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Returning this January: New seasons of PBS Wisconsin fan favorites

Settle in and get comfortable.

Alyssa Beno

12/22/25

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Settle in and get comfortable. This January, PBS Wisconsin rings in a new year of unforgettable TV with the return of favorites you know and love. Mark your calendars and watch their broadcast premiere, or download the free PBS app to stream anytime!

For eligible PBS Wisconsin members, PBS Wisconsin Passport provides extended access to an on-demand library of PBS programming. Learn more about PBS Wisconsin Passport and become a member!

Absolutely Fabulous

Season 4 premieres 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2

Edina has moved with the times, expanding her business interests from the world of fashion PR into the interactive medium of television production. Patsy has somehow managed to gain promotion to managing editor of her glossy magazine – despite her obvious over-indulgence in any substance or liquid that comes to hand. Saffy, Edina’s daughter, continues her attempts to move out of her mother’s house while Mother has taken up salsa dancing and internet shopping.

Sister Boniface Mysteries

Season 3 premieres 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3

Sister Boniface’s faith in The Almighty is matched only by her passion for forensics. Her aptitude for detective work is an invaluable asset to the Great Slaughter Police Department, who face more mysteries.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Season 2 premieres 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 / Stream the all-new season now with PBS Passport

Antiques dealer Jean White (Sally Lindsay) has embraced her new life and new friends in France. As she begins setting up shop in scenic Sainte Victoire, she continues to be drawn into mysteries, from minor offenses to murder investigations, with admirer Dom (Steve Edge) by her side. Meanwhile, her late husband’s killer remains at large, preparing to exact her revenge.

Antiques Roadshow

Season 30 premieres 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5

Celebrate an all-new season, starting with a stop – and a $100,000 find – in Salt Lake City!

Finding Your Roots

Season 12 premieres 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6

Through 10 new episodes, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and his team use genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis to trace the family trees of 20 celebrity guests, telling stories that shine a light on America’s fundamental diversity and compelling similarities.

Relish

Season 5 premieres 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 / Stream now on the free PBS App

Chef Yia Vang connects with culinary experts and food makers through curiosity and humor to reveal the rich tapestry of food traditions, history and modern expressions of taste and flavor.

Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece

Season 6 premieres 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 / Stream the all-new season now with PBS Passport

Miss Eliza Scarlet is doing her best to have it all. Her business is thriving, but her personal life enters new territory as she attempts to follow her heart and develop a relationship with Inspector Alexander Blake.

All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece

Season 6 premieres 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 / Stream the all-new season beginning Jan. 11 with PBS Passport

Return to Darrowby in May 1945 to find Skeldale House at sixes and sevens. As victory in Europe is declared, there is the promise of peace at last, but James is wishing for a greater sense of peace at the surgery as he juggles vet work with a busy family life and an exceptionally challenging Siegfried.

Helen’s enjoying time with young Jimmy and Rosie but has big changes afoot at Heston Grange to contend with. Tristan returns from several years at war and will have to readjust to life back home in Darrowby. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hall works hard to bring everybody back together and restore harmony at the surgery.

Midsomer Murders

A whimsical garden tea party frozen as a crime scene: five adults pose among cakes, teacups and tools, with police tape strung through greenery, a small dog sitting on the table, and one man crouching with a hammer amid lush foliage.

Season 24 premieres 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22

Back in the fictional picturesque English county of Midsomer, season 24 finds DCI Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) and his trusty sidekick, DS Winter (Nick Hendrix), attempting to solve perplexing crimes while also exploring the quirks of this delightful yet deadly county. As always, the duo is joined by the inimitable pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins (Annette Badland), Barnaby’s wife Sarah (Fiona Dolman), their daughter Betty (Isabel Shaw) and lovable dog Paddy.

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14 Comments

  • Carole Bobula

    I’m glad to see the return of Midsummer Murders, All Creatures, Madame Blanc, Sister Boniface, and Miss Scarlet. As you can tell, I’m a mystery fan.

  • Marie S. Messinger

    Will “Call the Midwife” be on?

    • Alyssa Beno

      Hello Marie – a new season of Call the Midwife returns in March. Thanks for asking!

  • Heather Yonker

    Hi Alyssa,

    Thanks for asking!
    I purchased PBS Passport for a couple of years, hoping to have access to the programs around my work schedule, but lo, what I eventually discovered is that for some reason my particular television (LG) doesn’t support PBS Passport? I don’t understand the tech/logic behind that. Has it changed or improved in some way?

    • Alyssa Beno

      Hi Heather – I’m sorry to report that LG TVs do not support PBS Passport at this time. I am going to check in with our member services on if they know an estimated time or workaround for it. I will report back!

    • Alyssa Beno

      Update: PBS is actively working on a solution to the issue of LG TVs not supporting PBS Passport but we don’t have a fix yet. One of our staffers got a streaming device/stick (like Roku, Fire Stick or Chromecast) to help her dad access it. I hope this helps in the meantime!

  • Chuck Roberts

    Would appreciate seeing Wisconsin Foodie on air again.

    • Alyssa Beno

      Hi Chuck – an all-new season of Wisconsin Foodie returns 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5!

  • Michael Chollet

    Hello!
    Will you ever again air the original “All Creatures Great and Small?” Thanks!

    • Alyssa Beno

      Hi Michael – no plans to, but we do hope you enjoy the new All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece!

  • James A Wheeler

    I am missing Lawrence Welk at 5 PM on Saturdays.

  • Edward Long

    More Astrid & Pacients

  • Barbara lafferty

    I am so excited! I love pbs it holds all my favorite shows.
    From antiques roadshow to finding your roots to the murder mysteries. Thank you! I have supported pbs for more years than I can remember and decided to be a sustaining member this January.

    • Alyssa Beno

      Thank you for your support, Barbara! We’re grateful for viewers like you. Enjoy the new seasons and series!