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Art transcends borders and generations, emerging from ancient traditions and unexpected spaces. Samantha explores how artists preserve cultural heritage while redefining art today—from a WWII bunker museum in Berlin and Indigenous ghost-net weaving in Australia to neon tube bending along Route 66, artist colonies in former factories, flamenco improvisation, and more.
Season 9 Episode 908 Length 27:45 Premiere: 01/09/26

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Season 9 Episodes

The Food Special Part 3
S9 E910 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Tampa, Florida
S9 E909 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Art & Artisans
S9 E908 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Italy Part 2 – Modena
S9 E907 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Italy Part 1 - Bologna
S9 E906 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Williamsburg, Virginia
S9 E905 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Zurich
S9 E904 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in California
S9 E903 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in Arizona
S9 E902 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in New Mexico
S9 E901 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

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Huntsville, Alabama - S1 E5

Premiered On: 02/04/2018

Welcome to Rocket City, home of Space Camp and the U.S Space and Rocket Center. Samantha gets to float in space like an astronaut; see a full-scale Apollo rocket; and meets Alex McCool, a national treasure who helped put man on the moon.

  • Monday April 13, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 13, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Wednesday April 15, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 15, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Vancouver, Canada - S1 E6

Premiered On: 02/11/2018

The cosmopolitan city located on the edge of wilderness, Samantha travels to Vancouver and gets to experience the true beauty of this bustling Canadian west coast seaport. She starts her trip off trekking beautiful Stanley Park with a local guide of First Nations descent.

  • Tuesday April 14, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Thursday April 16, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 16, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Hill Country, Texas - S1 E7

Premiered On: 02/18/2018

There is a big difference between Texas and Texas Hill Country, and Samantha finds this out quickly when she takes to the road exploring these legendary lands in search of her favorite wildflower, the Texas bluebonnet.

  • Wednesday April 15, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 15, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Friday April 17, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Friday April 17, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Big Sur and Monterey, California - S1 E8

Premiered On: 02/25/2018

From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California. Along her journey, Samantha learns about underwater sea life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, visits the "Artichoke Center of the World," and enjoys wine tasting at a boutique vineyard.

  • Thursday April 16, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 16, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Route 66 in California - S9 E3

The tiny railroad town of Goffs in the eastern Mojave Desert; Amboy; the only piece of Route 66 that runs through a military installation; Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch.

  • Saturday April 18, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday April 18, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday April 20, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday April 20, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET

Xi'an, China - S1 E9

Premiered On: 03/05/2018

Samantha bikes atop the ancient City Wall in Xi'an and visits the site of the Terracotta Warriors.

  • Monday April 20, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 20, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Wednesday April 22, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Ireland's Northwest Coast - S1 E10

Premiered On: 03/12/2018

Samantha hikes up the sea cliffs of Slieve League, frequents a Gastropub, and visits County Sligo.

  • Tuesday April 21, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Thursday April 23, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 23, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Orange County, California - S1 E11

Premiered On: 03/19/2018

Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend.

  • Wednesday April 22, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 22, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Friday April 24, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Friday April 24, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Montreal, Canada - S1 E12

Premiered On: 03/26/2018

Samantha takes an evening walking tour of Old Montreal and celebrates the city's history.

  • Thursday April 23, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 23, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Zurich - S9 E4

A guided tour of Zurich; Museum Fur Gestaltung; Felsenegg cable car ride; Mount Uetilberg; Hiltl, the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world; Yonex Badminton Halle.

  • Monday April 13, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
  • Monday April 13, 2026 10:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday April 13, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 13, 2026 1:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday April 18, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday April 18, 2026 10:30 am CT on KET2
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday April 27, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday April 27, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET

Oregon RV Trip - S1 E13

Premiered On: 04/02/2018

An RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon takes Samantha to Hood River and Fossil to Bend.

  • Monday April 27, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 27, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Hong Kong, China - S2 E1

Premiered On: 03/18/2019

Samantha visits Yuen Po Street Bird Garden and the Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in Hong Kong. Samantha finishes her trip off when she takes an architecture tour with a Feng Shui Advisor.

  • Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 30, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Greater Palm Springs, CA - S2 E2

Premiered On: 03/25/2019

Samantha visits the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, golfs, and gets a tutorial in stunt driving.

  • Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Friday May 1, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Friday May 1, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland - S2 E3

Premiered On: 04/01/2019

Samantha visits the historic Beau Rivage Geneva hotel and samples Swiss wines at Dance Vineyards.

  • Thursday April 30, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Williamsburg, Virginia - S9 E5

Exploring Virginia's history starting at Jamestown; Colonial Williamsburg; Punjabi cuisine at Masala Craft; rare instruments at the Virginia Musical Instrument Museum; exploring Yorktown's battlefields and Revolution Museum.

  • Monday April 20, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
  • Monday April 20, 2026 10:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday April 20, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 20, 2026 1:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30 am CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday May 4, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday May 4, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET

Italy Part 2 - Modena - S9 E7

Exploring the home museum of Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy; gelato; how Parmigiano-Reggiano is aged; touring famed car brands including Ferrari and Stanguellini; sampling historic balsamic vinegar; local Lambrusco wines.

  • Monday May 4, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
  • Monday May 4, 2026 10:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday May 4, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday May 4, 2026 1:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday May 9, 2026 10:30 am CT on KET2

Santa Fe, NM - S2 E4

Premiered On: 04/08/2019

Samantha hikes to the peak of Dale Ball Trail number 9 and meets renowned cartoonist Ricardo Cate.

  • Monday May 4, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday May 4, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Wednesday May 6, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday May 6, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Seoul, South Korea - S2 E5

Premiered On: 04/15/2019

Samantha tours Yeonnam-Dong and experiences the changing of the guard at the Gyeongbokgung Palace.

  • Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday May 5, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Thursday May 7, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday May 7, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Lafayette and Cajun Country, LA - S2 E6

Premiered On: 04/22/2019

Samantha visits he Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, Martin Accordions, and Glide Studios.

  • Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday May 6, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Friday May 8, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Friday May 8, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Rhine River Cruise - S2 E7

Premiered On: 04/29/2019

Samantha takes an epic trip along the Rhine River and tours Heidelberg Castle and Dom Cathedral.

  • Thursday May 7, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday May 7, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 9, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Italy Part 1 - Bologna - S9 E6

Exploring Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, hidden canals and walking the portico to the San Luca sanctuary; shopping the Quadrilatero; a historic cutlery shop; a twins-run leather boutique.

  • Monday April 27, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
  • Monday April 27, 2026 10:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday April 27, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 27, 2026 1:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday May 2, 2026 10:30 am CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday May 9, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday May 11, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday May 11, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET

Art & Artisans - S9 E8

Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.

  • Monday May 11, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
  • Monday May 11, 2026 10:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday May 11, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday May 11, 2026 1:30 pm CT on KET2

Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida - S2 E8

Premiered On: 05/06/2019

Samantha takes a kayak tour in Everglades National Park and visits Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.

  • Monday May 11, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday May 11, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Wednesday May 13, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday May 13, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Christchurch, New Zealand - S2 E9

Premiered On: 05/13/2019

Samantha experiences the revival of the once earthquake devastated city of Christchurch, New Zealand.

  • Tuesday May 12, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday May 12, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Thursday May 14, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday May 14, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Baltimore, Maryland - S2 E10

Premiered On: 05/20/2019

Samantha tours the American Visionary Art Museum and visits the Sunday farmers' market. in Baltimore.

  • Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday May 13, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Friday May 15, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Friday May 15, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Food Around the World - S2 E11

Premiered On: 05/27/2019

Samantha learns the art of chocolate making in a "funky" way and visits a Vietnamese community in the city of Westminster while making spring rolls.

  • Thursday May 14, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday May 14, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2
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Route 66 in Arizona - S9 E2

  • Monday April 13, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday April 13, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday March 30, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday March 30, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Monday March 30, 2026 10:30 am ET on KET2
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Shanghai, China - S1 E4

  • Thursday April 9, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 9, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Brooklyn, New York - S1 E3

  • Friday April 10, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Friday April 10, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2
  • Wednesday April 8, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Bern Region, Switzerland - S1 E2

  • Thursday April 9, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Thursday April 9, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2
  • Tuesday April 7, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday April 7, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Houston, Texas - S1 E1

  • Wednesday April 8, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 8, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday April 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 6, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Route 66 in California - S9 E3

  • Saturday April 11, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday April 11, 2026 10:30 am CT on KET2
  • Monday April 6, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 6, 2026 1:30 pm CT on KET2
  • Monday April 6, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Route 66 in New Mexico - S9 E1

  • Monday April 6, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday April 6, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET
  • Saturday April 4, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday April 4, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday March 23, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday March 23, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Monday March 23, 2026 10:30 am ET on KET2
  • Monday March 23, 2026 9:30 am CT on KET2

The Food Special Part 3 - S9 E10

  • Monday March 30, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday March 30, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET
  • Saturday March 28, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday March 28, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
  • Monday March 16, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday March 16, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Monday March 16, 2026 10:30 am ET on KET2
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Tampa, Florida - S9 E9

  • Monday March 23, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
  • Monday March 23, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET
  • Saturday March 21, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
  • Saturday March 21, 2026 12:30 pm CT on KET
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