Highlights October 7 to October 13

Monday, October 7th

Discover updated Denver delights including a 1941 C. F. Martin 000-42 guitar, a Louis XVI-style porphyry & bronze mirror, ca. 1880, and a Maria Koogle schoolgirl needlework, ca. 1817. One almost tripled in value to $115,000 to $150,000! Antiques Roadshow Vintage Denver, Hour 1 at 7:00 pm.

Flashback to phenomenal Philadelphia finds from 2006 including an asscher-cut yellow diamond ring from around 1930, a Charles Rohlfs mahogany chair and a 1958 Picasso drawing with documentation. Which has skyrocketed in value to $220,000? Antiques Roadshow Vintage Philadelphia at 8:00 pm.

MADE IN TEXAS celebrates Texas storytellers with eight films that tell stories from the Lone Star state. Produced in combination with station teams as well as independent producers, these visually stunning films showcase Texas — its diverse places and remarkable people. The series begins with a film about a couple who walked every inch of Texas' seven barrier islands - a distance of more than 370 miles. It also includes the success story of a man with down syndrome who creates an independent life and business in Fort Worth. Made In Texas Chasing The Tide & Underdawgs at 9:00 pm.

In a volunteer aid van occupied by multiple generations of civilians, an authentic, intimate observation of the war in Ukraine unfolds. Each passenger is unique in age, origin and circumstance, but alike in where they find themselves -- fleeing their homes while huddled together in a cramped back seat. Bound for Poland, the vehicle operates as their shelter, waiting room, hospital and confessional. POV In The Rearview at 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, October 8th

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and Andre Leon Talley, three guests from diverse backgrounds, as they meet the ancestors who laid the groundwork for their success. Finding Your Roots Where Did We Come From? at 7:00 pm.

A new generation discovers what it means to show up, be civil and tackle the issues straight on. High schoolers from every corner of the country face off in a national civics competition in this inspiring coming-of-age series. In episode one teenage contestants from across the United States embark on a year-long civics competition. Wyoming's teams embody the state's spirit. Immigrant students in Las Vegas rally for competition. Richmond, Va., has the team to beat. Citizen Nation Chasing Victory at 8:00 pm.

The horrifying accounts of living through the Hamas attack and the war in Gaza. Told by the people directly impacted on both sides of the conflict, the death, despair and ongoing trauma. Frontline A Year of War: Israelis and Palestinians at 9:00 pm.

Throughout its history, Mexico has been convulsed by a series of epic, violent and bloody struggles that have defined the culture and identity of this complex nation. EMPIRE BUILDERS: MEXICO looks at this often-overlooked history of America's next-door neighbor, which has been affected and influenced by the United States. This is a chronicle of conquest with all its bloody and dramatic consequences; not just of battles and wars, but of feuds, shifting alliances, trickery, intrigue, executions, assassination and exile. Episode One: The Spanish Conquest laid the ground for 300 years of colonial rule which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system that still affects today's society. After the conquest, Mexico became the world's largest producer of silver which fueled Europe's trade with Asia. Meanwhile, conquistadors and friars spread out along so called "royal roads" which linked with the desert frontiers of the north, attempting to convert Apache and Comanche tribes who would battle Spaniards, Mexicans and Americans for centuries. Empire Builders: Mexico The Spanish Conquest at 10:30 pm.

Wednesday, October 9th

The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta. Lioness Matho must protect her cubs alone, while leopard mum, Xudum, reveals her newborns with danger looming nearby. Big Cats 24/7 at 7:00 pm.

From a dwarf planet that looks like a deflated football, to a tiny moon with cliffs taller than Mt. Everest, to the spectacular rings of Saturn, discover how the effects of gravity produce the amazing variety of weird worlds in our solar system. NOVA Solar System: Strange Worlds at 8:00 pm.

A new documentary investigates a 250-year-old musical mystery. For the first 16 years of her life, Mozart's sister shared equal billing with her brother. Musical partners and collaborators, Wolfgang Mozart and Maria Anna Mozart played together before kings and queens, and were the talk of Europe. Forced to withdraw from public life because she was a woman, a stunning new investigation explores why she was retired and what happened to her music. Mozart's Sister is a 'musical-true crime' story that explores the lost talent of Maria Anna Mozart. Secrets of the Dead Mozart’s Sister at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, October 10th

Austin voters will head to the polls this fall to choose the next mayor of Austin, the 11th largest and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Hear from all five candidates in the mayor's race in the ATX Decides: 2024 Austin Mayoral Forum, a collaboration between LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin PBS, Univision, KUT Radio, and The Daily Texan. A panel of journalists pose questions to the candidates addressing priority issues, including affordable housing, public safety, land use, and mass transit. ATX Decides: 2024 Austin Mayoral Forum at 7:00 pm.

Chet visits the ruins of an abandoned Spanish Fort and the US's Fort McKavett to learn about the battle for the frontier. He swims in the San Saba River and fuels up at a local bakery run by three teenage sisters. The Daytripper Menard at 8:00 pm.

Shortly after Jean and Dom attend a lecture on sacred relics at Sainte Victoire's Catholic church, the priest is stabbed in the back with a crucifix and the relic stolen. Dom and Jean head to Lourdes to meet with a reliquary expert and friend of Jean's, who happens to be a rather unorthodox nun. Back at the pub, Celine is having mother-in-law troubles. The Madame Blanc Mysteries at 8:29 pm.

Laura's personal and professional relationships come under strain: who can she trust now? The Consulate team deals with unreliable witnesses in a case of police violence. The Diplomat at 9:15 pm.

With the news of a stolen weapon, an emergency COBRA is assembled as the government frantically tries to locate it. Led by Dan Goddard, the mercenaries demand to be paid a ransom, or the mortar will be fired. COBRA at 10:00 pm.

Friday, October 11th

Rudolfo Anaya was the first Hispanic American writer to achieve major publishing success with his landmark novel, Bless Me, Ultima, in print since 1972. Recipient of the National Medal for the Arts, Anaya has demonstrated a lifelong determination to persevere - through poverty, catastrophic injury and an almost insurmountable artistic struggle to publish - and in the end, succeed. "Rudolfo Anaya: The Magic Of Words," is a vital reference to the authentic culture of Hispanic New Mexico. And while the wellspring of Anaya's stories is New Mexico, his insight is invaluable to understand the quest by all Hispanic Americans for cultural identity, recognition and respect. Rudolfo Anaya: The Magic of Words at 7:30 pm.

Host John Leguizamo discovers that while Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the nation and that Latino history is the history of the United States. VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos Solidarity in a New Era at 8:00 pm.

THE JOURNEYS OF HARRY CROSBY is an hour-long documentary chronicling the life and work of renowned photographer and historian Harry Crosby,whose travels resulted in five classic books documenting the people, culture and natural scenery of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. The film celebrates a life of creativity, adventure, and shared bi-national stories that speak to a long-time spirit of mutual understanding and conservation between the U.S. and Mexico. The Journeys of Harry Crosby at 9:00 pm.

Snarky Puppy brings their sound to a sold-out show at the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall. NEXT at the Kennedy Center Snarky Puppy and Friends: The Family We Make at 10:00 pm.

Saturday, October 12th

Enjoy a hit-filled hour with Grammy-nominated indie pop singer-songwriters Maggie Rogers and Gracie Abrams. Maggie Rogers shines with dancefloor gems from Don't Forget Me and Gracie Abrams performs standouts from her latest The Secret of Us. Austin City Limits Maggie Rogers/Gracie Abrams at 7:00 pm.

The morning after a party, an architect-who was supposed to be redesigning Peregrine's home and his lover are found dead in the sauna. Peregrine and James attempt to retrace the partygoers' movements, but the task proves difficult as the guests were swapping partners in the name of free love. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Death By Design at 8:00 pm.

When DC Breen and his rugby team show up for practice, they are shocked to see their coach dead, stripped, and tied to a goalpost. Shepherd and Sims try to find out who would want to do that to a beloved pillar of the community. When a second body is found, the detectives believe the deaths are related. Could a serial killer be on the loose? The Brokenwood Mysteries Leather and Lace at 8:51 pm.

Sunday, October 13th

A man is shot dead during an illegal rave on a building site. Ridley and the team investigate, bringing them into the murky world of the victim's wealthy family who hold a closely guarded secret. Carol becomes worried about her son Jack. Ridley Fool for Love, Part 1 at 7:00 pm.

The Endicotts reveal that Martin Webster had a motive to kill Cecily. Liam Corby tells Susan that he knows a secret of Lisa's. In the Conway novel, Pund reveals several conclusions he's drawn about the murder of Melissa James. Moonflower Murders On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Van der Valk and his team are called in when a scientist researching a cancer treatment breakthrough is found dead. Van der Valk's ex-flame returns to help uncover the truth and see if pharmaceutical billionaire Freddie Klink is involved. Van der Valk On Masterpiece Secrets In Amsterdam - Part 1 at 9:00 pm.

In late 1950s Madrid, the golden age of haute couture, there is one place everyone would like to shop at least once in their lifetime: the Galerias Velvet. Episode One: When Don Rafael presents his latest collection, his son returns home from his studies abroad. Alberto doubts his father's business strategies and refuses to abandon his love for Ana - a seamstress at the emporium. Velvet Butterfly Wings at 10:00 pm.