Friday, April 17th TV listings for PBS (WTTW) Chicago, IL HD
Wild Kratts: Our Blue and Green World
While doing their annual Laundry Day, the Kratt brothers disagree on what is better -- blue oceans or green forests.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel's Obstacle Course; Daniel Plays in a Gentle Way
Margaret gets upset when Daniel is too fast and too loud on the obstacle course; Daniel and his friends learn that sometimes it is important to play slowly and gently.
Phoebe & Jay Fire Drill; Fruit Juice Frenzy
Phoebe, Jay and Lupe practice their fire safety plan when the fire inspector visits; Phoebe and Jay buy juice from Mr. Aguilar.
Sesame Street A Home for Fido
Chris, Elmo and Abby help Fido feel proud that he's a frog.
Work It Out Wombats! Backwards Day; Patternpalooza
It's Backwards Day in the Treeborhood; Cece, Carly and Clyde have fun with patterns.
Donkey Hodie Cheesy Con; Stanley's One-Dragon Show
Donkey is disappointed to miss Cheesy Con after she hurts her hoof; Stanley's pals help him get things back on track for his one-dragon show.
Rosie's Rules Rosie in the City; Rosie in the Country
Rosie, Javi and Papa go on an adventure when Javi's dragon gets lost in the city; Rosie looks for blue bonnets in the country.
Elinor Wonders Why Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms
Elinor and her friends investigate the purpose of smell; Elinor is excited to explore with Camilla Dromedary, but Camilla is more interested in playing dress up.
Alma's Way Howard Brings the Beat; Alma's Payday
Alma helps Howard find a drum when he joins the neighborhood drum circle; Alma and Junior try to earn toy tickets.
Antiques Roadshow Santa Fe's Museum Hill Hour 1
A 1929 New York Yankees partial team-signed ball; a New Mexico mining league trophy and photos; a Plains Indian child's beaded shirt.
NOVA Athens: Birth of Democracy
The dark secrets and innovative solutions that defined the world's first direct democracy, from mysterious fragments of ancient voting machines to mass graves and dramatic assassinations.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Summer Dinner Party
Host Julia learns how to make the grill-roasted beef tenderloin; equipment expert Adam Ried reviews gas grills; test cook Erin McMurrer shows how to make a pear-walnut upside-down cake.
Cook's Country One-Pot Meals
One-pot chicken jardiniere; the history of cooking in one pot; bird's beak paring knives; wacky cake; one-pan Mediterranean shrimp.
Death in Paradise Melodies of Murder
When the lead guitarist of a popular reggae band is murdered, Jack and his team must crack a cold case that has haunted the commissioner for years.
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review New
Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.
Washington Week With The Atlantic New
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
The killer is still at large, and Cora hunts down her main suspects while the police are stumped.
Great Performances Now Hear This: Everyone Loves Joplin New
Uncovering the lasting impact of ragtime composer Scott Joplin on today's orchestras; a restaging of Joplin's magnum opus "Treemonisha" for the 21st century.
Independent Lens Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing New
A glimpse into the lives of the immigrant grooms who care for Kentucky Derby racehorses year-round at Churchill Downs.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Chicago by "L" with Geoffrey Baer
Geoffrey Baer explores the neighborhoods, businesses and attractions along the CTA's famous elevated train lines.
When Sonia Reich was barely 9, she witnessed the execution of 12,000 Jews in Poland. Some 60 years later, the childhood trauma has come back to haunt her. Sonia is now settled in the U.S. but fears that the world is out to kill her.
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Chicago journalists break down the biggest local and national news stories of the past week.
Chicago's Western Suburbs: From Prairie Soil to Prairie Style
Brookfield Zoo; McDonald's headquarters; Frank Lloyd Wright architectural treasures; Morton Arboretum; the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus; the original Kiddieland in Melrose Park; a famous Hillside cemetery where Al Capone is buried.