Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox brings her soulful vocals, effortless groove and magnetic presence to ACL. She performs highlights from her acclaimed album Vacancy alongside fan favorites "Soft Girl Era" and "Shea Butter Baby."
Papa Ray and friends discuss the 40+ year crazy journey in St. Louis, highs & lows included - owning an indie record store voted 'One of the 10 Best Record Stores in the U.S.
Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, "The Caverns Sessions" (formerly known as "Bluegrass Underground") features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres to include Roots-Rock, Jam Band, R&B, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Folk, Americana and Bluegrass - music from the heart of the American experience.
MY MUSIC Presents THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU is a music-filled documentary that traces the Carpenters' career through the eyes of Richard Carpenter and the group's friends in the music business, featuring their their top recording hits, including "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Top of the World," "For All We Know," "Superstar," "Yesterday Once More," "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun." Between 1970 and 1983, the Carpenters were awarded 10 gold singles and 9 gold albums, many of which also achieved multi-platinum status. They won Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Vocal group in 1970 and for Album of the Year in 1971. That same year, Karen and Richard hosted the NBC-TV summer series, "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and later starred in a series of specials on ABC-TV into the 1980s. Their soundtrack recording of "Bless the Beasts and Children" was nominated for an Academy Award, and they performed it at the Oscar telecast in 1972. From 1970 to 1981, the Carpenters consistently were represented on the Billboard charts with 17 of their singles in the Pop Top 20, including three #1 songs and six songs at #2 in addition to 17 songs hitting #1 on the Easy Listening chart. The Carpenters became the top American recording act of the 1970s and have sold over 100 million recordings worldwide. THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU features interviews with Richard Carpenter in addition to the group's musicians, famous friends and colleagues, particularly those who helped them achieve stardom, including Herb Alpert, Paul Williams, Burt Bacharach and Petula Clark. The program also contains rare footage of Richard and Karen, including never-before-seen promotional films, concert performances, studio recording sessions, archival television appearances and outtakes.
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art. From the Stone Age came prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. Then the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art-creating a world of magical gods, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.
In SOCIAL SECURITY & YOU WITH MARY BETH FRANKLIN, one of the country's leading Social Security and Medicare experts guides viewers on securing their retirement funds. With tips and advice on making the most of their social security benefits, host Mary Beth discusses the age people should claim it and what changes if they're single, married, divorced, or widowed. Her insight on how to get the most out of our hard-earned retirement benefits helps enrich, inspire, and educate by giving viewers the information they need to live their best life in retirement.
Did you know that you actually have a choice in how you age, and whether you remain mobile, healthy and pain-free throughout your life? In the pledge special AGING BACKWARDS 3, former ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White uses groundbreaking science to develop a practical six-point plan anyone can use to keep their minds sharp and their bodies active using gentle daily movement.
While exploring the Black Forest in Germany, Chris and Martin are amazed to discover a black and yellow salamander crawling out of the fire! They don't understand how this is possible, since salamanders need water - not fire - to live. It's a mystery that the Kratt Brothers are determined to solve and unravel the secret of the Fire Salamander. Science Concept: Salamander life cycle.
Inspired by their father's weather broadcasts, Lily, Corky, and Benny attempt to film their own. They soon learn, however, that there is a complex science behind the forecasts, and the tools for it are in Great Grandpa Wallace's workshop.
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.
Carl loves the new sweater his Pop Pop knit for him, but when he wears it, he feels itchy all over and can't focus on anything! / Carl's nervous because his school bus stop moved farther from home so his morning routine must change.
The whole family is invited to join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari.
In the final stretch of this year's competitive midterm elections, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg and Washington Week travel to Austin, Texas, the site of one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. For a full hour, Goldberg and his panel will explore issues that matter most to voters, concerns about election security, and what the outcome of these elections could mean for the final two years of the Trump presidency. This one-hour program will be recorded at KLRU in front of a live audience.
KPBS explores the stories impacting the region, from health and education to the environment and politics and beyond. Find out what's happening with KPBS News This Week.
The words "urban" and "forest" may sound like contradictory terms but our urban environments are, or could be, vast forests of street trees, park trees, and backyard trees. Trees are very important in the urban environment, where they serve many valuable purposes. Andy Lipkis, world-renowned leader in urban forestry, is founder of Tree People in Los Angeles. We kick off this episode with Andy giving an overview and creating an appreciation for urban forestry. We meet him at TreePeople facilities in the Santa Monica Mountain where he tours us through demonstration and learning environments designed to serve and train a diverse audience. Closer to home, we talk with politicians involved in the beginning of San Diego's urban forestry efforts. We get an update on the status of San Diego's urban forest, its management, and the conflicts inherent in the process. We meet community members whose grass roots efforts save and protect heritage trees, school children learning about the value of trees and how to care for them, too. That discussion helps us understand what each of us can do to support trees in our neighborhoods and our communities. Along the way, we learn about selecting trees for our own gardens and neighborhoods.
Cassandra visits Oregon for the first time. Spending time in Willamette Valley Wine Country, Cassandra falls in love with the stories of the Maysara and Cho Family. Incorporating culture, the history of winemaking, and bio dynamic practices, both families created a legacy of love to share with the world.
Gently hopes to expose one last cover-up before retiring from the force.
Join Host/Producer Roberto Mighty at beautiful Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY - a 300 acre arboretum, birding space, gardening gem and historic burial ground. Interments include boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, Colonel Harland Sanders, Suffragist Susan Look Avery and Revolutionary War hero George Rogers Clark. A reenactor portrays Sculptor Enid Yandell, and we view exquisite monuments.
Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife.
Intelligence is the defining trait of our species. Discover how our sophisticated human brains - and those of our clever animal cousins like the dolphin - evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures.
We consider The Wild Parrots of Ocean Beach. Where did they come from? How did they get here? We take a trip back in time to discover over San Diego's once-famous "Honeymoon Bridge". Plus: Remembering the days of San Diego's Rock and Roll Radio, and things you've sent in and e-mailed "About San Diego!"
Four trailblazing women whose skills, leadership, vision and determination helped build San Diego. Their stories are about creating opportunities, solving problems, building businesses and institutions, and finding ways to survive and thrive.
Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
In a special episode filmed before the Accession, Fiona Bruce welcomes the Queen Consort to the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Sefton Scott welcomes parents, students and teachers to Kemble Martyrs Boys School fete. Bunty eyes an egg and spoon race and Mrs McCarthy agrees to compete with her. Heading towards the cake table, Father Brown meets a pupil from the Girls' School next door, May Lewis who swipes the last three macaroons. Even though he's meant to be the best, Sefton's grandson Daniel Gates gives a poor cricket demonstration, but Mrs McCarthy thrives in the egg and spoon race and takes home the rosette. Meanwhile, the deputy headmaster of the school, Philip sneaks away with Sheila, the deputy head of the girl's college next door, but to their horror, they find May on the floor, her head pooling with blood.
Meeting with Raylan Reeve at his new golf course, Father Brown and Mrs McCarthy discover 'Go Home - or die' burnt into the grass. Inspector Mallory pays a visit to Hermione, who has a clear motive for vandalism after her garden has been compromised for Raylan's extensive golf course, but finds nothing to pin the crime on her. The next day at the golf tournament, the women's cup sees Bunty competing, in disguise as 'Miss Desiree Lecoq', being careful in case her father finds out about this pastime. She competes against Raylan's young granddaughter, Morgana, much to Tamara, Morgana's mother's disapproval. When Bunty's ball lands in the reeds, a body is the last thing she expects to find.
Jasper and Helena test their new romance at a luxury spa, but two suspicious deaths pull Jasper into a mystery. Meanwhile, Dan meets Leonie and wonders if he can love again.
Feeling responsible for a young woman's death, Maigret investigates her past. But being unable to move on from it, Maigret ends up putting himself directly in the path of people who will do anything to keep the truth hidden.
Police uncover a new trail overseas as the proceeds from the stolen gold are laundered through a growing international criminal network.
Desperate to raise money for the new Velvet collection, Alberto bets Velvet in a poker game. Cristina won't give up, despite having the papers to annul her marriage. Clara discovers signs of Barbara in Mateo's home.
"Where are you really from?" Inspired by a young generation's creative response to this loaded question, FROM HERE follows artists and activists from immigrant families coming of age in an era of rising xenophobia and political turmoil. Set in New York and Berlin, the film shows them create families, fight for citizenship, make art and forge identities, while redefining what it means to belong.
In 1934, famed writer, and longtime socialist, Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California, leading a mass End Poverty movement. To defeat him that fall, his opponents created one of the dirtiest, and most influential, campaigns in U.S. history, and Hollywood took its first all-out plunge into politics. Anti-migrant, anti-socialist and anti-communist rhetoric dominated the campaign and drew national attention. The film shows how the 1934 race marked the rise of "spin doctors," false or manipulated news, and the modern campaign techniques that continue to dominate political campaigning in 2026 and beyond. This is the first film to focus on the revered MGM producer Irving Thalberg ordering the creation of the first "attack ads" to appear on a screen, a forerunner of today's media-based politics. THE FIRST ATTACK ADS reveals highlights from the three "Thalberg shorts" along with interviews with participants in the Sinclair campaign and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence right up to 2026. and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence since, tight up to 2026.
This is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights activist and labor leader who used music as a tool to unite and inspire workers during the United Farm Workers' struggle for better labor conditions. The film sheds light on the challenges that Chavez and his followers faced, and how they managed to overcome them through solidarity and perseverance. The film also touches on the broader historical context in which the United Farm Workers' struggle took place, including the social and economic realities of farm workers in the mid-20th century United States, the role of political activism and organizing in the civil rights movement, and the power of music as a medium for political expression and social change. Directed by Andres Alegria and Abel Sanchez.
In a testament to resilience, the unwavering presence of Native communities endures across generations. After years of pain, addiction, and erasure, Larry Spotted Crow Mann finds healing in the drum his grandfather entrusted to him; Rebekka Schlichting honors her late aunt - the keeper of her family's connection to culture - with a final, heartfelt walk in her moccasins; defying invisibility, Kevin Abourezk joins fellow activists in protest of a development threatening sacred land, plantings seeds of advocacy for those who come next. Three storytellers, three interpretations of WE REMAIN.
This week on ON STORY, Noah Hawley, the creator of celebrated anthology series FARGO, discusses his experiences adapting feature films into episodic storytelling.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
In the final stretch of this year's competitive midterm elections, moderator Jeffrey Goldberg and Washington Week travel to Austin, Texas, the site of one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. For a full hour, Goldberg and his panel will explore issues that matter most to voters, concerns about election security, and what the outcome of these elections could mean for the final two years of the Trump presidency. This one-hour program will be recorded at KLRU in front of a live audience.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
DW GLOBAL Us, the Environment and Development magazine from Deutsche Welle looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
"Where are you really from?" Inspired by a young generation's creative response to this loaded question, FROM HERE follows artists and activists from immigrant families coming of age in an era of rising xenophobia and political turmoil. Set in New York and Berlin, the film shows them create families, fight for citizenship, make art and forge identities, while redefining what it means to belong.
In 1934, famed writer, and longtime socialist, Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California, leading a mass End Poverty movement. To defeat him that fall, his opponents created one of the dirtiest, and most influential, campaigns in U.S. history, and Hollywood took its first all-out plunge into politics. Anti-migrant, anti-socialist and anti-communist rhetoric dominated the campaign and drew national attention. The film shows how the 1934 race marked the rise of "spin doctors," false or manipulated news, and the modern campaign techniques that continue to dominate political campaigning in 2026 and beyond. This is the first film to focus on the revered MGM producer Irving Thalberg ordering the creation of the first "attack ads" to appear on a screen, a forerunner of today's media-based politics. THE FIRST ATTACK ADS reveals highlights from the three "Thalberg shorts" along with interviews with participants in the Sinclair campaign and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence right up to 2026. and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence since, tight up to 2026.
The Chavis Chronicles features John Pasmore, CEO of Latimer AI. In a forward-looking conversation with Dr. Chavis, Pasmore explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities for equity, economic empowerment, and responsible technological advancement.
Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes ever to strike the United States, killing 1,833 people, displacing hundreds of thousands more and causing more than $100 billion in damage. Louisianans wanted change and climate action, but 20 years on, a state ravaged by climate disasters is now ground zero for a whole new kind of storm: liquified natural gas facilities.
Texas Monthly Presents is a captivating new docuseries series that brings the magazine's award-winning journalism from the page to the screen and invites viewers to experience Texas through the mindset of a storyteller.
Picking and packing sweet Georgia peaches. An Oregon brewery goes to the source for the right kinds of hops. A rural Tennessee community celebrates the heritage music of the mountain dulcimer.
Humans sped up the pace of nature - and now we have to catch up. Can we do it in time?
Founded by Logan Cuvo, Best Dam Tape specializes in performance hockey tape known for its strong grip, durability, and easy tear. Catering to players and teams, Best Dam Tape is quickly gaining market share with plans to expand across other applications. This is story about adapting and embracing a new path in life.
Coauthors Janani Balasubramanian and Natalie Gosnell discuss their book "Art-Science Undisciplined: A Playbook for Transformative Collaboration".
In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on The Right and on The Left, "Balancing Act with John Katko" seeks to provide an alternative perspective: The Center. It will strive to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues, while adding a touch of fun along the way.
This week on ON STORY, Noah Hawley, the creator of celebrated anthology series FARGO, discusses his experiences adapting feature films into episodic storytelling.
"Where are you really from?" Inspired by a young generation's creative response to this loaded question, FROM HERE follows artists and activists from immigrant families coming of age in an era of rising xenophobia and political turmoil. Set in New York and Berlin, the film shows them create families, fight for citizenship, make art and forge identities, while redefining what it means to belong.
In 1934, famed writer, and longtime socialist, Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California, leading a mass End Poverty movement. To defeat him that fall, his opponents created one of the dirtiest, and most influential, campaigns in U.S. history, and Hollywood took its first all-out plunge into politics. Anti-migrant, anti-socialist and anti-communist rhetoric dominated the campaign and drew national attention. The film shows how the 1934 race marked the rise of "spin doctors," false or manipulated news, and the modern campaign techniques that continue to dominate political campaigning in 2026 and beyond. This is the first film to focus on the revered MGM producer Irving Thalberg ordering the creation of the first "attack ads" to appear on a screen, a forerunner of today's media-based politics. THE FIRST ATTACK ADS reveals highlights from the three "Thalberg shorts" along with interviews with participants in the Sinclair campaign and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence right up to 2026. and observers of the crucial impact of those shorts and their influence since, tight up to 2026.
See fabulous finds from ROADSHOW's first season updated with today's values including an Albrecht Durer engraving, an 1870 J. L. Stone limestone temperance jug, and an 11/22/63 news ticker tape. One treasure increases in value to $60K-$90K!
The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture-and awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture to its statues, mosaics, and frescos, Rome engineered bigger and better than anyone before. At its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of unprecedented luxury, with colossal arenas for entertaining the masses and giant monuments to egotistical emperors. And then it fell.
Enjoy a magical concert filmed on New Year's Eve in 1999 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Staged as an original, Broadway-style musical in which Barbra looks back at her past, the production featured an orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch.
Join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby and Nina travel to a Kenyan sanctuary to meet the young elephant alongside other iconic wildlife.
In San Diego County, naturalist and educator John Fiske and his family explore one of America's most biodiverse landscapes. From coastal bluffs and chaparral to oak woodlands, mountains, and desert, the film follows John and his sons, Johnny and Charlie, revealing an extraordinary range of life and a family legacy rooted in conservation, curiosity, and care for the land.
Intelligence is the defining trait of our species. Discover how our sophisticated human brains - and those of our clever animal cousins like the dolphin - evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures.
The story of Jesse James remains one of America's most cherished tales... and one of its most fictitious. With a life steeped in violence and bloodshed, America's Robin Hood robbed the poor and rich alike, though his victims were almost always unarmed.
See fabulous finds from ROADSHOW's first season updated with today's values including an Albrecht Durer engraving, an 1870 J. L. Stone limestone temperance jug, and an 11/22/63 news ticker tape. One treasure increases in value to $60K-$90K!
Hosted by veteran traveler and avid train buff Jeff Wilson, REAL RAIL ADVENTURES: SWISS WINTER MAGIC showcases the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system, world-class mainlines, stunning scenic routes, and beautiful cog trains. From Zurich International, Jeff boards the Intercity Line at the airport train station and heads east. At the alpine city of Chur, he changes to the renowned Albula Bernia Express and savors the scenery scrolling by on the ride to his first destination. St. Moritz is legendary as one of the world's premier ski resorts. Alpine winter tourism was invented here in 1864 and St. Moritz has twice hosted the Olympic Winter Games. Jeff hits the slopes and discovers a wealth of options for downhill skiers of all abilities. The village is ringed by more than a few ski areas that are easily accessible by trains, state of the art gondolas and lifts, which serve up immaculate ski runs plus amenities that delight. Traveling aboard the Glacier Express, Jeff heads to the village of Zermatt and the world famous Matterhorn, a mountain of the Alps. Romantic, car free Zermatt pulses year round and is particularly enchanting in winter. Scores of 500 year old houses line the streets of the compact village. Zermatt nestles in a peaceful-and yet wild mountain world at the foot of the indomitable Matterhorn. Next, is a trip to the north aboard the Golden Pass Panoramic VIP Train in Montreux. Jeff's destination: Gstaad, a long-famous jet-set destination called the "last paradise in a crazy world" by actress Julie Andrews, a regular visitor. Known for five-star resorts, elegant shopping and fine dining, Gstaad still retains a genuine Alpine lifestyle too. There, Jeff tries his hand at fat-tire winter biking, ice stock curling, and hiking with a local outfitter that offers treks complete with traditional fondue from a gigantic wooden pot.
Ellie helps out a couple contending with the challenges of cooking in a tiny apartment kitchen. Ellie proves that with just a few key pans and gadgets, and some smart recipes, anyone can produce fantastic meals in even the most cramped quarters.Recipes: Herbed salmon and orzo casserole with feta; Beef and many vegetable stew; Lemon garlic turkey breast with roasted rosemary potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
We talk a lot about green living - but what about green eating? From kale to broccoli rabe and all the greens in between, one of the most important ingredients in Italian cooking is green leafy vegetables. Today we're making dishes that use easy-to-find greens in ways you've probably never considered. We'll even stop by my local supermarket to show you how fast and easy it can be to make a healthy and hearty lunch.Recipes: Whipped Chickpeas with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Bread; Kale Salad; Orecchiette with Potatoes and Arugula
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White by the swimming pool. The workout is aimed at strengthening your lower body while leaving you with longer leaner legs.
Reenergize in the springtime bloom of desert flowers as we focus on simple seated and standing moves to create more mobility & strength, helping to improve your balance & stamina while using a chair for support.
Tokyo is a bustling city where traditions and the latest trends co-exist. DIVE IN TOKYO brings to life the city's historic old towns and lesser-known spots, showcasing the allure of vibrant neighborhoods. Each week's episode features knowledgeable hosts who take viewers to locales not found in typical guidebooks, while encountering many fun surprises along the way. Past episodes have included a visit to Fussa with its American vibes and multicultural charm, beautiful Ueno Park, and Mt. Mitaki - a sanctuary in the sky.
Sean lives in a treehouse, meets a man who built a literal "man cave, " and finds a body painter that makes her subjects disappear into nature. Sean also interviews an Aboriginal Elder who was taken from his native family to be raised in white society - sparking inspiration for his painting "The Stolen Generation."
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for this episode that utilizes gentle but effective movements to strengthen your core & full body.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White by the swimming pool. The workout is aimed at strengthening your lower body while leaving you with longer leaner legs.
Ellie prepares an ensemble of make-ahead dishes that are designed so that both party-giver and partygoers can equally enjoy the festivities. All these dishes can be cooked and frozen ahead of time and then simply reheated at party time. Go ahead: enjoy your own party.Recipes: Asian shrimp cakes served with 3 Ingredient Recipe: avocado-wasabi sauce; Chicken phyllo pies; Broccoli and sun-dried tomato flatbread; Chipotle black bean dip.
It's easy to forget the importance of buying fresh food in our busy lives - and remembering to use it before it spoils. As Americans, we waste between 30-40% of the food we purchase. That's almost 120 billion pounds each year! On the other hand, food waste in Italy is 4-5% thanks to an unparalleled reverence towards smart shopping, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices. Today's dishes are all about working with what you've got and cleaning out the fridge in a delicious way. We'll also visit a pasta mill in Pienza that has been practicing zero-waste principles for generations.Recipes: Kitchen Sink Soup; Ciambotta over Farro
TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country. The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source. Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
Host J Schwanke explores tropical blooms and themes. Included: a large-scale party centerpiece, lei making, wall art made with tropical foliage, and a classic tropical cocktail.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Plant Inspector Lisa Lawhead talks about three top invasive bugs in the United States. Also, Mary Schmidt talks about how owls can help home gardeners.
Getting the chance to gather your loved ones around the table can be difficult in the fast-paced world we live in so in this show Lidia reminds us to always savor our time at the dinner table. Granddaughter Olivia Bastianich joins Lidia in her kitchen to practice a technique of creating a simple, yet elegant Citrus and Fennel Salad. Everybody likes Lidia's crispy Smashed Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, and she walks us through how to execute them with ease. And for the star of the table, Lidia's Roast Pork Shoulder is one of those festive preparations that requires time to cook, but the oven does most of the work! So let's cook up a feast with Lidia to enjoy with the ones we love!
What fuels Lidia's soul is being in the kitchen, surrounded by the smells and memories that remind her of her loved ones. So today, she invites us to do just that, starting with her Dandelion and Chickpea Salad, which brings back memories of foraging for this simple nutritious childhood favorite. And sometimes it's not just about the memory, but the warmth a dish delivers, like her One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana. It's so easy to throw together while still satisfying that classic craving. So let's cook the kind of food that nourishes the body, mind & soul!
The best part about gathering around the table is sharing good food with good company. Today Lidia showcases a menu fit to feed all your friends. Grandson Ethan swings by to help Lidia build the ultimate Italian Cheeseboard. Then she cooks up an easy crowd-pleaser with her Skillet Sausage & Peppers. For a sweet finish, Lidia makes a childhood favorite, St. Joseph's Zeppole. Fried dough filled with vanilla cream topped with Amarena cherries. So tune in to learn how to entertain with showstopping ease the Lidia way!
It's second nature for me to cook with seafood and I want that for you too. Baked Sardines is my favorite way to enjoy a fish that was always abundant growing up. Fennel with Anchovies bruschetta reminds me of the sandwiches I ate as a child. Foraging at the beach would reward me with a plate of this Istrian Pasutice with Mixed Seafood. Take a chance, open your kitchen to the bounty of the sea!
Italians are serious about their celebrations. The food, the company, the conversation, the music, and the wine are always abundant! And Lidia is ready to celebrate with you, starting with her Winter Panzanella. A mix of warm roasted vegetables is tossed with bread and kale to make one creative winter take on the traditional bread salad. Then Lidia's granddaughter, Julia Manuali, stops by the kitchen to make a Crespelle Bar, a fun, festive way to treat guests to a sweet finish to any meal. And during the holidays, Lidia's mother, Grandma Erminia, was the expert maker of these Farina Gnocchi. All you need is a good stock to cook them and let the celebration begin! Like Lidia says, what's a celebration without lots of food?!
Lidia is used to cooking for a crowd, but these days are a bit different. Today, Lidia shows us how to cook just for one. Pasta makes great leftovers and this Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions, Bacon, and Olives is rich in flavor and easy to make. Lidia shares her special Orange Spritz. Every chef has a favorite rendition of roast chicken, and Lidia's Simple Roast Chicken features some of her favorite flavors, rosemary and lemon. It's just Lidia today, so let's cook for one!
When Lidia was a child, ricotta had many uses in the kitchen, from appetizers, to pasta, to stuffings, to baked desserts. In this episode, Lidia plans a meal using ricotta in all its versatile glory. To start, Easy Bruschetta using three ingredients or less, Lidia makes a delicious appetizer with her grandson Miles. Then Lidia makes a much-loved classic baked pasta, Crespelle Manicotti, filled with a spinach ricotta stuffing. And for a sweet finish, the family's favorite Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies. This episode is all about ricotta!
I remind you that cooking can be cost effective with a bit of creativity. And share a cost-cutting complete meal, with my Vegetable Soup with Poached Eggs. Then my friend, Mark Randall, a honey-maker, calls to discuss a traditional Italian cookie that he stretches into two desserts by adding them to his honey ice cream. And a Poached Chicken Giardiniera Salad easily makes two meals out of one.
Join Lidia at the table for some traditional winter fare of the northern Italian mountains. On a bed of soft polenta, Lidia serves up a heartwarming Mushroom Ragu. Then Lidia percolates the perfect cup of Italian coffee, with Lorenzo using her Moka Pot. To finish the meal, she makes her rendition of Kaiserschmarrn, a favorite mountain treat of the grandchildren, it's a fluffy, light, eggy pancake topped with jam. Andiamo, let's head to the Dolomites with Lidia!
I teach you that serving up pasta can open a world of possibilities. And share my recipes for two very different flavor-packed pasta dishes - Penne with Cauliflower & Green Olive Pesto and Fusilli with Salami & Roasted Peppers. I catch up with old friends, the Sofgline sisters, from Bologna, to talk all things fresh pasta. From the pasta shape to the sauce you can serve up pasta any way you like.
Home kitchens are the new hustle. Rising costs are pushing creative entrepreneurs to build empires from their own stoves. Filmmaker Liza deGuia spotlights Oy Vey Osteria, Sparkes Kitchen, and Border Town Tortilleria, three homegrown businesses turning personal recipes into something the whole city is hungry for.
Hosted by chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Diane Kochilas, the 13-part culinary series MY GREEK TABLE WITH DIANE KOCHILAS celebrates Greek history and culture through food. In the series, Diane travels throughout Greece and its surrounding islands where she showcases many of the foods that Greece is known for (olive oil, feta, honey, yogurt and more), while giving a snapshot of the country's traditions. Then Diane heads back to her kitchen to whip up simple home-cooked meals using the ingredients she highlights in each episode, offering tips on how to cook and pair them in a traditional Greek meal.
Carrie and Krysten create a Persian feast for International Women's Day. Tarah and the marketing team reveal the secrets of Carrie's social media success. Carrie buckles in the passenger seat as middle daughter Cate learns how to drive.
Outside of Chengdu there are several well known tea plantations. Martin explores the local tea cultivation process, samples different types of popular brews, attends a tea serving ceremony, and visits the oldest tea house in People's Park in Chengdu. In the studio Martin cooks up dishes that use tea as an ingredient or flavoring agent.
Sister and brother duo Aubry Walch and Kale Walch of The Herbivorous Butcher and Herbie Butcher's Fried Chicken recreate their Guamanian grandma's recipe for Chamorro kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives. Chef K Taylor and Mariam Omari of Chef K's Revolutionary Catering make American and Kenyan styles of collard greens without meat, proving that plants do indeed taste good.
Bryan Roof visits the city of brotherly love and shares his version of Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches. Toni Tipton-Martin shares the origins of Philly Tomato Pie, and test cook Christie Morrison makes her version of the regional favorite.
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.
Getting the chance to gather your loved ones around the table can be difficult in the fast-paced world we live in so in this show Lidia reminds us to always savor our time at the dinner table. Granddaughter Olivia Bastianich joins Lidia in her kitchen to practice a technique of creating a simple, yet elegant Citrus and Fennel Salad. Everybody likes Lidia's crispy Smashed Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, and she walks us through how to execute them with ease. And for the star of the table, Lidia's Roast Pork Shoulder is one of those festive preparations that requires time to cook, but the oven does most of the work! So let's cook up a feast with Lidia to enjoy with the ones we love!
What fuels Lidia's soul is being in the kitchen, surrounded by the smells and memories that remind her of her loved ones. So today, she invites us to do just that, starting with her Dandelion and Chickpea Salad, which brings back memories of foraging for this simple nutritious childhood favorite. And sometimes it's not just about the memory, but the warmth a dish delivers, like her One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana. It's so easy to throw together while still satisfying that classic craving. So let's cook the kind of food that nourishes the body, mind & soul!
Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson as he explores Seattle's thriving Filipino community, learning about their longstanding connection to the city and meeting young Filipino-American chefs who are bringing their passion to the city's vibrant food scene.
Dive into the diverse culture of Ryfylke, where Viking history, jazz festivals, and seafood culture intersect. Join Arne, Sigrid, and Stig in Karmoy, the home of Viking kings. Visit halibut farms, cider tastings, and uncover the island's local legends.
Viewers love five ingredient meals and Sara delivers with three simple and tasty recipes from the land and from the sea. First, Sara recalls her years working with Julia Child with one of Julia's favorite French dishes - a simple Fish Meuniere. Later Sara's brother joins her for a manly steak slathered in a special flavored butter, and then a New England summer favorite, peas and Salmon, but with the crispy skin you see at high end restaurants. On Ask Sara - a viewer learns a foolproof way to poach eggs.
Christopher Kimball travels to the Galilee Valley to make a kafta traybake with Reem Kassis, author of "The Palestinian Table." Then, Chris heads to Tel Aviv for a meal at Shlomo & Doron, a shop famous for its hummus, both classic and unconventional. Back in the kitchen, Chris makes Lebanese Baked Kafta with Potatoes and Tomatoes, a comforting casserole with warm spices, followed by Hummus with Chipotle Black Beans and Tomato Salsa. Finally, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark bakes soft and chewy Yeasted Flatbreads with Za'atar Oil.
Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Pasta Cacio e Uova. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews chef's knives under $75. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage.
Host Julia Collin Davison makes host Bridget Lancaster Pollo al Mattone (Chicken Under a Brick). Equipment expert Hannah Crowley shares the test kitchen's favorite wine savers. And test cook Aran Goyoaga makes Gluten-Free Zucchini Scarpaccia for Julia.
It's easy to forget the importance of buying fresh food in our busy lives - and remembering to use it before it spoils. As Americans, we waste between 30-40% of the food we purchase. That's almost 120 billion pounds each year! On the other hand, food waste in Italy is 4-5% thanks to an unparalleled reverence towards smart shopping, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices. Today's dishes are all about working with what you've got and cleaning out the fridge in a delicious way. We'll also visit a pasta mill in Pienza that has been practicing zero-waste principles for generations.Recipes: Kitchen Sink Soup; Ciambotta over Farro
Getting the chance to gather your loved ones around the table can be difficult in the fast-paced world we live in so in this show Lidia reminds us to always savor our time at the dinner table. Granddaughter Olivia Bastianich joins Lidia in her kitchen to practice a technique of creating a simple, yet elegant Citrus and Fennel Salad. Everybody likes Lidia's crispy Smashed Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, and she walks us through how to execute them with ease. And for the star of the table, Lidia's Roast Pork Shoulder is one of those festive preparations that requires time to cook, but the oven does most of the work! So let's cook up a feast with Lidia to enjoy with the ones we love!
What fuels Lidia's soul is being in the kitchen, surrounded by the smells and memories that remind her of her loved ones. So today, she invites us to do just that, starting with her Dandelion and Chickpea Salad, which brings back memories of foraging for this simple nutritious childhood favorite. And sometimes it's not just about the memory, but the warmth a dish delivers, like her One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana. It's so easy to throw together while still satisfying that classic craving. So let's cook the kind of food that nourishes the body, mind & soul!
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Stu doesn't like baths, so Lyla and Luke find a way to clean and dry Stu. / Through trial and error, Lyla and Ale find a solution to protect the callaloo plants from stink bugs.
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.
Back to the Past - When the agents are accidentally transported to the future, they need to figure out what day it is or risk a time-tastrophe! Curriculum: Using a calendar, understanding the concept of past, present and future.Odd Squad Needs You - When Odd Squad is asked to make a recruitment commercial, Ms. O proves difficult. Curriculum: Time-learning how many seconds equal a minute, exploring what you can do in 1 minute.
While on a mission to discover the secret of the Draco lizard's gliding abilities, Martin and Chris uncover an evil plot by fashion designer, Donita Donata. She has been capturing these amazing creatures with a plan to make them part of her new Fall collection. It's the Wild Kratts team to the rescue!Science Concept: Gliding, Gravity.
Al updates his computer with fancy new weather icons to use in his broadcast, but just hours before he goes live, the computer breaks! Luckily, the kids come up with a creative, theatrical, musical plan for an unforgettable broadcast.
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.
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.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. All the kids agree to write a poem as part of a bet, in "I'm A Poet." Guest poet Jack Prelutsky reads 3 of his poems from "The New Kid on the Block": "My Sister is a Sissy," "Today is Very Boring" and "Jelly Fish Stew." In "The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club," when some parents get the kids' favorite books banned from the town library, the children themselves fight back.
With the help of Everett and Ale, Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing. / The twins get Lyla and Ev's help to improve their riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
When Wicked casts a spell on the Pompadorians to make them all adore her, Jackie and Digit must reproduce the only symbol that can break it - without being able to see what the symbol looks like. Matt and Inez can't get to Pompadoria to help, so they describe the symbol through their Skwak. But how can they describe the odd-looking spell-breaker accurately so Jackie can make a reproduction that works?
Date Night - When Jet realizes that it's the anniversary of Carrot and Celery's first date, he wants to recreate that first picnic they had on one of Bortron 7's moons. The kids all get involved to help create the perfect date night. Curriculum: It's hard to have a picnic anywhere in the Solar System besides Earth - here we're not too near or too far from the Sun, so the temperature is just right, plus we have liquid oceans and a breathable atmosphre. Anywhere else, you'd definitely have a hard time enjoying a picnic outdoors.Face on the Fritz - When the kids are trying to build a new pet house for Sunspot and FACE 9000 gives them mixed-up directions, they learn that it is time for FACE 9000 to get upgraded. In the meantime FACE 9000's "substitute," the "DATA-BOX," is an old Earth computer from the early 1980s. The kids need to learn how to give instructions in the way computers understand, putting them in charge of using technology in an active way. When FACE 9000 comes back, they have learned to appreciate him, as well as to be more independent thinkers. Curriculum: Technology has advanced greatly since the days of the giant computers that guided man to the moon in 1969. However, even though technology is very useful, it is still a tool, not an end in itself, and people still need to know how to monitor and program it.
Things That Go Bump - Emily Elizabeth and Clifford host their first-ever backyard campout with all their dog and human friends. Things are going great until they start getting spooked by weird noises and shadows! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford help each other face their fears, only to discover the "scary" thing wasn't scary after all. Sherlock Bones - After a bunch of salty snacks, Clifford and his doggy friends are THIRSTY! But, when they head over to their community dog bowl, they find it is missing. Who could have taken it? Inspired by Emily Elizabeth's Sherlock Holmes book, the gang works together to find clues and solve the mystery.
Dad takes the kids on a special Night Train to Troodon Town, where the Troodons have decorated their Roundhouse into a "haunted house" for a spooky party. The kids end up meeting a strange new nocturnal creature - a mammal named Vlad Volaticotherium, who was hiding in the roundhouse trying to get some sleep.The Pteranodon family learns more about the customs of their neighbors, the Lambeosaurus family, when they are invited for the first time to accompany them to the Big Pond to celebrate "Gourd Day" - a kind of Mesozoic Halloween. The kids see their first pumpkins, and Larry Lambeosaurus even shows our family how to hollow them out and carve faces into them.
The whole family is invited to join Elmo and the Sesame Street gang on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari.
TJ is excited to meet his favorite comic book artist Bobby Manalo and wants to do something kind for him. Mr. Manalo's family is Filipino just like TJ's. Both of their families come from the Philippines and Filipino families like TJ's give gifts to make someone feel welcome. TJ wishes he could draw comic books; he'd make one for Mr. Manalo. Tamir offers to help TJ draw the comic book and TJ comes up with the story. While working on the comic book together, Tamir also learns to say a few words in Tagalog like hello and thank you, to say something to Bobby Manalo to make him feel welcome too. It's time for the comic book signing. Tamir feels nervous that he might forget how to say the words, but Chris explains that it's okay if he forgets. The important thing is that he's trying his best and learning to speak someone else's language is a really great way to show you care. TJ and Tamir finally meet Bobby Manalo and give their comic book gift to make him feel welcome.
Phoebe decides to go play by herself after a disagreement on the playground. Jay and Lupe learn to use wayfinding signs to track her down. A playful rivalry between Pete and Craig turns into an epic hoops battle of Tobsy Shotsy on the Courts.
Devonte J. Squirrel and his maman and papa (who are from Haiti) move to the Treeborhood and find a spot for their new home. Devonte and the Wombats help the Treeborhood cool off by creating a machine that makes ice cream using a bike.
The Wombats decide to celebrate a summer version of their favorite holiday - Halloween! / Zeke so wants to play in the snow, but it's summer and the Everything Emporium does not sell snow. Next best thing? Build Zeke a giant snow globe!
Daniel Loves Tigey - Daniel gets upset when Margaret spills juice on his favorite stuffed animal, Tigey. Daniel learns how he can make himself feel better when he's upset.Daniel Needs Tigey at School - Daniel is having a hard day at school, but he knows just how to make himself feel better: by hugging his Tigey! Strategy: When you're upset you can find a way to feel better.
The Shuffler traps the Super Readers in a high-tech maze! Mr. More and The Eraser wage a battle of opposites! When Mr. Furmore goes missing, Mr. More comes to the Super Readers for help!
Carl and his pals are excited to trick-or-treat, until Forrest shares a spooky rumor - Mr. Price is a wizard who turns kids into chicken noodle soup! Sheldon is determined to find the truth and end the rumor once and for all.
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.
The Hodies open a froyo stand for the pals! Can they make flavors everyone will enjoy?/Will Bob be upset if Panda changes his mind about what to bake.
Dave the Mechanic's job repairing lots of different vehicles sounds such fun so when Milo, Lofty and Lark join him at his garage they can't wait to start fixing things! Let's hope they find the right parts to get things moving for his customers.
The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary. / Af-ter Ari's sandwich grows mold and he names it Doug, he's determined to learn more about it.
Rosie starts a pet-sitting business, but things soon get out of control - until Crystal steps in to help. Rosie plays with a rock from Javi's rock collection, but to her surprise, he asks for it back, and she doesn't know where it is!
The Shuffler traps the Super Readers in a high-tech maze! Mr. More and The Eraser wage a battle of opposites! When Mr. Furmore goes missing, Mr. More comes to the Super Readers for help!
Hedy Lamarr shows Yadina that she doesn't have to give up singing to become President; she can be more than one thing. / Archimedes shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that when trying to accomplish a difficult goal, creative thinking can lead to new ideas.
The Night Manager When the Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon arrive at the Trading Post a day early, Molly's confident that she and Trini can handle checking them in using a handy guide for guests. But after a series of blunders caused by following the instructions in the guide, Molly realizes she may be in over her head. Not So Permafrost When Molly and her friends arrive at their old clubhouse, they are surprised to find it half sunk into the ground! Molly is determined to save the structure, but first she must solve the mystery of why it's sinking in the first place.
Even though Alma thinks she's immune to the bad mood that seems to be affecting everyone, a series of mishaps gives her the grumps, too. Can she shake them Junior dreams of playing basketball with the big kids and making a basket? Can Coach Alma help?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
Liana recruits Lyla to help put together a puzzle with over 1000 pieces in order to win a prize. / Lyla and Luke make their dream of driving a train come true by constructing one they can ride in using household materials.
Fernkenstein's Monster - Inspired by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," Fern tells a tale so scary that Arthur and the gang become afraid of her! Can Fern prove her skills as a writer and create a different story that's fun instead of frightening? D.W., Dancing Queen - Binky decides to teach D.W. to dance, but she just doesn't seem to get the moves. Is D.W. a no-talent klutz? Or is it Binky's teaching that needs practice?
Haunt Squad - Odd Squad is haunted by a ghost. Curriculum: algebraic thinking - patterns.Safe House in the Woods - Owen and new recruit Ozlyn wait out a storm while transporting a creature. Curriculum: measurement - capacity.
When the creature adventuring Kratt Brothers take a nasty tumble, the Wild Kratts sets off on a mission to find and recreate one of the greatest of all biotech engineering secrets. Spider silk.
Corky and Lily go trick-or-treating, but get lost when a sudden fog rolls in. They fight their fear and try to find their way as their parents search for them. When they finally reunite, the family continues their hunt for treats together.
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.
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.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. All the kids agree to write a poem as part of a bet, in "I'm A Poet." Guest poet Jack Prelutsky reads 3 of his poems from "The New Kid on the Block": "My Sister is a Sissy," "Today is Very Boring" and "Jelly Fish Stew." In "The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club," when some parents get the kids' favorite books banned from the town library, the children themselves fight back.
With the help of Everett and Ale, Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing. / The twins get Lyla and Ev's help to improve their riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors.
As Hacker eyes the Cyber Square trophy, the CyberSquad helps Stellandia's beetles set up a court with fractions to defeat him. Back home, Inez uses fractions to keep peace with little brother, Len.
Comet Fever - The neighborhood is having a star gazing party when Mindy discovers what may be a new comet. While Celery takes Jet, Sean, and Sydney out to space to get a close-up look at the comet, Carrot and Mindy decide to surprise the others and make their very own comet in the backyard using ingredients from home! Curriculum: A comet is an icy body that releases gas or dust. Comets are often compared to dirty snowballs. Occasionally a comet streaks through the inner solar system, creating quite a show!Asteroid Patrol - When Sean learns that asteroids are floating around the solar system (potentially), he decides to set up a homemade asteroid watch-station in the treehouse, and gets all the other kids involved. Eventually, Sean's mother and her colleague at the DSA help Sean and the others understand how scientists monitor the skies for asteroids, a job that Sean doesn't need to do all by himself. Curriculum: Asteroids are mostly found in the Asteroid Belt. Occasionally an asteroid can break away from the gravity of the Asteroid Belt and intersect with the orbit of the Earth. When a small asteroid enters the Earth's atmosphere, it becomes a meteor and burns up.
The Shuffler traps the Super Readers in a high-tech maze! Mr. More and The Eraser wage a battle of opposites! When Mr. Furmore goes missing, Mr. More comes to the Super Readers for help!
Hedy Lamarr shows Yadina that she doesn't have to give up singing to become President; she can be more than one thing. / Archimedes shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that when trying to accomplish a difficult goal, creative thinking can lead to new ideas.
The Night Manager When the Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon arrive at the Trading Post a day early, Molly's confident that she and Trini can handle checking them in using a handy guide for guests. But after a series of blunders caused by following the instructions in the guide, Molly realizes she may be in over her head. Not So Permafrost When Molly and her friends arrive at their old clubhouse, they are surprised to find it half sunk into the ground! Molly is determined to save the structure, but first she must solve the mystery of why it's sinking in the first place.
Even though Alma thinks she's immune to the bad mood that seems to be affecting everyone, a series of mishaps gives her the grumps, too. Can she shake them Junior dreams of playing basketball with the big kids and making a basket? Can Coach Alma help?