What to Watch This February: 22 Must-See Programs on KCET

This month of February is the month of returns on KCET! Watch for brand new seasons of the thriller drama "Thou Shalt Not Kill," "Variety Studio: Actors on Actors," "NOVA" and "Skindigenous" to hit the airwaves — and your streaming apps. Also continuing this month are the award-winning KCET Originals "Broken Bread" and "The Migrant Kitchen."

For Black History Month, KCET also aims to deliver programs that illuminate and celebrate the stories of Black culture. Hear the legacies of trailblazing civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer, pioneering classical singer Marian Anderson and more.

Many of the programs below are available to watch on the free PBS app, or just right here on our website.

Saturday, Feb. 5

Frontline: Trump's American Carnage – 10 p.m.

From his first days as president to his last, how Trump stoked division, violence, and insurrection. Trump's siege on his enemies, the media, and even the leaders of his own party, who for years ignored the warning signs of what was to come.

Independent Lens: Missing in Brooks County - 11 p.m.

Migrants go missing in rural South Texas more than anywhere else in the U.S. For many families whose loved ones have disappeared after crossing the Mexico border, one activist detective is their last hope.

Sunday, Feb. 6

Through the Banks of the Red Cedar – 4 p.m.

In 1963 Michigan State Head Coach Duffy Daugherty gave 23 African American young men the opportunity of a lifetime. The daughter of Minnesota Vikings football legend Gene Washington deepens her connection to her father as she uncovers how the first fully integrated college football team in America changed the game forever. Watch Now.

Skindigenous (New Season) – Sundays 9 p.m.

"Skindigenous," back for its third season, is a series of 13 half-hour documentaries on the art of tattooing as practiced by indigenous peoples around the world. Each episode dives into a unique indigenous culture to discover the tools and techniques, and the symbols and traditions that shape their tattooing art. The art of the tattoo becomes a lens for exploring some of the planet's oldest cultures and their unique perspectives on life, identity, and the natural world.

NOVA: Arctic Sinkholes – 10 p.m.

Scientists investigate colossal explosions in Siberia and other evidence that rapidly melting soil in the Arctic is releasing vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. What are the implications for our climate future?

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Broken Bread Season 2 – Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

In the second season of "Broken Bread," Chef Roy Choi explores complex social justice issues through the lens of food, including gentrification, cultural erasure, as well as the corporate takeover of food and farming. Watch Now.

The Migrant Kitchen Season 4 – Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m.

The Emmy®-winning food series returns for its fourth season to explores the country's booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience. Watch Now.

Thou Shalt Not Kill (New Season) – Tuesdays 10 p.m.

Follow Chief Inspector Valeria Ferro into the third season of "Thou Shalt Not Kill," as she seeks to find truth and justice by solving the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy, vendettas and repressed anger — while she battles her own demons.

Saturday, Feb. 12

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands – 9 p.m.

In this "American Masters" special, discover an international singer who captivated royalty in Europe and defied the conscience of 1939 America. Watch rare archival footage and hear audio recordings exploring her life and career from the Metropolitan Opera to the State Department.

Independent Lens – Owned: A Tale of Two Americas – 11 p.m.

Weave together the history of mid-century housing policy in America and the ramifications of the 2008 housing market collapse.

Sunday, Feb. 13

POV Shorts: The Changing Same – 12:30 a.m.

POV Shorts: The Changing Same

In the Florida Panhandle lies the town of Marianna, Florida, where one native resident runs a local marathon to commemorate the lynching of Claude Neal. More than 80 years after his violent murder, this film lifts the veil of racial terror buried in this town's history.

NOVA: Secrets in the Scat – 10 p.m.

From the mysterious cubic poop of wombats to the precious pink waste of whales, join scientists as they explore nature's smelliest secrets. Scott Burnett is "Scatman" — an Australian ecologist on the trail of the secrets of poop. By identifying and analyzing animal scat for DNA and hormones, he discovers essential details of their behavior, how they fit in the ecosystem, and how to protect them.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

Ledisi Live: A Tribute to Nina Simone – 10 p.m.

Join the powerhouse vocalist Ledisi as she celebrates the songs of the legendary singer, songwriter and activist Nina Simone. Performances include "My Baby Just Cares for Me," "Four Women," "I Put a Spell on You" and "Trouble in Mind."

Saturday, Feb. 19

The American Diplomat – 9 p.m.

This "American Experience" film tells the story of the fight for inclusion in American diplomacy through the lives of three African American ambassadors: Edward R. Dudley, Terence Todman and Carl Rowan. Tasked with representing the best of American ideals abroad while facing discrimination at home, each would push past racial barriers to high-ranking appointments and create a lasting impact on the content and character of the Foreign Service.

Frontline: American Reckoning – 10 p.m.

An unsolved 1960s murder reveals an untold story of the civil rights movement and Black resistance. With Retro Report, the film draws on rarely seen footage filmed more than 50 years ago in Natchez, MS, and follows one family's search for justice.

Independent Lens: Bulletproof - 11:30 p.m.

In an era of mass shootings, take a provocative look at what Americans will do to feel safe in schools.

Sunday, Feb. 20

Great Mammoth Mystery – 10 p.m.

Join Sir David Attenborough on a unique excavation of a site in southwest England with rare traces of ancient mammoths and Neanderthals. Featuring hands-on experiments with replicas of Neanderthal-era spears and photorealistic reconstructions of the site's ancient riverside setting, "NOVA" brings the world of prehistoric Britain vividly to life.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

Live from Lincoln Center: Cynthia Erivo in Concert – 8 p.m.

Enjoy a soulful evening of song from one of Broadway's brightest stars. British-born Cynthia Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Color Purple before starring in several films, including Widows.

Friday, Feb. 25

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (New Season) – 7 p.m.

This Emmy® Award-winning series is back for its 15th season, featuring one-on-one virtual conversations between some of today's most acclaimed feature film actors.

Saturday, Feb. 26

Fannie Lou Hamer's America: An America ReFramed Special – 9 p.m.

Explore and celebrate the life of a fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and the injustices in America that made her work essential.

Independent Lens: Apart - 11:30 p.m.

Dive into the heart of America's opioid crisis through the reentry of three mothers imprisoned for drug-related crimes. As the women prepare to rejoin their families after years of incarceration, they enter an innovative prison program in Cleveland, Ohio where they lean on each other to learn the skills it will take to get a job, stay sober, and win the trust of their kids. After facing alienation and addiction, the women begin to see the promise of reunion and redemption.

Sunday, Feb. 27

NOVA: Augmented – 10 p.m.

NOVA follows the dramatic personal journey of Hugh Herr, an MIT biophysicist who creates brain-controlled robotic limbs.