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Evening (pm)

Time Zone:
  1. 7:00 PM
    Modern Marvels: Bathroom Tech II

    The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new d… TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    Modern Marvels: Bathroom Tech II

    The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new digitally controlled uber-shower, complete with steam, music and LED chromatherapy. Check out American Standard's Champion 4--the supposedly "uncloggable" toilet. Learn all about the low-flow alternatives for showers and toilets. Finally, what is New York City's latest hi-tech solution for going on the go?

  2. 8:00 PM
    Premiere
    The Universe: Asteroid Attack

    What are the latest discoveries in the deadly world of asteroids? Will a recently returned Japanese … TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    The Universe: Asteroid Attack

    What are the latest discoveries in the deadly world of asteroids? Will a recently returned Japanese spacecraft become the first to bring an asteroid sample back to our planet? What would happen to America's East Coast if the massive asteroid impact that helped form Chesapeake Bay 35 million years ago struck today? And why did President Barack Obama choose an asteroid as the destination for the next great manned mission into space? Learning about these huge space rocks isn't just about science, it's about survival.

  3. 9:00 PM
    Stan Lee's Superhumans: Human Speed Bump

    Daniel's incredible journey continues, as he investigates Tim Cridland, who claims to be able to swi… TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    Stan Lee's Superhumans: Human Speed Bump

    Daniel's incredible journey continues, as he investigates Tim Cridland, who claims to be able to switch off pain. He demonstrates his ability to go beyond normal pain thresholds by impaling himself with skewers, with little or no bleeding. Derek Paravicini is a blind autistic man with an incredible "superhuman" gift. Derek can remember and accurate re-play any song he ever hears. Does his ability offer the world an insight into the power of the human brain? Jyothi Rai is known as India's Spiderman--scaling walls at an unbelievable speed. Able to run up a six-story structure in just seconds, Jyothi has perfected his climbing technique by taking inspiration from monkeys. Last year in Milan, nine trucks weighing a total of over 30,000 lbs ran over Tom Owen in quick succession. How can his body survive such force? Daniel tests Tom's abs to find out if he has the hardest muscles on earth.

  4. 10:00 PM
    Premiere
    Stan Lee's Superhumans: Human Wolf

    Host Daniel Browning Smith heads to the Caribbean to meet Patrick Musimu, who's able to dive to 656 … TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    Stan Lee's Superhumans: Human Wolf

    Host Daniel Browning Smith heads to the Caribbean to meet Patrick Musimu, who's able to dive to 656 feet on a single breath. Inspired by Stan Lee's own Aqua Man, Patrick believes there is no limit to how far he can push his ability to withstand the enormous pressures associated with such depths. Next, it's off to Brighton, England, where Miroslaw Magola claims to harnesses the power of psychokinesis, and can lift objects off the floor, transport them through the air and force them to stick to his body--all using the power of his mind. Still in the UK, Daniel heads to Devon, where it's rumored that Shaun Ellis has become wolf, by living, sleeping, bathing and feeding with a deadly pack of wolves. Finally, in Norway, Daniel meets Eskil, who can perform incredible feats of balance in the face of danger.

  5. 11:00 PM
    MonsterQuest: America's Wolfman

    History says that a large and wolf-like beast is the stuff of legend, but recently uncovered film fo… TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    MonsterQuest: America's Wolfman

    History says that a large and wolf-like beast is the stuff of legend, but recently uncovered film footage and new witnesses say something frightening is out there. MonsterQuest heads into the dark, isolated forests of the Midwest to search for this creature and analyzes the evidence to finally end this mystery.

Afternoon (pm)

Time Zone:
  1. 12:00 PM
    World's Sharpest

    Slice, dice, chop, and etch. Take a cutting edge look at the most amazingly sharp tools--from samura… TVPG | CC

    World's Sharpest

    Slice, dice, chop, and etch. Take a cutting edge look at the most amazingly sharp tools--from samurai swords to plasma cutters--and find out what it really means to be the world's sharpest.

  2. 12:30 PM
    Bathroom Tech

    From banishing waste to battling B-O, the modern bathroom is full of wonders--all devoted to keeping… TVPG | CC

    Bathroom Tech

    From banishing waste to battling B-O, the modern bathroom is full of wonders--all devoted to keeping us clean. But things haven't always been this pleasant. Take a trip through the smellier parts of history, and discover the revolutionary inventions that sanitized our world.

  3. 1:00 PM
    Modern Marvels: Bathroom Tech II

    The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new d… TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    Modern Marvels: Bathroom Tech II

    The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new digitally controlled uber-shower, complete with steam, music and LED chromatherapy. Check out American Standard's Champion 4--the supposedly "uncloggable" toilet. Learn all about the low-flow alternatives for showers and toilets. Finally, what is New York City's latest hi-tech solution for going on the go?

  4. 2:00 PM
    Logging Tech

    It's one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, teaming muscle, machine and centuries of lessons l… TVPG | CC

    Logging Tech

    It's one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, teaming muscle, machine and centuries of lessons learned. Meet the loggers who started it all, and find out what really happens on the journey from stump to sawmill.

  5. 2:30 PM
    The Butcher

    From the old packinghouses to the most upscale specialty shops, the butcher's craft is a meaty fusio… TVPG | CC

    The Butcher

    From the old packinghouses to the most upscale specialty shops, the butcher's craft is a meaty fusion of knives and technology, old world skills and modern day tools. Getting meat from pasture to table is a complex process. Find out how it's done, and learn a few trade secrets along the way.

  6. 3:00 PM
    Salt

    It's a miracle mineral with more than 14,000 known uses. It keeps us safe on winter roads, flavors o… TVPG | CC

    Salt

    It's a miracle mineral with more than 14,000 known uses. It keeps us safe on winter roads, flavors our food, and even conducts energy. Journey to the depths of a salt mine, speed across the Bonneville salt flats, and find out just what makes this mineral so unique.

  7. 3:30 PM
    Distilleries

    It's one of the world's most legendary spirits, and its story takes us from the American south to th… TVPG | CC

    Distilleries

    It's one of the world's most legendary spirits, and its story takes us from the American south to the Scottish Isles. Bourbon, rye, scotch, and even moonshine--it's all whiskey. Find out how it's made, and revel in the colorful history of one of the world's oldest drinks. Cheers!

  8. 4:00 PM
    Coin Operated

    Every 15 minutes, Americans insert more than 3.5 million coins into coin-operated machines. From ven… TVPG | CC

    Coin Operated

    Every 15 minutes, Americans insert more than 3.5 million coins into coin-operated machines. From vending to video games, payphones to parking meters, explore the inner workings of the coin-operated world.

  9. 4:30 PM
    Freight Trains

    They helped build America, and today freight trains keep our economy moving. At any moment, thousand… TVPG | CC

    Freight Trains

    They helped build America, and today freight trains keep our economy moving. At any moment, thousands of trains snake across the country. How are they built, organized, and monitored? Find out in this episode.

  10. 5:00 PM
    Mackinac Bridge

    It's the 12th longest suspension bridge on the planet, and it connects the divided state of Michigan… TVPG | CC

    Mackinac Bridge

    It's the 12th longest suspension bridge on the planet, and it connects the divided state of Michigan. It's an engineering triumph, but building it was anything but easy. Come take a trip across the incredible Mackinac Bridge, and discover why it's one of the world's most amazing construction projects.

  11. 5:30 PM
    Truck Stops

    They're a home away from home for heavy haulers. A place to snag a home cooked meal, get a haircut, … TVPG | CC

    Truck Stops

    They're a home away from home for heavy haulers. A place to snag a home cooked meal, get a haircut, even visit the dentist. Some are downright swank. Others have invested in alternative fuels. Still others use cutting edge technology to monitor cargo. Buckle up and take a drive to some of America's most fascinating truck stops.

  12. 6:00 PM
    World's Sharpest

    Slice, dice, chop, and etch. Take a cutting edge look at the most amazingly sharp tools--from samura… TVPG | CC

    World's Sharpest

    Slice, dice, chop, and etch. Take a cutting edge look at the most amazingly sharp tools--from samurai swords to plasma cutters--and find out what it really means to be the world's sharpest.

  13. 6:30 PM
    Bathroom Tech

    From banishing waste to battling B-O, the modern bathroom is full of wonders--all devoted to keeping… TVPG | CC

    Bathroom Tech

    From banishing waste to battling B-O, the modern bathroom is full of wonders--all devoted to keeping us clean. But things haven't always been this pleasant. Take a trip through the smellier parts of history, and discover the revolutionary inventions that sanitized our world.

Morning (am)

Time Zone:
  1. 12:00 AM
    Ice Road Truckers: The Dalton Strikes Back

    The Ice Road takes no prisoners when the truckers push their limits. Ray spins out into oncoming big… TVPG L | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    Ice Road Truckers: The Dalton Strikes Back

    The Ice Road takes no prisoners when the truckers push their limits. Ray spins out into oncoming big rigs. Jack battles a 200 ton monster haul to Prudhoe. Alex risks a bust by the DOT. Lisa races to raise cash to buy back her horse. Greg drives into mega mechanical problems.

  2. 1:00 AM
    American Pickers: Getting the Boot

    While in Kansas, the guys comb through a promising farmyard littered with stuff but are frustrated w… TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    American Pickers: Getting the Boot

    While in Kansas, the guys comb through a promising farmyard littered with stuff but are frustrated when they find nothing at all to buy. Their luck changes when they meet demolition expert Johnny Walker. His collection is staggering. But will he agree to part with a rare grave marker and giant 300-pound boot? The next day, Johnny refers the guys to his collector neighbors. Junior's magnificent oilcan collection leaves Frank speechless, but unfortunately so does his sky-high prices. Morris on the other hand proves to be in a wheeling and dealing mood when the guys pull into the old service station that now houses his sprawling collection of automotive memorabilia.

  3. 2:00 AM
    Chasing Mummies: Bats

    It's time for Leslie, the Executive Producer, to do Zahi a favor, and it requires going where few ca… TVPG | CC

    Episode Guide | Show Site
    Chasing Mummies: Bats

    It's time for Leslie, the Executive Producer, to do Zahi a favor, and it requires going where few cameras have been before -- to the mysterious caves below the Giza Plateau. Zahi is determined to disprove the theories of the so-called "pyramidiots," who believe that there are secret underground chambers leading to the Sphinx. Little did anyone know that these caves were home to thousands of bats! If that wasn't enough for Zahi, he's also agreed to make an appearance at a local wedding celebration and as viewers have learned, Zahi's likes to celebrate the dead...not the living!

  4. 3:00 AM
    From Don Juan to Queen Victoria.

    This part of our sexual sweep through history covers the intensely romantic (Don Juan, Casanova) and… TV14 | CC

    From Don Juan to Queen Victoria.

    This part of our sexual sweep through history covers the intensely romantic (Don Juan, Casanova) and the darkly perverse (Marquis de Sade), then moves on to the 19th century with its quirky views. It is the era of Queen Victoria, yet mail-order pornography takes off. We also reveal carnal kinks of the Pilgrims and Puritans.

  5. 4:00 AM
    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming. TVG

    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming.

  6. 4:30 AM
    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming. TVG

    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming.

  7. 5:00 AM
    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming. TVG

    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming.

  8. 5:30 AM
    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming. TVG

    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming.

  9. 6:00 AM
    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming. TVG

    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming.

  10. 6:30 AM
    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming. TVG

    Info-Documentaries.

    Informational programming.

  11. 7:00 AM
    Wastelands/Rock Legends/Sea Stories/Temples/Sutter's Mill 1848.

    Topics covered include: Wastelands (Most Toxic Town, Most Combustible River, Deadliest Smog); Rock L… TVPG | CC

    Wastelands/Rock Legends/Sea Stories/Temples/Sutter's Mill 1848.

    Topics covered include: Wastelands (Most Toxic Town, Most Combustible River, Deadliest Smog); Rock Legends (Largest Monolith, Meteorite ALH84001, Hope Diamond); Sea Stories (America's First Mutiny, Royal Boat of Khufu, the Hunley); and Temples (Salt Lake Temple, World's Oldest Religious Structure, World's Largest Temple). The "most moment" covers the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848.

  12. 8:00 AM
    Logging Tech

    It's one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, teaming muscle, machine and centuries of lessons l… TVPG | CC

    Logging Tech

    It's one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, teaming muscle, machine and centuries of lessons learned. Meet the loggers who started it all, and find out what really happens on the journey from stump to sawmill.

  13. 8:30 AM
    The Butcher

    From the old packinghouses to the most upscale specialty shops, the butcher's craft is a meaty fusio… TVPG | CC

    The Butcher

    From the old packinghouses to the most upscale specialty shops, the butcher's craft is a meaty fusion of knives and technology, old world skills and modern day tools. Getting meat from pasture to table is a complex process. Find out how it's done, and learn a few trade secrets along the way.

  14. 9:00 AM
    Salt

    It's a miracle mineral with more than 14,000 known uses. It keeps us safe on winter roads, flavors o… TVPG | CC

    Salt

    It's a miracle mineral with more than 14,000 known uses. It keeps us safe on winter roads, flavors our food, and even conducts energy. Journey to the depths of a salt mine, speed across the Bonneville salt flats, and find out just what makes this mineral so unique.

  15. 9:30 AM
    Distilleries

    It's one of the world's most legendary spirits, and its story takes us from the American south to th… TVPG | CC

    Distilleries

    It's one of the world's most legendary spirits, and its story takes us from the American south to the Scottish Isles. Bourbon, rye, scotch, and even moonshine--it's all whiskey. Find out how it's made, and revel in the colorful history of one of the world's oldest drinks. Cheers!

  16. 10:00 AM
    THC Classroom
    Coin Operated

    Every 15 minutes, Americans insert more than 3.5 million coins into coin-operated machines. From ven… TVPG | CC

    Coin Operated

    Every 15 minutes, Americans insert more than 3.5 million coins into coin-operated machines. From vending to video games, payphones to parking meters, explore the inner workings of the coin-operated world.

  17. 10:30 AM
    THC Classroom
    Freight Trains

    They helped build America, and today freight trains keep our economy moving. At any moment, thousand… TVPG | CC

    Freight Trains

    They helped build America, and today freight trains keep our economy moving. At any moment, thousands of trains snake across the country. How are they built, organized, and monitored? Find out in this episode.

  18. 11:00 AM
    Mackinac Bridge

    It's the 12th longest suspension bridge on the planet, and it connects the divided state of Michigan… TVPG | CC

    Mackinac Bridge

    It's the 12th longest suspension bridge on the planet, and it connects the divided state of Michigan. It's an engineering triumph, but building it was anything but easy. Come take a trip across the incredible Mackinac Bridge, and discover why it's one of the world's most amazing construction projects.

  19. 11:30 AM
    Truck Stops

    They're a home away from home for heavy haulers. A place to snag a home cooked meal, get a haircut, … TVPG | CC

    Truck Stops

    They're a home away from home for heavy haulers. A place to snag a home cooked meal, get a haircut, even visit the dentist. Some are downright swank. Others have invested in alternative fuels. Still others use cutting edge technology to monitor cargo. Buckle up and take a drive to some of America's most fascinating truck stops.