May 2016 Highlights Call the Midwife, Season 5, Episode 5 Sunday, May 1, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Learn why professionals like the Turners are reassessing their lifestyles as they fight for respiratory health for patients. See the unforeseen consequences of Fred’s oversight of Violet’s shop and how a new mother’s past wreaks havoc on her family. Grantchester Season 2 on Masterpiece, Episode 6 Sunday, May 1, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Sidney seeks oblivion. His friend Sam seeks forgiveness. A dead girl’s parents seek revenge. Amanda seeks Sidney. Leonard finally takes a stand. Mr. Selfridge Season 4 on Masterpiece, Episode Six Sunday, May 1, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

A former employee is laid to rest. Kitty and Frank reach an understanding. Grove confronts Tilly. Jimmy thinks he’s a hunted man, even as he makes the deal of his life. Antiques Roadshow “Omaha” (Hour Three) Monday, May 2, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Travel to Omaha to see fantastic pieces of history, like a Humphreys’ homeopathic medicine cabinet, a 1939 Gregoire Boonzaier “View of Cape Town” oil painting and a mid-19th-century Mormon book archive. Which treasure is the top find of the hour? Independent Lens “My Nazi Legacy” Monday, May 2, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

Meet the sons of two Nazi war criminals who jointly were responsible for thousands of deaths. Through frank interviews, the men reflect on their fathers’ character and crimes and on the price of forgiveness. Janis Joplin: American Masters Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Observe Janis Joplin’s life through intimate letters and rare footage in the first in-depth celebration of the iconic rock singer. Director Amy Berg presents a portrait of a complicated, driven, often beleaguered artist. Chan Marshall narrates. Frontline “Benghazi in Crisis” Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Follow journalist Feras Kilani on the ground in war-torn Benghazi, birthplace of Libya’s uprising and now besieged by ISIS and warring militias. Also this hour, Safa Al-Ahmad makes a dangerous trip to report on the fighting in Yemen.

Nature “The Last Orangutan Eden” Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Follow a band of orangs that use tools, share food, forage together and create a distinct culture. Ecologist Chris Morgan (“Animal Homes”) travels to the jungles of Northern Sumatra to document the efforts to save its wild orangutan population. Nova “Operation Lighthouse Rescue” Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

The Gay Head Lighthouse, a historic landmark perched high on the cliffs of Martha’s Vineyard, is soon to become the next victim of the ocean’s relentless erosion of the island’s cliffs. Join engineers as they race to rescue this national treasure. A Chef’s Life “Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea” Thursday, May 5, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m. Chef Vivian and her husband, Ben, leave New York to open a restaurant in her small North Carolina hometown. Vivian revisits the Southern tradition of "putting up" corn and shares her method for making smoked corn relish. As the episode concludes, a devastating setback threatens their new life. The Scene, Episode Five Thursday, May 5, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

We span the gamut of artistic expression in this episode starting with Jackie Paolella's music and Julian Haskins' painting. From there, succumb to the charm of Ann Mazzocca's dance and the irresistible pull of Richard Perkins and Tabitha Lopez' photography. GlobeTrekker “Food Hour: Ireland” Thursday, May 5, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Globe Trekker Bobby Chinn samples oysters in Galway, fishes for salmon in Connemara, plays a tune or two with The Chieftains in Westport, visits the Nenagh Agricultural Show, judges a baking competition in Tipperary, and learns the history of Guinness in Dublin. Jazz “Dedicated to Chaos (1940-1945)” Friday, May 6, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m. Young rebels take jazz in startling new directions, but their innovations are largely unnoticed amidst the war effort. In Europe, jazz is banned by the Nazis and embraced by their opponents as a symbol of freedom and democracy. Austin City Limits “Sarah Jarosz/The Milk Carton Kids” Saturday, May 7, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ACL showcases new acoustic music with Sarah Jarosz and The Milk Carton Kids. Multi-instrumentalist Jarosz highlights her album Build Me Up From Bones; the Milk Carton Kids play folk songs from their LP The Ash & Clay. Doc Martin “Facta Non Verba” Saturday, May 7, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m. After Martin and Louisa tell Dr. Timoney about their failed date night, she questions their compatibility; Erica, the new art teacher at Portwenn School, moves in with her daughter; Louisa's happiness at finding a permanent teacher is short lived. Call the Midwife, Season 5, Episode 6 Sunday, May 8, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

See the consequences of a woman’s decision not to report a rape and a mother’s decision to conceal her daughter’s pregnancy. Shelagh and Timothy secretly organize a long-overdue family camping holiday. Wallander Season 4 on Masterpiece “The White Lioness” Sunday, May 8, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

The case of a missing Swede in South Africa leads Wallander down a dangerous path. Worst of all, he’s having blackouts. Mr. Selfridge Season 4 on Masterpiece, Episode Seven

Sunday, May 8, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

The Whiteleys deal starts to look bad. A reporter confronts Jimmy. Grove undertakes a good deed and a new project before retiring. Harry and Mae also retire. Antiques Roadshow “Cleveland” (Hour One) Monday, May 9, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Discover hidden treasures such as 1920 World Series stubs, a Charles Rohlfs music stand from around 1905 and an Ohio folk art double portrait, ca. 1838. One is the top find of the night! Independent Lens “Peace Officer” Monday, May 9, 2016, 9:00-11:30 p.m.

Meet Dub Lawrence, a crusading former sheriff whose investigations highlight the increasingly militarized state of American police. He established Utah’s first SWAT team, only to see that same unit kill his son-in-law in a controversial standoff. Independent Lens “The Armor of Light” Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 8:00-10:30 p.m.

Meet two Christians — an Evangelical anti-abortion activist and an African-American mother whose son was murdered — who find common ground in the fight against the rising tide of gun violence. Nature “Nature’s Perfect Partners” Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Learn the value of teamwork among animal partners, even ones as odd but perfect as hippo and fish. There are times in life when all you need is a little help. Sea and land animals collaborate using brainpower to solve complex problems and stay alive. Nova “Bombing Hitler’s Supergun” Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m. In the spring of 1943, Hitler hatched a diabolical “supergun” in an effort to turn the tide of the war back in his favor. Now, follow historians and engineers as they retrace how such a weapon could work … and how it could be destroyed. Nazi Mega Weapons “Blitzkrieg” Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. In the first years of WWII, Germany crushes its enemies in a series of offensives coined “Blitzkrieg” or “Lightning War.” Stuka bombers blast a path though enemy lines, then Panzer divisions cut through defenses. Together they’re unstoppable. A Chef’s Life “Strawberry Stay at Home” Thursday, May 12, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m. Vivian and Ben rebuild their restaurant against the backdrop of the Southern harbinger of spring, the strawberry. Their twins go on their first strawberry-picking excursion, and Vivian and a friend develop a recipe for coconut cornbread strawberry shortcake with basil whipped cream. The Scene, Episode Six Thursday, May 12, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

Glass artist Charlotte Potter's work is on fire! In 2015, the Glass Studio Manager and Programming Director at the Chrysler Glass Studio was granted her first solo exhibition at the famed Heller Gallery in New York. The only thing that could possibly go wrong? An ice storm bad enough to shut down the entire subway system. GlobeTrekker “Puerto Rico” Thursday, May 12, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. Zay Harding visits San Juan, the El Yunque National Forest, the Camuy River Caves National Park and the coffee-producing central highlands. Along the way he discovers why Puerto Rico is

known as the "island of enchantment," boasting sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich colonial history, and great music. Jazz “Risk (1945-1955)” Friday, May 13, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m. Jazz, the official symbol of American democracy abroad, splinters at home into different camps: white and black, cool and hot, East and West, traditional and modern. Miles Davis becomes the most influential musician of his generation. Austin City Limits “Gary Clark Jr./Courtney Barnett” Saturday, May 14, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Experience the contemporary R&B of Austin’s Gary Clark Jr. as he plays songs from his album The Story of Sonny Boy Slim. Rocking Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett performs tunes from Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit. Doc Martin “The Doctor is Out” Saturday, May 14, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m. Martin finds himself trapped by Annie Winton, who desperately wants him to try to save her husband Jim; Louisa is worried about Martin; PC Penhale drives Louisa up to Winton Farm, where they discover Martin performing a life-saving operation on Jim. Call the Midwife, Season 5, Episode 7 Sunday, May 15, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Witness Dr. Turner’s excitement about the contraceptive pill, Patsy’s struggles to help a transient woman determined to avoid the maternity home, Nurse Crane’s help in a post-natal emergency and the return of Sister Evangelina. Wallander Season 4 on Masterpiece “A Lesson in Love” Sunday, May 15, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

A knife-slashed corpse takes Wallander on a chase for the victim’s missing daughter. Increasingly forgetful, he breaks a cardinal rule of policing. Mr. Selfridge Season 4 on Masterpiece, Episode Eight Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

Josie takes on a new role and an old one. Whiteleys’ troubles lead Jimmy and Mr. Crabb to take a big risk. Found out, Jimmy takes desperate measures. Antiques Roadshow “Cleveland” (Hour Two) Monday, May 16, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Join ROADSHOW in the journey to Cleveland and learn about items such as an Ohio salt-glazed figural stoneware match stand, an 1863 Civil War grave marker group and a 1964 Manoucher Yektai oil painting. Which find is valued at $65,000? Independent Lens “Dogtown Redemption” Monday, May 16, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m.

Meet street recyclers who fight to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Oakland, California. Their poignant personal stories raise questions about race, class and the rights of the poor. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Albuquerque” Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Trace a woman’s connection to a Native-American code talker; a man’s deep New Mexican roots; an ancestor whose life resembles a Wild West tale; queries about a tie to the explosive Trinity Test; and a man’s link to a famous comic book heroine. Secrets of the Dead “Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb” Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Learn about the legendary queen Cleopatra, who ruled the Egyptian empire. Will an amateur archaeologist’s theory reveal where the queen’s lost tomb is hidden? Frontline “The Secret History of ISIS” Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. Get the inside story of the creation of ISIS and learn how the U.S. missed the many warning signs. The film uncovers the terror group’s earliest plans, the Islamic radicals who became its leaders and the American failures to stop ISIS’ brutal rise. Nature “Jungle Animal Hospital” Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Witness the day-to-day drama at one of the world’s wildest hospitals deep in the Guatemalan jungle. A vet and his team take on dangerous challenges as they care for endangered animals — from stitching up a rare baby bird to wresting a crocodile. Genius by Stephen Hawking “Can We Time Travel?/Are We Alone?” Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m.

“Can We Time Travel?” Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to determine if time travel is possible. The fascinating journey of discovery features DeLoreans, atomic clocks, a giant black hole and a large swath of New York City. “Are We Alone?” Join Professor Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to work out the likelihood of alien life out there in the universe. See why the team has their minds blown in a way they were never expecting. A Chef’s Life “Pimp My Grits” Thursday, May 19, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m. The restaurant gears up for a practice service when the new equipment and new menu will be tested in real time - but nothing is going as planned. One of the big changes to the restaurant's menus is the addition of a section called "Pimp My Grits," where Vivian exalts the lowly, quintessentially Southern ingredient in four distinct ways. Reel South “The Last Barn Dance” Thursday, May 19, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m. A story about farming, fragility, and a fight to save the family business. Randy Lewis struggles to save his dairy farm in the piedmont region of North Carolina, where dozens of family-owned dairies have disappeared. While keeping the business afloat Randy also hosts one of the only true old-time barn dances left in the region, keeping the tradition alive and the community that loves it. A film by Jason Arthurs. GlobeTrekker “Top 10 South American Adventures” Thursday, May 19, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. In this Globe Trekker special, Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Elis Nevitt, Matt Young, Megan McCormick and Zay Harding travel all across South America - to Guyana, Venezuela, Columbia, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil - in search of the continent's Top 10 adventures, which include white water rafting in untamed waters, searching for giant anaconda snakes, trekking to the world's highest waterfalls, and climbing to the snow-capped summit of the Lanin Volcano in the Andes Mountains. Jazz “The Adventure (1955-1960)” Friday, May 20, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m. As rhythm and blues and rock ’n’ roll erode jazz’ audience further, the music nonetheless enjoys a time of great creativity. Free-jazz challenges all the jazz conventions, provoking a debate about the genre’s definition that continues to this day. Jazz “A Masterpiece by Midnight (1961-Present)”

Friday, May 20, 2016, 11:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. In the 1960s, jazz becomes divided into “schools”—Dixieland, swing, bop, hard bop, cool, modal, free, avant-garde. The question of what is jazz and what isn’t rages, dividing audiences, dividing musicians, dividing generations. Austin City Limits “Kendrick Lamar” Saturday, May 21, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Experience an hour of contemporary hip-hop from Grammy-nominated superstar Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper plays songs from his acclaimed LP, To Pimp a Butterfly, alongside his hits. Doc Martin: The Movie Saturday, May 21, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m. When successful but unhappy Doctor Martin Bamford discovers his wife, Petronella, has been sleeping with three of his friends, his world is ripped apart. Bamford flees London and heads for the small fishing village of Port Isaac, on the north coast of Cornwall. DOC MARTIN: THE MOVIE tells the story of Martin Bamford as he works out the big questions in his life.

Call the Midwife, Season 5, Episode 8 Sunday, May 22, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Join the residents of Poplar as Dr. Turner jumps into action to prevent further infant deformities, Nonnatus House tries to cope with a tragedy and there’s joy all around at a wedding reception. Wallander Season 4 on Masterpiece “The Troubled Man” Sunday, May 22, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m.

With his memory failing, Wallander draws on primal instincts to crack a decades-old submarine mystery. But is it finally curtains for Kurt? Mr. Selfridge Season 4 on Masterpiece, Episode Nine Sunday, May 22, 2016, 10:30-11:30 p.m.

The press links Harry with Jimmy’s demise. Suppliers refuse to sell. Stockholders are up in arms. Meanwhile, the store’s 20th anniversary sale approaches. What’s Harry to do? Antiques Roadshow “Cleveland” (Hour Three) Monday, May 23, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Travel to Cleveland to see outstanding vintage finds like a “Big Bronco” coin-operated horse made around 1952, a Bill Watterson archive, ca. 1975, and a Tiffany & Co. pendant watch necklace. Can you guess the $40,000-$60,000 treasure? POV “The Return” Monday, May 23, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

In 2012, California shortened the sentences of thousands of “lifers.” See this unprecedented reform through the eyes of those on the front lines—freed prisoners, families turned upside down and attorneys and judges wrestling with an untested law. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Miami” Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Follow genealogists as they trace stories about Pocahontas, a Cuban grandfather’s secret past, the impact of WWII on a Filipino family, changes wrought by the Tuskegee experiment and a possibly villainous ancestor. Secrets of the Dead “Teotihuacan’s Lost Kings” Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Follow a team of scientists exploring royal tombs beneath the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacán. After decades of research, these imperial burial chambers may reveal clues about the long-lost Teotihuacán culture and its mysterious people. Frontline “The Business of Disaster” Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. Disasters are big business. Follow an investigation with NPR into who profits when disaster strikes. The film focuses on Superstorm Sandy: the thousands still not home, the agencies that were supposed to help and the companies that made millions. Nature “Meet the Coywolf” Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Unravel the mysteries that define the coywolf, a mixture of western coyote and eastern wolf. Tag along as scientists study this new top predator, tracking it from the wilderness of Ontario through the streets of Toronto all the way to NYC. Genius by Stephen Hawking “Why Are We Here?/Where Did the Universe Come From?” Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 9:00-11:00 p.m. “Why Are We Here?” Join Stephen Hawking as he sets three ordinary people a truly mind-bending challenge: Can they work out why they exist at all? Hawking takes them down a rabbit hole of profound realizations, helping them think like philosophers as much as scientists. “Where Did the Universe Come From?” Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to work out where the universe came from. Hawking leads the trio on an extraordinary journey of discovery featuring racing cars, ice-skaters, balloons and running tracks. A Chef’s Life “Cracklin’ Kitchen” Thursday, May 26, 2016, 9:00-9:30 p.m. Vivian goes about christening the restaurant's new "whole animal, no waste" program with two little pigs from Warren Brothers' farm. She uses everything - including the skin - and, on her father's recommendation, demonstrates how to make sweet potatoes with cracklins. Reel South “Tommy! The Dreams I Keep Inside Me” Thursday, May 26, 2016, 9:30-10:00 p.m. A touching portrait of Tommy Onorato, a 60 year-old man with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the life-long dream of singing with a Big Band. Armed with his golden voice and his All-American optimism, Tommy embarks on a quest to have the "world on a string." A film by Rodrigo Dorfman.

GlobeTrekker “Tough Trains: Cuba’s Sugar Railroads” Thursday, May 26, 2016, 10:00-11:00 p.m. Cuba was one of the first countries in the world to build a railway, starting all the way back in 1837. At the time, Cuba was the world's largest sugar producer, and its early railways were designed not with passengers in mind, but to transport sugarcane to the mills, and refined sugar to the ports. In this episode, host Ian Wright goes on an eye-opening and hair-raising train journey across the Caribbean island of Cuba. The Communist country's railway network is dilapidated and very unreliable, but it ends up being a fantastically enjoyable trip. The Highwaymen: American Masters Friday, May 27, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Discover the story behind the pioneering outlaw country music supergroup that featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, told through vintage performances and new interviews about life on the road and in the studio. Willie Nelson: Gershwin Prize Friday, May 27, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

Enjoy an all-star tribute to singer and songwriter Willie Nelson, the 2015 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Nelson’s lyrics give voice to America’s heartland and his music pushes genre boundaries. Austin City Limits “Foo Fighters” Saturday, May 28, 2016, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Superstar rockers Foo Fighters return to the ACL stage. The band, with special guests, features songs from the best-selling Sonic Highways. Doc Martin – Seven Grumpy Seasons Saturday, May 28, 2016, 9:00-10:30 p.m. A behind-the-scenes look at the seventh season of 'Doc Martin' includes interviews with producers, cast members, and the director Ben Gregor. National Memorial Day Concert (2016) Sunday, May 29, 2016, 8:00-9:30 p.m.; rpt. 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Join co-hosts Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna for the 27th broadcast of this night of remembrance honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. Antiques Roadshow “Baton Rouge” (Hour Three) Monday, May 30, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Highlights include an early 19th-century Louisiana work table stored in a barn for several decades; collection of Confederate Civil War letters found in the wall of a Mississippi house; a Porfirio Salinas oil, ca. 1935, in its original frame. Ted Talks “War and Peace” Monday, May 30, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Join those who have experienced war—fighters, journalists, psychologists and more—to learn how it affects everyone. Hear extraordinary, passionate talks and performances from Adam Driver, Rufus Wainwright, Sebastian Junger and many more vital voices. POV “Of Men and War” Monday, May 30, 2016, 10:00-11:30 p.m.

At a first-of-its-kind PTSD treatment center in California, follow Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families on their paths to recovery as they attempt to make peace with their pasts, their loved ones and themselves. Genealogy Roadshow, Season 3 “Houston” Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Investigate a re-enactor’s Texas roots; learn about Andersonville prison; find out if a black man’s ancestors fought for the Confederacy; and uncover one woman’s link to a prominent Texas figure and another’s connection to the Cherokee Freedman. Secrets of the Dead “Jamestown’s Dark Winter” Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets. What do the newly discovered bones of a 14-year-old English girl reveal about what really happened during the winter of 1609?