p.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
Josie takes on a new role. Whiteleys' troubles lead Jimmy and Mr. Crabb to take a big risk.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
Martin fails to restart his relationship with Louisa. Her father Terry plans to smuggle explosives.
Saturday May 21, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2:30 a.m.
3 a.m.
Call the Midwife
Patsy struggles to help a transient woman who is determined to avoid the maternity home.
4 a.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
Josie takes on a new role. Whiteleys' troubles lead Jimmy and Mr. Crabb to take a big risk.
5 a.m.
Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique
This all-floor workout will slenderize and strengthen your quads while increasing spine mobility.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
Stretch out thighs with Intense Camel. Strengthen back thighs with Tiger Pose to prevent injuries.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
Zay Harding visits San Juan, the El Yunque National Forest and the Camuy River Caves National Park.
7 a.m.
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
Join P. Allen Smith as he revisits his favorite cooking segments from seasons past.
7:30 a.m.
Garden Smart
GardenSMART visits an historic home with outstanding gardens and abundant containers.
8 a.m.
It's Sew Easy
Designer Kay Whitt adds decorative hem bands to create colorful on-trend fashions.
8:30 a.m.
Sew It All
Learn tips for screenprinting and make a custom duvet cover.
9 a.m.
Sewing With Nancy
Nancy teaches pattern fitting using her time-tested pivot and slide techniques.
9:30 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Graphic and dynamic the Goose Crossing quilt keeps your eyes moving.
10 a.m.
This Old House Hour
The staircase is finished with a maple newel post. A reproduction antique light fixture is featured.
11 a.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Grilled Snapper in Banana Leaf with Charred Okra and Tomato Stew and Farro Risotto are prepared.
11:30 a.m.
In Julia's Kitchen With Master Chefs
The chefs prepare Eggplant Falafel with Tahini Dressing and a Baked Chocolate Soup with Meringue.
12 p.m.
Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
Pan-roasted Padron peppers with Marcona almonds and an amazing pork tenderloin are served.
12:30 p.m.
Martha Bakes
Ganache is incorporated into a rich dark chocolate filling for an almond-based tart shell.
1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1964 Manoucher Yektai oil painting and an 1863 Civil War grave marker group are appraised.
2 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A French Art Deco ring and four Rembrandt and James McNeill Whistler etchings are appraised.
3 p.m.
Royal Paintbox
Charles, Prince of Wales, reveals a remarkable treasure trove of artistic work by his forebears.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
This Old House Hour
The staircase is finished with a maple newel post. A reproduction antique light fixture is featured.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Jim Turner is the guest. "Hot Diggity, Dog Ziggity" and "The Twelfth of Never" are performed.
7 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
North Carolina residents donated their DNA to a research institute in exchange for $10 gift cards.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Lionel and Jean meet again by accident after 38 years. Each has been married but is now alone.
9:02 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A country bumpkin faces corruption when he takes his idealistic views to the nation's capital.
11:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Lionel and Jean meet again by accident after 38 years. Each has been married but is now alone.
