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Sunday, September 20

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

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Finding Your Roots

Rags to Riches

Mapping the roots of actress Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller.

KETKY

Comment on Kentucky

September 18, 2026

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

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

How to Hamster/A Bad Case of the Beeps

It is Luke's turn with the hamsters and he's planning the best weekend ever. The Loops embark on a journey to figure out why Stu is mysteriously beeping.

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12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

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WoodSongs

US Navy Band Great Lakes Jazz Combo

The US Navy Band Great Lakes Jazz Combo plays a variety of music.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

What Happens After You Leave the ICU

ICU Recovery Specialist Ashley Montgomery-Yates, M.D., discusses post-ICU care. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Arthur

Follow the Bouncing Ball/Buster Baxter and the Letter from the Sea

Alberto Molina's beloved soccer ball signed by Ecuadorian soccer star El Boomerang is lost! While on vacation with the Read family, Buster discovers a message in a bottle on the shore.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

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Doc Martin

Faith

Morwenna's missionary parents pay her a surprise visit and are taken aback by her relationship with Al. As Louisa starts her new counseling course, Penhale investigates a break-in at the school.

KETKY

Exile: 60 Years of Music

Explore the history of Exile, one of America's longest-running bands, from their rock 'n' roll roots in Richmond, Kentucky, to their 1978 pop hit "Kiss You All Over" that topped the Billboard charts to their reinvention as a hit-making country band - this documentary chronicles Exile's story, more than six decades in the making. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Best Seats in the House/Agent Obfusco

Olive and Otto battle Oren and Olaf for the best chairs while Ms. O and Oscar run a top-secret mission. Olive and Otto become concerned when they find out their test is being administered by Agent Obfusco.

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

KET

Comment on Kentucky

September 18, 2026

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

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Blue Heron

The Wild Kratts explore the abilities of the Blue heron, one of the largest birds in North America.

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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Comment on Kentucky

September 18, 2026

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

KETKY

Kentucky to the World

Finis "KY" White

Sound engineer and Kentucky native, Finis 'KY' White, managed to turn homelessness and hopelessness into a multi-platinum career mixing and engineering records for artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and more. Sean Cannon speaks with White to learn how this entrepreneur rose to the top of the hip-hop world. Known as "the engineer from Kentucky," White is the owner of Bass Recording Studios in Atlanta and inspires young entrepreneurs with his motto, #HardWorkPaysOff. A 2020 Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Choose Your Swordfish

Martin and Chris head out on a mission to explore the mysterious world of billfish.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

KET

Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement

Witness five rising choreographers creating world premieres for the Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works.

KET2

Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose Costa Rica: Quest For Pura Vida

Bangs attempts to uncover the secret to Costa Rica's success in preserving its unique biodiversity.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

The Weathercast

Lily, Corky and Benny attempt to film their own weather broadcast, but need Great Grandpa Wallace's tools to create their weathercast.

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3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

KETKY

Stars of Tomorrow Opera Gala

2023

Students from the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre perform selections from "Carmen," "La Traviata," "Die Fledermaus," "Aida" and more at the historic Lexington Opera House under the direction of internationally known impresario conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey, director and executive producer of the UK Opera Theatre, accompanied by the UK Symphony Orchestra and Maestro John Nardolillo. A 2023 KET production.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

An Anniversary Tradition/Chiles en Nogada Day

Rosie, Crystal and Iggy try to recreate Mom and Pap's beach anniversary tradition at home. Rosie plays detective to try to find the recipe for Papa's Chiles en Nogada.

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3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

KET2

Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation

Learn how to discern fact from fiction in news reports and identify fake news and partisan content.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Rosie Goes to the Rodeo/The Tamales Contest

Rosie enters the cowgirl contest at the rodeo and learns what it means to be a true cowgirl. Papa and Ta have a contest to see who makes the best tamales in the family.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

KET

From the Cowboy's Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin

Explore the musical journey of Appalachian musician Rob McNurlin, featuring interviews, live performances and a collection of archival media to trace his evolution as an artist.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

To Break or Not to Break / The New Mr. Octy

Does Alma's friend Beto really want to break his pinata? Alma regrets giving away an old toy.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

KET2

Roadtrip Nation: Paths Across Prince George's County

Right Here, Right Now

The roadtrippers explore the growing career opportunities across Prince George's County.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Coqui Quest; Chalk the Block

Alma and her friends play a game, hoping they might find a coqui frog that only lives in Puerto Rico. Alma helps Andre complete a chalk masterpiece.

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5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

KET

MotorWeek

2027 Ram 1500 Trx Srt

KET2

Finding Your Roots

Rags to Riches

Mapping the roots of actress Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller.

KETKY

Great Conversations

Stephen Bright & James Forman, Jr.

Lawyer and author Stephen Bright, visiting lecturer at Yale University and former director of the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta, discusses his book "The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts" with James Forman Jr., professor of law at Yale University and author of "Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America". The program is recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum.

KETKIDS

Cyberchase

The Domino Dilemma

A quiet day at Jackie's house is ruined by a noisy snowblower. Loud music in Botsberg disrupts two cyberkids' dream of setting a new domino record.

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KET

Vegesaurs

Apple Tales

Ginger's Appleflyus sting needs a cure from its tail! Wasabi's tooth problem is solved by accident.

KETKIDS

Ready Jet Go!

A Visit from Uncle Zucchini/Mindy's Weather Report

Celery's brother, Zucchini, and his pet, Moonbeam, decide to visit the Propulsions, but get lost along the way. Mindy and Sunspot learn of a huge storm system on Saturn but the other kids mistakenly assume the storm is local - mayhem ensues!

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5:45 am ET 4:45 am CT

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Mia & Codie

The Right Code for the Job

Codie uses a macro block to make folds to his paper airplane; Codie uses a macro block to scoop every ice cream flavor; on Valentine's Day, Codie helps Otis deliver mail using a macro block to manage many steps.

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morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

KET

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Death of a Goldfish

Mister Rogers talks with children about his own personal experiences with death, in particular the deaths of a fish and a dog that he had as a boy.

KET2

Workplace Essential Skills

Number Sense

A variety of workplace uses for mathematics; developing number sense.

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Louisville Youth Orchestra, visit Cambellsville Cherry Furniture, Bluegrass Soy Sauce, and Thieneman's Herbs & Perennials. A 2011 Production.

KETKIDS

Clifford the Big Red Dog

The Dog Who Cried Bark!/Fort Box

Hudson keeps a lookout on the lifeguard stand when the gang helps prepare the beach for an oncoming storm. The dogs decide to take a turn playing in an epic fort made by their two-legged friends.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

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Arthur

Buenas Noches, Vicita/Prunella Packs It In

Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book, a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon jungle. Even though she's still in elementary school, Prunella has become obsessed with thoughts of college and piles on extracurricular activities to make herself more appealing to the good schools.

KET2

Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr

Sunflowers at Dusk

Reconnect with your abdominal muscles with easy to follow exercises using a chair for support.

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

All Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time

In the 1970s, "old age" began to get a new image. Research and greater understanding of exercise and diet led to the realization that old age could be a time of vigorous activity. But how do you tell a society obsessed with youth about the value of having old people around? Actors Theatre of Louisville created a program to help old people spread the word about their worth.

KETKIDS

Dinosaur Train

Have You Heard About the Herd?/Jess Hesperornis

Tiny and Buddy are psyched to go to the Cretaceous Picnic Grounds where they meet Ernie Einiosaurus, who shows them how he lives in a large herd! The Pteranodons venture to the Big Pond to find out if dinosaurs can live in the water. Their quandaries are quenched when they meet Jess Hesperornis, who turns out to be not only a water dwelling dino, but a bird as well!

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7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

KET

Wild Kratts

Elephant in the Room

The brothers come across a lone baby elephant and bring him back to the Tortuga HQ for safety until they can find his mom.

KET2

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Waist Slenderizing

This all-standing waist slenderizing workout strengthens every muscle around your core.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Armadillos in the Bluegrass, Iron Horse Capitol of Kentucky, Liberty Hall, Clack Mountain Clay

Learn why Kentucky is seeing an increase in armadillos; Lexington became a pivotal crossroads during westward expansion with the invention of the steam locomotive; Chip visits Liberty Hall in Frankfort, the historic home that belonged to U.S. Senator John Brown; Quinn Maher harvests clay from Clack Mountain in Rowan County and demonstrates his creative process. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Spoon Sounds/Robotta the Artiste

Pinkalicious sets out to collect all the spoons in Pinkville to create a giant wind chime! Pinkalicious needs help to create one hundred line drawings.

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

KET

Weather Hunters

The Little Weatherproof Library

Wanting to share her book collection with others, Lily enlists her family to create a weatherproof library.

KET2

Fit 2 Stitch

Guest Matt Porter, Fashion Educator at UNT

Matt Porter introduces the basic types and construction of pockets that are practical and can add detail to a garment.

KETKY

Kentucky Afield

Fall Hunting Question & Answer Show

Chad Miles and experts answer questions about fall hunting. A 2026 production.

KETKIDS

Peg + Cat

The Pentagirls Problem/The Tree Problem of National Importance

The Pentagirls get to record with the famous Worm. But this big break starts to break up the band! Peg and Cat must save the nation from humiliation when the Vice President is stuck atop a monument that's 170 feet or meters tall.

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

KET

Lyla in the Loop

Lemonade Champs/Double Dutch Dilemma

Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. Lyla and Everett learn Double Dutch to become part of the neighborhood crew.

KET2

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Tulips & Twirls

Making a charming table runner using pre-cut 5-inch squares to create pinwheels and blossoms; tips for making your quilt top patio-ready.

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.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

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Carl the Collector

Rhythm Blues/Giving Up the Ship

Lotta experiences music in her own way. Sheldon doesn't want to play pirates anymore.

KET2

Climate California

Reclamation

Follow trailblazers as they help us reimagine our future - from science fiction to dam removal and beyond.

KETKY

Comment on Kentucky

September 18, 2026

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

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Lost and Found/Comic Tragedy

Phoebe and Jay use a checklist on Community Cleanup Day to help guide them through their list of tasks. Jay creates his first-ever comic book and learns the importance of page order.

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

KET

Sesame Street

Abby Helps Cinderella

Cinderella needs to tell time for the ball, but her clock is broken, so Nina, Abby and Rudy wonder what tool they can use to fix it.

KET2

The American Woodshop

Turned Clock Spinning Time

Two clocks are made with a wood lathe; the basics behind face plate turning; how different chisels are used to master turning bowls; three different uses for turned objects.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

What Happens After You Leave the ICU

ICU Recovery Specialist Ashley Montgomery-Yates, M.D., discusses post-ICU care. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Bex & Sammy's New Groove/Sticker Monster Dance Game

Bex and Sammy are excited for their sleepover at Yolanda's house. Zadie makes everyone mad when she invents a new dancing game but won't let anyone else be in charge.

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

KET

Work It Out Wombats!

The Great Splendito/The Bike Wash

The search for Mr. Splendito tickets is on. The Wombats power-clean a bunch of bikes.

KET2

Woodsmith Shop

Atomic Bar

A bar made from plywood with a solid wood top; featuring sweeping curves and a lattice panel shaped with a router and template.

KETKY

Exile: 60 Years of Music

Explore the history of Exile, one of America's longest-running bands, from their rock 'n' roll roots in Richmond, Kentucky, to their 1978 pop hit "Kiss You All Over" that topped the Billboard charts to their reinvention as a hit-making country band - this documentary chronicles Exile's story, more than six decades in the making. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Sammy's Primmo/Sammy Makes a Day

Sammy and Benito find a way to communicate. Sammy makes plans for his mom's visit.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

KET

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel's New Friend/Same and Different

Daniel and Miss Elaina meet Prince Wednesday's cousin Chrissie during a playdate at the castle. While Daniel is playing dress up with his friends at school, he feels different when he realizes that not everyone has a tail like him.

KET2

Rick Steves' Europe

Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains, and Bergen

For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, Rick sails under towering fjord cliffs, hikes on powerful glaciers, and finds surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Then he delves into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoys the salty hospitality of Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

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

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

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

KET

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

KET2

Epic Trails

Azores Archipelago

Stella Blashock lands in the Azores archipelago to explore the magnificent vistas.

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

The Louisville Youth Orchestra, visit Cambellsville Cherry Furniture, Bluegrass Soy Sauce, and Thieneman's Herbs & Perennials. A 2011 Production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel and O Make Deliveries/Jodi Makes a Boat with Max

Daniel and O play post office. Jodi uses things in nature to make a homemade boat.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

KET

Washington Week with The Atlantic

KET2

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Girona, Catalonia

Mickela enjoys dancing, music, and the building of the Castells during the St. John Festival.

KETKY

Kentucky to the World

Finis "KY" White

Sound engineer and Kentucky native, Finis 'KY' White, managed to turn homelessness and hopelessness into a multi-platinum career mixing and engineering records for artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and more. Sean Cannon speaks with White to learn how this entrepreneur rose to the top of the hip-hop world. Known as "the engineer from Kentucky," White is the owner of Bass Recording Studios in Atlanta and inspires young entrepreneurs with his motto, #HardWorkPaysOff. A 2020 Production.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

The Fake Mustache Collection/The Lint Dinosaur Collection

Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister, Arugula. Carl gets upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

KET

The Chavis Chronicles

Danita Johnson & Todd McDonald

Danita Johnson, president of Business Operations for D.C. United, and Liberty Bank CEO Todd McDonald talk about empowerment and community.

KET2

Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out

Canada - Coast to Coast - A 20th Anniversary Celebration

Canada's natural wonders; Canada First Nations people honor the past and embrace the future.

KETKIDS

Curious George

Monkey Underground/Cat Mother

Professor Wiseman entrusts George with Lucky, a tiny kitten too young to take care of herself. When George stumbles across a gopher hole in the field near the country house, he suddenly finds himself inside a secret world of underground tunnels.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

KET

Inside Louisville

Inside Louisville's Bourbon & Beyond

Going into its eighth season in Louisville, Bourbon & Beyond is billed as the world's largest bourbon, food and music festival. This year's lineup is its largest yet, featuring more than 100 artists across five stages. Go behind the scenes with Chamie McCurry, general manager of Danny Wimmer Presents, the festival's producer. A 2026 KET production.

KET2

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Cowboy Cooking: Cowboy Beans, Cracklin' Fried Corn, Marinated Pork Chops and Dutch Oven Bread

Pork Chops in a flavorful 6-hour marinade, with Cracklin' Fried Corn and Cowboy Beans on the side. Learn how to make easy Dutch Oven Bread and listen to soothing cowboy music.

KETKY

Stars of Tomorrow Opera Gala

2023

Students from the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre perform selections from "Carmen," "La Traviata," "Die Fledermaus," "Aida" and more at the historic Lexington Opera House under the direction of internationally known impresario conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey, director and executive producer of the UK Opera Theatre, accompanied by the UK Symphony Orchestra and Maestro John Nardolillo. A 2023 KET production.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

The Yodel Birds Are Coming; A Lot of Hot

The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first. Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

KET

Live From the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove

Bruce Springsteen

Singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen discusses his seminal albums "Born to Run," "Born in the U.S.A." and "The Rising."

KET2

Cook's Country

KETKIDS

Milo

Milo the Fisherman

Milo and his pals try their hand at fishing to help Chef Pierre catch some fish for dinner.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

KET

Comment on Kentucky

September 18, 2026

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

KET2

In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs

Jody Adams and Joachim Splichal

The chefs prepare carta musica, a flat bread with a tossed salad and a mushroom potato lasagna.

KETKIDS

Elinor Wonders Why

Zig Zag Plant; Butterfly Drinks

A mystery is afoot at Elinor's school when one of the class plants grows in an unusual shape. Elinor dresses up as a butterfly for Insect Day at school, but she can't drink anything when her hands are busy being the wings!

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

KET

Kentucky Health

Shoulder Injury Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Shoulder specialist Caleb Davis, M.D., discusses shoulder injury prevention, treatment and recovery. A 2026 KET production.

KET2

Pati's Mexican Table

Time Stops at the Valley of the Ducks

Coahuila style barbacoa on pita bread; yogurt and cucumber salad with herbs; red salsa from the Jacalito; agave empanadas with pecans and pine nuts.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

Rosie Goes to the Rodeo/The Tamales Contest

Rosie enters the cowgirl contest at the rodeo and learns what it means to be a true cowgirl. Papa and Ta have a contest to see who makes the best tamales in the family.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

KET

VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos

Threads in the American Tapestry

Explore how Latino DNA has been pivotal to the identity of the U.S.

KET2

Last of the Summer Wine

Aladdin Gets on Your Wick

Foggy is inspired by the sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water, but where can he find a bit of wood big enough for the three to stand on?

KETKY

Exile: 60 Years of Music

Explore the history of Exile, one of America's longest-running bands, from their rock 'n' roll roots in Richmond, Kentucky, to their 1978 pop hit "Kiss You All Over" that topped the Billboard charts to their reinvention as a hit-making country band - this documentary chronicles Exile's story, more than six decades in the making. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Super Why!

Landon's Circus Adventure

The Super Readers meet a nervous kid acrobat performing in the circus for the first time.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

KET2

Keeping Up Appearances

Iron Age Remains

Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside. Rose is behaving outrageously.

KETKIDS

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Roberto Clemente/I Am Kristi Yamaguchi

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.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

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La Frontera with Pati Jinich

Ancient Seeds & Desert Ghosts

Pati travels along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border hunting for an ancient chili, visiting a ghost town and dropping water for migrants.

KET2

As Time Goes By

The House Next Door

Lionel, Jean, Judy and Sandy are concerned when they hear noises from the empty house next door.

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

All Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time

In the 1970s, "old age" began to get a new image. Research and greater understanding of exercise and diet led to the realization that old age could be a time of vigorous activity. But how do you tell a society obsessed with youth about the value of having old people around? Actors Theatre of Louisville created a program to help old people spread the word about their worth.

KETKIDS

Molly of Denali

Mystery in the Night Sky/Lights, Camera, Patak!

Grandpa Nat joins the kids on a night watch to determine what the mysterious light is in the sky. Molly and Tooey help Mr. Patak record a carving demonstration.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

KET2

Still Open All Hours

Granville is selling 'lucky' toy sloths, the Black Widow learns to drive, and Kath organizes a Bring & Buy starring Eric's clothes. Ruby finally gets to meet Willis.

KETKY

Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen

Fried Pork Chop Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Dip in Tater Tot Cups and Oatmeal Cookies

A night of indulgences! Fry up a pork chop for a loaded sandwich topped with homemade coleslaw, pickles, BBQ sauce and beets! Press together tater tots to make crispy cups and stuff with cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip. End the night with Tim's favorite, Oatmeal Cookies.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Justice Sonia and Judge Alma/Justice Sonia and Umpire Alma

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

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

KET

Kentucky Life

Armadillos in the Bluegrass, Iron Horse Capitol of Kentucky, Liberty Hall, Clack Mountain Clay

Learn why Kentucky is seeing an increase in armadillos; Lexington became a pivotal crossroads during westward expansion with the invention of the steam locomotive; Chip visits Liberty Hall in Frankfort, the historic home that belonged to U.S. Senator John Brown; Quinn Maher harvests clay from Clack Mountain in Rowan County and demonstrates his creative process. A 2026 KET production.

KET2

Doc Martin

Faith

Morwenna's missionary parents pay her a surprise visit and are taken aback by her relationship with Al. As Louisa starts her new counseling course, Penhale investigates a break-in at the school.

KETKY

Great Conversations

Stephen Bright & James Forman, Jr.

Lawyer and author Stephen Bright, visiting lecturer at Yale University and former director of the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta, discusses his book "The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts" with James Forman Jr., professor of law at Yale University and author of "Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America". The program is recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Da Get Pep Band!/Lyla's Snackateria

Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music. Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

KET

Kentucky Afield

Fall Hunting Question & Answer Show

Chad Miles and experts answer questions about fall hunting. A 2026 production.

KETKIDS

Arthur

The Boy Who Cried Comet/Arthur and Los Vecinos

Buster uses Muffy's new telescope to try to prove that the UFOs he's been seeing are real but discovers something even more frightening: a comet headed straight for Earth! When a Latino family moves in next door, Arthur makes a new friend and learns about a different culture-including a Spanish version of Bionic Bunny named Conejitos Mechanicos.

Top

5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

KET2

Compass Points from PBS News

KETKY

Comment on Kentucky

September 18, 2026

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

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Life of O'Brian/Whatever Happened to Agent Oz?

A miffed O'Brian won't let Olive access the tubes. Olive tells Otto the story of what happened to Octavia's partner, Agent Oz.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

KET

Ask This Old House

Picnic Table; Insurance Policies

Outdoor movie night tech setup; basics of homeowners' insurance policy; how to build a picnic table.

KET2

Live From the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove

Bruce Springsteen

Singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen discusses his seminal albums "Born to Run," "Born in the U.S.A." and "The Rising."

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Shoulder Injury Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Shoulder specialist Caleb Davis, M.D., discusses shoulder injury prevention, treatment and recovery. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Blowfish Blowout

When the miniaturized Kratt Brothers get swept up in a current of plankton and head to the most populated and diverse habitat on Earth - the coral reef.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

KET

Last of the Summer Wine

Aladdin Gets on Your Wick

Foggy is inspired by the sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water, but where can he find a bit of wood big enough for the three to stand on?

KET2

Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Work

Learn about the future of energy and work.

KETKY

Exile: 60 Years of Music

Explore the history of Exile, one of America's longest-running bands, from their rock 'n' roll roots in Richmond, Kentucky, to their 1978 pop hit "Kiss You All Over" that topped the Billboard charts to their reinvention as a hit-making country band - this documentary chronicles Exile's story, more than six decades in the making. This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Tortuga Tune Up

Martin and Chris explore the world of the sea turtles to get inspiration for the Tortuga design.

Top

6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

KET

Keeping Up Appearances

Iron Age Remains

Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside. Rose is behaving outrageously.

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Weather Hunters

Weather Icons

The kids help Al put on a one-of-a-kind weather presentation when the power goes out.

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7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT

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Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Royal Duty

Anthony Blunt's secret mission linking Queen Elizabeth's family with the Nazis; the tumultuous history of the Scottish Crown Jewels; Diana's ascent to fashion icon status; Princess Kate's first international speech and hibiscus Alexander McQueen gown at Istana Negara in Malaysia.

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Nova

The Battle to Breathe

Follow the decades-long scientific quest that led to a breakthrough prescription for cystic fibrosis - a combination of three drugs called Trikafta.

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Kentucky to the World

Finis "KY" White

Sound engineer and Kentucky native, Finis 'KY' White, managed to turn homelessness and hopelessness into a multi-platinum career mixing and engineering records for artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and more. Sean Cannon speaks with White to learn how this entrepreneur rose to the top of the hip-hop world. Known as "the engineer from Kentucky," White is the owner of Bass Recording Studios in Atlanta and inspires young entrepreneurs with his motto, #HardWorkPaysOff. A 2020 Production.

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Rosie's Rules

An Anniversary Tradition/Chiles en Nogada Day

Rosie, Crystal and Iggy try to recreate Mom and Pap's beach anniversary tradition at home. Rosie plays detective to try to find the recipe for Papa's Chiles en Nogada.

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Rosie's Rules

Rosie Goes to the Rodeo/The Tamales Contest

Rosie enters the cowgirl contest at the rodeo and learns what it means to be a true cowgirl. Papa and Ta have a contest to see who makes the best tamales in the family.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Masterpiece

The Marlow Murder Club - Season 3, Episode Three: Murder in the Dark, Part One

When a man is killed during her university reunion, Becks finds herself landing on the wrong side of a murder investigation.

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Great Migrations: A People on the Move

Exodus

Explore the first wave of the Great Migration (1910-1940) when more than one million Black Americans fled the Jim Crow South for the promised lands of the North.

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Stars of Tomorrow Opera Gala

2023

Students from the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre perform selections from "Carmen," "La Traviata," "Die Fledermaus," "Aida" and more at the historic Lexington Opera House under the direction of internationally known impresario conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey, director and executive producer of the UK Opera Theatre, accompanied by the UK Symphony Orchestra and Maestro John Nardolillo. A 2023 KET production.

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Alma's Way

To Break or Not to Break / The New Mr. Octy

Does Alma's friend Beto really want to break his pinata? Alma regrets giving away an old toy.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT

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Alma's Way

Coqui Quest; Chalk the Block

Alma and her friends play a game, hoping they might find a coqui frog that only lives in Puerto Rico. Alma helps Andre complete a chalk masterpiece.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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Masterpiece

Marble Hall Murders - Season 1, Episode Three

As Eliot's health rapidly deteriorates, he lashes out and accuses his own family of murder. Meanwhile, within the novel, Atticus Pund closes in on his prime suspect.

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Great Migrations: A People on the Move

Streets Paved with Gold

The second wave of the Great Migration - 1940-1970, when Northern and Western Black communities matured through migration and transformed the cultural and political power of Black America.

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Cyberchase

Clean-Up on Isle 8

Inez grapples with passing her beloved stuffed animal to her younger brother, Leon. Delete sets off on his own and starts a new job on Isle 8.

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9:30 pm ET 8:30 pm CT

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Ready Jet Go!

What's Up with Saturn's Rings?/Sunspot's Night Out

Celery takes Jet, Sydney, and Sean on a trip to explore Saturn's rings to learn what they're made of. The gang uses the North Star to navigate when Sunspot goes missing.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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Trespasses

Season 1, Episode One

Cushla and Michael begin a secret, passionate relationship that changes everything.

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The Future of Nature

Oceans

See how oceans, and the organisms within them, help to draw down carbon at scale.

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Great Conversations

Stephen Bright & James Forman, Jr.

Lawyer and author Stephen Bright, visiting lecturer at Yale University and former director of the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta, discusses his book "The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts" with James Forman Jr., professor of law at Yale University and author of "Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America". The program is recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum.

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Super Why!

Landon's Circus Adventure

The Super Readers meet a nervous kid acrobat performing in the circus for the first time.

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Roberto Clemente/I Am Kristi Yamaguchi

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.

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Velvet

Season 3, Episode One: The Man of the Year

Alberto and Ana enjoy their love openly, but a surprise at an award ceremony could change everything. Mateo hides Barbara from Clara. For Patricia, it's time to choose a side.

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History Detectives

Manhattan Project/Galleon Shipwreck/Creole Poems

An invention that may have been used in the atomic bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax with strange markings; and a French manuscript kept by an American family for 160 years.

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Bluegrass and Backroads

The Louisville Youth Orchestra, visit Cambellsville Cherry Furniture, Bluegrass Soy Sauce, and Thieneman's Herbs & Perennials. A 2011 Production.

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Molly of Denali

Mystery in the Night Sky/Lights, Camera, Patak!

Grandpa Nat joins the kids on a night watch to determine what the mysterious light is in the sky. Molly and Tooey help Mr. Patak record a carving demonstration.

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Time Capsule

All Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time

In the 1970s, "old age" began to get a new image. Research and greater understanding of exercise and diet led to the realization that old age could be a time of vigorous activity. But how do you tell a society obsessed with youth about the value of having old people around? Actors Theatre of Louisville created a program to help old people spread the word about their worth.

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Alma's Way

Justice Sonia and Judge Alma/Justice Sonia and Umpire Alma

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

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The Lawrence Welk Show

Occupations

Songs include "We'll Make It to the Moon," "Sixteen Tons" and a Dixieland version of "Muskrat Ramble."

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Conversations with Champions

David Grissom

Billy's guest is David Grissom, chairman of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees. He talks about restoring the university's image after a series of scandals both in athletics and academics. A 2018 KET Production.

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Lyla in the Loop

Da Get Pep Band!/Lyla's Snackateria

Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music. Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.

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