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The Planets: Jupiter

Jupiter's gravitational force made it a wrecking ball as it barreled through the early solar system, but it also helped shape life on Earth as it brought comets laden with water and possibly the asteroid that put an end to the dinosaurs. (60 minutes)

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Fri, 4/19 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Making North America: Origins

The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)

Sun, 4/21 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Making North America: Origins

The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)

Sun, 4/21 at 4:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Making North America: Origins

The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)

Mon, 4/22 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Weathering the Future

Americans use ancient wisdom and new solutions to fight against extreme weather, from intense rainstorms to megafires and droughts. (60 minutes)

Tue, 4/23 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Making North America: Origins

The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)

Tue, 4/23 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Making North America: Origins

The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)

Wed, 4/24 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Making North America: Origins

The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two. (60 minutes)

Wed, 4/24 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Making North America: Life

The intertwined story of life and the landscape in North America -- from origins to dinosaurs and an ancient primate invasion. (60 minutes)