Highlights & What’s Next
TV Schedule Listings
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Prairie Sportsman | Sunday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m.
On the Great River and Beefsteak Fungus
Mississippi River midwinter fishing; the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory; and the Beefsteak Fungus.
Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets | SUNDAY, MAY 17 at 8 p.m.
Elizabeth I: The Warrior Queen
Explore how Elizabeth I’s iconic warrior image shaped British national identity.
MaryLand | SUNDAY, MAY 17 at 9 p.m.
Episode 3
Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim arrive on the Isle of Man.
Downton Abbey | SUNDAY, MAY 17 at 10 p.m.
Season 1, Episode 1
Lord Grantham loses his immediate heirs, throwing Downton Abbey into turmoil.
Independent Lens | MONDAY, MAY 18 at 9 p.m.
Light of the Setting Sun
A filmmaker traces the history of her Chinese family’s trauma and questions if healing is possible.
Finding Your Roots | TUESDAY, MAY 19 at 7 p.m.
Stranger Than Fiction
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.
American Masters | TUESDAY, MAY 19 at 8 p.m.
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
Nature | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 at 7 p.m.
Attenborough’s Wonder of Song
David Attenborough presents seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature.
NOVA | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 at 8 p.m.
When Whales Could Walk
Giant fossils uncovered in the Sahara Desert reveal new secrets of how whales evolved.
Postcards | THURSDAY, MAY 21 at 7 p.m.
Wanda Bahmet and Clay Fulton and the Lost 40
Wanda Bahmet recounts surviving a Nazi work camp; Clay Fulton and the Lost 40 host a music festival.
Prairie Yard & Garden | THURSDAY, MAY 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Living Legacy Gardens
The beautiful Living Legacy Gardens in Staples, Minnesota, are maintained by dedicated staff.
Your LegislatorS |THURSDAY, MAY 21 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
Host Barry Anderson leads a discussion on the 2026 legislative session with state leadership.
Great Performances | FRIDAY, MAY 22 at 9 p.m.
"An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger" Preview
Nicole Scherzinger performs at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time.
Hiseerie | Saturday, MAY 21 at 8 p.m.
Malvern Manor: Part 1
In this two-part season finale, we complete a 48-hour lock-in at Malvern Manor in Iowa, explore its history with owner Josh Heard.
Culture Quest | SATURDAY, MAY 23 at 8:30 p.m.
Nevada
Explore how Nevadans have carved their own paths as they shaped their distinctive cultures.
Pioneer Preview Guide | May - June 2026
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