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Austin InSight AISD Special by Austin PBS

Schedule Highlights February 9 to February 15

Monday, February 9th

  • Antiques Roadshow - Georgia State Railroad Museum, Hour 3 Travel with ROADSHOW to historic Savannah and learn about intriguing discoveries including a Tiffany & Co. gold & platinum purse, ca. 1915,an Ernie Barnes oil painting, ca. 1963 and a Ming Dynasty bronze vase. Which treasure is $85K-$95K? 7:00 pm

  • Antiques Roadshow - Old Sturbridge Village Hour 3 View show-stopping appraisals from Old Sturbridge Village, like a Star Wars collection, CA. 1980, a 1972 Rolex Explorer II watch with the original face & hands, and Leaf baseball cards from 1948. Which appraisal is $150,000? 8:00 pm

  • Independent Lens - The Librarians When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life. 9:00 pm

  • Public Defender A DC-based public defender and her Jan. 6 clients confront America's divide with unexpected humor and humanity - showing a way back to trust and accountability, one unlikely relationship at a time. 10:30 pm

Tuesday, February 10th

  • Finding Your Roots - Westward Bound Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts - traveling from frontier towns in the American west to surprising places in the east, revealing the complexity at our nation's core. 7:00 pm

  • Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History - Strange Fruit Explore how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film, and fighting fascism from the 1920s to the 1950s; navigating divides while shaping culture and confronting injustice. 8:00 pm

  • Frontline - Crisis In Venezuela The dramatic fall of Nicolas Maduro and what's next for Venezuela. With The Associated Press, investigating the legacy of corruption, challenges to democracy, conflict with the U.S., and the fight over who will control the oil-rich country. 9:00 pm

Wednesday, February 11th

  • Nature - Parenthood: Freshwater Animal parents must overcome freshwater's constant changes. A frog dad scales giant Amazonian trees with his tadpoles on his back, while an elephant mom must choose between the safety of her baby and the quest for water and food. 7:00 pm

  • NOVA - Mammal Origins Uncover the surprising ancient origins of mammals, a story that began long before the dinosaurs' reign. Surveying Earth's tumultuous past reveals how some of our earliest ancestors, therapsids - creatures that looked like reptiles but were starting to develop mammalian traits - survived multiple global catastrophes. Through remarkable adaptations like burrowing and the emergence of warm-bloodedness, they forged a lineage that persevered against all odds. Fascinating fossil clues and cutting-edge science reveal how a small, resilient group of therapsids faced extinction events, outlived giants, and ultimately gave rise to the diverse world of mammals we know today, including us. 8:00 pm

  • Secrets of the Dead - The Herculaneum Scrolls Uncover the groundbreaking science being used by computer scientist Brent Seales as he attempts to be the first person in nearly 2,000 years to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy. Brent's work combines cutting-edge scanning techniques with his own artificial intelligence software, to attempt to teach a computer to read inside the scrolls without ever having to open them. 9:00 pm

Thursday, February 12th

  • Overheard with Evan Smith - Daniel Lubetzky KIND Snacks CEO and Shark on "Shark Tank" Daniel Lubetzky discusses his career, the influence of his Holocaust survivor father, and his efforts to build societal bridges on common ground. 7:30 pm

  • Climate California - Flow We go with experts as they search for seagrass, rescue a sea lion, and store water underground. Because water not only connects us to our neighbors, it connects us to ourselves. Take a sip. Featuring: Melissa Ward (Windward Sciences), Cara Field (Marine Mammal Center), Helen Dahlke (UC Davis), Lew and John Reid (“Ever Green”), and Connor Dibble (Scoot Science) 8:00 pm

  • The Daytripper - Gatesville, TX Chet explores the history and legends of Coryell County. He goes off-road racing and to one of Texas's last drive-in theaters. He dines at a classic burger drive-in ,drinks craft lemonade, and enjoys a chicken-fried steak in the old feed mill. 8:30 pm

  • From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people. Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, From That Small Island is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world. 9:00 pm

Friday, February 13th

  • The American Revolution - The Most Sacred Thing British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Supported by the French, Washington wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. With independence secured, Americans aspire for a more perfect union. 8:00 pm

  • 33 Black Frog: An American Story is a powerful documentary about Chief Petty Officer Eddie L. Ferguson, one of the first African American Navy Frogmen. Battling racism and adversity, Ferguson's journey is one of courage, perseverance, and a legacy that paved the way for generations. 10:15 pm

Saturday, February 14th

  • Austin City Limits - Wynonna Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour. 7:00 pm

  • Midsomer Murders - Claws Out, Parts 1 & 2 When a pet detective is found dead inside the kennel of a dog he is searching for, Barnaby and Winter are drawn into the world of dognapping, cat seduction and animal investigation. Guest stars include Andrew Scarborough (Downton Abbey). 8:00 pm

  • Brokenwood - Over Her Dead Body When the coffin is opened at Declan?s funeral, what is revealed is not his body but that of a young woman. 9:30 pm

  • Murder in the Mountains - Vintage Love A launch party at a scandalous new singles club has deadly consequences. 10:30 pm

Sunday, February 15th

  • Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece - The Line of Duty When the mysterious death of a foreign ambassador sparks political intrigue, Eliza must solve the case with Inspector Blake while partnering with a woman whose intellect and power mirror her own. 7:00 pm

  • All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece - Our Hearts Are Full As VJ Day is announced, Mrs. Hall assists in planning the celebrations. Tristan leans on his brother when his past experiences come home to roost. Meanwhile, James is puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of a newborn calf. 8:00 pm

  • Bookish - Such Devoted Sisters: Part 2 As tension builds, the staff rebel and the Walsingham Hotel lists like an old ship, can Book unmask Captain Orr's murderer? 9:00 pm

  • Hijos Del Desierto (Sons of the Desert) Braun suspects the alliance between Cardenas and Gregorio, but the men finally manage to convince the Nazi officer thanks to Cardenas's cunning. However, the corrupt police officer still has problems to deal with, as Gaspar is close to finding him. This leads him to devise a plan where he'll have to get his hands dirty to save himself. 10:00 pm

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