The cast of Top Hat

Next week, Irving Berlin classics come to life on Great Performances, FRONTLINE looks into the battle between President Trump and the Federal Reserve and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!

A snorkeling man holding a conch shell underwater.

View Finders: British Virgin Islands - Monday, May 11 at 9 PM

Paul and Chris sail the British Virgin Islands, exploring vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and local culture. They meet with community leaders and conservationists, highlighting the blend of tradition and ecology. The episode showcases the BVI's resilient beauty and spirited communities, emphasizing the crucial need to protect coral reefs and wildlife. 

A woman holding a baby.

Your Fantastic Mind: Building the Brain - Monday, May 11 at 9:30 PM

This episode explores how brain development can be shaped from pregnancy through the school years. In one story, a program promoting early language exposure is used to strengthen infants’ developing brains. In another, structured literacy draws on the science of how the brain learns to read.

Independent Lens: Natchez - Monday, May 11 at 10 PM

In a Mississippi town, historic homes fuel a tourism economy rooted in antebellum nostalgia. Through tour guides, homeowners and activists, Natchez captures how public history is performed and how unresolved racial tensions have shaped the town.

FRONTLINE: The President vs. The Fed - Tuesday, May 12 at 10 PM

FRONTLINE investigates President Trump’s unprecedented challenges to the Federal Reserve—and what it means for the economy, tracing the battle between Trump and the Fed as the central bank steers the economy through an increasingly precarious moment.

Great Performances: Irving Berlin's Top Hat - Friday, May 15 at 10 PM

Enjoy this acclaimed musical inspired by the 1935 movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, featuring a timeless score by Irving Berlin, including classics like “Cheek to Cheek,” “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”