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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, December 16
Ice Age Footprints
Season 49 • Episode 9
What prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might say about the Americas.
Tuesday, December 16
Hunt for the Oldest DNA
Season 51 • Episode 4
Scientists discover the oldest DNA ever found and reveal the genes of long-extinct creatures.
Wednesday, December 17
Ice Age Footprints
Season 49 • Episode 9
What prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might say about the Americas.
Wednesday, December 17
Hunt for the Oldest DNA
Season 51 • Episode 4
Scientists discover the oldest DNA ever found and reveal the genes of long-extinct creatures.
Wednesday, December 17
Ice Age Footprints
Season 49 • Episode 9
What prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might say about the Americas.
Wednesday, December 17
Hunt for the Oldest DNA
Season 51 • Episode 4
Scientists discover the oldest DNA ever found and reveal the genes of long-extinct creatures.
Wednesday, December 17
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Thursday, December 18
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Friday, December 19
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Monday, December 22
Documentaries focus on science, the natural world, history and research.
Tuesday, December 23
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Wednesday, December 24
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Wednesday, December 24
Documentaries focus on science, the natural world, history and research.
Wednesday, December 24
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Sunday, December 28
Polar Extremes
Season 47 • Episode 1
Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including ice sheets and warm polar forests.
Monday, December 29
Documentaries focus on science, the natural world, history and research.
Wednesday, December 31
Documentaries focus on science, the natural world, history and research.
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