TV Schedule for Connecticut Public Television (CPTV)
Wednesday, May 8th TV listings for Connecticut Public Television (CPTV)
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Odd Squad Orchid's Almost Half Hour Talent Show; The Perfect Score
All the agents want to appear on Orchid's talent show; villain report card day.
Molly of Denali Home Made Heroes; Molly and the Snow Hawk
Molly and Tooey decide to make a few of their own Alaska Native superheroes; Molly wants to fix up her old sled for Trini, but she's not sure she is ready to part with it.
Alma's Way Singing on the 6 Train; Safina's Doggy Problem
When Tia Gloria can't make it to Alma's spring concert, Alma brings the concert to her; Alma helps Safina with the puppies at the animal clinic.
Lyla in the Loop Four Little Piggies and Brucey; Handle With Care
Lyla and Luke create and act out variations on a fairy tale; Lyla, Louis and Stu track down a lost package.
Wild Kratts Stuck on Sharks
Martin and Chris befriend a female white shark.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel's Surprising Day; Daniel Makes a Surprise New
Daniel goes on a walk with his family and finds all kinds of surprises; Daniel surprises Jodi with a heart-shaped rock.
Rosie's Rules Family Sports Day; The Cake-Off
The family disagrees about which sport to play, so they hold a vote; Rosie and Papa enter the Cake-Off.
Sesame Street Fans of the Fan Dance
Ji-Young invites her friends Elmo, Zoe, Gabrielle, Charlie and Tamir to join her Korean fan dance class; together they learn how to use the fans and thank Ji-Young for sharing a dance special to her and her family.
Work It Out Wombats! A Sleep Story for Ellie; Super's Super Mug
Zadie soothes Ellie to sleep with a story; the wombats fix Super's favorite mug.
Donkey Hodie Potato Pirates; Panda's Special Something
Captain Donkey and her crew search for the Ruby Red Tater Treasure; Panda finds his favorite hoodie, but it no longer fits.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Mommy Gnome; Bon Appetit
Pinkalicious and Peter help Norman set up a garden; Pinkalicious gets a hat that turns everything into cupcakes.
Elinor Wonders Why Underground Soup; Dandy Dandelions
Ari and Olive make Elinor's favorite snack, backyard soup, when she is stuck at home after hurting her foot; Elinor becomes fascinated with dandelions.
Nature Cat The Leaf Fairy; Midge Over Troubled Water
The gang searches for the Leaf Fairy; Nature Cat's waterskiing stunts are interrupted by a swarm of bugs.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Maya Angelou; I Am Frederick Douglass
An argument between Xavier and Yadina ends badly, but Maya Angelou helps the siblings find a way to forgive each other; Frederick Douglass helps Xavier when he becomes frustrated with his schoolwork.
Ask This Old House Restore Fireplace; Porch Swing
Roger and Jenn share tips for killing weeds; Mark restores a damaged historic fireplace; Richard and Ross discuss thermostat improvements; Tom adds structure to a porch to safely hang a swing.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Mexican Shrimp
Drunken shrimp with tequila; cilantro rice; a simplified one-pot version of Veracruz-style rice and shrimp.
America's Test Kitchen Cherry and Berry Desserts
Nostalgic cherry hand pies; electric juicers; apple-blackberry betty.
Lidia's Kitchen Start the Day
Fried potatoes with sausage and eggs served on a bed of fried potatoes; asparagus, onion and egg sandwich; spinach and fontina casserole.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Buried Secrets
Singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots and discover deep family secrets.
The Express Way With Dulé Hill Texas
Abuela M'api Rainflowa, founder of Houston Aztec Dance & Drum; David Lozano, executive director of Cara Mia Theatre; blind painter John Bramblitt.
To Dine For With Kate Sullivan David Copperfield -- Magician. Location: Las Vegas, NV
Magician David Copperfield reflects on innovation, creativity and the psychology of being a "master of illusion."
A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day, along with news-making interviews and analysis from BBC correspondents around the globe.
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS NewsHour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Nature Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons New
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.
A Brief History of the Future Tomorrows New
The ways humans often see the concept of the future; the crucial need to think much bigger about what could come next; how everyone has more personal agency than they realize.
NOVA Why Bridges Collapse
The 2018 collapse of a section of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy; bridge collapses in the U.S.; engineering techniques that can make bridges safer and prevent them from breaking down.
First Civilizations Cities
The Middle East, site of the world's first villages, towns and cities, was the birthplace of civilization, as cities were vessels for invention and innovation.
World events, business news and weather forecasts; broadcast in English.
Nature Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.
A Brief History of the Future Tomorrows
The ways humans often see the concept of the future; the crucial need to think much bigger about what could come next; how everyone has more personal agency than they realize.
NOVA Why Bridges Collapse
The 2018 collapse of a section of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy; bridge collapses in the U.S.; engineering techniques that can make bridges safer and prevent them from breaking down.
First Civilizations Cities
The Middle East, site of the world's first villages, towns and cities, was the birthplace of civilization, as cities were vessels for invention and innovation.
Rick Steves' Europe Sicilian Delights
Fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, on the northern coast of Sicily; Siracusa; Capuchin crypt; agriturismo; a classic Sicilian banquet.
Antiques Roadshow Meadow Brook Hall Hour 1
The stories behind family heirlooms and thrift store finds at Medeaw Brook Hall in Michigan.