Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth to celebrate America's 248th birthday with a star-studded musical celebration. Thursday at 8pm.
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Roots of Comedy with Jesus TrejoJesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi in Portland Oregon and meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in his hometown of Los Angeles. Friday at 10:30pm.
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Absolutely FabulousEddy is preparing for a fashion show and trying to prove she can function without booze. Saturday at 8pm.
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The PorterZeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community. Saturday at 9pm.
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Professor TThe police need Professor's help following a series of unexplained deaths. Sunday at 8pm.
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Alphy attends a manor fundraiser, but festivities are cut short when a body is found in the basement. Sunday at 9pm.
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Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi in Portland Oregon and meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in his hometown of Los Angeles. Friday at 10:30pm.
WATCH PREVIEWEddy is preparing for a fashion show and trying to prove she can function without booze. Saturday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWZeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community. Saturday at 9pm.
WATCH PREVIEWThe police need Professor's help following a series of unexplained deaths. Sunday at 8pm.
WATCH PREVIEWAlphy attends a manor fundraiser, but festivities are cut short when a body is found in the basement. Sunday at 9pm.
WATCH PREVIEWIn case you missed it, #HBCUWeekMD programs are now available to stream! Visit our HBCU Week page.
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Hundreds of new laws go in effect on July 1. Here’s what to look out for (The Baltimore Banner)
Hundreds of bills that were passed by Maryland lawmakers in session this year will become law in on July 1, covering everything from banning vaping indoors to benefits for uniformed service members and diversity efforts in higher education.
Maryland Public Television wins 15 Capital Emmy® Awards during regional competition
The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS-NCCB) presented Maryland Public Television (MPT) with 15 Emmys during its 66th Capital Emmy® Awards ceremony.
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A new ten year economic plan for Central Maryland. MPT's Jeff Salkin talks with Mark Anthony Thomas, CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee.
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Why Ocean City is pushing back after state officials sign an offshore wind power deal? MPT's Jeff Salkin talks with Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan.
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Grantchester
Geordie and new vicar Alphy Kottaram get off on the wrong foot.
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Truth and Justice
Professor T is up in court and he must decide whether to save himself or his former lover.
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A Spoonful of Love
Love is in the air as the home cooks share the dishes they make for loved ones.
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The Hunt for Rav
D.I. Ray must face her past to uncover the next piece of the puzzle.
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Farming the Water
Explore the secrets to sustainably feeding our growing population.
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Maryland Farm & Harvest
The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.
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Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
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Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
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