Saturday, December 20th TV listings for PBS (WETA) HD Washington, DC
This Old House Asheville: Boulder Dash
Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door.
Ask This Old House Seabees; Paint Galvanized Railing
Visiting a U.S. Navy Seabees base; different types of trailer hitches; repainting a galvanized stair railing.
Get Out of Town Williamsburg, VA
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee.
Rick Steves' Europe Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans
A look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome; ancient ritual of the Turkish bath; the Blue Mosque; the grand Hagia Sophia; Spice Market; exploring Topkapi Palace.
America's Test Kitchen The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party
Shrimp cocktail; expensive gadgets that are worth the price; beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish.
Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations Greek Fest
Grilled shrimp gyros with herbed yogurt spread; dolmades; Greek lentil salad.
Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul Julia Remembered
Oyster chowder with potatoes, spinach and corn; eggplant-tomato gratin; hamburger royale.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television The New Chicken Noodle Soup
Korean hand-torn noodle soup with chicken; a quick Korean spicy stir-fried pork; Korean stir-fried chicken with rice.
French Magnolia Cooks Strawberries
Organic sustainable greenhouse farming; strawberry cheesecake.
Lidia's Kitchen From Italy to Your Table
Mussel bruschetta; a tasting of olive oil; spaghetti in lemon cream sauce.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Edgie Veggies
An easy hack for three easy meals -- roasting root vegetables to make a pureed soup, an egg-topped hash and a Buddha bowl of grains and veggies.
People of the North Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring
The diverse culture of the Ryfylke; halibut farms, cider tastings and local legends.
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.
Fork & Hammer History on the Move
Jeff and Jamie step in to save a 120-year-old grocery store in the South End, but moving a fragile, historic structure is risky.
Cook's Country Feast of the Seven Fishes
Clams casino; a flavorful seafood risotto with shrimp, mussels and squid.
America's Test Kitchen The Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party
Shrimp cocktail; expensive gadgets that are worth the price; beef tenderloin with harissa rub and cilantro-mint relish.
Pati's Mexican Table Swinging Spirits
The Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita, in Ciudad Juarez; burritos at Burritos El Compa.
This Old House Asheville: Boulder Dash
Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
A carefree singing priest (Bing Crosby) clashes with a no-nonsense nun (Ingrid Bergman) at a school in a struggling parish.
A Christmas Wish (1950)
Rupert, a dancing squirrel, is left to fend for himself on the streets after his master turns bankrupt; unsuited for the hard life, Rupert devises a scheme to raise his master's family from poverty.
Great Performances Nutcracker From English National
The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians.
Hope of the Season: Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir
The 360-member Tabernacle Choir and 150-member orchestra, combined with guest artists and narrators, share songs and stories of Christmas.
Road trips to destinations within a half day's drive of Washington D.C. with hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee.
Nature Santa's Wild Home
Animals such as reindeer, wolverines and brown bears survive in the tundra and forest of Lapland, the northernmost region of mainland Europe.
NOVA Polar Extremes
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Making Music Empire Brass Quintet
The Empire Brass Quintet; the Neighbors decorate for the festival.
Arthur Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble; The Secret Guardians
The Tibble Twins decide to sell their art so they can buy the Krummy Kreepy Kastle; Arthur, Binky and Sue Ellen find a private woodland oasis.
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.
Weather Hunters Corky's Weird Desert Mystery
The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert.
Lyla in the Loop Lyla Gets a Grip; Rappin' Riddles
Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing; a riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
Carl the Collector Rhythm Blues; Giving Up the Ship
Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore.