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Schedule Highlights January 19 to January 25

Monday, January 19th

Antiques Roadshow - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, Hour 3 See a bounty of Utah treasures found during ROADSHOW's visit to Red Butte Garden & Arboretum including diamond and star sapphire jewelry, a 1952 Al Stohlman tooled leatherwork picture, and Kenner "Star Wars" action figures, ca. 1978! 7:00 pm

The Route to Emancipation by Black History Bike Ride follows three friends as they embark on a 350-mile cycling route from the Texas Capitol in Austin to the site where Juneteenth began in 1865. The journey takes viewers back through centuries of Black history in Texas. 9:00 pm

Opportunity, Access & Uplift: The Evolving Legacy of HBCUS is a half-hour documentary that focuses on the changes, misconceptions, and current state of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the personal stories of students and insights from experts. The program profiles five students from two HBCUs located on opposite sides of the country, as well as a family of a high school senior in Chicago who is debating his future. Hosted by HBCU graduate Brandis Griffith-Friedman, the program follows these students through their day, sharing their experiences and stories. It also explores the changing face of enrollment and funding at HBCUs with contributions from experts Dr. Michael Lomax, CEO of UNCF, and Felecia Commodore, associate professor of higher education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. 9:30 pm

Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect Explore the life and legacy of the nation's first African American Supreme Court justice. The film follows Justice Marshall, known as "Mr. Civil Rights," from his legal career with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation's highest court. 10:00 pm

Tuesday, January 20th

Finding Your Roots - Caribbean Roots Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colon-Zayas and Delroy Lindo - meeting women and men who crisscrossed the globe to help their families move forward, often taking enormous risks. 7:00 pm

Breaking The Deadlock - A Matter of Life and Death What does 'freedom' mean - and what is the role of government - when people face life and death choices As with many other complex issues, Americans are divided in their views regarding the limits of personal autonomy. In this hour long special, moderator Aaron Tang and a panel of experts with very different views, take on a hypothetical scenario that raises questions about reproductive rights, as well as our right to die at a time of our choosing. Breaking the Deadlock: A Matter of Life and Death, encourages dialogue, and the possibility of common ground. 8:00 pm

Frontline - 2,000 Meters to Andriivka A stunning portrayal of war in the trenches from the Oscar(R) - winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol. With The Associated Press, combat bodycam-footage and powerful moments of reflection, following a Ukrainian platoon trying to liberate a village. 9:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21st

Nature - San Diego: America’s Widest City The hidden wonders of the country's most biodiverse urban landscape, where humans and wildlife collide in spectacular fashion. From the dramatic rituals of grebes and the playful antics of ground squirrels to the thrilling hunts of orcas and the moonlit spawning of grunion, this film showcases nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl. 7:00 pm

NOVA - Asteroids: Spark of Life? It's hard to imagine that large meteorites colliding with Earth with the power of 20 Hiroshima bombs can bring anything but cataclysm. Ever since a link was made between meteorite impacts and mass extinctions on Earth, we have feared rogue asteroids destroying our planet. There is no doubt, these objects can be takers of life - but is it possible that giant asteroid impacts were actually essential for the creation of life on Earth NOVA follows a series of discoveries behind a remarkable theory of how the violent destroyers of life could also have created the very special conditions - of chemistry and energy - that made life possible in the first place. 8:00 pm

Thursday, January 22nd

Overheard with Evan Smith - Ibram X. Kendi National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi discusses his storied career and his book "Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers." 7:30 pm

Climate California - Reclamation Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories. This is an invitation to Climate California, an original series that reminds us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have. 8:00 pm

Empire Builder: James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway James J. Hill faces a railroad strike and Union President Eugene Debbs; With J.P. Morgan's help, he adds the Northern Pacific to his empire; President Theodore Roosevelt aims to curtail Hill's power. 9:00 pm

Friday, January 23rd

The American Revolution - The Times That Try Men's Souls British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City. After fleeing across New Jersey, Washington's army regroups before attacking an outpost at Trenton. 8:00 pm

Saturday, January 24th

Austin City Limits - Marcus King Band/Wyatt Flores Electrifying homegrown acts light up the stage in ACL debuts: South Carolina's Marcus King Band rocks fan-favorites and new tracks from Darling Blue, while Red Dirt country singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores shines with songs from Welcome to the Plains. 7:00 pm

Sunday, January 25th

Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece - The Delivery A treasure hunt brings Moses back to London from Paris to sell a priceless diamond. As Eliza welcomes Moses back to the fold, Clarence is determined to prove that he is every bit as good as his predecessor and a friendly rivalry ensues. 7:00 pm

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece - Captain Farnon? Tristan and Siegfried find themselves in competition to treat the horse of a wealthy family that's new to the area. Mrs. Pumphrey and James prepare Tricki for a special visitor, and Mrs. Hall uncovers a surprising secret of Tristan's. 8:00 pm

Bookish - Deadly Nitrate: Part 1 Screen stars descend on Archangel Lane to film their latest picture. But is all as rosy as it seems: Glamour and murder arrive at Book's door. 9:00 pm

Hijos Del Desierto (Sons of the Desert) Antonia goes on a pleasure trip with Cornelius to pay her debt to the magnate. However, what started as a way to solve her family problems becomes something more, leaving her confused. Similarly, Eloisa is experiencing doubts about her engagement to Gaspar. 10:00 pm

Schedule Highlights from Previous Weeks