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In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
A famous chef is poisoned at the grand opening of his latest hotel during a cooking competition in which various hopefuls compete for the head chef position. The team are left confounded when they realise that the victim didn't consume anything that day that the contestants hadn't consumed themselves. So how, then, was the poison administered? How was he the only one who wound up dead? Whilst Catherine finds herself entangled in the case, when an old friend becomes a murder suspect, Neville and the team dig deep and unravel secret after secret, soon realising that nothing in this case is what it seems.
When Natalie Varga stands accused of murdering her husband in cold blood, disgraced investigative journalist James Alden finds himself captivated by the case. It's a crime perfectly designed to cause a press feeding frenzy - the gruesome murder of Hungarian businessman George Varga in his lavish Chelsea mansion. Is Natalie a super intelligent manipulator or a resourceful young woman who has become the victim of circumstance? With the court of public opinion ruling Natalie guilty until proven innocent, can James separate the truth from the fiction? DEADLINE stars Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders, Happy Valley, Damages) as Natalie Varga, and James D'Arcy (Homeland, Agent Carter, Broadchurch) as James Alden.
Explore the Heartland of Ireland with Joseph Rosendo as he cruises the Shannon River from Enniskillen in Northern Ireland to Portumna in the Republic of Ireland. Joseph learns how the river is the bond that ties the two lands together and brings people from all over the world to explore its shores and celebrate Irish culture, art, food, and music.
See updated treasures from the Lone Star State, including a Frank Sinatra-signed letter, an Apollo 11 astronaut-inscribed book and letter, and 1930 - 1938 Wood & Curry oil paintings with sketches. Guess the top $77,000 to $123,000 treasure!
Chef Walter Staib and General George Washington brave the elements to discuss the winter of 1777 at Valley Forge. Recipes include veal kidney mushroom pie, and fried cauliflower.
If there's one thing Italians love, it's tradition; either revering it...or breaking it. Tradition gives us a foundation to fly; to create; to build on wisdom. Today, we'll build on my Nonna's traditional sweet holiday pastry and visit Altamura to discover one of the most beautiful Pugliese traditional breads...focaccia! Recipes: Pastiera; Focaccia
In this episode, the Kitchen Queens reel in three dishes from the bountiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy Grilled Redfish "On the Half-Shell," Crispy Skinned Red Snapper and Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish.
Sheri offers a new take on collards with recipes for green curry and coconut creamed collards as well as collard salad with bacon dressing. She shares how to use every part of the leaf and explores an amazing range of collard varieties with Utopian Seed Project's Chris Smith. Sheri then meets Glenn and Dorsey Hunt of the Lumbee Tribe at a street festival and makes their famous collard sandwiches.
In this episode, host Richard Wiese visits Solheimar Farm in Tunbridge, Vermont, for a trail ride on Icelandic horses through the surrounding hills. Co-host Amy Traverso heads to Rockland, Maine, to explore the gardens at chef Melissa Kelly's game-changing farm-to-table restaurant, Primo, before cooking a meal with her. Finally, New Hampshire's agricultural scene comes into bloom at Sunfox Farm in Concord, where 20 acres of fields offer a stunning display of sunflowers each summer.
One of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along the Romantic Road. Highlights: Bavarian storybook architecture, Town Hall, the Meistertrunk legend, St. Jakob's Church and its Reimenschneider altar, medieval walls, Rothenburg monastery museum with caryatids of virtues and vices.
In Chicago, host Will Clinger attends the parody of the IDITAROD - the CHI-DITAROD, where the sled is a shopping cart pulled by people instead of dogs; checks in to the Watergate Hotel's SCANDAL ROOM in DC; visits the studio of surrealist MICHAEL P PRICE in Arizona; squeezes himself into a DWARF CAR for a drive in Maricopa; and then marvels at an art exhibit made entirely out of PEEPS in Wisconsin.
Carrie and her dad harvest oysters, which leads to a backyard oyster roast on Shem Creek. She takes her staff to the bay to learn how to crab with a local expert. Carrie demonstrates an original recipe for a delicious fish sandwich dinner.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a simple Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie. Science Expert Dan Souza demonstrates the absorptive power of eggplant. Test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster a British classic, Fisherman's Pie.
On the Spanish island of Mallorca, an ancient olive grove tended by sheep is the magical setting for Sara and local chef Joan Abrams to cook over an open fire. After tasting olive oil from trees that are 1000 years old, we cook the local hunters stew of Arroz Brut, with a fire roasted tapa of eggplant and peppers. Back home, Sara makes Seafood Gazpacho. On 'Ask Sara', she answers a viewer's questions about Lemons.
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Jenn Nawada demonstrates two different solutions to solve a homeowner's gutter runoff problem by installing a dry well and a popup emitter; AskTOH spotlights lead carpenter Lasana Harper, who shares his journey into carpentry and how it has shaped his love for teaching; Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace her 80's-tastic ceiling fan with a more modern option.
Build along with the Woodsmith team to make a country-style coffee table. Designed for a relaxed, comfortable appearance, this project has durable joinery and a handy storage drawer to go with its stylish good looks.
Forget the contest on the gridiron. Tailgating gets a lot more interesting when you fire up your smoker. Invest in a portable smoker (if you don't already own one) and ply your guests with game-changers like Smoked Chicken Nachos and spicy Smokehouse Wings (firepower provided by Thai Sriracha hot sauce). Also on the menu is Wisconsin's idea of po'boys-crisp-skinned smoked bratwurst piled on rolls with smoked sauerkraut. Even our burgers come hickory- smoked-complete with a Rauchbier (smoked beer) Cheese Sauce. We're smoking the competition on Project Smoke. Recipes: Smoked Chicken Nachos; Smokehouse Wings; Double Brat Po' Boys; Hickory-Smoked Burgers with Rauchbier Cheese Sauce.
Milk Street heads to Italy to uncover lesser-known pasta recipes that deserve your attention. Christopher Kimball and J.M. Hirsch prepare Pasta with Spicy Tomato and Pancetta Sauce, where the secret spicy ingredient takes everyone by surprise. Then, we get a lesson on simple pasta shapes and Rose Hattabaugh makes Rigatoni alla Zozzona, a mash-up of carbonara and Amatriciana.
Pati explores the culture of mysterious Mennonites, a religious community who came to Chihuahua from Germany. Mostly, she's after what they're best known for around Mexico, their cheese! She sees their traditional cheese-making process at Pampas Cheese Factory, the holder of the Guinness World Record for largest Mennonite cheese. Then she tries another local culinary innovation, Mennonite pizza.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a simple Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie. Science Expert Dan Souza demonstrates the absorptive power of eggplant. Test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster a British classic, Fisherman's Pie.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster decadent Brunch Burgers, and Toni Tipton-Martin shares how burgers made it onto the brunch menu. Tasting expert Jack Bishop shares our recommended cooking sprays, and test cook Lawman Johnson makes luxurious Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Muffins.
This episode highlights drinks from cider to tequila to wine in a trio of worldwide destinations including France, Mexico and California. We step behind-the-scenes and Leslie gets her hands in the dirt to see how some of the world's most fascinating libations are crafted using history, technology and authenticity. Then, we take what comes from the ground to share it in the glass AND on the dinner table complementing delicious local dishes.
We struggle with vegetables. Marketing, ads, and even cartoons condition us to believe that vegetables are, well...gross, unappealing and unsatisfying. I'm here to tell you it just ain't so. And with only 1 in 10 Americans eating their recommended number of servings, I know I have my work cut out for me. It's time to fall in love with veggies and live our healthiest lives. Recipes: Cauliflower Puttanesca over Cavatelli; Stuffed Eggplant; Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas
Lisa introduces several of her favorite ducks including a solid black Cayuga and a "spotted duck" also known as the Ancona breed, as well as her Buff Goose, discusses the various breeds of waterfowl, and compares the various sizes and colors of duck and goose eggs. Then she makes savory souffles with some of her duck eggs.
Traditions live and grow with each generation. Old ones are carried on, while new ones are forged. I made Marinara as a child with my grandmother, and today with my grandchildren. Thanks to Olivia, this Kale Salad with Avocado has become a staple in our family table. My mother was the expert maker of these Farina Gnocchi, and now I pass my traditions on to all of you.
Invented during the Great Depression as a way to offset the cost of beef, the onion fried burger has become a beloved staple of El Reno, Oklahoma. On Route 66 and known as the Crossroads of America, this small town has big personality, and the restaurants serving this iconic dish have served as the heartbeat of the community through all of the ups and downs.
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.
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Jenn Nawada demonstrates two different solutions to solve a homeowner's gutter runoff problem by installing a dry well and a popup emitter; AskTOH spotlights lead carpenter Lasana Harper, who shares his journey into carpentry and how it has shaped his love for teaching; Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace her 80's-tastic ceiling fan with a more modern option.
See updated treasures from the Lone Star State, including a Frank Sinatra-signed letter, an Apollo 11 astronaut-inscribed book and letter, and 1930 - 1938 Wood & Curry oil paintings with sketches. Guess the top $77,000 to $123,000 treasure!
Eleanor holds the White House's first all-female press conference and grows closer to journalist Lorena Hickock. Betty publicly announces her breast cancer diagnosis. Michelle prompts new legislation with her healthy school lunch program.
Three World War II veterans, two of them traumatized or disabled, return home to the American midwest to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed.
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'll travel the BBQ trail from Venezuela to Peru starting with a Venezuelan specialty Asopao (seafood rice), reimagined here on the grill by Caracas-born chef Geronimo Lopez. And then a twist on two Peruvian delicacies Tuna Anticuchos (kebabs) and Smoke-Roasted Peruvian Potato Salad. Asopao (Venezuelan "Paella"); Tuna Anticuchos; Smoke-Roasted Peruvian Potato Salad.
Beatrice Ojakangas prepares Danish pastry pockets, Danish braid, Norwegian potato crepe, potato lefse and Swedish oatmeal hardtack.
Nathan demonstrates different ways to fix scratches on wood furniture; Jenn Largesse oversees the installation of a shipping container pool in her backyard; Tom shows how to fix and resecure a sagging fence gate.
In the 1600s and 1700s, the art of "divine" kings and popes-and of revolutionaries and Reformers-tells the story of a Europe in transition. In the Catholic south, Baroque bubbled over with fanciful decoration and exuberant emotion. In the Protestant north, art was more sober and austere. And in France, the excesses of godlike kings gave way to revolution, Napoleon, and cerebral Neoclassicism.
Martin Scorsese reveals the story of a single performance in 1826 that forever changed America's cultural landscape with the introduction of Italian opera to New York City -- an event Mozart's great librettist helped organize. Taking place in Scorsese's childhood church, this watershed event was lost to history for almost 200 years, but has been rediscovered and the 'lost oratorio" will be restaged.
A performance in 1826 at the Basilica of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral in Little Italy changed America's cultural landscape with the introduction of Italian opera to New York City - an event Mozart's librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte helped organize. Lost to history for almost 200 years, the program was recently rediscovered and restaged by an Italian opera company, Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, with Donato Renzetti conducting and featuring the music of Cimarosa and Zingarelli along with that of Haydn, Handel, and Arne.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
Ross discusses the pros and cons of smart doorbells; Mauro demonstrates techniques for painting wood paneling; Heath shares some of his most-used tools and helps a homeowner install recessed lights.
See how to convert a ladder-back chair into a rocker the easy way. Then reclaim iron parts to rebuild a beautiful garden bench. Recycled mahogany from an auction is used.
Isn't it creepy when solid ground gets mushy? Or when a nice fluffy cloud rains down frozen rocks? Featuring simulated earthquakes, the phenomena of liquefaction and landslides, and Grace firing a hail cannon.
Diane travels to her family's native island of Ikaria, where locals are 10 times more likely to live to 100 than Americans. Diane's young 85-year-old neighbors share homemade wine and a lesson in making wild herb teas. A beekeeper reveals the honey that is one of the secrets to Ikarians' renowned longevity. Diane's friend Eleni joins her to cook a hearty one-pot summer vegetable stew and savor a rich, plant-based feast. Discover the spirit of Ikaria, which leaves no place for anxiety or life by the clock, but plenty of time for an impromptu dance and a feast for the senses that's healthy as can be. Enjoy the deliciously simple and wonderfully healthy cuisine of Ikaria. Longevity greens pies; Chickpeas baked with vegetables, herbs and honey; Soufico, a sumptuous eggplant casserole.
If you're a secret "porkatarian" then this is the show for you. Wok guru Grace Young joins us with a Chinese Barbecued Pork that's as sweet as candy and highly addictive. If there's any leftover, you'll want to try it in her Yangchow Fried Rice - that's a meal! Later Sara's got another tasty grilled pork dish served with a surprising melon and cucumber salsa. And on Ask Sara, the definitive guide to thickeners as Sara answers a viewer's question about what to use and when to use it.
Chef Walter Staib takes a journey Down Under to Sydney, Australia, where he learns of the regenerative techniques Australian Farmers use to create delicious tasting Beef and support a sustainable future for the planet. Get ready for a sizzling adventure that celebrates the flavors of Australia in true "Barbie" style!
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Roast Chicken with Couscous, Roasted Red Peppers, and Basil. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about grains, and science expert Dan Souza reveals the magical potential of chocolate. Test cook Erin McMurrer bakes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake.
Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Trout Amandine, and Toni Tipton-Martin discusses how Julia Child made French cuisine accessible in the US. Tasting expert Jack Bishop takes a deep dive into freshwater fish, and Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for bench scrapers. Ashley Moore makes host Bridget Lancaster elegant Lentilles du Puy with Spinach and Creme Fraiche.
We show you three baking recipes ideal for a weekend breakfast. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges make richly flavored Neapolitan Salami-Provolone Buns. Then, Milk Street Cook Matthew Card bakes Banana Hazelnut Bread with a moist and tender crumb. To finish, Milk Street Cook Rose Hattabaugh prepares light and lemony Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Doughnuts.
In this love song to her adopted city, Diane explores the hip side of Athens, which tourists seldom get to see, and invites a friend and local foodie into her kitchen for a taste and talk of fascinating Athens. Under Diane's insightful guidance, we catch an insider's glimpse of everything from street art to street food, galleries to hipster bars, and life the way the locals live it in this city on the cusp of reinventing itself as one of the most exciting capitals in Europe. Nowhere is the Athens vibe more evident than in the modern but deeply rooted cuisine that defines this city's food culture today. In the kitchen, Diane pays homage to modern traditions by reinventing a few classics. She makes an easy pastitsio with wonton wrappers, gives cauliflower and feta a makeover, and, enjoys the contemporary Greek dessert that she and her friend Carolina make together. Bohemian Pastitsio; Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Feta and Honey; Mosaico, Carolina's Rocky Road No-Bake Cake.
Ellie visits a busy office where stress has led to junk food snacking and fast-food lunching. Armed with photos of sugary office treats submitted by one office employee to solicit her help, Ellie shares tasty alternatives to fight back. Recipes: Herbed farro salad with chicken, walnuts, feta and spinach; Asian chicken wrap; Buffalo chicken salad.
George pays a visit to a commercial fishing pack house, where the water's bounty supports not only a family, but a lifestyle. Back in the kitchen, George prepares sustainable seafood dishes from the sea, including sea scallops Mediterranean style, herb crusted cod, and the ultimate super sundae. Good to Know Tip: Successful seafood dishes. - Sea Scallops Mediterranean Style - Herb Crusted Cod - Ultimate Super Sundae.
Maggie and Lindsey explore community and urban farming in Lexington led by Seedleaf. They tour two community gardens, dig up sweet potatoes, and learn about how refugees from Central Africa are growing food from their homeland in Central Kentucky. Back in the kitchen, harvested veggies take center stage in a frittata and fritters. Recipes: Roasted Veggie Frittata Sweet Potato Fritters Zhug Sauce
Every dish reminds me of a different time in my life, from childhood with memories of my Cuttlefish Salad with Potatoes and Olives. To motherhood with my Penne Rigate with Sausage, Mushrooms, and Ricotta one of Tanya's favorites. And today as a grandmother cooking my family Chicken Rollatini with Provola and Artichokes. Each dish tastes like a different era, and I love to feed that connection!
Richard Wiese jumps into the world of Bangs Island Mussels, a pioneering fishery in Portland, Maine. Amy Traverso heads to Connecticut's famous Litchfield Hills to visit Arethusa Farm, where the cows get shampooed every day and their milk is turned into award-winning cheese and ice cream. Finally, a visit to the Trapp Family Lodge, founded by the family made famous by the movie The Sound of Music.
Why is there a giant wall in the middle of Cardiff? Who built Cardiff Castle? And Coch Castle? Why does Cardiff have so many Victorian and Georgian arcades? What is a bara brith? And laverbread? (Seriously, what is it?) Where did Princess Diana give her first public speech in Welsh?
In southeastern Colorado, scattered among the small towns and wind-swept plains two National Grasslands areas remain. Open to visitors but rarely seen, these wide open spaces protect a part of America's heartland frozen in time. Jeff, David and Jon take their cameras into these remote grasslands and discover much more than they envisioned as the remains of a WW2 Japanese internment camp give up the ghostly secrets of a dark chapter in American history.
In this premiere episode, Samantha visits one of the most diverse and underrated cities in the United States: Houston, Texas. From art cars to craft beer to soul-inspiring music, Samantha meets some of the most extraordinary people who guide her through the city's unique offerings. First, she meets GONZO247, a graffiti artist turned local celebrity, who has helped transition graffiti into a city embraced street art, of which further inspired Texas's oldest craft brewery to commission Gonzo's artwork for the packaging of its flagship beer. Samantha then visits a community-based initiative aimed to empower refugee women who create and sell handmade, indigenous arts and crafts. Ready for some food? Samantha visits the 2016 James Beard Award Winner, chef Hugo Ortega, at his authentic Oaxacan restaurant, Xochi, where the food is simply astounding. To top off her trip, Samantha has the distinct opportunity to meet Kam Franklin, lead singer of The Suffers, who further demonstrates what Houston is all about through music in a powerful live performance.
In RICK STEVES CRUISING THE MEDITERRANEAN, Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with exciting stops along the way in the French Riviera, Rome, Naples and more. Rick's goal is to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of this popular travel option. Throughout the course of his travels, he's captivated by some of the great ports of the Mediterranean - savoring iconic sights, romantic island getaways, and lazy time on the beach. He also learns how to make the most of the cruising experience, while taking advantage of his limited time on shore. In addition to highlighting all the benefits of cruising, Rick also points out the downsides, such as the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.
Travel back to Bismarck for updates on Season 10 appraisals like a UND School of Mines collection, a Korean court screen and Native American pictograph drawings. Which has a jaw-dropping value jump from $30,000-$50,000 to $400,000-$600,000?
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Adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel about murder and intrigue on a train bound from Istanbul to Calais, with detective Hercule Poirot to the rescue. Ingrid Bergman won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
The Portwenn surgery has reopened, but between Martin and Louisa sharing the office and a less-than-competent new receptionist, things aren't running very smoothly. When Louisa's childhood dream home goes on the market, she jumps at the chance to look for a larger space. The house's owner is an accident-prone recent widower who seems haunted by his wife's death-perhaps literally.
Father Brown investigates when his old friend Sister Boniface is implicated in the murder of a renowned artist.
Annika's family vacation is interrupted as she and the team must investigate a body found in a stream close to her resort.
The team is taken to the edge of reality following the death of a participant in a magical ritual invoking a demon. Is there a supernatural cause for the murder, or is there a much more earthbound explanation?
Robert Downey Jr. ("The Sympathizer") with Jodie Foster ("True Detective: Night Country") Anthony Mackie ("Twisted Metal") with Tyler James Williams ("Abbott Elementary") Emma Corrin ("A Murder at the End of the World") with Elizabeth Debicki ("The Crown")
Lyla and her sisters return a forgotten tote bag by using the items inside it as clues to figure out who it belongs to and their location. / Lyla gets jealous after Ale creates a project that gets her a lot of positive attention.
"The Election"-- "I, Muffy Crosswire, do solemnly swear to uphold the office of the President of the United ..." Actually, it's only a mock election in Mr. Ratburn's class, but Muffy takes it just as seriously. How far will she go to win? "Francine Goes to War"--Francine can't believe it. She gets in troubleno matter what she does -- thanks to the new nosy next-door neighbor! Will Francine get to play her drums or fight with her sister again?
Molly's family goes on an epic river trip to a traditional Gwich'in village to celebrate their late Grandma Catherine. Getting there won't be easy. Molly will need to listen to the land and connect with her culture to get them there safely.
In Juneau, Andy and Luna want to tell their story and enlist the help of totem pole artist, and in the process learn about he traditions of the beautiful old art form totem pole carving / In Juneau, Andy wants to experience the beautiful blue light of the Mendenhall Glacier ice caves, but getting there is quite a project.
Leo feels very nervous about the wild animals wandering around Juneau, but realizes they need their own space and we must all learn to live together / In Juneau, Carmen wants to find a book to share with her mom, but in the process, learns to appreciate the tradition of native Alaskan spoken-word storytelling.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Molly learns about Grandpa Nat's dream to climb to the top of Denali in honor of the first person to do so, real-life Alaska Native, Walter Harper. Molly tries to get Grandpa and her father to climb North America's highest mountain!
When a baby porcupine gets itself into predicaments, it's Sparks' Crew to the rescue. But, how do they help the little porcupine when they can't get too close to it? Curriculum: Animals, including humans, can use their legs in many ways. / Fur Blur has come down with "Sneezitis," a hamster cold. The only cure is to sniff the flower of a certain plant. Sparks' Crew rushes her to the Citytown Greenhouse to find the plant... but which one is it? Curriculum: Plants can be identified by similarities in size, shape and color of stems, leaves and flowers.
A popular new restaurant in Castleblanca serves delicious meals, but all the residents have become cranky and tired. The CyberSquad quickly learns the restaurant's food is unhealthy...and Hacker is behind it all. To get Hacker to stop making his unhealthy food, Digit challenges him to a cook-off. But if Hacker wins, the kids must leave Cyberspace forever! Who will win the hearts--and stomachs!--of Castleblanca? Big idea: Eat a balanced mix of food at meal times to keep your body healthy. Math concepts: Data Representation/Pie Charts.
In Mexico City, Andy desperately wants to find a big surface to paint on and learns about murals in the process. / In Carmen's home town of Mexico City, she is asked to perform at the Day of the Dead festival and must overcome her fear of skeletons.
Babies - Sally is looking after some baby hamsters, but how can she and Nick hold them right? Well, different animals hold their babies different ways. A trip to Ozzie-Wozz Outback will help them, Cat has some friends who know all about carrying babies! First up is Wilma the spider, who carries all her babies on her back. Then it's off to see Dilly the crocodile, she carries her babies in her mouth! And the last stop, Coco the Koala who uses a pouch to carry her little one. But how does that help Nick and Sally? Well all the babies were happiest with their moms, so they'll just leave them all together. Fast - It's a race to the treehouse, but Nick and Sally wish they could go as fast as an airplane! How about a peregrine? asks The Cat. What's that? The fastest creature in the world! His friend Perry the Peregrine Falcon will show them how fast he can be. Off to Steep-and-Deep Cliffs to meet him! Using Cat's special backpacks, the kids have wings like Perry's so they can fly through the air too. Perry shows them how he dives straight down to catch his food. Who wants to be as fast as an airplane, when you can be a peregrine falcon!
Buddy, Tiny, and Mom visit their very large sauropod friend, Arnie Argentinosaurus, and his dad. Arnie has grown bigger since our kids have seen him and is now too big to ride on the Dinosaur Train anymore. Tiny and Buddy arrange with Mr. Conductor for Arnie to be the first big dinosaur to ride on the newest Dinosaur Train car - the flatbed car! Mr. Pteranodon and Mr. Lambeosaurus take all the kids to see a field of geysers - holes in the ground that hot water shoots out from! At the same time, Mrs. Pteranodon and Mrs. Lambeosaurus are relaxing nearby in soothing pools of warm water, called hot springs. In the end, the kids love seeing the geysers and then joining the Moms in their hot springs, while accidentally surprising Mr. Conductor who is secretly trying to relax in his own private hot spring pool!
When Pinkfoot's loud hiccups are disrupting Pinkville, Pinkalicious and Peter must find a way to help get rid of them. / In school, the gang helps Kendra learn that doodling can be a fun way to express herself!
Another Train Problem - The Peg + Cat Express. Albert Einstein's prize is missing! The clues point to everyone aboard the Peg + Cat Express. Primary Content: Deduction Secondary Content: Doubling. The Odd Sea -The Ocean / Odd Sea. Peg and Cat help the great Odysseus navigate the odd beasts and odd numbers of the Odd Sea. Primary Content: Odd and even numbers Secondary Content: Adding or subtracting 1 from an even number to get to an odd number.
When Milo, Lofty and Lark become Tour Guides for the day at The Royal Castle, they're hoping they'll bump into Queen Mabel herself! But after discovering some secret underground tunnels, their tour group get far more than they bargained for!
Work It Out Wombats! follows a playful trio of marsupial siblings -- Malik, Zadie, and Zeke -- who live with their grandmother (named Super!) in a fantastical treehouse apartment complex. The Treeborhood is home to a diverse and quirky community of neighbors who just happen to be wombats, snakes, moose, kangaroos, iguanas, fish, tarsiers, and eagles! Each day drops a new challenge into the Wombats' laps, requiring them to find, debug, fix, order (then re-order) -- and create, test, and re-create when things don't go according to plan. But thanks to their creativity and collaborative spirit, their sense of family, and the role they play within the larger Treeborhood community -- as problem-solvers, friends, and neighbors -- the Wombats always win the day. With an educational focus on computational thinking, Work It Out Wombats! introduces preschoolers to a way of thinking that enables them to solve problems, express themselves, and accomplish tasks using the practices, processes, and ideas at the core of computer science, laying important groundwork for success in school and life.
It's All Hands on Deck! when Zadie and Malik retrace their steps to locate Zeke's beloved stuffy. / When Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, the key to fixing the pattern is... JunJun's song.
Daniel Visits the Dentist - Daniel visits Dr. Plat, his new dentist. A little nervous at first, Daniel talks about what happens at the dentist, and this helps him feel better. He's ready for his teeth to be cleaned! Daniels First Haircut - Daniel gets his first haircut with Nana Platypus. Dad explains what's going to happen at his haircut so that Daniel feels more comfortable. He realizes that haircuts don't hurt at all - they can even tickle!
Daniel Learns About Lizards - Daniel and Prince Wednesday discover a small lizard in Daniel's backyard. They have a lot of questions about the lizard. When they wonder and explore, they learn so many new things. Daniel Wonders About Trolley - Daniel and his friends learn more about their favorite Neighborhood Trolley! Strategy: When you wonder you can try to find out more.
Auctioneer George - George has one dollar to buy anything he wants at the Annual Corn Roast and Attic Auction, and he sets his sights on a pair of red elephant mittens. When the Man with the Yellow Hat leaves George alone, he bids...and bids...and wins! Only, he didn't realize how bidding works, and now he owes $100. While George tries to re-auction the mittens himself, Marco searches the city for the only person unique enough to pay $101 for red elephant mittens...Mr. Glass. Sock Monkey Opera - When Betsy gets the chicken pox and can't see her favorite opera, Hansel & Gretel, she sends George in her place. George loves the opera so much, he decides to cheer up Betsy by performing for his itchy friend. But how can one little monkey sing, dance, and act for an entire cast of characters?
Honey of a Monkey - George and Steve are in a sticky situation when they accidentally eat all of Betsy's honeycomb. Will their homemade beehive produce enough honeycomb in time for Betsy's Earth Day presentation, or will she be buzzing mad? Curious George's Egg Hunt - George and Allie have discovered an egg in the grass with no nest in sight. Where is the egg's mother? They search high and low to find the right bird's nest but no egg will match. Could it be another kind of animal is inside the tiny round shell?
Donkey and Panda don't know what to give Bob Dog for his birthday, so they pretend to be him to figure out the bow-wowiest present ever! /There are too many Pandas! Donkey and Panda's playdate goes awry when they find one of Harriett's inventions.
Donkey and Panda's sleepover is full of playing and dancing, but when the lights go out, a scary monster appears./Donkey and Panda want to climb Mt. Really High Up, just like Grampy. When they don't reach the top, Grampy encourages them to try again.
Speed Racer - Elinor has a need for speed and wants to make her racecar go faster! So, she and her friends observe birds and fish and come to realize that they are both very fast, because of the shape of their bodies, tails and wings. The kids then decide the best way to make their race car go faster is by changing its shape. They make the car more aerodynamic by building it the same shape as a bird or fish. Ready, set.... gooooo! One of These Goats - Substitute Teacher Mr. Hamster wants to learn everyone's names, but he has trouble telling the Goat twins apart, so Elinor, Ari and Olive decide to help him. This is tricky, because the Goat Twins look so much alike, especially today, when they've decided to wear the same color dress. After observing them closely and studying each Goat's characteristics, the kids realize that even though the Goats are very similar, there are many small ways to tell them apart if only you take a closer look.
Princess Pea's twirls are falling flat, and her dance recital is fast approaching! The Super Readers soar into the story of the Ugly Duckling, who's having just as much trouble trying to swim! With a little hard work, the Ugly Duckling hits his stride, and Princess Pea learns that practice makes perfect! Educational Objectives: To learn about practice and persistence, play with the alphabet, practice spelling skills and use the power to read to change the story.
For their Day of the Dead celebration, Rosie is in charge of the Catrina doll, but it keeps disappearing. / Rosie celebrates Lunar New Year with the Lius, but when they miss the dragon dance, Jun, Quinn and Rosie decide to make their own.
Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.
Frankie Four Feet is getting rid of a giant cardboard box, and Alma knows just what her friends will do with it: turn it into a clubhouse! But when they're done decorating and try to pile inside, they don't fit! Can Alma think of a way for all of her friends to be included in the clubhouse fun? It's a hot day in the Bronx, and Andre and Rafia can't wait to get to the park to split a sweet, icy piragua. When Alma arrives at the park, the piragua is gone, and her friends are angry at each other for allegedly eating it! Can Alma find clues to help her solve the case?
Seal Dance When an approaching storm forces Molly, Grandpa Nat, and Mom to make an impromptu landing on the Aleutian island of Atka, Molly makes a new friend who teachers her about Unangax dances and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Snowboarding Qyah Style Inspired by Randall's snowboarding video antics, Molly decides to make her own video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding. First step: learning how to snowboard! She recruits Tooey to help her, but soon realizes snowboarding is harder than it looks, much less adding signature Qyah Style into the mix.
Lyla, Everett, and her sisters build makeshift carnival games for their brother Luke using household and recycled materials. / Louisa seeks help from Lyla, Luke, and Stu to create a special beat for her school presentation on Mae Jemison.
Will Buster's friends treat him the same after they learn he has asthma? Maybe the answer will be found on a guided tour through...Buster's lungs! In the second story, prankster poltergeists have arrived in Elwood City--and just in time for the "Scare Your Pants Off" costume party! It's boys versus girls in what becomes a great big battle of the pranks, until the kids learn a lesson about practical jokes...from a spooky source.
Odd Squad in the Shadows - The Mobile Unit reports to the Odd Squad office in North Carolina to help them stop a villain. Curriculum: Symmetry, Shadows.
Monstrous pumpkins are haunting Hugo's farm! Can the gang get rid of them in time for the Halloween party? / The gang investigates the curious case of the catfish's name, and they learn all about the aquatic animal's life. Glub-glub!
The Wild Kratts get an urgent call from a group of North American Wild Kratts kids telling them almost all of the trees in the forest are dying. It's a race against time to solve the mystery and help the forest and the creatures who live there.
The Grandest Canyon - When the Propulsions are forced to watch a slide show of the Petersen's vacation to the Grand Canyon, they're inspired to take their own trip to Mars to explore Valles Marineris-the largest canyon in the Solar System! Curriculum: Mars has deeper canyons than our own Grand Canyon on Earth. The deepest canyon in our solar system exists on Mars, called Valles Marineris. A Visit to the Planetarium - Sean and Sydney take Jet to the DSA to see a show at the Planetarium. But things take a fun turn when Jet decides to upgrade the show with some Bortronian technology and sings a song explaining how to find Earth in the Milky Way galaxy! Curriculum: Our sun is actually a bright star out on a spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is made of billions of other stars, and our galaxy is just one of billions of galaxies.
The Neighborhood Fall Festival - The neighbors are busy decorating for the big Fall Festival when a gust of wind knocks down Music Man Stan's hard work. Daniel and his friends help rebuild the scene and learn that everyone's abilities are different - what's important is that you do your best. Field Day at School - Teacher Harriet has set up a Fall Field Day outside at school today. While trying new games, Daniel and his friends struggle to do the games how they want to. They learn a lesson about the importance of doing your best. Strategy: Do your best. Your best is the best for you.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Rosie, Crystal and Iggy try to recreate Mom and Pap's beach anniversary tradition at home./It's Chiles en Nogada Day, but when Papa loses the recipe, it's up to Rosie to figure out who else might have it.
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."
In the shadows of the night, something is making a mess of the Dingerville ballfield. Can the CyberSquad help to stop it? On earth, Inez is forced to start sharing her room with younger sister, Camila.
In Mexico City, Andy desperately wants to find a big surface to paint on and learns about murals in the process. / In Carmen's home town of Mexico City, she is asked to perform at the Day of the Dead festival and must overcome her fear of skeletons.
For their Day of the Dead celebration, Rosie is in charge of the Catrina doll, but it keeps disappearing. / Rosie celebrates Lunar New Year with the Lius, but when they miss the dragon dance, Jun, Quinn and Rosie decide to make their own.
Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.
Frankie Four Feet is getting rid of a giant cardboard box, and Alma knows just what her friends will do with it: turn it into a clubhouse! But when they're done decorating and try to pile inside, they don't fit! Can Alma think of a way for all of her friends to be included in the clubhouse fun? It's a hot day in the Bronx, and Andre and Rafia can't wait to get to the park to split a sweet, icy piragua. When Alma arrives at the park, the piragua is gone, and her friends are angry at each other for allegedly eating it! Can Alma find clues to help her solve the case?
Seal Dance When an approaching storm forces Molly, Grandpa Nat, and Mom to make an impromptu landing on the Aleutian island of Atka, Molly makes a new friend who teachers her about Unangax dances and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Snowboarding Qyah Style Inspired by Randall's snowboarding video antics, Molly decides to make her own video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding. First step: learning how to snowboard! She recruits Tooey to help her, but soon realizes snowboarding is harder than it looks, much less adding signature Qyah Style into the mix.