I Just Play One On Television
In this final round, Puzzle Guru Art Chung asks the final contestants to identify the occupations of famous TV characters. For example, "Tony Soprano, from The Sopranos," would be "mob boss."
Arts & Life
Jacqueline Woodson On Growing Up, Coming Out And Saying Hi To Strangers
Woodson won the National Book Award for young people's literature in 2014 for her memoir Brown Girl Dreaming, and is a finalist for another NBA this year. Originally broadcast Dec. 20, 2014.
Ensaïmada, Symbol Of The Balearic Islands (And Summer Vacation)
The iconic pastry from the islands off the Spanish Mediterranean Coast dates back centuries. For visitors today, it's a necessary indulgence and a souvenir.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Lupita Nyong'o, 'TV: The Book,' 'Take My Wife'
This week in a special episode, we're featuring three conversations with interesting folks from movies, television, and books (about television).
Pregnancy Is Personal, Not Political, In 'The Mothers'
A teenager faces an unplanned pregnancy in this debut novel by Brit Bennett. The 26-year-old author says people don't necessarily ask themselves: What would I do if I were in this situation?
'Certain Women' Confront The Uncertain Future With Quiet Desperation — And Resolve
In this triptych of films inspired by the short stories of Maile Meloy, director Kelly Reichardt (Meek's Cutoff) focuses on women striving to escape their prescribed roles.
'Christine': A Shocking Act, Plus Traffic And Weather, After The Break
Director Antonio Campos presents the story of Christine Chubbuck, a young TV reporter in Sarasota, Florida who stunned viewers with her on-air suicide in 1974.
In 'Miss Hokusai,' The Daughter Of A Master Artist Comes Into Her Own
Set in Edo-era Japan, this gorgeous, impressionistic tale follows the life and work of the artist Katsushika Hokusai and his daughter/protege through a series of exquisitely wrought vignettes.
The Man, The Myth, The Ledger: In 'The Accountant,' Affleck Gets His Bourne On
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is a math savant who hides dark side-dealings as a freelance accountant for various criminal enterprises.
Lucy Loves Lucy In 'Take My Wife'
When Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher went to pitch their new show they compared it to I Love Lucy. It's a goofy, sweet show — only this time, with lesbian comedians who are married to each other.