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Wednesday, June 17

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KET

Amanpour and Company

KET2

Inside Louisville

KETKY

The Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton

The story of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, in the last year of his life. The documentary explores his home at the Abbey of Gethsemani, travels across America in the turbulent year of 1968, and finally to Asia for meetings with the Dalai Lama and other spiritual seekers. A 2015 production.

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

12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

KET2

Kentucky Health

Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare

Bethany Hodge, M.D., discusses the changes in pediatrics, addressing the new challenges of treating the health of children and adolescents. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

The Vansformer

Lily and her family discover a surprise in the garage and embark on their first weather hunting expedition.

Top

1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

KET

Kentucky Tonight

KET2

Antiques Roadshow

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Hour 1

Finds include a 1976 Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175 cover art, a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy, and Winslow Homer watercolors.

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

Kentucky Farm Studio; Hope Scarves; Bluegrass Youth Ballet; Broadbent B&B Hams

Visit Kentucky Farm Studio, Hope Scarves, Bluegrass Youth Ballet, and Broadbent B&B Hams. A 2018 Production.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

O Games

Odd Squad agents compete in Olympic style games to determine who gets to be Ms. O for the day.

Top

1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Time Remembered

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

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Aardvark Town

After a young aardvark accidentally becomes a stowaway in Chris's backpack, the Wild Kratts team sets off on a "door to door" search to return him to his home burrow. Along the way, they discover how aardvarks manipulate earth materials to alter landscapes and learn the incredible (and valuable) service this amazing animal provides to all the burrow-living creatures of Africa.

Top

2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

KET

Walter Tevis: A Writer's Gambit

Explore the complex life and brilliant career of Kentucky writer Walter Tevis. His novels The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Color of Money were all adapted into major motion pictures, and The Queen’s Gambit has become one of the most popular and critically acclaimed television series of the past decade.

KET2

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

From portraying Spaghetti Western cowboys and hard-boiled cops to becoming one of Hollywood's greatest directors, a portrait of the Hollywood star profiling a 70-year career both in front of and behind the camera. The documentary explores the complexity of the Eastwood myth through iconic films including "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," "Million Dollar Baby," "Mystic River" and "Gran Torino."

KETKY

Kentucky Collectibles

Woodstock Poster; Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph; 18th Century Still Life

Expert appraisers examine treasures including an original Woodstock poster, a Thomas Hart Benton lithograph, and an 18th century still life passed down through a Kentucky family for more than 200 years. A 2012 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Musk Ox Mania

The gang must travel back to the Arctic to find Chris's precious Creature souvenir collection.

Top

2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

KETKY

Run That by Me Again

Peach Bowl, 1976

Coach Fran Curci, players Rod Stewart and Derrick Ramsey, and others share memories of the 1976 Peach Bowl, which pitted Kentucky against North Carolina. A 1977 KET production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

The Vansformer

Lily and her family discover a surprise in the garage and embark on their first weather hunting expedition.

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Green and blue background with a white schoolhouse. Text reads Used in Every Kentucky School DistrictGreen and blue background with a white schoolhouse. Text reads Used in Every Kentucky School District

3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

KET

The Last Twins

Erno "Zvi" Spiegel risked everything to save dozens of young twins from almost certain death at Auschwitz. Under the shadow of Dr. Josef Mengele's horrific experiments, Erno used his courage, compassion and ingenuity to shield the most vulnerable - the sets of twins targeted for brutal medical experimentation.

KET2

Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie

Poirot

Alan's journey to discover his literary hero ends as he investigates the inimitable detective Hercule Poirot. In London, Alan is joined by Judge Robert Rinder as they take part in an immersive production of "Witness for the Prosecution."

KETKY

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Salute to American Music

A musical journey through American history, beginning with brass band music of the mid-1800s as performed by Saxton's Cornet Band. Pianist Ray Johnson of Louisville follows with a salute to America's music, jazz, paying special homage to Duke Ellington. The Juggernaut Jug Band winds up the evening with an eclectic mix of rousing tunes from the 1930s to contemporary times. A 2003 KET production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

The Waffle Man/Loopa-Palooza

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

Top

3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

KETKIDS

Arthur

Show Off/Dog's Best Friend

It's the Elwood City dog show and Killer is facing off against Sebastian Winkleplotz. Arthur agrees to watch Amigo while Alberto's off at camp.

Top

4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

KET2

Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, NY

Samantha takes in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley. She visits Essie's Restaurant, Harney & Sons tea shop, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Barrett Art Center, Innisfree Garden and more.

KETKY

bookclub@ket

Horse of a Different Color

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss "Horse of a Different Color" by Jim Squires, the retired newspaper editor who bred 2001 Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos. A 2003 KET production.

KETKIDS

Nature Cat

Make Room for Daddy Longlegs/Outerspace Detectives

The Agents of the Great Outdoors must get to know a daddy longlegs to complete their mission. The crew must stop a monster from munching the moon.

Top

4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

KET

Between the Rock and the Commonwealth

This film examines the tale of Indian Head Rock, a 6-ton boulder that resided in the Ohio River near South Shore, Kentucky, hidden below the water's surface for 87 years. In 2007 a team of Portsmouth, Ohio historians located the rock and removed it from the river with hopes that its rediscovery would celebrate the history of the region. To their surprise many Kentuckians felt as though the rock belonged to them, thus beginning a nationally played-out battle between the two states. A 2017 production.

KET2

Inside Louisville

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Time Remembered

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

KETKIDS

Hero Elementary

Where's Fur Blur? / The Blob

The Sparks' Crew uses their five senses to track Fur Blur throughout the school. The crew investigates a giant, mysterious blob is that is invading the school and causing chaos.

Top

5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

KET2

Kentucky Health

Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare

Bethany Hodge, M.D., discusses the changes in pediatrics, addressing the new challenges of treating the health of children and adolescents. A 2025 KET production.

KETKY

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Chandler Christian, Annabelle Watts, John Lanham, and Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers perform. A 2015 Production.

KETKIDS

Cyberchase

Space Waste Odyssey, Part 1

Hacker has positioned giant patches of trash in Cyberspace to converge on Control Central!

Top

5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KET

A Chef's Life

R-E-S-P-E-C-T The Butterbean

Vivian chooses the beloved butterbean as the star of her new veggie burger at the Boiler Room.

KET2

Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, NY

Samantha takes in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley. She visits Essie's Restaurant, Harney & Sons tea shop, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Barrett Art Center, Innisfree Garden and more.

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

Kentucky Farm Studio; Hope Scarves; Bluegrass Youth Ballet; Broadbent B&B Hams

Visit Kentucky Farm Studio, Hope Scarves, Bluegrass Youth Ballet, and Broadbent B&B Hams. A 2018 Production.

KETKIDS

Let's Go Luna!

The Big Squeeze/Meet the Presses

Carmen volunteers to play the accordion for a friend's Circo performance. Andy gets help from a printmaker to make copies of his book.

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morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

KET

Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr

Ocean Sunset

Savor the peaceful ocean sunset as we focus on upper body stretches for the hands, wrists, shoulders and chest.

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.

KETKIDS

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Things That Go Bump/Sherlock Bones

Emily Elizabeth and Clifford host their first-ever backyard campout and help each other face their fears when they hear scary noises. Inspired by Emily Elizabeth's Sherlock Holmes book, the gang works together to solve the mystery of the missing community dog water bowl.

Top

6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

KET

Sit and Be Fit

Hip Mobility

Maintaining flexibility in the hips is an important strategy to ensure healthy aging.

KET2

NHK Newsline

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Cookie Monsters Magical Cart

Cookie Monster gets tired from pushing his cart, so Abby uses magic to make the cart move on its own. Grover tries to deliver boxes.

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An older couple with the logo and text for The Next Chapter and a Learn More buttonAn older couple with the logo and text for The Next Chapter and a Learn More button

7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

KET

Wild Kratts

Zig-Zagged

Chris and Martin get caught in the middle of a Zebra stampede, and when the dust clears, a lone baby Zebra is left behind. The Wild Kratts must find the young zebra's herd and return him to his mom.

KET2

Sit and Be Fit

Variety: The Spice of Life

Mary Ann combines a variety of exercises that improve function, including a one that uses the fingers and breath to control abdominal muscles.

KETKY

The Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton

The story of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, in the last year of his life. The documentary explores his home at the Abbey of Gethsemani, travels across America in the turbulent year of 1968, and finally to Asia for meetings with the Dalai Lama and other spiritual seekers. A 2015 production.

KETKIDS

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Fashion Fun/Welcome Pinka Bear

Jasmine, Lila, and Pinkalicious are inspired by fashion designs to create their own unique outfits, but Pinkalicious' design comes apart at the seams.

Top

7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

KET

Weather Hunters

Properly Prepared

As a hurricane approaches their town, the Hunter family makes sure they and their neighbors are prepared for extreme conditions.

KET2

Kentucky Health

Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare

Bethany Hodge, M.D., discusses the changes in pediatrics, addressing the new challenges of treating the health of children and adolescents. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Curious George

Curious George Sees Stars/Curious George Gets A Trophy

George is determined to count all the stars in the sky, but he just can't stay awake long enough to finish. As a reward for helping him wash dishes at the restaurant, Chef Pisghetti gives George an ice cream sculpture in the shape of Gnocchi the cat.

Top

8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

KET

Lyla in the Loop

3, 2, 1 Liftoff!/Sister Secrets

Lyla builds a spaceship with a new friend. Lyla learns her sisters can predict what others want by observation.

KET2

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

If You've Got It....

Re-creating a playful quilt; tricks for foundation piecing using stabilizer scraps; pin-matching.

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

Sesame Street

Elmo Visits the Library

Librarian Grover helps Nina and Elmo find the books they need while looking through the different sections of the library.

Top

8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

KET

Carl the Collector

The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection

Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship. Carl must find a way to make it through the night without his bottle cap collection.

KET2

America's Heartland

Farm Stay vacations give city children a chance to discover rural America; a special recipe for pasta; a Wisconsin dairy farm turns cow manure into an energy source.

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Tobsy Speaks

Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort old audio reels that belonged to Tobsy, the building's previous owner. Phoebe & Jay learn how to make food labels so that everyone can participate in the annual potluck.

Top

9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

KET

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.

KET2

Ask This Old House

Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth

Jenn installs an indoor garden. Tom explains the basics of a hole saw.

KETKY

Bywords

Lawrence Wetherby

Former Kentucky Governor Lawrence Wetherby discusses his time in office from 1950/1955. A 1981 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Cake Day Surprise/A Treeborhood Vacation!

The Wombats use a 3D printer to save Cake Day. The Wombats create a vacation for Buckley.

Top

9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

KET

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Fruit Picking Day/Daniel Is Big Enough to Help Dad

Prince Wednesday is upset because his big brother Prince Tuesday can pick the highest fruit off the tree branches, but he can't. Dad Tiger shows Daniel just the right tools he can use to help him build a playhouse.

KET2

Radical Restoration

A 1957 Chevy Belair is entered into the Motorama Car Show after its restoration.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Lifting Up Louisville with Tawana Bain

Tawana Bain isn't from Louisville, but she has spent her career lifting up Louisville in various ways. A 'multi-preneuer,' Bain is behind some of the most recognized ventures in Louisville focused on social impact. She founded T.Bain and Co. and the Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative, GEDDI. Bain discusses her ongoing commitment to social issues and her newest venture as CEO of American Clean Resources Group - a publicly traded company based in Colorado. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Flowerhood Photo Hunt/A Stuffie Tea Party

The Wombats celebrate Herbert's birthday. Time for a scavenger hunt in the Flowerhood!

Top

10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

KET

Work It Out Wombats!

Lost & Found Patrol/Survey Says

Mr. E sends out a survey on ping-pong balls to his customers. Super loses her glasses.

KET2

Rick Steves' Europe

Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra

Rick visits Europe's tiniest countries. Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church. The fairy-tale princedom of Monaco lures visitors with its fancy casino and glamorous views. San Marino, Italy's last independent hill town, still looks formidable, as does the castle-guarded principality of Liechtenstein. And tiny Andorra entertains shoppers and hikers alike.

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

Kentucky Farm Studio; Hope Scarves; Bluegrass Youth Ballet; Broadbent B&B Hams

Visit Kentucky Farm Studio, Hope Scarves, Bluegrass Youth Ballet, and Broadbent B&B Hams. A 2018 Production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Fruit Picking Day/Daniel Is Big Enough to Help Dad

Prince Wednesday is upset because his big brother Prince Tuesday can pick the highest fruit off the tree branches, but he can't. Dad Tiger shows Daniel just the right tools he can use to help him build a playhouse.

Top

10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

KET

Donkey Hodie

Groovy Guitar/Treasure Nest

Donkey's guitar goes missing just before the talent show. Duck Duck finally finds her family's treasure nest, but she is unable to open it.

KET2

Kentucky Life

Repurposing Railroads, Farmington Historic Home, A Shire of Our Own

Kentucky communities are looking to repurpose old railroad tracks in a variety of innovative and entertaining ways; Farmington Historic Home has over 200 years of history to tell; and did J.R.R. Tolkien find inspiration for the Shire in "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" from what he heard about Kentucky? A 2026 KET production.

KETKY

Downstream

Georgetown, KY: Elkhorn Creek, Bourbon Blending and Local Feeding

Weave through the streets of Georgetown to find some 'royal' liquid history and learn how one man quenched our thirsts in more ways than one. Featuring: Floating around on the Elkhorn Creek, bourbon blending, Local Feed cuisine, and paddling around with a country boy who can catch a fish. A 2018 Production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Prince Wednesday's Happy Birthday/Daniel's Happy Song

Daniel teaches his friends his happy song. Daniel heads to the castle for Prince Wednesday's birthday party and feels happy to be with friends.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

KET

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.

KET2

Weekends with Yankee

Made with Love in New England

Exploring Rockland, Maine, with chef Jordan Benissan; former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman; glass artist Josh Simpson; a couple make home products under the brand Dunes and Duchess.

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

Carl the Collector

A New Friend/Lotta The Copycat

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

Top

11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

KET

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson shows Xavier that when something isn't right, it takes courage to change it.

KET2

Journeys in Japan

Explore a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection

Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship. Carl must find a way to make it through the night without his bottle cap collection.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

KET

Elinor Wonders Why

Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day

The kids learn that warmer temperatures can melt their treats. The kids help Mr. Raccoon calm down using nature.

KET2

The Jazzy Vegetarian

Appetizing Appetizers

Recipes include easy lemony guacamole, zucchini-avocado "sushi" rolls, and flatbread mini-veggie pizzas.

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.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Duck Duck's Broken Bookcase/Greeble the Treeble

Duck Duck fixes her bookcase. Donkey welcomes Greeble the Treeble to Someplace Else.

Top

12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

KET

Rosie's Rules

Trouble in Chalk Town/Story Time Garden

Rosie and Javi make a chalk town in the circle drive, but things take a turn when others want to use the space too. Rosie wants to fix the community garden, but it turns out to be harder than she thought.

KET2

Lucky Chow

Italy: Chinese Italia

The deep, lived fusion between Chinese and Italian cultures, from Milan's Chinatown to Prato's working class dumpling shops and Florence's street food.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Groovy Guitar/Treasure Nest

Donkey's guitar goes missing just before the talent show. Duck Duck finally finds her family's treasure nest, but she is unable to open it.

Top

1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

KET

Molly of Denali

Happy Birthday, Qyah!

Molly and Tooey learn it's America's 250th birthday. But hasn't Qyah been around longer than that? Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is.

KET2

America's Test Kitchen

Corn Cakes and Chowder

Venezuelan cheese-filled corn cakes; fresh corn chowder; dish towels; the importance of a sharp knife.

KETKY

Kentucky Muse

Kentucky Chautauqua

Follow actors as they go through the audition and extensive preparation project to join the Kentucky Humanities Council's Kentucky Chautauqua program. The program includes performances portraying Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, Col. Harland Sanders, Lucy Bakewell Audubon, Mary Settles, and other characters from Kentucky history. A 2015 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Elinor Wonders Why

Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms

After some investigating, the kids figure out that smelling is good for lots of reasons. Elinor and Camilla Dromedary use leaves to make special charms and necklaces.

Top

1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

KET

Alma's Way

Song of the Summer/Leapin Lizards

Alma invites her friends to a Sonny Soto concert. Alma discovers that bearded dragons are not as scary as she thought.

KET2

Cook's Country

Italian-American Feast

Porchetta Abruzzese; quick-braised broccoli rabe with garlic and anchovies; pig farming in early North America; hardy greens.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Dance Party Island/Rosie the Mascot

Rosie makes a dance party island. Rosie becomes a mascot for Javi's soccer team.

Top

2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

KET

Odd Squad

16-and-a-Half Blocks/Follow the Leader

The Mobile Unit must bring a villain to The Big O's safe house. The Mobile Unit goes undercover as villains to try and stop The Shadow.

KET2

Kentucky Life

Repurposing Railroads, Farmington Historic Home, A Shire of Our Own

Kentucky communities are looking to repurpose old railroad tracks in a variety of innovative and entertaining ways; Farmington Historic Home has over 200 years of history to tell; and did J.R.R. Tolkien find inspiration for the Shire in "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" from what he heard about Kentucky? A 2026 KET production.

KETKY

Downstream

Georgetown, KY: Elkhorn Creek, Bourbon Blending and Local Feeding

Weave through the streets of Georgetown to find some 'royal' liquid history and learn how one man quenched our thirsts in more ways than one. Featuring: Floating around on the Elkhorn Creek, bourbon blending, Local Feed cuisine, and paddling around with a country boy who can catch a fish. A 2018 Production.

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Tobsy Speaks

Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort old audio reels that belonged to Tobsy, the building's previous owner. Phoebe & Jay learn how to make food labels so that everyone can participate in the annual potluck.

Top

2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

KET

Arthur

Arthur Makes Waves/It Came from Beyond

The community pool is closed for repairs, so Arthur and D.W. accept an invitation to James' pool. Then they discover that his older sister is Molly, leader of the Tough Customers-and an old nemesis of Arthur's. Grandma Thora takes in a stray dog named Killer who lives up to her name by bullying every person and animal in sight. Can Killer let her guard down long enough to make a few friends?

KET2

Weekends with Yankee

Made with Love in New England

Exploring Rockland, Maine, with chef Jordan Benissan; former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman; glass artist Josh Simpson; a couple make home products under the brand Dunes and Duchess.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Lifting Up Louisville with Tawana Bain

Tawana Bain isn't from Louisville, but she has spent her career lifting up Louisville in various ways. A 'multi-preneuer,' Bain is behind some of the most recognized ventures in Louisville focused on social impact. She founded T.Bain and Co. and the Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative, GEDDI. Bain discusses her ongoing commitment to social issues and her newest venture as CEO of American Clean Resources Group - a publicly traded company based in Colorado. A 2025 KET production.

KETKIDS

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am James Naismith/I Am Temple Grandin

Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game. Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

KET

A Chef's Life

Apples

Vivian visits an heirloom apple tree collector, Creighton Leigh, in North Carolina's Piedmont.

KET2

Journeys in Japan

Explore a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.

KETKY

Bywords

Lawrence Wetherby

Former Kentucky Governor Lawrence Wetherby discusses his time in office from 1950/1955. A 1981 KET production.

KETKIDS

Molly of Denali

Turn on the Northern Lights/Fiddlesticks

Molly makes it her mission to show Trini the Northern Lights. Molly realizes she wants to play the drum instead of the fiddle, but has to figure out how to tell her friend, Oscar, that she won't be taking lessons from him anymore.

Top

3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

KET

Ask This Old House

Ductless Humidifier; Planters

Learn about different types of screws. Richard travels to Park City, Utah to install a whole-house ductless humidifier. Changes to electric bill payment structures and Jenn installs a front entry planter.

KET2

Rick Steves' Europe

Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra

Rick visits Europe's tiniest countries. Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church. The fairy-tale princedom of Monaco lures visitors with its fancy casino and glamorous views. San Marino, Italy's last independent hill town, still looks formidable, as does the castle-guarded principality of Liechtenstein. And tiny Andorra entertains shoppers and hikers alike.

KETKY

Ride Through Ludlow Lagoon

Ludlow Lagoon was one of the Midwest's most exciting amusement parks around the turn of the 20th century. Discover the stories about the park through photographs, anecdotes, and newspaper headlines.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Alma's Movie Night; Papi the Hero

Andre avoids a spooky movie night. Alma, Eddie and Junior write a hero song for Papi.

Top

4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

KET

Walking with Dinosaurs

Band of Brothers

Follow a gang of armored dinosaurs battle to reach adulthood, pursued by ferocious raptors.

KET2

Ask This Old House

Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth

Jenn installs an indoor garden. Tom explains the basics of a hole saw.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

B-29 Superfortress Tour; Pink Boots Society; Artist Robert Morgan; Alice Houston

Explore the history of the B-29 Superfortress, the plane used to deliver the atomic bombs during World War II; Pink Boots Society comprises movers and shakers in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry; Lexington-based artist Robert Morgan creates moving assemblage sculptures out of discarded family items in this 2024 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated segment; and explore the life of Louisville native and business leader Alice Houston. A 2023 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Find Mom's Phone!/Clean Sweep

Lyla has to backtrack her hike at Moon Rock Cove to find her mom's missing phone.. The Loops kids divide up the kitchen cleaning chores.

Top

4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

KET2

Radical Restoration

A 1957 Chevy Belair is entered into the Motorama Car Show after its restoration.

KETKY

Kentucky Collectibles

Woodstock Poster; Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph; 18th Century Still Life

Expert appraisers examine treasures including an original Woodstock poster, a Thomas Hart Benton lithograph, and an 18th century still life passed down through a Kentucky family for more than 200 years. A 2012 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Voyage of the Melting Snow

Benny's toy penguin is swept away by melting snow, transforming a day of sledding into an urgent rescue mission.

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now

5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

KET

Walking with Dinosaurs

The Pack

A young Albertosaurus, a relative of T. rex, earns her place in a fierce hunting pack.

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America's Test Kitchen

Corn Cakes and Chowder

Venezuelan cheese-filled corn cakes; fresh corn chowder; dish towels; the importance of a sharp knife.

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Kentucky Muse

Kentucky Chautauqua

Follow actors as they go through the audition and extensive preparation project to join the Kentucky Humanities Council's Kentucky Chautauqua program. The program includes performances portraying Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, Col. Harland Sanders, Lucy Bakewell Audubon, Mary Settles, and other characters from Kentucky history. A 2015 KET Production.

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Odd Squad

A Town Called Trifle/I Am Oddius

During the town of Trifle's 100-year anniversary party, Ozzie and Onom must stop Tracey Trifler from covering it in trifle. Osric and Omni try to stop a Roman gladiator from causing ancient oddness.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

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Cook's Country

Italian-American Feast

Porchetta Abruzzese; quick-braised broccoli rabe with garlic and anchovies; pig farming in early North America; hardy greens.

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Wild Kratts

Fireflies

Donita Donata has been capturing all the fireflies to use in the making of a sparkly dress.

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BBC World News America

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Antiques Roadshow

Sands Point Preserve Hour 3

Picturesque appraisals include a 1911 Patek Philippe silver deck chronometer, a diamond and platinum convertible necklace and an 1864 Abraham Lincoln letter.

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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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Wild Kratts

Flight of the Draco

While on a mission to discover the secret of the Draco lizard's gliding abilities, Martin and Chris uncover an evil plot devised by villainous fashion designer, Donita Donata, who has been capturing these amazing creatures to make them part of her new Fall collection. It's the Wild Kratts team to the rescue using what they know about gliding and gravity!

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Edition

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Weather Hunters

Voyage of the Melting Snow

Benny's toy penguin is swept away by melting snow, transforming a day of sledding into an urgent rescue mission.

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PBS News Hour

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Rick Steves Experiencing Europe

Rick shares lessons from a lifetime of European travel, including tips on packing light, avoiding crowds, outsmarting scams and eluding pickpockets - all while maximizing the opportunities for cultural and culinary experiences.

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On the Ohio with John Ed Pearce

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and columnist John Ed Pearce cruises down the Ohio River, stopping frequently along the way to relate historical anecdotes and facts about the river, its people, and its towns. A 1987 KET production.

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Lyla in the Loop

Sanitation Situation/Stu Rides the Bus

Can Lyla and Stu save the day when the garbage truck breaks down? Lyla and Louisa accidently lose Stu on a city bus ride.

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7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT

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Arthur

1001 Dads/Prunella's Prediction

Buster says he's not coming to the Father's Day picnic because he has other plans, but Arthur worries that he's really sad about his parents' divorce and embarrassed to show up alone. Inspired by a fortune teller's prediction, Prunella confidently tells everyone that she'll be getting a pair of oh-so-fashionable flashpants for her birthday. When she gets a watch instead, she can't face the other kids.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Nature

Wildheart

The Scots pine tree, one of the world's longest living species, serves as a witness to a Highland landscape that has changed beyond recognition over the past 500 years.

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Masterpiece

Grantchester - Season 11, Episode One

Alphy's drive-in fundraiser turns deadly when sponsor Bert Mills is found murdered, and multiple suspects confess. As Alphy faces painful truths about his mother and faith, Geordie grows jaded, Cathy clashes with Mrs. C, and Leonard searches for purpose.

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Kentucky Life

B-29 Superfortress Tour; Pink Boots Society; Artist Robert Morgan; Alice Houston

Explore the history of the B-29 Superfortress, the plane used to deliver the atomic bombs during World War II; Pink Boots Society comprises movers and shakers in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry; Lexington-based artist Robert Morgan creates moving assemblage sculptures out of discarded family items in this 2024 Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award-nominated segment; and explore the life of Louisville native and business leader Alice Houston. A 2023 KET Production.

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Nature Cat

The Leaf Fairy/Midge Over Troubled Water

The gang searches for the Leaf Fairy. Nature Cat's waterskiing stunts are interrupted by a swarm of bugs.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT

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bookclub@ket

Horse of a Different Color

Host Bill Goodman and a panel of readers discuss "Horse of a Different Color" by Jim Squires, the retired newspaper editor who bred 2001 Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos. A 2003 KET production.

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Hero Elementary

With a Little Push/Track That Pack

The team uses a hands-on investigation to learn that pushing an object can start or stop its movement. By navigating the connecting bodies of water, Sparks' Crew works together to find AJ's backpack.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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Nova

Secrets of the Forest

Scientists gather data on how forests work and try to figure out how they can help tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.

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Masterpiece

Downton Abbey Season 2 - Part One

Two years into World War I, Downton Abbey is in turmoil, as Matthew and other young men go to war - or avoid it. The women also pitch in, and many couples see their romantic dreams dashed.

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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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Cyberchase

Space Waste Odyssey, Part 2

The CyberSquad must use their problem-solving skills when Hacker causes trouble with trash.

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Let's Go Luna!

Castells in the Air/Barcelona Birdy

Carmen needs to help her new friend Ramona win the Castell contest in Barcelona. Leo wants to help a small bird get back to her nest, but it's at the top of a big mountain.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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The Kimberley: Australia's Wild West

River of Life

Follow wallabies, koolamana lizards and crocodile hatchlings as they face the wild river's dangers and discover the true power of this waterway.

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Kentucky Edition

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Phoebe & Jay

Tobsy Speaks

Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort old audio reels that belonged to Tobsy, the building's previous owner. Phoebe & Jay learn how to make food labels so that everyone can participate in the annual potluck.

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Jubilee

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

Five-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, winner of IBMA's Vocal Group of the Year award for seven consecutive years, perform at the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park. A 2014 KET Production.

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am James Naismith/I Am Temple Grandin

Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game. Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben.

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BBC News

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Kentucky Edition

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Molly of Denali

Turn on the Northern Lights/Fiddlesticks

Molly makes it her mission to show Trini the Northern Lights. Molly realizes she wants to play the drum instead of the fiddle, but has to figure out how to tell her friend, Oscar, that she won't be taking lessons from him anymore.

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Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida

Samantha takes a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, tours Edison Ford Winter Estates, visits ECHO Global Farm, explores the artist community of Matlacha, visits J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Sanibel Community House.

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Run That by Me Again

Peach Bowl, 1976

Coach Fran Curci, players Rod Stewart and Derrick Ramsey, and others share memories of the 1976 Peach Bowl, which pitted Kentucky against North Carolina. A 1977 KET production.

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Alma's Way

Alma's Movie Night; Papi the Hero

Andre avoids a spooky movie night. Alma, Eddie and Junior write a hero song for Papi.

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Star Gazers

There's a Three Planet Alignment! June 2026

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

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Amanpour and Company

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Father Brown

The Folly of Jephthah

Flambeau seeks Father Brown's help to get rid of an unwanted rival.

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Kentucky Muse

Kentucky Chautauqua

Follow actors as they go through the audition and extensive preparation project to join the Kentucky Humanities Council's Kentucky Chautauqua program. The program includes performances portraying Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, Col. Harland Sanders, Lucy Bakewell Audubon, Mary Settles, and other characters from Kentucky history. A 2015 KET Production.

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Lyla in the Loop

Find Mom's Phone!/Clean Sweep

Lyla has to backtrack her hike at Moon Rock Cove to find her mom's missing phone.. The Loops kids divide up the kitchen cleaning chores.

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