Thursday, November 13th TV listings for PBS (KBTC) Tacoma, WA HD
Protests in Serbia; snake invasion on Mallorca; how children experience a parent's cancer diagnosis; the beret.
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
NOVA Ancient Desert Death Trap
A team of archaeologists researches the "desert kites," the stone megastructures across northern Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Copper Canyon Railway
El Chepe train is a wonder of Mexican engineering that took 100 years to build through the world's largest canyon region, Copper Canyon.
Sit and Be Fit Functional Fitness
Functional movements and breathing and posture techniques; stretching the piriformis muscle; tai chi stretch segment.
Ask This Old House Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing New
Visiting a U.S. Navy Seabees base; different types of trailer hitches; repainting a galvanized stair railing.
Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Work It Out Wombats! Special Delivery; Campout Confusion
Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to bring ice cream to a sick Sammy; Zadie tries to host a fun campout.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood You Are Special; Daniel Is Special
The children put on a show at school, each doing something that makes them special; Dad reminds Daniel of the things that make him special.
Sesame Street Abby's Magical Beasties
Big Bird and a cast of characters including the likes of Bert and Ernie, teach children numbers, colors and the alphabet.
Donkey Hodie Chili Jamboree; Hoof Dancing Is Hard
Bob Dog has a hard time waiting for Grampy's slow-cook chili; Donkey wants to be a hoof dancer like Grampy.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Winston Churchill; I Am Cleopatra
Brad meets Winston Churchill and learns the importance of speaking up for yourself; Xavier talks to Cleopatra about how to ask his parents if he can stay up late to see the super moon.
Molly of Denali The Whole Mitten Kaboodle; Eagle Tale
After losing one of her favorite Suki mittens, Molly retraces her steps to try to find it; Molly has the perfect gift for Father's Day.
Lyla in the Loop Everett's Swim Lesson; Miss Emmaline's New Beginning New
Everett faces his fear of water by taking a swimming lesson; Lyla doesn't want Miss Emmaline to move.
Rosie's Rules President of the Sandbox; Dino Parade
Rosie and Javi both want to be in charge of the sandbox, so the kids hold an election to choose a president; Rosie and friends try to save the dino parade.
Alma's Way Junior's Story; Anniversary Surprise
Alma and Andréhelp Junior write a story; Alma and Eddie surprise Nestor and Gloria.
Carl the Collector Lemons!; The Butterfly Collection
Carl surprises Sheldon with a lemonade stand, but is confused when Sheldon runs off; Carl's caterpillars turn into butterflies.
Wild Kratts Spots in the Desert
Manuel, who lives in the Sonoran desert, tells Chris he has seen an ocelot, a wild cat that usually lives in the rainforest.
Arthur The Curse of the Grebes; Arthur Changes Gears
The Elwood City Grebes may have a chance to win the title; Arthur finally gets the bike of his dreams but fears to use it.
Weather Hunters A Dark and Stormy Night
The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm.
Odd Squad Mr. Unpredictable; Down the Tubes
A new villain challenges the Mobile Unit; Odd Squad's tube system mysteriously shuts down.
Fly Boys: Western Pennsylvania's Tuskegee Airmen
During World War II, black pilots and ground crew serve as the Tuskegee Airmen, the U.S. Army Air Corps 332nd Fighter Group.
Pearl Harbor -- Into the Arizona
An expedition to the lower decks of the USS Arizona, the first to explore the inside of the ship since it sank during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Jim Nantz narrates the story of Harry Chandler, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer
Some historians estimate that the breaking of Germany's Enigma Code at Bletchley Park shortened the duration of World War II by two years and may have saved 14 million lives; narrator Keith Morrison.
33 Black Frog: An American Story
Chief Petty Officer Eddie L. Ferguson becomes one of the first Black U.S. Navy frogmen.
Exploring the continual role of servicemen and women across global communities, including military recruiters, and a look at the decades-long environmental cleanup of former military installations.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Jim Nantz narrates the story of Harry Chandler, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer
Some historians estimate that the breaking of Germany's Enigma Code at Bletchley Park shortened the duration of World War II by two years and may have saved 14 million lives; narrator Keith Morrison.
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Great Scenic Railway Journeys 30th Anniversary Special
Some of America's best railway adventures, from the Rocky Mountaineer to the Skyrail, these stories offer a glimpse into our nation's railroad history and explore how railroads defined the spirit of North America.