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STORYLINES FOR “CBS WKND,” SATURDAY, OCT. 4

LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS

“Nikki Reunion” – Watch along with Brandon as he revisits one of his favorite episodes, in which an anxious wheaten terrier mix is prepared for life in the busy tourist town of Solvang, Calif. Then, a wonderful reunion that you won’t want to miss. (NEW)

LUCKY DOG: DOWN UNDER

“Gibbs & Donia” An active family hopes that Gibbs, an energetic dog who loves to play fetch, will be the perfect playmate for their two kids. And a former service member with PTSD looks to Donia, a deaf cattle dog mix, for comfort and companionship. (NEW)

MISSION UNSTOPPABLE

“Spinal Surgery, Singing and Searching for the Ocean” – Nabeel meets a veterinary neurologist who shows him how she repairs spinal fractures, then we discover the math behind music. Dr. Brain busts common myths about our minds, and Fig finds out how one expert explores the ocean’s depths. (NEW)

THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING

“From Plastic to Power” Join Zay Harding as he discovers the impact of cleaning up our waterways from plastic. He then helps gather and recycle batteries to save our groundwater. Plus, he meets an inventor who hopes batteries are the next wave for major appliances. Finally, Zay meets an MIT student who created decomposable plastic. (NEW)

THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION

“Ping Pong Robot” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: the ping pong robot sharpening your backhand; the underwater scooter on your arms; the disruptive invention of the digital camera; and when mail order shopping began. (OAD 10/7/23)

HOPE IN THE WILD

“Home for the Spring Babies” Hope Swinimer and her team of interns and volunteers welcome an injured beaver, care for baby starlings and rescue baby squirrels trapped in a dashboard. (OAD 9/29/18)

The CBS WKND block is FCC educational/informational (E/I) 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 Oct. 4. The schedule’s day and time may differ market-to-market. Check local listings.

9:00-9:30 AM, ET

LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS

9:30-10:00 AM, ET

LUCKY DOG: DOWN UNDER

10:00-10:30 AM, ET

MISSION UNSTOPPABLE

10:30-11:00 AM, ET

THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING

11:00-11:30 AM, ET

THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION

11:30-12:00 PM, ET

HOPE IN THE WILD

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

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