Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels solve family mysteries through DNA detective work. Tuesday at 8pm.
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Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Narrated by Paul Giamatti. Wednesday at 8pm.
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Archaeologists investigate the dramatic origins of democracy in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago. Wednesday at 9pm.
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A stunning global series that shows how sharing space with wildlife benefits people. Wednesday at 10pm.
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Eliza second-guesses herself. Pete and Wayne try to put their personal grievances aside. Thursday at 9pm.
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A supernatural killing puzzles Astrid in a case where all is not as it seems. Thursday at 10pm.
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State Circle (Friday, April 17, 2026)
As the 2026 Legislative Session winds down, Governor Wes Moore discusses budget issues, housing and immigration.
Maryland Public TV
Your Health: Donate Life
April is "Donate Life Month." MPT's Jeff Salkin talks to Larissa Dichard, LCSW-C, University of Maryland Medical Center about "Donate Life" and the need for more organ donors.
Direct Connection (Monday, April 20, 2026)
Disinformation flooding social media, plus, learn about donate life and become an organ donor.
Public Media Giving Days: May 1-2
Celebrate Public Media Giving Days on May 1-2 with MPT. Donate now to support your favorite programs.
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Call the Midwife: Episode 6
Dr. Turner receives shocking news that will affect the future of the maternity house.
The Forsytes: Episode 6
Soames commissions a country house as Jo decides his future. Meanwhile, Ann reveals a dark secret.
The Count of Monte Cristo: Episode 6: Providence
In Paris high society, Edmond manipulates his enemies while hiding his identity from Mercedes.
Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories
Discover how the Chesapeake Bay's rivers connect, sustain, and inspire.
Ora et Labora
Catholic monks in Spencer, Massachusetts open up a brewery producing "Trappist-certified" beer.
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[Emmy Nominated] - Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
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