December 1-7, 2024
Weekly Highlights
All Creatures Great and Small
Tricki & Friends
Celebrate the animals we love by revisiting moments from the series where they always come first.
Sunday, December 1 at 9:30 PM
Catch up on All Creatures Great and Small before the season 5 premiere on January 12, 2025. Seasons 1-4 are streaming now.
Mexico Made with Love
Explore Mexico’s rich cultural landscape through the work of the country’s most talented artisans.
Monday, december 2 at 7:00 PM
The Mexico Made with Love Goosechase adventure is LIVE! Visit pbs.org/experience to get started. Earn points, interact with other participants, and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Alone in the Wilderness
Part 1 & 2
Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country.
Monday, December 2 at 8:30 PM
Fun Fact: PBS North has aired Alone in the Wilderness Part 1 78 times between 2009-2024.
American Masters
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around
Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 PM
MN Hockey: Land of 10,000 Rinks
Drive through just about any community in northeastern Minnesota during the winter months and you’re likely to find kids playing hockey. Hockey culture runs deep in the Northland, from the mini-mites learning to skate for the first time, to accomplished high school and college players striving to take their game to the highest level.
Wednesday, December 4 at 8:30 PM
Leonard Cohen: Live in Dublin
Enjoy a peak performance from the singer-songwriter in this concert filmed on September 12, 2013.
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Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 PM
Inside Senior Living
Episode 2: Shirlee
Meet Shirlee, a vibrant 90-year-old who defies expectations. Despite early signs of cognitive decline, she remains active in her community, pursuing hobbies like doll-making and singing. Her bond with her granddaughter, Karlee, showcases the power of multi-generational caregiving. This episode explores the importance of staying connected and embracing aging with resilience.
Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
Cold War Secrets of Northern Minnesota
Meet Cold War heroes like Ray Klosowski, Jim Chapman and Ronald Hein. You’ll visit military sites in Duluth, French River and Finland. And you’ll learn how the constant threat of nuclear annihilation affected everyone in northern Minnesota, America and the world.
Thursday, December 5 at 8:00 pm
Rebroadcasts on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 PM on PBS North and 6:30 PM on Explore.
Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris
Quincy Jones, accompanied by a symphony orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley, brings together nearly 100 musicians and special guests to celebrate his 70-year career.
Friday, December 6 at 9:00 p.m
Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Celebrating the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s contributions to popular culture and music; scheduled performers include Willie Nelson, Beck, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert and Dave Matthews.
Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 p.m