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The Petri Dish

Vitriol escalates as battles over school policies intensify across Bucks County. A student roundtable and an unlikely alliance between two teachers with opposing political views offer a flicker of hope that it's still possible to reach across the aisle.
Season 1 Episode 102 Length 58:06 Premiere: 09/09/26

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Season 1 Episodes

What Will Your Story Be?
S1 E105 Length 1:28:14 Premiere Date 09/09/26

Peace Valley
S1 E104 Length 55:50 Premiere Date 09/09/26

Duck Soup
S1 E103 Length 56:09 Premiere Date 09/09/26

The Petri Dish
S1 E102 Length 58:06 Premiere Date 09/09/26

The Outbreak
S1 E101 Length 53:30 Premiere Date 09/09/26

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The Outbreak - S1 E1

COVID-19 fury ignites a school board war in Bucks County over what can and can't be taught in schools, and best friends Evi and Vanessa are caught in the middle.

  • Wednesday October 7, 2026 5:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00 pm CT on KET
  • Saturday October 10, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
  • Saturday October 10, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET

The Petri Dish - S1 E2

Vitriol escalates as battles over school policies intensify; a student roundtable and unlikely alliance offer a flicker of hope.

  • Wednesday October 14, 2026 5:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:00 pm CT on KET
  • Wednesday October 21, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 21, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET

Duck Soup - S1 E3

A federal investigation over allegations of discrimination, a controversial new library policy and escalating campaign tactics in the fight to win control over the school board push Bucks County closer to the edge.

  • Wednesday October 21, 2026 5:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 21, 2026 4:00 pm CT on KET
  • Saturday October 24, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
  • Saturday October 24, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET

Peace Valley - S1 E4

The conflict gets personal as the school board elections reach a crescendo; the community gathers on election night to hear the results.

  • Wednesday October 28, 2026 5:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday October 28, 2026 4:00 pm CT on KET
  • Saturday October 31, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
  • Saturday October 31, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET

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