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February 2026  | What to Watch on WNMU-TV

February on WNMU-TV highlights stories that inform, inspire, and bring our community together. Throughout the month, we are proud to present a wide range of Black History Month programming, featuring documentaries and specials that honor Black history, culture, and contributions in America, including the premiere of Black and Jewish in America on February 3. 

Families can also celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Pinkalicious & Peterrific Valentine’s Day special airing February 5 and again on February 11. Local competition takes center stage as the High School Bowl Quarter Finals begin February 28—see which teams advance to the championships. Stay connected with live coverage of the State of the Union and State of the State addresses on February 24 and 25, and join us as our Festival ’26 fundraiser begins February 28. Thank you for supporting WNMU-TV and helping sustain public broadcasting for the Upper Peninsula.

Scroll down to explore the full schedule, organized week by week. All programs air on 13.1 unless noted otherwise and can be streamed live on our website, pbs.org, or the PBS app.

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February 1-7

Fresh Coast Flashback

Fresh Coast Flashback

Check out fan favorite films from Marquette's Fresh Coast Film Festival. Check our website for a complete lineup.

Sunday, February 1st at 7/6c

Miss Scarlet
Episode 4: Bad Blood

Charlie Phelps, the new Detective Inspector at the City of London Police, hires Eliza for a case.

Sunday, February 1st at 8/7c

All Creatures Great and Small
Episode 4: Jenny Wren

Tristan's romance with Charlotte is blossoming but he's nervous about impressing her dad.

Sunday, February 1st at 9/8c

Bookish
Deadly Nitrate, Part 2

Book and his team race to unmask the film-set killer before they can strike again.

Sunday, February 1st at 10/9c

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

Monday, February 2nd at 9/8c

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Let My People Go

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA explores the ties between Black Americans and Jewish Americans.

Tuesday, February 3rd at 9/8c

Nature
Parenthood "Grasslands"

Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands.

Wednesday, February 4th at 8/7c

NOVA
Can Dogs Talk?

Do speech buttons really allow dogs to talk to us? Scientists investigate.

Wednesday, February 4th at 9/8c

Secrets of the Dead
The Quest for Camelot

A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.

Wednesday, February 4th at 10/9c

Pinkalicious & Peterrific MOVIE | PBS KIDS
Cupid Calls It Quits

Pinkalicious can't wait to make valentines for her class party, but Cupid offers her a trade that turns her plans upside-down. This Valentine’s Day specials celebrates friendship and teaches young boys and girls how to express their feelings through art. 

Thursday, February 5th at 12/11c. Repeats 2/11 at 6/5c.

Ask the Dentists

Ask the Experts

Dentists

Get your medical questions answered by area professionals.  

Thursday, February 5th at 8/7c. Repeats 2/06 at 3/2c

The American Revolution
The Soul of All America

The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.

Friday, February 6th at 9/8c

Great Performances at the Met
Don Giovanni

Simon Keenlyside stars in Mozart's Don Giovanni conducted by Fabio Luisi for The Met.

Saturday, February 7th at 1a/12c. Repeats 2/7 at 8/7c on 13.3PLUS.

High School Bowl
Marquette vs Sault Ste Marie

Marquette meets Sault Ste Marie in the next cerebral sixteen match of High School Bowl.

Saturday, February 7th at 8/7c

High School Bowl
Brimley vs Holy Name

Brimley meets Holy Name in the next cerebral sixteen match of High School Bowl.

Saturday, February 7th at 8:30/7:30c

February 8-14

America 250 Special
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts

Exploring the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers in American history.

Sunday, February 8th at 3/2c

Dementia and Living Well

Learn from those who continue to live the best lives they can with a form of Dementia.

Sunday, February 8th at 7/6c

Miss Scarlet
Episode 5: The Night Shift

Dylan Cooper has been nabbed and is being held in the cells at Scotland Yard.

Sunday, February 8th at 8/7c

All Creatures Great and Small
Episode 5: Fixes

James encounters challenges when he takes on the role of attending vet at the dog track.

Sunday, February 8th at 9/8c

Bookish
Such Devoted Sisters, Part 1

Exiled royalty, a poisoning and Trottie as a suspect. Is this Book’s toughest case yet?

Sunday, February 8th at 10/9c

Independent Lens
The Librarians

Librarians across the U.S. examine how the review of library materials is impacting communities.

Monday, February 9th at 10/9c

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Strange Fruit

Black and Jewish America explores the ties between Black Americans and Jewish Americans.

Tuesday, February 10th at 9/8c

Frontline

Crisis in Venezuela

Tuesday, February 10th at 10/9c

Nature
Parenthood "Freshwater"

Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes.

Wednesday, February 11th at 8/7c

NOVA Mammal Origins

NOVA

Mammal Origins

Uncover the surprising ancient origins of mammals.

Wednesday, February 11th at 9/8c. Repeats 2/12 at 3/2c

Secrets of the Dead
The Herculaneum Scrolls

Scientists attempt to read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Wednesday, February 11th at 10/9c

Heart and Vascular

Ask The Doctors

Heart and Vascular

Area cardiovascular specialisists answers questions submitted by viewers.

Thursday, February 12th at 8/7c. Repeats 2/13 at 3/2c

The American Revolution
The Most Sacred Thing

Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.

Friday, February 13th at 9/8c

High School Bowl
Munising vs Jeffers

Munising meets Painesdale-Jeffers in this second round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

Saturday, February 14th at 8/7c. Repeats 2/16 at 3/2c.

High School Bowl
Ironwood vs Escanaba

Ironwood takes on Escanaba in this second round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

Saturday, February 14th at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 2/16 at 3:30/2:30c.

February 15-21

Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals

Explore the global race for the metals powering our green transition. From the salt flats of the Andean highlands to the cobalt pits of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, learn how the quest for a greener future risks repeating the extractive injustices of the past.

Sunday, February 15th at 7/6c

Miss Scarlet
Episode 6: The Line of Duty

When the mysterious death of a foreign ambassador sparks political intrigue, Eliza investigates.

Sunday, February 15th at 8/7c

All Creatures Great and Small
Episode 6: Our Hearts Are Full

VJ Day sparks celebration for Mrs. Hall, reflection for Tristan, and a mystery for James.

Sunday, February 15th at 9/8c

Bookish
Such Devoted Sisters, Part 2

As tension builds and the hotel staff rebel, can Book unmask Captain Orr’s murderer?

Sunday, February 15th at 10/9c

Finding Fellowship

How one community came together in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

Monday, February 16th at 9/8c

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.

Monday, February 16th at 10/9c

Trace the 1960s Grand Alliance" as Black and Jewish communities fought for civil rights."

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

The Grand Alliance

Trace the 1960s Grand Alliance" as Black and Jewish communities fought for civil rights."

Tuesday, February 17th at 9/8c

Examine the shifting Black and Jewish relationship from the 1970s onward.

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

Crossroads

Examine the shifting Black and Jewish relationship from the 1970s onward.

Tuesday, February 17th at 10/9c

Nature
Parenthood "Oceans"

Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.

Wednesday, February 18th at 8/7c

NOVA
Building the Eiffel Tower

Explore the engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark, the tallest structure of its time.

Wednesday, February 18th at 9/8c

Secrets of the Dead
Mozart's Sister

Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, Wolfgang’s older sister and collaborator.

Wednesday, February 18th at 10/9c

Certified Public Accountants visit WNMU-TV to answer tax-related and financial questions submitted by viewers.

Ask the Experts

Ask the CPAs

Certified Public Accountants visit WNMU-TV to answer tax-related and financial questions submitted by viewers.

Thursday, February 19th at 8/7c. Repeats 2/20 at 3/2c.

American Masters
Sun Ra: Do The Impossible

Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.

Friday, February 20th at 9/8c

King of Them All

The untold story of King Records, the underdog label that transformed American music and culture.

Friday, February 20th at 10:30/9:30c

George H. White: Searching for Freedom

Get some insight into George H. White's groundbreaking accomplishments as a leader and a politician.

Friday, February 20th at 11:30/10:30c

Mackinaw City takes on Menominee in this second round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

High School Bowl

Mackinaw City vs. Menominee

Mackinaw City takes on Menominee in this second round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

Saturday, February 21st at 8/7c. Repeats 2/23 at 3/2c.

Bessemer meets Manistique in this second round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

High School Bowl

Bessemer vs. Manistique

Bessemer meets Manistique in this second round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

Saturday, February 21st at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 2/23 at 3:30/2:30c.

February 22-28

All Creatures Great and Small
Episode 7: Comfort and Joy

Siegfried has another run-in with Hilda the goat, and an old flame returns to Darrowby. 

Sunday, February 22nd at 9/8c. Repeats at 10/9c.

Anderson Yellow Jackets

Alumni of a Black high school in Texas talk about the effects of segregation.

Monday, February 23rd at 9/8c

Independent Lens
The Inquisitor

Barbara Jordan’s voice shook the nation. Discover her story in The Inquisitor.

Monday, February 23rd at 10/9c

Live coverage of the president’s speech, the Democratic response, and analysis from the PBS News team.

A PBS News Special

2026 State of the Union Address

Live coverage of the president’s speech, the Democratic response, and analysis from the PBS News team.

Tuesday, February 24th at 9/8c

An orangutan mother spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living.

Nature

Parenthood: Jungles

An orangutan mother spends eight years teaching her baby the ways of jungle living.

Wednesday, February 25th at 8/7c

Discover new evidence that reveals that a sophisticated community of settled hunter-gatherers.

NOVA

Stone Age Temple Mystery

Discover new evidence that reveals that a sophisticated community of settled hunter-gatherers.

Wednesday, February 25th at 9/8c

Secrets of the Dead
Hannibal in the Alps

Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?

Wednesday, February 25th at 10/9c

Mens health professionals answer questions submitted by viewers.

Ask the Doctors

Men's Health

Mens health professionals answer questions submitted by viewers. 

Thursday, February 26th at 8/7c. Repeats 2/27 at 3/2c

High School Bowl
Quarter Finals: Negaunee vs Gladstsone

Negaunee meets Gladstone in this quarter-final round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

Saturday, February 28th at 8/7c. Repeats 2/23 at 3/2c

High School Bowl
Quarter-Finals: Sault Ste. Marie vs Brimley

Sault Ste. Marie meets Brimley in this quarter-final round of WNMU-TV's quiz tournament.

Saturday, February 28th at 8:30/7:30c. Repeats 2/23 at 3:30/2:30c

Celebrate the timeless legacy of country music with today’s stars honoring the genre’s most iconic legends. Featuring powerful performances of classic hits, the program is a heartfelt tribute to the voices that shaped country music. 

Festival! '26 Fundraiser Special

Country Classics

Celebrate the timeless legacy of country music with today’s stars honoring the genre’s most iconic legends. Featuring powerful performances of classic hits, the program is a heartfelt tribute to the voices that shaped country music. 

Friday, February 28th, 9:00/8:00c

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