Thursday, May 15th TV listings for PBS (KQED) San Francisco, CA
NOVA Ultimate Crash Test: Impact
An unprecedented look at a multi-vehicle accident reveals insights about driver behavior and vehicle design that could save lives.
Bugs That Rule the World Lifegivers
The colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators -- bees, moths and butterflies.
Stories of people who have broken free from conventional jobs, and the strategies, mindsets and practical steps that helped them forge their own paths.
Arthur How the Cookie Crumbles; Sue Ellen's Little Sister
"How the Cookie Crumbles" and "Sue Ellen's Little Sister.".
Odd Squad Mission O Possible; Nature of the Sandbeast
As Jimmy Jam's Scrambler Machine scrambles Odd Squad communication, the villains plan to unleash oddness; Dr. Dry steals the Sandbeast's golden egg.
Wild Kratts Honey Seekers
The relationship between the honey guide bird and honey badger.
Alma's Way Alma's Movie Night; Papi the Hero
André avoids a spooky movie night; Alma, Eddie and Junior write a hero song for Papi.
Lyla in the Loop Sanitation Situation; Stu Rides the Bus
Lyla and Stu help out when the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions; Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu.
Carl the Collector Whole Lotta Lotta; Leaf It to Carl
Lotta is determined to show Skyler that she is more than just "headphone girl"; the new kid in school causes a hullabaloo on the playground.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel and Max Visit the Farm; Prince Wednesday's Pet
Daniel helps care for animals at the farm; Prince Wednesday and Jodi learn how to care for a guinea pig.
Rosie's Rules Fort Fuentes; Rosie's Derby Car
The Fuentes kids make a fort in the living room but disagree about what to put in it; Rosie and Javi build a car for a derby race.
Sesame Street Our Family Musical
Mia writes a musical about her family for a school project; she sings about how special it is to grow up in a family with two different cultures.
Work It Out Wombats! The Kaya-tastic Banana-tastic Halo Halo Split!; Amazing Adventure
Kaya's cooking class; the Wombats go on a treasure hunt.
Donkey Hodie Quick Quack Pack; Find a Way to Fix It
Duck wants to fly with the bigger birds; Donkey loses Bob Dog's favorite toy.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Best Day Ever; Catchy Song
Pinkalicious and Peter decide to put on their own show after Jonah Rose's concert sells out; Pinkalicious writes a catchy song.
Elinor Wonders Why Backyard Soup; Colorful and Tasty
Elinor learns about different plants when she makes soup with her grandparents; Elinor and her friends don't understand why their cupcakes aren't selling.
Nature Cat Bunny Baby Babysitter; King of the Backyard Bouncy Castles
The gang comes across a fluffle of baby bunnies during a game of tag; bouncy castles in Nature Cat's backyard block the path for wildlife.
Molly of Denali A Little Batty; The Clean Up Mix Up
Molly thinks she has seen a rare Australian megabat; Travis helps Molly, Tooey and Trini earn their wilderness cleanup badge.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Michelangelo; I Am Dorothy Levitt
Michelangelo shows Brad that doing something well takes time; Dorothy Levitt explains that it's important to start with the basics when learning a new skill.
Ask This Old House Lawn Care; Futuristic Workshop
Roger tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well; Richard goes over low-budget kitchen upgrades; Tom travels to a futuristic workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
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.
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Cook's Country Classic Cookout New
Blueberry cream pie; the rarity of blue foods in nature; travel utensil sets; sweet tea-brined fried chicken.
Check, Please! Bay Area Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish, Gizdich Ranch
Shadowbrook (Capitola); Villa Azteca (Salinas); Wild Fish (Pacific Grove); Gizdich Ranch (Watsonville).
My Life Is Murder Look, Don't Touch New
Alexa must deal with her own history when she investigates the mysterious murder of a museum curator.
Queens of Mystery The Raven: Part 2 New
As Matilda inches closer to solving the murders and the connection to her mother's disappearance, her aunts try to distract her; Dr. Lynch attempts to confess his love.
Endeavour on Masterpiece Striker
It's the start of 1971, and Endeavour finds himself right back in the thick of it when an explosive murder at an Oxford college has potentially far-reaching political ramifications.
On Story On the Making of Sing Sing New
Screenwriter and producer Clint Bentley and producer Monique Walton discuss the making of "Sing Sing," and how they developed a script inspired by a real life rehabilitation through the arts program.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Cook's Country Classic Cookout New
Blueberry cream pie; the rarity of blue foods in nature; travel utensil sets; sweet tea-brined fried chicken.
Check, Please! Bay Area Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish, Gizdich Ranch
Shadowbrook (Capitola); Villa Azteca (Salinas); Wild Fish (Pacific Grove); Gizdich Ranch (Watsonville).
My Life Is Murder Look, Don't Touch
Alexa must deal with her own history when she investigates the mysterious murder of a museum curator.
Queens of Mystery The Raven: Part 2
As Matilda inches closer to solving the murders and the connection to her mother's disappearance, her aunts try to distract her; Dr. Lynch attempts to confess his love.