All times eastern

SUNDAY, 9 p.m.

A Global Warning?

History Channel Special effects, on-location film and commentary by climate experts seek to outline the history of Earth’s climate, including times of extreme cold, heat and dramatic and devastating changes. Re-airs 5 p.m. Saturday.

SUNDAY, 10 p.m.

Fearless Earth

Discovery Channel Tonight’s installment of this six-part series about the forces that have shaped Earth’s natural wonders explores the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. Scientists and sports figures travel inside the canyon to investigate its mysteries.

MONDAY

Shootout!

History Channel This series uses archival film, reenactments and interviews with war veterans to convey an idea of the heroism and sacrifices of our fighting men called to engage in close-quarters combat, one pillbox, hill and town at a time. At 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is Assault on Germany and at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. is The Pacific.

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

USCCB Annual Fall Meeting, live

EWTN At 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday and at 9 a.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday, we can follow the plenary sessions of our U.S. bishops and pray for God to guide them.

WEDNESDAY, 8 p.m.

Wired Science

PBS Tonight’s episode features prevention of bridge collapses, the nature of restless leg syndrome, an interactive interface, sending signals by satellite, the race toward a “genuinely intelligent” machine, and a father and daughter who try to build a “UFO” hovercraft. Program segments are subject to change.

THURSDAY, 8 p.m.

Mission Giant Otter

Animal Planet Diane McTurk of the Karanambo Lodge by the Rupununi River in southern Guyana rehabilitates orphaned giant otters so they can return to the wild.

THURSDAYS, 10:30 p.m.

The 12 Steps to Holiness and Salvation

Familyland TV Starting this week, this series about practical steps to sanctify our lives mines the writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787), theologian, founder of the Redemptorist order and author of works such as Visits to the Blessed Sacrament and Glories of Mary: An Explanation of the Salve Regina.

FRIDAY, 3 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Saint Leonard Murialdo My Story

EWTN This 30-minute video profiles the life of St. Leonard Murialdo (1828-1900), a crusader for social justice who sought to convince everyone just how greatly God loves each one of us. He founded the Society of St. Joseph of Turin to support young apprentices, a pioneering center for juvenile delinquents and a journalism federation.

Dan Engler writes from
Santa Barbara, California.