New seasons of viewer favorites start Jan. 4, 2025, on PBS Wisconsin!

December 30, 2024 Alyssa Beno Leave a Comment

Kick off the new year with a lineup of new season premieres, from captivating mysteries and historical dramas to science explorations and culinary adventures. Whether you’re drawn to the idyllic island of Saint Marie, the charm of Darrowby or the artistry of secret cities, there’s something for everyone in this season’s offerings.

Father Brown

Season 11 premieres 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4

With a food fair to die for, a real-life crime at a crime writing festival and a village rivalry that turns deadly, there’s plenty to keep the gang busy. And, when his old friend Sister Boniface is implicated in a murder at an arts and craft fair, Father Brown must prove her innocence – before it’s too late.

Death in Paradise

Season 13 premieres 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4

DI Neville Parker and team are back to solve more crimes on the idyllic island of Saint Marie. In the 100th episode, Selwyn celebrates 50 years of police service and comes face to face with a surprising enemy. Elsewhere Marlon confronts his future, Naomi lets loose and Catherine’s old friend becomes a murder suspect.

Vienna Blood

Season 4 premieres 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5

1909: The double murder of an arms dealer in police custody and a senior public official has shaken Vienna to its core. Can Max and Oskar stop the seditious mole known as “Mephisto” from bringing the Austro-Hungarian Empire to destruction?

Antiques Roadshow

Season 29 premieres 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6

Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt, Antiques Roadshow begins its 29th broadcast season with a visit to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, followed by a trip to Springs Preserve in Las Vegas.

Finding Your Roots

Season 11 premieres 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7

In addition to revealing the solution to a mystery that has haunted Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s family for generations, new episodes will feature an all-star lineup with guests José Andrés, Joy Behar, Kristen Bell, Rubén Blades, Lonnie Bunch, Rita Dove, Laurence Fishburne, Debra Messing, Natalie Morales, Michael Imperioli, Melanie Lynskey, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lea Salonga, Amanda Seyfried, Dax Shepard, Sean Sherman, Sharon Stone, Amy Tan and Chrissy Teigen.

Lucy Worsley Investigates

Season 2 premieres 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7

From the gunpowder plot to Bloody Mary, Lucy Worsley re-examines more famous historic events and figures in forensic detail, discovering overlooked witnesses and victims, and new heroes and villains.

Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece

Season 5 premieres 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12

Eliza’s agency is thriving, and her professional life is on a successful path – on the personal side however, Duke has now been away in New York for several months, and Eliza is forced to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, a new Detective Inspector comes to Scotland Yard, and Eliza must navigate building a relationship with him if she’s going to continue having access to police resources. All these changes and decisions beg the question – can Eliza Scarlet have it all?

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece

Season 5 premieres 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12

It’s spring 1941, and with World War II fully underway, we return to Darrowby, where baby Jimmy is keeping everyone at Skeldale House on their toes. Meanwhile, Tristan’s surprise return turns out to be more complicated than Siegfried hoped.

Midsomer Murders

Season 23 premieres 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16

DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) and his trusty sidekick, DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix) find themselves thrust into new weird and wonderful worlds, from doomsday prepping and police retirement villages to artisan bakeries and drag shows. Lurking beneath the surface of these chocolate box villages lie eccentric characters and peculiar murders.

NOVA

Season 52 premieres 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22

Television’s most acclaimed science documentary series kicks off its 52nd season with UFO explorations, airport engineering, dino birds, Egyptian kingdoms, the Baltimore bridge collapse and new archaeological finds at Pompeii.

Secret Cities

Season 2 premieres 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22

Art experts Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke return to unlock the artistic secrets of three beautiful cities – Baku, Beirut and Lisbon. Together they discover the cultural cornerstones that have sculpted each city throughout history, meeting local artists and residents who help them uncover artistic highlights and little-known treasures.

John McGivern’s Main Streets

Season 3 premieres 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23

Actor, comedian and television host John McGivern and his co-host Emmy Fink travel the Upper Midwest to celebrate the people who live there and the unique attractions, history and businesses of each community. Featured Wisconsin locations this season include Sturgeon Bay, West Allis and West Bend.

Wisconsin Foodie

Season 15 premieres 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23

Discover the stories behind your food with Wisconsin Foodie. From coffee and community supported agriculture to cheese making and fine dining, host Luke Zahm introduces you to the people who grow and prepare food for a living.

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