Friday, May 16th TV listings for Alabama Public TV - PBS HD (WBIQ) Birmingham, AL
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel Pretends at the Pool; Chrissie Pretends at the Library
Daniel is frustrated when Juan Carlos doesn't pretend the same way he does; Chrissie gets upset when O plays horse differently than she does.
Rosie's Rules Rosie's Switcheroo; Rosie's Family Tree
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's trickier than they thought; Rosie tries to make a family tree for Valentine's Day.
Sesame Street Bert and Ernie's Opposite Day
It's Opposite Day on Sesame Street and everyone's doing things that are as different as they can be; Bert and Ernie notice that everyone's having fun doing opposites and realize they like so many opposite things too.
Work It Out Wombats! The Mighty Zeke; Gift for a Fish
Zadie tries to help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler; the Wombats design a gift for baby fish.
Donkey Hodie Yodel Bird Sitting; Superhero Squabble
Donkey babysits a baby yodel bird who won't take a nap; Donkey and Panda argue while playing superheroes.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Invasion of the Flutterbugs; Ballet of the Bells
Pinkalicious and Peter try to figure out how to rid their house of swarming Flutterbugs; Pinkalicious and Peter attract the fairy Bellerina when they play their handbells.
Elinor Wonders Why Adventure in Moose Mountain
The kids travel to Moose Mountain to retrieve Ari's plushie after it gets taken by an eagle.
Carl the Collector The Fake Mustache Collection; The Lint Dinosaur Collection
Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister; Carl is upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.
Lyla in the Loop When Luke Became Stu; Secret Surprise Party
After feeling left out, Luke decides to switch places with Stu; the Loops kids throw a surprise party for their parents.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Mark Twain; I Am Abigail Adams
Xavier is afraid he will be unable to perform his comedy show after he hurts his wrist, but Mark Twain shows him that laughter can make hard things easier; Abigail Adams helps Yadina realize that a missing color will not ruin her painting.
Nature Cat Outdoor Nature Warrior; Hide and Go Screech
Nature Cat tries to figure out a way to complete the Outdoor Nature Warrior Challenge and stay cool during a heat wave; the group plays hide-and-seek with Screechy the screech owl.
Odd Squad Double O Trouble
Aarti Craft turns all the agents in Chicago into paper dolls except for two, Oxford and Osalind, who avoid her powers and join the Mobile Unit to stop Aarti for good.
Molly of Denali Picking Cloudberries; Puzzled
Molly, Trini and Nina go out to pick cloudberries to make a pie for Molly's mom; Molly and Tooey find a strange box under the floorboards and discover something valuable inside.
DIY Science Time Science Magic
Exploring magic; the secrets of how to make cool magic tricks.
The Captive Heart (1946)
A Czech captain (Michael Redgrave) assumes a dead British officer's identity in a stalag and in letters to the officer's wife (Rachel Kempson).
Antiques Roadshow Never Seen That Before!
Finds include a Michelin Bibendum ad figure, a World War I surgical kit and a 19th century southern basket.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Washington Week With The Atlantic New
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
Buzz in Birmingham Holy Family Cristo Rey New
Non-profit organizations making a difference in Alabama.
Great Performances Yellow Face New
Daniel Dae Kim portrays a playwright in "Yellow Face," a farce that deals with the complexities of race.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
The Chavis Chronicles Dana White -- Senior Managing Director Ankura
Senior Managing Director at Ankura, Dana White discusses the impact of geopolitical events on businesses, and political flashpoints around the world.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Historian Niall Ferguson assesses the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term.
Rick Steves' Europe Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips
Pisa y Lucca; a tipsy tower; Puccini.
Discovering Alabama Private Forests Lands
The economic and ecological value of privately held forests.
The Green Planet Tropical Worlds
David Attenborough explores plants in the tropical rain forest.
The Green Planet Water Worlds
Exploring water plants, some of which can count and hunt; some water plants escape from animals by rolling away or creating bubbles.
The Green Planet Seasonal Worlds
Plants use strategy, deception and feats of engineering in order to survive the challenges posed by the different seasons.
Rick Steves' Europe Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brulée
Eiffel Tower; Orsay Gallery; French cuisine; Parisian history.
Sit and Be Fit Breathing, Posture and Balance
Breathing exercises; using a towel to improve tactile stimulation, grip strength and wrist flexibility; strengthening postural muscles; balance routine; stretching and relaxation; a brain game exercise for balance.
Sit and Be Fit Back and Abdominal Strengthening
Stretching and strengthening the abdominal and back muscles helps protect the spine from injury.
Wai Lana Yoga Shoulder-Stand Fun
Upside-down poses; shoulder-stand twist for balance and flexibility.
Going to School How to Prepare for Big School
Children going to school need basic academic skills, social skills and a sense of emotional security.
Carl the Collector The Puffball Collection; The Bottle Cap Collection
Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, but the noise on stage becomes too much for her and she leaves; Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house.