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Les Stroud's Survivorman | SATURDAY, AUG. 15 at 7 p.m.
Arizona Desert Part 2
Riding a dirt bike out into the middle of nowhere in the Sonora Desert, Les simulates a break-down.
Hiseerie | SATURDAY, AUG. 15 at 8 p.m.
Farrar Elementary School
Join us on an investigation at the haunted Farrar Elementary School in central Iowa.
Prairie Sportsman | SUNDAY, AUG. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Muzzleloaders, Mussels, and Mushrooms
A Veteran deer hunt, MN DNR’s Center for Aquatic Mollusk and foraging for Oyster Mushrooms.
Antiques Roadshow | MONDAY, AUG. 17 at 7 p.m.
Shelburne Museum, Hour 1
Get wowed by shocking finds from ROADSHOW's first hour at Shelburne Museum!
Inside the Court of Henry VIII | MONDAY, AUG. 17 at 7 p.m. at 9 p.m.
Inside the Court of Henry VIII
Part Renaissance prince, part medieval tyrant, Henry VIII is the most famous English king.
Finding Your Roots | TUESDAY, AUG. 18 at 7 p.m.
Westward Bound
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. heads west to map the family trees of Sara Haines and Tracy Letts.
American Masters | TUESDAY, AUG. 18 at 8 p.m.
Starring Dick Van Dyke
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
Nature | WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 at 7 p.m.
Lions of the Skeleton Coast
Follow three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
NOVA | WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 at 8 p.m.
Cat Tales
Goddess, demon, house pet? What does science say about the human relationship with cats?
Resolve to Solve with Miles O'Brien | WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 at 9 p.m.
Fighting Cow Methane With Seaweed
Cow burps are heating the planet, and one dairy farmer’s seaweed fix might help cool it down.
Postcards | THURSDAY, AUG. 20 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, AUG. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Living Legacy Gardens
The beautiful Living Legacy Gardens in Staples, Minnesota, are maintained by dedicated staff.
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My Town | Thursday, AUGUST 20 at 8 p.m.
Cory Discovers The American Dream In This Small Town
Cory discovers “The America Dream” in small town Willmar, Minnesota, a rural melting pot of diverse businesses, agriculture, and innovation. Learning how to feed cows, Cory finds true happiness on the farm.
Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini | THURSDAY, AUG. 20 at 8:30 p.m.
The Bovina Farm and Fermentory Story
Georgia visits a stunning homestead in New York's Catskills, for a community dinner.
Great Performances | FRIDAY, AUG. 21 at 9 p.m.
GP at the Met: Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky’s romantic tragedy stars Anna Netrebko, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Piotr Beczala.
Pioneer Preview Guide | July - August 2026
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