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STORYLINES FOR “CBS WKND,” SATURDAY, APRIL 5

LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS

“Office Dogs” – Brandon reunites with two different adopters whose dogs were trained to join them at work: one in a therapist’s office; the other in a beauty salon. (OAD 2/8/25)

EXTRAORDINARY WORLD WITH JEFF CORWIN

“Knowing Is Caring” – Jeff leads us on a cross-country adventure spotlighting two animal sanctuaries and a community organization, all striving to secure prosperity for the future. Celebrated musician and animal advocate Moby takes us on a tour of Farm Sanctuary to meet the heroes saving abandoned farm animals. Then, Jeff sees how a local community is empowering youth in one of Miami’s largest immigrant populations. Finally, Jeff joins USFWS to see the strides they’ve made in restoring a delicate population over the past 40 years. (NEW)

MISSION UNSTOPPABLE

“Prosthetics, Proboscises and Particle Physics” – Meet a woman engineering prosthetic legs for disabled dogs. Miranda spills the STEM Tea on trailblazing volcanologist Katia Krafft. A doctor teaches us about the hidden second nose on our face. Then, discover the physics that makes your eyeshadow shimmer. (OAD 2/1/25)

THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING

“Empowering the Ocean” Join Zay Harding on an exploration of tomorrow’s top tech as he travels to Miami to meet a Visioneer who’s come up with a revolutionary new solution to the old problem – rising sea levels. Next, Zay tours the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland where scientists are building the powerplants of tomorrow – using the power of the tides. And later, Zay hits the beach to join a group of junior Visioneers who safeguard our oceans – by surfing the waves. (NEW)

TAILS OF VALOR

“Bottlenose Best” After years of trying to find the right therapy animal, this veteran finds his perfect match in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Plus, parents find confidence and comfort in this Cocker Spaniel to serve as a protector for their diabetic son. (OAD 1/19/19)

DID I MENTION INVENTION?

“Football Fever” Host Alie Ward shows us: the overhead stadium camera giving you a bird’s eye view of the game; the TV magic showing the first down line; the highest tech stadium in the game; and the mouthguard aimed at preventing concussion injuries. (OAD 1/28/23)

The CBS WKND block is FCC educational/informational compliant, targeted to 13- to 16-year-olds and appealing to all viewers. All the programs are specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, have educating and informing children as a significant purpose and otherwise meet the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission’s rules.

The following is the CBS WKND Saturday morning lineup for the 2025-2026 season, as of Saturday, April 5. The schedule’s day and time may differ market-to-market. Check local listings.

9:00-9:30 AM, ET

LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS (season two)

9:30-10:00 AM, ET

EXTRAORDINARY WORLD WITH JEFF CORWIN (season one)

10:00-10:30 AM, ET

MISSION UNSTOPPABLE (season six)

10:30-11:00 AM, ET

THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING (season one)

11:00-11:30 AM, ET

TAILS OF VALOR (rebroadcasts)

11:30-12:00 PM, ET

DID I MENTION INVENTION? (rebroadcasts)

Please note: In some markets, CBS News’ CBS WKND will be broadcast 7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT.

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