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The residents of the village of Midsomer Mallow fear for their chances of winning the "Perfect Village" competition when a local thief and womanizer is brutally killed with a pitchfork. Suspects abound, and then two of the judges are also murdered. Guest stars include Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings) and Josephine Tewson (Keeping Up Appearances).
The residents of the village of Midsomer Mallow fear for their chances of winning the "Perfect Village" competition when a local thief and womanizer is brutally killed with a pitchfork. Suspects abound, and then two of the judges are also murdered. Guest stars include Orlando Bloom (Lord of the Rings) and Josephine Tewson (Keeping Up Appearances).
Join host John Leguizamo as he examines the rise and legacy of the Great Empires and civilizations of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, from the Taino to the Olmec, Inca, Maya, Aztec, and more.
Follow Anne's journey as she becomes queen and changes the course of British history. This is a dangerous game and the Boleyn's have no idea of the high price they will have to pay.
From Dublin and the Ancient East to Belfast and the Wild Atlantic Way, there is always something to please and surprise you. Ireland - two countries, one people -- who in spite of struggles and troubles have a joy of life, which proves the human spirit has no borders or boundaries. On his explorations Joseph is reminded that wherever you are in Ireland one thing is constant - a warm-hearted Irish welcome. Perhaps, Irish writer James Joyce said it best when he said, "I feel more strongly with every recurring year that our country has no tradition which does it so much honor and which it should guard so jealously -- as it's hospitality." On Joseph's latest Irish adventure you'll discover along with him that North or South, East or West - wherever you are in Ireland - it is the best!
2009 Atlantic City finds reevaluated in today's market including a Walt Whitman inscribed Memoranda, 1906 - 1909 Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill posters, and an 1870 Cornelius Krieghoff oil painting. One is updated to $150K-$250K!
Chef Walter Staib tours the historic corridors of Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary. Recipes include white bean & beef stew, and red bean chili.
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
The Kitchen Queens incorporate the bounty of the season in three light and fresh dishes that make summer shine - Watermelon Crab Martini, Drunk Shrimp with Summer Succotash and Muscadine Wine Jell-O with Peaches and Cream.
Sheri Castle shares recipes for Low Country-style red rice with shrimp and sausage as well as rice and garden peas in Parmesan broth. She visits Lee's One Fortune Farm to see how it grows heirloom rice in the mountains, and then cooks with chef Ricky Moore for his "church lady good" rice and summer-squash gratin. Sheri also shares a tip on how to select the perfect rice for a recipe.
In the season premiere, host Richard Wiese visits the East Coast's largest horse ranch, Pond Hill Ranch in Poultney, Vermont, to learn about its rodeos and get a lesson in lassoing. In Massachusetts, co-host and Yankee senior food editor Amy Traverso heads to Cape Cod, where she explores the dunes of Sandy Neck Beach in a vintage Land Cruiser and cooks chowder at the Pelham House Resort in Dennis. Lastly, we head to Burlington, Vermont, where we talk with plein-air painter Peter Fried about his life and work.
Christine traces the curious history of Estonia's fine homes, built for and lived in by, not Estonians, but Baltic Germans, Scandinavians and Russians. Her journey begins at Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great after he conquered Estonia, for his wife Katherine, and named it Kadriorg, which means 'Katherine's Valley'. At Alatskivi Castle, she explores the curious history of a German baron who copied Scotland's Balmoral Castle in Estonia. Then, she tours one of the grandest baroque manors in Estonia, Palmse Manor, surrounded by its splendid gardens and Lahemaa National Park. At Vihula Manor, Christine interviews an historian who is lucky enough to live in an Estonian manor house.
Arne, Stig and Frida travel to Soroya to indulge in the various flavors the island has to offer. Arne and Stig venture out at sea to catch halibut, the holiest fish of them all. Meanwhile, Frida samples local ingredients and prepares a delicious meal for the team.
Chef Christer visits a naval shipyard in Horten and learns what the navy crew ate onboard in the old days. Then, he heads to the Midgard Viking Center for a Viking stew followed by a visit to renowned painter Edvard Munch's house in Asgardstrand for his favorite cinnamon buns. Lastly, Christer learns how to make a delicious chocolate mousse in the grand hall of the historic Naval Society Hotel.
Test cook Dan Souza grills host Bridget Lancaster Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grill-Roasted Chicken). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews countertop ice makers. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Malaysian Grilled Chicken Satay.
Sara travels south to Arkansas to discover how local farmers turn their land into sanctuaries for migrating birds in the off season. Later, one of the farmers shows her his family's favorite deep fried Rice balls and Catfish. In Sara's kitchen, her old friend Airis Johnson digs down to her Louisiana Creole roots to show how quick Jambalaya can be. It's the hands down best recipe for this New Orleans favorite! Recipes: Catfish and Rice Balls; Jambalaya.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
This tall case clock offers you the chance to go all out. Inside this heirloom-quality case, you'll find a mechanical movement and a custom face. The design draws on the Prairie school of design exemplified by Frank Lloyd Wright.
For many people, beef makes the ultimate barbecue. This show celebrates beef in all its smoky glory, from not-so-traditional beef jerky (marinated in fiery Sriracha and smoked in an electric smoker) to a magisterial whole smoked beef tenderloin smoked in an upright barrel smoker and served with horseradish whipped cream. Of course, you'll learn how to smoke brisket Texas-style (rubbed with spices and cooked in a massive offset smoker fired with oak logs. Plus smokehouse beans to serve on the side. We'll even show you how to smoke-roast bell peppers directly on a bed of hot embers. Recipes: Sriracha Beef Jerky; Slam Dunk Brisket; Whole Smoked Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream; Smokehouse Beans; Ember Roasted Peppers.
Let your vegetables take center stage! Christopher Kimball makes Skillet Spanakopita, a new weeknight favorite with more creamy spinach and feta filling, prepared in less time. Next, Rosemary Gill makes Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Feta and Wes Martin whips up Oaxacan-Style Vegetables in Chili-Garlic Sauce. Plus, learn our "meat cheats" to add instant savoriness to your favorite vegetables!
In Chihuahua's capital, Chihuahua City, Pati meets the first member of the Raramuri people to become a world-famous pianist, Romeyno Gutierrez, who teaches her the basics of Raramuri music before taking her to his favorite barbacoa spot. Pati's also invited into the home of Chef Ana Rosa Beltran del Rio to cook a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes and learn the art of drying chiles.
Test cook Dan Souza grills host Bridget Lancaster Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grill-Roasted Chicken). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews countertop ice makers. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Malaysian Grilled Chicken Satay.
Bryan Roof visits the Emerald City and grills up Seattle Chicken Teriyaki. Ashley Moore makes Sweet Potato Salad with Cumin, Smoked Paprika, and Almonds. Toni Tipton-Martin tells the inspiring story of Chef Nobu, and hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make his famous Miso Black Cod.
Liora, Maya and Yolanda visit the cradle of Argentinian red wine, the famous Malbec Nation in Mendoza. In search of exquisite wines and exciting cuisine, the hosts meet the artisans behind Argentinian wine production. Later the hosts challenge acclaimed Chef Nadia Haron to cook a traditional meal with a personal twist that compliments their chosen wines. Will the flavors harmonize?
Real, authentic extra virgin olive oil has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for more years than we can count. Loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols that create heart health, this valuable food deserves a place of honor in every kitchen and on every table. Recipes: Mushroom Scampi; Crostata Marmellata
A road trip across Malaysia can also be a culinary adventure, as Martin finds out on today's show. Along Malaysia's highways and byways are a wide variety of snack stands and countless roadside cafes and eateries, serving food that the average westerners have never seen or tasted. Coconut shakes, Malaysian famous cendol, piping hot samosas and flavorful shrimp chips, Martin snacks his way across Malaysia.
Join Lidia at the table for some traditional winter fare of the northern Italian mountains. On a bed of soft polenta, Lidia serves up a heartwarming Mushroom Ragu. Then Lidia percolates the perfect cup of Italian coffee, with Lorenzo using her Moka Pot. To finish the meal, she makes her rendition of Kaiserschmarrn, a favorite mountain treat of the grandchildren, it's a fluffy, light, eggy pancake topped with jam. Andiamo, let's head to the Dolomites with Lidia!
As African Americans migrated from the south up to Detroit, they brought their culture, traditions and cuisine with them. Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how African Americans have shaped and continue to shape the Motor City, one farm and one restaurant at a time.
This week on Weekends with Yankee, senior food editor Amy Traverso discovers the secrets to a perfect winter getaway in Waldoboro, Maine. First, she stops in at Tops'l Farm, a glamping resort and culinary destination, for a festive raclette dinner, then visits local landmark Morse's Sauerkraut to check out a host of imported gourmet and specialty items, including its namesake sauerkraut and pickles. Capping off the visit, Amy settles in at Waldoboro's famous Moody's Diner for a mouthwatering slice of pie. Heading south to Mystic, Connecticut, adventurer Richard Wiese takes us back in time to see what gave the famous seaport its name. He boards the Roann, one of the last surviving examples of a wooden rigged fishing vessel, and rows out on an old Grand Banks dory with Mystic Seaport Museum's Maria Petrillo as his guide. Fast-forwarding to the present, he joins Captain Jay Salvatore aboard the Osprey for a little early morning fishing. Finally, we make our way up the coast to Rhode Island, for an insider's tour of Duparquet Copper Cookware, one of the few remaining makers of high-end copper cookware in North America.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
2009 Atlantic City finds reevaluated in today's market including a Walt Whitman inscribed Memoranda, 1906 - 1909 Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill posters, and an 1870 Cornelius Krieghoff oil painting. One is updated to $150K-$250K!
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.
Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.
Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases a new collection of songs from Deeper Well and career highlights in a spellbinding hour. The Texas native shares the stories behind her acclaimed hits in a luminous performance.
Ashley Moore makes host Julia Collin Davison Spaghetti Carbonara. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying eggs, and Lawman Johnson makes Fried Artichokes from the Recipe Box. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about ancient potato preserving techniques, and Julia makes host Bridget Lancaster Instant Mashed Potato Gnocchi al Forno.
Chef Walter Staib visits Southern Texas to learn the fascinating story of how Texas beef played a pivotal role in the outcome of the American Revolution. Along the way, he meets some modern cowboys to discover the origins of this American legend and cook recipes fit for a life on the open range. Recipes include cowboy stew, berry cobbler, and cabrito.
Chef Julia Child observes Nancy Silverton, owner of La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles, as she bakes a fresh creme fraiche custard brioche tarte with fresh fruit poached white wine sauce in this episode of BAKING WITH JULIA.
Erik finishes the staircase with a maple newel post. Kevin helps connect a reproduction antique light fixture to a granite lamppost. Richard shows the systems for getting water from the well. Scott Caron shows how the backup generator is installed.
When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough to interbreed - and they were just as capable at making artifacts. But as more Homo sapiens moved into Europe, there was an explosion of art and symbolic thought. The balance of power had shifted and Neanderthals were overwhelmed. Ever since, we've had Europe and the rest of the world to ourselves.
Delve into the fate of the Monument at Stone Mountain, Georgia, the Confederate Mount Rushmore, revealing a nation wrestling with its past as Confederate statues are torn down across the country.
The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America's can-do spirit. Explore if America can continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st century.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons Foo Fighters return to rock Austin City Limits in an epic hour featuring classics alongside highlights from their acclaimed recent album But Here We Are.
Kevin meets HFOT community outreach coordinator Chris Mitchell, who explains why community involvement is important. More than 150 local volunteers are laying down the sod, mulching the beds and planting. Closet builder Brian McSharry has been working with the DeWitts on a special design for the master closet, and Norm and Kevin work with Matt to design and build a table for the new dining room. At the end of a long journey, the DeWitts move into their new home.
Designed to defy gravity, these tables just look right. The live edge walnut slab tops really look spectacular! A special interlocking pivot joint is used to form the leg assembly. Power sculpting the large wide slabs really makes the wood come to life!
We kick off this exploration of disaster science with fire of all kinds- house fires, a smoke detector debacle, wildfire and 'controlled' burns, and a fiasco of flame retardants mixed into too many products that fill our homes.
Continuity, innovation and superfoods! Greece, with its rich flora and unique array of natural edible bounty, is a cornucopia of age-old natural superfoods. In this episode, Diane invites a well-known dietician into her kitchen and together they prepare a deliciously healthy meal that is brimming with Greek superfoods. On the menu: a Spiced Carrot Soup Three Ways, a Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Dried Figs, Pomegranate, EVOO and Herbs; and an ancient dessert of wheat kernels, Greek honey, nuts, and dried fruits called Varvara. Guest: Manos Dimitroulis.
Sara tours the South for some mouthwatering favorites, starting in the church tea rooms of Charleston, South Carolina, where every spring parishioners serve local favorites like She Crab Soup, Huguenot Torte and Pimento Cheese Sandwiches. Then it's off to the Louisiana Bayou where Sara catches some crawfish with a local Cajun, then joins him to cook a delicious Crawfish Etouffee served at a big local party.
Journey back in time to uncover Boone's historic roots and savor its vibrant culinary scene. Chef Walter Staib tries his hand at fly-fishing, and connects with modern pioneers shaping the region's food culture. Delve into the historic Tatum Cabin, where delightful recipes are prepared, capturing the essence of Boone's heritage.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Roast Whole Turkey Breast with Gravy. Gadget critic Lisa McManus shares her favorite mops. Test cook Dan Souza and host Julia Collin Davison unlock the secrets to perfect Oatmeal Dinner Rolls.
Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison tall and tender Butter and Lard Biscuits, and Toni Tipton-Martin addresses the debate between lard and shortening. Equipment expert Adam Ried weighs the benefits of full-sized and mini food processors. Bryan Roof visits Asheville, NC and shares his version of Mimosa Fried Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster.
This episode is all about one-pan meals! To start, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges whips up Spanish Baked Rice with Chickpeas, Potatoes and Chorizo, a Valencian classic. Then, Milk Street Cook Rose Hattabaugh makes Salt and Pepper Pork Chops with Spicy Scallions, seasoned generously with Sichuan pepper, black pepper and cayenne. Finally, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore prepares Three-Cheese Pasta in a Skillet with a velvety sauce that comes together in minutes.
Kalimera! That's Greek for Good Morning, and in this episode, Diane explores the varied ways to start the day with Greek-style breakfast and brunch. From Greece's unique coffee culture to the gentle herbal teas that are at once soothing and therapeutic, Diane explores the day's first sips then delves into sweet and savory regional breakfast and brunch specialties, from the islands and mainland. Finally, in a nod to modern times, she whips up a brunch cocktail classic, a Mimosa made with traditional Greek ingredients. Herbal Tea; Froutalia with Potatoes and Sausages; Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Currants and Honey; Sweet Milk Pie with Phyllo; Greek Mimosa.
Ellie takes Beth - a mom, a full-time labor and delivery nurse, and a grad student -- under her wing. Ellie helps Beth rein in her take-out habit with three easy make-ahead recipes that stock her fridge with a week of tasty meals. Recipes: Blueberry-chia overnight oats; Turkey-stuffed pizza pockets; Cajun shrimp in foil. 3 Ingredient Recipe: Red wine salad dressing.
George makes a visit to Paumanok on Paumanok, which is the Native American name for Long Island and also the namesake of a world-class estate vineyard that has been farmed since the initial days of the region's wine production. In the kitchen, George prepares a prized picnic menu with wine friendly hors d'oeuvres and sweets while sharing tips and insights on wine. Good to Know Tip: Selection and pairing wine. George's recipes: - Deviled Eggs - Tuscan Board with Spiced Nuts - Oatmeal Cookies.
Maggie and Lindsey go to Maker's Mark distillery to learn from president Rob Samuels about the role of regenerative farming practices to produce the corn and wheat used in making bourbon. They visit Star Hill Provisions, the distillery's restaurant, and meet its executive chef, AuCo Lai.
Risotto is a blank canvas on which we can paint whatever we like. Today, Lidia shows us how to be an artist! Lidia gets creative, making a vibrant yellow saffron Seafood and Leek Risotto, starring shrimp and scallops. Then, Lidia imparts an important and resourceful lesson of how to Replenish your Stock using food scraps from her freezer stash. And to finish this risotto fest, she shows us that we don't always have to use arborio rice, like in her hearty Barley Risotto with Cabbage and Sausage. Tune into Lidia's Kitchen and master risotto the Lidia way!
At Pickering House Inn in New Hampshire, Amy Traverso enjoys a delicious inn breakfast before heading out to cross-country ski. In southern Maine, Richard Wiese hits the slopes of Pleasant Mountain and tries winter surfing. And on Nantucket, see the artistry of Hafsa Lewis, a floral designer whose work includes the huge wreath adorning Brant Point Light at Christmas.
Christine traces the curious history of Estonia's fine homes, built for and lived in by, not Estonians, but Baltic Germans, Scandinavians and Russians. Her journey begins at Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great after he conquered Estonia, for his wife Katherine, and named it Kadriorg, which means 'Katherine's Valley'. At Alatskivi Castle, she explores the curious history of a German baron who copied Scotland's Balmoral Castle in Estonia. Then, she tours one of the grandest baroque manors in Estonia, Palmse Manor, surrounded by its splendid gardens and Lahemaa National Park. At Vihula Manor, Christine interviews an historian who is lucky enough to live in an Estonian manor house.
Every spring, a swath of land through the heartland of America becomes ground zero for severe storms. Now, Tornado Alley draws a growing number of people who travel to the middle of the country to chase storms. Jeff, David and Jon follow a father and his twin daughters who visit the panhandle of Texas to see the power of Mother Nature up close. But beyond the lens, another side of this extreme hobby is revealed as the chase passes through the dying towns of a forgotten part of America.
Samantha visits one of the world's "most livable cities" and finds out why Australians--and visitors from around the world--flock to Melbourne year after year. After a walk along the picturesque Yarra River, Sam experiences the hidden treasures of Melbourne and learns of its rich history as a gold rush town that has morphed into a cosmopolitan mecca for artists, foodies, and cafe/coffee culture. She attends a match of the Women's Australian Football League and discovers firsthand how Melbournians love their sports teams! In the heart of the city, Samantha takes in the artistic and cultural hub known as Federation Square where street art, culture, and great food meet. She samples aboriginal fare at Big Esso restaurant as native Chef Nornie Berro introduces her to traditional foods prepared with a modern twist, including crocodile, emu, and Australian water plants. Sam then travels to the breathtaking Yarra Valley where she meets the staff of Healesville Animal Sanctuary and gets up close to unique Aussie animals including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Nearby, Sam visits Four Pillars Gin, where owner Cameron Mackenzie shows Sam how they sustainably manufacture their product while incorporating flavors unique to the country. To end her day, Sam travels back to Melbourne and the Interlude Cocktail Bar where two female, Aboriginal entrepreneurs are putting their spin on happy hour food and libations. To end her trip, Samantha catches up with an old friend at Melbourne's favorite shopping and meeting spot, Queen Victoria Market, and she discovers local delicacies like finger limes, squid ink sausage, fresh seafood, and the always-popular Australian meat pies.
Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins meet setbacks and surprises while driving the last leg of Route 66. They learn about a 16th-century Muslim explorer and a Syrian camel driver who surveyed Route 66 and find an unlikely Muslim village in Las Vegas.
In Texas, Dule Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.
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The true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
Can Sunny, Jess, and the team bring the clues in the case together and unravel the secrets to solve it?
When a promising cellist from a prestigious orchestra dies following an acid attack, Van der Valk and his team must delve into the city's vibrant and eclectic classical music scene in the search for her killer.
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients. / Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
When Nature Cat and his pals spend the day playing Wild Animal Rescue, they come across a little baby fox with a cut on its front paw. Oh no! The little baby fox is injured and needs help. Looks like it is time to call the greatest animal rescuer in the whole wide world, Racer the Rescue Raccoon. Good golly, hello dolly! / What a bummer! Sadie hurt her paw and now she has to wear a cone and sit in her apartment for a whole month while it heals. Doctor's orders! Now, Sadie can't go to the nature playground across the street and watch all of her favorite bugs and birds. The gang feels so badly for her, and Hal wishes there was a way to bring nature to her while she's healing. That's it! Hal's a genius. Maybe there is a way to bring the bugs and birds to Sadie's balcony. Onward and cityward!
ARTHUR is based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown. The series revolves around an eight year-old aardvark, his four year-old sister DW, and their family and friends. ARTHUR is a show about being a kid, exploring the world, and finding your place in it. It's about kids finding inner strengths, learning to make choices for themselves, taking responsibility for them and of course, having fun. In each episode, Arthur and his gang guide us through stories that deal with real "kid issues" -- timeless difficulties and joys that all kids experience. The series also models the joys and rewards of literacy by presenting the many ways kids and adults incorporate reading and writing into their lives. Above all, ARTHUR is a comedy that tells its stories from a kids' point of view, never moralizing or talking down to them.
O is Not for Over - Olive and Otto face their biggest challenge yet. Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; identifying and extending patterns and using deductive reasoning to solve problems.
Martin and Chris challenge Koki and Aviva to a contest about who has the most challenging job. In their quest to win this challenge, the gang uncovers an unlikely animal partner that could ultimately lead either team to victory...or defeat.
The Wild Kratts discover a lost otter cub. Assuming he is lost, the bros attempt to find his family, while introducing him to life in the Cypress Swamp of Florida.
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients. / Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
Molly, Tooey, and Trini are convinced giant ice worms are responsible for a power outage at the Trading Post, thanks to a spooky story from Grandpa Nat. The kids head to the library to learn more about the ice worms and find out if they're real or if they're fake. / When Tooey's newest dog Anka wanders off during a training run in the woods, Molly and Tooey find ways to lure her back home. But when Anka fails to return in the morning, they realize solving certain problems can take a village...and a ham radio.
Molly retells the story of the summer Trini moved to Qyah from Texas, and how she and Tooey attempted to make Trini feel at home - with cowboy hats, lassos, and "yee-haws." Luckily, Trini has a sense of humor and a poster of Austin, Texas that clears up what it really means to be from Texas. But it turns out Molly and Tooey aren't the only ones confused by stereotypes when Trini refuses to join the basketball team because of...polar bears? / Molly flies north to surprise Nina with a hand-delivered party box of goodies (and herself) for Nina's birthday, but her plans are jeopardized by a moose blocking the runway. Molly rushes to find a solution in an outdoors manual, but the gas in Mom's plane is running low. Can Molly figure out how to get the moose off the runway before they have to turn back?
When a toy train display featuring a model replica of City Town is ruined, Sparks' Crew sets out to learn more about the landforms that make up City Town and help to rebuild a new replica. Curriculum: Many different types of landforms can make up an area. / AJ invents a gadget that switches everyone's powers. But, having different powers is harder than they thought. How can they use their new powers to get their old powers back? Curriculum: When you need information to solve a problem, you can ask an expert.
Buzz and Delete go on vacation to Dancing Water Springs to watch a super geyser erupt and bump into the CyberSquad. But, when Delete won't stop talking about the Earth kids, Buzz worries he may be losing his best bud.
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.
Trees Company - Sally and Nick are playing up in their treehouse when Nick's mom calls them for lunch. Nick wonders what it would be like to stay up in that tree all the time! The Cat in the Hat knows! Or at least he has friends that do. In Jimmer Jammer Jungle the kids learn how different animals spend their entire lives in trees. As neat as that is, there's one thing those trees don't have, and that's mom's home cooking! Now You See Me - Nick and Sally are playing hide and go seek, but Sally keeps getting found! The Cat takes the kids to meet the best hider ever, his friend Gecko! Through a game of hide and go seek in the jungle, the kids learn how Gecko not only hides, but how he runs and climbs. Now Sally knows how to camouflage herself so she won't be so easily found!
Pinkalicious imagines creative possibilities everywhere she looks. Aimed at kids 3-5, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC encourages viewers to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, including music, dance, theater and visual arts. Get creative with Pinkalicious, Peter and all their friends in Pinkville!
Pinkalicious, Peter and friends set out to explore Pinkville Green and discover a secret statue to play on! Mr. Crunk tells them not to touch the art, but it looks so fun! Can you play with art? Pinkville's birthday is coming up, and Mommy has made just the invention for the occasion - the celebrator! It's so much fun to use that Pinkalicious can't stop celebrating -- every little thing -- until celebrating becomes, well, a little annoying.
The Play Date Problem - Fairytale Land. Peg and Cat must use the power of music, and patterns, to help their friends Beethoven and the Three Bears play together - and make incredible music together. The Blabberwocky Problem - Magical Forest. Peg and Cat are back as the Knights of the Round Table to reclaim their friends' missing shapes -- and their own Round Table! -- from the mysterious 100-headed creature, The Blabberwocky.
Big Bird's aunt, Nani Bird, is visiting Sesame Street from Hawaii. Nani Bird shares special things with Big Bird, Elmo, Abby and Nina that are part of Hawaiian culture. They learn how to say "aloha" which means hello and goodbye in Hawaii, make lei with paper flowers that are given as gifts to family and friends, and learn about hula which is a kind of dance to tell a story by moving your hands and body. They thank Big Bird and Nani Bird for sharing special things their family does in Hawaii.
Big Bird's aunt, Nani Bird, is visiting Sesame Street from Hawaii. Nani Bird shares special things with Big Bird, Elmo, Abby and Nina that are part of Hawaiian culture. They learn how to say "aloha" which means hello and goodbye in Hawaii, make lei with paper flowers that are given as gifts to family and friends, and learn about hula which is a kind of dance to tell a story by moving your hands and body. They thank Big Bird and Nani Bird for sharing special things their family does in Hawaii.
Thanks to a pair of special sneakers, Malik is able to enter the Undergroundborhood and retrieve JunJun's favorite ball. And what would cheer up a young Beaver who's sprained his tail and has to stay inside? Balloon dinosaurs, of course!
The key to a successful "Brother Day?" Make sure you ask the brother in question "Zeke" what he wants to do. / The key to being a successful waiter? Make sure to remember everyone's order, and the order of the orders!
Daniel Thinks of Others - Daniel is making all kinds of art at school today. While making a picture for his family, he ends up using ALL of the glitter. Oh no! What if someone else needs some glitter? Teacher Harriet tells Daniel that it will be OK, but to always keep in mind that whatever you do, you should think about what other people might need, too. Daniel Thinks of What Margaret Needs - Daniel and Miss Elaina want to play their musical instruments and march all around the house, but Margaret needs to sleep and it would be way too noisy! Mom and Dad remind Daniel that he should be aware of how the things he does might affect the needs of others. Strategy: Whatever you do, think about what other people need, too.
Prince Wednesday's Accident - During a beach party at school, Prince Wednesday spills paint on his pants and the floor! He's really upset, but telling Teacher Harriet what happened makes him feel so much better. Later, Daniel accidentally breaks someone else's project, but he learns that accidents happen to everyone, and telling a grown-up about it is a good choice. Daniel and Miss Elaina's Kite Accident - Daniel is playing at Miss Elaina's house when they accidentally break her dad's old kite. They feel bad, but when they tell Music Man Stan what happened, he explains that accidents happen to everyone, even adults! Strategy: When accidents happen, you should tell someone, and it can help.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Panda is sad when an exciting holiday on Planet Purple is over. With Donkey by his side, he finds happy moments in a plain old day. /Rockstar Penguin asks Donkey and Panda to make up a dance for her song, but they have different ideas for the moves.
Donkey tries to act like a bird to fit in at Duck Duck's bird party, but she's not enjoying herself. Can she have fun by being her Donkey self?/Grampy and Donkey miss Gregory while he's away at camp, so they do special things to remind themselves of him.
Leave It To Ari - Elinor, Olive and Ari are helping Ari's dad rake the leaves in their yard, which leads them to wonder, "Who rakes the leaves in the forest?" They need more observations, so they head out to the forest, where they look at the leaves more closely and notice that some of them are fresh, others are a little worn, and others are really old and crumbling. The kids also notice some of the dirt on the ground has little bits of leaves in it, and they realize that the leaves that fall on the forest floor eventually get old and go back into the soil, just like the compost that Ari's Dad makes. Snow Friend - Elinor, Ari and Olive are building a giant Snow Friend, but there isn't enough snow to finish their masterpiece. Luckily, the next day brings fresh new snow, but this snow won't stay packed at all - it just falls apart. After they go in the house to warm up, they observe some snow melt and get sticky, and they figure out a solution - warm up the snow! When they put their plan into action, the warm snow has just the right stickiness for packing. Just in time to build a super Snow Friend. Hurrah!
Red is writing a new song but gets stuck because she simply can't think of the right word! To help her out, Super Why and his friends meet rhyming royalty - Mother Goose - just as she's starting to pen her legendary poems. Does Mother Goose pick her words at random, or is there a rhyme and reason to the way she composes her stories? Educational Objectives: To learn about word families. Kids will sing the alphabet and identify the letters G and O, practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story.
101A When Rosie finds out it's Abuela's birthday, she tries to send her a birthday party in the mail. 101B Rosie wants Abuela to feel how soft Gatita is, so she tries to send her in the mail.
Eugenie Clark shows Brad that when he's faced with something that seems a bit scary, asking questions can help him feel less afraid. / Benjamin Banneker shows Yadina that overcoming a challenge such as a difficult riddle can make her feel proud.
Junior gets frustrated when Alma joins his dance group and she keeps distracting him from learning the moves. / Alma wants to celebrate Chacho's birthday so he can have a special day.
Tooey has agreed to watch the Trading Post while Molly and her family head to their super-secret-berry-picking-spot, but their trip is cut short by a swarm of pesky mosquitos. If only Molly hadn't accidentally swapped the bug spray for dog perfume! A book in the Trading Post has a recipe for repellent made from wild plants. Can Tooey find it before Molly gets all bitten up? / Molly is thrilled when her cousin Randall calls from Sitka to say he's harvesting herring eggs-her absolute favorite food. Randall invites her to visit, but Mom insists Molly come up with 3 good reasons to make the long trip to Sitka by bush plane.
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one. / When the Loops don't have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
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."
ARTHUR is based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown. The series revolves around an eight year-old aardvark, his four year-old sister DW, and their family and friends. ARTHUR is a show about being a kid, exploring the world, and finding your place in it. It's about kids finding inner strengths, learning to make choices for themselves, taking responsibility for them and of course, having fun. In each episode, Arthur and his gang guide us through stories that deal with real "kid issues" -- timeless difficulties and joys that all kids experience. The series also models the joys and rewards of literacy by presenting the many ways kids and adults incorporate reading and writing into their lives. Above all, ARTHUR is a comedy that tells its stories from a kids' point of view, never moralizing or talking down to them.
Now You Don't See Me - Olive and Otto must stop a villain who has turned townspeople and Odd Squad agents invisible. Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; deductive reasoning using clues, rules and patterns to solve mathematical problems. Moustache Confidential - When Agent Obfusco's moustache is stolen, it's up to Olive and Otto to get it back. Curriculum: Data collection and analysis; collecting data to answer questions and using tally marks to record data.
When Koki and Jimmy get walloped by mosquitoes in the Cypress Swamp, Aviva, Martin, and Chris go on a fact-finding adventure to find out exactly why mosquitoes try to steal our blood in the first place!
How Come the Moon Changes Shape? - When Jet, Sydney, and Sean have a hard time trying to explain the phases of the Moon to Mindy, Jet's parents, Celery and Carrot, offer to fly them out to space so they can see how the Moon changes shape depending on perspective. Curriculum: The Moon changes shape depending on its position relative to the Earth and Sun. Night of a Bazillion Stars - Jet, Sydney, and Sean decide to have a sleepover in Jet's backyard. They use Sean's telescope to look at the night sky and learn why stars twinkle and planets don't. Curriculum: Star and planet gazing. Stars twinkle because of turbulence in the atmosphere of the Earth. Planets do not twinkle the way stars do.
While on a ferry tour, Watt's grandfather Edison recounts his history and how he immigrated to City Island. His life story appears in flashback as he describes moving from another country and growing up in the big city.
Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit Papi's family! While there, Alma, must find the owner of a beautiful Bomba skirt. And Alma wants to find the perfect gift for her great-grandmother's 100th birthday.
Alma is putting together a care package for Granny Isa, but did she pack the right things?/Alma hypes up Beto and Rafia so much that they get nervous to play each other in soccer.
Hacker has a new dastardly mission - to glow in the dark! To do this, he steals all the mushrooms from the Southern Frontier. Except, this harms the cybersite's meeting tree! Can the CyberSquad get the fungi back and save the day?
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.
101A When Rosie finds out it's Abuela's birthday, she tries to send her a birthday party in the mail. 101B Rosie wants Abuela to feel how soft Gatita is, so she tries to send her in the mail.
Eugenie Clark shows Brad that when he's faced with something that seems a bit scary, asking questions can help him feel less afraid. / Benjamin Banneker shows Yadina that overcoming a challenge such as a difficult riddle can make her feel proud.
Junior gets frustrated when Alma joins his dance group and she keeps distracting him from learning the moves. / Alma wants to celebrate Chacho's birthday so he can have a special day.
Tooey has agreed to watch the Trading Post while Molly and her family head to their super-secret-berry-picking-spot, but their trip is cut short by a swarm of pesky mosquitos. If only Molly hadn't accidentally swapped the bug spray for dog perfume! A book in the Trading Post has a recipe for repellent made from wild plants. Can Tooey find it before Molly gets all bitten up? / Molly is thrilled when her cousin Randall calls from Sitka to say he's harvesting herring eggs-her absolute favorite food. Randall invites her to visit, but Mom insists Molly come up with 3 good reasons to make the long trip to Sitka by bush plane.