Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:30pm
NOW
PBS' Emmy-winning weekly newsmagazine NOW engages viewers by probing the most important issues facing democracy. The series occupies a unique place in the American television landscape. Hosted by veteran journalist David Brancaccio, who joined the series in fall 2003 after a decade as host of public radio's "Marketplace," NOW pursues the stories overlooked by other public affairs broadcasts. support this program

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 9:00pm
Frontline: Young and Restless in China
Shot over four years, the film follows a group of nine young Chinese men and women from across the country as they scramble to keep pace with a society changing as fast as any in history. Their stories of ambition and desire, exuberance, crime and corruption are interwoven with moments of heartache and despair. Together they paint an intimate portrait of the generation that is remaking China. more info

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 8:30pm
Another Day in Paradise
Five thousand people live onboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz with the same mission: maintain, arm and fly jets to deliver bombs to Iraq. A rare glimpse into the thoughts and lives of the people who are fighting: a Black Ace pilot described by his fellows as "more of a lover than a warrior"; an ordnance seaman and expectant father; and a tough-talking Marine who loves to salsa dance.

Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:00pm
Monday, May 19, 2008 at 9:00pm
American Experience: FDR
Radio broadcasts beamed his voice into living rooms around the country; his picture hung on the wall. His wife was the most admired woman in the country. American Experience goes beyond the familiar words and images to offer an incisive, often startling portrait of one of the most extraordinary personalities ever elected to the presidency. more info

Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 9:30pm
Monday, May 26, 2008 at 9:00pm
American Experience: Truman
He was a farmer, a haberdasher gone bankrupt, an unknown politician from Missouri who suddenly found himself president. Of all the men who had held office, he was the least prepared. Yet Harry S Truman would have to end the war with Germany and Japan, decide whether to use the most terrible weapon ever devised, confront the Soviet Union, and wage war in Korea. more info

Monday, June 23, 2008 at 9:00pm
American Experience: Summer of Love
In the summer of 1967, thousands of young people from across the country flocked to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to join in the hippie experience, only to discover that what they had come for was already disappearing. By 1968 the celebration of free love, music and an alternative lifestyle had descended into a maelstrom of drug abuse, broken dreams and occasional violence. more info

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:00pm
NOVA: Lord of the Ants
Every so often a giant emerges on the stage of science who transcends the narrow boundaries of a particular line of research and alters our world perspective. E.O. Wilson is such a man. While studying ants, Wilson struggled to comprehend the evolutionary forces that led workers to forage and soldiers to fight; in doing so, he became the architect of a controversial new discipline: sociobiology. more info

Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 5:00pm
The 2008 National Geographic Bee
From Alabama to Alaska and across the seas to Hawaii and American Samoa, 55 of the brightest young students from around the United States and its territories will meet in Washington, D.C., to take part in the 15th annual National Geographic Bee. The fifth- to eighth-graders, who range in age from 11 to 14, will be vying for the top prize of a $25,000 college scholarship. more info

Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:00pm
Phoenix Mars Mission: Ashes to Ice
This program chronicles the story of the Phoenix Mars Lander, which launched in August 2007 and is scheduled to land on the Martian surface on May 25, 2008. After touchdown, the lander will collect soil and ice samples to search for trace organics and for evidence of how water has changed the subsurface environment. The scientists hope to determine where the water on Mars went.

Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 9:00pm
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 9:00pm
Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 9:00pm
Masterpiece Classic: Cranford
Based on the beloved Victorian-era writings of Elizabeth Gaskell, a sleepy 1840s English village comes to life with gossip, parties, romances, sudden death, bankruptcy and the drama of an encroaching railway. Gaskell combines the romantic flair of Jane Austen with the class-consciousness of Charles Dickens. The all-star cast includes Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Francesca Annis, and Imelda Staunton. more info

Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 3:00pm
Pioneers of Television: All Four Parts!
Nearly 100 stars from television's formative years bring their stories to PBS in a revealing four-part documentary series. All four episodes: Sitcoms, Late Night, Variety, and Game Shows are presented one after another. more info

Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 8:00pm
National Memorial Day Concert
PBS will unite our nation in honor of all of America's men and women in uniform for their service and sacrifice with this annual presentation. The event will be led for the third year by co-hosts Gary Sinise and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna, two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans' causes and supporting our troops in active service. more info

Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:00pm
The Power of Forgiveness
Compelling first-person narratives of people faced with betrayal, loss, grief and confusion put a human face on the varied reactions to transgression. This award-winning documentary highlights the role of forgiveness in alleviating despair among the Amish in the wake of the school shootings and after September 11, 2001, when the responses ranged from hatred and retribution to understanding and absolution. more info

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 9:00pm
Depression: Out of the Shadows
A 90-minute documentary about clinical depression is followed by a half-hour panel discussion hosted by Jane Pauley. The documentary tells the dramatic stories of people of different ages, from diverse backgrounds, who live with various forms of clinical depression - and explores its causes and treatments.

Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 8:00pm
Fred Rogers' Heroes: Who's Helping America's Children
Fred Rogers ventures beyond his neighborhood to profile four extraordinary true-to-life heroes in communities around the country. The dynamic stories of - a Navajo school principal, a Mexican dancer and choreographer, an inner-city mediation trainer, and a director of a farm where troubled youths find solace - convince us that each of us can make positive and enduring changes within our communities.