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DCI Barnaby's plans to move to the village of Fletcher's Cross are disrupted when the wife of a landowner is bludgeoned to death in the village of Midsomer Worthy with a cricket bat while out walking her dog. The bat belongs to the landowner's son, but has no fingerprints on it. Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Troy gradually find themselves caught up in a succession of sinister murders. Guest starring Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter, The Crown).
DCI Barnaby's plans to move to the village of Fletcher's Cross are disrupted when the wife of a landowner is bludgeoned to death in the village of Midsomer Worthy with a cricket bat while out walking her dog. The bat belongs to the landowner's son, but has no fingerprints on it. Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Troy gradually find themselves caught up in a succession of sinister murders. Guest starring Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter, The Crown).
See how Diana defied expectations and evolved into one of the most impactful icons of our time. Look back on her life through a contemporary lens that credits her choices, suffering and triumphs as the ultimate disrupter for a generation of women.
Explore Thomas Boleyn's determination to elevate the family name and make his mark in the Tudor court.
Joseph follows in the path of the reformers as he travels through Switzerland and Germany and commemorates the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. "Out of love and concern for the truth and with the object of eliciting it..." So begins Martin Luther's 95 theses hung on the door of Wittenberg's Castle Church on October 31, 1517. Thanks to the printing press, within two months his 95 Theses spread throughout Europe where they found fertile ground in Switzerland in Zurich priest Ulrich Zwingli and elsewhere and grew into the Protestant Reformation, which would shape the western world's religious and cultural future. Join Joseph as he follows this historical trail.
Join ROADSHOW to visit Virginia Beach. Featured finds include a 1964 Cassius Clay twice-signed promotional print, modern Abdullah Qandeel "Red" and "Love" oils, and an early 18th-century Chinese celadon vase. Which is valued at $50,000-$80,000?
The lasting influence of the Chinese in Jamaica is explored by Chef Walter Staib in the kitchen and on the street. Unique Asian-Jamaican fusion recipes include janga eggrolls with star fruit relish, and spicy shumai with Thai chili.
We race through our days, breathless and exhausted at the end. Did we achieve a lot? Probably - but at what cost to our wellness? It's time to slow down and enjoy cooking and eating. In this episode, we're headed to Tuscany to visit my old friend, Tony Quiles, a retired New York City police officer who traded his big-city life for a quiet place in the Italian countryside and never looked back. Recipes: Pureed White Bean Soup with Spicy Sauteed Carrots; Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
In this episode, the Kitchen Queens go beyond the boil, preparing inventive dishes featuring the seasonal delicacy, including Crawfish Balls, Crawfish Grillades and Blackened Catfish Florentine with White Wine Crawfish Cream Sauce.
Sheri creates a country ham salad and a peach and lemony ricotta salad. She heads to Madisonville, Tennessee, to meet Allan Benton, the King of Country Ham, who shares secrets about his legendary Smoky Mountain hams and bacon. Allan and his wife, Sharon, make two-ingredient biscuits and red-eye gravy, and Sheri gives a tip on using all the parts of a country ham.
In this episode, co-host Amy Traverso sits down with comedian and author John Hodgman in his hometown of Brookline, Massachusetts, to talk about how growing up there shaped his comedy. In New Hampshire's famed White Mountains, host Richard Wiese scales Cathedral Ledge, a tough climb that offers sweeping views across the Saco River Valley as its reward. Lingering in New Hampshire, we explore New England's largest outdoor sculpture park, the Andres Institute of Art in Brookline.
Christine takes viewers through the beautiful streets and layers of Krakow, to learn its Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment history, when it was an intellectual and cultural center of Europe. She gets a special tour of Copernicus' alma mater: Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius, from the University's Dean. Next, she takes us inside the Krzysztofory Palace Museum, set inside a 17th century baroque palace, to learn about Kraków's UNESCO-status Nativity scenes, and to learn the legend of the Lajkonik. Then, it's up to Wawel Castle, perched high upon a hill, then back down to Old Town for the annual Wawel Dragon legend and parade.
Arne, Frida, and Stig explore Lofoten, an archipelago in the North Atlantic that's famous for its Cod. The team visits the Holmen Culinary Resort, where Frida, Stig, and Chef Valentine Warner create dishes and cocktails that are inspired by the flavors of the sea.
Chef Christer Rodseth travels to Northern Norway, where he discovers the rich food traditions of the Sami people. On the breathtaking and vast plateau of Finnmarksvidda north of Kautokeino, Christer serves up home-made sausages, and braised reindeer shank to his new northern friends. This episode promises to be an unforgettable journey through the rich and diverse cuisine of Northern Norway.
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Hot Ukrainian Borscht. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares our recommended bread lames. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes host Bridget Lancaster her favorite Deli Rye Bread.
Cooking fish can be tricky but not with these easy, foolproof fish recipes. First, Sara is joined by food journalist and influencer Anna Gass (who also happened to be her former intern) to make Pesce all'Acqua Pazza- a simple fish poached in a cherry tomato sauce that prevents overcooking. Then Sara goes to tiny, romantic Key West to cook with renowned seafood chef Norman Van Aken. He makes a local Bahamian Soup with fresh caught snapper and a "Cut Up" Salad, a potluck of fruit, plucked from the dinner guests trees. Recipes: Pesce all'Acqua Pazza; Bahamian Soup; Cut Up Fruit Salad.
The elevator cab is built. Leftover flooring is used to make a modern feature for the kitchen island. The homeowner visits an audio-visual showroom to explore AV solutions for accessibility. Back at the house, the new solar panels are installed.
Richard helps a homeowner troubleshoot why her shower quickly runs out of hot water; Kevin heads to Upstate New York to meet with maker Jimmy DiResta and learns how to make a leather tote bag.
Just like every workshop needs a workbench, every garden needs a potting bench. The Woodsmith crew teams up with Garden Gate magazine to build and outfit a potting bench that keeps your gardening gear organized.
Ribs rank among our favorite foods for smoking and are one of the primal pleasures of barbecue. Few ribs are more primal-or satisfying-than our first dish: Brontosaurus-size, grass-fed, barbecued beef plate ribs. Next up: spare ribs from heritage breed Berkshire hogs, slathered with Jamaican jerk seasoning and smoked over exotic pimento wood. Our third rack comes from Colorado: Spice-Smoked Lamb Ribs with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce. And to round out the meal: a delectably different coleslaw-apple sweetened and hickory-smoked, and smoky bacon-cheddar cheese cornbread. From offset smokers and upright barrel smokers to electric smokers and handheld smoking devices, we'll show you the tools and fuels you need to get the job done. Recipes: Big Bad Beef Ribs; Jamaican Jerk Spare Ribs; Spice-Smoked Lamb Ribs with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce; Smoked Slaw; Smoked Cheese-Bacon Cornbread.
Christopher Kimball searches Paris for new spins on bistro classics, starting with a surprising take on French Onion Soup. Back at Milk Street, Rose Hattabaugh makes Oven-Baked Three-Layer Croque Monsieur Sandwiches, a fuss-free recipe that's doable on any night of the week. Finally, Rosemary Gill prepares a modern twist on garlic bread: Garlic Toasts with Goat Cheese and Herb Salad.
In Ciudad Juarez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture's traditions. Together they head to the iconic Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita. Later, she savors an icon of Juarez's food scene, the burrito, at Burritos El Compa where the Olivares are keeping their family legacy alive.
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine with Herbes de Provence. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about cooking wines. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Bridget Lancaster showstopping Profiteroles.
Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Jamaican Oxtail, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about oxtail dishes around the world. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for countertop compost bins, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Jamaican Rice and Peas.
Chile stretches across all climatic zones and is squeezed between the Andes Mountains to the east and the South Pacific to the west. This landscape offers the hosts an opportunity to visit three wineries located in distinct landscapes to find wines that reflect each region's climate. Chef Carlos Gonzalez takes on the challenge to make dishes complementing the flavors of each wine. Will he succeed?
There's bread and the bread of Altamura, a small city in Puglia famous for 'the best bread on earth.' Heading to the bakery, Panificio de Gesu, I find out it's true. Mountain-shaped loaves, made from 90-year-old starter; baked fresh all day long are the best on earth. We make some yummy sandwiches from this bread and a loaf from my hometown to showcase the role of healthy breads in our diet. Recipes: Tofu Breakfast Sandwich; Mighty Bread Tempeh Sandwich
Pristine white beaches and spectacular mosques greet Martin as he wanders the east coast of the Malay Peninsula. He trades in his kitchen cleaver for scuba gear and gets up close and in person with beautiful coral reefs. For a taste of history and the common life he samples the popular egg and toast breakfast at the famous Tai Peng Canteen, where Mr. Wong the original owner who emigrated from Hainan Island to open the cafe back in 1941, is still living above the shop.
Getting the chance to gather your loved ones around the table can be difficult in the fast-paced world we live in so in this show Lidia reminds us to always savor our time at the dinner table. Granddaughter Olivia Bastianich joins Lidia in her kitchen to practice a technique of creating a simple, yet elegant Citrus and Fennel Salad. Everybody likes Lidia's crispy Smashed Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, and she walks us through how to execute them with ease. And for the star of the table, Lidia's Roast Pork Shoulder is one of those festive preparations that requires time to cook, but the oven does most of the work! So let's cook up a feast with Lidia to enjoy with the ones we love!
Brownsville, Texas, on the border of Mexico, is where you'll find some of the best tacos in the U.S., both in variety and quality. It's also a place where border politics have direct and immediate consequences, and where Elon Musk built a launch site for Space X rockets to Mars. How do tacos reflect such a diverse place?
In this episode, host Richard Wiese heads to Killington, Vermont, for women's World Cup skiing and to chat with Olympic skiers before hitting the slopes himself. Next, he ventures to New Hampshire to meet artist Eric Aho and see him work on one of his famed "ice cut" paintings at a frozen lake. Finally, we visit the campus of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, for a tour of the monumental murals at Baker-Berry Library painted by Jose Clemente Orozco in the 1930s.
The project is in the home stretch. The geothermal equipment is in, and a final review is given. A fire-rate door with zero threshold is installed, and the last pieces of the kitchen appliances are installed. The new HERS score is revealed.
Lee cleans up a backyard by removing invasive plants; Mark discusses chimney caps and how to know if you need one; Richard installs a bidet toilet and shares what bidet options are available.
Join ROADSHOW to visit Virginia Beach. Featured finds include a 1964 Cassius Clay twice-signed promotional print, modern Abdullah Qandeel "Red" and "Love" oils, and an early 18th-century Chinese celadon vase. Which is valued at $50,000-$80,000?
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
A modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, that features the lives of four unmarried daughters in an Indian family.
Relish the distinctive sounds of St. Vincent and Joy Oladokun. The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP Daddy's Home. Versatile singer/tunesmith Oladkun performs tunes from her album In Defense of My Own Happiness.
Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison Gorditas. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for tortilla presses. Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster New Mexico Biscochitos.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula was once the bustling center of the mining world during the late 1800s copper boom. Chef Walter Staib meets with an old friend to discover the roots of a "Yooper" and learn some regional recipes like a planked-style Lake Superior whitefish.
This episode is a demonstration of the versatility of merengues. Chef Julia Child observes pastry chef Charlotte Akoto as she creates three different desserts: merengue sandwiches with chocolate cream center, chocolate merengues with a caramel cream filling, and a merengue Napoleon with whipped cream and fresh fruit . First, she demonstrates the techniques used to make several different kinds of merengues, forming the part of the dessert that will serve as the base for a variety of cream and fruit fillings. Then she shows Child how to make the fillings themselves, and does a final assembly of all the ingredients.
The kitchen counters are installed. Tommy builds a columned divider between the eating area and mudroom. Richard points out the mechanical improvements in the basement. Mauro applies a special magnetic paint for messages and notes in the kitchen.
Our cameras continue to follow the wildlife dramas in Yellowstone, and Spring brings many new challenges. While the brutal cold temperatures and deep snow of winter have gone, the weather is still erratic and there's the impending danger of the Thaw. When temperatures are high enough to melt the snowpack, millions of tonnes of water will cascade down the mountain, bulldozing everything in its path. Wildlife cameraman Jeff Hogan discovers a nest of Great Gray owls. There are three chicks, but one is a runt, significantly smaller than its siblings and at risk of starvation. And when the worst storms for years hit the Beartooth Mountains, Jeff wonders whether it can hang on. Down on the Snake River the family of beavers is busy making the most of the Spring vegetation. Infra red cameras give Jeff and host Kirk Johnson a secret view of life inside the lodge, as the beavers squabble over food. Kirk also dons a dry suit to head underwater to admire the engineering skills of these rodents. Massive boulders and branches are there to strengthen their dams, but will they be enough to withstand the Thaw. When the torrent of water begins to hit, Kirk joins a hydrologist to help measure the water flow in the rivers and work out how this year's weather has affected the Thaw. And bear expert Casey Anderson follows a mother grizzly and her cubs - and explains that the biggest dangers come not from other predators, but surprisingly from their own kind.
Discover how the "Don't Tread on Me" flag, such a potent symbol of independence, has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history.
The cowboy is the quintessential American fiercely independent, brave, and laconic. Examine the myths and realities of this archetype, which remains as potent as ever in the 21st century.
Singer/songwriter Allison Russell and indie rock act The Weather Station offer an hour of acclaimed music. Russell performs her renowned album Outside Child, while the Weather Station's Tamara Lindeman, plays tunes from her LP Ignorance.
Kevin meets Mike Duckett in New Hampshire to see the plans for the DeWitt family's specially adapted home from HFOT. Norm, Tom and Kevin join builder Ken Dionne and his team to help with framing the exterior walls. Kevin then travels to Florida to meet Justin Gaertner, another veteran who also received a HFOT home. Kevin rejoins the project in New Hampshire and finds that all the exterior walls are secured and the truss roof is going up.
The chair is the most used daytime furniture in every home. This unconventional corner chair is the perfect way to make sitting in the corner fun. Made of a bent lamination arm rest supported by turned red oak spindles with a plank seat. You need to see this to believe it!
The sun's rays cause chemical reactions in our yards, on the faces of our homes, and even indoors. Learn more about calculating and optimizing the cooling load for any home, and investigate passive solar science, low e films, and ozone in the home, along with a permaculture plan for their property in general.
With Athens as a backdrop, Diane explores the foods that unite us, meaning the foods so many of us have in common regardless of where we are from. Can soba noodles be grecophied? Yes, with a little tahini, shrimp and olive oil! Can Greek filling of a classic spanakopita be repurposed as a filling for an American baked potato? Indeed! Can the idea of a chicken gyro morph into a Greek-style fajita? We're guessing you know the answer! In this playful, informative episode, Diane ventures beyond tradition into the global world, embracing new ingredients, inspired by Athens' vibrant dining scene, and christening a whole bevy of new recipes Greek!
The simplest weeknight meal starts with two pieces of bread and today Sara's got takes on two American favorites. First, she joins a beekeeper in Savannah, Georgia to make a Rosemary Honey and Georgia Peach Chutney Burger. Next, midwestern Kielbasa Sandwiches get an added kick with kimchee and cheddar cheese.
Join us on a spirited journey as we explore the rich history of Applejack and Apple Brandy, discovering their colonial origins and witnessing the meticulous distillation process at America's oldest distillery. Chef Walter Staib returns to the historic Harriton House to fire up some apple inspired recipes, including Scallopini of Pork with Stuffing, a sizzling Apple Flambe and more.
Test cook Elle Simone Scott bakes host Julia Collin Davison a decadent Milk Chocolate Cremeux Tart. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about coconut products. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster the ultimate Sweet Cream Ice Cream.
Bryan Roof visits Puerto Rico and shares his version of Guanimes con Bacalao with host Toni Tipton-Martin. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about Salt Cod, and Lawman Johnson and host Bridget Lancaster whip up delicious Pina Coladas.
In this episode, we look to the flavors of the Middle Eastern table. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark prepares Hummus Fatteh with earthy, nutty flavors. Then, Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes Green Shakshuka including leeks, spinach and peas. To finish, Christopher Kimball demonstrates a Chicken Shawarma that uses the intense heat of the broiler to char chicken thighs and onion slices.
At a local yogurt purveyor in Athens, Diane enjoys a true Greek classic: thick, tart Greek yogurt with honey, great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delving into this simple pleasure leads her on an excursion to a small artisanal producer of Greek yogurt in the mountains of the Peloponnese. He follows the whole process of making yogurt and learns the secrets of setting then straining this iconic Greek food. Back in the kitchen, Diane prepares scrumptious dishes that illustrate the versatility of Greek yogurt for every meal of the day. Zucchini-Yogurt Savory Pie; Lamb Baked in Greek Yogurt; Greek Yogurt Cheesecake.
On the menu, desserts with a one-two punch-- they satisfy your sweet tooth and deliver significant health benefits at the same time. Recipe: Honey yogurt tart with graham cracker crust - Blackberry sage ice pops - 3-Ingredient chocolate almond bark with cherries - Pear brown Betty
Three young farmers are taking on running one of the oldest family farms in the country, one spear at a time. After a visit to their asparagus farm, George prepares a trio of top spear dishes including asparagus coconut milk soup, asparagus duck pasta, and asparagus quick bread. Then he takes trip to the emerald jewel, Shelter Island, to pick up farm fresh produce with chef Alex as they craft their signature farm table. Good to Know Tip: Asparagus, tip of the spear. George's recipes: - Asparagus Coconut Milk Soup - Asparagus & Duck Pasta - Asparagus Quick Bread.
Maggie and Lindsey visit a farm in Henry County that raises saltwater shrimp. Recipes include shrimp spring rolls and head-on shrimp.
Come spring, Lidia gets very excited to visit the market. The colors, the aromas, that first harvest, it all ignites her creative side to get cooking after a long winter. So join her inspiration and whip up a batch of Cannellini Pesto Dip, with granddaughter Julia Manuali who serves it up with a crudite spread. To honor those springtime vegetables, Lidia makes her classic Spaghetti Primavera starring zucchini, green beans, peas and of course asparagus! And did you know springtime ricotta is always the sweetest, so Lidia's Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata tastes best made this time of year! Spring has sprung, get inspired with Lidia's Kitchen!
This week on Weekends with Yankee, senior food editor Amy Traverso visits Worcester, Massachusetts, where she meets the husband-and-wife duo running the doughnut shop Glazy Susan, followed by a trip to American Vinegar Works, where she picks up some artisanal vinegar. With that in hand, she heads to the restaurant Deadhorse Hill, where executive chef Jared Forman shows how to cook pork katsu curry. Then, it's off to southern New Hampshire for adventurer Richard Wiese's journey up famed Mount Monadnock. Joined on the trek by Everest climber Paul Giorgio, Richard highlights everything you should pack in your backpack for a climb such as this, particularly in winter, and along the way we get a glimpse at the different types of people who take on a challenge such as this one. Finally, we make our way to Bethlehem, New Hampshire, to meet the owners of Wozz! Kitchen Creations and explore the flavors and techniques that make their spreads and sauces so special.
Christine takes viewers through the beautiful streets and layers of Krakow, to learn its Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment history, when it was an intellectual and cultural center of Europe. She gets a special tour of Copernicus' alma mater: Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius, from the University's Dean. Next, she takes us inside the Krzysztofory Palace Museum, set inside a 17th century baroque palace, to learn about Kraków's UNESCO-status Nativity scenes, and to learn the legend of the Lajkonik. Then, it's up to Wawel Castle, perched high upon a hill, then back down to Old Town for the annual Wawel Dragon legend and parade.
Australia is a popular travel destination but most never visit the rural and beautiful southeastern coastline of the country. A group of friends (Jeff Aiello, David Boomer, Jon Neely) that are award-winning landscape cinematographers set out along the Princes Highway to film a different side of a land down under. Along the way, small fishing towns, stunning rain forests and advice from the locals about where to explore next leads to unplanned adventures.
It's the bright lights of the stage for Samantha as she joins the cast of RENT for a vocal warmup on stage at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre before meeting CEO Peter Ramsey for a tour of the fully restored gem of a playhouse. In Manchester's Cat Alley, artists Vivian Beer and Dave Hady introduce Samantha to this one-of-a-kind feline fiesta of street art and good vibes. Nearby, Samantha takes in the fascinating historical artifacts on display at the Millyard Museum and talks with local expert John Clayton about how Manchester became a model city and hotspot of forward-thinking during the Industrial Revolution--a spirit that was carried into the computer age by Ralph Baer, Manchester resident and the founding father of modern video games. Then it's on to scenic Portsmouth where Sam finds something new to explore in the Museum of Dumb Guy Stuff (the brainchild of two retired guys united by a quirky passion for history and a need to stay out of their wives' hair). For an excellent coffee break, Samantha pops into Cup of Joe where she meets owner and Portsmouth's Assistant Mayor, JoAnna Kelley. In nearby Dover, Samantha is taught the fine art of making authentic dumplings at Hong Asian Noodle Bar where three friends created a restaurant serving the food they grew up with in China. To wash it all down, Samantha heads to Throwback Brewery in North Hampton, where she "throws back" a pint of hand-crafted microbrew with Master Brewer Annette Lee. Samantha is nostalgic as she heads to her former hometown of New Castle and meets her mom, Ellie Mae Brown, for a "beach day" before visiting a nearby grand dame coastal hotel, Wentworth by the Sea. She ends her trip with a cool cocktail and hot jazz at Jimmy's Jazz Club in Portsmouth.
Join Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins as they drive the first leg of Route 66 and discover America's Muslim roots, a history that goes back to the1800s. Along the way, the young couple experience some tests in their relationship.
In California, Dule Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities.
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Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry.
Sunny and Jess' personal lives go from bad to worse while they struggle to keep focused. Meanwhile, the suspect list grows, and a mother and son are put under the microscope.
Van der Valk is called in to investigate the grisly and theatrical murder of a lawyer. As a discovered cryptic note leads to further murders, Van der Valk and his team must race to uncover the truth before the killer can strike again.
Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.
The gang wants to climb to the top of Mighty Mountain, but some ATV riders keep getting in the way! Can the crew still enjoy their day? / The pals decide to split up after an argument. Oh no! Can they reunite and help each other out?
After George has a lucky streak, his friends pressure him to wish for a snow day. Can George deliver? Or is he out of luck? Educational Objective: George and friends learn the difference between luck and pure coincidence. Prunella's excited about making the gymnastics team...until she realizes practice starts at 6am! Will she honor her commitment...or hit the snooze button? Educational Objective: Prunella learns the importance of dedication to the things-and people-you care about.
Not So Splash - In the middle of summer, Olive and Otto must figure out why parts of the town are turning snowy and cold. Curriculum: Measurement; using a thermometer and comparing temperatures. By the Book - Olive and Otto interrogate two suspects to figure out which one is innocent and which one is guilty. Curriculum: Measurement; time.
The gang travels to the Gobi Desert to discover the last remaining wild camels in the world. They experience the harshness of the desert landscape and are rescued from it only by the wild Bactrian camels and their amazing survival skills.
Martin and Chris are trying to decide on their next wild cat adventure when they learn that Zach Varmitech has decided to "catnap" a Black Jaguar to use as a symbol for his new spybots.
Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.
Molly and Trini are on a quest for fireweed to make into all sorts of treats even ice cream! But when a storm rolls in, they must pause their hike to find food and shelter. The land provides many gifts but will fireweed be one of them?
Climb Every Mountain Molly invites Oscar to go mountain climbing with her and Grandpa Nat, but a fear of heights makes Oscar unsure he can do it. Will a little information and encouragement be enough to help Oscar overcome his fears? Happy Trails Travis the tourist returns to Qyah to photograph a "rare" willow ptarmigan. Turns out his map is more than a little out of date. With the help of Grandpa Nat, Molly and Tooey help Travis update his map and find the common state bird.
AJ builds a gadget to help people understand Fur Blur's squeaks. But, the gadget misfires and makes people squeak instead of talk. Sparks' Crew must find ways to communicate information non-verbally in order to locate and reverse the gadget. Curriculum: There are many ways to communicate information including verbally, acting things out, writing, and making noise. / Sparks Crew wants to make their own theme song, but they have no musical instruments. How can they find a way to make sounds of different pitches? Curriculum: The pitch of a sound can be changed when the object changes in size, length, or liquid volume.
(topic: Fractions) - When the kids fail to stop Hacker from stealing Pandora's box in mythological Greece, they must solve a riddle and complete challenges to satisfy Zeus and earn a second chance. In the course of their adventure, Matt, Jackie and Inez discover that a fraction is a problem in sharing. The challenge is solving increasingly difficult problems in sharing while they confront a myriad of mythological creatures. The Big Idea: When you need to divide things up into parts and share them, fractions are the numbers you use.
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
A Plan for Sand - Nick and Sally are playing in their sandbox, but there's not enough room for them to build their castles. The Cat arrives to take them to the biggest sandbox they'll ever see! In the desert, they meet Carmela the Camel who teaches them about how camels are adapted to live in the dry, sandy climate. Whale Music - Nick and Sally have made a song to sing to their moms, but they can't get the ending quite right. The Cat in the Hat takes them to meet the best singing teacher in the world, Humphrey the Humpback Whale! While bobbing in the ocean, Humphrey teaches the kids that whales communicate by singing, and that it's not how you sing that matters, but what you're saying in the song. The kids return home to delight their mothers with their song!
Fishtastic: Pinkalicious and Peter are super excited to go fishing at the beach, but the fish they catch is unlike any they've seen before. Maybe a little music is all Pinkalicious needs to realize there is more to being a magni-fish-cent fish besides the color of your scales. Curriculum: (Music) Singing is a way to express joy. The Pink Ness Monster: No one in Pinkville has ever seen the legendary Pink Ness monster before. Frida has her heart set on being the first and Pinkalicious will do whatever it takes to bring this monster to life. Curriculum: (Visual Arts) Creating a sculpture from everyday objects. Interstitial: Blues singer Vaneese Thomas makes up a song with kids and shows that the blues can make you feel all sorts of emotions.
"Mr. Socko" Peter is missing one of his favorite lucky socks! To help her brother out, Pinkalicious creates a sock puppet with the sock Peter has. Pinkalicious and Peter then work with the puppet, Mr. Socko, to retrace Peter's steps to find its other pair. Curriculum: (Visual Arts) An introduction to creating a puppet through found objects and learning to manipulate (or operate) it to create its character and show emotion. "A Pinkapurrfect Pet" The Pinkertons discover a cat on their front doorstep! Pinkalicious and Peter realize that while taking care of a cat is tough, things can get even hairier when they wake up to find three new kittens. Curriculum: (STEAM) Explore the design thinking aspect of STEAM. Interstitial: (Reuse from Season 1) Kids build puppets with Sarah Nolen and learn how to bring character and movement to puppet performances.
The Ring Problem - Giant land. When the Giant drops the diamond ring he's about to give Giantess, it bounces into a pipe. He needs his very small friends Peg and Cat to get it back. The Wedding Problem - Giant land. When Peg and Cat are chosen to organize the Giants' wedding, they must get the twelve steps for a giant wedding in just the right order.
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It's Grandparents' Day on Sesame Street! Everyone is coming together to celebrate with a cookout. Gabrielle and her Grandma Nell are making their family's world-famous Grandpa ZZ's Triple Cheesy Macareenie. While Elmo, Tamir and Gabrielle help Grandma Nell prepare the dish, Grandma Nell tells them the story of how her Grandpa ZZ's dish all started. Grandpa ZZ wanted to make macaroni and cheese to share with the family, but he didn't have enough cheese! He found three small pieces of cheese and mixed them with butter, and milk and created the Triple Cheesy Macareenie. The best part about making it is being able to cook it together as a family. Just like how Grandma Nell made it with her grandpa, Gabrielle and Tamir get to make it with Grandma Nell every year for Grandparents' Day.
Louisa hatches a plan to trade mud pies for stickers, but Zeke can't remember his perfect mud pie recipe. / Mr. E yearns to paint a square, but Quique's lessons aren't helping. Can Zadie's photos bring students to the class to inspire Mr. E?
The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. Super fans Sammy and Louisa save the celebration! / This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.
The Family Campout - Daniel and Dad Tiger head to the "Dad and Me" Camp-out, joined by his friends and their dads. When Katerina arrives with her mom, she notices that she's the only one who brought her mom. Henrietta assures Katerina that all families are different, and that's okay. A Game Night for Everyone - Daniel and Mom are on their way to "Mom and Me" Game Night when they run into O and X the Owl. O isn't sure if he can go to Game Night without a mom, but Uncle X assures him that he has his uncle, who loves him very much, to bring him.
Daniels Blueberry Paws - Daniel Tiger gets a special treat from Prince Tuesday's fruity ice treat cart, but when he's distracted by the other flavors, his ice starts to melt. Mom Tiger teaches Daniel to enjoy the "wow" - his blueberry ice - before it's gone. Wow at the Library - Daniel and O the Owl are enjoying a pop-up story at the library with Uncle X when O flutters off to find more books to read. X teaches O to enjoy the book they're already reading - the "wow" that's happening right now.
The Doorman is upgrading the building's emergency system, and in the lobby now is a big red emergency button that George is dying to push. When George plays fetch with Hundley and their ball is lost, George thinks that this is an emergency worthy of pushing that button! Push it he does, and the fire crew is on their way. What George doesn't know is that the ball went down the elevator shaft, causing the elevator to break down with The Man with the Yellow Hat stuck inside - a REAL emergency! Will the fire crew rescue his friend (before his ice cream melts)? And will George learn when he should, and should not, push that button? / Flying home from a fishing tournament, George and The Man with the Yellow Hat encounter a storm, so they land and spend the night at a Prairie Nature Center. Their friend and guide, Inez, raises endangered Black Footed Ferrets and releases them into the wild. George has several close encounters with one of the ferrets, who likes to play chase and steal George's fishing trophy! When it's time to release the ferret into the wild, George surprises the ferret with a gift...but George is the one who ends up surprised when the ferret becomes a stowaway on the plane ride back home!
At the museum, George stumbles upon a closed Earth Science exhibit. Inspired, George decides to start his own rock collection and finds a great bunch of them in the park. Back at home, George accidentally cracks open a rock and is amazed to discover beautiful crystals inside! What else could George break open that might have a surprise? As George goes to work cracking open fruits and household items, Professors Wiseman, Pizza and Einstein realize that George's geode - and a trip to a special cave - might be exactly what the exhibit needs to be awesome again. / The Country Square Dance is tonight and George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are on their way to get their shoes shined. George spots a fun airplane chair through a storefront window and goes to investigate. It's a barber shop! The barber shows George some of his special techniques and George is amazed. He never realized how fascinating hair is! When the barber steps out, George steps in - and ends up giving Bill, Mr. Renkins, and The Man with the Yellow Hat unique hair styles memorable enough for the dance.
Donkey makes Grampy a card to tell him how special he is to her, but on her way to deliver it, she gets into a few sticky situations. / Harriett's new invention isn't attracting penguins as she hoped. Can Donkey and Panda help figure out why?
Donkey's cousin comes to visit, but they don't like doing the same things anymore. Can they still have fun together?/When Purple Panda wonders if he likes being different from other pandas, Donkey helps him realize his differences make him special.
Follow That Roly Poly - The Exploring Club is looking for somewhere really cool to explore when they find a Roly Poly that leads them on their next adventure -- under a log! After careful observation, they realize that there's an entire community of critters that lives under logs. It's a like a tiny town! Finally, they put the log back the way they found it and learn that you don't have to look far to find a grand adventure in nature. Rain, Rain Don't Go Away - Elinor, Ari and Olive are in the park playing when their fun is cut short, because it starts to rain. This makes Elinor wonder, "why does it need to rain?" The kids soon observe lots of ways the rain is helpful to plants and animals: it helps snails stay slimy, fills up bird baths, keeps frog ponds full, and keeps the grass green. Now the kids know that a rain shower is very useful to nature. Also, rain makes the best thing ever for kids - PUDDLES to jump in!
Princess Pea has found a cocoon in her yard and can't wait for it to turn into a butterfly, but it's taking so long! To find out why, the Super Readers jump into the e-book Tilden the Caterpillar where they meet a little caterpillar in a big hurry. They'll have to help him prepare to transform into a butterfly. Educational Objectives: To learn that it's hard to be patient, but it's worth the wait. Kids will play with the alphabet and identify the letters L, E, A, and F. They'll practice the magic of spelling and use the power to read to change the story and save the day.
Rosie decides to be a message delivery kid and deliver messages to her neighbors, but her messages get all mixed up. / Javi temporarily loses his voice, so Rosie must help him recover before they perform their El Coco play.
William Shakespeare shows Brad that it's alright to feel how you're feeling even if you're feeling a bit jealous of the time your two pals spend together. / Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for all things turtle, because we all have our own passions to follow.
It's one of those days where there's nothing to do, and the kids are looking for an activity. Inspired by Papi's story about how he used to look for coqu's in Puerto Rico, Alma and friends search the park for the tiny frogs. But how fun can a game be when you're looking for something that;s pretend? Andre has drawn a chalk art mural on the sidewalk from his building all the way to Alma;s house. He calls it "Chalk the Block," and everyone is invited to come see it. But a heavy rainstorm washes his hard work away! Can Alma find a way to help Andre re-do his art before everyone arrives?
Froggy of Denali Molly and Tooey find a frog, and Molly decides to keep it as a pet... until she realizes that frogs are more high maintenance than she thought. Molly Mabray and the Mystery Stones Molly and Tooey have been learning about petroglyphs, ancient stone-carvings, and can't wait to see them in real life on their trip to Sitka. But when they arrive at the beach supposedly covered in petroglyphs, all they see is water. Will they solve the mystery in time to see the petroglyphs?
After feeling left out, Luke decides that he wants to swap places with Stu, but being Stu isn't easy. / The Loops kids throw their parents a surprise party, and to keep it a secret, they come up with signals their parents won't pick up on.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
When Bud is blamed for an accident D.W. causes, she has to decide whether to let her friend take the fall. Educational Objective: D.W. learns the importance of honesty and accepting responsibility for her actions. / D.W. and Bud can't wait to ride "The Buzzard," Wonder World's newest rollercoaster. Will they make it past the persnickety ticket taker...or will they come up short? Educational Objective: D.W. and Bud learn the power of persistence.
The Voice - A villain steals Ms. O's voice. Curriculum: Understanding wholes and halves. Problem Partners - The agents are called in to help when Ohlm and Orchid have problems working together. Curriculum: Rounding to the nearest 10; Odd and even numbers.
When the Wild Kratts gets marooned and lost a world away from the Tortuga, they must embark on a long journey home. The gang finds inspiration in several owls that they encounter along the way. As owls live on every continent except Antarctica, Aviva thinks it must be a sign. She has enough supplies and power to make one creature power suit and one only and ultimately it's up to owl power whether or not they ever get back home.
"Tour of the Solar System" - Jet attempts to play the "Solar System" game with Sean, Sydney, and Mindy, but the kids don't quite understand which planets go where. Celery, Jet's mom, takes them on a tour of the solar system and introduces each of the eight planets. Curriculum: The sun is at the center of our solar system, and everything else revolves around it. The sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, and different kinds of space rocks like asteroids and comets are all part of our solar system. "Jet Cooks Dinner" - Sydney, Mindy, Sunspot, and Sean help Jet cook a classic meal from Bortron 7 for his parents, Celery and Carrot. After some funny attempts, the kids find that using the Scientific Method works best to get the meal done in time. Curriculum: "Failure is not the opposite of success; failure is a stepping stone to success." This attitude can be applied to cooking as well as scientific discoveries!
The Pinkertons take a family vacation roadtrip to see all of the Pink Wonders of the World! But what will happen when they make a wrong turn?
It's the most pinkaperfect party ever! In this one-hour special, Pinkalicious gets her birthday wish and turns all of Pinkville pink. The special's visual arts curriculum, and the exploration of color, helps strengthen children's cognitive and emotional skills as they start the new school year.
Digit's friend Pearl says her town is in trouble. The water levels in Canalia, a beautiful cybersite connected by canals, keep getting lower, but Canalians don't see the problem. So Pearl built a time machine to prove she's right! She travels with the CyberSquad into the past to see how much higher the water levels were, and the kids promise to help convince Canalians to change their water-wasting ways. But when they invite everyone to travel through time and see what happens, the time machine goes missing! Hacker has stolen it! Can the kids get the time machine back before Hacker resets the course of cyberhistory?! And can Canalians be convinced to protect their future by changing the present?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Rosie decides to be a message delivery kid and deliver messages to her neighbors, but her messages get all mixed up. / Javi temporarily loses his voice, so Rosie must help him recover before they perform their El Coco play.
William Shakespeare shows Brad that it's alright to feel how you're feeling even if you're feeling a bit jealous of the time your two pals spend together. / Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for all things turtle, because we all have our own passions to follow.
It's one of those days where there's nothing to do, and the kids are looking for an activity. Inspired by Papi's story about how he used to look for coqu's in Puerto Rico, Alma and friends search the park for the tiny frogs. But how fun can a game be when you're looking for something that;s pretend? Andre has drawn a chalk art mural on the sidewalk from his building all the way to Alma;s house. He calls it "Chalk the Block," and everyone is invited to come see it. But a heavy rainstorm washes his hard work away! Can Alma find a way to help Andre re-do his art before everyone arrives?
Froggy of Denali Molly and Tooey find a frog, and Molly decides to keep it as a pet... until she realizes that frogs are more high maintenance than she thought. Molly Mabray and the Mystery Stones Molly and Tooey have been learning about petroglyphs, ancient stone-carvings, and can't wait to see them in real life on their trip to Sitka. But when they arrive at the beach supposedly covered in petroglyphs, all they see is water. Will they solve the mystery in time to see the petroglyphs?