| Friday,
May 9th |
 Frontline: Bush's War
8:00pm
Conclusion. A history of the Iraq War, recounting the quick defeat of Saddam Hussein's forces and the chaos and looting that followed; the disbanding of the Iraqi military and banishment of Baathists from the government; the Abu Ghraib scandal. |
 Charlie Rose
10:30pm
There are no frills; just a round oak table and intelligent discussion as Rose engages newsmakers, writers and artists, including an occasional show-business celebrity. |
| Saturday,
May 10th |
 Nature: Deep Jungle - Monsters of the Forest
8:00pm
The ecosystem of the Amazon rain forest, focusing on the importance of the Brazil nut tree and the bees that pollinate it; a search for a legendary spider said to eat chickens. John Hannah narrates. |
 History Detectives
9:00pm
Puzzles involve a camera that belonged to a Holocaust survivor; the link between a 1942 letter and the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous; and a cross found at a Tallahassee excavation of a 17th-century mission. |
| Sunday,
May 11th |
 The Appalachians
7:00pm
Part 2 of a three-part history of the region covers the ordered removal of the Cherokee to Oklahoma; the area's role in the Civil War; the subsequent industrialization; and battles between coal miners and owners over unionization. |
 American Experience: Amelia Earhart
8:00pm
A profile of aviatrix Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), who, in 1932, became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Earhart vanished during an attempt to circumnavigate the world at the equator. |
| Monday,
May 12th |
 Rick Steves' Europe
8:00pm
Included: recollections of Roman, Norman and Nazi invasions of England; a visit to Admiral Nelson's flagship. Also: wild ponies on the moors; an ancient stone circle; a stop for tea and pastries. |
 Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions
8:30pm
The revolutionary impact of the potato on world cuisine. Included: the Irish potato famine; the potato's role in the Industrial Revolution; the origins of french fries and chips. |
| Tuesday,
May 13th |
 This Old House
6:30pm
A retaining wall is put up in the backyard; wallpaper in the home is evaluated; and a frame for a window is measured. |
Ask This Old House
8:00pm
In the Season 6 opener, plumbing expert Richard Trethewey helps a Cleveland homeowner replace a bathtub drain trap. Also: Contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked drywall ceiling. |
Wednesday,
May 14th |
 Nova: Voyage to the Mystery Moon
8:00pm
A chronicle of the cooperative effort by NASA and the European Space Agency to send two probes, Cassini and Huygens, to study Saturn and its moon Titan. The project involves the orbit of Cassini around the sixth planet from the sun. |
 MainStreet
9:00pm
"Handmade."
On this edition of MainStreet we take a look at four individuals who have used their hands to create beautifully unique forms of art based on their own personal interests and experiences. Through them we can take a unique journey that helps give us all a fresh look at and perspective into the world around us.
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| Thursday,
May 15th |
 Antiques Roadshow
8:00pm
Conclusion in Spokane. Items include a 19th-century silk Heriz rug; a Louis XIV-style clock made in France; and an heirloom desk and chair set used by the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1873. |
 Treasures in Your Attic
9:30pm
Topic: works on paper. Hosted by Joe Rosson. |
