Highlights May 5 to May 11

Posted on May 2, 2025

Monday, May 5th

Travel with ROADSHOW as it turns the spotlight on incredible items with Asian and Pacific Islands origins, including a Hawaiian kou bowl,a Ghandi presentation spinning wheel and an 1888 Joesph Nawahi painting. Which is valued at $250,000-$300,000? Antiques Roadshow Celebrating Asian-Pacific Heritage at 7:00 pm.

The third hour in Santa Clara, California, features great finds that include a Booker T. Washington archive collected by Washington's former teacher; a 17th-century Chinese transitional wine pot that was mistaken for a teapot; and an Eanger Irving Couse painting featuring an iconic subject for the artist. Watch to discover which item is valued at $75,000! Also: Host Mark L. Walberg joins appraiser Brian Witherell at the Computer History Museum to look at the first Apple computer. Antiques Roadshow Santa Clara, Hour 3 at 8:00 pm.

Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner becoming a caregiver or an adult child shifting into being their parent's caretaker, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed. Independent Lens Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's at 9:00 pm.

Follow the members of ASD Band as they embark on the journey to record their first studio album and proudly own their unique perspectives as individuals on the autism spectrum. Audiences will also experience firsthand accounts from friends and family members, focused on fostering a community that understands, accepts and values their children. ASD Band: The Movie at 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 6th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. retraces the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raul Esparza, whose families fled their homelands, leading them to find lost parts of themselves along the way. Finding Your Roots Children of Exile at 7:00 pm.

Pati explores the sister cities of Alaska's capital, Juneau, and the capital of Canada's Yukon Territory, Whitehorse. She finds a pioneering culture of artistry and entrepreneurship thriving alongside the unforgiving wilderness. Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana Juneau & Whitehorse - Sister Cities at 8:00 pm.

The U.S. broadcast debut of the award-winning film exposing the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin. The stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin, and the consequences. Frontline Antidote at 9:00 pm.

This week on ON STORY, screenwriter-producer Clint Bentley and producer Monique Walton join us to discuss the making of the independent, prison-drama feature, SING SING and their process developing a script inspired by a real-life rehabilitation through the arts program and their mission to depict an authentic incarcerated experience. On Story On The Making of Sing Sing at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, May 7th

An ecologist tracks the Lesser Long-nosed bat's epic migration across Mexico, braving hurricanes, snakes, Mayan tombs and seas of cockroaches, in order to save the species and the tequila plants they pollinate. Nature The Bat Man of Mexico at 7:00 pm.

Surprisingly little is known about the behavior of cars and drivers in uncontrolled, real-world accidents, despite rigorous testing in laboratory-controlled crashes. Now, a first-of-its-kind experiment aims to discover what really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup and how cars and driving could be made safer. NOVA Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown at 8:00 pm.

New Series. Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures. Episode One: Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture of a future without them. Bugs That Rule the World Insect Apocalypse at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, May 8th

Covering issues and people that impact central Texans and highlighting the region's vibrant cultural and creative diveristy; content that blends reporting, interviews and storytelling. Austin InSight at 7:00 pm.

Ashley Parker, a three time Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Evan to discuss the magazine's coverage of the Signal group chat, her approach to covering the Trump administration, and her experience at other news outlets. Overheard with Evan Smith Ashley Parker at 7:30 pm.

New Series. Texas Monthly Presents is a captivating new docuseries that brings the magazine’s award-winning journalism from the page to the screen and invites viewers to experience Texas through the perspective of a storyteller. Each episode transforms Texas Monthly articles into brand-new visual experiences, combining cinematic footage from across the state with thoughtful, in-studio interviews with the stories' writers. Episode One: A building is more than a building. A food truck is not just a food truck. This episode explores the ways in which physical spaces tell stories of where we came from and where we're going. Featured stories highlight ninepin bowling alleys across the Hill Country, a San Antonio taco truck, and one woman's mission to save what's left of the Dabney Hill Freedom Colony. Texas Monthly Presents: The Story at 8:00 pm.

Chet heads to a town where the history of our country collides with the history of country music. He visits the home of songwriting legend Cindy Walker and tours the historic Old Fort Parker where Cynthia Anne Parker was kidnapped by Comanches in 1836. He eats a three-pig sandwich and fried catfish while enjoying this charming town. The Daytripper at 8:30 pm .

New Series. Young historians, guides and descendants tell the untold stories of the Wild West. From the rich and overlooked history of the Native Americans who were there long before the "west was won" to the Lewis and Clark expedition guided by 16-year-old Sacagawea and the trickle of frontiersmen that becomes a flood of settlers seeking furs, gold, a free homestead, and a new start in a new land. Episode One: Young historians, guides and descendants tell the untold stories of the Wild West. From the rich and overlooked history of the Native Americans who were there long before the "west was won" to the Lewis and Clark expedition guided by 16-year-old Sacagawea and the trickle of frontiersmen that becomes a flood of settlers seeking furs, gold, a free homestead, and a new start in a new land. The Real Wild West Into The Wild at 9:00 pm.

Friday, May 9th

After saving American Motors, president George Romney launches a career in politics. His successor takes AMC upmarket, but struggles to capture young baby boomers who want faster, sportier “muscle cars.” In response, the company makes big changes to its products and public image. Last Independent Automaker The NOW Cars (1959 - 1969) at 7:30 pm.

Archaeologist Mike Collins risked it all to save 30 acres deep in the heart of Texas. What he found there changed history. The Stones Are Speaking at 8:00 pm.

As humans spread out across the world, their toughest challenge was to colonize the Americas -- because of a huge ice sheet blocking their route. It has long been thought that pioneers -- known as Clovis people -- arrived about 13,000 years ago. But an underwater discovery in Mexico is forcing the story to be re-written. How closely related were the First Americans and today's Native Americans? It's a matter of huge controversy, focused on Kennewick Man. There are very few other skeletons in the world that engender such strong feelings. First Peoples Americas at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, May 10th

Explore how people are making a difference. Chuck Foster, president of the Capital Area Master Naturalists, explains what they’re doing to conserve resources and habitat. On tour, a shuttered mall’s parking lot now hosts an urban park of colorful wildlife-friendly plants. Germinate mountain laurel seeds with Billy Garza, plus Daphne Richards answers your questions. Central Texas Gardener From Parking Lot to Pollinator Plants at 12:00 pm.

Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album Humble Quest alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour. Austin City Limits Maren Morris at 7:00 pm.

New Series. Based on P.D. James's global bestsellers, DALGLIESH is a riveting mystery series starring Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,Doctor Foster) as enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. A recent widower and acclaimed poet, Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England. Also starring Carlyss Peer (The Crown; Silent Witness). Episode One: DCI Adam Dalgliesh is sent to a nursing school to investigate the death of Heather Pearce, a student poisoned during a demonstration. But as he uncovers the secrets that infect the school, can Dalgliesh identify the killer before they strike again? Guest stars include Fenella Woolgar (Call The Midwife), Richard Dillane (Young Wallander) and Amanda Root (Baby Reindeer). Dalgliesh Shroud for a Nightingale at 8:00 pm.

Sunday, May 11th

In part 1, we explored compliance and voluntary markets. Now we look at brokers and traders, market forces that help set prices, the emissions reduction potential of low vs. high price credits, and the importance of better regulation and verification. Expert guests again are Kaya Axelsson, Head of Policy and Partnerships at University of Oxford Net Zero, and Jamie Keech of Vida Carbon. Energy Switch Carbon Markets, Part 2 at 6:00 pm.

Joyce faces a disciplinary hearing over a recent complaint. Dr. Turner volunteers at a methadone clinic to treat heroin addiction. Meanwhile, the Turners get news of May's adoption hearing, and Sister Catherine is invited to take her first vows. Call The Midwife at 7:00 pm.

Cassandra's determination to keep Jane's letters private is joined by a second objective: securing a home for Isabella. After a trip to town, Cassandra falls ill, and the past comes crashing in with her recollections of the difficult years. Miss Austen on Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Amid the revolution's advance, Marie Antoinette struggles to support Louis's rule. When he succumbs to depression, she bravely steps up to rule in his place, proving she is the last man standing ready for whatever comes next. Marie Antoinette The End of the Beginning at 9:00 pm.

Cardenas starts connecting the dots and identifies Captain Gregorio Sanfuentes as the murderer. Meanwhile, Ramirez gets a visit from the Nazi delegate with a proposal, and Gaspar intensifies his investigation into the ex-soldier's murder. He reveals Ramirez's lost brother's story to his family, leaving Gregorio and Antonia in shock. Hijos Del Desierto at 10:00 pm.