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Friday, May 8

12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT
KET	Amanpour and Company
KET2	Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana Alaska - Wild Harvest Pati travels from the northernmost place in the U.S. to the remote island community of Halibut Cove - discovering that subsistence living transcends all differences.
KETKY	Headwaters: Real Stories from Rural America To Save the Land and People A history of early grassroots efforts to stop strip mining in Eastern Kentucky, where broad-form deeds signed at the beginning of the 20th century let coal operators destroy land to get at the minerals underneath without getting the permission of, or compensating, the surface owner. The Appalachian group To Save the Land and People used every means possible - from legal petitions and local ordinances to guns and dynamite - to fight the abuses. A 2003 Production.

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1:00 am ET 12:00 am CT
KET	Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure The story behind David Attenborough's wildlife documentary series "Life on Earth," which changed his life and natural history filmmaking forever.
KET2	Call the Midwife Season 15, Episode Seven A cohort of junior doctors join the midwives on their district rounds - including Timothy Turner - while Violet turns her hand to midwifery.
KETKY	Kentucky Afield

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1:30 am ET 12:30 am CT
KETKY	Bluegrass and Backroads Jeptha Creed; Jericho Woods Band; KY Working K9 Academy; Mammoth Cave Transplants Visit Jeptha Creed, Jericho Woods Band, Kentucky Working K9 Academy, and Mammoth Cave Transplants. A 2017 Production.

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2:00 am ET 1:00 am CT
KET	Nova Decoding the Universe: Cosmos Trace groundbreaking discoveries in space research and exploration and follow the teams trying to solve two mysteries in cosmology - dark matter and dark energy.
KET2	Margaret: The Rebel Princess Part One Learn how Princess Margaret's life and loves reflected the changing world during the 20th century.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie FoodChain Maggie and Lindsey visit FoodChain in Lexington, Kentucky, to learn about its work in aquaponics, food literacy and education, and provide free meals to the community from its commercial kitchen. Back in the kitchen, they stuff and roast a whole tilapia and put their spin on the classic fish and chips. A 2026 KET production.

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2:30 am ET 1:30 am CT
KETKY	Downstream Dix River Paddle downstream to uncover the unidentified history and secrets of the Dix River, also known as "the artery into the heart of Kentucky life." A 2017 Production.

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3:00 am ET 2:00 am CT
KET	Shared Planet Open Spaces Witness how people and wildlife are finding a harmonious balance in Earth's most vulnerable landscapes.
KET2	Masterpiece The Count of Monte Cristo: Season 1, Episode Seven - The Duel As Edmond's revenge continues, Fernand's misdeeds are made public. Outraged by his father's downfall, Fernand and his son Albert challenge Edmond to a duel. But with such high stakes, it may be time to reveal the truth before it's too late.
KETKY	WoodSongs Susan Pepper and Steve Dawson Appalachian ballad singer Susan Pepper performs; songwriter Steve Dawson performs songs from his latest album with his wife, Diana Christiansen.

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4:00 am ET 3:00 am CT
KET	Last of the Summer Wine Pole Star Foggy gets Compo to take up pole vaulting so he can reach Nora's clothes post and impress her with his athletic prowess.
KET2	Samantha Brown's Places to Love Lafayette and Cajun Country, LA Samantha visits he Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, Martin Accordions, and Glide Studios.
KETKY	Lanham Brothers Jamboree Featuring Annabelle Watts and Joe Christian. A 2015 Production.

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4:30 am ET 3:30 am CT
KET	Keeping Up Appearances The Hostess Hyacinth aims to advise and educate the nation on gracious living, lit by candlelight suppers.
KET2	Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana Alaska - Wild Harvest Pati travels from the northernmost place in the U.S. to the remote island community of Halibut Cove - discovering that subsistence living transcends all differences.
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Phoebe White & Kyle Yang Classically trained pianist Kyle Yang takes the stage. Phoebe White is a 12-year-old yodeler and guitar player.

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5:00 am ET 4:00 am CT
KET	As Time Goes By While the American producer is scouting locations for the miniseries, Jean and Lionel hear some unexpected but welcome news from Lionel's father, Rocky.
KETKY	Run That by Me Again Pasadena Bowl, 1970 Cookie Brinkman, John Madeya, Tom Jesukaitas, and other guests recall the 1970 bowl game between Louisville and Long Beach State. A 1977 KET production.

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5:30 am ET 4:30 am CT
KET	Still Open All Hours Granville has bought some cheap devices that promise to jump start people's positive emotions, but will they work?
KET2	Compass Points from PBS News
KETKY	Kentucky Time Capsule Three for Kentucky (Part 1) Made for the U.S. bicentennial in 1976, this film looks at three Kentucky families who came to the state 200 years ago and have remained in the same places ever since. Journalist Al Smith meets a horse breeder from the Bluegrass, a small-town lawyer, and a man of the woods who hunts with a long rifle. A 2003 KET Production.

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6:00 am ET 5:00 am CT
KET	Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr Autumn Glory Lower body strengthening moves are combined with a series of upper body stretches.
KET2	BBC News
KETKY	50 Years in the Mountains: The Story of the Christian Appalachian Project Actor Martin Sheen narrates this history of Monsignor Ralph Beiting and the Christian Appalachian Project, an interdenominational, non-profit organization that serves Kentucky's mountain residents. A 2014 production.

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6:30 am ET 5:30 am CT
KET	Yoga in Practice The Art of Connection Moving from the back body requires us to integrate the strength of the front body.
KET2	Asia Insight

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7:00 am ET 6:00 am CT
KET	Wild Kratts Shadow: The Black Jaguar Zach Varmitech has decided to "catnap" a Black Jaguar to use as a symbol for his new spybots.
KET2	Your Fountain of Youth with Lee Holden Better Breathing Gentle movement practices help clear stress from the mind and tension from the muscles.
KETKY	Next Chapter Forums Seniors and Medication: A Next Chapter Forum Host Wayne Tuckson, MD, and a panel of experts examine the benefits and risks of multiple medications and supplements seniors take to optimize health and manage chronic conditions. They explore the importance of lifestyle and dietary modifications and vaccinations as we age. A 2025 KET production.

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7:30 am ET 6:30 am CT
KET	Weather Hunters Mother's Day Rainbow The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise.
KET2	Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein Borderline Personality Disorder Research in the role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in borderline personality disorder has resulted in new therapies; Professor Edward A. Selby, Ph.D., director of Clinical Training, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

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8:00 am ET 7:00 am CT
KET	Lyla in the Loop Stu Needs a Bath/Callaloops Stu doesn't like baths, so Lyla and Luke find a way to clean and dry Stu. Lyla and Ale find a solution to protect the callaloo plants from stink bugs.
KET2	Paint This with Jerry Yarnell Beside Still Waters, Part 1 Jerry explains the process of creating a memory painting without the use of reference material.
KETKY	WoodSongs Susan Pepper and Steve Dawson Appalachian ballad singer Susan Pepper performs; songwriter Steve Dawson performs songs from his latest album with his wife, Diana Christiansen.

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8:30 am ET 7:30 am CT
KET	Carl the Collector A Collection to Get Rid of/The Button Collection Carl and his friends clean up the park. Carl accidentally breaks Sheldon's mom's birthday present.
KET2	P. Allen Smith's Garden Home Your Happy Place What is your bliss? Do you have one? Let P. Allen Smith help you find and cultivate it.

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9:00 am ET 8:00 am CT
KET	Sesame Street Nursery Rhyme Day on Sesame Street Reporters Elmo and Abby offer strategies to Nursery Rhyme characters experiencing big feelings of excitement, nervousness and frustration.
KET2	This Old House Walpole ADU \| Retro Vibes Installing vinyl siding on the main house and ADU; revealing the ADU's framed layout; reviewing basement HVAC; installing a three-panel slider to connect indoor and outdoor living.
KETKY	Bywords Turley Richards Writer, composer, and blues recording artist Turley Richards talks about his varied career. A 1980 KET production hosted by Milton Metz.

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9:30 am ET 8:30 am CT
KET	Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Something Special for Dad/I Love You, Mom Daniel visits the Post Office and joins Mr. McFeely on his "speedy delivery" to give Dad a special letter! Daniel wants to make banana bread for Mom Tiger and visits Baker Aker's Bakery to learn about the bread-making process.
KET2	Ask This Old House Paver Walkway, Mowing a Lawn 101 Lawn mowing basics; how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes; installing a concrete paver walkway.
KETKY	Inside Louisville

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10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT
KET	Work It Out Wombats! Sammy's Primmo/Sammy Makes a Day Sammy and Benito find a way to communicate. Sammy makes plans for his mom's visit.
KET2	Rick Steves' Europe Naples and Pompeii Back-street fish markets, fast-moving Vespas, pizza made and served in the town where it was invented, a climb up Mount Vesuvius, and the amazing ruins of Pompeii.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Disco Balls, Sadie Price: Bowling Green's Victorian Pioneer, The Gateway to Kentucky, Transylvania University Explore the manufacturing history of the disco ball in Louisville and meet a local artist who is keeping the tradition alive; Sarah Frances Price was a botanist and scientific illustrator from Bowling Green who paved the way for future generations of curious minds; Chip visits the Cumberland Gap to learn about its vital role in Kentucky's history; and Transylvania University was instrumental in the growth of Lexington, as well as the University of Kentucky. A 2026 KET production.

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10:30 am ET 9:30 am CT
KET	Donkey Hodie Cousin Hodie's Rainy Day/Grampy's Guppies Donkey and Cousin Hodie figure out how to have fun in the rain. Donkey is patient while Cousin learns a new game at Grampy's Game Day.
KET2	Outside Beyond the Lens Island of Hvar: Part 2 An age-old practice of knitting lace by Benedictine nuns; cooking a sacred dish by locals on Pakleni Islands.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie FoodChain Maggie and Lindsey visit FoodChain in Lexington, Kentucky, to learn about its work in aquaponics, food literacy and education, and provide free meals to the community from its commercial kitchen. Back in the kitchen, they stuff and roast a whole tilapia and put their spin on the classic fish and chips. A 2026 KET production.

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11:00 am ET 10:00 am CT
KET	Phoebe & Jay Paint on the Mail/The Last Box Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses. Phoebe and Jay discover their parents' box of memories.
KET2	Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi Malaysia, Part 2 (Eastern Malaysia) Mickela has fun celebrating Gawai, the Harvest Festival, in the Eastern part of Malaysia.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Medicaid Kevin Martin, MD, discusses Medicaid coverage in Kentucky. A 2025 KET production.

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11:30 am ET 10:30 am CT
KET	Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum I Am David Suzuki/I Am Esther Martinez David Suzuki explains to Xavier that by taking care of the earth, we take care of ourselves. Esther Martinez explains to Xavier and Yadina about how stories can connect people to their family histories.
KET2	Wild Nevada Tahoe Rim Trail The Tahoe Rim Trail offers something for everyone. Chris follows a section requiring an overnight campout, while Dave takes a day hike on a section near Tahoe Vista, then joins a crew to help make some trail.
KETKY	The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years in the Making Discover the history, landscape and culture of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, officially founded on June 16.

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12:00 pm ET 11:00 am CT
KET	Elinor Wonders Why Don't Rain on My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up The kids try to determine what the weather will be like for Animal Town's parade. Olive gets a bad case of the hiccups.
KET2	Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board Ragazze Learn how Italian cooking traditions are being passed down to newer generations, encouraging them to fall in love with cooking.
KETKY	50 Years in the Mountains: The Story of the Christian Appalachian Project Actor Martin Sheen narrates this history of Monsignor Ralph Beiting and the Christian Appalachian Project, an interdenominational, non-profit organization that serves Kentucky's mountain residents. A 2014 production.

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12:30 pm ET 11:30 am CT
KET	Rosie's Rules Fun House/Crystal's New Bunny Rosie finally gets the courage to go into the Fun House at the carnival, but then finds out she doesn't have enough tickets. Rosie goes to the pet store to get something for Crystal's new bunny.
KET2	Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations Latin Fest Recipes include patatas bravas, cemita poblana (Puebla-style) sandwich, and sweet potato empanadas.

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1:00 pm ET 12:00 pm CT
KET	Molly of Denali Mother's Day Mission/Dleit Yeil Molly and Layla are on a mission to make it back home for a Mother's Day surprise party; Trini meets a mysterious talking white bird.
KET2	Lidia's Kitchen Make Traditions Dishes can help traditions live and grow. Create marinara, kale salad with avocado and farina gnocchi.
KETKY	WoodSongs Susan Pepper and Steve Dawson Appalachian ballad singer Susan Pepper performs; songwriter Steve Dawson performs songs from his latest album with his wife, Diana Christiansen.

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1:30 pm ET 12:30 pm CT
KET	Alma's Way Alma's Book Swap/Finders Keepers Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation. Alma finds a doll in the park.
KET2	To Dine For with Kate Sullivan Arlan Hamilton. Venture Capitalist. Author. Location: Los Angeles, CA. Arlan Hamilton, CEO and founder of Backstage Capital, shares her unique story and vision for funding "underestimated founders" of startup companies and catalyzing their mission and purpose.

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2:00 pm ET 1:00 pm CT
KET	Odd Squad Oscar Strikes Back Oscar attends a gathering of Odd Squad scientists called Lab-Con at Odd Squad Academy.
KET2	Outside Beyond the Lens Island of Hvar: Part 2 An age-old practice of knitting lace by Benedictine nuns; cooking a sacred dish by locals on Pakleni Islands.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie FoodChain Maggie and Lindsey visit FoodChain in Lexington, Kentucky, to learn about its work in aquaponics, food literacy and education, and provide free meals to the community from its commercial kitchen. Back in the kitchen, they stuff and roast a whole tilapia and put their spin on the classic fish and chips. A 2026 KET production.

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2:30 pm ET 1:30 pm CT
KET	Arthur Arthur's Baby/D.W.'s Baby Arthur isn't too sure he wants a new baby in the house, but once Baby Kate arrives, he decides she's pretty cute after all. D.W., on the other hand, feels neglected and wonders whether anyone would miss her if she ran away to Button Island.
KET2	Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi Malaysia, Part 2 (Eastern Malaysia) Mickela has fun celebrating Gawai, the Harvest Festival, in the Eastern part of Malaysia.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Disco Balls, Sadie Price: Bowling Green's Victorian Pioneer, The Gateway to Kentucky, Transylvania University Explore the manufacturing history of the disco ball in Louisville and meet a local artist who is keeping the tradition alive; Sarah Frances Price was a botanist and scientific illustrator from Bowling Green who paved the way for future generations of curious minds; Chip visits the Cumberland Gap to learn about its vital role in Kentucky's history; and Transylvania University was instrumental in the growth of Lexington, as well as the University of Kentucky. A 2026 KET production.

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3:00 pm ET 2:00 pm CT
KET	Table for All with Buki Elegbede Italian: The Next Generation Making fresh homemade pasta; the secrets of wine and the art of grape stomping with a 5th generation Italian winemaker; New Jersey's best pizza with journalist Pete Genovese.
KET2	Wild Nevada Tahoe Rim Trail The Tahoe Rim Trail offers something for everyone. Chris follows a section requiring an overnight campout, while Dave takes a day hike on a section near Tahoe Vista, then joins a crew to help make some trail.
KETKY	Bywords Turley Richards Writer, composer, and blues recording artist Turley Richards talks about his varied career. A 1980 KET production hosted by Milton Metz.

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3:30 pm ET 2:30 pm CT
KET	Ask This Old House Indoor Garden; Fireplace Hearth Jenn installs an indoor garden. Tom explains the basics of a hole saw.
KET2	Rick Steves' Europe Naples and Pompeii Back-street fish markets, fast-moving Vespas, pizza made and served in the town where it was invented, a climb up Mount Vesuvius, and the amazing ruins of Pompeii.
KETKY	Inside Louisville

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4:00 pm ET 3:00 pm CT
KET	Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story In the 1930s, Lexington golfer Marion Miley was an international celebrity, but it all came to a tragic end in September 1941 when burglars killed Miley in a robbery at the Lexington Country Club. This documentary tells the story of the headline-grabbing crime that cut short the life of this pioneering athlete. A 2016 KET production.
KET2	This Old House Walpole ADU \| Retro Vibes Installing vinyl siding on the main house and ADU; revealing the ADU's framed layout; reviewing basement HVAC; installing a three-panel slider to connect indoor and outdoor living.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Kentucky Life: Arts We revisit some of Doug's favorite segments showcasing Kentucky artists and artisans including, internationally acclaimed folk artist Minnie Adkins, the paintings of Thomas Noble, guitar maker Neil Kendrick, and dulcimer maker Warren May. A 2021 KET Production.

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4:30 pm ET 3:30 pm CT
KET2	Ask This Old House Paver Walkway, Mowing a Lawn 101 Lawn mowing basics; how to vet and hire a trustworthy contractor to avoid costly mistakes; installing a concrete paver walkway.
KETKY	The Farmer & The Foodie FoodChain Maggie and Lindsey visit FoodChain in Lexington, Kentucky, to learn about its work in aquaponics, food literacy and education, and provide free meals to the community from its commercial kitchen. Back in the kitchen, they stuff and roast a whole tilapia and put their spin on the classic fish and chips. A 2026 KET production.

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5:00 pm ET 4:00 pm CT
KET	Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure The story behind David Attenborough's wildlife documentary series "Life on Earth," which changed his life and natural history filmmaking forever.
KET2	America's Test Kitchen Plum and Pear Desserts Recipes for the ultimate plum-ginger Pie with whole-wheat lattice-pop crust and pear crisp are shared.
KETKY	Kentucky Health Medicaid Kevin Martin, MD, discusses Medicaid coverage in Kentucky. A 2025 KET production.

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5:30 pm ET 4:30 pm CT
KET2	Cook's Country Chicken and Cornbread Recipes include cast iron baked chicken and blueberry cornbread with honey butter.
KETKY	The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years in the Making Discover the history, landscape and culture of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, officially founded on June 16.

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6:00 pm ET 5:00 pm CT
KET	BBC World News America
KET2	Antiques Roadshow Grants Farm, Hour 2 Hidden treasures include a 1960 Ansel Adams Portfolio III: Yosemite Valley, a Persian Qashqai Gabbeh rug and 1959 JFK's boxer shorts with signed photo.
KETKY	WoodSongs Kids Phoebe White & Kyle Yang Classically trained pianist Kyle Yang takes the stage. Phoebe White is a 12-year-old yodeler and guitar player.

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6:30 pm ET 5:30 pm CT
KET	Kentucky Edition
KETKY	Run That by Me Again Pasadena Bowl, 1970 Cookie Brinkman, John Madeya, Tom Jesukaitas, and other guests recall the 1970 bowl game between Louisville and Long Beach State. A 1977 KET production.

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7:00 pm ET 6:00 pm CT
KET	PBS News Hour
KET2	Finding Your Roots In the Blood Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.
KETKY	Kentucky Muse Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland Kris Kristofferson, Billy Bob Thornton, critic Leonard Maltin are among those interviewed in this profile of Kentucky-born character actor Harry Dean Stanton. The documentary explores Stanton's early life in Kentucky, his love of music, and his extensive work in films, including his leading role in "Paris, Texas". A 2011 KET production.

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8:00 pm ET 7:00 pm CT
KET	Comment on Kentucky May 8, 2026 Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.
KET2	Doc Martin Season 9, Episode Three: S.W.A.L.K. Ruth is concerned as she becomes more forgetful but gets angry at Martin for offering to help. Louisa plans a special evening for Martin's birthday, which doesn't go according to plan because of Al's surprise engagement party for Morwenna.
KETKY	Kentucky Life Kentucky Life: Arts We revisit some of Doug's favorite segments showcasing Kentucky artists and artisans including, internationally acclaimed folk artist Minnie Adkins, the paintings of Thomas Noble, guitar maker Neil Kendrick, and dulcimer maker Warren May. A 2021 KET Production.

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8:30 pm ET 7:30 pm CT
KET	Washington Week with The Atlantic
KETKY	Kentucky Collectibles Philadelphia Revival Pie Crust Table; Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show Expert appraisers examine a Philadelphia Revival Pie Crust Table and the Collectibles crew visits the Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show. A 2018 KET Production.

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9:00 pm ET 8:00 pm CT
KET	Great Performances Suffs Explore the story of the American women's suffrage movement in this Tony-winning Broadway musical.
KET2	Movie Classics The Outsiders Two teen gang members are forced to go into hiding after the death of a member of a rival group. Starring C. Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio (1983).
KETKY	Distinguished Kentuckian O. Leonard Press A profile of KET's founding executive director, O. Leonard Press. His reminiscences about the early days of public broadcasting in Kentucky provide a fascinating glimpse of people, places, and events spanning a 40-year period from 1952 to 1992. A 1992 production of Video Editing Services, Lexington.

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10:00 pm ET 9:00 pm CT
KETKY	Kentucky Edition

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10:30 pm ET 9:30 pm CT
KETKY	WoodSongs Susan Pepper and Steve Dawson Appalachian ballad singer Susan Pepper performs; songwriter Steve Dawson performs songs from his latest album with his wife, Diana Christiansen.

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10:32 pm ET 9:32 pm CT
KET2	Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Sterling K. Brown, Natasha Rothwell, Kathryn Hahn, Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton.

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11:00 pm ET 10:00 pm CT
KET2	Kentucky Edition

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11:30 pm ET 10:30 pm CT
KET	BBC News
KET2	Comment on Kentucky May 8, 2026 Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant.
KETKY	Reel Visions: Spotlight on Kentucky Filmmakers Living Lightly by Robin Burke Robin Burke's film "Living Lightly" documents a family in New Brunswick, Canada and their simple life that revolves around hard work and the love of their land. A 2011 KET Production.

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11:58 pm ET 10:58 pm CT
KET	Star Gazers Orion's Great Disappearing Act May 2026 Host Trace Dominguez offers a brief synopsis of what's happening in the night sky.

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12:00 am ET 11:00 pm CT
KET	Kentucky Edition
KET2	The Red Green Show 30 Minutes or Free Red comes up with a low-cost plan for catering the hockey banquet and tries to install a winch on the front of the van. Bill and Harold assemble a log cabin.
KETKY	Ashland's Field of Dreams Cincinnati Reds sportscaster Marty Brenneman narrates this sentimental look at playing baseball in Central Park in Ashland, Ky., during the 1950s. A 2009 Production.

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