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Schedule Highlights October 26 to November 1
Monday, October 26
Antiques Roadshow - Vintage First Finds, Hour 6 Take a trip back to the 90s for ROADSHOW first season of finds including a Duncan Phyfe sewing table, ca. 1805, a 1924 Jane Peterson painting, and Tiffany vases, ca. 1895! Do the values of yesterday's teasures hold up in today's market? 7:00 pm
Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana - Montana & Wyoming - Small Acts, Wide Ripples Pati enters the United States through Montana and Wyoming. On the Blackfeet Reservation, buffalo and a nearly lost language are coming back. Farther south, women entrepreneurs and a community wool mill are rebuilding rural economies. 8:00 pm
Stephen King, A Necessary Evil Stephen King has been one of the world's most successful bestselling authors for decades. This film includes film clips (Carrie, The Shining, Christine, The Dead Zone, Misery) and rarely shown interviews with the author, exploring why King's horror stories touch the reader so deeply and how he succeeded in creating such popular work over the years. 9:00 pm
Independent Lens - Seeds Seeds is a visual and cultural exploration of centennial farmers in the southern U.S. and examining the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land. 9:55 pm
Tuesday, October 27
Finding Your Roots - The Pioneers Discover how Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros are connected to pioneers who broke new ground and paved the way for their modern-day descendants to continue shaping our culture. 7:00 pm
Breaking the Deadlock - AI: Who’s In Control? A panel of leaders in tech, culture, politics, and journalism explore AI through challenging hypothetical scenarios: the choices local communities make, privacy and policing, and its impact on our lives, with the goal of finding common ground. 8:00 pm
In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership Based on More Perfect's groundbreaking IN PURSUIT project, Retro Report brings leadership lessons learned from presidents and first ladies vividly to life, weaving together new voices, archival material and documentary storytelling to honor America's 250th birthday. 9:00 pm
How We Grieve - The Art of Grieving Meghan and Justin learn about death literacy from the people behind Dying to Know Film Festival in Hudson Valley, NY, who show them how films can be a tool for expanding an audience’s way of thinking about grief and death. They head back to Austin, TX, where artist and former funeral director Allie García walks them through the process of making nichos in one of the grief art workshops she hosts. 10:00 pm
Wednesday, October 28
Nature - Tiger Island, Part 2 In Nepal, the crew uses thermal cameras to film tigers at night, revealing previously unseen behavior. A new tiger mom must keep her growing cub out of trouble, while another tigress' cubs are stalked by the returning male 'king' of Tiger Island. 7:00 pm
Nova - Evolution: Body Builders From the first time two cells stuck together, evolution has been crafting new bodie -biological machines then put to the test by Earth's ever-changing environments. Discover the process behind the incredible variety of animal shapes and sizes. 8:00 pm
Secrets of the Dead - Field of Vampires A skeleton dating back to 1650 tells an interesting story with a Vampire twist. 9:00 pm
Thursday, October 29
Overheard with Evan Smith - Jennifer Palmieri Jennifer Palmieri is a former White House Communications Director, and an Emmy-nominated host and executive producer. She talks about her new YouTube docuseries, Long Play, and the politics of the American South. 7:30 pm
The Daytripper - Grand Prairie, TX Chet explores this DFW urban city that used to be on the prairie. He eats Tex-Mex inspired BBQ and signature "Sloppy Juan" taco. He sees the unbelievable at Ripley's and climbs an indoor mountain. He watches live horse racing at Lone Star Park and enjoys dinner inside the renovated firehouse. 8:00 pm
Tequila The patience and care the inhabitants of Tequila, Mexico, have in planting and growing the agave plant are reflected in the creation of the drink that represents the folklore of an entire country: tequila. Its deep connection with the "mother plant," the agave, is what gives tequila, the elixir of happiness, its aromas and flavors. The documentary Tequila delves into the mysticism of a place that attracts people from all over the world - enchanted by its magical landscapes, the stories found in its streets, the generosity of its people, and the grandeur of its distilleries - and explores how the drink goes from farm to bottle. 8:30 pm
The Day of the Dead (El Dia De Muertos) offers an intimate look into the annual tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away. Filmed in Mexico, the program immerses viewers in the customs that accompany this traditional Mexican holiday. It documents the participating families' joyful celebrations, from preparing food and making offerings to enjoying lively town music and adorning panteons (cemeteries) with flowers - all in joyful celebration of loved ones who have departed. 9:15 pm
Friday, October 30
Samhain: The Birth of Halloween Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, embarks on a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals how this ancient celebration evolved into a holiday now observed in many parts of the world. 3:00 pm
Great Performances - Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter A hit-filled tribute to master songwriter, storyteller, musician and performer Jimmy Webb, who's iconic hits include 'Up, Up and Away,' 'Wichita Lineman,' 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix,' 'Galveston,' 'Didn't We' and 'MacArthur Park.' 8:00 pm
Country Classics Celebrate the timeless legacy of country music with today's stars honoring the genre's most iconic legends. Featuring powerful performances of classic hits, the program is a heartfelt tribute to the voices that shaped country music. 9:30 pm
Saturday, October 31
Central Texas Gardener - Traditions Behind Day of the Dead Celebration Dia de Los Muertos celebrates life as much as death. Lucinda Hutson honors her family, friends, and beloved pets with ofrendas that reflect the lives that continue to frame her own. Daly Young from Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin spotlights grasses, perennials and succulents to plant this fall. Learn how to graft houseplants with John Dromgoole. Host: John Hart Asher. 12:00 pm
Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove - Maria & Mark Shriver Sargent Shriver established the Peace Corps for John F. Kennedy and led the War on Poverty for Lyndon Johnson. Two of his children--journalist and philanthropist, Maria Shriver, and Senior Advisor of Save the Children, Mark Shriver - discuss his legacy around his posthumously published memoir, We Called it A War, while offering their takes on the state of affordability in America today. 6:00 pm
Austin City Limits - Ty Myers Country star Ty Myers makes his ACL debut, showcasing his soulful Texas sound and dynamic guitar skills. The 18-year-old singer-songwriter performs highlights from his genre-blending album Heavy On The Soul, inspired by Southern rock, soul and blues. 7:00 pm