ROOTS IN POLITICS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 @ 8:00PM
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the diverse family histories of politicians Paul Ryan, Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio. They each see a shared vision of the great American melting pot reflected in their ancestors’ stories.
THE REBEL PRINCESS
PART 2
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 @ 11:00PM
This intimate two-part series profiles Princess Margaret, whose life and loves reflected the social and sexual revolution that transformed the western world during the 20th century and redefined society’s image of the modern princess.
ON MASTERPIECE
A SHOW OF UNITY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM
After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visit Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate.
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 9:00PM & 12:30AM
For over thirty years, American children grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on PBS. Mr. Rogers offered a calm and stable presence, tackling life’s weightiest issues in a simple, direct way. Won’t You Be My Neighbor reflects on Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness, and the profound and lasting effect his innovative approach to television had on millions of children. (2 HOURS)
PIPELINE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son Omari opportunities they’ll never have. When a controversial incident at his upstate private school threatens to get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and her own choices as a parent. But will she be able to reach him before a world beyond her control pulls him away?
FRANCISCO FRANCO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 @ 8:00PM & 12:00AM
Learn how Francisco Franco used the tactics of colonial war to win control of Spain. Driven by a deeply conservative vision, he used torture, murder and incarceration to transform Spanish society.
FREEDOM TALES
SATURDAY, MAY 20 @ 7:30PM
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.
STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 @ 7:00PM
The White House says President Donald Trump will call for optimism and unity in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, using the moment to attempt a reset after two years of bitter partisanship and deeply personal attacks.
ON MASTERPIECE
FOREIGN BODIES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 @ 7:00PM
When Albert leaves the Palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London.
Continuing the story of Victoria’s rule over the largest empire the world has ever known, Victoria, Season 3 introduces fascinating new historical characters, including Laurence Fox (Inspector Lewis) as the vainglorious Lord Palmerston, who crosses swords with the queen over British foreign policy. Also vexing the queen this season is Kate Fleetwood (Harlots) as Victoria’s devoted but troubled half-sister, Princess Feodora, who seeks refuge at Buckingham Palace due to political unrest back home in Germany.
WANTED: BROCCOLI
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 @ 7:30PM & 10:30PM
Follow Vivian as she heads to NYC, where her book launch means a full itinerary. Back at the shop, Ben and crew ready the food truck for its first stop in Nashville. While there, a lack of rain leads Vivian on a challenging hunt for broccoli.