TV Schedules

Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America

Rough Side of the Mountain

Two southwest Virginia towns, Trammel and Ivanhoe, attempt to recover from the closings of manufacturing plants and mining companies. But their grassroots community-organizing efforts are stymied by the "steel ceiling" often encountered by poor rural communities as they struggle to develop new economies in an increasingly global system. A 2003 Production.

Kentucky Afield

Bluegrass and Backroads

Cruisin' the Heartland; Special Olympics KY; Big Head Studios; NAILE

Visit Cruisin' the Heartland, Special Olympics of Kentucky, Big Head Studios and the Next Generation of NAILE. A 2017 Production.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Berea College Farm

Maggie and Lindsey travel to the Berea College Farm to learn how they are building the next generation of farmers. They tour the farm's livestock and horticulture areas. At the Berea College Farm Store, they see farm-to-table practices put into action. In the kitchen, they prepare a fall slaw to top bratwursts from the Farm Store. For the main course, chicken thighs with creamed greens and a honey nut squash.

Downstream

Boone, Brews & Boujee

Touring Fort Boonesborough, Dreaming Creek Brewery, paddling Lake Reba, and learning about accessibility and recreation on the lake with Get Outside Kentucky, Apollo Pizza, and sampling wines (and cupcakes) at Chenault Vineyards. A 2024 production.

WoodSongs

John McEuen and Wyatt Ellis

Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen shows us his new project. Wyatt Ellis, one of the rising superstars of bluegrass and mandolin, performs.

Lanham Brothers Jamboree

Featuring Blackberry Jam, Randall Howard, Barry Lanham and The Footstompin Express Cloggers, and Randy Lanham and the Band. A 2015 Production.

WoodSongs Kids

The Brothers Young & Ashlyn Smith

The Brothers Young play Flatt & Scruggs style bluegrass. Ashlyn Smith is a flat-picking guitarist in the powerful tradition of Tony Rice.

Run That by Me Again

Georgetown vs. Concord, 1965

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

Kentucky Time Capsule

A Dream Come True

A look at the history of Jenkins - a town built from scratch during the Kentucky coal boom - as reflected in an amazing cache of photographs taken more than 80 years ago. A 2003 KET Production.

In the Company of Change

In 1949, when Martha Buser joined the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, they numbered almost 600 members. By 2023, fewer than 40 sisters remained. Sr. Martha's life provides a lens through which to view changes of the past 60+ years in the religious and cultural landscape of America. A 2025 production.

Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union

The documentary looks at the role of Henry Clay in holding off the War between the States. It explores the impact of slavery on the expansion of the Nation westward and how conflict between the North and South was irrepressible. The film is lavishly illustrated with stunning period photographs and art, footage of the old senate chamber, and dramatic interpretations performed by actors of Clay and his senate colleagues. A 2011 Production.

WoodSongs

John McEuen and Wyatt Ellis

Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen shows us his new project. Wyatt Ellis, one of the rising superstars of bluegrass and mandolin, performs.

Bywords

Bill Powell

Bill Powell talks about his 40-year career as a reporter for several Western Kentucky newspapers. A 1980 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Inside Churchill Downs with President Mike Anderson

Go inside the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack with President Mike Anderson. Explore the history of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, learn about the major changes underway and find out what goes into cultivating the experience of the greatest two minutes in sports. A 2026 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Mountain Dulcimer, Verna Mae Slone, Kentucky Is Cave Country

Learn about the history of the mountain dulcimer and its origins in Hindman, Kentucky; Verna Mae Slone led the charge for cultural preservation through Eastern Kentucky; and beneath Kentucky's rolling hills lies a vast and fragile world of caves and karst systems. A 2026 KET production.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Berea College Farm

Maggie and Lindsey travel to the Berea College Farm to learn how they are building the next generation of farmers. They tour the farm's livestock and horticulture areas. At the Berea College Farm Store, they see farm-to-table practices put into action. In the kitchen, they prepare a fall slaw to top bratwursts from the Farm Store. For the main course, chicken thighs with creamed greens and a honey nut squash.

Kentucky Health

Medicare

Kevin Martin, MD, joins host Wayne Tuckson, MD, to unravel the mystery of Medicare. A 2025 KET production.

Ten Buildings That Changed Louisville

Candyce Clifft hosts a look at ten important Louisville buildings, nominated by KET viewers. The results were selected by a professional panel, sponsored by KET and the American Institute of Architects, Kentucky chapter. Ten Buildings was inspired by a national series airing on PBS. A 2014 KET production.

In the Company of Change

In 1949, when Martha Buser joined the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, they numbered almost 600 members. By 2023, fewer than 40 sisters remained. Sr. Martha's life provides a lens through which to view changes of the past 60+ years in the religious and cultural landscape of America. A 2025 production.

WoodSongs

John McEuen and Wyatt Ellis

Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen shows us his new project. Wyatt Ellis, one of the rising superstars of bluegrass and mandolin, performs.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Berea College Farm

Maggie and Lindsey travel to the Berea College Farm to learn how they are building the next generation of farmers. They tour the farm's livestock and horticulture areas. At the Berea College Farm Store, they see farm-to-table practices put into action. In the kitchen, they prepare a fall slaw to top bratwursts from the Farm Store. For the main course, chicken thighs with creamed greens and a honey nut squash.

Kentucky Life

Mountain Dulcimer, Verna Mae Slone, Kentucky Is Cave Country

Learn about the history of the mountain dulcimer and its origins in Hindman, Kentucky; Verna Mae Slone led the charge for cultural preservation through Eastern Kentucky; and beneath Kentucky's rolling hills lies a vast and fragile world of caves and karst systems. A 2026 KET production.

Bywords

Bill Powell

Bill Powell talks about his 40-year career as a reporter for several Western Kentucky newspapers. A 1980 KET production.

Inside Louisville

Inside Churchill Downs with President Mike Anderson

Go inside the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack with President Mike Anderson. Explore the history of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, learn about the major changes underway and find out what goes into cultivating the experience of the greatest two minutes in sports. A 2026 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Louisville's Old Fashioned; Kentucky Springseat Saddle; Memory-Mountain Pleasure Horses; Secretariat Statue

Learn how the iconic Old Fashioned became Louisville's official cocktail; the Kentucky Springseat Saddle, created by Eugene Minihan from Owingsville in the late 1880s, prized by horsemen and sought after by collectors, was designated the official saddle of Kentucky in 2019; a Kentucky Life Memory showcases Mountain Pleasure horses; and a statue of Triple Crown winner Secretariat is unveiled along the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor, giving Lexingtonians and visitors an impressive 360-degree view of Big Red.

The Farmer & The Foodie

Berea College Farm

Maggie and Lindsey travel to the Berea College Farm to learn how they are building the next generation of farmers. They tour the farm's livestock and horticulture areas. At the Berea College Farm Store, they see farm-to-table practices put into action. In the kitchen, they prepare a fall slaw to top bratwursts from the Farm Store. For the main course, chicken thighs with creamed greens and a honey nut squash.

Kentucky Health

Medicare

Kevin Martin, MD, joins host Wayne Tuckson, MD, to unravel the mystery of Medicare. A 2025 KET production.

Ten Buildings That Changed Louisville

Candyce Clifft hosts a look at ten important Louisville buildings, nominated by KET viewers. The results were selected by a professional panel, sponsored by KET and the American Institute of Architects, Kentucky chapter. Ten Buildings was inspired by a national series airing on PBS. A 2014 KET production.

WoodSongs Kids

The Brothers Young & Ashlyn Smith

The Brothers Young play Flatt & Scruggs style bluegrass. Ashlyn Smith is a flat-picking guitarist in the powerful tradition of Tony Rice.

Run That by Me Again

Georgetown vs. Concord, 1965

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

Kentucky Muse

Ed McClanahan

Part of the acclaimed KET series "Signature", this 1995 documentary profiles author and University of Kentucky professor Ed McClanahan, from his experiences as a member of the Merry Pranksters in California in the 1960s to his sprawling novel "The Natural Man" and his autobiographical work "Famous People I Have Known". A 2010 KET production.

Kentucky Life

Louisville's Old Fashioned; Kentucky Springseat Saddle; Memory-Mountain Pleasure Horses; Secretariat Statue

Learn how the iconic Old Fashioned became Louisville's official cocktail; the Kentucky Springseat Saddle, created by Eugene Minihan from Owingsville in the late 1880s, prized by horsemen and sought after by collectors, was designated the official saddle of Kentucky in 2019; a Kentucky Life Memory showcases Mountain Pleasure horses; and a statue of Triple Crown winner Secretariat is unveiled along the Lexington-Frankfort Scenic Corridor, giving Lexingtonians and visitors an impressive 360-degree view of Big Red.

Kentucky Collectibles

1920s Amethyst Jewelry; Edward Curtis Orotone; Owensboro Fine Art Museum

Expert appraisers examine 1920s amethyst jewelry and an Edward Curtis orotone. Plus, the Collectibles crew visits the Owensboro Fine Art Museum for a look at their extensive folk art collection. A 2018 KET Production.

Distinguished Kentuckian

Francis and Louise Hutchins

Berea College's fifth president, Francis Hutchins, and his wife, Louise, were both advocates for international education. Berea's Center for International Education is named for them. A 1976 KET production.

Kentucky Edition

WoodSongs

John McEuen and Wyatt Ellis

Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen shows us his new project. Wyatt Ellis, one of the rising superstars of bluegrass and mandolin, performs.

Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers

Films by Natalie Baxter, J. Gray, and Kris Rommel

"Kingdom Come Stir Off" by Natalie Baxter documents the traditional art of making sorghum, from the cutting of the sugarcane to the finished product. Also featured "Cambodia" by J. Gray, and "Book Bindings Part Deux" and "Last Winter" by Kris Rommel. A 2011 KET Production.

From the Cowboy's Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin

Explore the musical journey of Appalachian musician Rob McNurlin, featuring interviews, live performances and a collection of archival media to trace his evolution as an artist.