Below is the
NBC SATAMTIME SCHEDULE for Monday April 1, 2019 - Sunday April 21, 2019:
"VETS SAVING PETS"
"NERVE-WRACKING (VSP126)"
ORIGINAL
04/06/2019 (09:00AM - 09:30AM) (Saturday) : Lucky to be alive after an unfortunate car accident, Oreo the cat is presented to Dr. Sharon French to see if she can repair the host of issues in his mouth and jaw and restore the feline to normal life. Later, Dr. Debbie James finds herself faced with two dogs that both have mysterious neurological issues. The first, Lulu the Bulldog, exhibits a head-bobbing disorder that seems to be common among the Bulldog breed. Then, a senior pooch named Cedric stumbles and scuffs his paws while walking. Will Dr. James' neurological tests assist in narrowing down the potential problems?
"THE CHAMPION WITHIN"
"BACK ON TRACK (HOC314)"
REPEAT
04/06/2019 (09:30AM - 10:00AM) (Saturday) : In today's episode, we meet the president of Sonoma Raceway, Steve Page, who sprung into
ACTION after forest fires devastated Sonoma County. Steve used his resources and influence to not only rebuild the Sonoma Raceway, but to help put the community back on track. Then, Mackenzie McRee's setback took years to overcome, as scoliosis kept her from everyday activities, not to mention golf. With hard work, Mackenzie was able to overcome what hurt her most and
RISE above the bullying she received for her scoliosis to find solace on the golf course. Then, we hit the ice with Olympic gold medalists Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux. The Lamoureux twins are not only leaders on the U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey Team, but also leaders for gender equality in sports. After boycotting the International Ice Hockey Federation in 2017, the Lamoureux twins not only won an Olympic Gold Medal for the U.S., they took a huge step for women's rights in every sport. Plus, from a young age, Joanne Reid knew she wanted to be one of her country's next big sprinting superstars. Along the way, the 16-year-old has had plenty of national heroes to look up to.
TV-G
"THE VOYAGER WITH JOSH GARCIA"
"FUN FIRSTS IN BARBADOS (VJG318)"
ORIGINAL
04/06/2019 (10:00AM - 10:30AM) (Saturday) : Josh makes his first voyage to Barbados, which celebrates its diverse Caribbean culture mixed with over 300 years of British rule and traditions. At a beach on Carlisle Bay in historic Bridgetown, Josh meets a local diver who explains a tradition unique to Barbados: thoroughbred racehorses led to the sea for a morning therapeutic swim. Next, Josh takes a food tour with a local historian and foodie to learn all about the complex Barbadian cuisine, which is a combination of British and Caribbean flavors. Its dishes are known to be spicy, but not necessarily super-hot spicy. Cricket is the national sport, and Josh is excited to visit a legendary cricket club where he meets with a coach to learn all about the game and test his skills with a ball and bat. After suiting up, he gives it a try and gains a new appreciation for the difficulty of the sport. Finally, Josh goes for a snorkeling adventure in a location known to be a habitat for sea turtles. Not only does Josh get to swim with one, he gets to observe other sea life in the clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
TV-G
"EARTH ODYSSEY WITH DYLAN DREYER"
"TURKEY (EDD106)"
REPEAT
04/06/2019 (10:30AM - 11:00AM) (Saturday) : We travel to Turkey, wedged between Europe and the Middle East. Discover why Turkey is a country of extreme temperatures and landscapes. We go rock climbing with Turkey's Anatolian wild goats as they trek along thousand-foot cliffs. In Turkey, conditions deteriorate with heavy downpours, blinding snowstorms and even burning heat. Find out how this country's largest land mammal, the brown bear, copes with such a hostile environment. We visit the country's alpine meadows where swarms of honey bees store up on nectar and water before heading back to their hives for the winter. We soar above the rock formations known as fairy chimneys created by ancient volcanoes and then head inland to Lake Yay. That's where we will find some of the most colorful birds in the world, including the bright pink greater flamingos. Watch as these long-limbed birds fish for shrimp in salty waters. With the moon as our guide, we follow along with seafaring leatherback turtles as they make their way to Turkey's wild coast. The sandy beaches are a popular nesting spot for the turtles, but there are plenty of predators like ghost crabs lurking nearby. As the baby loggerhead turtles finally hatch, it's a race back to open ocean waters before the crabs can catch up.
"CONSUMER 101"
"SAFETY FIRST (CNR116)"
ORIGINAL
04/06/2019 (11:00AM - 11:30AM) (Saturday) : Host Jack Rico meets the Consumer Reports team that tests how well cars handle a sudden swerve to avoid an obstacle in the road. Then, we head to the gadget durability lab, where testers scratch, drop and dunk cellphones and other devices to see how well they hold up. And some smart advice on how to protect your home from burglars when you go away on vacation.
"NATURALLY, DANNY SEO"
"ELEVATING OVERLOOKED INGREDIENTS (NDS318)"
ORIGINAL
04/06/2019 (11:30AM - 12:00PM) (Saturday) : Danny Seo mixes up a DIY facial cleanser that's loaded with natural benefits; transforms boring carrots into the star of a savory tartine; slices through a pineapple-cutting how-to before braiding and baking a golden-brown strudel; upcycles ice-pop sticks into eye-catching wrist bling; and creates a home freshener with ingredients you may already have in your pantry.
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"THE CHAMPION WITHIN"
"WORKING HARD AND ALWAYS WORKING (HOC301)"
04/13/2019 (09:30AM - 10:00AM) (Saturday) : Lauren Thompson hosts. We dive in with swimming prodigy Reece Whitley, learn how the Harlem Lacrosse School is bettering their students inside the classroom and on the field, and we skate with the the a U.S. sled hockey powerhouse program. Plus a look at how Marty Fleckman's work towards perfection backfired.
TV-G
"THE VOYAGER WITH JOSH GARCIA"
"SANDS OF TIME (VJG319)"
ORIGINAL
04/13/2019 (10:00AM - 10:30AM) (Saturday) : Josh arrives in the port city of Aqaba, Jordan, where he can see the countries of Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia from the coast. Though virtually landlocked, Jordan has 17 miles of coastline that attracts divers from all over the world because of coral reefs and other sea life that thrive off its beaches. To learn more about coral reefs and Jordan's conservation efforts, Josh meets with a local conservationist who takes him on a dive in the Red Sea. Next, Josh heads north to Wadi Rum, a protected desert wilderness of red sand dunes and granite rock formations. There, Josh meets with a member of a Bedouin tribe who shows him how to prepare Jordan's national dish, mansaf, and instructs him on the proper way to eat it. Finally, Josh visits the ancient Nabatean capital city of Petra. Built over 2,000 years ago, Petra is considered one of the most famous and important archaeological sites in the world, a spectacular marvel of Jordan's ancient ingenuity and place in world history.
TV-G
"EARTH ODYSSEY WITH DYLAN DREYER"
"GHATS (EDD109)"
ORIGINAL
04/13/2019 (10:30AM - 11:00AM) (Saturday) : Host Dylan Dreyer takes us to the Western Ghats mountains of India, where lion-tailed macaques enjoy a meal of jackfruit. Meanwhile, the Malabar giant squirrel also enjoys the forest's bounty. On the forest floor, cobras battle it out for domination, and a Draco lizard shows off only to attract the attention of a vine snake. On the other side of the mountains, a herd of chital deer graze and avoid Indian wild dogs and tigers. The people of India worship tigers with a "huli vesha" dance. Egrets and mugger crocodiles share the water. Asian elephants enjoy a day of eating, bathing and play.
"CONSUMER 101"
"SWEET SUCCESS (CNR117)"
ORIGINAL
04/13/2019 (11:00AM - 11:30AM) (Saturday) : It's an eye-opening wake-up call as host Jack Rico discovers how much added sugar could be lurking in his breakfast. Then, we discover how to build a stronger password to prevent would-be hackers from accessing our private data. And a first car is an exciting prospect for a teen but worrying for a parent - some invaluable tips from a Consumer Reports expert on what to look for.
"NATURALLY, DANNY SEO"
"ICE CREAM INNOVATION (NDS319)"
ORIGINAL
04/13/2019 (11:30AM - 12:00PM) (Saturday) : Danny Seo visits an ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, where innovative flavors create dairy-free treats that taste like the real deal; spices up twice-baked sweet potatoes with jalapeños, yogurt and pomegranate; creates candy-filled DIY piñatas; and offers alternatives to landfill-clogging plastic straws.
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"VETS SAVING PETS"
"MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE (VSP127)"
ORIGINAL
04/13/2019 (12:00PM - 12:30PM) (Saturday) : It's always a concern when an older, smaller dog like Timmy the poodle requires anesthesia to undergo surgery. In this case, Dr. Sharon French needs to attend to Timmy's apparent gum disease. Then, a young Italian Greyhound named Chelsea comes to a follow-up appointment with cardiologist Dr. Regan Williams, who had previously discovered a heart murmur. A proper blood test coupled with an ultrasound of the heart could be key to finding out what's wrong. Later, Bling Bling the Shih Tzu has a peculiar discharge coming from her eyes, leaving it up to ophthalmologist Dr. Heather Gray to attempt to repair the issue using a tricky surgical procedure.
"THE CHAMPION WITHIN"
"HOME VERSUS VISITORS (HOC302)"
REPEAT
04/20/2019 (09:30AM - 10:00AM) (Saturday) : We'll meet NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman and his wife Krissie to learn more about their Rescue Ranch that houses rescued wild
ANIMALS. We'll see how Matt Parziale's hometown is always there for their own. Olympic Silver Medalist Gus Kenworthy takes a camera and his skis to southwest Uganda. Then, the unforgettable final seconds of the 2012 Olympic triathlon. Lauren Thompson hosts.
TV-G
"THE VOYAGER WITH JOSH GARCIA"
"MALAYSIAN MELTING POT (VJG320)"
ORIGINAL
04/20/2019 (10:00AM - 10:30AM) (Saturday) : After sailing through the Strait of Malacca in southeast Asia, Josh's ship docks in Port Klang, Malaysia. From this great port, Josh sets off to explore Malaysia's capital, the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, where he discovers unique districts that maintain their cultural and religious ties to the country's Malay, Chinese and Indian roots. Josh's first stop is the Batu Caves, a series of caves and Hindu religious shrines formed out of a 400-million-year-old limestone hill, where he climbs 272 steps to reach the largest cave. His next experience is quite different: Josh tours an elephant conservation center that rehabilitates, relocates and provides homes to injured and displaced elephants. Finally, Josh goes on a food tour through different neighborhoods to learn how Malaysia's unique population has influenced its cuisine.
TV-G
"EARTH ODYSSEY WITH DYLAN DREYER"
"FALKLANDS (EDD110)"
ORIGINAL
04/20/2019 (10:30AM - 11:00AM) (Saturday) : Dylan Dreyer takes us to the rugged beauty of the Falkland Islands. The proud king penguin struts around and takes care of the eggs while sea lions also care for their young pups. Among the cliffs, rockhopper penguins make their way through ancient paths, careful to avoid fur seals. Next, gentoo penguins show off their speed and unique feeding method, chick chase and avoid a sea lion attack. Magellanic penguins meet up and make their nests in the same neighborhood as the massive elephant seal.
"CONSUMER 101"
"LIGHTS OUT (CNR118)"
ORIGINAL
04/20/2019 (11:00AM - 11:30AM) (Saturday) : Host Jack Rico gets a firsthand look at how to keep his house powered up during a blackout. Then, we meet a man who put a million miles on his car, and a Consumer Reports expert shares some tips to help you get more miles out of your car. And Jack learns the
SECRETS behind making a delicious - and healthy - smoothie.
"NATURALLY, DANNY SEO"
"SEBASTIAN'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY (NDS320)"
ORIGINAL
04/20/2019 (11:30AM - 12:00PM) (Saturday) : Danny Seo follows cacao from bean to bar at a Portland, Oregon, chocolate factory where bee pollen and other unconventional pairings produce surprisingly tasty treats; bakes granola bars that pack a punch of unusual energy; unwraps artful ideas for reusing gift paper; and rethinks ways to support local thrift stores.
TV-G
"VETS SAVING PETS"
"DR. FRENCH RESTORES A SMILE (VSP128)"
ORIGINAL
04/20/2019 (12:00PM - 12:30PM) (Saturday) : After a run-in with a tree while out playing fetch, poor Tessa needs the expertise of V.E.C. dentist Dr. Sharon French to repair her broken teeth. Then, police dog Magnum is brought in after breaking a back molar while taking down a criminal. While Dr. French attempts to remove the tooth and surrounding root, she discovers another worrisome problem in the German Shepherd. Later, Dr. French heads to
THE ZOO to relieve Rowdy the lion of an infected tooth, and she'll need the assistance of cardiologist Dr. Regan Williams to monitor his heart while he's under anesthetic.
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