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Schedule Highlights October 27 to November 2
Monday, October 27th
Antiques Roadshow - Kooky & Spooky Celebrate Halloween with thrilling and chilling finds, like a rag doll nicknamed Chucky, a nightmarish Leonora Carrington painting and an eye-catching "Bride of Frankenstein" pressbook. Which macabre and magnificent treasure is $250,000-$350,000? 7:00 pm.
American Experience - Kissinger: Part One Discover how Henry Kissinger's anti-Communist zeal would shape U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam, China, Chile, and the Soviet Union during the second half of the 20th century; featuring dozens of historians and former colleagues. 8:00 pm
The American Revolution: An Inside Look Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns's new film, The American Revolution. Through shooting locations, historical re-enactments, and exclusive clips, meet the master storytellers who brought the story of the Revolution to life in a compelling visual story. 9:30 pm
Breaking The Deadlock - Truth Under Fire Aaron Tang guides a panel through hypothetical scenarios as they grapple with life questions. 10:00 pm
Tuesday, October 28th
Finding Your Roots - Finding My Roots Cutting-edge DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - in a unique and emotional episode where Gates finds himself as a guest on his own show for the first time. 7:00 pm
American Experience - Kissinger: Part Two Discover how Henry Kissinger's anti-Communist zeal would shape U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam, China, Chile, and the Soviet Union in the second half of the 20th century, through the voices of historians and colleagues. 8:00 pm
Binding Truth This is the story of two students and the complexities of race and privilege. 9:30 pm
Wednesday, October 29th
Nature - Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion A unique, non-invasive, mountain lion study uses a giant network of trail cameras scattered throughout Montana's Sapphire Mountains over a decade to piece together the life story of a female mountain lion. This film weaves clips of mountain lions and their complex interactions with each other and the rest of the forest world into a story about life and death that contains never-before-captured events and behaviors at every turn. 7:00 pm
NOVA - Superfloods In September 2024, Hurricane Helene dumped 14 inches of rain on North Carolina, triggering flash floods and killing more than 100 people. Why are these floods on the rise around the world-even in places thousands of feet above sea level? 8:00 pm
Rising: Surviving The Surge A gripping look at Hurricane Ian and the deadly power of storm surge. It follows survivors, scientists, first responders, and communities as they navigate the destruction and endure the recovery. With dramatic footage and expert insight, it reveals the rising threat of storm surge from coast to inland, urging preparedness in a new era of stronger, more frequent storms. 9:00 pm
Secrets of the Dead - Chasing The Plague Scientists track down the earliest known bubonic plague victims and study the virus in hopes of preventing future outbreaks while the societal impact of the plague is also considered. 10:00 pm
Thursday, October 30th
Overheard with Evan Smith - Jason Reitman Academy Award nominated director Jason Reitman joins Evan to discuss his latest film, Saturday Night Live, along with his previous films, and other projects and collaborations. 7:30 pm
Texas Monthly Presents: The Story - Shifting Gears It's not always easy to take a chance, but when you're down on your luck, sometimes it's exactly what is needed. From a failed cattle rancher to an aspiring birder, we see how an unexpected choice can change your life forever. 8:00 pm
The Daytripper - Rusk, TX Chet rides the Texas State Railroad into town where he eats some sports-inspired BBQ and authentic Mexican food. He learns about legendary Texas governor Jim Hogg at his childhood home and all the stories of Cherokee County. 8:30 pm
In Search of Edgar Allen Poe This award-winning documentary explores the triumphant yet tragic story of the brilliant poet, master short story writer, and influential critic, Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective genre, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale, but was plagued by alcohol, lost loves, and a penchant for self-destruction. The series sheds new light on his mysterious death. Episode One: Despite a difficult upbringing, Poe discovers his true calling as a writer, and marries his beloved Virginia. He creates the detective genre. He shapes the modern short story. Yet, he struggles with poverty, alcohol, and his "imp of the perverse." Many of Poe's most famous works are profiled, including "To Helen," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Black Cat," and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." 9:00 pm
Friday, October 31st
The State of BBQ: A Texas Monthly Special This one-hour special features profiles of barbecue joints with deep legacies and innovative approaches, capped off by an extended segment about the making of Texas Monthly's renowned Top 50 BBQ Joints List. 8:00 pm
The Day of the Dead (El Dia De Los Muertos) offers an intimate look into the annual tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away. Filmed in Mexico, the program immerses viewers in the customs that accompany this traditional Mexican holiday. It documents the participating families' joyful celebrations, from preparing food and making offerings to enjoying lively town music and adorning panteons (cemeteries) with flowers - all in joyful celebration of loved ones who have departed. 9:00 pm
Exhumed: A History of Zombies Unearth some of the most significant moment of zombie pop culture over the last two centuries. Host Dr. Emily Zarka explores how zombie folklore arose before it became mainstream and how the monster changes in tandem with a changing world. 9:50 pm
Saturday, November 1st
Fork and Hammer - Summer Soiree The idea: bring the restaurant group's top chefs together to create an event that celebrates the summer harvest and pushes the team's creative abilities in food, wine and cocktails. It will be called the Summer Soiree. What could possibly go wrong? Well... Multiple chefs, working in new restaurants, serving several courses, to a large group of people at the same time. It is a massive challenge! 11:30 am
Central Texas Gardener - Rain Gardens, Texas Trees Control runoff with beautiful gardens, and pick the best trees and herbs to plant this fall. 12:00 pm
Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard - Fat Vivian explores fat's misunderstood role in the kitchen, from saved bacon grease to salad toast with olive oil. At the grocery store with Christine, she breaks down cooking oils, storage tips and fat myths. In California, a visit to Corto reveals what makes great olive oil and how olives compare to other crops amid climate change. Back home, Vivian fries fish in peanut oil with a bold mayo smear. 12:30 pm
Pati’s Mexican Table - Rhythms of the City Pati visits Gris in Tlatelolco to meet Gabriela Rojas and reflect on the neighborhood's tragic past and hopeful future. They share chamorro de cerdo before Pati heads to Salon Los Angeles, where Miguel Nieto guides her through the rhythms and stories of danzon. Surrounded by friends, they toast with a twist on the michelada, celebrating joy and resilience in the city. 1:00 pm
How Are We Today? - Compassion Fatigue In the season finale, we find one member of the group is stretched thin by taking care of everyone in their life except themselves. If you're someone without a mental condition, that doesn't mean your mental health can't suffer too. Come learn how compassion fatigue affects us all, and explore ways to manage it with the people you love to find out what works best for you. 6:00 pm
Austin City Limits - Samara Joy NAACP Image Award winner and 5x Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy shines with gorgeous vocals and exciting arrangements in a dazzling hour. The rising star performs songs from her breakthrough Linger Awhile and her latest studio album Portrait. 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 2nd
Texas Monthly Presents: The Story - Making The List After four years, Texas Monthly gears up to publish a new Top 50 BBQ list. Led by Daniel Vaughn, the Texas Monthly team sets out to taste and rank Texas BBQ, racing towards their deadline of releasing a list that can change the lives of BBQ businesses across the state. We take a look at a few of these joints, the inspiring stories behind them, and the future of Texas BBQ. Featured joints: Burnt Bean, Yearby's. 6:00 pm
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family - Desire Meet a more sophisticated Anne Boleyn as she returns to England from France having grown into a real beauty. Anne dazzles the Tudor Court while her family plays the long game to catch a king. 7:00 pm
Maigret On Masterpiece - Maigret Comes Home, Pt 1 A student is stabbed to death in the street. As Maigret and Cavre disagree over the killer's motives, Maigret digs into the killer's psychology and tries to provoke him into making contact. But a sudden call leaves him facing an impossible decision. 8:00 pm
Gold on Masterpiece - The Boy You Were Palmer is finally caught after attempting to escape to Brazil. The police learn that Cooper and Parry have been laundering the Brink's-Mat millions. Cooper is arrested, but Parry escapes. 9:00 pm
Velvet - Sky High Barbara is devastated upon learning the truth of Enrique and Patricia's scandalous love affair. Alberto is tormented by the sight of Ana, happy with Carlos. 10:00 pm
