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Friday, January 2

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KET

Amanpour and Company

KETKY

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Old-Time Country Music

"Sunny Side of Life" tells the story of the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, VA.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

The Waffle Man/Loopa-Palooza

Lyla and Everett set out to create a waffle costume for Stu that's wind and bird-proof. Lyla creates an original game for family game night.

Top

12:02 am ET 11:02 pm CT

KET2

Life of a Musician

Lauren Mascitti House Concert

Lauren Mascitti performs some soulful songs.

Top

12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Christmas in Africa

Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow.

Top

12:32 am ET 11:32 pm CT

KET2

Rick Steves Best of the Alps

Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure from Italy to Austria all the way to France, packed with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers and unforgettable hikes.

Top

1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

KET

Great Performances

Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and others performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more.

KETKY

Kentucky Afield

Favorite Segments of 2025, Pt. 1

We're looking back at some of our favorite segments, including campers experiencing their first duck hunt, fishing for hybrid striped bass and the opening day of dove season. A 2025 production.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Not So Splash/By the Book

Olive and Otto must figure out why parts of the town are turning snowy and cold during summer. Olive and Otto interrogate two suspects to figure out which one is innocent and which one is guilty.

Top

1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

KET2

Happiness

Season 1, Episode Five

Charlie's impulsive vision disrupts Nicky's schedule; tensions flare at Pizazz, leading to a frustrated Charlie revealing his true feelings.

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

Judy Geagley; Franklin Drive-In; Walk the Willow; KY Farm Bureau's IFAL

Teddy Bear maker Judy Geagley, Franklin Drive-In, Walk the Willow chairs, and Kentucky Farm Bureau's IFAL are featured. A 2016 Production.

KETKIDS

Skillsville

Race Car Driver / Crane Operator

Race car driver Rae needs to stay focused to win! Crane operator Dev looks to get calm.

Top

2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

KET2

Happiness

Season 1, Episode Six

Opening night dazzles but simmering resentment could undo all Charlie's hard work.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

The World of Wheat - UK Research Farm

Maggie and Lindsey begin in the wheat test fields at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, then head to the lab with Chef Bob Perry. It's a pasta-palooza in the kitchen as they assemble whole wheat ravioli with spinach chimichurri in tomato sauce, roll out and cut a spinach pappardelle and serve with a simple sauce. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Polar Bears Don't Dance

Martin and Chris are on a mission in the Arctic to discover just how animals move around in different environments. Their new knowledge of both buoyancy and traction comes in handy when they discover that the dastardly Zach Varmitech has kidnapped a Walrus calf and a Polar bear cub. The Wild Kratts team will do whatever it takes to return the baby animals to their mothers!

Top

2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

KET2

Masterpiece

All Creatures Great and Small - Season 5, Episode Five: Pair Bond

Carmody gets an exciting opportunity, leaving Siegfried wondering whether he's holding back his protege. Mrs. Hall must deal with an unlikely emergency in Darrowby. Siegfried and Carmody must pay attention to their romantic pursuits.

KETKY

Downstream

Party Barges, River Races, Country Boys & Very Old Wine

The Kentucky River, including majestic Boone Creek, as well as the historic lock and museum at Boonesboro are explored. Kentucky's first 255-mile river race gets rained out but craft brews abound with a look at Country Boy Brewing as well as North America's First Vineyard wines. A 2017 Production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Christmas in Africa

Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow.

Top

3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

KET

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Episode 2

The cameras capture young cheetahs learning to hunt in Namibia, reveal how fur seals of an Australian island evade the great white sharks offshore, and help solve a conflict between South African farmers and Chacma baboons.

KETKY

WoodSongs

The Local Honeys and Town Mountain

The Local Honeys, long part of the Kentucky music scene, and the North Carolina group Town Mountain take the stage. A 2023 Production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

The Waffle Man/Loopa-Palooza

Lyla and Everett set out to create a waffle costume for Stu that's wind and bird-proof. Lyla creates an original game for family game night.

Top

3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

KET2

Masterpiece

All Creatures Great and Small - Season 5, Episode Six: Glass Half Full

James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences.

KETKIDS

Arthur

The 'A' Team/Emily Swallows a Horse

Francine and Brain have sometimes wished that their soccer teammates would take the game more seriously, so they're thrilled to make the Elwood City All-Stars Traveling Team. But are their new teammates really more compatible? Emily tells a little white lie to get a sparkly ball she wants, then keeps having to embellish it to maintain her cover story.

Top

4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

KET

Last of the Summer Wine

Three Men and a Mangle

What can happen when you offer to move an old mangle for Nora Batty?

KETKY

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Mackenzie Bell; Skylar Lanham; Barry Lanham and The Footstompin' Express Cloggers

Mackenzie Bell, Barry Lanham and the Footstompin' Express Cloggers and Skylar Lanham are featured. A 2022 Production.

KETKIDS

Nature Cat

Know Your Snow/The Nature-tastic Four and the Humongous Hurricane

Nature Cat wants to break the record for the world's tallest snow critter, but the snow fails to stick together. The heroes protect themselves from a hurricane.

Top

4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

KET

Keeping Up Appearances

A Job for Richard

Hyacinth plans for Richard to gain a high executive position with a local firm, but he fancies neither the job nor a meeting with the boss.

KET2

The Chavis Chronicles

Charles Cantu

Charles Cantu, founder and CEO of Reset Digital, discusses building equity in the digital marketplace.

KETKY

WoodSongs Kids

Lucy Grey & Willis Twins

Singer-songwriter Lucy Grey, 16, plays violin, ukulele and guitar; The Willis Twins from Kentucky, features 16-year-old twin sisters.

KETKIDS

Hero Elementary

Rough Sledding / Hungry Hungry Hoppers

The young heroes pitch in to help find and test the right material to repair a ruined box sled. Sparks' Crew has to figure out what frogs eat to lure back the class pet.

Top

5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

KET

As Time Goes By

Lionel invites Jean, already annoyed by her daughter's insinuations, to join him on a cruise.

KET2

Rick Steves Best of the Alps

Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure from Italy to Austria all the way to France, packed with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers and unforgettable hikes.

KETKY

Run That by Me Again

Western Kentucky vs. Michigan, 1966

Guests include Wayne Chapman and Clem Haskins. A 1980 KET production.

KETKIDS

Cyberchase

Sustainable by Design

Jackie wins a chance to apprentice with fashion designer Fabio DeZine and learns it takes more than a pretty drawing to design something that makes a sustaining impact.

Top

5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KET

Still Open All Hours

Christmas 2017

As Christmas approaches, Granville attempts to sell some decidedly wonky Christmas crackers.

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Time Remembered

A look back at Louisville's early history, from the first settlement on Corn Island in 1778 to the end of the 19th century. By the mid-1800s, Louisville had become one of the most important cities in the country. At the end of the century, the steamboat era came to an end, and the city's economy made the transition to railroad transportation. A 2003 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Let's Go Luna!

Leo the Viking; Big Little Trouble

Leo wishes he could live an exciting life like the Vikings of Icelandic sagas. A local acrobat refuses to perform in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Top
morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

KET

Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr

Pastel Morning

Easy to follow yoga moves create more mobility and flexibility in your neck, shoulders, chest, back, hips and more.

KET2

Amanpour and Company

KETKY

KET Forums

The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum

Health and wellness experts explore simple, science-backed changes in diet and daily movement that can lead to lasting improvements in overall well-being. Powerful personal stories and innovative community programs highlight real people making small adjustments with big results. Hosted by Christie Dutton. Guests: Angela Dearinger, M.D., executive vice-dean at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine; Jennifer Truman, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., Bariatrics and Weight Management, Norton Healthcare; Fred Williams, M.D., endocrinologist; and Carrie Davidson, Ed.D., health and wellness fitness manager at the University of Kentucky. This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Medical Association. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Muddy Buds Hit the Suds/Lights, Camera, Clifford!

Tucker doesn't want to get dirty, because he's afraid of the bath that will have to come after! After Outdoor Movie Night, Samantha is inspired to make a movie of her own.

Top

6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

KET

Yoga in Practice

Seeking Balance

Learn how to cultivate better habits by slowing down and practice balancing.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Prairie Dawn's Cookie Party

Prairie Dawn is hosting a cookie party where all the cookies are baked in all kinds of shapes. Cookie Monster is excited to eat all the octagon shaped cookies but needs to figure out which of the cookies are octagons.

Top
now

7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

KET

Molly of Denali

First Fish/A-maze-ing Snow

Molly must put her knowledge of the salmon life cycle to the test to catch her first fish. Trini gets lost in a giant maze of snow.

KET2

Asia Insight

KETKY

Belle Brezing and the Gilded Age of the Bluegrass

The story of Belle Brezing, the Lexington Madam who ran a Victorian era brothel, is explored. The film details Brezing's journey from hardscrabble youth to the Baroness of the Brothel, while becoming the nearly undeniable inspiration for Belle Watling from "Gone with the Wind."

KETKIDS

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Amazing Sled Run/Frost Fairy

It's a snow day so Pinkalicious, Peter, Rafael, and Jasmine build the most pinkatastic sled run ever! Pinkalicious and Peter find Felix the Frost Fairy fast asleep on the job.

Top

7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

KET

Weather Hunters

Christmas in Africa

Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow.

KET2

Sit and Be Fit

Keep Your Spine and Joints Happy

This workout focuses on warming up the joints with self-massage and preparing them for a variety of fun movement patterns.

KETKIDS

Curious George

Unbalanced/Curious George vs. Winter

A performance by the Amazing Balancing Zucchinis convinces George that there's nothing he wants more in life than to be an acrobat. Later, with winter closing in, he wonders how he'll survive without all the fun summertime activities he loves.

Top

8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

KET

Wild Kratts

City Hoppers!

Aviva and Koki help kids make a catapult and Chris and Martin explore the world of grasshoppers. They soon realize that these mighty jumpers were really the first catapulters!

KET2

YNDI Yoga

Patience

A flow with moments to pause, breathe, and slow down, and postures to inspire calm.

KETKY

WoodSongs

The Local Honeys and Town Mountain

The Local Honeys, long part of the Kentucky music scene, and the North Carolina group Town Mountain take the stage. A 2023 Production.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Beachball Bop

Rosita and Elmo play Beachball Bop around Sesame Street, a game where they hit a ball into the air and don't let it touch the ground. Elmo feels angry and yells at Rosita when he hits the ball and accidentally knocks over his block tower.

Top

8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

KET

Carl the Collector

The Autograph Collection/The Rope Collection

When Nico teases Carl about bikes being for babies, he sets out to prove Nico wrong. Carl has a hard time working as a team.

KET2

Workplace Essential Skills

Communicating with Co-workers and Supervisors

Strategies for conflict resolution.

KETKIDS

Milo

Milo the Mechanic

Milo, Lofty and Lark cannot wait to start repairing different vehicles at Dave's garage.

Top

9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

KET

Sesame Street

Worms Want to Play

Frankie the worm wants to play with her cousins, but they moved far away.

KET2

Pocket Sketching with Kath Macaulay

Wet in Wet

Kath shows how to use the messiness of wet paints to create amazing effects.

KETKY

Bywords

Mary Dee Miller

Mary Dee Miller, naturalist with the Kentucky State Parks at the Barren River State Park, discusses park activities. A 1984 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Moo Moo Choo Choo / Lake Bellyflop

The Wombats help to free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of ooey-gooey mud. The Wombats go on an adventure and attempt to find the mystical Bellyflop Lake.

Top

9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

KET

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

A Trip to the Enchanted Garden/A Trip to the Crayon Factory

Daniel learns how strawberries grow in the Enchanted Garden and takes a fun trip to the factory to see how crayons are made.

KET2

Painting with Wilson Bickford

Snow Glow, Part 2

Wilson develops the barn, adds details to the snowy pasture and includes a few additional touches.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Meet Miss Kentucky, Ariana Rodriguez

Meet Miss Kentucky, Ariana Rodriguez. At just 20 years old, Ariana made history at this year's Miss America pageant, becoming the first former foster youth to earn a spot in the top 11 of the national competition. She talks about growing up homeless and in foster care, which prompted her to form the Lucky Ones Foundation, dedicated to lifting up youth in the foster care system and educating the public about the challenges they face. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Parranda/Happy New Acorn Year!

The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.

Top

10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

KET

Work It Out Wombats!

The Treeborhood Parranda/Happy New Acorn Year!

The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.

KET2

Facing Waves

Kayaking North Lapland, Finland

Ken Whiting is in Lapland North, Finland on the Luttojoki River, exploring the islands of Lake Inarijarvi.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Paranormal Somerset, The Legend of Octavia Hatcher, Octagon Hall, The Disappearance of Pan

Learn some of the mysterious folklore in Somerset; the tragic story of Octavia Hatcher is a popular urban legend among those in Pikeville; Octagon Hall is a Civil War era home in Franklin and deemed one of the most haunted locations in the south; Louisville's Belvedere was once home to a strange statue titled "Pan" after the Greek mythological figure - it disappeared only to resurface years later. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel Loves Tigey/Daniel Needs Tigey at School

Daniel gets upset when Margaret spills juice on Tigey, Daniel's favorite stuffed animal. Daniel has a hard day at school, but feels better by hugging his Tigey!

Top

10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

KET

Donkey Hodie

A Donkey Hodie New Year

As Someplace Else gets ready for New Year's Eve, Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie.

KET2

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Indigenous Taiwan

The Indigenous oral traditions of dance and song of the Amis tribe and Tsou tribe; nose flute; cooking with traditional bamboo.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

The World of Wheat - UK Research Farm

Maggie and Lindsey begin in the wheat test fields at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, then head to the lab with Chef Bob Perry. It's a pasta-palooza in the kitchen as they assemble whole wheat ravioli with spinach chimichurri in tomato sauce, roll out and cut a spinach pappardelle and serve with a simple sauce. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel Does It His Way/Katerina and O Go Ice Skating

Daniel learns how to make footprints in the snow his way. Katerina reads a story in her own way by describing the pictures.

Top

11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

KET

Lyla in the Loop

Happy New Year, Lyla!/Everett's Summer Sale

Lyla and Everett make pins for New Year's Eve. Lyla and Everett clash while making a fun unboxing video for Phan Hardware's Summer Sale.

KET2

Wild Nevada

Winnemucca to Paradise Valley

Chris and Dave enjoy Water Canyon outside Winnemucca and visit the Humboldt Museum.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Controlling Stress

Clinical counselor Lauren Muir talks about ways to negate and control negative stressors. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

Twin Sister Hamster Sitters Incorporated/The Sneaker Collection

Nico and Arugula start a hamster sitter business. Carl is afraid to tell his Mama that his new shoes hurt his feet.

Top

11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

KET

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Nikola Tesla/I Am Nellie Bly

Xavier is upset thinking he won't be able to bring the museum to his friend in Japan, but Nikola Tesla encourages him not to give up. Nellie Bly helps Yadina overcome her fear of the monkey bars.

KET2

Museum Access

Submarine Force Museum - Groton, CT

The Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Conn.; the nuclear sub USS Nautilus; a look at special artefacts in the archives.

KETKY

The Hilltoppers

The popular singing quartet that originated at Western Kentucky University in the 1950s is profiled. A 2016 KET production.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

A New Friend/Lotta The Copycat

Carl makes a new friend while visiting his dad. Lotta thinks if she copies Nico, everyone will like her.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

KET

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Peter's Flying Bed/Holiday Day

When Peter has trouble falling asleep, Pinkalicious helps him use his imagination to make his bed fly! Mayor Martinez has the people of Pinkville suggest ideas for a new holiday!

KET2

Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

Delicious dishes include anolotti with chestnut filling, castagnaccio and grape focaccia.

KETKY

KET Forums

The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum

Health and wellness experts explore simple, science-backed changes in diet and daily movement that can lead to lasting improvements in overall well-being. Powerful personal stories and innovative community programs highlight real people making small adjustments with big results. Hosted by Christie Dutton. Guests: Angela Dearinger, M.D., executive vice-dean at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine; Jennifer Truman, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., Bariatrics and Weight Management, Norton Healthcare; Fred Williams, M.D., endocrinologist; and Carrie Davidson, Ed.D., health and wellness fitness manager at the University of Kentucky. This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Medical Association. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Thankful Donkey/The Penguin Diner-rama

Donkey makes Grampy a special card but she gets into a few sticky situations when she tries to deliver it to him. The pals help Harriett with her new invention for penguins.

Top

12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

KET

Elinor Wonders Why

Adventure in Moose Mountain

The kids travel to Moose Mountain to retrieve Ari's plushie after it gets taken by an eagle.

KET2

Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

Crawfish Fest

Recipes include crawfish enchiladas con queso, crawfish balls, and crawfish stuffed mushrooms.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

A Donkey Hodie New Year

As Someplace Else gets ready for New Year's Eve, Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie.

Top

1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

KET

Rosie's Rules

The Mysterious Book/Rosie's New Club

Rosie and Javi get a new book, but it's in a different language. Rosie tries to form a club with her friends.

KET2

Lidia's Kitchen

The Next Chapter

Recipes include fettuccine with caramelized onions, bacon and olives; orange spritz; roast chicken with rosemary and lemon.

KETKY

WoodSongs

The Local Honeys and Town Mountain

The Local Honeys, long part of the Kentucky music scene, and the North Carolina group Town Mountain take the stage. A 2023 Production.

KETKIDS

Elinor Wonders Why

The Unsinkable Lynx; Rocky the Rock

Ari and Olive meet a new friend, Gael the lynx, and have fun playing a game of snow tag. Ari spots a funny looking rock and decides to make it his new friend, Rocky.

Top

1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

KET

Alma's Way

No Sleep 'til New Year's/Nurse Alma

Alma and Junior try to figure out a way to stay up to midnight on New Year's Eve. Alma gets impatient waiting for Eddie Mambo to feel better.

KET2

To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

Erik Weihenmayer, Athlete

Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest, is the director of the nonprofit No Barriers.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Mom's Snowy Day/Rosie's Nature Adventure

Rosie tries to make a snowy winter in the backyard for Mom. Lote falls in the river during a hike in a national park.

Top

2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

KET

Odd Squad

6:00 to 6:05

Dinosaurs break out of the dinosaur room in headquarters and Olive and Otto must travel back in time to save the day.

KET2

Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

Borderline Personality Disorder

Dr. Lois W. Choi-Kain talks about borderline personality disorder and new therapies.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

The World of Wheat - UK Research Farm

Maggie and Lindsey begin in the wheat test fields at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, then head to the lab with Chef Bob Perry. It's a pasta-palooza in the kitchen as they assemble whole wheat ravioli with spinach chimichurri in tomato sauce, roll out and cut a spinach pappardelle and serve with a simple sauce. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

The Doggie Detectives/A House for Gatita

Rosie, Crystal and Mom become doggie detectives when they find a lost dog toy. Rosie builds a cardboard house for Gatita so she can have a peaceful nap.

Top

2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

KET

Arthur

Arthur's First Sleepover/Arthur's New Year's Eve

Despite D.W.'s warning of an alien invasion, Arthur and his friends camp out in the backyard. A jealous D.W. plans a prank to scare them off. On New Year's Eve, Arthur and D.W. are determined to stay up till midnight to see what happens.

KET2

Facing Waves

Kayaking North Lapland, Finland

Ken Whiting is in Lapland North, Finland on the Luttojoki River, exploring the islands of Lake Inarijarvi.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Paranormal Somerset, The Legend of Octavia Hatcher, Octagon Hall, The Disappearance of Pan

Learn some of the mysterious folklore in Somerset; the tragic story of Octavia Hatcher is a popular urban legend among those in Pikeville; Octagon Hall is a Civil War era home in Franklin and deemed one of the most haunted locations in the south; Louisville's Belvedere was once home to a strange statue titled "Pan" after the Greek mythological figure - it disappeared only to resurface years later. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Mystery of the North Pole Penguins

The Wild Kratts are hanging out with Emperor penguins at the South Pole and wondering why penguins don't live at the North Pole. All of a sudden, Koki gets a report from Wild Kratt Kid, Nua, that there are penguins stranded in the Arctic. The Wild Kratts spring into action to investigate the mystery and get the "lost" penguins back to their natural home.

Top

3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

KET

Fork & Hammer

Hallelujah! Leluia Hall

It's grand opening week at Leluia Hall! After some key staff members take jobs elsewhere, Jamie and Jeff must rally.

KET2

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Indigenous Taiwan

The Indigenous oral traditions of dance and song of the Amis tribe and Tsou tribe; nose flute; cooking with traditional bamboo.

KETKY

Bywords

Mary Dee Miller

Mary Dee Miller, naturalist with the Kentucky State Parks at the Barren River State Park, discusses park activities. A 1984 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Snowy Owl Invasion

It's up to the Wild Kratts to solve the mystery of a Snowy Owl invasion all over North America!

Top

3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

KET

This Old House

Brookline Mid-Century Modern House | Next Generation Demolition

While old fixtures are salvaged and asbestos is removed at the house, Norm, Richard, and Kevin head back to where it all began 40 years ago, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Later, Roger starts to remove a tree that's threatening the property.

KET2

Wild Nevada

Winnemucca to Paradise Valley

Chris and Dave enjoy Water Canyon outside Winnemucca and visit the Humboldt Museum.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Meet Miss Kentucky, Ariana Rodriguez

Meet Miss Kentucky, Ariana Rodriguez. At just 20 years old, Ariana made history at this year's Miss America pageant, becoming the first former foster youth to earn a spot in the top 11 of the national competition. She talks about growing up homeless and in foster care, which prompted her to form the Lucky Ones Foundation, dedicated to lifting up youth in the foster care system and educating the public about the challenges they face. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Under Frozen Pond

The Wild Kratts go on an underwater adventure to discover how pond animals survive in the winter.

Top

4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

KET

Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries

Australia

The team helps scientists investigate the lives of some of Australia's most iconic animals, including koalas, fruit bats and kangaroos.

KET2

This Old House

Carolina Comeback | Silt and Stone

Zack takes a canoe ride on the river; Kevin visits a local workshop building a vanity top; Jenn has the Swannanoa soil tested after the flood.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

SEKRI; Save A Warrior; Kentucky Museum; Haunted Louisville - Part 3

Doug visits the Corbin plant of SEKRI (Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries) and meets some of the employees with mental and physical challenges who produce textiles and clothing for the U.S. military; Doug goes to Save A Warrior in Versailles, an organization helping veterans struggling with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder); on the campus of Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky Museum is recognized for the quality and diversity of its collections and its commitment to the Bowling Green community; and more ghostly apparitions and ghastly tales from the haunted history of Old Louisville. Hosted at the Life Adventure Center in Versailles. A 2016 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

The Mystery Puzzle/The Stu Express

Liana and Lyla put together a puzzle; Luke and Lyla drive a train they constructed.

Top

4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

KET2

Ask This Old House

Garage Storage, Anode Rod

Installing an overhead garage storage rack; upgrading to a 3-way smart switch; replacing the anode rod in a tank-style water heater.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

The World of Wheat - UK Research Farm

Maggie and Lindsey begin in the wheat test fields at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, then head to the lab with Chef Bob Perry. It's a pasta-palooza in the kitchen as they assemble whole wheat ravioli with spinach chimichurri in tomato sauce, roll out and cut a spinach pappardelle and serve with a simple sauce. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

No Snow Snow Day

The Hunters head to a nearby mountain and find an abundance of snow perfect for snow dragon building and snowshoeing.

Top

5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

KET

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

The Smartphone

Dial into the fascinating history of the smartphone, from its roots in Morse Code to the Apple iPhone. Plus, see how the next generation of smartphones will allow us to communicate through them just by thinking.

KET2

Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

Delicious dishes include anolotti with chestnut filling, castagnaccio and grape focaccia.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Controlling Stress

Clinical counselor Lauren Muir talks about ways to negate and control negative stressors. A 2024 KET production.

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Wild Kratts

Snow Runners

The Wild Kratts accidentally lose some Hispid Hares in a wintery North American forest. Martin and Chris must use the amazing winter adaptations the Snowshoe hare and lynx to locate them before it's too late.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

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Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations

Crawfish Fest

Recipes include crawfish enchiladas con queso, crawfish balls, and crawfish stuffed mushrooms.

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The Hilltoppers

The popular singing quartet that originated at Western Kentucky University in the 1950s is profiled. A 2016 KET production.

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Wild Kratts

Moose Nibbles

The Kratt brothers take a day off from adventuring to go camping, where they meet a mischievous little moose calf.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

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BBC World News America

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Lidia's Kitchen

The Next Chapter

Recipes include fettuccine with caramelized onions, bacon and olives; orange spritz; roast chicken with rosemary and lemon.

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WoodSongs Kids

Lucy Grey & Willis Twins

Singer-songwriter Lucy Grey, 16, plays violin, ukulele and guitar; The Willis Twins from Kentucky, features 16-year-old twin sisters.

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Wild Kratts

Polar Bears Don't Dance

Martin and Chris are on a mission in the Arctic to discover just how animals move around in different environments. Their new knowledge of both buoyancy and traction comes in handy when they discover that the dastardly Zach Varmitech has kidnapped a Walrus calf and a Polar bear cub. The Wild Kratts team will do whatever it takes to return the baby animals to their mothers!

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Edition

An Education Special Edition

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Relish

Filipino Pancit and Mexican Burritos

Two adventurous chefs recreate childhood dishes with a gourmet twist: pancit and burritos.

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Run That by Me Again

Western Kentucky vs. Michigan, 1966

Guests include Wayne Chapman and Clem Haskins. A 1980 KET production.

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Weather Hunters

No Snow Snow Day

The Hunters head to a nearby mountain and find an abundance of snow perfect for snow dragon building and snowshoeing.

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7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT

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PBS News Hour

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Finding Your Roots

Hidden Kin

Actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts discover their hidden connections to history.

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Kentucky Muse

Of Hands and Hearts: The Kentucky Guild of Artists

A variety of artisans from across Kentucky discuss their work, the value of their membership in the guild, and the history and goals of Kentucky's oldest art and craft organization. A 2013 KET production.

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Lyla in the Loop

The Mystery Puzzle/The Stu Express

Liana and Lyla put together a puzzle; Luke and Lyla drive a train they constructed.

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7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT

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Wild Kratts

Race to Goat Mountain

Chris challenges Paisley Paver to a race to the top of Goat Mountain, the winner will decide the future of the mountain ecosystem.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Comment on Kentucky

January 2, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Panelist: McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; Phillip Bailey, USA Today; and Todd Faulkner, WPSD Local 6 in Paducah. (pre-recorded)

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Doc Martin

Season 10, Episode Two: One Night Only

The Portwenn surgery is chaotic, with Martin and Louisa now practicing from it. Bert's new business venture with Al isn't off to a good start, and Penhale suspects noise complaints are due to paranormal activity.

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Kentucky Life

SEKRI; Save A Warrior; Kentucky Museum; Haunted Louisville - Part 3

Doug visits the Corbin plant of SEKRI (Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries) and meets some of the employees with mental and physical challenges who produce textiles and clothing for the U.S. military; Doug goes to Save A Warrior in Versailles, an organization helping veterans struggling with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder); on the campus of Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky Museum is recognized for the quality and diversity of its collections and its commitment to the Bowling Green community; and more ghostly apparitions and ghastly tales from the haunted history of Old Louisville. Hosted at the Life Adventure Center in Versailles. A 2016 KET Production.

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Wild Kratts

Mystery of the North Pole Penguins

The Wild Kratts are hanging out with Emperor penguins at the South Pole and wondering why penguins don't live at the North Pole. All of a sudden, Koki gets a report from Wild Kratt Kid, Nua, that there are penguins stranded in the Arctic. The Wild Kratts spring into action to investigate the mystery and get the "lost" penguins back to their natural home.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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Kentucky Collectibles

Gibson Dot Neck Guitar

Expert appraisers evaluate a Gibson Dot Neck guitar worth thousands of dollars. A 2016 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Moose Nibbles

The Kratt brothers take a day off from adventuring to go camping, where they meet a mischievous little moose calf.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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King of Them All: The Story of King Records

Discover how Cincinnati's King Records, founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan, played a central role in shaping American popular music.

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Movie Classics

The Great Escape

Imprisoned during World War II in a German POW camp, some Allied soldiers are intent on breaking out, not only to escape, but also to draw Nazi forces away from the battle to search for fugitives. Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner and Richard Attenborough (1963).

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Distinguished Kentuckian

Margaret Willis

Margaret Willis served as state librarian from 1954 to 1972, under six different governors. A 1977 KET production.

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Cyberchase

Eureeka!

The kids use geometrical shapes to locate Professor Archimedes, whose chip an save Motherboard.

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9:30 pm ET 8:30 pm CT

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Let's Go Luna!

Stinky Fruit/Kick It Good

In Bangkok, Leo thinks he needs to like the taste of the durian fruit to be a great chef. Andy wants to play ball with kids in Thailand, but thinks they're playing all wrong!

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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Independent Lens

WE WANT THE FUNK!

A syncopated voyage through the history of funk music and its effect on new wave and hip-hop.

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Kentucky Edition

An Education Special Edition

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

The Doggie Detectives/A House for Gatita

Rosie, Crystal and Mom become doggie detectives when they find a lost dog toy. Rosie builds a cardboard house for Gatita so she can have a peaceful nap.

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT

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WoodSongs

The Local Honeys and Town Mountain

The Local Honeys, long part of the Kentucky music scene, and the North Carolina group Town Mountain take the stage. A 2023 Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Mystery of the North Pole Penguins

The Wild Kratts are hanging out with Emperor penguins at the South Pole and wondering why penguins don't live at the North Pole. All of a sudden, Koki gets a report from Wild Kratt Kid, Nua, that there are penguins stranded in the Arctic. The Wild Kratts spring into action to investigate the mystery and get the "lost" penguins back to their natural home.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT

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Wild Kratts

Snowy Owl Invasion

It's up to the Wild Kratts to solve the mystery of a Snowy Owl invasion all over North America!

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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BBC News

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Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers

Films by Steven Middleton and Stephen Kertis

"Tobaccolachia", by Steven Middleton, documents the current state of tobacco farming in Eastern Kentucky. Also, a short titled "Skipping Fish Boat School" by Stephen Kertis, about the Louisville school that teaches students of all ages how to build boats. A 2012 KET Production.

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Wild Kratts

Under Frozen Pond

The Wild Kratts go on an underwater adventure to discover how pond animals survive in the winter.

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11:58 pm ET 10:58 pm CT

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Star Gazers

Astronomer Reveals What to Look for In 2026

Host Trace Dominguez offers a brief synopsis of what's happening in the night sky.

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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Belle Brezing and the Gilded Age of the Bluegrass

The story of Belle Brezing, the Lexington Madam who ran a Victorian era brothel, is explored. The film details Brezing's journey from hardscrabble youth to the Baroness of the Brothel, while becoming the nearly undeniable inspiration for Belle Watling from "Gone with the Wind."

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Lyla in the Loop

The Mystery Puzzle/The Stu Express

Liana and Lyla put together a puzzle; Luke and Lyla drive a train they constructed.

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