Friday, December 19th TV listings for PBS (KBTC) Tacoma, WA
The making of the documentary series "Country Music" by Ken Burns, which details the history of country music in America; host Kathy Mattea.
Prohibition A Nation of Scofflaws
Enforcing the new law of Prohibition creates problems.
Sit and Be Fit Don't Forget Your Fingers
Exercising finger joints.
This Old House Asheville: Community Carpenters
Kevin visits a high school carpentry program that's helping the community; meeting with an electrician in North Asheville; Tommy helps homeowner Paula turn an antique chest into a bathroom vanity.
Fork & Hammer Second Helpings
Jeff and Jamie head to Atlanta to help Jamie's brother open his own restaurant.
Kitchen Curious With Vivian Howard Freezer
Freezers; transforming Mexican takeout into frozen burritos; frozen vs. canned; upside-down turkey veggie rice bowls; Picard frozen food store.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood King Daniel for the Day
King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.
Sesame Street The Feelings Fair
Sesame Street's Feelings Fair has games, crafts and food that are all about feelings; Elmo, Alan and Julia learn about feelings by looking at their friends' facial expressions.
Donkey Hodie Rock and Roll Feelings Detectives; Speedy Delivery Helpers
Donkey and Panda save Rockstar Penguin's show when her band can't come; the pals help Turtle-Lou deliver packages.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Madam C.J. Walker; I Am Edwin Binney
Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that working hard on his lemonade stand can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams; Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina and Brad that to work together as a team, they should listen to everyone's ideas.
Molly of Denali By Sled or Snowshoe; The Shortest Birthday
Molly's camera breaks while she and Grandpa Nat are observing an active volcano; Molly and Tooey plan a bird-watching trip to celebrate winter solstice and Trini's birthday.
Lyla in the Loop When We Met Stu
Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies.
Rosie's Rules Mom's Snowy Day; Rosie's Nature Adventure
Rosie tries to make a snowy winter in the backyard for Mom; Lote falls in the river during a hike in a national park.
Alma's Way Alma's Nochebuena; Three Kings Day Do-Over
Alma must learn a new way to celebrate when her family's Noche Buena traditions don't go as planned; Alma decides to make a do-over gift for Junior.
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 Mini Heroes & Mighty Mouths
The brothers get swept up in the planktonic lifestyle when they go on a mission to understand the foundation of life in the ocean.
Arthur and his family prepare gifts and parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Baxter Day.
Odd Squad Drop Gadget Repeat; 20 Questions
The agents are caught in a time loop; a villain sets off a backward bubble.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Secret Lives
Comics Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash see family mysteries solved by DNA.
Opportunity Knock$ Big Dreams
The families discuss their dreams, meet with resources in their community and continue their progress to become more financially resilient.
Northwest Now Earthrise
Pacific Northwest resident and retired astronaut Bill Anders recounts his role in the 1968 Apollo 8 mission to the moon, and its significance leading up to the moon landing.
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Payment in Blood
An avant-garde play is being read and during the reading, the playwright is murdered. However, the murder is not as easily solved as one might think.
New Tricks The Last Laugh
The team reinvestigate the disappearance of two young political activists who had waged a very public campaign against racist comedian Ray Harris.
Death in Paradise Your Number's Up
A raucous game of bingo at a local care home ends in a shock stabbing.
Will and Geordie's much-needed vacation takes an unexpected turn when the camp owner is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Opportunity Knock$ Reaching Goals
The families talk about big wins; Erika meets with a nonprofit to learn how to build her business; Lynette, Omar and Jailyn visit the Seattle Culinary Academy; Wes and Maegan use The Opportunity Coach for day-to-day guidance and support.
New Tricks Blood Is Thicker Than Water
The team reinvestigates a riverboat disaster on the Thames that could be sabotage rather than an accident.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Secret Lives
Comics Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash see family mysteries solved by DNA.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
The American Woodshop Wall Curio Cabinet
Building a case for an antique curved beveled glass door; LED lighting; the best way to "hang" wall mounted cabinets.
MotorWeek 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo New
The all-electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo; Acura ADX crossover.