Saturday, December 20th TV listings for PBS (WMED) Calais, ME HD
Energy Switch Unconventional Wisdom
Dr. Nate Hagens, Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future; Tisha Schuller, CEO of Adamantine Energy.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Tied to You
A sentimental keepsake table runner made from men's ties; deconstructing ties; creating an unusual template.
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.
Pati's Mexican Table For Love and Family
Pati reconnects with her Jewish heritage in Mexico City; pancakes and chilaquiles at Niddo.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Speedy Pasta: Italy vs. U.S.
Tuna and caper pasta; quick bread; a woman determined to save the recipes of Italian grandmothers who make pasta by hand; a farm where three local products turn into a fast pasta with Parmesan, prosciutto and tomatoes.
Lidia's Kitchen Know Your Cheese
Crispy cheese bowls; four-cheese baked macaroni; cheesy baked chicken wings.
Relish Vegan Eats Fit for a Carnivore: Collards, Cornbread and Kelaguen
Aubry Walch and Kale Walch recreate their grandma's recipe for chamorro kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives; chef K Taylor and Mariam Omari of Chef K's Revolutionary Catering make American and Kenyan styles of collard greens without meat.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Everyone Is Wrong About Pie!
Pie pastry; pumpkin pie with a caramelized pumpkin filling; blind baking; pie pan performance; a freeform three berry crostata.
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.
Five short character sketches feature interesting Mainers doing their art or craft. Included is a famous Down East boatbuilder, a plein air artist, a puppet-maker, a marine antiques restorer, and the proprietor of a unique toy museum.
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.
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.
Host Lindsay Paris visits eight regional destinations from the coast of Maine to the Berkshires to explore Christmas traditions and events in New England.
The United States Army Field Band: Sound the Bells
The United States Army Field Band performs a concert filled with holiday favorites, hosted by Jason Newton at the Lyric Opera House in Baltimore.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
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.
Keeping Up Appearances Country Retreat
Hyacinth wants to buy a cheap cottage in the country to use as a weekend retreat.
As Time Goes By Relationships
After finding Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) with another woman, Jean (Judi Dench) responds to the attentions of his publisher (Philip Bretherton).
Death in Paradise The Mystery Man
A mystery man flees the scene after a shot is fired at charity fundraiser and the host is found dead in his study.
Father Brown The Island of Dreams
When Father Brown visits Chummy's holiday camp, it doesn't take long for someone to die-de-die.
Queens of Mystery The Modern Art of Murder: Part 1
The body of the gallery owner's ex-husband unexpectedly forms the gruesome centerpiece of a star artist's installation, marring the debut of Aunt Cat's own art exhibit at Wildemarsh's trendiest new gallery.
Austin City Limits Jacob Collier; Nickel Creek
Six-time Grammy Award-winner Jacob Collier performs highlighs from his Djesse series; formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek presents songs from "Celebrants."
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.
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.
Velvet A Wedding and a Funeral
As Rita and Pedro's wedding day approaches, the girls plan a special surprise; Alberto's loss grants him new strength and perspective.
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.
We'll Meet Again Freedom Summer
People who lost touch after the civil rights movement hope to reconnect.
Europe's defense policy; analysis and reports on Europe's efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities and reduce its reliance on the U.S.
Yndi Yoga YNDI Restorative Flow
Gentle yoga postures and movements to help quiet the mind; stretching areas of the body that hold tension and build strength from foundational postures.
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.
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.