Thursday, December 18th TV listings for PBS (WQED) Pittsburgh, PA HD
Wild Kratts Bass Class
While searching for smallmouth and largemouth bass, Zach Varmitech challenges Martin and Chris to a fishing contest.
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 2 on 2 Plus Stu; The Stu-Mobile
Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Carl the Collector The Magic Trick Collection; Listen Coach
Carl and Nico argue over who gets Arugula as their magician's assistant; Sheldon tries to help Carl become a good listener.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel's Winter Adventure; Neighborhood Nutcracker
Daniel and Prince Wednesday are afraid to go sledding when they see the hill's height; Daniel dances in "The Nutcracker Ballet."
Rosie's Rules Catch That Watermelon; Dino Cave
Rosie and Javi transport a watermelon to the park for the family picnic; Rosie builds a dino cave for Iggy.
Sesame Street Bert and Ernie's Opposite Day
It's Opposite Day on Sesame Street and everyone's doing things that are as different as they can be; Bert and Ernie notice that everyone's having fun doing opposites and realize they like so many opposite things too.
Work It Out Wombats! Welcome to the Treeborhood; Ice Cream Bike
Devonte J. Squirrel moves to the Treeborhood; Devonte and the Wombats create a machine that makes ice cream using a bike.
"The Hanukkah Problem" and "The Christmas Problem."
Elinor Wonders Why Make Music Naturally; Light the Way
The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.
Alma's Way To Tell or Not to Tell; Potluck Snack Time
Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous; Alma's friends won't try Aaron and Lucas' snacks.
Rick Steves' Europe Germany's Dresden and Leipzig
The capital city of Dresden, Germany's palaces and art of the Wettin dynasty; Leipzig's Bach heritage, a monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon and museums.
Rick Steves' Europe Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages
Europe's Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes; dramatic Romantic paintings depicting extreme emotions and nature; touring castles.
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.
Wild Scandinavia Fire and Ice
Exploring Scandinavia's kingdoms of fire and ice and the animals -- including muskoxen, polar bears and arctic foxes -- who must navigate the landscape as it changes around them.
Every year, up to 80 polar bears gather on the frozen shores of Barter Island on the Arctic coast of Alaska.
Antiques Roadshow Vintage Grand Rapids Hour 2
A gold watch fob chain; a Glier violin and Pfretzschner bow circa 1880; Ellis-Stickley music cabinet.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
BBC News America New
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Charleston, South Carolina
The American College of the Building Arts; the old tradition of rice harvesting; a traditional gourmet dinner at Revival; a tour of the haunted Old City Jail in Charleston, S.C.; the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving.
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.
Shops in Germany, France and Switzerland offer holiday treats and crafts.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Cinema Nomad Brazil
A woman who left her career as a journalist to become a documentary filmmaker exposes injustices in Brazilian society; street art in Sao Paulo; touring Embu das Artes, a community of craftsmen and artists.
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.
Neil Diamond: Hot August Night: NYC
Neil Diamond sings classic hits like "America" and "Sweet Caroline" in footage from recent concert performances; an intimate look at the man behind the music as he visits his hometown.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain With Daniel Amen, MD
Dr. Daniel Amen maps the brain networks that drive physical and emotional pain and reveals his practical, brain-based strategies that help you feel better, think clearer and live more fully.
Arthur and his family prepare gifts and parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Baxter Day.