Saturday, October 18th TV listings for PBS (KTCI-TV3) tptLife St. Paul, MN
Wild Kratts Road Runner
Martin and Chris stumble upon a roadrunner while trying to catch an elusive lizard.
Carl the Collector The Potato Collection; Nico and the Nutty Buddies
Carl thinks his potato display is the best idea to show his school spirit; Nico tries to join the Junior Nutty Buddy Nut Lovers' Club.
Work It Out Wombats! Yo-Ho-Ho: A Sandwich for Mr. E; Balloonie for Youie
The wombats battle sea monsters, surfing scoundrels and pointy rocks on their way to make a sandwich delivery; Mr. E. buys a robot to hand out balloons.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel Gives a Gift; Daniel Receives a Gift
Daniel makes Miss Elaina a birthday gift; Daniel receives a gift from Grandpere.
Sesame Street Elmo Goes Down the Big Slide
Elmo is feeling excited and a little scared to go down the big slide for the very first time; Chris helps Elmo by holding his hand as he goes down the slide.
Rosie's Rules The Mysterious Book; Rosie's New Club
Iggy wants to see the garbage truck, but Rosie doesn't know how to get it to come to their house; Rosie attempts to bring nature inside.
Donkey Hodie A Donkey Hodie New Year
As Someplace Else gets ready for New Year's Eve, Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkminster Dog Show; Do-Over Ray
Pinkalicious helps Rafael train his dog for the Pinkminster Dog Show; Mommy's invention, the Do-Over Ray, gives people the chance to try something again if they mess up.
Alma's Way Subway All-Stars; Bunches of Beads
Alma volunteers André to make necklaces for their friends; Alma, Eddie and Uncle Nestor perform music on the subway.
Skillsville Firefighter; Bank Teller
Firefighter Rae uses a strategy to remain calm as she helps save the farm; as a bank teller, Cora needs to stay focused when helping the Beeples with depositing and withdrawing from their accounts.
Woodsmith Shop Easy-to-Build Shop Projects
Building a vintage inspired organizer for hand saws; a clever router table design that clamps to any surface and is perfect for a small workshop.
The American Woodshop Furniture Repair and Restorations
Basic woodworking techniques to revive furniture.
The Garage With Steve Butler Burgener Tool Box
Building a classic joiners tool box.
MotorWeek 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 all-electric utility; the Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup; project-saving tactics; a visit tot he IIHS.
Volunteer Woodworker A Carver's Life
Wood carver Randy Walters' work includes historical and whimsical figures, walking canes with adornments and castle gargoyles.
Prairie Sportsman Hooks and Hazards
A Minnesota DNR crappie barotrauma study and problems with dumping.
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé
All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
Secrets of the Dead Decoding Hieroglyphics
How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago; the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes.
The Lawrence Welk Show Big City, U.S.A.
Songs that represent cities, states and other geographical sites include "Manhattan," "City Lights," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "Everything's Up to Date in Kansas City" and "Chicago."
Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes
The life and career of jazz musician Ron Carter, the most recorded bassist in history, featuring original concert footage and insights from jazz icons.
POV A Mother Apart
Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin seeks out her elusive mother, traveling across Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne and Jamaica, while building a new sense of home with her own daughter.
POV North By Current
Filmmaker and artist Angelo Madsen Minax weaves home movies to create a portrait of a family navigating grief, addiction and transgender identity.
The World According to Polka Roller Skates
The Chardon Polka Band explores roller skating with visits to the roller derby and an old-fashioned skating rink; musical selections include skate-inspired tunes from the 90's and disco era.
The World According to Polka Let's Go Bowling
The Westside Bowl, a music venue, bowling alley, pizza place and bar hybrid; the importance of community gathering spots; performances by Michael Weber and Gary Rhamy.
Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes
The life and career of jazz musician Ron Carter, the most recorded bassist in history, featuring original concert footage and insights from jazz icons.
POV A Mother Apart
Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin seeks out her elusive mother, traveling across Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne and Jamaica, while building a new sense of home with her own daughter.
POV North By Current
Filmmaker and artist Angelo Madsen Minax weaves home movies to create a portrait of a family navigating grief, addiction and transgender identity.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood KINDNESS
A flashlight factory; Lady Elaine angers X the Owl when she doesn't knock.
Arthur Fernkenstein's Monster; D.W. Dancing Queen
Fern's tale scares Arthur and the gang so much they become afraid of her; Binky tries to teach D.W. how to dance.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am Rukmini Devi; I Am Bob Ross
Rukmini Devi reminds Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is special; Bob Ross shows Yadina that a small blunder can be a happy accident.
Molly of Denali Trini's Super Coop; Trini's Winter Warm Up
Trini must figure out how to make her mom omelets when the chickens stop laying eggs; Trini doesn't like Alaska's cold winter and thinks about moving back to Texas.