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Friday, March 13

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KET

Masterpiece

Downton Abbey Season 1 - Part Four

The heir crisis at Downton Abbey takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, rumors fly about Mary's virtue. Her sister Sybil takes a risk in her secret political life. Anna unearths Bates' mysterious past and O'Brien and Thomas plot their exit strategy.

KET2

The Making of the American Revolution

Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt and their team to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete. The program includes clips from the series and visits several stops on the film's cross-country tour.

KETKY

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Environment—On Our Land

"On Our Own" Land chronicles the citizens' fight to end strip mining without the landowner's consent in Kentucky. "Ready for Harvest: Clearcutting in the Southern Appalachians" documents a western North Carolina effort to change U.S. Forest Service policy.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Moon Rock Cove/Rainbow Collection

Liana and Louisa compete to see who is more outdoorsy. The Loops are bored on their camping trip until Lyla suggests a scavenger hunt.

Top

12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Through Rain, Sun, Snow or Hail

Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions.

Top

1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

KETKY

Kentucky Afield

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Back to the Past/Odd Squad Needs You

When the agents are accidentally transported to the future, they need to figure out what day it is! When Odd Squad is asked to make a recruitment commercial, Ms. O proves difficult.

Top

1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

Mitchell Tolle; Great American Brass Band Festival; Federal Grove Maple Syrup; Dr. Andy Moore

Visit artist and author Mitchell Tolle, the Great American Brass Band Festival, Federal Grove Maple Syrup, and Ag teacher Dr. Andy Moore. A 2017 Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Let the Rhinos Roll!

The team is on a mission to find why Rhinos are mysteriously disappearing in the African Savannah.

Top

2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

KET

The Manners of Downton Abbey: A Masterpiece Special

Enter the world of Edwardian manners with Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to "Downton Abbey." Bruce and the series' leading cast members explain how they re-create the authentic etiquette of aristocrats and servants.

KET2

Joe Bonamassa: The Spirit of Rory Live from Cork

Joe Bonamassa honors Irish musician, singer and songwriter Rory Gallagher in this tribute concert held in Rory's hometown of Cork, Ireland.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Homegrown by Heroes program created by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. They visit farms run by military veterans including an alpaca ranch in Richmond and a sorghum farm in Montgomery County. Great recipes include sorghum popcorn balls and alpaca shepherd's pie.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Bumblezzzz

Chris and Martin go on an adventure with a bumblebee.

Top

2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

KETKY

Downstream

Danville/Boyle County KY- Small Town, Big History

Boats, Brass, and Brazilian Rum. This episode highlights the historic town of Danville and the Dix River, which forms Herrington Lake, home to Kentucky's first reservoir that powers the surrounding areas through hydroelectricity and ignites the hearts of boaters, kayakers, and jet ski enthusiasts. We visit the Great American Brass Band Festival, Blue Rook Distillery and sample some regional cuisine and a "smoked" Old-Fashioned at Copper and Oak. A 2022 Production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Through Rain, Sun, Snow or Hail

Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions.

Top

3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

KETKY

WoodSongs

Will Kimbrough

Singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough; 15-year-old banjo player Parker Collins performs.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

When Luke Became Stu/Secret Surprise Party

Luke finds out it isn't easy being Stu when he swaps places for a day. The Loops kids throw their parents a surprise party.

Top

3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

KET

This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents)

Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host.

KET2

Rick Steves Why We Travel

Rick Steves celebrates the value of exploring our world and features footage from Guatemala, Ethiopia, Palestine and Iran.

KETKIDS

Arthur

Muffy Misses Out/Arthur Takes a Stand

Muffy worries that her friends don't need her anymore when they plan a bake sale without her. Arthur thinks Mrs. MacGrady is being treated unfairly and seeks guidance from Congressman John Lewis.

Top

4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

KETKY

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Emily Wills, Teresa Wills, Chad Benefield, and Becky and The Butler County Boys are featured. A 2014 Production.

KETKIDS

Nature Cat

Rock Clues/Sweet Scent

Squeeks needs to find her missing magnifying glass in time for the Rock Stars Club meeting. The gang tracks down a sweet scent.

Top

4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

KET2

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

Crossroads

Examine the shifting Black and Jewish relationship from the 1970s onward, exploring political gains, global tensions, rising hate and the enduring lessons of solidarity.

KETKY

WoodSongs Kids

Margo MacSweeny & River Smith

Margo MacSweeney, a 14-year-old from Floyd County, Virginia, plays banjo, fiddle, guitar and even performs flatfoot dancing. River Smith is a 12-year-old the banjo player from Johnson City, Tennessee.

KETKIDS

Hero Elementary

Turtle Beach / Shine a Light on Me

The heroes visit Turtle Beach to see baby turtles hatching and find the beach filled with litter! Sparks' Crew gathers at night to help search for a missing superdog, Spotnado.

Top

5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

KET

Epic Train Journeys from Above

Australia's Outback Railway

The Ghan travels over 3,000 kms of track through the hard terrain of Australia's outback.

KETKY

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Holy Cross, 1948

Guests include Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones and Dale Barnstable. A 1980 KET production.

KETKIDS

Cyberchase

Measure for Measure

Hacker reveals his Transformatron, which can change anyone into anything-except that the kids still have the Network Interface Card he needs to make it work. Meanwhile, the kids find a map that leads them to Coop (Tony Hawk), Slider's long-lost father, and discover that he has been a victim of magnetite. Before they can measure out the antidote, Hacker grabs both Slider and the NIC.

Top

5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Symptom of the '70s

Louisville's public transportation system had once been a source of pride. But by the early 1970s, it was in terrible condition, and the buses were on the brink of stopping forever. The city seemed caught in a bureaucratic daze, unable or unwilling to take bold action to save the system. A 2003 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Let's Go Luna!

Speaking Wigglewalker/London Frog

In London, Andy and his friends go on an important and confusing shopping trip. Luna helps Andy realize that the sounds of London can provide clues to find their way when thick fog hides Big Ben.

Top
morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

KET

Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr

Majestic Golden Fields

Experience a modified yoga practice in a golden wheat field using a chair to improve posture.

KET2

Amanpour and Company

KETKY

Arturo Alonzo Sandoval: The Fabric of Art

A profile of Arturo Sandoval, professor of art at the University of Kentucky and internationally recognized fiber artist. Sandoval, whose works appear in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in galleries throughout the country, is interviewed in his studio and is seen installing a monumental work at UK's Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington. A 2003 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

Stand in Your Light

The principles of how to create a stable foundation with your hands and feet are highlighted.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Elmo's Toy Swap

Elmo is eager to swap toys with his friends and learns that there's no wrong way to play.

Top

7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

KET

Wild Kratts

Lemur Legs

The Wild Kratts arrive in Madagascar for the first time and discover a group of sifaka lemurs.

KET2

NHK Newsline

KETKY

A Walk Through Kentucky Wildflowers

Thomas Barnes, author and photographer of Kentucky's Last Great Places, hosts a scenic tour of Kentucky's wildflowers. Traveling to each of the state's geographic regions, he samples the amazing ecological abundance of more than 2,000 native wildflower species. A 2008 production, produced by Britt Davis with support from the KET Fund for Independent Production.

KETKIDS

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Gnome Variety Show/Tidy Up

Norman enters a gnome talent show. Pinkalicious and Peter learn that cleaning can be fun.

Top

7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

KET

Weather Hunters

The Windy Day

It's an exciting day for Lily and her family as they move into their new house. Strong winds prevent Lily's dad, Al, from delivering his weather report, so the entire family pitches in to help.

KET2

Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility with Miranda Esmonde-White

Learn how simply incorporating gentle flexibility and range of motion exercises can improve posture and help reverse the signs of aging, improve organ health and increase energy.

KETKIDS

Curious George

Lost & Found/George in His Own Backyard

George and Hundley return a stockpile of Lost and Found items Hundley picked up in the lobby. George's prized golden marble goes missing while he is playing with Bill.

Top

8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

KET

Lyla in the Loop

Operation: Rise and Shine/The Carrot Cake Dance

Lyla and her siblings embark on a mission to "debug" their morning routine so they never miss the bus again! Lyla wants to learn a popular clap and dance sequence that everyone in her family can do - except for her.

KETKY

WoodSongs

Will Kimbrough

Singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough; 15-year-old banjo player Parker Collins performs.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Abby's Magical Dragons

Abby's beastie-sitting three musical dragons by herself, but she makes a bedtime routine mistake and the dragons awaken. Abby feels overwhelmed, and with a wiggle of her wand, she asks her friends to play a lullaby to help the dragons fall asleep.

Top

8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

KET

Carl the Collector

A Forrest of Plans/The Marble Collection

Forrest makes too many plans on the same day and leaves a trail of disappointed friends. Carl and Arugula build an epic marble run.

KET2

Workplace Essential Skills

Communicating with Co-workers and Supervisors

Strategies for conflict resolution.

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Birthday Dance Surprise/The Green Pepper

Phoebe wants to surprise Grandma Annie with a birthday dance. Phoebe and Jay are in charge of the bell pepper in the garden.

Top

9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

KET

Sesame Street

Elmo and the Great Cookie Stack

Elmo and his friends try setting a cookie tower record, but Elmo feels discouraged when he keeps knocking it down. Grover tries taking a photo of Bert and Ernie.

KET2

Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories

Explore the acclaimed filmmaker's more recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues. Featuring excerpts from Country Music, Muhammad Ali, Benjamin Franklin, The U.S. and the Holocaust, The American Buffalo, The Vietnam War and others.

KETKY

Bywords

Jackie Royalty and Lyda Lewis Sloane

Makeup expert Jackie Royalty and model Lyda Sloane talk about applying makeup and modeling. A 1980 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Snout and About/Zadie's Shell Shuffle

It's all hands-on deck when Zadie and Malik retrace their steps to locate Zeke's beloved stuffy. When Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, the key to fixing the pattern is JunJun's song.

Top

9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

KET

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Time for Daniel/There's Time for Daniel and Baby Too

Daniel gets upset when Dad interrupts their playtime so he can care for baby Margaret. Daniel is upset when Prince Wednesday wants to play with the baby instead of him.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health, whose candor when it comes to tough topics in the Louisville community has landed him the top job in the city's regional academic health system. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Wombat Family Road Trip, The/A Super Duper Wombat Whirlgig

All aboard the Moo Moo Choo Choo - the Wombats are off to visit Great Uncle Duper in the Windborhood. And the World's Biggest Whirligig has blown away. Luckily, the Wombats are there to help Great Uncle Duper imagine how to build a new one.

Top

10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

KET

Work It Out Wombats!

Junior Supers/Measure for Measure

Super's special trick is breaking big jobs into little ones and it helps Zadie and Malik clean up a big mess. To make a new hat for Ellie, the Wombats are helped by a "special trick" - measuring!

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Old Fort Harrod State Park, Monarch Music & Arts Community, Grown-Ups and LEGO Toys, Native Dawn Flute Gathering

Discover the living history of Old Fort Harrod - one of Kentucky's oldest landmarks; The Monarch in Louisville is a place where musicians and artists can hang out, collaborate, and perform in a place that feels like home; grown-ups are being drawn back to a toy they enjoyed during childhood - LEGO sets; the Native Dawn Flute Gathering celebrates Native American music as well as traditional arts and crafts. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Mr. Malik Comes Back to School/Daniel's Wintry Walk

Mr. Malik helps the class get ready to meet his pet hermit crab. Daniel and Katerina don't want to stop playing in the snow.

Top

10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

KET

Donkey Hodie

Purple Putt-Putt/Bob Dog's Style

Bob Dog has a hard time playing Purple Putt-Putt by the rules. The pals try outfits from Harriett's invention.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Homegrown by Heroes program created by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. They visit farms run by military veterans including an alpaca ranch in Richmond and a sorghum farm in Montgomery County. Great recipes include sorghum popcorn balls and alpaca shepherd's pie.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel Uses His Words/All Aboard!

Mom teaches Daniel to express his feelings so she can understand why he is upset. Katerina learns that people will not be able to help her if they don't understand why she is upset.

Top

11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

KET

Phoebe & Jay

Flipping Out/Jay's Cut

Phoebe learns what privacy signs are and how to use them to help communicate. Jay gets nervous about getting a haircut.

KET2

Wild Nevada

Carson City

The state capitol building's Battle Born room, Washoe Valley, Bowers Mansion and more are featured.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Pneumoconiosis

Naureen Narula, MD, talks about coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

Lemons!/The Butterfly Collection

Carl surprises Sheldon with a lemonade stand, but when Sheldon runs off, Carl is confused. Carl is excited to start a butterfly collection.

Top

11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

KET

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am George Washington/I Am Susan B. Anthony

Yadina isn't sure how to be a good leader, so the kids go back and meet one of the greatest leaders in history: George Washington. The kids meet Susan B. Anthony, who always stood up for the rights of all people.

KET2

50 States of Sustainability

Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, Florida, the largest solar-powered town in the world, has been able to withstand the force of major hurricanes.

KETKY

Appalachia Heart

Visual artist Charmaine Wheatley paints portraits of people affected by the opioid crisis in two rural Eastern Kentucky communities.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

The Magic Trick Collection/Listen Coach

Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? Can Sheldon help Carl become a good listener?

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

KET

Elinor Wonders Why

Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother

Junior Ranger Elinor and Ranger Rabbit's favourite forest spot is ruined by a fire. Ari is upset because Miri gets all the attention.

KET2

Julia Child's Best Bites

Jacques Pepin, Vivian Howard, Marcus Samuelsson, Martha Stewart, Rick Bayless, and other chefs; celebrities and Julia devotees share personal insights as they screen - and delight in - Julia's most-beloved episodes of "The French Chef".

KETKY

Arturo Alonzo Sandoval: The Fabric of Art

A profile of Arturo Sandoval, professor of art at the University of Kentucky and internationally recognized fiber artist. Sandoval, whose works appear in the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in galleries throughout the country, is interviewed in his studio and is seen installing a monumental work at UK's Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington. A 2003 KET production.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

The Fastest Fetcher; Bobbly Ball

Bob Dog quits fetching after losing the "Fastest Fetcher" game show. Donkey and Panda get bored practicing Bobbly Ball.

Top

12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

KET

Rosie's Rules

Donating Day/Gatita the Volunteer Cat

Rosie donates some things for Donating Day, but when she accidentally gives away her doll Lele, she must get it back. Rosie & Gatita volunteer for Seniors Day at the Nature Center.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Beach Day/Super Super Duper Sleepover

Duck Duck enjoys me-time at the beach. The pals like different things at Donkey's sleepover.

Top

1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

KET

Molly of Denali

Reading the Mud/Unsinkable Molly Mabray

One of Connie's prized turkeys goes missing on Molly and Tooey's watch and they must track it down! Molly, Tooey, and Trini decide to build their own sailboat and voyage to distant waters.

KETKY

WoodSongs

Will Kimbrough

Singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough; 15-year-old banjo player Parker Collins performs.

KETKIDS

Elinor Wonders Why

Spice Is Nice/Ari's Muscles

Elinor and her friends learn what makes Olive's mom's curry so spicy. Ari's muscles hurt after playing too much baseball.

Top

1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

KET

Alma's Way

To Tell or Not to Tell/Potluck Snack Time

Alma learns when it's best to tell an adult when her friends do something wrong. No one tries Aaron and Lucas' snacks.

KET2

To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

Kimbal Musk

Founder of The Kitchen and philanthropist Kimbal Musk is no stranger to big entrepreneurial dreams.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Rosie in the City/Rosie in the Country

Rosie, Javi and Papa go on an adventure when Javi's dragon gets lost in the city. Rosie looks for blue bonnets in the country.

Top

2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

KET

Odd Squad

Orla's Birthday/Jeremy

Omar and Oswald search for gifts for Orla's birthday. The Mobile Unit gets locked out of their van.

KET2

Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

Help for Veterans & Military Families

The Headstrong Project, a confidential mental health resource for active military and veterans, lowers barriers to care and treatment.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Homegrown by Heroes program created by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. They visit farms run by military veterans including an alpaca ranch in Richmond and a sorghum farm in Montgomery County. Great recipes include sorghum popcorn balls and alpaca shepherd's pie.

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Birthday Dance Surprise/The Green Pepper

Phoebe wants to surprise Grandma Annie with a birthday dance. Phoebe and Jay are in charge of the bell pepper in the garden.

Top

2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

KET

Arthur

Hide and Snake/Muffy's New Best Friend

The kids learn that a snake they have captured may be poisonous but not before it gets loose in Arthur's house. Muffy realizes that she and Francine don't share all the same interests and starts interviewing candidates for the position of new best friend.

KET2

Outside Beyond the Lens

Azores Islands: Part 2

The island of Terceira in the Azores; exploring the island of Sao Jorge; steep jungle cliffs lead to breathtaking views and to a quaint village on the southern coast.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Old Fort Harrod State Park, Monarch Music & Arts Community, Grown-Ups and LEGO Toys, Native Dawn Flute Gathering

Discover the living history of Old Fort Harrod - one of Kentucky's oldest landmarks; The Monarch in Louisville is a place where musicians and artists can hang out, collaborate, and perform in a place that feels like home; grown-ups are being drawn back to a toy they enjoyed during childhood - LEGO sets; the Native Dawn Flute Gathering celebrates Native American music as well as traditional arts and crafts. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Rukmini Devi Arundale/I Am Bob Ross

Rukmini Devi reminds Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is special. Bob Ross shows Yadina that a small blunder can be a happy accident.

Top

3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

KET

America the Bountiful

Beef in Texas

Visiting a working wagyu beef cattle ranch; cooking traditional chili con carne; barbecue competition; making traditional barbacoa by cooking a whole cow head in an underground pit.

KET2

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

It Takes Two to Tango (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Mickela learns the seductive dance of tango and attends the world's largest tango festival.

KETKY

Bywords

Jackie Royalty and Lyda Lewis Sloane

Makeup expert Jackie Royalty and model Lyda Sloane talk about applying makeup and modeling. A 1980 KET production.

KETKIDS

Molly of Denali

The Off-Trail Tale/Star Eyes

Molly and Tooey get lost in the wilderness while gathering firewood. Molly uses a constellation to find her way to Grandpa's friends' cabin.

Top

3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

KET

This Old House

Atlanta | School of HVAC

A stem wall foundation replaces the existing footings and the crawl space gets a vapor barrier. The homeowner receives a lesson on HVAC installation.

KET2

Wild Nevada

Carson City

The state capitol building's Battle Born room, Washoe Valley, Bowers Mansion and more are featured.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health

Meet Dr. Jason Smith, CEO of UofL Health, whose candor when it comes to tough topics in the Louisville community has landed him the top job in the city's regional academic health system. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Justice Sonia and Judge Alma/Justice Sonia and Umpire Alma

Alma meets Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. When Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game, Alma wonders if she made the right call about a play.

Top

4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

KET

Roadtrip Nation: Thriving - Black Men in Higher Education

Community-Made

The roadtrippers meet more Black male leaders and explore career paths in clean energy, astrophysics and the nonprofit sector.

KET2

This Old House

Needham | Getting Our Ducts in a Row

Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient; demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation; installing a double-hung window in the dining room.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

eKAMI; Schneider's Candies; Barber Legacy

eKAMI teaches coal miners new trades in an advanced facility in Paintsville, grab a box of chocolates and the Opera Creams at Schneider's Sweet Shop in Bellevue, and fathers and daughters carry on a barber legacy in Louisville and Elizabethtown. A 2018 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Every Sand-Which Way/Growing Up

Lyla and her siblings work on a list of specials for Loops Lunch; Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden.

Top

4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

KET

Nature

Parenthood: The Greatest Adventure

See the amazing stories of dedication, adaptability and sacrifice of animal parents. Lionesses teach their cubs how to survive by showing them how to tackle giant buffalo; burrowing owls provide an underground nest for their chicks and mimic rattlesnakes' sound to protect them.

KET2

Ask This Old House

Toys and Color, Air Switch

Common types of caulks and sealants; installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller; building a children's dress-up closet.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Homegrown by Heroes - River Hill Ranch; Townsend Sorghum Mill

Maggie and Lindsey highlight the Homegrown by Heroes program created by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. They visit farms run by military veterans including an alpaca ranch in Richmond and a sorghum farm in Montgomery County. Great recipes include sorghum popcorn balls and alpaca shepherd's pie.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

The Windy Day

It's an exciting day for Lily and her family as they move into their new house. Strong winds prevent Lily's dad, Al, from delivering his weather report, so the entire family pitches in to help.

Top

5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

KET2

Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

How the Past Informs the Future

Cooking to honour the past; visiting Matera to learn how ancient foods still inform how people eat in the modern world.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Pneumoconiosis

Naureen Narula, MD, talks about coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Dimension/Off The Clock

The Mobile Unit is called upon when a lost baby laser chicken is found in the Austrian countryside. The Odd Squad Timekeeper keeps time for all of the clocks around the world.

Top

5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

KET2

Cooking with Legends: Lidia Bastianich & Jacques Pepin

Join chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pepin for mouth-watering recipes and family stories.

KETKY

Appalachia Heart

Visual artist Charmaine Wheatley paints portraits of people affected by the opioid crisis in two rural Eastern Kentucky communities.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Fossa Palooza

Chris accidentally falls out the hatch of the Tortuga and lands deep in an island forest among a group of creatures he longed to find!

Top

6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

KET

BBC World News America

KETKY

WoodSongs Kids

Margo MacSweeny & River Smith

Margo MacSweeney, a 14-year-old from Floyd County, Virginia, plays banjo, fiddle, guitar and even performs flatfoot dancing. River Smith is a 12-year-old the banjo player from Johnson City, Tennessee.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Lemur Stink Fight

While in Madagascar, the Wild Kratts hear signs of a dispute between two troops of ringtailed lemurs.

Top

6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

KET

Kentucky Edition

KETKY

Run That by Me Again

Kentucky vs. Holy Cross, 1948

Guests include Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones and Dale Barnstable. A 1980 KET production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

The Windy Day

It's an exciting day for Lily and her family as they move into their new house. Strong winds prevent Lily's dad, Al, from delivering his weather report, so the entire family pitches in to help.

Top
evening

7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT

KET

PBS News Hour

KET2

Mister Rogers: It's You I Like

Hosted by Michael Keaton, this special celebrates "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", the PBS series that premiered nationally 50 years ago and became a landmark in children's television. Keaton, who once worked behind the scenes on the series, provides new insights to the series. Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Caroll Spinney and others reveal their favorite memories of the show, while Joe Negri ("Handyman Negri"), David Newell ("Mr. McFeely"), and Rogers' wife Joanne share their personal stories.

KETKY

Kentucky Muse

Master of Still Life: Mary Ann Currier

The still lifes and other paintings of Louisvillian Mary Ann Currier are recognized as remarkable contributions to American realism. And her influence as a teacher has shaped generations of young Kentucky artists. A 2008 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Stu's Up/Roll n' Scoot

Lyla trains Stu to help at the diner. Stu learns how to ride a scooter.

Top

7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT

KETKIDS

Arthur

Arthur Writes a Story/Arthur's Lost Dog

Assigned to write a true story, Arthur decides that his real life is just too boring and starts writing about invisible elephants and trips to outer space instead. When Pal runs away at a street fair, even Arthur starts to doubt his dog's intelligence.

Top

8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

KET

Comment on Kentucky

March 13, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

eKAMI; Schneider's Candies; Barber Legacy

eKAMI teaches coal miners new trades in an advanced facility in Paintsville, grab a box of chocolates and the Opera Creams at Schneider's Sweet Shop in Bellevue, and fathers and daughters carry on a barber legacy in Louisville and Elizabethtown. A 2018 KET Production.

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Nature Cat

Window Worries/The Pinecone Genie

Brooks the Baltimore oriole flies into Sadie's window; the crew wishes there were no more wolves so they can enjoy a day at Mystic Pinecone Park.

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop (My Music Presents)

Take a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s pop music days with classic moments from favorite performers.

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Kentucky Collectibles

Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection

Host Amy Hess and the Kentucky Collectibles crew travel to Maysville for a look at the Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection. A 2017 KET Production.

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Hero Elementary

What You Don't See / Super Purple Pop-Up Plants

A frightened horse is on the loose in Citytown, and Sparks' Crew tries to help catch it. Sparks' Crew investigates mysterious purple plants that keeps popping up all over Citytown.

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60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)

Legends of '60s and '70s soul music perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more.

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Distinguished Kentuckian

Father Ralph Beiting

A conversation with Father Ralph Beiting, a Roman Catholic priest and founder of the Christian Appalachian Project. Beiting began dreaming of helping people in Appalachia help themselves out of poverty in 1946 when, as a seminarian, he accompanied several priests on preaching trips to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. A 1976 KET production.

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Cyberchase

Invasion of the Funky Flower

Hacker brings an invasive species, the funky flower, to a flower-growing contest in Gardenia.

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9:30 pm ET 8:30 pm CT

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Let's Go Luna!

Guitar to Sitar/Spring Has Not Sprung

Carmen and the kids visit Dehli and learn about a stringed instrument called a sitar. Andy wants to photograph the colors of spring in Dehli, but his plan is complicated by overcast weather.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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Kentucky Edition

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Phoebe & Jay

Birthday Dance Surprise/The Green Pepper

Phoebe wants to surprise Grandma Annie with a birthday dance. Phoebe and Jay are in charge of the bell pepper in the garden.

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT

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WoodSongs

Will Kimbrough

Singer-songwriter Will Kimbrough; 15-year-old banjo player Parker Collins performs.

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Rukmini Devi Arundale/I Am Bob Ross

Rukmini Devi reminds Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is special. Bob Ross shows Yadina that a small blunder can be a happy accident.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT

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Epic Train Journeys from Above

Copper Canyon Railway

The luxury El Chepe train is a wonder of Mexican engineering that took 100 years to build through the world's largest canyon region, Copper Canyon.

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Molly of Denali

The Off-Trail Tale/Star Eyes

Molly and Tooey get lost in the wilderness while gathering firewood. Molly uses a constellation to find her way to Grandpa's friends' cabin.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers

Films by Jeremy Midkiff, Tom Robinson, Josh Flowers, Les Holland and Devon Wallace, and J. Gray

Short films include: "City Center Design Competition" by Jeremy Midkiff; "Experiments in the Revival of Organisms" by Tom Robinson; "Robot Love" by Josh Flowers; "Damon the Halfling", written by Les Holland and Devon Wallace, and animated by Kelli Burton, Andrew English, and Bryan Jackson; and "Fuel" by J. Gray. A 2010 KET production.

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Alma's Way

Justice Sonia and Judge Alma/Justice Sonia and Umpire Alma

Alma meets Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. When Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game, Alma wonders if she made the right call about a play.

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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BBC News

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Viewer's Choice

TeleFund programming to be announced.

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Angels on Horseback: Midwives in the Mountains

Explore the life of Mary Breckinridge and her efforts in founding the Frontier Nursing Service, whose nurse-midwives traveled by horseback to provide healthcare to those living in a remote, mountainous region of Kentucky.

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Lyla in the Loop

Every Sand-Which Way/Growing Up

Lyla and her siblings work on a list of specials for Loops Lunch; Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden.

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