Highlights September 30 to October 6

Monday, September 30th

Revisit Atlantic City treasures 15 years after ROADSHOW's stop, including a Pablo Picasso lithograph & ceramic plate, a Louis XVI-style chandelier, ca. 1965, and a George Bellows oil painting, ca.1913. One is now $150,000! Antiques Roadshow Vintage Atlantic City, Hour 2 at 7:00 pm.

Revisit Alabama appraisals 14 years after ROADSHOW's visit to Mobile such as an "Indian Tribes of North America" set, a Gale Sayers game-worn jersey and Chinese glass bottle vases from around 1775. Learn which is now valued at $70,000-$90,000. Antiques Roadshow Vintage Mobile at 8:00 pm.

Follow the life of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco, a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Primarily in Spanish with English subtitles. American Masters Orozco: Man of Fire at 9:00 pm.

At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election. Independent Lens One Person, One Vote? at 10:00 pm.

Tuesday, October 1st

Despite the assassinations of four US presidents (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy), the in-office deaths of four (Harrison, Taylor, Harding, FDR), the wounding of two (T. Roosevelt, Reagan) and attempts on the lives of several others, before 1963, the unthinkable was unaddressed in the US Constitution. For the first two hundred years of America's democracy, it was not a foregone conclusion that the vice president would step in to replace the president in times of crisis. The office itself has been an afterthought, a punchline, and an Achilles heel for the president. But vice presidents of the United States have also acted as stabilizers, tiebreakers and architects of critical policy despite the office being described by one disgruntled VP as "not worth a bucket of warm spit." So what happens when the President of the United States can't fulfill their duties due to death, illness or incapacity? In this one-hour film, The American Vice President, we will focus in on the fraught period between 1963 and 1976 when a grief-stricken, then scandal stricken America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process through the evolution of the 25th amendment. American Experience The American Vice President at 7:00 pm.

PBS will provide live coverage and analysis of the debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. The broadcast will begin with a simulcast of the CBS News vice presidential debate, followed immediately by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with reporting from White House correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez and Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, and expert analysis from additional guests. PBS News Special: CBS News Vice Presidential Debate Simulcast at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 2nd

The Okavango Delta is transformed by the arrival of the flood, bringing new challenges for the big cats. The lion cubs experience water and its dangers for the first time. Big Cats 24/7 at 7:00 pm.

All across the solar system, volcanoes are erupting, storms are raging, and ice is acting in strange ways. And surprises like these aren’t limited to planets: Our solar system is home to a myriad of fascinating smaller bodies, including moons, asteroids, and comets. In recent decades, space missions have brought these neighboring worlds into sharp focus. Now, using the latest scientific imagery and stunningly realistic animations, planetary scientists take us on a journey across the solar system to uncover new revelations about our celestial neighborhood – and illuminate how Earth may be the oddest world of all. Nova Solar System: Storm Worlds at 8:00 pm.

Discover the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest lost cities: Nineveh. Why did this great city disappear? And could it also be the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the last lost wonder of the ancient world? By mixing emotional and inspiring human stories,with remarkable archaeological breakthroughs and cutting-edge forensics, this film shows how new discoveries are helping Iraqis reclaim their remarkable history, and uncovering the most complete picture of ancient Nineveh ever - capital of one of the greatest civilizations and the world's first genuine superpower, the Assyrians. Secrets of the Dead Returning to Babylon at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, October 3rd

Hear from some of the biggest actors, writers, and comedians who have lent their talents to Saturday Night Live. Former cast members dive into the writing and auditioning process and offer behind the scenes look at the show. Featuring Fred Armisen, Colin Jost, Kevin Nealon, Molly Shannon, Michael McKean, and Noel Wells. Overheard with Evan Smith The Alums of Saturday Night Live at 7:00 pm.

The families fly to Los Angeles for a meeting with The Opportunity Coaches and host Ronaldo Hardy, the families share updates on their financial journeys. Coaches ask hard questions to see if the changes will stick. Opportunity Knock$ The Families Meet at 7:30 pm.

Chet explores the University of Texas campus and surrounding longhorn favorites. He visits the LBJ Presidential Library and Blanton Museum of Art. He dines on a beloved burger from "Dirty's" and eats at the oldest beer garden in America. The Daytripper Austin’s Forty Acres at 8:00 pm.

When an elderly man is killed during a home robbery, Caron is confused to discover that only one piece was taken amongst the many art valuables. Meanwhile, Charlie from the pawn shop has been accused of selling forgeries-but she insists they were not fakes when she sold them. Asked for her advice on both matters, Jean starts to realize the crimes could be related. The Madame Blanc Mysteries at 8:29 pm.

A British child is abducted, requiring all Laura's diplomatic skills as she tries to support both parents during a media storm. The Sutherland case takes an alarming turn. The Diplomat at 9:15 pm.

Following Polly's death, a controversial anti-protest bill leads to an unofficial police strike. Sutherland and Anna's affair is in full bloom when a disgruntled photographer threatens to expose them. COBRA at 10:00 pm.

Friday, October 4th

Explore how Latino DNA has been pivotal to the identity of the U.S. since before her inception. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped create the nation we know today. VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos Threads in the American Tapestry at 8:00 pm.

The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the big-band sound of popular music with the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to create an enduring musical genre beloved around the world. VOCES Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends at 9:00 pm.

Saturday, October 5th

Acclaimed Austin acts Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver next-generation rock and soul in a thrilling hour. Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from his powerful JPEG RAW and Black Pumas sparkle with selections from their Chronicles of a Diamond. Austin City Limits Gary Clark Jr./Black Pumas at 7:00 pm.

When the head chef at an international culinary school gets a cleaver to the back, Samuel's former sister-in-law-the business partner of the victim-lands in hot water. Peregrine finds herself in a pressure cooker of an investigation as she works together with James to expose a maze of fraudulent activity at the institution and dangerous family secrets. Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries Seasoned Murder at 8:00 pm.

During a hunting trip, three friends set off in pursuit of a kill, butone of them ends up with a bullet in the head. Who fired the fatal sh ot? Or was there a fourth shooter? Although Shepherd and Sims find outthe deceased's fiancee had been having a fling with his best man, one of her older relationships may hold the key to the killing. The Brokenwood Mysteries Hunting The Stag at 9:45 pm.

Sunday, October 6th

Ridley's investigation into the body found in a hollow tree leads him to suspect different men in the victim's life. When another body is found murdered, with links to disgraced ex-copper Jean Dixon, the pressure builds to find the killer. Ridley The Hollow Tree, Part 2 at 7:00 pm.

Susan meets with Alan's ex-partner and learns about the relationship between Alan and Frank. In the Conway novel, Algernon discovers that Leonard and Samantha are concealing a secret from him. Moonflower Murders On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

Piet and the team continue to investigate after an environmental campaigner is murdered. After another shocking murder, could Cobie Stegenga now be the prime suspect? Van Der Valk On Masterpiece Hope In Amsterdam - Part 2 at 9:00 pm.

What really happened to the Princes in the Tower? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of the two boys whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery and speculation. Lucy Worsley Investigates at 10:00 pm.