Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday May 22, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Luther
When an art dealer's wife is taken hostage at gunpoint, Luther leads a tense investigation.
1 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
As Time Goes by
Lionel and Jean meet again by accident after 38 years. Each has been married but is now alone.
2:02 a.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
A country bumpkin faces corruption when he takes his idealistic views to the nation's capital.
4:30 a.m.
This Is My Home Now
The lives of three Montagnard immigrant families in Greensboro, North Carolina are spotlighted.
5 a.m.
Independent Lens
Street recyclers fight to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Oakland, California.
6 a.m.
Aviators
Stallion 51 is visited for an introduction to their Unusual Attitude and Upset Recovery Program.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Nature
Witness the day-to-day drama at one of the world's wildest hospitals deep in the Guatemalan jungle.
8 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to determine if time travel is possible.
9 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Ordinary people are challenged to work out the likelihood of alien life out there in the universe.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Rick Steves' Europe
Visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town and tour one of the world's biggest dams.
12:30 p.m.
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions
Burt visits the Basilica of St. Francis and tours of one of Italy's most important wineries.
1 p.m.
Globe Trekker
The Globe Trekkers visit Venezuela, Columbia, Bolivia, Chile and more great places in South America.
2 p.m.
Great Performances at the Met
Diana Damrau stars as Leila in Bizet's lush, melodic romance. Matthew Polenzani also stars.
4:30 p.m.
Royalty Close Up: The Photography of Kent Gavin
Press photographer Kent Gavin's 50 years spent photographing Her Majesty the Queen is showcased.
5:14 p.m.
Royalty Close Up: The Photography of Kent Gavin
Kent Gavin's career highlights, including photographing Prince William's christening, are featured.
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
A look at how Lebanon is coping with so many refugees from Syria's five-year-long civil war.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Call the Midwife
Nonnatus House tries to cope with a tragedy and there's joy all around at a wedding reception.
9 p.m.
WALLANDER SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
With his memory failing, Wallander draws on primal instincts to crack a very old submarine mystery.
10:30 p.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
The press links Harry with Jimmy's demise. Suppliers refuse to sell. Stockholders are up in arms.
11:30 p.m.
Luther
Framed for murder, DCI John Luther turns to Alice Reed. But can DCI Reed be trusted?
Monday May 23, 2016
Time
Show
12:30 a.m.
Spy
Tim decides to rekindle his romance with Caitlin after finding himself on an assassin's hit list.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Call the Midwife
Nonnatus House tries to cope with a tragedy and there's joy all around at a wedding reception.
3 a.m.
WALLANDER SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
With his memory failing, Wallander draws on primal instincts to crack a very old submarine mystery.
4:30 a.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
The press links Harry with Jimmy's demise. Suppliers refuse to sell. Stockholders are up in arms.
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
When Peg is told she's allergic to Cat, Cat leaves home! Peg and Cat present a Broadway musical.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Hal has been training his grasshopper buddy Dustin Hopman to compete in the Great Grasshopper Race.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George learns to sort candies by color & shape and spends the day helping the fire department.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George must save the day by re-creating a Chef's recipe. A flashlight helps him conquer his fear.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The Cat's friend Minnie Meerkat teaches Sally and Nick all about camping safe in Peekaboo Plains.
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
Elmo and Rosita learn about blending in from Camouflage Carla.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Tiny feels left out when Buddy joins a club for dinosaurs that walk on two legsand have three toes.
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Mindy discovers what may be a new comet while the neighborhood is having a stargazing party.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford joins the circus. Cleo's friends help her with her stage fright when she performs a show.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and the gang go on a nature hike over to Butterfly Hills to celebrate Earth Day.
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.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Martin visits villages near Hue and prepares Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and Sweet and Spicy Shrimp.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Cooked and Seasoned Corn, Miner-Style Enchiladas and Homemade Cajeta are prepared.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
Place to Call Home
Sarah unexpectedly quits and Jack demands an explanation when he learns that Sarah is her real name.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
David Yetman joins his brother for an exploration of the traces of humans along the Colorado River.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great finds include a "Big Bronco" coin-operated horse and a Tiffany & Co. pendant watch necklace.
9 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Louisiana political poster, a NASA photograph collection and more amazing items are appraised.
10 p.m.
Pov
In 2012, California amended its Three Strikes law, shortening the sentences of thousands of people.
11:30 p.m.
Are You Being Served
Mr. Lucas feigns illness and pretends to sprain his ankle in an effort to get home to his girl.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
David Yetman joins his brother for an exploration of the traces of humans along the Colorado River.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great finds include a "Big Bronco" coin-operated horse and a Tiffany & Co. pendant watch necklace.
3 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Louisiana political poster, a NASA photograph collection and more amazing items are appraised.
4 a.m.
Pov
In 2012, California amended its Three Strikes law, shortening the sentences of thousands of people.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Alice secretly wishes she could take ballet lessons. Martha decides she wants to be an agility dog.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg's girl group the Pentagirls has a big show, featuring a hit song about flips, slides and turns.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his friends have trouble reading the directions to the Small But Big Art Fair.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George keeps Mr. Quint busy while everyone prepares for his party. George refuses to take a bath.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
Can George fix the hole in the yellow hat in time? No one believes that George has seen a bear.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick are getting their hair cut today. They get some styling help from the Wig-o-lator.
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
Telly practices balancing his weight during yoga class.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The Pteranodon family meets dinosaurs that live in holes and put on an acrobatic show every evening!
10 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
The kids argue when they realize that they all want to use the treehouse at the same time.
10:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The dogs prove that Emily didn't steal Jetta's trophy. Later, Emily plans her birthday party.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and the gang find a woodpecker pecking away at Hal's roof!
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.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Recipes include Hanoi Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Soup, Papaya Salad and Rainbow Drink.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Sami's Smashed Baby Potatoes and Chipotle Salmon, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich are served.
1 p.m.
Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm
A daughter joins her father, slow food advocate and sansei David Mas Masumoto, on the family farm.
2 p.m.
Royal Paintbox
Charles, Prince of Wales, reveals a remarkable treasure trove of artistic work by his forebears.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
The Yetman brothers focus on the geology of the canyon and the vegetation found along the river.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Genealogy Roadshow
Follow genealogists as they trace stories about Pocahontas and a Cuban grandfather's secret past.
9 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
A team of scientists explore royal tombs beneath the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan.
10 p.m.
Frontline
An investigation into who profits when disaster strikes focuses on Superstorm Sandy.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
Martin fails to restart his relationship with Louisa. Her father Terry plans to smuggle explosives.
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
The Yetman brothers focus on the geology of the canyon and the vegetation found along the river.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Genealogy Roadshow
Follow genealogists as they trace stories about Pocahontas and a Cuban grandfather's secret past.
3 a.m.
Secrets of the Dead
A team of scientists explore royal tombs beneath the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan.
4 a.m.
Frontline
An investigation into who profits when disaster strikes focuses on Superstorm Sandy.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
When Mayor Macklemore catches a case of the Sing-A-Longs, Olive and Otto must discover the cause.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Martha wakes up singing and she can't stop! TD sets out to write a hit song about Belgium.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat help Peg's hippy Grandmom create a groovy birthday present for Granddad.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and the gang go on a nature hike over to Butterfly Hills to celebrate Earth Day.
7 a.m.
Curious George
George leans to ski, snowshoe and sled in a blizzard and works at the grocery store to earn money.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George has fun when he gets stuck in the airport and makes his own fishing pole to catch an eel.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Cat is sure Nick and Sally will never guess what his friend Puggle will be when she grows up.
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
Baby Bear and Chris learn that bees make wax and honey and help things grow.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The kids are excited to meet Arlene Archeopteryx and learn that Arlene is a bird and a dinosaur!
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
Mac runs away after tearing Jetta's favorite sweater. Jetta brags about being brave on Halloween.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Hal has been training his grasshopper buddy Dustin Hopman to compete in the Great Grasshopper Race.
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.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Vietnamese Style Lemongrass Tofu and Stir-fried Squid and Pineapple are prepared on a cruise ship.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Boston Lettuce Salad with Avocado Dressing and Beef and Veggie Mole Stew are showcased.
1 p.m.
WALLANDER SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
With his memory failing, Wallander draws on primal instincts to crack a very old submarine mystery.
2:30 p.m.
Pov
In 2012, California amended its Three Strikes law, shortening the sentences of thousands of people.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
The faithful travel to pay homage to San Francisco in the hope that he may transform their lives.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
The coywolf, a remarkable new hybrid carnivore that is a mixture of coyote and wolf, is explored.
9 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to work out why they exist at all.
10 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges ordinary people to work out where the universe came from.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
The doctor learns that the new police officer has narcolepsy. Bert Large is having a midlife crisis.
Thursday May 26, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
The faithful travel to pay homage to San Francisco in the hope that he may transform their lives.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Nature
The coywolf, a remarkable new hybrid carnivore that is a mixture of coyote and wolf, is explored.
3 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to work out why they exist at all.
4 a.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges ordinary people to work out where the universe came from.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
When Olive catches a case of The Skips and goes missing, Otto must solve his first case by himself.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Martha and Skits hate the sound of thunder. Skits gets fed up and tries to outrun the storm.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg goes to the Kingdom of Night to reach Cat and uses a magic ukulele to cross star-shaped steps.
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 uses his old-fashioned camping tools during a thunderstorm and tries to ride a rollercoaster.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George tries to stop cows from eating wildflowers and tries to match a bone to the right animal.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally visit the magical Garden of Seasons, where they can visit any season they like.
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
Elmo and Rosita learn about blending in from Camouflage Carla.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Tiny and Buddy meet Ernie Einiosaurus, who shows them how he lives in a large herd!
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
T-Bone tries his best when he races Mac. Clifford and his dogs friends eat too many treats.
11 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his friends have trouble reading the directions to the Small But Big Art Fair.
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.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Coffee-flavored Ribs, Coffee Crepe Cake and Vietnamese Coffee are prepared in Buon Ma Thout.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Chile Rellenos, Salsa Roja, Drunken Rice with Chicken and Meringue Cake are prepared.
1 p.m.
Genealogy Roadshow
Follow genealogists as they trace stories about Pocahontas and a Cuban grandfather's secret past.
2 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
A team of scientists explore royal tombs beneath the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan.
3 p.m.
Frontline
An investigation into who profits when disaster strikes focuses on Superstorm Sandy.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
A tour of the vineyards of Baja California, from the large growers and producers to wine co-ops.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
9 p.m.
Place to Call Home
The horrors of the war cast a long shadow over Inverness as Jack heads about the town with Sarah.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
Bert Large opens his own restaurant, but things go wrong when people complain of food poisoning.
Friday May 27, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
A tour of the vineyards of Baja California, from the large growers and producers to wine co-ops.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
3 a.m.
Place to Call Home
The horrors of the war cast a long shadow over Inverness as Jack heads about the town with Sarah.
4 a.m.
5 a.m.
Odd Squad
Otto accidentally releases 100 small furry creatures in headquarters and Oscar helps get them back.
5:30 a.m.
Martha Speaks
Helen and the gang try to make Martha a nice quiet place to nap. Martha joins a dog costume parade.
6 a.m.
Peg + Cat
While on their beach vacation, Peg and Cat tumble through a portal to a bizarre triangular universe.
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Hal forgot to buy the gifts for his favorite holiday! Does this mean Valentine's Day is ruined?
7 a.m.
Curious George
George recruits his friends to play in a band. Later, George builds a sand castle at the beach.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George breaks his leg at the museum while exploring a dinosaur skeleton and goes to the hospital.
8 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids visit the moon and Astronaut Audrey takes them for a space walk to learn all about gravity.
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
Judy needs to find the perfect, unique beast for her story.
9:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
The Pteranodon Family decides to take a little vacation and swap nests with a family of pterosaurs.
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
Emily meets Clifford for the first time. Everyone in town is worried about Clifford's size.
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 Kratts dive into the ocean to retrieve a creature power disc and encounter an enormous lobster.
12 p.m.
Martin Yan's Taste of Vietnam
Delicious recipes include Honey Roasted Chicken and Mangosteen Ice Cream.
12:30 p.m.
Pati's Mexican Table
Baked Egg Casserole, Salsa Ranchera, Dulce de Leche and Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are served.
1 p.m.
Nature
The coywolf, a remarkable new hybrid carnivore that is a mixture of coyote and wolf, is explored.
2 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges three ordinary people to work out why they exist at all.
3 p.m.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges ordinary people to work out where the universe came from.
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
Nonnatus House tries to cope with a tragedy and there's joy all around at a wedding reception.
10 p.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
The press links Harry with Jimmy's demise. Suppliers refuse to sell. Stockholders are up in arms.
11 p.m.
Doc Martin
A family from the city seeks a new life by the sea and sets out to disrupt Portwenn's tranquility.
Saturday May 28, 2016
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2:30 a.m.
3 a.m.
Call the Midwife
Nonnatus House tries to cope with a tragedy and there's joy all around at a wedding reception.
4 a.m.
MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 4 ON MASTERPIECE
The press links Harry with Jimmy's demise. Suppliers refuse to sell. Stockholders are up in arms.
5 a.m.
Classical Stretch: The Esmonde Technique
An all-standing workout designed to work your core and flatten your abs is demonstrated.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
This pose strengthens the leg and hip muscles, relieves back pain and stretches the spine.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
The Globe Trekkers visit Venezuela, Columbia, Bolivia, Chile and more great places in South America.
7 a.m.
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
P. Allen Smith explores a place unlike any other, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
7:30 a.m.
Garden Smart
A visit to a successful community garden with a very interesting gardener is highlighted.
8 a.m.
It's Sew Easy
Sewing educator Joanne Banko creates a well-fitting boho skirt on the serger.
8:30 a.m.
Sew It All
A wrap skirt is created using measurements and a simple rectangle.
9 a.m.
Sewing With Nancy
Gain sewing confidence when you learn Nancy's easy pattern fitting techniques.
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 guys walk through the house, noting the craftsmanship, systems and interior details.
11 a.m.
Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking
Grilled Lamb Shoulder with Apricots, Eggplant Caviar and Fennel and Curried Carrots are served.
11:30 a.m.
Mind of a Chef
Chef Gabrielle Hamilton spends a day working at her beloved East Village restaurant, Prune.
12 p.m.
Joanne Weir Gets Fresh
A slow roasted side of salmon is paired with a fresh herb salad with basil, arugula and parsley.
12:30 p.m.
Martha Bakes
A raspberry whipped cream jellyroll and a multi-tiered caramel buttercream cake are prepared.
1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great finds include a "Big Bronco" coin-operated horse and a Tiffany & Co. pendant watch necklace.
2 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Louisiana political poster, a NASA photograph collection and more amazing items are appraised.
3 p.m.
Royal Memories: Prince Charles' Tribute to the Que
Prince Charles leads a touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth, featuring exclusive footage and photos.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
This Old House Hour
The guys walk through the house, noting the craftsmanship, systems and interior details.
6 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
"This Land Is Your Land" and "Hawaiian Wedding Song" are performed. Dick Dale is the host.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Lionel and Jean have made vague promises to keep in touch, but will they?
9:02 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
The more Budapest co-workers fight, the more they fall in love as secret pen pals.
11 p.m.
Tales From the Royal Bedchamber
Historian Lucy Worsley reveals the importance of the palace's regal bedroom to past monarchs.
