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Friday, October 2

early

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT

KET

Amanpour and Company

Episode 1

KET2

Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon

Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs takes in one of the most dazzling festivals on earth, Chinese New Year. Then, he wanders beneath the skyscrapers of Central District, meanders down the alleys of Western District and ferries across the harbor to Kowloon. Later, he sails the "dragon-infested" waters to the Geopark, an ecological preserve, before making his way to Lantau Island, and finally north, to the villages of the New Territories.

KETKY

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Economy

"Fast Food Women" is a film about women who are part of the nation's working poor. "Blue Grass/Black Market?" shows the underground economy of marijuana cultivation.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

The Artist Formerly Known as Liana/Jamaica Day

Liana accidentally submits art that Stu made and feels guilty taking the credit for his work. Lyla and Luke perform an "Anansi" folktale puppet show.

Top

12:30 am ET 11:30 pm CT

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Corky's Weird Desert Mystery

The Hunters head to the desert to investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that seemingly move on their own.

Top

1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT

KET

Big Cats 24/7

Episode 5

The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta. Lioness Matho must protect her cubs alone, while leopard mum, Xudum, reveals her newborns with danger looming nearby.

KET2

Masterpiece

The Marlow Murder Club - Season 3, Episode Four: Murder in the Dark, Part Two

While Judith and Suzie track down the murderer, tensions reach a boiling point in the house.

KETKY

Kentucky Afield

Deer Hunt, Growing Muskies, Rabbit Hunt

First-time hunters use crossbows in pursuit of deer, learn how fisheries biologists raise the next generation of muskies and Chad and his beagles head out on a rabbit hunt. A 2026 production.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Welcome to Odd Squad

Little O is asked to record a new training video for kids interested in becoming Odd Squad agents, but a Sandbeast is causing oddness all over town making things difficult.

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT

KETKY

Bluegrass and Backroads

Visit the Lexington History Museum, Jennifer Zingg's art, Trooper Island Camp, and Bill Dohns Mint Farm. A 2011 Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Mystery of the Flamingo's Pink

When Aviva makes a Flamingo Creature Power Suit, the color doesn't work. The suits are completely white, and the gang can't figure out why. The gang is on a quest to solve the mystery of the Flamingo's Pink.

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT

KET

Nova

Stone Age Masterpiece

Scientists study the decorated cave Chauvet, hidden in the gorges of Southern France, searching for clues about why people arrived there and what motivated them to cover its walls with drawings.

KET2

Masterpiece

Flesh and Blood - Season 1, Episode Two

Vivien and Mark grow closer as Helen, Jake and Natalie get progressively unhinged. Mary does some investigating.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Bison

Maggie and Lindsey visit Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison to learn about the history of bison and the benefits of its meat. Later, they fire up the grill for bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs, served with tzatziki sauce. They also make a bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Box Turtled In!

The gang embarks on a box turtle-style mission to get back to the Miniaturizer and restore the Tortuga back to normal size.

Top

2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT

KETKY

Downstream

Waste Not, Want Not: Louisville Creeks, Forks, Beers and History

Our visit to Louisville features a unique story on what happens when liquids go down the drain. We paddle on the Beargrass Creek as well as the Floyd's Fork, along the way stopping to learn about Prohibition in Kentucky at the Frazier Museum and of course trying a beer or two at Against the Grain and Apocalypse Brew Works. A 2017 Production.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

Corky's Weird Desert Mystery

The Hunters head to the desert to investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that seemingly move on their own.

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Blue background with illustration and text about KET's GED program FastForward being used nationwide with a 90% pass rate

3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT

KET

Ages of Ice

The Incubator of Life

Journey beneath the ice to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.

KET2

Trespasses

Season 1, Episode Two

As Cushla's affair deepens, tensions rise at school and home. Her love for Michael is tested by betrayal, jealousy and the dangerous politics closing in around them.

KETKY

WoodSongs

ZZ Ward and Admiral Radio

Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward; South Carolina-based folk/Americana act Admiral Radio; singer-songwriter Jadyn Archer.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Happy Stu Day/Judge Lyla

The Loops crew prep a Stu Day party, but Stu can't help but help people. The twins get evidence and argue their case about a missing cookie in front of Judge Lyla.

Top

3:30 am ET 2:30 am CT

KETKIDS

Arthur

The World of Tomorrow/Is There A Doctor in the House?

Binky, who's repeating the 3rd grade, dreads Mr. Ratburn's annual class sleepover at the science museum because he remembers how boring it was the first time around. But a new exhibit on visions of the future surprises him. When Mom gets a bad cold and then gives it to Dad, Arthur and D.W. fear they'll have to take over Dad's catering business and raise Baby Kate all by themselves.

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3:59 am ET 2:59 am CT

KET

Last of the Summer Wine

Return of the Warrior

The boys bid farewell to Seymour and welcome back Foggy. Nora keeps fending off Compo's advances.

Top

4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT

KET2

Kate: The Making of a Princess

Kate meets Prince William, but their early relationship is fraught with challenges.

KETKY

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Mackenzie Bell, Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers, The Bluegrass Brothers and Parker Malone. A 2026 production.

KETKIDS

Nature Cat

The Bumblebee Queen/Tree Love

The crew helps the Bumblebee Queen prepare for growing season. The gang learns the history of an old oak tree.

Top

4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT

KETKY

WoodSongs Kids

Lucy Grey & Willis Twins

Singer-songwriter Lucy Grey, 16, plays violin, ukulele and guitar; The Willis Twins from Kentucky, features 16-year-old twin sisters.

KETKIDS

Hero Elementary

Friends of the Forest; Chicken Hero

Our heroes learn that lots of paper is being wasted in different ways and plan a solution. When Jetman Jones tries to get a super sidekick, he's surprised when he's sent a chicken.

Top

4:31 am ET 3:31 am CT

KET

Keeping Up Appearances

Violet's Country Cottage

Hyacinth borrows a holiday cottage for a weekend and plans a small barbecue, but the plans get out of hand.

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now

5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT

KET2

Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon

Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs takes in one of the most dazzling festivals on earth, Chinese New Year. Then, he wanders beneath the skyscrapers of Central District, meanders down the alleys of Western District and ferries across the harbor to Kowloon. Later, he sails the "dragon-infested" waters to the Geopark, an ecological preserve, before making his way to Lantau Island, and finally north, to the villages of the New Territories.

KETKY

Run That by Me Again

Georgetown vs. Concord, 1965

Guests include Jan Anderson, Larry Treece, and Lester Craft. A 1977 KET production.

KETKIDS

Cyberchase

A Fraction of a Chance

When Matt, Jackie, and Inez get stuck in the vortex of a cyberportal, Digit must find the U.V.O.-the Universal Vortex Opener-to rescue them. When he finds all the portals jammed so that he can't travel anywhere, help comes from a surprising source: Wicked!

Top

5:01 am ET 4:01 am CT

KET

As Time Goes By

A Surprise for Jean

Jean feels her life is uneventful and wants Lionel to come up with a surprise to pep things up.

Top

5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KETKY

Kentucky Time Capsule

Tell Me Where It Hurts

In the early 1970s, a group of Kentucky health officials visited rural areas and Louisville's inner city to investigate the quality and availability of health care and were shocked by the injustices they found. A 2003 KET Production.

KETKIDS

Let's Go Luna!

A Duppy Story/Everything's Irie Mon

Leo listens to a ghost story in Kingston, Jamaica. Senor Fabuloso tries to take a break.

Top

5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT

KET

Still Open All Hours

Granville encourages Gastric to become a fearless hunter to impress Madge. Mavis stands up for herself for once, and Eric and Cyril finally get their wives under canvas.

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morning

6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT

KET

Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr

Ocean Sundown

Allow the peaceful ocean sunset to inspire you as we enjoy a modified seated yoga practice.

KET2

BBC News

KETKY

75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back

A discussion with the current and two former presidents of Keeneland on the eve of its 75th anniversary.

KETKIDS

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Mount Norma/Hide and Sneak

The kids pretend to be mountain climbers and face pretend obstacles while scaling the local hill. When Clifford's size makes playing hide-and-seek difficult, Emily Elizabeth finds a creative way to help him.

Top

6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT

KET

Yoga in Practice

Open, Steady, and Patient

This episode involves poses that focus on space, earth and water.

KET2

NHK Newsline

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

The Kitty Sitters

There is a lost kitten on Sesame Street. While Chris and Elmo put up signs to try to find the kitten's owner, Grover and Cookie Monster help look after it and learn all about how to take care of a kitten.

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Blue background with transmission tower illustration. Text reads 15 Statewide Transmission Towers Help Connect and Protect

7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT

KET

Wild Kratts

Blue Heron

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

KET2

Sit and Be Fit

Postural Alignment and Shoulder Stability

Exercises that help increase postural awareness and stabilize the shoulders are featured.

KETKY

Wonder: The Lives of Anna & Harlan Hubbard

The story of Anna and Harlan Hubbard, who led their lives as few people in modern times have and in doing so found contentment and freedom. Living in a boat house they built, sustained by food they raised or caught, supported by no electricity, the Hubbards, found their way without modern conveniences. Kentucky author Wendell Berry narrates.

KETKIDS

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Paintbrush Boy and Pencil Girl/Save a Tree

Feelings get hurt when Pinkalicious and Rafael decide to create their very own comic book! Pinkalicious comes up with a pinkamazing idea to give a beloved tree new purpose.

Top

7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT

KET

Weather Hunters

The Windy Day

It's an exciting day for Lily and her family as they move into their new house. Strong winds prevent Lily's dad, Al, from delivering his weather report, so the entire family pitches in to help.

KET2

Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu

Spice-Rubbed Seared Salmon/Lemon Rice with Peanuts

Alamelu prepares spice-rubbed seared fish, lemon rice with peanuts, and butternut squash masala.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Feelings Detectives/Clyde's Cloudy Day

Duck Duck has a big feeling, but can't name it. Clyde's pals give him time to feel better.

Top

8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT

KET

Lyla in the Loop

2 on 2 Plus Stu/The Stu-Mobile

Lyla and Everett play basketball against their mums. Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.

KET2

Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins

Red Sky in the Morning

Nicholas Hankins crafts a dramatic seascape scene using only three colors.

KETKY

WoodSongs

ZZ Ward and Admiral Radio

Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward; South Carolina-based folk/Americana act Admiral Radio; singer-songwriter Jadyn Archer.

KETKIDS

Sesame Street

Abby's Garden Party

Elmo, Nina and Telly help Abby prepare for her garden party. But when Telly learns that everyone, including the earthworms, is invited, that scares him, so his friends help him feel better.

Top

8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT

KET

Carl the Collector

The Meltdown /Carl's Cast

Carl can't wait for the ice cream festival. Carl's upset he has to wear a cast on his broken wrist.

KET2

Growing a Greener World

The Weekend Farmer (Atlanta, GA)

Atlanta farmers grow abundant gardens and crops while turning a weekend hobby into a thriving business.

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Paper Rocketship/Fort Yarber

Phoebe and Jay decide to set a new record for the longest paper airplane flight in Tobsy history! Phoebe and Jay learn how to build a stable pillow fort from Manny's diagram.

Top

9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT

KET

Sesame Street

Lights! Camera! Share!

When Rudy doesn't want to share his toys, Baby Bear, Elmo, Tamir, Gabrielle, Ji-Young and Abby make a movie showing Rudy how fun it is to share with friends.

KET2

This Old House

Essex County Colonial | Garden State of Mind

The team heads down to Essex County, New Jersey, to see an 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home.

KETKY

Bywords

Mary Dee Miller

Mary Dee Miller, naturalist with the Kentucky State Parks at the Barren River State Park, discusses park activities. A 1984 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Zadie to the Rescue/Cake Mistake

Zadie follows Ellie on her EMT calls. The Wombats bake a boat-shaped birthday cake.

Top

9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT

KET

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel Gets Mad at Dad/Daniel Gets Mad at His Friends

Daniel gets angry at his Dad and learns that you can love someone even if you're mad at them. When Miss Elaina spills red paint on Daniel's project, he gets mad at his friend.

KET2

Ask This Old House

Adobe Bricks and Miter Tricks

Mark McCullough travels to New Mexico to learn the art of adobe. Plus, an easy trick for cutting miters on imperfect corners and revisiting a garden 10 years later.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Inside Youth Theatre with Walden Conservatory and StageOne

Two iconic Louisville youth theatre programs - Walden Conservatory, with a 50-year history, and StageOne Family Theatre, celebrating 80 years this fall - have merged to form the city's last community-wide children's theatre. Combining these programs has proved to be an impactful venture for youth and the arts in Louisville. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Work It Out Wombats!

Wombat Family Road Trip, The/A Super Duper Wombat Whirlgig

All aboard the Moo Moo Choo Choo - the Wombats are off to visit Great Uncle Duper in the Windborhood. And the World's Biggest Whirligig has blown away. Luckily, the Wombats are there to help Great Uncle Duper imagine how to build a new one.

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

KET

Work It Out Wombats!

Moo Moo Choo Choo / Lake Bellyflop

The Wombats help to free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of ooey-gooey mud. The Wombats go on an adventure and attempt to find the mystical Bellyflop Lake.

KET2

Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Ancient Greece

Rick traces the rise of Greek culture; the Acropolis, Parthenon and Golden Age temples.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

The Sky's the Limit: Breathitt County Farming, Joyland Park, 65th Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Progressive agricultural practices and community efforts are helping farmers and agriculture thrive in Breathitt County; the complex legacy of Joyland Amusement Park, a once-prominent landmark on the outskirts of Lexington; a group in Louisville is making theatre accessible to everyone in the state, using Shakespeare. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel's Goldfish Dies/Daniel's Strawberry Seeds

When Daniel's pet fish dies, he begins to ask questions to help him understand what death means. Daniel and Katerina go to the Enchanted Garden to pick strawberries, only to find that the strawberry plants are dead.

Top

10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT

KET

Donkey Hodie

Bye Bye, Book; Tater Buddies

Duck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books. The pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.

KET2

Outside Beyond the Lens

Tennessee Parks

Explore the diverse state park system in Tennessee and how the parks combine history, natural wonders and accessibility.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Bison

Maggie and Lindsey visit Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison to learn about the history of bison and the benefits of its meat. Later, they fire up the grill for bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs, served with tzatziki sauce. They also make a bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

KETKIDS

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Daniel Goes to Sleep/Prince Wednesday Sleeps Over

Daniel learns how to get calm and relax his body for bed. Prince Wednesday sleeps over.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT

KET

Phoebe & Jay

Paint on the Mail/The Last Box

Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses. Phoebe and Jay discover their parents' box of memories.

KET2

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Romania

Mickela's Balkan roots take her to Romania to experience the traditional Calusarii dance.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Ethical Decision Making in Health Care

When faced with an illness do you want nuances or absolutes when deciding a course of treatment? Avery Kolers, PhD, discusses health care ethics. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

Show and Smell/The Campfire Conundrum

Carl takes his friends on an "Amazing Smell Tour of Fuzzytown," but Lotta doesn't agree with Carl's list of the best smells. Carl and his friends go on a camping trip.

Top

11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT

KET

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Zelia Nuttall / I Am Jules Leotard

Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries. Xavier learns it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.

KET2

Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out

Cruising Ireland's Heartland

Cruising the Shannon River and its' history and significance in the region; celebrating Irish culture, art, food and music.

KETKY

Sludge

Examines the aftermath of an Eastern Kentucky environmental disaster: the massive October 2000 coal slurry spill in Martin County. Approximately 300 million gallons of coal waste broke through underground mine workings and entered the Big Sandy River, killing all aquatic life in more than 30 miles of river and damaging municipal water systems. A 2008 Production.

KETKIDS

Carl the Collector

The Gratitude Collection/The Pet Rock Collection

Carl and Sheldon are on a THANK YOU mission! Carl shares his pet rocks with his friends.

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afternoon

12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT

KET

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!

KET2

Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

Our Traditions

Learn how breaking family traditions can lead to creating new and unique delicious ones.

KETKY

75 Years of Keeneland: A Look Back

A discussion with the current and two former presidents of Keeneland on the eve of its 75th anniversary.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Happy Hodie Froyo Stand/Pie Oh My

The Hodies open a froyo stand for the pals. Will Bob be upset if Panda changes his mind about what to bake?

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT

KET

Rosie's Rules

Rosie's Switcheroo/Rosie's Family Tree

Rosie and Papa swap family roles. Rosie tries to make a family tree.

KET2

New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton

Oysters

Oysters Rockefeller, fried oysters with spinach salad, and oyster patties are served.

KETKIDS

Donkey Hodie

Good Dog School/Panda Hodie

Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation. Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT

KET

Molly of Denali

Seal Dance/Snowboarding Qyah Style

Molly makes a new friend who teaches her about Unangax dances, and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance. Molly decides to make a video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding.

KET2

Lidia's Kitchen

Dream of Summer

Lidia shares some of her favorite summer recipes like zucchini soup with egg and cheese.

KETKY

WoodSongs

ZZ Ward and Admiral Radio

Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward; South Carolina-based folk/Americana act Admiral Radio; singer-songwriter Jadyn Archer.

KETKIDS

Elinor Wonders Why

Echo Location; Ears to You

On a camping trip the kids discover that Ari is great at playing Marco Polo, even when blindfolded! The kids explore how some animals hear even though it looks like they don't have any ears.

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT

KET

Alma's Way

Big Kid Hangout/Little Brother Loan

Alma wants to hang out with Eddie's friends but doesn't like it when she starts to feel like a little kid. Junior becomes everyone's pretend little brother.

KET2

To Dine For with Kate Sullivan

Emma Grede, Founder, Good American/Creative Director, SKIMS

Good American founder Emma Grede, creative director of SKIMS, shares advice for scaling business and the non-negotiable she thinks all women need to achieve at their highest level.

KETKIDS

Rosie's Rules

The Great Cupcake Search/Iggy's Egg Hunt

Rosie, Javi and Uncle Steve use landmarks to get to Calvin's bakery. Rosie, Iggy and Javi lose their Easter eggs.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT

KET

Odd Squad

Where There's a Wolf, There's a Way/New Jacket Required

Otis and Olympia stop werewolf Olaf from turning back into a boy. Otis struggles with his new jacket.

KET2

Outside Beyond the Lens

Tennessee Parks

Explore the diverse state park system in Tennessee and how the parks combine history, natural wonders and accessibility.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Bison

Maggie and Lindsey visit Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison to learn about the history of bison and the benefits of its meat. Later, they fire up the grill for bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs, served with tzatziki sauce. They also make a bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

KETKIDS

Phoebe & Jay

Paper Rocketship/Fort Yarber

Phoebe and Jay decide to set a new record for the longest paper airplane flight in Tobsy history! Phoebe and Jay learn how to build a stable pillow fort from Manny's diagram.

Top

2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT

KET

Arthur

Listen Up/Arthur's New Old Vacation

Muffy helps Francine deal with the death of her Bubbe. Arthur and Buster try to make the family vacation more exciting.

KET2

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi

Romania

Mickela's Balkan roots take her to Romania to experience the traditional Calusarii dance.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

The Sky's the Limit: Breathitt County Farming, Joyland Park, 65th Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Progressive agricultural practices and community efforts are helping farmers and agriculture thrive in Breathitt County; the complex legacy of Joyland Amusement Park, a once-prominent landmark on the outskirts of Lexington; a group in Louisville is making theatre accessible to everyone in the state, using Shakespeare. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Edmund Hillary/I Am Celia Cruz

Edmund Hillary explains to Xavier that even the most courageous adventurers ask for help when they need it. Yadina prepares for a special birthday performance with the help of Celia Cruz.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT

KET

A Chef's Life

They Call'em 'Bagas

Lillie shows Vivian three ways to bring out the bitter and the sweet in rutabagas. Vivian showers her team with gifts as they prepare a holiday menu.

KET2

Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out

Cruising Ireland's Heartland

Cruising the Shannon River and its' history and significance in the region; celebrating Irish culture, art, food and music.

KETKY

Bywords

Mary Dee Miller

Mary Dee Miller, naturalist with the Kentucky State Parks at the Barren River State Park, discusses park activities. A 1984 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.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT

KET

Ask This Old House

String Lights, Kitchen Painting

Installing remote-controlled patio string lights; color matching and repainting a retro aqua kitchen cabinet; specialized levels for different types of projects.

KET2

Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Ancient Greece

Rick traces the rise of Greek culture; the Acropolis, Parthenon and Golden Age temples.

KETKY

Inside Louisville

Inside Youth Theatre with Walden Conservatory and StageOne

Two iconic Louisville youth theatre programs - Walden Conservatory, with a 50-year history, and StageOne Family Theatre, celebrating 80 years this fall - have merged to form the city's last community-wide children's theatre. Combining these programs has proved to be an impactful venture for youth and the arts in Louisville. A 2026 KET production.

KETKIDS

Alma's Way

Too Corny/Alma Tags Along

Alma takes too much corn from the garden. Alma wants to tag along with Junior and Mami.

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT

KET

Belonging

An Oklahoma kindergarten teacher and her students work to transform their classroom into a place where each child feels connected and valued.

KET2

This Old House

Essex County Colonial | Garden State of Mind

The team heads down to Essex County, New Jersey, to see an 1893 Dutch Colonial Revival home.

KETKY

Kentucky Life

Kentucky Life: Historical Figures

Look back at famous people in Kentucky's history. The mystery of Daniel Boone's bones; visit a museum that honors surgeon Dr. Ephraim McDowell and his most courageous patient, Mrs. Jane Todd Crawford; and Civil War Gen. John Hunt Morgan remains controversial over 150 years after his death.

KETKIDS

Lyla in the Loop

Cub Chuck Hustle/Lyla the Lefty

Lyla helps a friend, a neighbor and her community to earn a Helper Patch. Lyla must adapt to using her left hand after injuring her right wrist.

Top

4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT

KET2

Ask This Old House

Adobe Bricks and Miter Tricks

Mark McCullough travels to New Mexico to learn the art of adobe. Plus, an easy trick for cutting miters on imperfect corners and revisiting a garden 10 years later.

KETKY

The Farmer & The Foodie

Bison

Maggie and Lindsey visit Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison to learn about the history of bison and the benefits of its meat. Later, they fire up the grill for bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs, served with tzatziki sauce. They also make a bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

KETKIDS

Weather Hunters

The Word on the Bird

The kids spring into action when an injured bird lands in the backyard. They try to speed up its recovery so it can join its bird friends migrating south for the winter.

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT

KET

Big Cats 24/7

Episode 5

The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta. Lioness Matho must protect her cubs alone, while leopard mum, Xudum, reveals her newborns with danger looming nearby.

KET2

America's Test Kitchen

Just Add Apples

A recipe for apple strudel and the secrets to the perfect cider-glazed apple bundt cake are shared.

KETKY

Kentucky Health

Ethical Decision Making in Health Care

When faced with an illness do you want nuances or absolutes when deciding a course of treatment? Avery Kolers, PhD, discusses health care ethics. A 2024 KET production.

KETKIDS

Odd Squad

Set Lasers to Profit/Villains Helping Villains

Number villains work against the Odd Squad. Villains determine how to defeat the Odd Squad.

Top

5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT

KET2

Cook's Country

Two Tastes from the Bay Area

Recipes include Sinigang, a Filipino soup or stew; and Neorm Sach Moan, chicken salad with cabbage and fish sauce.

KETKY

Sludge

Examines the aftermath of an Eastern Kentucky environmental disaster: the massive October 2000 coal slurry spill in Martin County. Approximately 300 million gallons of coal waste broke through underground mine workings and entered the Big Sandy River, killing all aquatic life in more than 30 miles of river and damaging municipal water systems. A 2008 Production.

KETKIDS

Wild Kratts

Shapes of the Armadillo

While looking at shapes in nature, the Wild Kratts discover a sphere shaped "rock" that turns out to be a 3-banded armadillo. Zach challenges everyone to a bowling match.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT

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BBC World News America

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Antiques Roadshow

Vintage First Finds, Hour 2

Vintage finds from the first season include a Gibson style H-2 mandola, a Tiffany Studios Daffodil lamp and a 1852 Lincoln manuscript.

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WoodSongs Kids

Lucy Grey & Willis Twins

Singer-songwriter Lucy Grey, 16, plays violin, ukulele and guitar; The Willis Twins from Kentucky, features 16-year-old twin sisters.

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Wild Kratts

Mystery of the Mini Monkey Models

The Wild Kratts team splits up across the amazon in search of a strange group of mini monkeys to figure out why they have such elaborate hairstyles and colors.

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT

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Kentucky Edition

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Run That by Me Again

Georgetown vs. Concord, 1965

Guests include Jan Anderson, Larry Treece, and Lester Craft. A 1977 KET production.

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Weather Hunters

The Word on the Bird

The kids spring into action when an injured bird lands in the backyard. They try to speed up its recovery so it can join its bird friends migrating south for the winter.

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PBS News Hour

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Finding Your Roots

In Search of Freedom

Maya Rudolph, Shonda Rhimes, and Keenen Ivory Wayans learn how their ancestors struggled for freedom.

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Kentucky Muse

Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland

Kris Kristofferson, Billy Bob Thornton, critic Leonard Maltin are among those interviewed in this profile of Kentucky-born character actor Harry Dean Stanton. The documentary explores Stanton's early life in Kentucky, his love of music, and his extensive work in films, including his leading role in "Paris, Texas". A 2011 KET production.

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Lyla in the Loop

Lyla's Lucky Strike/Lyla Out of the Loop

Lyla gets a strike her first time bowling but gets frustrated when she realizes bowling isn't as easy as she thought it was. Lyla feels left out when Everett and Ale's friendship thrives.

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7:30 pm ET 6:30 pm CT

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Arthur

D.W. Rides Again/Arthur Makes the Team

D.W. wants to ride in the bikeathon and enlists Arthur's help for a quick course in bicycle safety. Arthur and the gang form a baseball team, with Francine as coach.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT

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Comment on Kentucky

October 2, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Panelists: Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern; Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal; and Derek Operle, WKMS in Murray.

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Doc Martin

Accidental Hero

Penhale decides to have a police open house to raise community awareness, but the turnout is not what he hoped. James goes through a biting phase, and Morwenna leaves the surgery for a weekend away with Al.

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Kentucky Life

Today's Special - Dixie Chili and Diner; Coal Camps; Our Town - Columbia; Josh Samples

Today's Special comes from Dixie Chili and Diner, founded in Newport in 1929 by Greek immigrant Nicholas Sarakatsannis; a look at the historic coal camps of Southeastern Kentucky; Columbia in Adair County is Our Town; and meet landscaper Josh Samples from Rockcastle County. A 2015 KET Production.

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Nature Cat

Window Worries/The Pinecone Genie

Brooks the Baltimore oriole flies into Sadie's window; the crew wishes there were no more wolves so they can enjoy a day at Mystic Pinecone Park.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

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Kentucky Collectibles

Pan-American Commemorative Quilt

Expert appraisers examine the history and value of a Pan-American commemorative quilt. A 2015 KET Production.

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Hero Elementary

Squeak to Me; Team's Song Theme Song

Sparks' Crew must find ways to communicate without words when AJ's gadget misfires and makes everyone squeak. Sparks' Crew want to make their own theme song, so they learn to make sounds of different pitches.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT

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39th Hispanic Heritage Awards

Celebrate the recipients of the annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The evening includes performances and appearances by some of the country's most celebrated Hispanic artists and visionaries.

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Movie Classics

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

San Francisco workers race to stop an invasion of body-snatching aliens. Starring Brooke Adams, Donald Sutherland, Leonard Nimoy, Veronica Cartwright and Jeff Goldblum (1978).

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Distinguished Kentuckian

Lillie Chaffin

An interview with Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Lillie Chaffin. In 1974, she was designated by the state legislature as an associate poet laureate of Kentucky. A 1979 KET production.

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Cyberchase

The Bluebird of Zappiness

In an unlikely twist of events, Hacker and the CyberSquad team up to stop Cyberspace's newest villain, Ledge, and fix Motherboard's virus once and for all.

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9:30 pm ET 8:30 pm CT

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Distinguished Kentuckian

A.D. Albright

A.D. Albright was president of Northern Kentucky University during perhaps the most critical period in its early history. He guided the school to maturity, doubling enrollment to more than 10,000 and overseeing $40 million in construction projects that gave an identity to the sprawling Highland Heights campus. A 1991 KET production.

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Let's Go Luna!

What's the Big Idea?/Day of the Dead

Andy desperately wants to find a big surface to paint on and learns about murals in the process. Carmen is asked to perform at the Day of the Dead festival and must overcome her fear of skeletons.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT

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Voces - Asco: Without Permission

The documentary tells the story of a revolutionary Chicano art group who turned 1970s L.A. into their defiant canvas.

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Kentucky Edition

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Phoebe & Jay

Paper Rocketship/Fort Yarber

Phoebe and Jay decide to set a new record for the longest paper airplane flight in Tobsy history! Phoebe and Jay learn how to build a stable pillow fort from Manny's diagram.

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT

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WoodSongs

ZZ Ward and Admiral Radio

Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward; South Carolina-based folk/Americana act Admiral Radio; singer-songwriter Jadyn Archer.

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Edmund Hillary/I Am Celia Cruz

Edmund Hillary explains to Xavier that even the most courageous adventurers ask for help when they need it. Yadina prepares for a special birthday performance with the help of Celia Cruz.

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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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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT

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BBC News

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Comment on Kentucky

October 2, 2026

Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Panelists: Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern; Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal; and Derek Operle, WKMS in Murray.

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Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers

The Poster by Evan Peters

"The Poster" by Evan Peters is a Science Fiction short-film tribute to "The Twilight Zone". The main character, Anthony is a quiet comic book nerd living alone, trying to keep to himself. Everyone he knows picks on him except for his one friend from school, Mary Sue. One day Anthony discovers a mysterious poster in the alley behind the comic bookstore where he works. As he is examining it, a hoodlum tries to steal his bike. This is the last straw, Anthony finally snaps. It seems the poster has granted him a power he thought existed only in his comics. A 2010 KET Production.

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Alma's Way

Too Corny/Alma Tags Along

Alma takes too much corn from the garden. Alma wants to tag along with Junior and Mami.

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Star Gazers

Don't Miss Saturn This Week

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

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Living with Landslides

Filmmaker Laure Quinlivan joins forces with the non-profit Hillside Trust to examine the history of Cincinnati's famous hills and their slow-motion collapse leading to landslides, exacerbated by development and increasing incidents of heavy rain. A 2023 production.

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Lyla in the Loop

Cub Chuck Hustle/Lyla the Lefty

Lyla helps a friend, a neighbor and her community to earn a Helper Patch. Lyla must adapt to using her left hand after injuring her right wrist.

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