PLUS (MT)

5:30 am 

Super Why!  "The Ugly Duckling: Becoming A Swan"  Pig is too big for his bed and his sneakers are pinching his feet - what is going on? The superhero readers zoom into the story of The Ugly Duckling: Becoming a Swan, and meet a little guy who is experiencing growing pains of his own. Super Why and his friends help Duckling accept himself as he is while Pig learns an important lesson about the benefits of getting bigger. Educational Objectives: To learn about getting bigger. D

6:00 am 

Austin City Limits  "Tim McGraw"  Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and new material.G

7:00 am 

Men Who Sailed The Liberty Ships   The Merchant Marines - volunteer civilian sailors - held one of the most dangerous jobs of World War II: sailing cargo ships loaded with food, fuel and raw materials to the frontlines. As a result, they also suffered some of the highest casualty rates of the war. Despite their valiant support of the Allied war effort, veteran merchant seamen waited 45 years before they received official recognition from the U.S. D

8:00 am 

Dialogue  "World Court Judge Joan Donoghue"  The judge is the first female American to sit on the court, which is in The Hague, Netherlands. Donoghue discusses the role of the court and her work on it with host Marcia Franklin.G

8:30 am 

Outdoor Idaho  "Idaho Fairways"  OUTDOOR IDAHO cameras visit some of the state's golf courses that cater primarily to locals and are gathering places for the community. Some are on naturally challenging terrains, others are designed and created; some are built by farmers, others by a more formal process. From hillsides to canyons, from sharing space with an airport to links behind protective woods, Idaho's small courses offer unique experiences.G

9:00 am 

Oregon Field Guide  "Wolverine, TV Tower Safety, Sandboarding"  Oregon's rarest and most elusive species lives deep in the back country. Then engineers work in primitive locations to bring a television signal to remote areas of Oregon.G

9:30 am 

Roadtrip Nation   Meet team Here, There, Everywhere-Denise, Carolyn, and Sarah-and follow their six-week cross-country journey as they search to learn more about themselves and their futures. Denise, a hair stylist, wants to break out and explore what the world has to offer. Carolyn left her steady job at an advertising agency to find out how she can use her skills for more humanitarian causes, while Sarah, who wants to do something creative, is still learning to not let fear hold her back from trying new things. D

10:00 am 

Scientific American Frontiers  "Life's Little Questions II"  Why can't you tickle yourself? If tickling isn't social, why are we ticklish in the first place? What is laughter and why do we laugh? Why can't scientists cure the common cold? Why does wet sand rise in a halo around your feet when you walk on the shore? Why do Brazil nuts always rise to the top of a can of mixed nuts? Why do coffee spills leave rings when they dry?G

11:00 am 

NOVA  "Ghosts of Machu Picchu"  NOVA joins a new generation of archaeologists as they probe areas of Peru's Machu Picchu that haven't been touched since the time of the Incas. They unearth burials of the people who built the site, and seek answers to origins of the city, high in the Andes and deserted by the time of the Spanish conquistadors. Recent work has uncovered new areas of the city and advanced new theories about it.G

12:00 pm 

Lewis and Clark: Crossing The Centuries   LEWIS & CLARK: CROSSING THE CENTURIES traces the Lewis and Clark expedition's route from St.Louis, Missouri to the Oregon Coast. The documentary features stunning aerial shots of the dramatic terrain the expedition faced, including Idaho's Lolo and Lemhi Passes and the White Cliffs area along the Missouri River in Montana. D

1:00 pm 

Globe Trekker  "Globe Trekker Food Hour: Spice Trails"  Merrilees Parker, Padma Lakshmi, Tyler Florence and Peter Gordon trace how control of the world's spice trails has made great cities and destroyed ancient civilizations. Visits include the Moluccas Islands of Indonesia, home to cloves and nutmeg, and the Indian province of Kerala with its native pepper and cardamom. They check out secrets of Chinese five-spice powder and Middle Eastern harissa.G

2:00 pm 

Dialogue  "World Court Judge Joan Donoghue"  The judge is the first female American to sit on the court, which is in The Hague, Netherlands. Donoghue discusses the role of the court and her work on it with host Marcia Franklin.G

2:30 pm 

McLaughlin Group   NULL

3:00 pm 

Biz Kid$  "The Art of Negotiation"  Discover strategies for effective negotiations with your parents, teachers, friends, siblings, and bosses. Even if you are simply working out the shared schedule with your brother to walk the dog, you'll find out how to achieve your goals and arrive at a winning solution for everyone. Discover the success of teens who run "Grand Slam Garage Sales" and another young man who sells movie memorabilia online. D

3:30 pm 

Oregon Field Guide  "River Surfing/Condors/Frank Boyden"  A Eugene man is a pioneer in the newest extreme sport to hit Oregon. Lewis and Clark saw many condors but in 1982 there were just 22 in the wild.G

4:00 pm 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Italian Favorites Revisited"  Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Slow-Cooker Meatballs and Marinara. Then, Chris answers questions from viewers. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for garlic peelers. D

4:30 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "European Travel Skills, Part 3"  As Rick brings his 3,000-mile trek to its finish, he reinforces the skill he calls the most rewarding of all - connecting with the locals, not forgetting essential skills such as eating and sleeping well and packing light. Part 3 of 3G

5:00 pm 

NOVA  "Ghosts of Machu Picchu"  NOVA joins a new generation of archaeologists as they probe areas of Peru's Machu Picchu that haven't been touched since the time of the Incas. They unearth burials of the people who built the site, and seek answers to origins of the city, high in the Andes and deserted by the time of the Spanish conquistadors. Recent work has uncovered new areas of the city and advanced new theories about it.G

6:00 pm 

Secrets of Chatsworth   In its 500-year history, Chatsworth, home to the dukes of Devonshire, has seen scandal, titled visitors and changing times. King Edward VII enjoyed shooting parties there. The heir of the 10th Duke of Devonshire married a sister of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy.G

7:00 pm 

Reagan Presidency   This detailed analysis features interviews with notable Reagan staff members, congressional leaders, scholars, journalists and presidential biographers. Part 2 of 3G

8:00 pm 

Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery   Sacagawea is reunited with her brother, the Shoshone chief, Cameahwait, who provides the expedition with horses. The group nearly starves while crossing Idaho's Bitterroot Mountains. Befriended by the Nez Perce, the explorers recuperate, proceed to the Pacific and retrace their steps to St. Louis. Part 2 of 2G

10:00 pm 

Secrets of Chatsworth   In its 500-year history, Chatsworth, home to the dukes of Devonshire, has seen scandal, titled visitors and changing times. King Edward VII enjoyed shooting parties there. The heir of the 10th Duke of Devonshire married a sister of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy.G

11:00 pm 

Reagan Presidency   This detailed analysis features interviews with notable Reagan staff members, congressional leaders, scholars, journalists and presidential biographers. Part 2 of 3G