RISE OF THE ROBOTS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 10:00PM

Machines are everywhere. They run our factory assembly lines and make our coffee. But humanoid robots—machines with human-like capabilities—have long been the stuff of science fiction. Until now. Fueled by an ambitious DARPA challenge, the race is on to design a robot that can replace humans in disaster relief situations. Follow the robots and the engineers that program them as they strive to make their way out of the lab and into the real world. But how capable are they, really? How close are we to a future where humanoid robots are part of our everyday lives? And what will the future look like with robots that can do a human’s job? NOVA investigates the cutting-edge technologies that are advancing robotics—and the enormous challenges that robots still face.

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THE HUMAN FACE OF BIG DATA

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 8:00PM

With the rapid emergence of digital devices, an unstoppable, invisible force is changing human lives in incredible ways. Every two days the human race is now generating as much data as was generated from the dawn of humanity through the year 2003. The massive gathering and analyzing of data in real time is allowing us to address some of humanity’s biggest challenges but as Edward Snowden and the release of NSA documents have shown, the accessibility of all this data comes at a steep price. This film captures the promise and peril of this extraordinary knowledge revolution.

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THE PIONEERS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 @ 9:00PM

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.

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CHASING HEROIN

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 7:00PM & 12:00AM

A searing, two-hour investigation places America’s heroin crisis in a fresh and provocative light — telling the stories of individual addicts, but also illuminating the epidemic’s years-in-the-making social context, deeply examining shifts in U.S. drug policy, and exploring what happens when addiction is treated like a public health issue, not a crime.

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(T)ERROR

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 8:00PM

(T)ERROR is the story of a 62-year-old Black Panther-turned-counterterrorism informant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is the first film to document a covert terrorism sting as it unfolds. With unprecedented access to both the informant and the target, (T)ERROR captures the drama and intrigue of a spy novel, but with very real consequences.

“Shariff” has been an FBI informant for decades, helping foil several terrorist plots, but the mounting strain of his risky trade and an unlikely acquaintance with a filmmaker leads him to document his last counterterror assignment, knowing all too well he’ll face repercussions from his handlers.

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THE DIABOLICAL PLOT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 @ 11:00PM

President Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia recovered from her surgery makes a bold decision.

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SEASON 6 ON MASTERPIECE

EPISODE 8

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 7:00PM & 10:00PM

Scandal and secrets rock Downton Abbey when romances get complicated, Mrs. Patmore needs help, and the staff freelances. Thomas takes a fateful step and Isobel puts her foot down. Two romances get complicated. Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs. (1 hour 15 Minutes)

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AMERICAN MASTERS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 9:00PM

The career of singer-songwriter Carole King (b. February 9, 1942) is unparalleled. She is a four-time Grammy Award-winner, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree and the first woman to be awarded The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. To date, more than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles, including songs co-written with Gerry Goffin: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” (The Shirelles), “Up on the Roof” (The Drifters) and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” (Aretha Franklin).

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BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND SPECIAL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 5:00PM

Bluegrass Underground is an immersive musical adventure series created within one of the most acoustically pure and telegenic “sets” on (or under) Earth. This 1-hour specially curated presentation highlights the multiple musical genres that this series explores including Country, Gospel, Jazz, Americana, Folk, Indie, Rock ‘n’ Roll and yes … even Bluegrass! Hence, the series’ slogan, “A little bit Bluegrass, a little bit Underground!”

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ICEMAN REBORN

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 @ 11:00PM

He was stalked, attacked and left to die alone. Murdered more than 5,000 years ago, Otzi the Iceman is Europe’s oldest known natural mummy. Miraculously preserved in glacial ice, his remarkably intact remains continue to provide scientists, historians, and archeologists with groundbreaking discoveries about a crucial time in human history. But in order to protect him from contamination, this extraordinary body has been locked away, out of reach, in a frozen crypt—until now. NOVA joins renowned artist and paleo-sculptor Gary Staab as he has been granted rare access into the Iceman’s frozen lair.

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