Highlights June 26 to July 2

Monday, June 26

Discover hidden treasures in Tucson, such as a Jackie Robinson archive from around 1938, a 1960 GMT Master model Rolex with the original box and papers, and diamond and onyx jewelry, ca. 1920. Can you guess the top find of the night? Antiques Roadshow Tucson, Hour Two at 7:00 pm.

Join the home cooks as the competition heats up with challenges for their best in-a-pinch recipe and a noodle dish representing their heritage. All kinds of dishes show up on the plate, but one cook is ready to impress by making their own pasta. Great American Recipe at 8:00 pm.

Filmmaker Jon-Sesrie Goff returns to the coastal South Carolina land that his family purchased after emancipation. His desire to explore his Gullah/Geechee roots leads to a poetic investigation of Black inheritance, trauma, and generational wisdom, amidst the tensions that have shaped American history. In the wake of recent Southern violence, After Sherman is a reclamation of Black life and space. POV After Sherman at 9:00 pm.

From artists who helped shape early Hollywood to the male/female impersonators in the "pansy clubs", early Hollywood becomes a Queer destination for people wanting a new life. Early LGBTQ culture and community begins to take shape just as the post WW2 era sparks widespread criminalization. L.A.: A Queer History Culture & Criminalization at 10:30 pm.

Tuesday, June 27

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra MacDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. On Broadway at 7:00 pm.

In the 1950s and 60s, when failure to wear gender-appropriate clothing was illegal across most of the country, a community of cross-dressing men found refuge at a modest house in the Catskills region of New York. Named after its matriarch, Casa Susanna provided community and validation for its guests. American Experience Casa Susanna at 8:00 pm.

Sci-fi enthusiasts should show up for this mind-bending conversation with Edward Neumeier, the writer behind RoboCop and Starship Troopers.Neumeier will discuss his classic films, writing science fiction, and his knack for disguising deep issues within palatable media. On Story A Conversation with Edward Neumeier at 10:00 pm.

An intimate journey into Leonard Nimoy's personal life. Featuring stories from his childhood growing up in Boston, his early career in Hollywood, his big break out role on the Star Trek series, highlights from his remarkable career- to the remaining years of his life battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The film features interviews with Leonard's closest family members including his children, Julie and Adam, his wife, Susan, step-son, Aaron and his six grandchildren sharing poignant stories and special memories. This memorable documentary also includes never-seen-before home videos and photos. 10:30 pm Remembering Leonard Nimoy at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, June 28

Florida is home to beaches, coral reefs, pine forests and the famous Everglades wetland, but a growing human population and abandoned exotic pets like pythons are threatening this wild paradise. Can Florida's ecosystems continue to weather the storm? Nature Wild Florida at 7:00 pm.

Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths. What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas? NOVA Ice Age Footprints at 8:00 pm.

With exclusive access to groundbreaking new research, NOVA investigates the secrets of how and why the astonishing figures were made and the technology behind the still lethal and highly-advanced weapons carried by the clay warriors. NOVA Emperor's Ghost Army at 9:00 pm.

Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: 12th of June. Austin City Limits Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at 10:00 pm.

Thursday, June 29

Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game. Part detective story and part pop culture commentary, the film explores what makes this game - a celebration of unbridled capitalism - such an enduring favorite. American Experience Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History at 7:00 pm.

Chet tours this German community with stops along Main Street for "fickle" pickles and milkshakes at an vintage drive in. He goes underground at a cave without a name, hikes through a nature center along Cibolo Creek, and then joins a shooting club in operation since 1864. The Daytripper Boerne, TX at 8:00 pm.

As the officers investigate the suspicious death of a farm worker, Concepta discovers that her daughter-in-law Siobhan is hiding a terrible secret. Hope Street Episode 9 at 8:29 pm.

Callum's got a new girlfriend, but it soon transpires that she's been telling him a pack of lies. Meanwhile, Finn faces an extremely difficult decision. Hope Street Episode 10 at 9:15 pm.

Hannah and Billy learn how the Mimicas plan to bring the cocaine into the UK, but without Christian, they don't know when or where the consignment will be delivered. Another dealer confesses to Sean's murder, but Bianca makes a discovery. Before We Die Episode Five at 10:00 pm.

Friday, June 30

The Bargo Brothers visit the Land of Enchantment. They visit a museum full of hot air, become fully immersed in art, and pepper themselves with great local food. They finish their trip with world record stratosphere jumper, Alan Eustace, on top of cold and snowy Wheeler Peak. Highpointers with the Bargo Brothers New Mexico at 7:30 pm.

A visual journey through our telecommunications history, using archival photos, footage, newscasts, advertising, and entertainment clips to transport viewers. The film captures the story of this revolution through the voices of key players - innovators, economists, policy makers, industry executives, and Congressional leaders - and how their actions can inform us as we confront the global communications technologies and challenges of today. When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Communications at 8:00 pm.

Time rules our lives. Artists and experts show that it may be more flexible than we think. Articulate Hour Marking Time at 9:00 pm.

Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: 12th of June. Austin City Limits Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at 10:00 pm.

Saturday, July 1

Columbus spent nearly a decade in Spain lobbying for his expedition. More than anywhere else, he remained in Huelva, a port on Spain's southwestern coast. With him on his voyages he brought the heritage of his surroundings and their many assumptions. His quest shaped his mission and the sailors he chose were of critical importance to the success or failure of his mission. Understanding them and their times helps clarify the influence- and the destruction they would heap on the Americas. In the Americas with David Yetman Christopher Columbus, His Time and His Plans at 11:30 am.

Elsewhere in Latin America, grill masters make a virtue of simplicity (think salt only grilled steaks of Argentina and Uruguay). But Mexicans build layer upon layer of flavor-marinating meats in recados (spice pastes) and adobos (chile and vinegar marinades), wrapping and grilling them in aromatic leaves, and searing them over hardwood fires. Introducing three spectacular Mexican grill specialties. Steven Raichlen's Planet Barbecue Mexi-Que at 1:00 pm.

Join Host/Producer Roberto Mighty at historic Laurel Hill and bucolic West Laurel Hill cemeteries near Philadelphia. Laurel Hill is America's second major rural garden cemetery, on bluffs overlooking the scenic Schuylkill river. We explore the famed Medallion Garden. Interments include jazz saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr., Civil War General George Meade, and inventor Martha Coston. World’s Greatest Cemeteries Laurel Hill Cemetery at 4:30 pm.

Scientists and homeowners use education and innovation to tackle rising sea levels in Norfolk, Va. Teams explore wilderness areas to determine the best uses for public lands in Wyoming. In North Carolina, diverse public interests contribute to the new plan for a large national forest. This American Land Confronting Sea Level Rise, Protecting Wyoming Public Lands, Revising Forest Plans at 6:00 pm.

Thrill to an hour of classic Austin City Limits performances from late Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble. Songs include "Pride and Joy," "Crossfire" and "Texas Flood." Austin City Limits Stevie Ray Vaughan On Austin City Limits: 30 Years On at 7:00 pm.

The team investigates a preppers commune when one of their members is poisoned inside a locked bunker. Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie. Death in Paradise The Communal Death at 8:00 pm.

The fiancée of Philip Ridgeway asks Poirot to prove his innocence. Ridgeway, the nephew the joint general manager of the London and Scottish Bank, had a million dollars of bonds go missing whilst in his care. Poirot meets Ridgeway at the Cheshire Cheese to hear the facts of the case. Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Million Dollar Bond Robbery at 8:55 pm.

A gang of entitled college students runs riot. But are they behind a rash of lethal mayhem? Morse makes a date with Joan, then starts digging up an old crime scene. Endeavour on Masterpiece Season 9: Uniform at 9:50 pm.

Ellie goes to Milena's workplace using a fake name under the guise of being helpful – but really looking for clues as how Milena knew Greg. Milena's business partner, Frances Shaw, confides in Ellie that her own marriage is over, as she had fallen for Milena's lover. But Ellie does not get the chance to find out the name of Frances’ lover. What to Do When Someone Dies at 11:48 pm.

Sunday, July 2

Eric Hanson explores the amazing culture, hikes, and ruins of Peru's Sacred Valley. Epic Trails: Peru at 12:30 pm.

A one hour documentary based on the life of the first dedicated surf photographer. Doc Ball had a huge influence on promoting surfing world-wide during the 1930's and 1940's because of his over 900 photographs and thousands of feet of 16mm film that he shot in and out of the water. Doc retells the history of surfing in California as captured through his lens including personal remembrances of top surfers and innovators of that pioneering time. Legendary surfer, shaper and filmmaker Greg Noll explains Doc's influence on surfing and his friendship with Doc Ball. Jack "Woody" Ekstrom describes Doc's skills as a photographer and the process of shooting from the water using Doc's water box. Doc's personal photo collection - including 16mm moving film - is showcased throughout, with music by Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr. and Taimane. The Life Story of Doc Ball at 1:00 pm.

This one-hour program explores a series of paleontology excavations that showcase the changing landscape and animal life on America's Great Plains - beginning 34 million years ago with the Ice Age. Through interviews with paleontology experts, modern-day footage of excavations, historic re-enactments, archival photographs, and stunning animations with 3-D models that bring pre-historic figures to life, the educational and informative PALEO SLEUTHS features fossil discoveries in the Great Plains that challenge popular understanding of the origins of mammals. Paleo Sleuths at 1:55 pm.

Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths. What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas? NOVA: Ice Age Footprints at 2:55 pm.

Countries, states and companies have pledged to get their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. What technologies, policies and investments would this require? Is it likely to be achieved? If not, is there a more achievable target? Melissa Lott, Director of Research at Columbia University SIPA, and Terry Keeley, Managing Director at BlackRock, discuss... Energy Switch: Is Net Zero By 2050 Possible? at 6:00 pm.

When the body of a young woman is found buried in a shallow grave on a bleak Pennine moorland, Carol calls in Ridley to assist with the case. But the victim was not all she seemed to be. Ridley discovers she was leading a secret double life. Ridley Hospitality, Part 1 at 7:00 pm.

As preparations for Joan's wedding proceed, the shocking Blenheim Vale case reaches a climax. Endeavour on Masterpiece Season 9: Exeunt at 8:00 pm.

Ellie goes to Milena's workplace using a fake name under the guise of being helpful – but really looking for clues as to how Milena knew Greg. Milena's business partner, Frances Shaw, confides in Ellie that her own marriage is over, as she had fallen for Milena's lover. But Ellie does not get the chance to find out the name of Frances’ lover. What to Do When Someone Dies at 10:00 pm.