HOLIDAY SPECIAL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 @ 6:00PM & 10:00PM
Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she took the new headship. Gillian’s mounting guilt over Eddie’s death drives her to make a life-changing decision. On the night of Celia’s play, a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.
POULTRY & SAUCE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 @ 8:30PM
Aaron takes us to a Texas BBQ joint where they cook their chicken in a unique way and then teaches us how to make sauce from scratch. Meanwhile, John Markus takes us on a whirlwind tour of the regional sauces of America.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 @ 11:00PM
Explore the history of the entire universe with Professor Brian Cox, a chorus of singers and dancers, show tunes, and guest stars Warwick Davis, Noel Fielding, Hannah Waddingham and Robin Ince in this comedic musical extravaganza.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 7:00PM & 11:00PM
Join Grammy-winning host Sheryl Crow and nearly 700 student musicians, Belmont School of Music faculty and Nashville Children’s Choir for a production of traditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and light-hearted seasonal favorites.
BIRD BRAIN
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 8:00PM
Join NOVA to witness the brainpower of birds. Long mocked as empty-headed, our feathered friends hide surprisingly acute intelligence. But how smart are they? Watch as scientists test avian aptitude and challenge our basic notions of intelligence.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 @ 10:00PM
Emmy Award-winner Carlos Watson moderates an electrifying debate on a provocative topic each week with experts and celebrities. Digital and studio audiences contribute to each debate, accompanied by ongoing social media conversations.
FUNNY BUSINESS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 @ 9:00PM
Comedians Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari and Maya Rudolph take a serious look at their family trees, learning contrasting stories of assimilation, independence, hardship and success all over the globe.
SUPERGIRL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 @ 8:00PM
When Naomi Kutin, an Orthodox Jewish girl from New Jersey, broke a world powerlifting record at the age of ten – lifting 215 pounds when she herself weighed only 97 pounds – she quickly became a media sensation, earning the nickname “Supergirl.” This intimate portrait follows her unique coming-of-age story as she fights to hold on to her title while navigating the perils of adolescence — from strict religious obligations to cyberbullying to health issues that could jeopardize her future in powerlifting.
FIRE & SMOKE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 @ 8:30PM
When you’re cooking with fire, you’d better have good wood. Aaron covers the major types of wood used in Texas BBQ, gives some tips on building a fire, and shows a twist on using smoke for more than cooking meat.
WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR
FEATURING ROLANDO VILLAZON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 @ 10:00PM
Experience Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring Rolando Villazón, a one-hour holiday spectacular featuring the world-renowned operatic tenor Villazón as guest artist and narrator. Recorded over three nights in front of a combined live audience of over 63,000 people in Salt Lake City’s Conference Center, Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a modern phenomenon that builds on the Choir’s 170 years of history in musical excellence.