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Monday, August 17

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT
KET	Craft in America Memory The intimate stories of some of the country's most prominent craft artisans are set against the larger historical context of craft itself.
KET2	AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Commuted Danielle Metz steps into a different reality when she returns home to New Orleans after her triple life prison sentence is commuted.
KETKY	Conversations with Champions Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner Billy speaks with Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner, who has been associated with several championship basketball teams at Western Kentucky University and Fairdale High School. He is best known as the trainer for the great Kentucky Colonels of ABA. A 2017 KET Production.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT
KET	Craft in America Landscape Examine the relationship of craft artists with their physical environment, which serves as a source of materials and inspiration.
KETKY	Inside Louisville Meet Kentucky Native and Master Magician Lance Burton You may know Lance Burton as a master magician with a history of performing in Las Vegas and around the world. You may not know he's a Louisville native who still calls Kentucky home. Learn what ignited Burton's passion for magic, explore his decades-long career and discover his commitment to giving back to the place he calls home. A 2026 KET production.

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT
KET2	AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Supa Modo Mwix protests her mother's decision to remove her terminally ill 9-year-old sister from the hospital to live out her last days at home; Ben Cunningham works to transform a classroom of preschool girls into warrior princesses in "School Days."
KETKY	Comment on Kentucky Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT
KET	Craft in America Community Explores the spiritual connection between artisans and their communities. The personal stories of gifted artisans reveal the deeply held belief that craft is about more than just the making of an object.
KETKY	Downstream Kentucky Lake/Marshall County KY - A Big Dam Adventure Located in the western corner of the state, Kentucky Lake is one of the largest manufactured lakes in the world. In this episode we learn about the dam that made the lake and the ghost towns that lie beneath it. We'll visit the Dam Brew Haus and try local beers, learn how to wake surf, play some mini-golf with some unique animals, try local cuisine at Belew's Dairy Bar and wrap up with a sampling of over 30 beers at the inaugural Old Beach Craft Beer Bash. A 2023 Production.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Adalyn Ramey & Arizona Wildflowers Songwriter and guitarist Adalyn Ramey; family band Arizona Wildflowers.

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3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT
KET	Craft in America Teachers Follow artists committed to passing on their skills and passion for craft to new generations. Featured are Barbara Teller Ornelas, Lynda Teller Pete, Therman Statom, Mark Mitsuda at Punahou School, and Linda Sikora at Alfred University.
KET2	AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Kati Kati A young amnesiac strikes up an intense friendship in Kati Kati; the short film "Summertime."
KETKY	Kentucky Muse Murder, They Wrote A behind-the-scenes look at the drama, suspense, and fun of the first International Mystery Writers' Festival, held at Owensboro's RiverPark Center in June 2007. This KET production follows several plays, including an award-winning entry by a Kentucky native, from rehearsals to final presentation. A 2008 KET Production.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT
KET	Craft in America Nature The beauty, inspiration, and future of the American landscape are celebrated. Featured artists include Patrick Dougherty, Mary Merkel-Hess, Michelle Holzapfel, Catherine Alice Michaelis, and Preston Singletary.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized Shivani Parikh, M.D., and Hillary Simon, D.O., discuss endometriosis, a debilitating but treatable condition when properly diagnosed. A 2026 KET production.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT
KET2	AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Mother Suriname/The Changing Same Tessa Leuwsha depicts the life of Surinamese women through a series of historical footage.
KETKY	Inside Louisville Meet Kentucky Native and Master Magician Lance Burton You may know Lance Burton as a master magician with a history of performing in Las Vegas and around the world. You may not know he's a Louisville native who still calls Kentucky home. Learn what ignited Burton's passion for magic, explore his decades-long career and discover his commitment to giving back to the place he calls home. A 2026 KET production.

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5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT
KET	Craft in America Family Explore the home environments and personal dynamics of four families of craft artists and asks: Is talent inherited? What's it like to live in a household where objects are made by hand?
KETKY	Comment on Kentucky Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT
KETKY	Imperial China: The Art of the Horse An exploration of the majesty of the horse and of 3,000 years of Chinese history as captured in 350 priceless artifacts, exhibited together for the first time at Kentucky's International Museum of the Horse in the summer of 2000. Produced in 2000 for KET by Michael Breeding MEDIA.

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6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT
KET	Wai Lana Yoga Stiffness Be Gone! Loosen the joints of your upper limbs, from shoulders to fingertips and stretch your hamstrings.
KET2	BBC News
KETKY	Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women A film inspired by women in the Commonwealth who boldly opened doors in politics, science, education, entertainment, literature, athletics, religion and the military. A Michael Breeding MEDIA production. A 2015 Production.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT
KET	Sit and Be Fit Tai Chi with Tino Mary Ann introduces guest Tai Chi instructor, Tino, who leads viewers in a fun "Tai Chi By the Sea" segment.
KET2	NHK Newsline

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7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT
KET	Wild Kratts Journey to the Subnivean Zone Chris and Martin get lost in a snowy field and uncover the underground world of the meadow vole.
KET2	Yoga in Practice Finding Your Center Create inner balance by using Triangle and Half Moon to plant your legs.
KETKY	Game Changer: The Lexington Center Story A look back at the origins of the Lexington Center and Rupp Arena on its 40th anniversary. The documentary captures the recollections and memories of individuals who were instrumental in the creation and early development of the Lexington Center. A 2015 Production.

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT
KET	Weather Hunters Weather Icons The kids help Al put on a one-of-a-kind weather presentation when the power goes out.
KET2	DW in Good Shape - The Health Show

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT
KET	Lyla in the Loop Carnival for Luke/Rap Report Lyla and her sisters make carnival games. Louisa creates a presentation on Mae Jemison.
KET2	Quilt in a Day Dessert Time Showcases a quilt that is a piece of cake using layer cakes and jelly rolls.
KETKY	Conversations with Champions Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner Billy speaks with Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner, who has been associated with several championship basketball teams at Western Kentucky University and Fairdale High School. He is best known as the trainer for the great Kentucky Colonels of ABA. A 2017 KET Production.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT
KET	Carl the Collector Show and Smell/The Campfire Conundrum Carl takes his friends on an "Amazing Smell Tour of Fuzzytown," but Lotta doesn't agree with Carl's list of the best smells. Carl and his friends go on a camping trip.
KET2	Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT
KET	Sesame Street Elmo's Lost Snowman On a hot day, Abby creates a snowman to keep her and Elmo cool; when they return from finding decorations, their snowman has vanished.
KET2	This Old House Approaching Half Way Dining room flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class in the field.
KETKY	Bywords Wilburn Caskey Wilburn Caskey, former mayor of Ashland, talks about his life and his time in office. A 1981 KET production.

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT
KET	Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Jodi's First Day at School/Daniel Plays at Jodi's House Daniel takes on the duties of "First Day Friend" to help Jodi feel comfortable at her new school. Daniel goes to Jodi's house after school.
KET2	This Old House Duct Dynasty The apprentices get a lesson in roofing and a new slab of concrete goes in the basement.
KETKY	Inside Louisville Meet Kentucky Native and Master Magician Lance Burton You may know Lance Burton as a master magician with a history of performing in Las Vegas and around the world. You may not know he's a Louisville native who still calls Kentucky home. Learn what ignited Burton's passion for magic, explore his decades-long career and discover his commitment to giving back to the place he calls home. A 2026 KET production.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT
KET	Work It Out Wombats! Great Uncle Duper's Super Visit/Claydate with Louisa The wombats build a noisy wind chime to help their uncle sleep. Louisa shows Zeke how to break down complex shapes to model Snout out of clay.
KET2	Rick Steves' Europe Romania Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, and its "Little Paris of the East" architecture is explored.
KETKY	Comment on Kentucky Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT
KET	Donkey Hodie Donkey's Eye Exam/The Music Marathon Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam so she's less afraid. Donkey boost her confidence by cheering herself on in the Music Marathon.
KET2	Dream of Europe Albania Rafting on the last wild river in Europe; mussel farm; traditional Albanian music.
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Adalyn Ramey & Arizona Wildflowers Songwriter and guitarist Adalyn Ramey; family band Arizona Wildflowers.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT
KET	Phoebe & Jay Paint on the Mail/The Last Box Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses. Phoebe and Jay discover their parents' box of memories.
KET2	Samantha Brown's Places to Love Montreal, Canada Samantha takes an evening walking tour of Old Montreal and celebrates the city's history.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized Shivani Parikh, M.D., and Hillary Simon, D.O., discuss endometriosis, a debilitating but treatable condition when properly diagnosed. A 2026 KET production.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT
KET	Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I am Kofi Annan/We are William and Caroline Hersche Kofi Annan shows Yadina and Brad that finding a compromise can help everyone. William and Caroline Herschel show Xavier that by including Yadina in his magic show, it can make it even more fun.
KET2	Dive in Tokyo
KETKY	Imperial China: The Art of the Horse An exploration of the majesty of the horse and of 3,000 years of Chinese history as captured in 350 priceless artifacts, exhibited together for the first time at Kentucky's International Museum of the Horse in the summer of 2000. Produced in 2000 for KET by Michael Breeding MEDIA.

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12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT
KET	Elinor Wonders Why The Violin Lesson/Flying High Crickets inspire Olive to play her violin. While flying in a hot air balloon, Elinor and her friends learn why birds fly high.
KET2	Lidia's Kitchen Cook Together Fried panzerotti; ricotta soup; gnocchi with sauce from Erice.
KETKY	Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women A film inspired by women in the Commonwealth who boldly opened doors in politics, science, education, entertainment, literature, athletics, religion and the military. A Michael Breeding MEDIA production. A 2015 Production.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT
KET	Rosie's Rules Rosie the Message Delivery Kid / Javi's Growl Rosie decides to be a message delivery kid and deliver messages to her neighbors, but her messages get all mixed up. Javi temporarily loses his voice, so Rosie must help him recover before they perform.
KET2	The Farmer & The Foodie Mutton - Palmer Farms, Old Hickory BBQ Maggie and Lindsey travel to Western Kentucky to experience the unique tradition of mutton with two generational establishments. Palmer Farms processes fresh mutton for the region, and Old Hickory BBQ gives the hosts their first taste of mutton. In the kitchen, they whip up their spin on the Kentucky staple - Burgoo. A 2025 KET production.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT
KET	Molly of Denali Message in a Bottle/Dinjik Dhah When Molly and Tooey find a message in a bottle, they try to track down the sender. Molly and Tooey learn how to tan moose hide.
KET2	America's Test Kitchen New Ways with Ribs & Mushrooms Recipes include Tuscan grilled pork ribs with grilled radicchio and sauteed mushrooms with red wine.
KETKY	Conversations with Champions Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner Billy speaks with Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner, who has been associated with several championship basketball teams at Western Kentucky University and Fairdale High School. He is best known as the trainer for the great Kentucky Colonels of ABA. A 2017 KET Production.

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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	Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television Milk Street Bakes! Recipes include mile-high deep-dish quiche, cranberry and candied ginger buckle, and sweet fresh corn pudding.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT
KET	Odd Squad Can You Wrangle It/Ahead of the Times With The Big O in space, the X's are checking agents' licenses for fighting oddness. The Puppy Master plans to turn everyone into puppies, including the Odd Squad Mobile Unit.
KET2	Dream of Europe Albania Rafting on the last wild river in Europe; mussel farm; traditional Albanian music.
KETKY	Kentucky Collectibles Benjamin Mills Rifle and Privy Digging Learn about the history and value of a Benjamin Mills rifle and host Dave Shuffett goes privy digging in search of treasures. A 2013 KET Production.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT
KET	Arthur Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn/Arthur's Spelling Trubble A little detective work turns up some pleasant surprises about the dreaded new 3rd-grade teacher. Arthur and the Brain prepare to compete in the all-school spellathon.
KET2	Samantha Brown's Places to Love Montreal, Canada Samantha takes an evening walking tour of Old Montreal and celebrates the city's history.
KETKY	Imperial China: The Art of the Horse An exploration of the majesty of the horse and of 3,000 years of Chinese history as captured in 350 priceless artifacts, exhibited together for the first time at Kentucky's International Museum of the Horse in the summer of 2000. Produced in 2000 for KET by Michael Breeding MEDIA.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT
KET	A Chef's Life Strawberry Stay at Home Vivian and Ben rebuild their restaurant against the backdrop of the Southern harbinger of spring, the strawberry. Chef Vivian develops a recipe for coconut cornbread strawberry shortcake with basil whipped cream.
KET2	Dive in Tokyo
KETKY	Bywords Wilburn Caskey Wilburn Caskey, former mayor of Ashland, talks about his life and his time in office. A 1981 KET production.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT
KET	This Old House Duct Dynasty The apprentices get a lesson in roofing and a new slab of concrete goes in the basement.
KET2	Rick Steves' Europe Romania Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, and its "Little Paris of the East" architecture is explored.
KETKY	Inside Louisville Meet Kentucky Native and Master Magician Lance Burton You may know Lance Burton as a master magician with a history of performing in Las Vegas and around the world. You may not know he's a Louisville native who still calls Kentucky home. Learn what ignited Burton's passion for magic, explore his decades-long career and discover his commitment to giving back to the place he calls home. A 2026 KET production.

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT
KET	Help! We Bought a Village Season 2, Episode One A lawyer of Italian origin falls in love with the village his forefathers left behind.
KET2	This Old House Duct Dynasty The apprentices get a lesson in roofing and a new slab of concrete goes in the basement.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Boone's Bones/Taylor Co. Marker/Somerset's Fountain Square/Coal Country Beeworks The gravesite of Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone is the number one tourist attraction in Frankfort, but is he actually buried there; a Taylor County historic marker describes the origins of Campbellsville University; Amy Hess tours the Pulaski County city of Somerset and visits its newly renovated Fountain Square; and in Perry County, Coal Country Beeworks is committed to re-establishing bees and beekeeping in the region.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT
KET2	Kentucky Afield
KETKY	Comment on Kentucky Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT
KET	She Was First Jacqueline Woodson Celebrating home, community and the transformative power of storytelling with author Jacqueline Woodson.
KET2	America's Test Kitchen Comfort Classics The best roast chicken with root vegetables is served and almost no-knead sourdough bread is made.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized Shivani Parikh, M.D., and Hillary Simon, D.O., discuss endometriosis, a debilitating but treatable condition when properly diagnosed. A 2026 KET production.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT
KET	She Was First Misty Copeland The first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland opens up about the obstacles she overcame to make history in ballet.
KET2	Cook's Country Beef, Dressed Up The cooks make spice-crusted steaks and grilled bacon burgers with caramelized onion.
KETKY	Imperial China: The Art of the Horse An exploration of the majesty of the horse and of 3,000 years of Chinese history as captured in 350 priceless artifacts, exhibited together for the first time at Kentucky's International Museum of the Horse in the summer of 2000. Produced in 2000 for KET by Michael Breeding MEDIA.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT
KET	BBC World News America
KET2	Antiques Roadshow Vintage Spokane Hour 1 Discover what Spokane finds are worth now like a 1905 Spokane bird's-eye view lithograph, Abraham Lincoln letters and signed carte-de-visite and a yellow diamond and platinum ring.
KETKY	Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women A film inspired by women in the Commonwealth who boldly opened doors in politics, science, education, entertainment, literature, athletics, religion and the military. A Michael Breeding MEDIA production. A 2015 Production.

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT
KET	Kentucky Edition

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7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT
KET	PBS News Hour
KET2	Inside Louisville Accessible Art in Louisville Step inside the newly re-imagined museum exhibit, the 'Dot Experience,' at Louisville's American Printing House for the Blind, which is set to open in 2026. Designer Cynthia Torp explains her mission to make this an inclusive model for museums everywhere. Accessible art is also popping up outside the museum, with a new tactile mosaic across the street from APH designed by Louisville Visual Art. A 2025 KET production.
KETKY	Game Changer: The Lexington Center Story A look back at the origins of the Lexington Center and Rupp Arena on its 40th anniversary. The documentary captures the recollections and memories of individuals who were instrumental in the creation and early development of the Lexington Center. A 2015 Production.

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7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT
KET2	Kentucky Health Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized Shivani Parikh, M.D., and Hillary Simon, D.O., discuss endometriosis, a debilitating but treatable condition when properly diagnosed. A 2026 KET production.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT
KET	Education Matters Kindergarten Readiness: Education Matters A child's transition to kindergarten can have a lasting impact on their educational future. How can parents and caregivers ensure children are ready to learn in the school environment? Host Kelsey Starks and early childhood experts provide a kindergarten readiness checklist and breakdown developmental milestones that can drive success. A 2026 KET production.
KET2	Antiques Roadshow Shelburne Museum Hour 1 Shocking finds include a 1999 Pokemon Card collection, Winold Reiss Morning Star mixed-media art and a Raymond Yard platinum & diamond ring.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Boone's Bones/Taylor Co. Marker/Somerset's Fountain Square/Coal Country Beeworks The gravesite of Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone is the number one tourist attraction in Frankfort, but is he actually buried there; a Taylor County historic marker describes the origins of Campbellsville University; Amy Hess tours the Pulaski County city of Somerset and visits its newly renovated Fountain Square; and in Perry County, Coal Country Beeworks is committed to re-establishing bees and beekeeping in the region.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT
KETKY	Kentucky Collectibles Benjamin Mills Rifle and Privy Digging Learn about the history and value of a Benjamin Mills rifle and host Dave Shuffett goes privy digging in search of treasures. A 2013 KET Production.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT
KET	49 Doves: The Flight 5191 Disaster This film tells the story of the crash of Comair Flight 5191 that occurred on August 27, 2006, in Lexington, Kentucky. The crash killed 49 of the 50 people on board the Bombardier CRJ-200; co-pilot James Polehinke was the sole survivor. Through a behind-the-scenes look at the events surrounding the crash, the film explores its impact on the families, friends, first responders and media members who covered the tragedy.
KET2	American Masters Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll Celebrate the life and influence of Little Richard and his role in rock history with Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Elton John and other artists.
KETKY	Conversations with Champions Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner Billy speaks with Lloyd "Pinky" Gardner, who has been associated with several championship basketball teams at Western Kentucky University and Fairdale High School. He is best known as the trainer for the great Kentucky Colonels of ABA. A 2017 KET Production.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT
KETKY	Kentucky Edition

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT
KET	The Whiskey Rebellion The Whiskey Rebellion, lasting from 1791-1794, was a major domestic political crisis which culminated in George Washington leading federal troops to put it down, the only sitting president to ever lead troops in the field. The documentary mixes reenactments, interviews with historians and historical documents to tell the story.
KETKY	Kentucky Muse Murder, They Wrote A behind-the-scenes look at the drama, suspense, and fun of the first International Mystery Writers' Festival, held at Owensboro's RiverPark Center in June 2007. This KET production follows several plays, including an award-winning entry by a Kentucky native, from rehearsals to final presentation. A 2008 KET Production.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT
KET	BBC News
KET2	Kentucky Edition

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT
KET	Kentucky Edition
KET2	Samantha Brown's Places to Love Northern Costa Rica Mistico Park's hanging bridges and wildlife; organic farming at Vida Campesina; a safari cruise on the Rio Sarapiqui; the Organization for Tropical Studies; an organic pineapple farm.
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Adalyn Ramey & Arizona Wildflowers Songwriter and guitarist Adalyn Ramey; family band Arizona Wildflowers.

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11:58 pm ET 10:58 pm CT
KET	Star Gazers Two False Comets of Scorpius 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
KET	Amanpour and Company
KET2	Colorado Soundstage Shane Smith & The Saints at Red Rocks Shane Smith & The Saints bring their high-energy rock to iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater.
KETKY	In Performance at the Governor's Mansion Ballads and Blues Tanita Gaines' powerful voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin's. Jonell Mosser has sung backup for artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt. These two Kentucky artists perform old standards, blues, jazz, country, and rock 'n' roll with their own bands, then share the stage for two encores. A noted member of Gaines' band is Reese Wynans, whose career includes backing up blues great Stevie Ray Vaughan. A 2002 KET production.

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