PLUS (PT)

7:00 am 

Curious George  "George-O-Matic/Curious George, Sheep Herder"  George-O-Matic - George is entranced by the museum's newest addition: a vending machine full of levers, wheels, springs, and healthy snacks! So when George is put in charge of making the dessert for an important dinner party, he can think of nothing better than creating his own dessert dispensing vending machine - the George-O-Matic. One tiny design flaw: George asks Gnocci the cat to motor the machine, causing it to go into overdrive. Curious George, Sheep Herder - George buys a cool new scarf at the Country Fair, but with one tug on a loose strand of wool, the entire scarf unravels! While searching for sheep that will give him some wool for another scarf, George accidentally whistles, which sends Bo the sheepdog and his flock of sheep on a wild adventure through the country. D

7:30 am 

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!  "Night Lights/Go Snails Go!"  Night Lights - Nick and Sally are making shadow puppets with the Cat in the Hat, but the batteries in the flashlight have gone out! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit the fireflies that live in the backyard. There they learn that the fireflies communicate by flashing their lights. And when the fireflies provide the light the kids need, the shadow puppet show can continue! Go Snails Go! - Nick, Sally and the Cat have been invited along on a snail expedition! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to meet up with Lewis and Clark, the two snails leading the way! As they travel through the forest of Slippity-Goo, having fun sliding in their own shells, the kids learn about all the different ways snails use their shells. D

8:00 am 

Super Why!  "The Story of the Tooth Fairy"  Whyatt has lost his very first tooth! When his mom tells Whyatt that the Tooth Fairy will come and take his tooth, Whyatt wants to know what happens if he wants to KEEP it? Super Why and his friends decide the best person to ask is the Tooth Fairy herself, so they set off to meet her in person. With a little bit of magic (and a little bit of floss) the reading heroes are able to get all their questions answered.G

8:30 am 

Dinosaur Train  "Iggy Iguanodon/Shiny Can't Sleep"  Iggy Iguanodon - The Pteranodon family continues their World Tour and meets Iggy Iguanodon, a funny chap who shows them his unique way of walking while leading our family to some white cliffs where Dad is very excited to fish and dine! Shiny Can't Sleep - Shiny gets homesick while the Pteranodon family is away from home on their World Tour. She cannot sleep, so Mr. Pteranodon takes her around the Dinosaur Train and they observe the train at night and the activities of various nocturnal creatures. D

9:00 am 

The Electric Company  "Tip It Or Dip It"  Marcus and Manny are this week's contestants on a game show called "Tip It or Dip It." Show host Rob Robson, played by comedian Sherrod Small, introduces this week's surprise guest host and it's Francine! Will Manny's cheating prevent Marcus from winning?. D

9:30 am 

Wild Kratts  "Kerhonk"  When Martin's and Chris' Creature Power Suits unexpectedly get jammed in Proboscis monkey mode and the top monkey of the troop is injured protecting a youngster from a crocodile, the Kratt brothers find themselves stepping into the injured monkey's role. While Aviva nurses the monkey back to health, Chris and Martin must keep the troop together and soon discover the important communication function of the proboscis monkeys strangest feature - his huge, droopy, bulbous nose! They uncover some of the different methods animals utilize to communicate important information to each other. D

10:00 am 

WordWorld  "Robots to the Rescue!/Radio Read-A-Thon"  Robots to the Rescue! - When Frog discovers that you can make a word "more than one" by adding the letter S to the end of it, he becomes a mad scientist of sorts, making more and more of everything! Frog learns that while having a lot of stuff might seem like a good idea, too much of anything soon leads to chaos. Frog fortunately has a robot who likes to clean up! Build a Word: ROBOTS. Radio Read-a-thon - Duck asks Frog to read his favorite book on Ant's radio station because he can't read it himself. D

10:30 am 

WordGirl  "Captain Tangent/Chuck and Brent Ride Again"  Captain Tangent - When Becky and her family go out to dinner at Blackbeard's Buffet, they encounter a new villain, Captain Tangent - a teenage pirate with a magnetic hook and talking parrot. It's up to WordGirl to stop him from stealing her mom's trophy and all the coins (a.k. D

11:00 am 

Outdoor Idaho  "Horse Packers & Wagon Masters"  Idahoans who bond with horses and mules to follow dusty trails view Idaho's scenery at leisure and share its past. One man sets a distance record for packing with horse and mule as he rides for charity. Teamsters explore part of the Oregon Trail with wagons and mules, and trail riders head into the Selkirk Mountains.G

11:30 am 

Pati's Mexican Table  "Classic Mexican Food Battles"  Jump into a Lucha Libre ring and experience the kind of fighting spirit that fuels a great love of Mexican food. These classic recipes provoke heated discussions in Mexico, but are perfectly tasty regardless of which twist on ingredients you prefer. Enchiladas in Red Tomato Sauce; Tampico-Style Steak Combo; Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones). D

12:00 pm 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Kitchen Confidential: The Nuts and Bolts of a Kitchen Renovation"  The second episode in the three-part home makeover features a walk-through of the kitchen in Katie's Connecticut home with experts. Before-and-after photos document the progress. D

12:30 pm 

Paint This with Jerry Yarnell  "Osage Prairie Summer, Part 1"  In this segment, Jerry begins this beautiful prairie painting by giving a very detailed explanation of how the proper use of the value system creates great depth. Also, he explains how to use impressionistic techniques to under-paint and block in the background. D

1:00 pm 

Essential Pepin  "Eggs-Quisite"  Quiche With Bacon; Eggs Jeannette; Flan With Green Herbs; Spinach, Ham And Parmesan Souffle. D

1:30 pm 

On Story  "Exporting Comedy"  TV megahit Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal discusses the (not so) universal language of comedy in his documentary EXPORTING RAYMOND with KISS KISS BANG BANG writer/director Shane Black. Followed by the charming Danish short film FIRST ANDERS by writer/director Kristian Ussing Anderson about a well-meaning, bookish father who attempts to teach his artistic and bullied young son a valuable lesson. D

2:00 pm 

Dialogue  "Alexandra Fuller"  Marcia Franklin interviews the author who now lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, but who grew up in Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe. Her newest book is about her mother's early years in Kenya and Rhodesia. The interview is the first of four 2012 "Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference."G

2:30 pm 

MotorWeek  "Porsche Boxster S"  Road Test: 2013 Porsche Boxster S. Road Test: 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In. Goss' Garage: Buying Parts Online. D

3:00 pm 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Crepes and Croissants"  Host Christopher Kimball takes a trip to Paris in search of the best croissants. Next, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make foolproof Croissants right at home. And finally, test cook Becky Hays reveals the secrets to flawless Crepes. D

3:30 pm 

Passport to Adventure  "Rocky Mountain Parks of Alberta, Canada"  Landing in Edmonton, we step directly into Canada's railroad history before embarking on the scenic train ride to Jasper. Touring the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, we stalk elk with our lenses, ride the "Sno Coach" onto a glacier, hike, canoe and learn about the early adventurers that made this area a renowned mountaineering center, and a mecca for nature lovers from around the globe. D

4:00 pm 

Globe Trekker  "Madrid City Guide"  Adela explores Madrid and takes excursions to see nearby sights.G

5:00 pm 

Sierra Center Stage  "Sonia Dada"  Some bands defy categorization on purpose; Chicago's Sonia Dada does it naturally. Songwriter/guitarist Dan Pritzker has taken a trio of African American gospel singers he discovered performing for free at a subway station and blended their sound with a talented jam band to create an intoxicating blend of R&B, pop, and world beat that is truly unique. Lyrics that make you think; a groove that makes you want to dance - this is truly a show you can't miss. D

6:00 pm 

Austin City Limits  "Radiohead"  The alt rock icon opens the new season on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated album The King of Limbs.G

7:00 pm 

Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders   This magazine format show features three stories and a special "global hit performance." Reporter Alexis Bloom meets with Wynton Marsalis in Chicago. Then SOUND TRACKS goes behind the scenes of the latest animated movie from Pixar to introduce the Scottish folk singer, Julie Fowlis, and follows African singer Youssou N'dour as he runs for president of Senegal.G

8:00 pm 

Annie Moses Band: Pilgrims & Prodigals   A family of musicians leading an artistic renaissance, inspiring all generations to join in the beauty and excitement of highly skilled musicianship. Performing music from their new album, Pilgrims and Prodigals, with blazing arrangements of classic songs and folk tunes and featuring all new originals inspired by timeless works of literature and poetry. Follow the narrow path of the pilgrim and the well-traveled road of the prodigal. D

9:00 pm 

Song of the Mountains   Beachley & Scott. D

10:00 pm 

Austin City Limits  "Radiohead"  The alt rock icon opens the new season on the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage. The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated album The King of Limbs.G

11:00 pm 

Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders   This magazine format show features three stories and a special "global hit performance." Reporter Alexis Bloom meets with Wynton Marsalis in Chicago. Then SOUND TRACKS goes behind the scenes of the latest animated movie from Pixar to introduce the Scottish folk singer, Julie Fowlis, and follows African singer Youssou N'dour as he runs for president of Senegal.G