RMPBS E-Promo Highlights Guide FEBRUARY 2026

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Antiques Roadshow NEW EPISODES

School of Champions Phoebe & Jay

NEW KIDS SERIES

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Primetime Highlights

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elcome to February on RMPBS! This month we will celebrate Black History with several programs reflecting on the Black Experience. Look for the (BHM) tag on programs that are reflecting and celebrating the journeys and accomplishments of Black excellence. Starting off with an all-new series, Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History with Henry Louis Gates premieres, Triumph: Tampa’s Untold Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement, and Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates. We also have new Frontline episodes focusing on the crisis in Venezuela, new episodes of Independent Lens, NATURE, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, NOVA, and the series premiere of Phoebe & Jay on KIDS. ALL PROGRAMMING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. VISIT RMPBS.ORG/SCHEDULE FOR UPDATES, CHANGES, AND QUESTIONS.

Black and Jewish America

AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY (BHM) NEW EPISODES TUESDAYS | 8 PM Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is a four-part series tracing the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — defined by solidarity and strained by division. Drawn together by racism and antisemitism, they forged civic and cultural bonds, especially during the civil rights era. The series explores both the challenges and enduring promise of that alliance.

Nature:

PARENTHOOD NEW EPISODES WEDNESDAYS | 7 PM The new, acclaimed David Attenborough documentary series explores the universal challenges and ingenious strategies of animal parents raising young across diverse habitats, while also touching on human parents’ instincts and adaptation in a changing world, connecting to natural parenting themes like attachment parenting and sustainable living.

NOVA

SCIENCE & NATURE NEW EPISODES WEDNESDAYS | 8 PM Explore big questions in science, technology, and the natural world through in-depth, documentary-style films, featuring interviews with researchers and CGI to explain complex topics from space exploration and ancient civilizations to AI, climate change, and human biology, answering fundamental questions about “how things work” and “what’s next” for humanity and Earth.

PHOTOS: PBS, NATURE, NOVA

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Local Program Highlights RMPBS Originals CASH OUT

THUR Feb 5 | 7 PM May 1st marked 5 years of legal sports betting in Colorado.

How has this legalization affected Colorado’s economy, businesses, sports industry, and population in general? This series examines Colorado sports betting from beginning to present day and follows a four-chapter arc of excitement, anxiety, disappointment and hopeful recovery that mirrors the experience of placing a bet.

Gabriel’s Daughter (BHM) THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CLARA BROWN THUR Feb 5 | 8 PM Gabriel’s Daughter the Life and Legacy of Clara Brown tells the true story of an African American pioneer by integrating the perspective of a world-premiere American opera about her life. Newly freed from enslavement, Clara walked along-side a wagon-train as a laundress and cook from Kentucky to the gold mines of Colorado. However, Clara was seeking a treasure beyond gold, she longed to find her only surviving daughter Eliza Jane, sold away from her at an auction.

This is [Not] Who We Are DOCUMENTARY (BHM)

THUR Feb 5 | 9 PM This documentary explores the gap between Boulder, Colorado’s progressive self-image and the experiences of its small, resilient Black community. Boulder is emblematic of predominantly white communities that profess an inclusive ethic but live a different reality. The film reveals explores the roots of institutional racism, and opens pathways for dialogue, insight, and positive change.

Steve Berman, MD

AN AMERICAN PEDIATRICIAN THUR FEB 12 | 7 PM This special chronicles the extraordinary life and career of one of America’s most trailblazing doctors and child advocates. Retrace the trail Dr. Berman left behind, paving new ground for childhood immunizations, bringing healthcare to developing countries and pushing lawmakers to profoundly change the landscape of Colorado’s healthcare, in order to protect its most vulnerable children.

PHOTOS: GABRIEL’S DAUGHTER, PBS

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Local Program Highlights CO-Existing with Wildfire DOCUMENTARY

THUR Feb 12 | 8 PM CO-Existing with Wildfire documents the impact of wildfires in Colorado, showcasing what federal and state government organizations are doing to help, while emphasizing the critical role of homeowners in preventing wildfires. Expert interviews with local foresters, researchers, state fire officials, Colorado Congressmen, and personal stories of the impact of wildfires and mitigation efforts.

Fire Lives Here

DOCUMENTARY THUR Feb 12 | 8:30 PM An intimate journey into the heart of Colorado’s Front Range, where fire is not just a threat—but a force of renewal. Through the voices of scientists, firefighters, and forest stewards, this documentary reveals how fire shapes the land, restores our forests, and holds the key to protecting the places we love.

Colorado Experience MOUNTAIN ESCAPES

THUR Feb 19 | 7 PM Discover how lodging has changed with transportation throughout Colorado. From stage coaches and railroads, to the autobus and eventually cars, tourists have increasingly flocked to Colorado’s mountains. Venture to Grand Lake and Steamboat to discover the history behind some of the favorite places to stay while making a mountain escape.

Colorado Experience

NATIVE HORSES THUR Feb 19 | 7:30 PM The history of our country has always been told from the colonizers’ perspective. One mythology is that horses integrated into Native American cultures after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, but the truth was found hiding in plain sight – in both oral histories and the bones of Native horses.

Archaeologists and Native Americans come together to retell the story of the horse.

PHOTOS: PBS

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Local Program Highlights Colorado Experience

MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY

THUR Feb 19 | 8 PM It’s been called The Road to Hell—and just as often, the most beautiful drive in Colorado. The Million Dollar Highway is awe-inspiring and death-defying, a road many believed could never be built. In truth, it almost wasn’t— carved through some of the steepest, hardest, and most unforgiving mountain passes at a devastating human cost, borne by both the Ute people and the laborers who blasted, dug, and drilled it into existence.

Live on KUVO!

CECIL & ARI ALEXANDER Fri Feb 20 | 9:30 PM Ari Alexander, a Danish-American artist, holds a deep connection to both jazz and singer-songwriter traditions.

Cecil, an award-winning jazz guitarist, was a finalist in the prestigious Herbie Hancock Competition in 2019. The couple visited the KUVO JAZZ studios in June 2025 to perform some of their original compositions.

Colorado Experience

THE FABULOUS CLEO (BHM)

THUR Feb 26 | 7 PM Meet Cleo Parker Robinson, a pioneer for Black excellence.

Throughout her 53-year career, Cleo has become a cultural ambassador that has influenced the world of dance, not only in Denver, but across the globe. She has paved the way for many generations of talented dancers to take center stage and has been a true pillar of the Five Points community for over five decades.

Colorado Experience

UNCOVERING DEARFIELD (BHM) THUR Feb 26 | 7:30 PM This episode uncovers the history of Dearfield, a oncethriving Black settlement founded during the Great Migration. Situated on the arid plains east of Greeley, Dearfield was more than a community; it was a dream of prosperity and autonomy for Black settlers seeking refuge from the racial tensions of the South. This episode traces the rise and decline of this town and its impact.

PHOTOS: PBS

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Local Program Highlights Colorado Experience

BLACK COWBOYS (BHM)

THUR Feb 26 | 8 PM Black cowboy culture is experiencing a renaissance. Creators are reclaiming a long-overlooked legacy deeply rooted in Colorado history—from the pioneering Exodusters to Lu Vason, founder of Denver’s Bill Pickett Rodeo. As Black history faces growing threats, this documentary highlights the enduring impact of Black cowboys and the voices redefining the culture today.

Live on KUVO!

A RUSSELL MALONE TRIBUTE (BHM) Fri Feb 27 | 10 PM Russell Malone left us on August 23, 2024 and his friends are paying homage to his music and memory. Guitarist Bobby Broom and Russell‘s band members take the stage to create a night of remarkable music! Bobby Broom took up guitar at 12 and five years later, in 1977, made his first appearance with Sonny Rollins at Carnegie Hall.

PHOTOS: PBS

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What to Watch Feb 1 - 8 Triumph: TAMPA’S UNTOLD CHAPTER IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (BHM)

MON Feb 2 | 10 PM Set in 1960s Florida, this powerful documentary uncovers a hidden chapter of the Civil Rights Movement. A courageous group of Black high school students organized peaceful sit-ins at a downtown lunch counter, sparking a wave of change across the city. Their actions grew into a movement that opened restaurants, theaters, pools, and beaches to all. Through firsthand accounts and historical footage, the film brings to life the voices of ordinary people who transformed their community—and helped reshape a nation.

PHOTO COURTESY OF FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Finding Your Roots

LOVE & BASKETBALL (BHM) TUE Feb 3 | 7 PM Featuring basketball superstars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul, and exploring their family histories, revealing hidden stories of courage and talent.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PBS

Secrets of the Dead

THE QUEST FOR CAMELOT WED Feb 4 | 9 PM Can the stories about King Arthur be proven true? Was the legendary court of Camelot a real place? Join Prof. Mark Horton on his journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WEDU PBS

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What to Watch Feb 9 - 15 NOVA

MAMMAL ORIGINS WED Feb 11 | 8 PM

PHOTO COURTESY OF INDEPENDENT LENS

Independent Lens: THE LIBRARIANS MON Feb 9 | 9 PM When lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the front lines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on racerelated and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

Uncover the surprising ancient origins of mammals, a story that began long before the dinosaurs’ reign. Surveying Earth’s tumultuous past reveals how some of our earliest ancestors, the therapsids – creatures that looked like reptiles but were starting to develop mammalian traits – survived multiple global catastrophes. Through remarkable adaptations like burrowing and the emergence of warmbloodedness, they forged a lineage that persevered against all odds. Fascinating fossil clues and cutting-edge science reveal how a small, resilient group of animals faced extinction events, outlived giants, and ultimately gave rise to the diverse world of mammals we know today, including us.

PHOTO COURTESY OF FRONTLINE

Frontline

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA TUE FEB 10 | 9 PM Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis, characterized by health system collapse, food insecurity, mass migration (over 3M fled by 2019), political tension, and alleged government corruption linked to drug trafficking and human rights abuses, with recent investigations focusing on US policy impacts on Venezuelan families and deportation issues.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NOVA

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What to Watch Feb 16 - 21 Raise Your Head Up: FREEDOM COLONIES IN AMERICA (BHM)

MON Feb 16 | 10 PM After the Civil War, four million formerly enslaved people were set free, but most had no place to go. Wanting autonomy over their lives, many formed Freedom Colonies, living far away from the racism of Jim Crow. This program follows four of these communities struggling to keep their legacies alive.

PHOTO COURTESY OF NOVA

NATURE

PARENTHOOD: OCEANS WED Feb 18 | 7 PM Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. In Australia, an orca mother teaches her young how to hunt blue whales, while in Indonesia, a Banggai cardinalfish protects his young inside his mouth.

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN MASTERS

American Masters:

SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE (BHM) FRI Feb 20 | 8 PM A kaleidoscopic portrait of the visionary jazz musician, composer, and poet known as Sun Ra and the musical, historical, and philosophical currents that shaped him.

PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB

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What to Watch Feb 22 - 28 State of the Union Address

A PBS NEWS SPECIAL TUE Feb 24 | 7 PM

PHOTO COURTESY OF PBS

Great Performances MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS AWARDS WITH AARP THE MAGAZINE SUN Feb 22 | 6 PM Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show in which Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.

The speech on Feb. 24 will mark Trump’s first State of the Union of his second term. Although he did speak to a joint session of Congress in March last year, technically, it was not considered a formal State of the Union address.

Typically, presidents address a joint session of Congress early on during their first year before delivering State of the Union addresses to Congress in subsequent years.

What is the State of the Union?

According to Congress’ website, the State of the Union address is a speech where the president reports on the “current condition of the United States” as well as a place to give policy proposals ahead of the legislative year.

Roots of Comedy WITH JESUS TREJO (BHM) THUR Feb 26 | 8:30 PM Jesus Trejo travels to Denver to meet a comic whose life on the river is as important as his life on stage. Eeland Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado where he often calls on his experience as a wildlife biologist.

PHOTO COURTESY OF INDEPENDENT LENS

Independent Lens:

THE INQUISITOR (BHM) MON Feb 23 | 9 PM Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.

PHOTO COURTESY OF USA TODAY, EELAND STRIBLING

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