2025-12-15 00:00 Songs of Love from Hawai'i 01:00 PBS Hawai'i Classics 02:00 HIKI NO The nation's first statewide student news network. 02:30 Na Mele 03:00 PBS Hawai'i Classics 03:30 Live From the LBJ Library With Mark Updegrove Historian Peniel Joseph talks about his book, "Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution," which delves into 1963 as an inflection point for civil rights. 04:00 NHK Newsline Business and global current events. 04:30 Biz Stream The hosts share the latest stories about Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and innovations while discussing their global impact from multiple perspectives. 05:00 Firing Line With Margaret Hoover Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling assesses the Trump administration's National Security Strategy and what it means for U.S. allies and adversaries. 05:30 PBS News Weekend Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance. 06:00 Happiness After a setback on Broadway, director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown and reluctantly joins the amateur musical theater society. 06:30 Happiness Charlie's desperation to get back to Broadway draws him to the Pizazz local theater. 07:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece A medical scare keeps James grounded; Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort. 08:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds; Helen finds Jenny with a new best friend; Mrs. Hall tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes. 09:00 Big Cats 24/7 The team returns to Okavango Delta to catch up with old friends; lionesses hunt nonstop to feed growing cubs; leopardess Xudum moves on, and the new mom, Lediba, steps into the spotlight; Pobe the cheetah returns with two cubs of her own. 10:00 To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S. 10:30 The Chavis Chronicles Dr. Charles Asher Small, founding director and president of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, examines the global rise of antisemitism. 11:00 The Great American Recipe Eight contestants compete to win The Great American Recipe, preparing dishes that reflect their culinary style as home cooks. 12:00 American Masters Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business. 14:00 Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors. 15:00 Arthur D.W. plays a prank on Arthur when he camps in the backyard; Arthur and D.W. try to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve. 15:30 Odd Squad Olive and Otto investigate a case in which people have turned into puppets; Delivery Debbie and Delivery Doug need help when their food disappears. 16:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog Emily Elizabeth's school project gets all the dogs thinking about what makes them special; Jetta can't resist reading Emily Elizabeth's journal. 16:30 Ready Jet Go! Jet directs a play for the annual Boxwood Terrace Christmas Pageant; Jet searches for the Spirit of Christmas, while Mitchell tries to figure out how to become part of the group. 17:00 Hero Elementary The crew must find their way out of an overgrown, weedy area after being accidentally shrunk to the size of bugs; the crew helps Lucita's grandmother when her favorite scenic spot is flooded. 17:30 Donkey Hodie Duck wants to fly with the bigger birds; Donkey loses Bob Dog's favorite toy. 18:00 Dinosaur Train The family visits a marine reptile called Paulie Pliosaurus; Elmer visits the desert. 18:30 Elinor Wonders Why Elinor finds a peculiar-looking owl while visiting her grandparents in the desert; Olive and her friends investigate why a tree has fallen over in the forest. 19:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow; Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others. 19:30 Rosie's Rules Rosie goes ice skating with the Purple Knight; Rosie and Javi go to the desert to watch a meteor shower. 20:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel becomes jealous thinking Katerina is getting too much attention from Grandpere; Daniel and Katerina want O the Owl's science tools. 20:30 Work It Out Wombats! Devonte J. Squirrel moves to the Treeborhood; Devonte and the Wombats create a machine that makes ice cream using a bike. 21:00 Molly of Denali Trini is discouraged because she can't add her own moves to the Lynx Dance; Molly hopes to catch a Yukon River king salmon. 21:30 Carl the Collector Carl doesn't know what to do when Nico falls; Carl learns a new word -- shindig. 22:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious tries to figure out a way to keep her snow fairy all year long; Pinkalicious hopes a leaf will land on her shoulder so she can make a wish. 22:30 Lyla in the Loop 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. 23:00 Sesame Street Lily, Qui and Ji-Young celebrate Lunar New Year on Sesame Street. 23:30 Alma's Way When Alma and her family travel to Puerto Rico to visit Papi's family, Alma can't wait to dance Bomba on the beach; her dancing plans are put on hold when an unmarked package containing a beautiful Bomba skirt is dropped in front of her bisabuela.
2025-12-16 00:00 NHK Newsline This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts. 00:30 Hometown Stories An insight into various facets of provincial Japanese lifestyle, culture, industries, cuisine, and way of life. In addition, understand Japanese life outside major metropolitan areas. 00:55 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 01:00 NHK Newsline This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts. 01:30 Journeys in Japan This travel series from Japan International Broadcasting provides a look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors explore Japan's cultural and historical sites, meet with locals and offer travel insights for destinations that are off the beaten path. Episodes feature the Yatsugatake Mountains; Tomonoura in Hiroshima Prefecture; Mihonoseki, on the eastern cape of the S 02:00 Wild Kratts The team helps a beaver rebuild its damaged lodge. 02:30 Weather Hunters The Hunters search for a way to monitor the weather after they lose power during a thunderstorm. 03:00 Arthur D.W. plays a prank on Arthur when he camps in the backyard; Arthur and D.W. try to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve. 03:30 Odd Squad Olive and Otto investigate a case in which people have turned into puppets; Delivery Debbie and Delivery Doug need help when their food disappears. 04:00 NHK Newsline Business and global current events. 04:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce. 05:00 BBC News News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. 05:30 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 06:30 Na Mele Kale Hannahs, David Kamakahi and Matt Sproat of the Hawaiian music group Waipuna present their interpretation of Hawaiian music, accompanied by hula dancer Jaimie Kennedy. 07:00 Hope of the Season: Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir The 360-member Tabernacle Choir and 150-member orchestra, combined with guest artists and narrators, share songs and stories of Christmas. 08:30 Too Hot to Handel -- The Gospel Messiah A reimagined performance of Handel's "The Messiah" from London's Royal Albert Hall. 10:00 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 11:00 The Great American Recipe The home cooks create recipes that reveal their favorite secret ingredients and go-to grains in a dish that represents their heritage and culinary perspectives. 12:00 Happiness After a setback on Broadway, director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown and reluctantly joins the amateur musical theater society. 12:30 Happiness Charlie's desperation to get back to Broadway draws him to the Pizazz local theater. 13:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece A medical scare keeps James grounded; Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort. 14:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds; Helen finds Jenny with a new best friend; Mrs. Hall tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes. 15:00 Arthur Fern lands a role in a community theater production but fears she is not talented enough to be a star actress; Prunella and Marina compete to read a book. 15:30 Odd Squad Olive and Otto help Santa find his reindeer; Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list. 16:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog Vaz gets a satellite dish and doesn't want to do anything but watch television; Mac worries Jenna loves her toy dog more than him. 16:30 Ready Jet Go! The kids confirm there is no sound in outer space; the kids watch a meteor shower. 17:00 Hero Elementary A baby porcupine needs help, but the crew has trouble getting close to it; Fur Blur comes down with a hamster cold and the only cure is to sniff the flower of a certain plant. 17:30 Donkey Hodie Donkey wants to make Grampy a surprise birthday breakfast but none of her flapjacks will fly; Panda's toy pickle gets stuck between two rocks. 18:00 Dinosaur Train The children ride the train through all three time periods; Troodon Train Day includes a concert. 18:30 Elinor Wonders Why Elinor and her friends need to find more paper for their storybook; Elinor, Ari and Olive learn about different ways that animals keep themselves clean. 19:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Louis Braille shows Brad there are many ways to read; Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way. 19:30 Rosie's Rules Rosie, Crystal and Mom become doggie detectives to find the owner of a lost dog toy; Rosie builds a cardboard house for Gatita. 20:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel and Prince Wednesday discover a small lizard in Daniel's backyard; Daniel and his friends learn more about their favorite Neighborhood Trolley. 20:30 Work It Out Wombats! The Wombats are excited for "Show and Tell" but Super might be too busy to attend; Louisa decides the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events. 21:00 Molly of Denali Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but an injured hip throws a wrench in her plans; Tooey outgrows an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater. 21:30 Carl the Collector Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover. 22:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious plans a surprise birthday party for Kendra; Pinkalicious and Peter help Norman the Gnome plan a play date with his friend Edna. 22:30 Lyla in the Loop Lyla has to help multiple people but rushes each task, which makes things worse; Lyla must use her left hand after hurting her right wrist. 23:00 Sesame Street Elmo tries to win a race without eating his sandwich, but learns that eating healthy food will give him energy; Cookie Monster tries to eat the sandwich for himself. 23:30 Alma's Way Eddie and Becka create a new mash-up dance; Alma teaches Eddie how to be a great big brother.
2025-12-17 00:00 NHK Newsline This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts. 00:30 Deeper Look Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again; former U.S. National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights. 00:45 Dig More Japan! The filmmakers spotlight various aspects of Japan through its landscapes, wildlife, art, culture, governance and lifestyle. 00:55 Dining with the Chef Mini Chef Rika cooks alongside two famous chefs to show viewers how to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes within five minutes. 01:00 NHK Newsline This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts. 01:30 Dive in Tokyo The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way. 02:00 Wild Kratts The monarch butterfly's 2,000-mile migration. 02:30 Weather Hunters The Hunters find a stowaway in their picnic basket, a little furry dog. 03:00 Arthur Fern lands a role in a community theater production but fears she is not talented enough to be a star actress; Prunella and Marina compete to read a book. 03:30 Odd Squad Olive and Otto help Santa find his reindeer; Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list. 04:00 NHK Newsline Business and global current events. 04:30 Cycle Around Japan Highlights Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks. 05:00 BBC News News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. 05:30 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 06:30 HIKI NO The nation's first statewide student news network. 07:00 Great Performances The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. 08:30 American Masters The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker ago as a teenage immigrant from China. 09:00 Frontline An investigation of Iran's nuclear program in the aftermath of the U.S. and Israeli strikes. 10:00 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 11:00 The Great American Recipe The home cooks prepare their favorite comfort foods and special dishes they serve for loved ones. 12:00 Hope of the Season: Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir The 360-member Tabernacle Choir and 150-member orchestra, combined with guest artists and narrators, share songs and stories of Christmas. 13:30 Firing Line With Margaret Hoover Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling assesses the Trump administration's National Security Strategy and what it means for U.S. allies and adversaries. 14:00 Rick Steves' Europe A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London. 14:30 The Caverns Sessions Ozomatli's blend of urban-Latino and global influences has earned them two Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy and the title of U.S. Cultural Ambassadors. 15:00 Arthur Buster's friends learn he has asthma in "Buster's Breathless"; Halloween pranks run amok in "The Fright Stuff.". 15:30 Odd Squad The agents are caught in a time loop; a villain sets off a backward bubble. 16:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog Emily Elizabeth puts off cleaning her room and has trouble finding things; Mac takes advantage of T-Bone's guilt. 16:30 Ready Jet Go! The kids learn about atmosphere; Sydney, Jet and Sean visit Sydney's mom, a robotics engineer, at work. 17:00 Hero Elementary The crew tries to help catch a frightened horse on the loose in Citytown; mysterious purple plants keep popping up all over Citytown. 17:30 Donkey Hodie As Someplace Else gets ready for New Year's Eve, Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie. 18:00 Dinosaur Train Buddy and his family go to the city for the Theropod Club Convention. 18:30 Elinor Wonders Why The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other. 19:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Despite all the cracked eggs, the Wright Brothers encourage Xavier and Yadina to continue their egg drop experiment; The Bronte Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block. 19:30 Rosie's Rules Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present. 20:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Mom helps Daniel be empathetic to someone else's feelings; Daniel helps Chrissie look for her lost bracelet. 20:30 Work It Out Wombats! Zadie must face her fear and go to the barber for a haircut; Malik discovers smart devices have limitations. 21:00 Molly of Denali A heat wave hits Qyah and Molly is determined to find out the highest temperature on record; Molly and Trini must save Qyah from a wildflower. 21:30 Carl the Collector Lotta is frustrated learning a new dance, but realizes it is ok to experience music in her own way; Sheldon worries about telling Carl that he doesn't want to play pirates anymore. 22:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Ms. Penny shows the class how to make origami stars; Pinkalicious and Kendra compete against Peter and Robotta in a scavenger hunt. 22:30 Lyla in the Loop Lyla overcomes her fear of rock-climbing; a riddle game about everyday objects made by Black inventors. 23:00 Sesame Street Elmo keeps practicing and does not give up until he learns how to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on his piano. 23:30 Alma's Way Rafia and Alma have trouble ice skating; Alma helps Junior find his missing tooth.
2025-12-18 00:00 NHK Newsline This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts. 00:30 Kabuki Kool Kataoka Ainosuke presents the story of the skilled warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, exploring how he has been immortalized in many kabuki plays. 01:00 NHK Newsline Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 01:30 Core Kyoto The host explores "kemari," an ancient football game, examining how the game is played and how the balls are made. 02:00 Wild Kratts Zach Varmitech kidnaps a herd of walruses. 02:30 Weather Hunters Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, and Corky wonders if she can have a fun Christmas without snow. 03:00 Arthur Buster's friends learn he has asthma in "Buster's Breathless"; Halloween pranks run amok in "The Fright Stuff.". 03:30 Odd Squad The agents are caught in a time loop; a villain sets off a backward bubble. 04:00 NHK Newsline Business and global current events. 04:30 Dive in Tokyo The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and latest trends coexist while uncovering many surprises along the way. 05:00 BBC News News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. 05:30 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 06:30 PBS Hawai'i Classics 07:00 Nature Animals such as reindeer, wolverines and brown bears survive in the tundra and forest of Lapland, the northernmost region of mainland Europe. 08:00 NOVA Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. 10:00 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 11:00 The Great American Recipe Baking skills are put to the test when the cooks make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good. 12:00 Austin City Limits Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste performs tunes from "Big Money.". 13:00 Great Performances The English National Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" features more than 100 dancers and musicians. 14:30 American Masters The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker ago as a teenage immigrant from China. 15:00 Arthur Mr. Ratburn isn't acting like himself, which has Arthur, Buster and Brain worried; Mr. Crosswire gets a robot butler for Father's Day. 15:30 Odd Squad Agents and the maintenance workers switch jobs for a day; the agents get trapped in a computer. 16:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford gets caught in the middle when Cleo accuses T-Bone of stealing her bone; "Treasure Island" theme party. 16:30 Ready Jet Go! The kids take the souped-up family saucer on a trip to the moon; Jet attempts to teach Mitchell's dog some new tricks. 17:00 Hero Elementary The crew searches for a little dog that gets lost in the fog; the crew uses clues from nature to catch a runaway drone. 17:30 Donkey Hodie Panda enjoys a snow day his own way; Bob Dog wants to win at Gameshow Gator's new snowy game. 18:00 Dinosaur Train Buddy and his family go to the city for the Theropod Club Convention. 18:30 Elinor Wonders Why Junior Ranger Elinor and Ranger Rabbit's favorite forest spot is ruined by a fire; Ari is upset because Miri gets all the attention. 19:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina and Brad to help however they can when the museum water fountain breaks on a hot day; Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it is ok to ask for help when learning how to roller skate. 19:30 Rosie's Rules Rosie and Javi transport a watermelon to the park for the family picnic; Rosie builds a dino cave for Iggy. 20:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel and Prince Wednesday are afraid to go sledding when they see the hill's height; Daniel dances in "The Nutcracker Ballet.". 20:30 Work It Out Wombats! Devonte J. Squirrel moves to the Treeborhood; Devonte and the Wombats create a machine that makes ice cream using a bike. 21:00 Molly of Denali Molly rushes to find a new gift for her new friend, Kevin; Grandpa Nat's new drone is swept away by a dust devil. 21:30 Carl the Collector Carl and Nico argue over who gets Arugula as their magician's assistant; Sheldon tries to help Carl become a good listener. 22:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious shows Peter a fun way to eat his vegetables; the gang plays miniature golf. 22:30 Lyla in the Loop Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu. 23:00 Sesame Street It's Opposite Day on Sesame Street and everyone's doing things that are as different as they can be; Bert and Ernie notice that everyone's having fun doing opposites and realize they like so many opposite things too. 23:30 Alma's Way Alma tells on Emi when she's doing something dangerous; Alma's friends won't try Aaron and Lucas' snacks.
2025-12-19 00:00 NHK Newsline Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 00:30 Outside In Lost in Academia International scholars examine various cultural aspects of Japan in bold, original ways, as they explore the nation's lifestyle and traditions. 01:00 NHK Newsline Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 01:30 Asia Insight An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth. 02:00 Wild Kratts While searching for smallmouth and largemouth bass, Zach Varmitech challenges Martin and Chris to a fishing contest. 02:30 Weather Hunters The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert. 03:00 Arthur Mr. Ratburn isn't acting like himself, which has Arthur, Buster and Brain worried; Mr. Crosswire gets a robot butler for Father's Day. 03:30 Odd Squad Agents and the maintenance workers switch jobs for a day; the agents get trapped in a computer. 04:00 NHK Newsline Business and global current events. 04:30 Journeys in Japan English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. 05:00 BBC News News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. 05:30 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 06:30 PBS Hawai'i Classics 07:30 When Silence Becomes the Song 08:30 Roadtrip Nation: Rethinking Higher Ed The roadtrippers meet people who have taken unorthodox paths to success, and learn that college is still one of the best ways to achieve your goals. 09:00 Hollywood in Utah A look at Utah's rich filmmaking history with amusing anecdotes and touching stories. 10:00 Amanpour and Company Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders. 11:00 The Great American Recipe The home cooks serve up their most cherished dish from a special event and their best family-style holiday meal. 12:00 Nature Animals such as reindeer, wolverines and brown bears survive in the tundra and forest of Lapland, the northernmost region of mainland Europe. 13:00 NOVA Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. 15:00 Arthur's Perfect Christmas Arthur and his family prepare gifts and parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Baxter Day. 16:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford takes a bite of the giant cookie Mr. Bleakman baked for the Birdwell Fair; Jetta's pen pal visits the island. 16:30 Ready Jet Go! After an earthquake, Celery takes the kids into space to study the Earth's plates and fault lines; Zerk, Jet's overactive cousin, visits Earth. 17:00 Hero Elementary AJ accidentally ruins a schoolmate's box sled, so the crew helps him find the materials he needs to repair it; the crew takes care of someone else's class pet, a super frog, until it gets out and hops through town. 17:30 Donkey Hodie Duck wants to fly with the bigger birds; Donkey loses Bob Dog's favorite toy. 18:00 Dinosaur Train Sidney Sinovenator shows the Pteranodon family his favorite stargazing spot; the kids turn their beach nest into a clubhouse. 18:30 Elinor Wonders Why The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other. 19:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Watching Julia Child follow a step-by-step recipe encourages Xavier to do the same to build a model airplane; Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things. 19:30 Rosie's Rules Rosie tries to make a snowy winter in the backyard for Mom; Lote falls in the river during a hike in a national park. 20:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors. 20:30 Work It Out Wombats! The Wombats are excited for "Show and Tell" but Super might be too busy to attend; Louisa decides the Treeborhood needs a way to announce fun events. 21:00 Molly of Denali Molly's camera breaks while she and Grandpa Nat are observing an active volcano; Molly and Tooey plan a bird-watching trip to celebrate winter solstice and Trini's birthday. 21:30 Carl the Collector Carl surprises Sheldon with a lemonade stand, but is confused when Sheldon runs off; Carl's caterpillars turn into butterflies. 22:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious and Peterrific build a gingerbread house, but pieces of the house start to go missing; the Pinkerton family tries to get their Christmas spirit back after their ornaments break. 22:30 Lyla in the Loop Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies. 23:00 Sesame Street Sesame Street's Feelings Fair has games, crafts and food that are all about feelings; Elmo, Alan and Julia learn about feelings by looking at their friends' facial expressions. 23:30 Alma's Way Alma must learn a new way to celebrate when her family's Noche Buena traditions don't go as planned; Alma decides to make a do-over gift for Junior.
2025-12-20 00:00 NHK Newsline Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 00:10 Chatroom Japan Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost. He offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say "tadaima.". 00:15 Japan's Top Inventions Cyrus Nozomu Sethna speaks with experts about the development of capsule beds and capsule hotels. 00:30 Japanology Plus Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974; each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan. 01:00 NHK Newsline Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events. 01:10 Documentary 360 The filmmakers shed light on facts and information on various topics, including politics, economics, social trends and the environment from Japan and around the world. 02:00 Wild Kratts The brothers get swept up in the planktonic lifestyle when they go on a mission to understand the foundation of life in the ocean. 02:30 Weather Hunters Benny becomes enamored with the mail carrier, and wonders how she delivers the mail in different weather conditions. 03:00 Arthur's Perfect Christmas Arthur and his family prepare gifts and parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Baxter Day. 04:00 Asia Insight This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ 04:30 Medical Frontiers Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments. 05:00 BBC News News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world. 05:30 PBS News Hour Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. 06:30 Washington Week With The Atlantic A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.