Highlights July 21 to July 27

Monday, July 21st

K-pop may dominate the global charts, but South Korea’s music scene is more than just its flashy, mainstream pop. In this episode, Steph explores the deeper musical landscape of Seoul, from underground artists to folk traditions. Join Steph as she uncovers the rich and evolving musical identity of Seoul, revealing how the city blends modernity and tradition to create something uniquely its own. City of Songs Seoul at 9:00 pm.

Turning 21, Samuel wants his independence. Yet every rite of passage is fraught with challenges and social barriers. Seizures and uncontrollable movements. Inaccessible housing. Degrading ableist encounters. "No one tells you how to be an adult," he says, "let alone an adult with a disability." Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams? *POV The Ride Ahead* at 10:25 pm.

Tuesday, July 22nd

Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights as they battle for Papal favor while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe and forces the artist to question everything. Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty Redemption at 8:00 pm.

This week on On Story, Julie Plec, the creator, showrunner and creative mind behind the lauded teen drama series, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, divulges the essentials for successful supernatural and her process molding a series and its many spinoffs that captivated a generation. On Story On Ya Drama: A Conversation with Julie Plec 10:00 pm.

Wednesday, July 23rd

Travel back in time to the dangerous journey of the Pachyrhinosaurus, where their survival is at stake. During their annual migration hundreds of miles north, they face deadly predators and a storm that threatens their survival. Walking with Dinosaurs The Journey North at 7:00 pm.

Shane travels from ancient aqueducts to modern mega-dams, following our age-old quest to tame water. On a journey down the Colorado River,he discovers how humanity's thirst for control has reshaped rivers - and civilization itself. Human Footprint Damned If You Do at 8:00 pm.

Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs in a fiery global catastrophe. An amazing new trove of fossils reveals how mammals took over, ultimately evolving into the huge array of species,including us, that rule Earth today. NOVA Rise of the Mammals at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, July 24th

Anthony and Xose host a pop-up at Discada serving a special made by their employee; Edgar and Sara invite their friends to Xochimilco to celebrate their wedding, then return to Austin to view a potential new restaurant space; Beto reflects on his personal and family health issues while reconnecting with his roots in Mexico City; the Taco Mafia reflects on its formation. Taco Mafia Supervivencia at 8:00 pm.

Chet visits Northeast Texas to ride in a Hot Air Balloon and eat some Bodacious Barbq. He tries his hand on an adventure course with water obstacles, learns history, and eats some homegrown Italian food. The Daytripper Longview, TX at 8:30 pm.

Friday, July 25th

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her path to documenting history--from childhood baseball scorekeeping to definitive works on the lives of Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt [MOU1] , FDR, and LBJ--and what makes compelling historical storytelling. Live from the LBJ Library Doris Kearns Goodwin (Part 1) at 7:30 pm.

Things heat up in week three! First, the home cooks showcase freshly made bread, followed by a dozen of their tastiest fruity treats for the annual Great American Recipe bake sale. Who will rise to the challenge? Great American Recipe The Bakes Are High at 8:00 pm.

The Winnipeg to Churchill train crosses the province of Manitoba, along a route that requires determination, force, and fire to keep it running. Epic Train Journeys from Above Canada’s Wilderness Railroad at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, July 26th

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including "Heartbreaker," "We Belong," and "Love is a Battlefield. Austin City Limits Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, July 27th

Lucy Worsley explores how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper - London's most infamous serial killer - created a template for our modern-day true crime obsession. Lucy Worsley Investigates Jack the Ripper at 7:00 pm.

Cathy and Mrs. Chapman's new business venture hit a serious obstacle. Geordie secretly intervenes in Alphy's personal life. Grantchester on Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Franz's call to arms against Hungary gets the population riled up against him. Sisi: Austrian Empress at 10:00 pm.