Highlights October 16 to October 22

Monday, October 16

The dramatic story of how America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people, was driven to the brink of extinction. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world. The American Buffalo Blood Memory at 7:00 pm.

The dramatic story of how America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people, was driven to the brink of extinction. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world. The American Buffalo Blood Memory at 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, October 17

By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions is teetering on the brink of extinction. But a diverse and unlikely collection of Americans start a movement that rescues the national mammal from disappearing forever. The American Buffalo Into the Storm at 7:00 pm.

By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions is teetering on the brink of extinction. But a diverse and unlikely collection of Americans start a movement that rescues the national mammal from disappearing forever. The American Buffalo Into the Storm at 9:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 18

This story is about an extraordinary man and a mysterious animal living on an island at the end of the world Tasmania. Peter Walsh is a Tasmanian with no background in natural history, yet he has become obsessed with one of nature's least understood and most unlikely creature, the platypus. Walsh is on a mission to observe and understand the animals and save them from urban development in the capital city of Hobart. He has befriended one particular female he named Zoom. She lets him into her secretive world and a relationship like no other develops. Walsh will reveal the life of this enigmatic creature, but his time is precious as he manages with his MS diagnosis. Nature The Platypus Guardian at 7:00 pm.

For billions of years, life teemed in Earth's oceans while the land was desolate and inhospitable. See how life made the leap to land, transforming a barren, rocky landscape into the lush, green world we call home. Nova Ancient Earth: Life Rising at 8:00 pm.

Some people collect works of art, others collect dinosaurs. These wealthy enthusiasts dream of decorating their homes and offices with T-Rex skeletons, bringing millions of dollars to auction houses to snatch up the bones of the great extinct dinosaurs. A controversial hobby and, above all, a form of speculation which can lead to a lawless "bone rush," paleontologists and museums around the world, already deprived of their subjects of study, are sometimes forced to solicit these new patrons. This film follows the journey of the largest Triceratops fossil ever found. Secrets of the Dead Jurassic Fortunes at 9:00 pm.

Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album Joy’all, while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP. Austin City Limits Jenny Lewis/Muna at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, October 19

Modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. This episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. Lifting off into space depends on modern energy, and surviving in space also requires energy. Energy is required at every step in space exploration, and new forms of energy must be developed to reach other star systems. Power Trip: The Story of Energy Space at 7:00 pm.

Chet shops the "World's Largest Flea Market" at Canton's First Monday Trade Days with all the junk and junk food he can handle. He drives through an East Texas safari park, eats an amazing burger, and learns about the town's historic renovations. The Daytripper Canton, TX at 8:00 pm.

Edgar and Sara work a night shift at Nixta Taqueria while recounting how they fell in love; Beto picks up his daughter from school and discusses balancing business ownership and co-parenting while working on his menu from home; Anthony and Xose explain the history of the discada recipe and recount how they became best friends while hosting a backyard discada party at Xose’s parents’ house. Taco Mafia Amor at 8:30 pm.

Penhale and Morwenna participate in the annual gig race against another town. Louisa buys a new car, and Martin's blood phobia causes a disaster with a patient. Doc Martin Blade on the Feather at 8:59 pm.

Finn is adamant that his marriage to Siobhan is over. When her former lover is arrested for assault, however, Finn can't hide his jealousy - which leads Leila to wonder if she's made a terrible mistake. Hope Street at 9:46 pm.

Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thousands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths. Secrets of the Dead Abandoning The Titanic at 10:30 pm.

Friday, October 20

The dramatic story of how America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people, was driven to the brink of extinction. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world. The American Buffalo Blood Memory at 7:30 pm.

By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions is teetering on the brink of extinction. But a diverse and unlikely collection of Americans start a movement that rescues the national mammal from disappearing forever. The American Buffalo Into the Storm at 10:00 pm.

Saturday, October 21

Edgar and Sara work a night shift at Nixta Taqueria while recounting how they fell in love; Beto picks up his daughter from school and discusses balancing business ownership and co-parenting while working on his menu from home; Anthony and Xose explain the history of the discada recipe and recount how they became best friends while hosting a backyard discada party at Xose’s parents’ house. Taco Mafia Amor at 6:00 pm.

Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album Let’s Start Here. Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP Natural Brown Prom Queen. Austin City Limits Lil Yachty/Sudan Archives at 7:00 pm.

Chief Inspector Sullivan pays Father Brown a visit to warn him that Hercule Flambeau is on the run and wanted for a series of brutal murders. Father Brown The Royal Visit at 8:00 pm.

Agatha Christie's Poirot One, Two, Buckle My Shoe at 8:45 pm.

The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina's household. World On Fire On Masterpiece at 10:30 pm.

Discover the hidden worlds of London's House of Commons and House of Lords, where back-stabbing, intrigue and traditions are the order of the day. Visit Westminster Abbey, steeped in Anglo-Saxon myth and legend, royal extortion and ... dead people. Secrets of Westminster at 11:30 pm.

Sunday, October 22

Edgar and Sara work a night shift at Nixta Taqueria while recounting how they fell in love; Beto picks up his daughter from school and discusses balancing business ownership and co-parenting while working on his menu from home; Anthony and Xose explain the history of the discada recipe and recount how they became best friends while hosting a backyard discada party at Xose’s parents’ house. Taco Mafia Amor at 11:30 am.

The story of an epic underwater shark attack that leads investigators on a search for the ocean's most fearsome predator. However, this isn't a case of a shark attacking a human, but that of a sea creature that devoured a great white shark. Search for the Ocean's Super Predator at 1:05 pm.

Was the T-Rex, the most iconic of all dinosaurs, as mighty and fearsome as its legend? Explore the evolutionary path of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, following the journey of two dinosaur brothers and the theoretical evolution of the species from smaller dinosaurs originating in Asia, based on new fossil findings in China. Forced to fight for food, dominance and survival, the T-Rex evolved into the terrifying predator of its time. Using stunning CGI and expert insights, T-REX: AN EVOLUTIONARY JOURNEY tells the story behind the development of the most famous dinosaur of them all. T-Rex: An Evolutionary Journey at 2:05 pm.

The U.S. is the only country with permanent storage for low & intermediate-level nuclear waste. But we're one of the few countries with nuclear power plants that don't have a plan for high-level waste.Dr. Kathryn Huff, Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy at DOE, and Dr. Allison Macfarlane, Former Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, discuss potential solutions. Energy Switch Nuclear Waste at 6:00 pm.

As Cecil tries to buy his way back into Bella's affections, Lucian and Constance acknowledge their mutual attraction. Elsewhere, Nish overcomes his qualms to help Gianluca strike a blow against Mussolini's Fascists with disastrous results. Hotel Portofino Alliances at 7:00 pm.

Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina's door. World On Fire On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Anika and the team are sent to Edinburgh to investigate the death of a recently released prisoner whose body is pulled out of the Forth River. Annika On Masterpiece at 9:00 pm.

Esther finds her adoption papers, and a news clipping that evokes memories on the Long Pine Reserve, before she was adopted. Determined to learn more, she uproots her life, sacrificing everything in search of her family and who she is. Little Bird So Put Together at 10:00 pm.