Wednesday, December 17th TV listings for PBS (WTTW) Chicago, IL
Nature Cat The Parade of Pets; Hal's Pals
The crew needs to find a way to pull parade floats when Nature Cat forgets to put gas in the tractors; the gang searches for Hal's pond pals.
Arthur Buster's Breathless; The Fright Stuff
Buster's friends learn he has asthma in "Buster's Breathless"; Halloween pranks run amok in "The Fright Stuff.".
Wild Kratts Mystery of the Weird Looking Walrus
Zach Varmitech kidnaps a herd of walruses.
Weather Hunters Christmas in Africa
Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow.
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.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Someone Else's Feelings; Empathy at School
Mom helps Daniel be empathetic to someone else's feelings; Daniel helps Chrissie look for her lost bracelet.
Rosie's Rules Rosie's Christmas in Mexico
Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.
Sesame Street Elmo's Little Star
Elmo keeps practicing and does not give up until he learns how to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on his piano.
Work It Out Wombats! Zadie's Horrible Haircut; A Day Out With Babby New
Zadie must face her fear and go to the barber for a haircut; Malik discovers smart devices have limitations.
Donkey Hodie Snow Day; Snow Surprise Challenge
Panda enjoys a snow day his own way; Bob Dog wants to win at Gameshow Gator's new snowy game.
Elinor Wonders Why Junior Ranger Elinor; Big Brother
Junior Ranger Elinor and Ranger Rabbit's favorite forest spot is ruined by a fire; Ari is upset because Miri gets all the attention.
Alma's Way Alma on Ice; Junior's Lost Tooth
Rafia and Alma have trouble ice skating; Alma helps Junior find his missing tooth.
Molly of Denali Heat Wave; It Came From Beyond
A heat wave hits Qyah and Molly is determined to find out the highest temperature on record; Molly and Trini must save Qyah from a wildflower.
Antiques Roadshow Vintage Grand Rapids Hour 1
A Navajo Germantown blanket; a 1967 Gerald Ford letter; an 1881 Jasper Cropsey oil painting.
NOVA Ice Age Footprints
A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas.
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 Beef, Dressed Up
Spice-crusted steaks; supermarket bacon; electric griddles; grilled bacon burgers with caramelized onion.
Antique dealer Jean White is embracing her new life and friends in France; she continues to be drawn into mysteries, from minor offenses to murder investigation; her late husband's killer remains at large, preparing to get revenge.
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
Covers breaking news, arts and entertainment, business, crime and law, education, health, politics, and science and nature stories relevant to diverse communities and national audiences.
PBS News Hour New
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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.
Covers breaking news, arts and entertainment, business, crime and law, education, health, politics, and science and nature stories relevant to diverse communities and national audiences.
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
American Masters Starring Dick Van Dyke New
Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business.
Frontline Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question New
An investigation of Iran's nuclear program in the aftermath of the U.S. and Israeli strikes.
This Old House Asheville: Community Carpenters
Kevin visits a high school carpentry program that's helping the community; meeting with an electrician in North Asheville; Tommy helps homeowner Paula turn an antique chest into a bathroom vanity.
Ask This Old House Sustainable Grass, Driveway Lights
Jenn visits a Rhode Island sod farm to see what sustainable grass alternatives they've been experimenting with; Tom and Kevin discuss the most common types of nailhead and shank designs; Heath brightens up a dark driveway.
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Covers breaking news, arts and entertainment, business, crime and law, education, health, politics, and science and nature stories relevant to diverse communities and national audiences.