Discover what’s coming up on WNMU-TV this April, including standout PBS programs, local productions, and special events. From primetime favorites to unique local broadcasts, here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss.

High School Bowl – Season Finals

Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of this season as top teams compete for the championship in WNMU-TV’s long-running academic quiz competition.

• Semifinal Matches – Friday, April 4 at 8/7c
• Championship Match – Friday, April 11 at 8/7c
• Season Wrap-Up with host Jim Koski – Friday, April 11 at 8:30/7:30c following the championship match

Ask the Experts

Get answers to your questions from local professionals during this interactive call-in program covering a variety of important topics.

• DNR – Wednesday, April 2 at 8/7c
• Doctors – Wednesdays, April 9 & April 23 at 8/7c
• Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) – Wednesday, April 16 at 8/7c
• Lawyers – Wednesday, April 30 at 8/7c

Fresh Coast Flashback – Check out fan favorite films from past years of Marquette’s Fresh Coast Film Festival. 
Airs Sunday, April 12 at 7/6c

Media Meet

Engage with regional leaders and experts as they discuss issues impacting the Upper Great Lakes in this weekly public affairs program.
Airs weekly on WNMU-TV. Full episodes also available for streaming.

Public Eye News

Get up-to-date local and national news, weather and sports from Northern Michigan University's student-produced daily newscast.
Airs Monday-Friday at 4/3c

What's U.P.

Stay connected to the community with updates on upcoming events across Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.
Airs periodically on WNMU-TV and online.

🌎 Earth Month

Celebrate Earth Month with programs exploring wildlife, conservation, and our changing environment.

• Our New World – Four individuals across continents navigate environmental change while seeking coexistence with wildlife.
  Airs Wednesdays, April 1 & 8 at 10 PM
• Wild Kratts: Our Blue and Green World – The team must help Martin and Chris reconcile in order to stop a new environmental threat.
  Airs Friday, April 10 at 1 PM; Friday, April 17 at 8 AM*; Sunday, April 26 at 7:30 AM
  *No Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
• Wilding – A couple attempts to restore their failing 400-year-old estate through rewilding.
  Airs Wednesday, April 22 at 10 PM
• Living by the Lake  – Discover how the residents of Beverly Shores, IN come together to protect their town.
  Airs Wednesday, April 22 at 11:30 PM

🇺🇸 America at 250

Programs exploring the history and meaning of American democracy.

• Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution – Lucy Worsley examines the dramatic events that led to the break between Britain and America.
  Airs Tuesdays, April 7 & 14 at 9 PM
• A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversation – Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen, and others discuss liberty, equality, and democracy.
  Airs Friday, April 17 at 10 PM

🎶 Live Performance

Enjoy music and arts programming featuring world-renowned performers.

• International Jazz Day from Abu Dhabi – Celebrate with a global all-star concert featuring top jazz artists.
  Airs Friday, April 24 at 10 PM
• Great Performances | Now Hear This (New Season) – Travel through Germany to explore the life of one of history’s greatest composers.
  Airs Fridays at 9 PM, starting April 10

🎭 Masterpiece/Drama on WNMU-TV

Sunday nights feature compelling drama series from PBS and MASTERPIECE.

• Call the Midwife – Season 15 – Joyce oversees a prenatal clinic and meets a concerned single mother.
  Airs Sundays at 8 PM
• The Forsytes – Jo confronts sabotage while Soames offers Irene a new future in Paris.
  Airs Sundays at 9 PM
• The Count of Monte Cristo – After escaping prison, Edmond seeks revenge following devastating news.
  Airs Sundays at 10 PM

📰 Frontline

Investigative journalism exploring major national and global issues.

• The Deal: Trump, Bukele & The Gangs of El Salvador – Examine an international agreement on deportation and incarceration.
  Airs Tuesday, April 7 at 10 PM
• Caught in the Crackdown – A look at immigration enforcement, protests, and arrests across the country.
  Airs Tuesday, April 14 at 10 PM

WNMU-TV brings a mix of PBS favorites, local productions, and special broadcasts to viewers across the Upper Great Lakes region. Explore more programs and streaming options anytime on our website.

Looking for more program times? View our full TV schedule.