Weekly TV Schedule for PBS 6
Sunday August 27, 2017
Time
Show
1 a.m.
Hamilton's America
The creation of pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the history behind it are explored.
3 a.m.
Conversation With Bill Moyers
Journalist, political commentator and author Bill Moyers reflects on his life and storied career.
4:30 a.m.
Desert Dreams: Celebrating Five Seasons in the
The Sonoran Desert is alive with beauty. This stunning film captures the changes over the seasons.
6 a.m.
Aviators
The Franken-Glider is highlighted and the Tuskegee Airmen Glider Demo Team are featured.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
Nova
The first total solar eclipse to traverse the US mainland in more than a generation is observed.
8 a.m.
Farthest - Voyager in Space
Launched in 1977, NASA's epic Voyager missions revolutionized our understanding of our galaxy.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Visions of Europe
Soar above the wonders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Greece in this sweeping aerial tour.
1:30 p.m.
Hamilton's America
The creation of pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the history behind it are explored.
3:30 p.m.
Il Volo Notte Magica
The superstar trio and Placido Domingo perform in Florence, Italy's beautiful Santa Croce Square.
5 p.m.
Johnny Mathis - Wonderful Wonderful (My Music Pres
The legendary Johnny Mathis performs favorites including "Chances Are" and "Twelfth of Never."
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Folk Legends: Isn't This a Time!
Peter, Paul and Mary, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and The Weavers perform in a 2003 concert.
10 p.m.
Joe Bonamassa: Live at Carnegie Hall - an Acoustic
Blues-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Joe Bonamassa is joined by world class musicians.
11:30 p.m.
Dr. David Perlmutter's Whole Life Plan
Dr. Perlmutter provides a plan that can help you improve your physical, mental and cognitive health.
Monday August 28, 2017
Time
Show
1:30 a.m.
3 a.m.
Age Reversed With Miranda Esmonde-White
Valuable insights on how to combat the physical signs and consequences of aging are presented.
4 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Thomas and James compete with each other over who can bring the fans to the soccer game faster.
4:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
In Jimmer Jammer Jungle, the kids learn how different animals spend their entire lives in trees.
5 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
The kids attempt to build the tallest tower ever on the Moon, hoping to beat Jet's cousin's record.
5:30 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 enlists Binky's help to keep him from gorging on delicious Tuvaluna cookies.
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
He gets locked inside the zoo & gets surrounded by animals. Can he keep Charkie from running away?
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George delivers food supplies to a space station & tries to keep the trains running smoothly.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Katerina and Daniel create their own super-duper noise makers to play "super hero helpers."
8:30 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel learns he is allergic to peaches. Doctor Anna tells Daniel how he can take care of himself.
9 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Dunk volunteers to fill in as the mayor for the day and learns that it is not an easy job.
9:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Chompy the Parrotfish decides she doesn't want to eat algae. Bubbles and Ripple meet a jellyfish.
10 a.m.
Sesame Street
The Bookaneers, a band of book and reading-loving pirates led by Tina Fey, comes to Sesame Street!
10:30 a.m.
Sesame Street
Grover's new security gate system accidentally locks Chris out of Hooper's store!
11 a.m.
Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
Dishes include tortellini alla panna, pasta alle vongole all'essenziale and chicken scallopini.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
Meet the 12 bakers as they tackle a popular cake with a fatless sponge and tricky chocolate work.
1 p.m.
Great Performances
In his quest for the crown, Richard plans the murder of his brother George.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the geology of Utah's San Rafael Swell and trek through Utah's Little Grand Canyon.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Notable finds include furniture by Thomas Molesworth and signed military documents of Elvis Presley.
9 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great highlights include a 1932 signed photograph of Mount Rushmore and a Rock-Ola juke box.
10 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War
Interviews and exclusive clips highlight the upcoming series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
Tuesday August 29, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Explore the geology of Utah's San Rafael Swell and trek through Utah's Little Grand Canyon.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Notable finds include furniture by Thomas Molesworth and signed military documents of Elvis Presley.
3 a.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great highlights include a 1932 signed photograph of Mount Rushmore and a Rock-Ola juke box.
4 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Philip, a new little diesel boxcab, challenges Gordon to a race to prove that he is faster.
4:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Nick and Sally explore each level of the rain forest and meet some toucans and howler monkeys.
5 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Celery's brother Zucchini decide to visit the Propulsions, but get lost along the way!
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
When a rogue wave crashes into the Tortuga, Chris and Martin end up on two different islands.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Arthur and friends learn not to jump to conclusions when they wonder if Mr. Ratburn is a superhero.
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 helps a family of beavers and builds his own mini-golf course so he can practice.
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.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Teacher Daniel is playing "school" today, but his "student," Baby Margaret, just won't cooperate!
8:30 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel and O pretend to go on a Trolley road trip, but they can't agree on where to travel to first.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
After Splash and Bubbles have an argument, Dunk and Ripple help them to communicate and cooperate.
10 a.m.
Sesame Street
Rosita helps Abby and Zoe think outside the "fairy tale" box as they make up a story together.
10:30 a.m.
Sesame Street
The SuperFood Super Foods fly onto Sesame Street to help their friends try new, healthy foods.
11 a.m.
Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
Salsiccie al sugo, pasta alla nanci, pasta with shrimp Sicilian fish soup and pannacotta are made.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
Follow the 11 remaining bakers tasked with making 24 elaborately decorated biscuits.
1 p.m.
Shakespeare Live! From the Rsc
Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen mark the life and work of William Shakespeare.
3 p.m.
Raf Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble
The Red Arrows, an elite flight demonstration squadron, train for a rigorous certification test.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
David Yetman takes a trip to the pueblos of the Sierra Madre, where traditions are slowly dying out.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Diana - Her Story
Twenty years after Princess Diana's death, this new film reveals her story in her own words.
9 p.m.
Frontline
An investigation into the NFL and brain injuries reveals the true health risks to football players.
10 p.m.
Frontline
The hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries and the true risks to football players are revealed.
11 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
Follow the 11 remaining bakers tasked with making 24 elaborately decorated biscuits.
Wednesday August 30, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
David Yetman takes a trip to the pueblos of the Sierra Madre, where traditions are slowly dying out.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Frontline
An investigation into the NFL and brain injuries reveals the true health risks to football players.
3 a.m.
Frontline
The hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries and the true risks to football players are revealed.
4 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Sidney is very forgetful. Thomas suggests he make up a song to help him remember his assignment.
4:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids visit the Jungle of Wagga-Tag-Tail and meet many animals with very different tails.
5 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Sydney tells Jet stories about a local pioneer who went by the nickname "Lone Star."
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris must make it through one of the harshest habitats on Earth, the rocky intertidal.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Buster tells the story of a missing cereal box on his all-new podcast. Will he find the thief?
6:30 a.m.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and his friends want to build their royal castle in the woods for a day of royal play!
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 must save the day by re-creating a Chef's recipe. A flashlight helps him conquer his fear.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle. Riding the bike is not easy, but Daniel keeps trying.
8:30 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel learns how to get calm and relax his body for bed. Prince Wednesday sleeps over.
9 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Bubbles decides to take in a nanoplankton friend who is invisible to everyone, including her.
9:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
After a series of mishaps, Dunk becomes convinced that his lucky rock has become a bad luck charm.
10 a.m.
Sesame Street
Big Bird makes up a fairy tale about a bird who helps a Beast learn how to be a good friend.
10:30 a.m.
Sesame Street
It's Move It Day on Sesame Street. Cookie Monster learns that exercising helps you feel better.
11 a.m.
Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
Dishes include Lenticchie Brasate, Cavoli Arriminati and Pasta Con Le Zucchine.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
The remaining bakers must prepare a sweet dough while avoiding a burnt bottom and a soggy top.
1 p.m.
Who Killed the Princes in the Tower?
A close look at whether or not Richard III killed his nephews in order to make himself King.
2 p.m.
Frontline
An investigation into the NFL and brain injuries reveals the true health risks to football players.
3 p.m.
Frontline
The hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries and the true risks to football players are revealed.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Desert Speaks
Native Navajo families showcase the geological and spiritual history of the Glen Canyon region.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Earth's Natural Wonders
Mount Everest's Khumbu Icefall, the Grand Canyon and the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro are visited.
9 p.m.
Nova
A look at how Germany's war zeppelins, the biggest flying machines ever made, were built and flown.
10 p.m.
Secrets in the Bones: The Hunt for the Black Death
A biologist searches for the pathogen that caused the bubonic plague during the fourteenth century.
11 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
The remaining bakers must prepare a sweet dough while avoiding a burnt bottom and a soggy top.
Thursday August 31, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
Desert Speaks
Native Navajo families showcase the geological and spiritual history of the Glen Canyon region.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Earth's Natural Wonders
Mount Everest's Khumbu Icefall, the Grand Canyon and the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro are visited.
3 a.m.
Nova
A look at how Germany's war zeppelins, the biggest flying machines ever made, were built and flown.
4 a.m.
Thomas & Friends
Daisy is rude to the coaches Annie and Clarabel when she leaves them behind to work in the quarry.
4:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The kids jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit fireflies that live in the backyard.
5 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Celery competes against her brother, Uncle Zucchini, in an "Earthie-style race with a winner"!
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
When Chris and Martin meet up with a mob of Red kangaroos, they get their car keys stolen by a joey.
6 a.m.
Arthur
D.W. gets jealous when Grandma Thora becomes the most popular babysitter in town.
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
Can George fix the hole in the yellow hat in time? No one believes that George has seen a bear.
7:30 a.m.
Curious George
George learns to sort candies by color & shape and spends the day helping the fire department.
8 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel learns that sometimes it's good to take your time, and it can be worth the wait.
8:30 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.
9 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Gush's long-lost son Wart shows up in Reeftown to visit and Gush is excited to be a "hands-on" dad.
9:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Splash takes his pals to go see his friend, LU, a fearless explorer in the deep.
10 a.m.
Sesame Street
Abby learns how to change her bedtime routine to help her calm down before bedtime.
10:30 a.m.
Sesame Street
The Bookaneers, a band of book and reading-loving pirates led by Tina Fey, comes to Sesame Street!
11 a.m.
Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
Scalloped potatoes with garlic arugula and salmon with Brussel sprouts are prepared.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
The nine bakers must prepare a British favorite that demands a uniform bake across the batch.
1 p.m.
Diana - Her Story
Twenty years after Princess Diana's death, this new film reveals her story in her own words.
2 p.m.
Secrets of the Dead
Scientist test the hunchbacked bones of King Richard III, found with an arrow in the spine in 2011.
3 p.m.
Nova
The first total solar eclipse to traverse the US mainland in more than a generation is observed.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
Cilla
Typist Priscilla White sings in Liverpool bands as the music scene explodes in the early 1960's.
8:44 p.m.
Cilla
After being reunited with Bobby, Cilla's confidence returns. Brian gives her a second chance.
9:29 p.m.
Cilla
Cilla has two number-one hits, but suffers a failed attempt to break into the American market.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
The nine bakers must prepare a British favorite that demands a uniform bake across the batch.
Friday September 1, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
Cilla
Typist Priscilla White sings in Liverpool bands as the music scene explodes in the early 1960's.
2:44 a.m.
Cilla
After being reunited with Bobby, Cilla's confidence returns. Brian gives her a second chance.
3:29 a.m.
Cilla
Cilla has two number-one hits, but suffers a failed attempt to break into the American market.
4:30 a.m.
Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Sally and Nick meet Percy the penguin. After a fun race the kids learn that not all birds can fly.
5 a.m.
Ready Jet Go!
Jet decides to go to Saturn's ice moon Enceladus to get ice for Sean's sno-cone stand.
5:30 a.m.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin go off in search of the stealthiest, most powerful wildcat in the world - the tiger.
6 a.m.
Arthur
Prunella pretends she can see the future at her fortune telling booth, but Marina doubts her powers.
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 keeps Mr. Quint busy while everyone prepares for his party. George refuses to take a bath.
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.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel has a new experience visiting school for the first time and goes to Dr. Anna for his checkup.
8:30 a.m.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Prince Tuesday comes to babysit Daniel Tiger while Mom Tiger and Dad Tiger go out dancing.
9 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Splash wants to be friends with a fish but when he tries to talk to the it, the fish ignores him.
9:30 a.m.
Splash and Bubbles
Spash and his friends meet Tidy the Garibaldi Fish, who is the self-appointed Kelp Forest Ranger.
10 a.m.
Sesame Street
Elmo helps Professor Buck Awe teach a class of chickens using strategies he learned in preschool.
10:30 a.m.
Sesame Street
Abby learns how to change her bedtime routine to help her calm down before bedtime.
11 a.m.
Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
Pasta with fried eggplant and grilled eggplant.with ricotta filling and tomato sauce are prepared.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
Great British Baking Show
For the signature, it's breakfast time, Danish style. The technical dish is a classic British tart.
1 p.m.
Earth's Natural Wonders
Mount Everest's Khumbu Icefall, the Grand Canyon and the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro are visited.
2 p.m.
Nova
A look at how Germany's war zeppelins, the biggest flying machines ever made, were built and flown.
3 p.m.
Secrets in the Bones: The Hunt for the Black Death
A biologist searches for the pathogen that caused the bubonic plague during the fourteenth century.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
Luther
Luther faces a surreal and nightmarish case of a masked murderer determined to enter into folklore.
Saturday September 2, 2017
Time
Show
12 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
1 a.m.
2 a.m.
3:30 a.m.
4 a.m.
Luther
Luther faces a surreal and nightmarish case of a masked murderer determined to enter into folklore.
5:30 a.m.
Wai Lana Yoga
How to relieve tension with gentle stretches and using a chair for a strengthening exercise.
6 a.m.
Globe Trekker
Globe Trekker Megan McCormick takes to the road to explore the industrial heartland of America.
7 a.m.
Growing a Greener World
Volunteer teacher Stephen Ritz has committed his life's work to teaching kids to grow real food.
7:30 a.m.
Central Texas Gardener
Author Shelley Cramm unites gardens and faith and tour a design that feeds both soul and body.
8 a.m.
It's Sew Easy
Gretchen Hirsch shows how to redesign a pattern to make a trendy blouse that buttons up the back.
8:30 a.m.
Sew It All
Tackle bulky, heavyweight fabric and make a cozy bathrobe.
9 a.m.
Sewing With Nancy
Nancy enlists household items to create unusual and reliable solutions to make your sewing easier.
9:30 a.m.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
This fabulous quilt is designed to showcase a Pinwheel Star quilt block in patriotic colors.
10 a.m.
This Old House Hour
Decorative features include a roof detail over the bank of windows and a refinished front door.
11 a.m.
Martha Stewart's Cooking School
Grill pomegranate skirt steak kebabs and lamb kebabs with yogurt-mint sauce are prepared.
11:30 a.m.
America's Test Kitchen
The ultimate grill-roasted beef tenderloin and an elegant pear-walnut upside-down cake are prepared.
12 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Notable finds include furniture by Thomas Molesworth and signed military documents of Elvis Presley.
1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Great highlights include a 1932 signed photograph of Mount Rushmore and a Rock-Ola juke box.
2 p.m.
POLDARK SEASON 2 ON MASTERPIECE
George rolls out Plan A to take care of Ross once and for all. Ross resists attempts to save him.
4 p.m.
This Old House Hour
Decorative features include a roof detail over the bank of windows and a refinished front door.
5 p.m.
Lawrence Welk Show
Guy and Ralna sing the romantic "Somewhere My Love." Jack Imel performs "Singin' in the Rain."
6 p.m.
PBS News Weekend
Don Tapscott explains how Blockchain technology may revolutionize financial services and more.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Doc Martin
Louisa's mother arrives in Portwenn unexpectedly and Louisa is far from happy about her arrival.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
As Time Goes by
Since Judith and Sandy no longer have boyfriends, Jean wants to think of a way to cheer them up.
9:02 p.m.
Hollywood at Home Ii
Anglican nuns attempt to maintain a convent school and hospital in the Himalayas.
11 p.m.
Afterlife
A psychology lecturer meets a troubled psychic who claims to see the spirit of his dead son.
