Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday April 30, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
1 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
As Time Goes by
Jean brings work home with her and irritates her daughter, Judy and colleague, Sandy, in the office.
2:03 a.m.
Secret Agent
In 1886 in London, unassuming shop owner Anton Verloc works as a spy for the Russian government.
3:01 a.m.
Secret Agent
Verloc works to set his plan in motion with the help of an unlikely accomplice.
3:58 a.m.
Secret Agent
Winnie is devastated by the loss of her brother and by Verloc's role in the bombing.
5 a.m.
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.
Nature
The dramatic cycle of growth and decay rules the landscape in Kalkalpen National Park in Austria.
8 a.m.
Nova
An international team of engineers races to contain lingering radioactive materials at Chernobyl.
9 a.m.
Wild Weather
An innovative documentary illustrates how weather works by performing brave, ambitious experiments.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope
Cozy farmers markets, millionaire castles, kayak excursions and fine restaurants are highlighted.
12:30 p.m.
Articulate With Jim Cotter
The ceramics of Roberto Lugo are featured. Two artists try to change minds about climate change.
1 p.m.
Globe Trekker
The playgrounds of great artists like Renoir and Picasso are explored along the French Riviera.
2 p.m.
Janis Joplin: American Masters
Intimate letters and rare footage shed light on the life of iconic rock singer Janis Joplin.
4 p.m.
Crowd & the Cloud
A new project, EyesOnALZ, enlists the crowd to speed up research on Alzheimer's disease.
5 p.m.
School, Inc.
Michigan's Cranbrook high school is visited and America's Charter schools are discussed.
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
Learn what's being done to protect the elephants in Tanzania and the people who live among them.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Father Brown
Threats occur after a notorious author decides to reveal the identity of her sadistic former lover.
8 p.m.
Call the Midwife
Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit. A vulnerable young man captures the hearts of Fred and Violet.
9 p.m.
HOME FIRES SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE
Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make.
10 p.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
11:04 p.m.
Monday May 1, 2017
Time
Show
12:06 a.m.
Dancing on the Edge
Masterson wants to buy Stanley's magazine and Lady Cremone decides to be less reclusive.
1:02 a.m.
Call the Midwife
Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit. A vulnerable young man captures the hearts of Fred and Violet.
2 a.m.
HOME FIRES SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE
Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make.
3 a.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
4:04 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Sean wants to be the first to walk on a another moon, much like his hero Neil Armstrong.
4:33 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat can dance with their idol Misty Copeland, if Cat can overcome a big obstacle-his tail!
5:02 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.
5:31 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris dive down deep into an Arctic trench in Aviva's new Octopod submarine.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Buster is so obsessed with a movie DVD that he neglects his training for a class rock-climbing trip.
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.
Wordgirl
Ms. Question has joined forces with Invisi-Bill to trick Reginald and rob the jewelry store.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George learns about stretching, keeping hydrated and pacing to help Professor Wiseman win a race.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel takes a walk at night with his parents and learns that many things are different after dark.
8:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Ripple hears a strange message traveling through the ocean and follows the voice to a fin whale!
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Elmo and Abby make valentines for each other and learn about the importance of friendship.
9:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
T-Bone decides to toughen up. Charley gets a new telescope but doesn't bring it to Emily's party.
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.
Thomas & Friends
On Misty Island, Ol' Wheezy stopped working. Thomas wants to help and says he can fix Ol' Wheezy.
11 a.m.
Cook's Country
Test cook Julia Collin Davison demonstrates how to make milk chocolate cheesecake.
11:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Celery stalks stuffed with gorgonzola and apples and an asparagus and scallion salad are served.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Coroner
A death in custody brings Jane into prison and face to face with notorious child killer.
2 p.m.
Place to Call Home
Elizabeth and Olivia work together to protect James from Harry. Gino takes control of his marriage.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Join the search in for the descendants of Opata palm weavers and explore the surviving tradition.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A promotional print signed by Cassius Clay and an 18th-century Chinese celadon vase are appraised.
9 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Diego Rivera oil painting created in 1904 and a 1967 painting by Alexander Calder are appraised.
10 p.m.
Independent Lens
A drone-target analyst and a retired intelligence officer shed light on the US drone war.
11:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 2, 2017
Time
Show
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A promotional print signed by Cassius Clay and an 18th-century Chinese celadon vase are appraised.
3 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Diego Rivera oil painting created in 1904 and a 1967 painting by Alexander Calder are appraised.
4 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Jet decides to fly up to space and see what the problem is with a broken communications satellite.
4:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat sort through the mess in Peg's room just in time for company to come over.
5 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.
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Donita Donata captures basilisk lizards. Martin and Chris use water walking powers to rescue them.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Muffy's favorite tree is cut down to make room to fit a gigantic Dream Bouncy Castle for her party.
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.
Wordgirl
Seymour Smooth brings some of WordGirl's biggest villain enemies together to defeat WordGirl.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George and Steve paint an empty billboard with a picture to promote a book about endangered birds.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel learns he is allergic to peaches. Doctor Anna tells Daniel how he can take care of himself.
8:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Gush decides to run the reef obstacle course just to show everyone how fast a frogfish can be!
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Elmo helps Abby, Grover, and Telly figure out how to say thank you to our nose, eyes, and mouth!
9:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Mac starts a club and tries to exclude T-Bone. Mr. Bleakman makes the park "off limits" to dogs.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy and Tiny spend some time on the train with the Conductor who is a Troodon with a great memory.
10:30 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Edward is given the special job of being the Rescue Engine at the Sodor Search and Rescue Center.
11 a.m.
Cook's Country
Test cook Julia Collin Davison prepares cedar-planked salmon with cucumber-yogurt sauce.
11:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Crispy cheesy bites, celery, artichoke and mortadella salad and meatloaf ricotta are prepared.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
HOME FIRES SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE
Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make.
2 p.m.
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece
With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour.
3:04 p.m.
Secrets of Great British Castles
Dan Jones explores Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the most besieged castle in the country.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Visit groups of sand dunes in the United States and explore their structure, patterns and wildlife.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Victorian Slum House
Participants move into an 1860s tenement and perform work once done by their impoverished forebears.
9 p.m.
Ripley: Believe It or Not: American Experience
The eccentric Robert Ripley grew his Believe It or Not franchise into an entertainment empire.
10 p.m.
Frontline
A fight over the fate of juveniles in prison for murder, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
11 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 3, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Visit groups of sand dunes in the United States and explore their structure, patterns and wildlife.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Victorian Slum House
Participants move into an 1860s tenement and perform work once done by their impoverished forebears.
3 a.m.
Ripley: Believe It or Not: American Experience
The eccentric Robert Ripley grew his Believe It or Not franchise into an entertainment empire.
4 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
After learning about space junk, the kids are determined to help clean up their space neighborhood.
4:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
The Pentagirls get to record with the famous Worm. But this big break starts to break up the band!
5 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
With a shrunken Thingamajigger the kids go inside a bean and meet the moth larvae that lives there.
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Zach Varmitech and Donita Donata hatch a plan to capture all of a praying mantis species.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Fern spins a tall tale to convince Brain that giant worms are really attacking Elwood City!
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.
Wordgirl
The townspeople start giving their money to a mysterious object that claims to know the future.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George spends a full day showing Mrs. Renkins' granddaughter Allie what it's like to be a monkey.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Teacher Daniel is playing "school" today, but his "student," Baby Margaret, just won't cooperate!
8:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Tired of always being the "nervous friend," Dunk decides he will no longer puff up or get upset.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
It's Move It Day on Sesame Street. Cookie Monster learns that exercising helps you feel better.
9:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
When Cleo wins the esteemed honor of Fluffiest Dog of Birdwell Island, it's all she can talk about!
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Buddy, Tiny and Mom meet Oren and Ollie Ornithomimus, some of the fastest dinosaurs ever!
10:30 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Thomas feels bad that Bertie doesn't travel on the rails so he takes Bertie on a tour of Sodor.
11 a.m.
Cook's Country
Freight House Antiques in Erving, Massachusetts is visited and mixed berry scones are prepared.
11:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Beef braised in barolo, a braised kale with bacon and braised cauliflower are prepared.
12 p.m.
Still Open All Hours
David Jason heads the cast in this one-off special revisiting the popular sitcom "Open All Hours."
12:31 p.m.
1:01 p.m.
Victorian Slum House
Participants move into an 1860s tenement and perform work once done by their impoverished forebears.
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Doc Martin
Portwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr. Martin and Headmistress Louisa Glasson.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore one of the largest dune fields in North America at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Nature
Cameras Infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries.
9 p.m.
Nova
Engineers and designers build a massive new subterranean railway deep beneath the streets of London.
10 p.m.
Plants Behaving Badly
The behavior of carnivorous plants, which have been a feature of many a sci-fi films, are examined.
11 p.m.
Still Open All Hours
David Jason heads the cast in this one-off special revisiting the popular sitcom "Open All Hours."
11:31 p.m.
Thursday May 4, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore one of the largest dune fields in North America at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Nature
Cameras Infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries.
3 a.m.
Plants Behaving Badly
The behavior of carnivorous plants, which have been a feature of many a sci-fi films, are examined.
4 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
A test drive to Mars - usually a simple trip - is complicated by the new saucer dashboard.
4:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat show a group of very hungry Pirates how to share tropical fruit fairly.
5 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Dr. Twiggles shows Nick and Sally how rubber is made and all the wonderful things rubber can make!
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
The brothers come across a mischievous baby elephant and bring him back to the Tortuga HQ.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Will Arthur and DW survive without AC and TV when a blackout leaves the city without electricity?
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
While celebrating Arbor Day, a heavy wind blows Squeeks' favorite climbing tree halfway over.
7 a.m.
Wordgirl
TJ and his friend Johnson both think they are WordGirl's #1 fan and they compete to prove it!
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.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel picks out a cake for his birthday party but it gets smushed on the bumpy Trolley ride home.
8:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Splash and friends follow a mysterious light in the distance and realize it is from a firefly squid.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Elmo, Abby, and Alan help Grover think like a farm animal so he can throw a party for farm animals.
9:30 a.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Jetta gives Charley a hard time about his Martial Arts dreams. Cleo is hurt because K.C. is so busy.
10 a.m.
Dinosaur Train
Dad gives the kids a mystery feather and they become "detectives" and meet Valerie Velociraptor.
10:30 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Belle is very excited that Toby also has a bell just like hers and wants to be friends with him.
11 a.m.
Cook's Country
Test cook Bridget Lancaster makes Tennessee pulled pork sandwiches on hoecakes.
11:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Braised pork ribs with rigatoni and green beans in chunky tomato sauce are served.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Frontline
A fight over the fate of juveniles in prison for murder, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
2 p.m.
Independent Lens
A drone-target analyst and a retired intelligence officer shed light on the US drone war.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Examine the ruins and remains of pre-Incan cultures and get a bird's-eye view of the Nazca lines.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Coroner
Jane investigates the mystery of why a window cleaner is found dead next to a sports car.
9 p.m.
Place to Call Home
Jack and Carolyn's big day arrives, but has Sir Richard done enough to spoil it for them?
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
Friday May 5, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Examine the ruins and remains of pre-Incan cultures and get a bird's-eye view of the Nazca lines.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Coroner
Jane investigates the mystery of why a window cleaner is found dead next to a sports car.
3 a.m.
Place to Call Home
Jack and Carolyn's big day arrives, but has Sir Richard done enough to spoil it for them?
4 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.
4:30 a.m.
Peg + Cat
Peg and Cat bring the Three Bears, the Three Little Pigs and the Three Billy Goats Gruff together.
5 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally meet Astronaut Audrey and take a trip to her International Space Station.
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
While checking out the endangered Giant panda, the Wild Kratts gets stranded in a bamboo forest.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Buster is worried he won't know anyone at summer camp. Arthur is jealous of Buster's magic tricks.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Wordgirl
Becky doesn't get invited Katy's birthday party, but she must save the party from Toby's robots.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George learns there are a lot of special rules at the kindergarten when Allie brings him to school.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Prince Tuesday comes to babysit Daniel Tiger while Mom Tiger and Dad Tiger go out dancing.
8:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Dunk asks Splash, Bubbles and Ripple to watch over his latest beautiful art project.
9 a.m.
Sesame Street
Rosita is bothered by a story that doesn't resonate with her culture, so she writes her own book.
9:30 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.
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.
Thomas & Friends
Thomas is getting his whistle fixed at the Steam Works but rushes out before it is fixed properly.
11 a.m.
Cook's Country
Test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to perfect grilled chicken diavolo.
11:30 a.m.
Lidia's Kitchen
Spaghetti and meatballs, a broccoli rabe with garlic and zeppole, a holiday must, are prepared.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
Nature
Cameras Infiltrate the social world of dolphins, from strange gatherings to gang rivalries.
2 p.m.
Nova
Engineers and designers build a massive new subterranean railway deep beneath the streets of London.
3 p.m.
Plants Behaving Badly
The behavior of carnivorous plants, which have been a feature of many a sci-fi films, are examined.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
Hinterland
A tragic story of love and loss is revealed following the murder of a local dignitary and barrister.
9:45 p.m.
Hinterland
A tragic story of love and loss is revealed following the murder of a local dignitary and barrister.
10:34 p.m.
Bletchley Circle
Susan tells the other women that she came face to face with the killer - and he let her go.
11:31 p.m.
Saturday May 6, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Hinterland
A tragic story of love and loss is revealed following the murder of a local dignitary and barrister.
2:45 a.m.
Hinterland
A tragic story of love and loss is revealed following the murder of a local dignitary and barrister.
3:33 a.m.
4:02 a.m.
Bletchley Circle
Susan tells the other women that she came face to face with the killer - and he let her go.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
Learn how to calm the mind with Alternate Nostril Breathing and meditation.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
The playgrounds of great artists like Renoir and Picasso are explored along the French Riviera.
7 a.m.
Growing a Greener World
At the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, we explain why some non-native plants are dangerous.
7:30 a.m.
Central Texas Gardener
Perennial daylilies team glorious edible petals and garden structure that lasts more than a day
8 a.m.
It's Sew Easy
Janet Pray provides a wonderful technique for single and double miters the professional way.
8:30 a.m.
Sew It All
Learn tips for screenprinting and make a custom duvet cover.
9 a.m.
Sewing With Nancy
Nancy shows you how to use your sewing machine and colorful thread as your tools for doodling.
9:30 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
Lindsay Conner and Sara Gallegos teach machine-piecing techniques that make this pattern easy.
10 a.m.
This Old House Hour
Rough wiring is installed in the kitchen. A new HVAC system goes in. Tommy installs new fascia.
11 a.m.
Martha Bakes
Blum's coffee crunch cake, gateau Basque, pineapple upside-down cakes, and date bars are served.
11:30 a.m.
America's Test Kitchen
Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets for making perfect pasta e ceci. Penne arrabbiata is served.
12 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A promotional print signed by Cassius Clay and an 18th-century Chinese celadon vase are appraised.
1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
A Diego Rivera oil painting created in 1904 and a 1967 painting by Alexander Calder are appraised.
2 p.m.
Call the Midwife
Nonnatus House welcomes a new recruit. A vulnerable young man captures the hearts of Fred and Violet.
3 p.m.
Father Brown
Threats occur after a notorious author decides to reveal the identity of her sadistic former lover.
4 p.m.
This Old House Hour
Rough wiring is installed in the kitchen. A new HVAC system goes in. Tommy installs new fascia.
5 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Great songs include "The Anniversary Song," "Say It With Music" and "Thank You Very Much."
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen off this weekend in the French presidential election runoff.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Martin has the dilemma of finding a replacement vicar three hours before his wedding to Louisa.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Jean and Lionel manage to survive an evening with Jean's intimidating sister-in-law, Penny.
9:02 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
Two playwrights bring a movie dancer to New York for a Broadway show with a ballerina.
11:30 p.m.
