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The story of a junior doctor who arrives in picture perfect India looking for a job.
The Good Karma Hospital airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV,
The six-part series tells the story of junior doctor, Ruby Walker, who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. She anticipates the sunshine, the palm trees, and picture-perfect beaches. What she doesn’t expect are the realities of work, life, and even love at an under-resourced and overworked cottage hospital.
A revelatory, dramatic reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies.
The First Lady airs Thursdays, October 24-November 21 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, The First Lady delves deep into the ladies’ personal and political lives.
Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House’s women is no longer hidden from view.
Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics Choice Awards and NAACP Image Awards, The First Lady includes Kiefer Sutherland as Franklin Roosevelt, Aaron Eckhart as Gerald Ford, and O-T Fagbenie as Barack Obama.
Photo: Key Art – The First Lady
Credit: Provided by APT
During World War II, troops would look up and say, “Here come the Sky Blossoms” – paratroopers rushing to their aid. Today, a new generation is answering that call for help.
Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation airs Sunday, October 20 at 2:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
Filmed over three years, Sky Blossom is a raw, uplifting window into 24.5 million children and millennials stepping forward as frontline heroes. Caring for family with tough medical conditions, they stay at home doing things often seen only in hospitals. They are cheerleaders, work part time, and go to college – but also live double lives – quietly growing up as America’s next greatest generation.
This documentary is presented as part of WXXI and the Golisano Foundation’s Move to IncludeTM, an award-winning national initiative to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media.
Photo: Ryann Allen shares a moment with her father, Chaz
Credit: VINO WONG/Sky Blossom
This film explores the mechanics of genocide, the conditions that allow it to occur, and the ideas and institutions that stand against it.
The Broken Promise airs airs Monday, October 7 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
After World War II, humanity declared that genocide would never be allowed to happen again. But “never again” has become “again and again,” from Cambodia to Bosnia to Rwanda to Darfur to China to Ukraine. The Broken Promise asks, why? What makes people dehumanize one another? Why does it keep happening? And what can we do to make “never again” a reality?
The documentary has three chapters: The Pattern, Ripple Effects and Arc of Justice. Raw, unflinching first-person stories are told by the survivors of genocide, and their children, and how the trauma of genocide ripples through generations. Past and current genocides over the last century are painted with extensive archival footage and more than 100 photos and images from worldwide news agencies and museums.
With poignant insights from forward-thinking policymakers, scholars, and activists, the film examines the characteristics of those who perpetrate crimes against humanity—their self-serving goals, their destruction of democratic institutions, and their utter disregard for the slaughter that follows.
Photo: Father and his two children flee the ISIS genocide of the Yazidi people
Credit: Magnum Photos
A series that gives kids a sneak peek into the world of STEAM careers – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
I Can Be What?! airs Saturdays at 9 a.m., beginning October 5 on WXXI-TV and repeats Sunday, starting October 6 at 7 a.m. It will also air on WXXI-Kids Saturdays, October 19-November 9 at 6:30 p.m.
WXXI is proud to bring its YouTube series, I Can Be What?!, that gives kids a sneak peek into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) careers, to WXXI-TV. The series explores various professions with host Jennifer Indovina, a science communicator, inventor, and electrical engineer. Jennifer visits professionals on their own turf and embeds herself in their workdays. A zookeeper, a chocolatier, an athletic trainer – she jumps headfirst into a typical day, learning not only what makes their jobs fun and rewarding, but the responsibilities, skills, and education involved in doing their work.
Geared towards students 7-11 years old, I Can Be What?! provides an entryway into career exploration that will stimulate conversation, inspire further research, and ultimately instill confidence in pursuing academic, technical, trade, and artistic endeavors. The series’ website, WXXI.org/icanbewhat, provides online content and resources to help parents, caregivers and educators further their student’s exploration process.
Episodes and details:
• In Episode 101 on October 5 at 9 a.m. Jen talks with a helicopter pilot, content creator, and zookeeper.
• In Episode 102 on October 12 at 9 a.m. Jen visits a welder, wildlife technician, beverage entrepreneur, and electrician.
• In Episode 103 on October 19 at 9 a.m. Jen learns more about a veterinarian, tower technician, athletic trainer, chef, and diesel mechanic.
• In Episode 104 on October 26 at 9 a.m. Jen meets a solar panel installer, dance teacher, chocolatier, and food scientist .
The gripping inside story of the Royal Family told only by the people who really know.
The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. on WXXI-TV
The gripping inside story of the Royal Family told only by the people who really know. Spanning six decades of British history, discover behind the scenes revelations and intimate insights into the stories we’ve only heard. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton).
Join Judith, Suzie, and Becks as they race against the clock to stop a killer in their tracks.
The Marlow Murder Club airs Sundays, October 27-November 16 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
Retired archaeologist Judith Potts lives alone in the peaceful town of Marlow, filling her time setting crosswords for the local paper. During her regular evening swim in the River Thames, Judith hears a gunshot coming from her neighbor’s garden, and believes that a brutal murder has taken place. When the local police – led by newly promoted DS Tanika Malik – are reluctant to believe her story, Judith starts her own investigation, enlisting the help of unfulfilled vicar’s wife Becks Starling. When local dog walker and empty-nester Suzie Harris becomes personally involved in the case, she also joins Becks and Judith’s investigation. As the bodies begin to pile up, the unlikely group of sleuths must use all of their skills to piece together clues, grill suspects, and face down real dangers as they race against the clock to stop the killer in their tracks.
EPISODES DESCRIPTIONS:
Episode 1 • Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9pm Retired archaeologist Judith Potts’s peaceful evening in Marlow is shattered when she hears a gunshot coming from her neighbor’s garden and believes that a brutal murder has taken place. With the local police – led by newly promoted DS Tanika Malik – reluctant to believe her story, Judith starts her own investigation, enlisting the help of unfulfilled vicar’s wife Becks Starling. Judith digs into the alibi of the arrogant owner of the local auction house, but her suspicions ultimately hits a dead end. An ominous warning message leaves Judith even more determined to catch the killer, and local dog-walker and empty nester Suzie Harris makes a terrible discovery that personally involves her in the investigation.
Episode 2 • Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 9pm Despite Tanika’s warnings to stay away from the case, Judith, Becks and Suzie continue to investigate, and follow a trail of clues left by the murder weapon. This leads them to an eccentric local weapons collector with an alarming secret, but their questioning proves inconclusive. Judith puts herself in danger during a suspicious local break-in and Becks uncovers crucial forensic evidence. Judith spots a pattern in the evidence and, with help from the friendly local magnet fishers, the trio uncover new evidence that leads them to a chilling discovery – they have a serial killer on their hands!
Episode 3 • Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 9pm With the team in a race against time to stop the killer, Tanika decides to bring Judith, Becks and Suzie into the police investigation as civilian advisors. Evidence from the break-in points to the owner of the local rowing club, but the team can’t find solid evidence to connect her to the murder. Following another lead, the trio visit the office of a local lawyer, and suspect that he’s hiding something. They plan a thrilling heist and retrieve vital hidden evidence. The police make a forensic breakthrough on the crime scene evidence – have they caught their killer? The team rush to apprehend a suspect, only to realize that they were on the wrong track and have made a fatal mistake. With the investigation suffering a big setback, Tanika and the trio must reconsider if they are on the right path.
Episode 4 • Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 9pm The women wonder if they’ve got what it takes to solve this case – Becks’ family are worried for her safety, Suzie’s daughter is about to return home, and Tanika is under pressure from her superiors. But Judith makes a breakthrough with the evidence from the lawyer’s office – there’s an important link between the murders, and the investigation is back on! Judith sets about creating the perfect trap for the killer and must also grapple with a personal secret from her past. It leads her into a dangerous confrontation as she risks her life to reveal the murderer’s identity, just as a huge storm hits Marlow, cutting her off from her friends and the police. Becks and Suzie must follow their instincts and convince Tanika and her team that Judith is in danger before it’s too late – will they make it in time to save their friend and stop the killer?
Photo: Samantha Bond as Judith Potts, Cara Horgan as Becks Starling and Jo Martin as Suzie Harris
Credit: UKTV / Robbie Gray
This four-part documentary series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation’s premier civics competition.
Citizen Nation airs Tuesdays, October 8-29 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy. Watch the future unfold on CITIZEN NATION as a new generation discovers what it means to show up, be civil and tackle the big issues straight on.
EPISODES TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS:
Episode 1: “Chasing Victory” I Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9-10 p.m. The premiere episode introduces contestants as they begin the school year. Two teams from Wyoming embody the state’s independent spirit. A Las Vegas team includes students whose families are recent immigrants from Nigeria, Thailand, and the Philippines. Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, VA, is the defending national champion and the team to beat.
Episode 2: “In the Fray” I Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9-10 p.m. The pressure heats up. One contestant from Virginia becomes eligible to vote in an election where his father, the coach of a rival team, is a candidate. Students on a West Virginia team confront fallout from poverty and opioid addiction in their community yet remain steadfast in their hope of attending college. A Las Vegas team must overcome grief and persevere after a deadly shooting rampage at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Episode 3: “The Hustle” I Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9-10 p.m. Stakes are high as teams across the country prepare for their state competitions; only the winning teams will advance to Washington, D.C. Balancing deeply personal challenges, and tricky team dynamics, star students from Wyoming, Nevada, and Virginia push themselves to the limits. A strong new contender emerges from Wauwatosa, WI – If the team can survive a competition derailed by a blizzard.
Episode 4: “Agree to Disagree” I Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9-10 p.m. The series wraps up at a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C. Finalists are firing on all cylinders, giddy and nervous and dressed to the nines as they prepare to be challenged by contest judges. A winner is crowned.
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