Monday, October 1 & Tuesday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m.
Half the Sky
Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, Diane Lane, America Ferrera, and Olivia Wilde join authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn on a global journey to turn oppression into opportunity for women and girls.
Wednesday, October 3 at 9:00 p.m.
PBS NewsHour
Presidential Debate
Hosted by the University of Denver, the first debate will focus on domestic policy. The NewsHour's Jim Lehrer will moderate.
Friday, October 5 at 11:00 p.m.
Introducing Nathan Pacheco
Nathan Pacheco is seen in his first solo concert special for public television. Accompanied by renowned musicians, Pacheco performs beautiful original compositions along with newly created renditions of beloved classics.
Sunday, October 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Call the Midwife - Part Two
As Jenny Lee settles into her role, there is a new arrival at Nonnatus House — Chummy. A welcome pair of extra hands, Chummy sets about showing her worth, but her overwhelming desire to please and her inability to ride a bike prove obstacles in gaining the respect of Sister Evangelina.
Sunday, October 7 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece - Upstairs, Downstairs
A Faraway Country About Which We Know Nothing
As 165 Eaton Place reopens its doors, two new arrivals make their mark. Sir Hallam’s forthright aunt, Blanche, disrupts life upstairs, while feisty new maid Beryl struggles to adjust to life in service. Meanwhile, Lady Agnes’ concern for her children reveals a dark secret about Mr. Pritchard.
Sunday, October 7 at 10:00 p.m.
Broadway - The American Musical
Give My Regards to Broadway
Ziegfeld Jr. first hits New York in 1893 paving the way for legends like Irving Berlin, a Russian immigrant who becomes the voice of assimilated America, entertainers, Jewish comedienne Fanny Brice and African-American Bert Williams.
Tuesday, October 9 at 9:00 p.m.
Frontline
The Choice
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have crafted their campaign narratives, telling you who they are, what they’ve done and how they would lead America. But there’s more to their stories. In “The Choice 2012,” acclaimed FRONTLINE producer Michael Kirk documents the places, people and decisive moments that made the men who are competing for the presidency. **Check local listings for more airings.**
Wednesday, October 10 at
8:00 p.m.
Nature
Kilauea: Mountain of Fire
Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, is the world's most active volcano. Its latest eruption began in 1983 and hasn't stopped. Since that time, it has created 544 acres of new land and consumed 200 homes. But as we watch nature's own fireworks display and witness the devastation wrought by flowing lava, we've also been able to observe a process that's central to life on these islands.
Wednesday, October 10 at
9:00 p.m.
NOVA
Secrets of the Viking Sword
The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. Yet only a select few carried the ultimate weapon of their era: the feared Ulfberht sword. Fashioned using a process that would remain unknown to the Vikings’ rivals for centuries, the Ulfberht was a revolutionary high-tech tool as well as a work of art. Click here to see the video.
Thursday, October 10 at 11:00 p.m.
The Human Spark
Becoming Us
Where did the Human Spark ignite, and when? And perhaps most tantalizingly, why? In a three-part series t, Alan Alda takes these questions personally, visiting with dozens of scientists who study the wonders of the human brain.
Thursday, October 11 at 9:00 p.m.
PBS NewsHour
Vice Presidential Debate
The debate, held at Centre College in Kentucky, will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. ABC Foregn Correspondent Martha Raddatz will moderate.
Saturday, October 13 at 9:00 p.m.
Dark Victory
Judith Traherne (played by Bette Davis) is at the height of young society when Dr. Frederick Steele diagnoses a brain tumor. After surgery she falls in love with Steele. The doctor tells her secretary that the tumor will come back and eventually kill her. Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan also star.
Sunday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Call the Midwife - Part Three
Jenny is placed on the district nursing roster for a few weeks, to extend her experience of community practice. During her rounds, she attends to Joe, a gentle old soldier, and a friendship forms.
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Sunday, October 14 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece - Upstairs, Downstairs
The Love That Pays the Price
Lady Agnes catches the eye of charismatic American millionaire Caspar Landry, but as she and Sir Hallam look to their future, a tragic turn of events leaves their promised dreams, and a close family member, in jeopardy. Downstairs, Mrs. Thackeray makes a momentous decision that throws the running of 165 into chaos. Blanche and Mr. Amanjit continue to clash, until a heart-breaking cause compels them to reconsider their differences.
Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Spark: Gerda Weissmann Klein
Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissmann Klein draws from her wealth of life experiences:from meeting her future husband on the day of her liberation, to her journey to the United States and then ultimately accepting an Oscar for a film based on her life.
Sunday, October 14 at 10:00 p.m.
Broadway - The American Musical
Syncopated City
With the advent of Prohibition and the Jazz Age, America convulses with energy and change, and nowhere is the riotous mix of classes and cultures more dramatically on display than Broadway. Gossip columnist Walter Winchell coins the term "The Big Apple."
Tuesday, October 16 at 9:00 p.m.
PBS NewsHour
2nd Presidential Debate
The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting at Hofstra University in New York, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. CNN's Candy Crowley will moderate the event.
Wednesday, October 17 at
8:00 p.m.
Nature
Siberian Tiger Quest
Conservation ecologist Chris Morgan tracks down the Siberian tiger living wild and free in Russia’s far eastern forests.
Wednesday, October 17 at
9:00 p.m.
NOVA
Forensics on Trial
With the help of vivid recreations of actual trials and cases, NOVA investigates today’s shaky state of crime science as well as cutting-edge solutions that could help investigators put the real criminals behind bars. Click here to see the video.
Friday, October 19 at 10:00 p.m.
Tom Wolfe Gets Back to Blood
The film tells the story of how Tom Wolfe researched his upcoming novel, Back to Blood, in Miami.
Click here to see the video. Check local listings for more airings.
Sunday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Call the Midwife - Part Four
A baby girl, recently delivered by Jenny, is snatched from her baby carriage, causing great anguish to her family and uniting the local community as they search for the missing child. Meanwhile, Cynthia witnesses another type of loss as she assists in the case of soon-to-be parents David and Margaret.
Sunday, October 21 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece - Upstairs, Downstairs
A Perfect Specimen of Womanhood
Blanche comes face-to-face with her former lover when a scandalous novel is published; when the passion between the pair reignites, she begins to consider a life away from Eaton Place. Downstairs, Beryl’s decision to take a stand causes serious disruptions in the running of the house until a familiar face offers wise words.
Sunday, October 21 at 10:00 p.m.
Broadway - The American Musical
I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ (1929-1942)
The Great Depression proves to be a dynamic period of creative growth on Broadway, and a dichotomy in the musical theater emerges. Some productions offer high times as an escape, while others — satirize the American political system.
Monday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m.
PBS NewsHour
3rd Presidential Debate
The debate and will focus on foreign policy and will be held at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.
Thursday, October 25 at 8:00
& 10:00 p.m.
Open House
The one-hour program, written and produced by Joe Cardona, explores the social, cultural and musical forces that shaped our region and created its distinct sound. Click here to see the video.
Sunday, October 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Call the Midwife - Part Five
Jenny finds herself for once not involved in the beginning of life, but at its end. When Nonnatus House cleaner Peggy’s brother Frank is diagnosed with cancer, Jenny and the nuns are called upon to care for him.
Sunday, October 28 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece - Upstairs, Downstairs
All the Things You Are
Harry’s desire to impress Beryl leads him and Johnny into the world of boxing and, as their big fight draws closer, the boys are determined to reign victorious.
Tuesday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Mark Twain Prize
Ellen DeGeneres
This special celebrates beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer Ellen DeGeneres, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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