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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.
Friday, April 26
Making North America: Life
Season 42 • Episode 19
The intertwined story of life and the landscape in North America.
Tuesday, April 30
Making North America: Life
Season 42 • Episode 19
The intertwined story of life and the landscape in North America.
Wednesday, May 1
Making North America: Life
Season 42 • Episode 19
The intertwined story of life and the landscape in North America.
Wednesday, May 1
Making North America: Human
Season 42 • Episode 20
Humans face challenges and uncover wealth hidden in North America's landscape.
Friday, May 3
Making North America: Human
Season 42 • Episode 20
Humans face challenges and uncover wealth hidden in North America's landscape.
Tuesday, May 7
Making North America: Human
Season 42 • Episode 20
Humans face challenges and uncover wealth hidden in North America's landscape.
Wednesday, May 8
Making North America: Human
Season 42 • Episode 20
Humans face challenges and uncover wealth hidden in North America's landscape.
Wednesday, May 8
Making North America: Human
Season 42 • Episode 20
Humans face challenges and uncover wealth hidden in North America's landscape.
Wednesday, May 8
Why Bridges Collapse
Season 46 • Episode 17
Collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy; bridge collapses in the U.S.; making bridges safer.
Matt Roush says...
For those who’d prefer to watch the historic solar eclipse from home, sparing any risk to their eyesight (beyond the usual), TV is there for you. Most of the major broadcast and news channels and many streaming platforms are planning extensive coverage, most beginning around 2 pm/ET. PBS’s Nova science franchise presents a livestream over YouTube with NASA scientists participating, and NASA has its own livestream on its website. Here’s a helpful rundown of how and where to experience this special event.