RAPTORS: A FISTFUL OF DAGGERS
EXTREME LIVES
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 @ 10:00PM
See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth. From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, raptors can hunt prey in any climate.
NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
JOSHUA REDMAN, WHERE ARE WE
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 @ 11:00PM
Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we, as he explores the myths and realities of life in America. He is accompanied on this journey by soulful vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and an all-star ensemble featuring Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Brian Blade (drums).
NOW HEAR THIS
VIRTUOSOS
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 @ 7:00PM & 12:00AM
Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb’ Mo’. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets of being a virtuoso.
PARADISE ON EARTH
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 @ 6:00PM
Explore one of humanity’s deepest artistic urges: the depiction of nature. But landscape painting is seldom a straightforward portrayal of observed nature; it’s a projection of dreams, idylls, escapes and refuges—the elusive paradise on earth.
MAKING NORTH AMERICA: ORIGINS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 @ 11:00PM
Experience the colossal geologic forces that shaped our continent over billions of years. The epic 3 billion-year story of how our continent came to be. From the palm trees that once flourished in Alaska to titanic eruptions that nearly tore the Midwest in two, discover how forces of almost unimaginable power gave birth to North America.
ONCE UPON A TIME
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
How do the stories we tell shape the boundaries of our beliefs about what is possible? From the dawn of time, stories are how humans have made sense of the world. This episode emphasizes the fundamental role stories play in our lives, our inclination towards dystopian narratives, and the potential for bigger, better stories to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.
THE MAKING OF A DICTATOR
IDES OF MARCH
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 @ 10:00PM
As Caesar takes control of Rome and consolidates his grip over the Republic, his ambition turns to tyranny. A handful of senators plot to end his rule in the only way they can: by taking his life. But will it be enough to save the Republic?
Comments are closed on “Schedules ” and programs listed may be subject to last minute changes that may or may not be reflected on the web schedule.
| 26.1 Weekdays | 04/15/25 | 04/16/24 | 04/17/24 | 04/18/24 | 04/19/24 |
| TIME | MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS |
| 07:00:00 AM | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger |
| 07:30:00 AM | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules |
| 08:00:00 AM | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street |
| 08:30:00 AM | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! |
| 09:00:00 AM | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie |
| 09:30:00 AM | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious |
| 10:00:00 AM | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why |
| 10:30:00 AM | Nature Cat | Nature Cat | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules |
| 11:00:00 AM | Hero Elementary | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street |
| 11:30:00 AM | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle |
| 12:00:00 PM | Baking with Julia | Baking with Julia | Baking with Julia | Baking with Julia | Baking with Julia |
| 12:30:00 PM | This Old House | This Old House | This Old House | This Old House | This Old House |
| 01:00:00 PM | Nina | Nina | Nina | Nina | Nina |
| 01:30:00 PM | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT |
| 02:00:00 PM | Elton John | Finding Your Roots | Nature | Civilizations | Wild Metropolis |
| 02:30:00 PM | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT |
| 03:00:00 PM | CONT | Secrets of the Dead | A Brief History of the Future | Civilizations | Wild Metropolis |
| 03:30:00 PM | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT |
| 04:00:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | Antiques Roadshow | Antiques Roadshow | Antiques Roadshow | Antiques Roadshow |
| 04:30:00 PM | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT |
| 26.2 Weekdays | 04/15/25 | 04/16/24 | 04/17/24 | 04/18/24 | 04/19/24 |
| TIME | MONDAYS | TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS | FRIDAYS |
| 07:00:00 AM | Arthur | Arthur | Arthur | Arthur | Arthur |
| 07:30:00 AM | Odd Squad | Odd Squad | Odd Squad | Rocket Saves the Day | Odd Squad |
| 08:00:00 AM | Molly of Denali | Rocket Saves the Day | Molly of Denali | CONT | Molly of Denali |
| 08:30:00 AM | Alma’s Way | CONT | Alma’s Way | Alma’s Way | Alma’s Way |
| 09:00:00 AM | Lyla in the Loop | Lyla in the Loop | Lyla in the Loop | Lyla in the Loop | Lyla in the Loop |
| 09:30:00 AM | Curious George | Curious George | Curious George | Curious George | Curious George |
| 10:00:00 AM | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger | Daniel Tiger |
| 10:30:00 AM | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules | Rosie’s Rules |
| 11:00:00 AM | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street | Sesame Street |
| 11:30:00 AM | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! | Work It Out Wombats! |
| 12:00:00 PM | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie | Donkey Hodie |
| 12:30:00 PM | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious | Pinkalicious |
| 01:00:00 PM | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why | Elinor Wonders Why |
| 01:30:00 PM | Nature Cat | Nature Cat | Nature Cat | Nature Cat | Nature Cat |
| 02:00:00 PM | Hero Elementary | Hero Elementary | Hero Elementary | Hero Elementary | Hero Elementary |
| 02:30:00 PM | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle | Xavier Riddle |
| 03:00:00 PM | Odd Squad | Odd Squad | Odd Squad | Odd Squad | Odd Squad |
| 03:30:00 PM | Molly of Denali | Molly of Denali | Molly of Denali | Molly of Denali | Molly of Denali |
Schedule Notes: All schedules contain the air time, program name and episode name when available. A detailed description for selected programs can be found under Program Highlights or may be featured on What’s on Tonight! Comments are closed on “Schedules ” and programs listed may be subject to last minute changes that may or may not be reflected on the web schedule.
| 26.1 MONDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/15/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 05:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 06:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 |
| 07:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | Santa Clara Hour 2 |
| 08:00 PM | Planet California | Rivers of Gold |
| 09:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 10:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 |
| 11:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | Santa Clara Hour 2 |
| 12:00 AM | Planet California | Rivers of Gold |
| 26.1 TUESDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/16/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 05:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 06:00 PM | Finding Your Roots | Born to Sing |
| 07:00 PM | Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator | Ides of March |
| 08:00 PM | FRONTLINE | Children of Ukraine |
| 09:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 10:00 PM | Finding Your Roots | Born to Sing |
| 11:00 PM | Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator | Ides of March |
| 12:00 AM | FRONTLINE | Children of Ukraine |
| 26.1 WEDNESDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/17/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 05:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 06:00 PM | Nature | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers – Extreme Lives |
| 07:00 PM | A Brief History of the Future | Once Upon a Time |
| 08:00 PM | NOVA | Making North America: Origins |
| 09:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 10:00 PM | Nature | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers – Extreme Lives |
| 11:00 PM | A Brief History of the Future | Once Upon a Time |
| 12:00 AM | NOVA | Making North America: Origins |
| 26.1 THURSDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/18/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 05:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 06:00 PM | This Old House | |
| 07:00 PM | Call the Midwife | Episode 5 |
| 08:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office | Episode 2 |
| 09:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 10:00 PM | This Old House | |
| 11:00 PM | Nina | The Return |
| 12:00 AM | Nina | For Better or For Worse |
| 26.1 FRIDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/19/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 05:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 06:00 PM | Washington Week | |
| 06:30 PM | Firing Line | |
| 07:00 PM | Great Performances: Now Hear This | Virtuosos |
| 08:00 PM | NEXT at the Kennedy Center | Joshua Redman, where are we |
| 09:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 10:00 PM | Secrets of the Dead | |
| 11:00 PM | Great Performances: Now Hear This | Virtuosos |
| 12:00 AM | NEXT at the Kennedy Center | Joshua Redman, where are we |
| 26.1 SATURDAY | ||
| 04/20/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 07:00 AM | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood | |
| 07:30 AM | Rosie’s Rules | |
| 08:00 AM | Sesame Street | |
| 08:30 AM | Work It Out Wombats! | |
| 09:00 AM | Donkey Hodie | |
| 09:30 AM | Pinkalicious & Peterrific | |
| 10:00 AM | Curious George | |
| 10:30 AM | Cyberchase | |
| 11:00 AM | This Old House | |
| 12:00 PM | Ask This Old House | |
| 01:00 PM | MotorWeek | |
| 01:30 PM | A Chef’s Life | Pimp My Grits |
| 02:00 PM | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Bernard Cribbins and Barry Cryer |
| 03:00 PM | History Detectives | |
| 04:00 PM | Secrets of the Dead | |
| 05:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 |
| 06:00 PM | POV | Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust |
| 07:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | |
| 08:00 PM | Finding Your Roots | Born to Sing |
| 09:00 PM | Austin City Limits | St. Vincent/Joy Oladokun |
| 10:00 PM | NOVA | Making North America: Origins |
| 11:00 PM | Nature | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers – Extreme Lives |
| 12:00 AM | A Brief History of the Future | Once Upon a Time |
| 26.1 SUNDAY | ||
| 04/21/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 07:00 AM | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood | |
| 07:30 AM | Rosie’s Rules | |
| 08:00 AM | Sesame Street | |
| 08:30 AM | Work It Out Wombats! | |
| 09:00 AM | Donkey Hodie | |
| 09:30 AM | Pinkalicious & Peterrific | |
| 10:00 AM | Curious George | |
| 10:30 AM | Cyberchase | |
| 11:00 AM | History Detectives | |
| 12:00 PM | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Bernard Cribbins and Barry Cryer |
| 01:00 PM | A Chef’s Life | Pimp My Grits |
| 01:30 PM | Nature | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers – Extreme Lives |
| 02:30 PM | NOVA | Making North America: Origins |
| 03:30 PM | To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe | |
| 04:00 PM | Secrets of the Dead | |
| 05:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 |
| 06:00 PM | Call the Midwife | Episode 6 |
| 07:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece | Episode 3 |
| 08:00 PM | Alice & Jack on Masterpiece | Episode 6 |
| 09:00 PM | Austin City Limits | St. Vincent/Joy Oladokun |
| 10:00 PM | Call the Midwife | Episode 6 |
| 11:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece | Episode 3 |
| 12:00 AM | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Bernard Cribbins and Barry Cryer |
Schedule Notes: All schedules contain the air time, program name and episode name when available. A detailed description for selected programs can be found under Program Highlights or may be featured on What’s on Tonight! Comments are closed on “Schedules ” and programs listed may be subject to last minute changes that may or may not be reflected on the web schedule.
| 26.2 MONDAY | ||
| 04/15/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 08:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 09:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 10:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | Santa Clara Hour 2 |
| 11:00 PM | Planet California | Rivers of Gold |
| 12:00 AM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 26.2 TUESDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/16/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 08:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 09:00 PM | Finding Your Roots | Born to Sing |
| 10:00 PM | Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator | Ides of March |
| 11:00 PM | FRONTLINE | Children of Ukraine |
| 12:00 AM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 26.2 WEDNESDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/17/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 08:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 09:00 PM | Nature | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers – Meet the Raptors |
| 10:00 PM | A Brief History of the Future | Once Upon a Time |
| 11:00 AM | NOVA | Making North America: Origins |
| 12:00 AM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 26.2 THURSDAY | ||
| 04/18/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 08:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 09:00 PM | This Old House | |
| 10:00 PM | Call the Midwife | Episode 5 |
| 11:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece | Episode 2 |
| 12:00 AM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 26.2 FRIDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/19/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 08:00 PM | PBS NewsHour | |
| 09:00 PM | Washington Week | |
| 09:30 PM | Firing Line | |
| 10:00 PM | Great Performances: Now Hear This | Virtuosos |
| 11:00 PM | NEXT at the Kennedy Center | Joshua Redman, where are we |
| 12:00 AM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 26.2 SATURDAY PRIMETIME | ||
| 04/20/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 07:00 AM | Lyla in the Loop | |
| 07:30 AM | Arthur | |
| 08:00 AM | Molly of Denali | |
| 08:30 AM | Alma’s Way | |
| 09:00 AM | Lyla in the Loop | |
| 09:30 AM | Wild Kratts | |
| 10:00 AM | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood | |
| 10:30 AM | Rosie’s Rules | |
| 11:00 AM | Sesame Street | |
| 11:30 AM | Work It Out Wombats! | |
| 12:00 PM | Donkey Hodie | |
| 12:30 PM | Pinkalicious & Peterrific | |
| 01:00 PM | Curious George | |
| 01:30 PM | Cyberchase | |
| 02:00 PM | This Old House | |
| 03:00 PM | Ask This Old House | |
| 04:00 PM | MotorWeek | |
| 04:30 PM | A Chef’s Life | Pimp My Grits |
| 05:00 PM | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Bernard Cribbins and Barry Cryer |
| 06:00 PM | Amanpour and Company | |
| 07:00 PM | PBS NewsHour Weekend | |
| 07:30 PM | Firing Line | |
| 08:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 |
| 09:00 PM | POV | Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust |
| 10:00 PM | Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March | |
| 11:00 PM | Finding Your Roots | Born to Sing |
| 12:00 AM | Austin City Limits | St. Vincent/Joy Oladokun |
| 26.2 SUNDAY | ||
| 04/21/24 | PROGRAM | EPISODE |
| 07:00 AM | Lyla in the Loop | |
| 07:30 AM | Arthur | |
| 08:00 AM | Molly of Denali | |
| 08:30 AM | Alma’s Way | |
| 09:00 AM | Lyla in the Loop | |
| 09:30 AM | Wild Kratts | |
| 10:00 AM | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood | |
| 10:30 AM | Rosie’s Rules | |
| 11:00 AM | Sesame Street | |
| 11:30 AM | Work It Out Wombats! | |
| 12:00 PM | Donkey Hodie | |
| 12:30 PM | Pinkalicious & Peterrific | |
| 01:00 PM | Curious George | |
| 01:30 PM | Cyberchase | |
| 02:00 PM | History Detectives | |
| 03:00 PM | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Bernard Cribbins and Barry Cryer |
| 04:00 PM | A Chef’s Life | Pimp My Grits |
| 04:30 PM | Nature | Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers – Extreme Lives |
| 05:30 PM | NOVA | Making North America: Origins |
| 06:30 PM | To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe | |
| 07:00 PM | PBS News Weekend | |
| 07:30 PM | Washington Week with The Atlantic | |
| 08:00 PM | Antiques Roadshow | North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 |
| 09:00 PM | Call the Midwife | Episode 6 |
| 10:00 PM | Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece | Episode 3 |
| 11:00 PM | Alice & Jack on Masterpiece | Episode 6 |
| 12:00 AM | Austin City Limits | St. Vincent/Joy Oladokun |