Black cowboy reenactor at Mescal Movie set in AZ.

Black cowboy reenactor at Mescal Movie set in AZ.

Credit: American Public Television

Next week, Sunday night favorites return with all-new seasons, historians, guides and descendants tell the untold stories of the Wild West, and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!  

Professor T: Season 4 - Sunday, August 24 at 8 PM 

After Season 3’s shocking finale, Jasper struggles to face police work. But, with the support of Dan and Helena, he is soon solving cases once more. In addition to crime and mystery, Jasper’s personal life begins to blossom.

The Marlow Murder Club on MASTERPIECE: Season 2 - Sunday, August 24 at 9 PM 

When a series of new, unsettling crimes shock Marlow, the sleuthing trio is once again pulled into a tangled mystery filled with secrets, suspects, and scandal, as they assist DCI Tanika Malik in her official investigations.

Unforgotten on MASTERPIECE: Season 6 - Sunday, August 24 at 10 PM 

Join DCI Jess James, DI Sunny Khan, and their team as they investigate the hidden truth behind mysterious human remains found in East London.

Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue - Monday, August 25 at 10 PM 

A man of his surroundings and culture, a man of his times, a vigorously collected and admired figure, the “Blue Dog” painter has a legacy that endures. George Rodrigue, his story, his artistic contribution, his entire life, are a vivid part of the Louisiana landscape and continue to be an important part of the art world in America and beyond.

POV: A New Kind of Wilderness - Monday, August 25 at 11 PM 

On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, striving to be wild and free. But when tragedy strikes, their idyllic world is shattered, forcing them to navigate the expectations of modern society. This intimate and soulful documentary explores love, growing up, and how we navigate life after loss.

The Real Wild West - Tuesday, August 26 at 8 PM

This four-part series reveals the unknown history of America's Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen, meet the diverse pioneers who shaped the country, including Black and Hispanic cowboys, female homesteaders, immigrants and tribal leaders.

American Experience - Clearing the Air: The War on Smog - Tuesday, August 26 at 10 PM

Revisit 1940s Los Angeles, when a mysterious cloud of smoke descended over the city, sickening residents. The struggle to determine the cause and then the cure for smog would take years of scientific investigation and bipartisan determination.