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Schedule Highlights October 19 to October 25

Monday, October 19

  • Antiques Roadshow - Vintage First Finds, Hour 5 Discover today's values for Roadshow's first finds including a 1933 Duck Soup movie poster, an 1867 Carl Haag watercolor, and an Edward Gilpin watch, ca. 1670. One item purchased at a house sale has a whopping value increase to $50K-$75K! 7:00 pm

  • Antiques Roadshow - Vintage Philadelphia Flashback to phenomenal Philadelphia finds from 2006 including an asscher-cut yellow diamond ring from around 1930, a Charles Rohlfs mahogany chair and a 1958 Picasso drawing with documentation. Which has skyrocketed in value to $220,000? 8:00 pm

  • The Pause This program brings together medical experts, wellness professionals, and thoughtful voices for a candid conversation about what women experience through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. From physical symptoms and emotional shifts to identity, relationships, and relief, this special is designed to inform, affirm, and connect. 9:00 pm

  • Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream asks one urgent, unifying question - what happened to the American Dream - and explores if it is still attainable for many today. Filmed across all 50 states over two years, the program features unscripted interviews with everyday Americans, from blue-collar workers, veterans and immigrants to students, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Told in thematic chapters examining work, housing, healthcare, technology, art and more, AMERIGO captures a raw, panoramic and unexpectedly hopeful portrait of a country at a crossroads. 10:00 pm

Tuesday, October 20

  • Finding Your Roots - War Stories Uncover a long history of military service in the families of Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and John McCain, and how this has instilled in each of them an enduring spirit of strength and integrity. 7:00 pm

  • Annie Oakley: American Experience Meet the Ohio sharpshooter who won fame and fortune in a man's world for never missing a shot. Born into poverty, the self-taught Oakley picked up a gun at age 15 not to become a superstar, but to save her family from destitution. 8:00 pm

  • Frontline - Haiti Deportation Crisis The rising fear of deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians who fled to the U.S. Reporting in Haiti and the U.S. as the Trump administration ends legal protections and begins deporting Haitians back to a country mired in hunger and violence. 9:00 pm

  • How We Grieve - The Kids Are Alright (With Grief) Meghan and Justin confront their family’s avoidance of talking about death by playing a game all about it. A visit to Sesame Workshop reveals how their childhood faves have been teaching kids about grief since the '80s. Later, they meet the Furtado family through Good Grief, a nonprofit in Morristown, NJ providing unlimited and free support to children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers. 10:00 pm

Wednesday, October 21

  • Nature - Tiger Island, Part 1 In the forests of western Nepal, a team of cinematographers and big cat experts undertake an expedition to follow the lives of two tiger mothers and reveal how these solitary cats are raising cubs on an island full of threats. By using a fleet of drones to track tigers from the air, and military-grade thermal cameras to follow them in the dark, the team witnesses tiger behavior that has never been recorded before. When a new male tiger arrives on the island, an experienced tigress must use all her experience to keep her cubs out of harm's way, while a first-time tiger mother struggles to deal with the threat, leaving her three cubs in grave danger. 7:00 pm

  • Nova - Evolution: Need to Feed The relentless pursuit of energy, the very act of eating, has profoundly shaped life on Earth. Discover the surprising story of how our planet's diverse creatures became the furious feeding machines they are today, one mutation at a time. 8:00 pm

  • Secrets of the Dead - Raising Lady Liberty With unseen documents and new sources, witness the story of how France and the United States came together to produce an iconic symbol of freedom. 9:00 pm

Thursday, October 22

  • Overheard with Evan Smith - Melissa Murray Melissa Murray is a legal scholar and author who is currently the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law. She discusses the resilience of the Constitution in the face of threats to democracy. 7:30 pm

  • The Daytripper - Winter Galveston, TX Chet hits the beach during the cold months to explore the town's rich history. He eats local oysters at one of the oldest restaurants in Texas. He hunts down elusive birds at Galveston State Park and eats a muffaleta at a famous spice company. He then checks into the island's iconic (and haunted) Hotel Galvez. 8:00 pm

  • Voces American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos - Solidarity in a New Era Host John Leguizamo discovers that while Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the nation and that Latino history is the history of the United States. 8:30 pm

  • The Virgin of Guadalupe The stories and rituals of the religious pilgrims who reach Mexico's Basilica of Guadalupe from the remotest places in the country, rediscovering their own cultural heritage and history in the process. 9:30 pm

Friday, October 23

  • Great Performances - Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours From Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and the stage of The Grand Ole Opry, a diverse mix of talents pay tribute to Wynette's life, legacy, and music. 8:00 pm

  • ACL 9th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Trisha Yearwood The ninth annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame honors country music superstar Trisha Yearwood. Don Henley handles induction honors and performs along with musical salutes from Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Dunn, Brothers Osborne and Brandy Clark. 9:30 pm

Saturday, October 24

  • Central Texas Gardener - Best of: Furry Friends Central Texas Gardener has been on the air for thirty seasons. Mark the milestone with this special episode all about the dogs, cats and other companions we love to share our gardens with. 12:00 pm

  • Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove - Alec Baldwin Alec Baldwin is an acclaimed actor with a remarkably eclectic resume. Among his accomplishments is hosting NBC's Saturday Night Live a record 17 times, earning an Emmy for his iconic portrayal of President Donald Trump. Baldwin talks with Mark about his path to acting, his most pivotal experiences as an actor, and how he developed his portrayal of Trump. 6:00 pm

  • Austin City Limits - The Red Clay Strays Reigning CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year and ACM Awards Group of the Year, Alabama country-rock group The Red Clay Strays bring their electrifying live show to the ACL stage. They perform highlights from their acclaimed album Grateful. 7:00 pm

Sunday, October 25

  • Texas Monthly Presents: The Story - A Wave of Nostalgia A small-town high school football team struggles to step out of its own shadow. A writer travels an iconic stretch of Route 66. 6:00 pm

  • Professor T - The Ring A boxing champ is found murdered, Adelaide's health declines and Dan's romance hits trouble when Chloe links Leonie's father to a crime family. Jasper faces loss and tough choices. 7:00 pm

  • Gold on Masterpiece - Episode 2 As pressure builds on those laundering the proceeds of the stolen gold, police intensify their surveillance efforts, tracking key suspects across the globe. 9:00 pm

  • Downton Abbey Season 3 On Masterpiece - Part Six When Robert and Thomas make a sudden trip, everyone's life becomes more complicated. 10:00 pm

  • Astrid - Baptism of the Dead A Mormon's murder mirrors Joseph Smith's fate. Who could have wanted to harm this charismatic but unassuming family man? Astrid and Raphaelle infiltrate a secretive community hiding disturbing truths. 11:00 pm

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