SERIES PREMIERE
Tuesday, July 14 at 9 p.m.
At dawn of a new space race, this series tells the human story of our quest to explore the cosmos.
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Before America is a cinematic documentary series uncovering the Indigenous histories of Michigan long before the United States existed.
Wednesday, July 15 at 8 p.m.
Experience the soul of the ocean in a never-before-seen look at life underwater.
Celebrate the extraordinary life and career of Detroit radio personality Dick Purtan.
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Thursday, July 16 at 9 p.m.
Chart Michigan's journey from 1600s wilderness to 1837 statehood.
An unforgettable journey of the majestic Colorado River and the urgent fight to protect its future.
Saturday, July 18 at 10 p.m.
Exiled royalty, a poisoning and Trottie as a suspect. Is this Book’s toughest case yet?
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Would you risk arrest to defend the vote? At America’s 250th, moderator Aaron Tang leads nine panelists through a gripping hypothetical election crisis that tests civic integrity.
Sunday, July 19 at 8 p.m.
Patience thinks the death of a woman in the Botanical gardens is less than natural.
Sunday, July 19 at 10 p.m.
Cathy’s triumph at CeCe’s turns dark when a club manager is found dead.
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