All times Eastern

SUNDAY, OCT. 20

Nature: Horse and Rider PBS, 8 p.m.

This special delves into the bond that riders and horses develop. Experts explain that the rider first must understand the horse and take measures to build trust so that both man and animal will begin to communicate well and then work together smoothly.

MONDAY, OCT. 21

7th Heaven WB, 8 p.m.

The entire family of Eric and Annie Camden (Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks) has to deal with the ramifications of Eric's double-bypass heart surgery. After seven seasons, this program about a Southern California family continues to be WB's toprated show. Re-runs appear weeknights at 7 on ABC Family (formerly the Fox Family Channel).

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

A Nose for Crime Animal Planet, 8 p.m.

Watch as highly trained dogs demonstrate how they fight crime and save lives.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

EWTN Live EWTN, 8 p.m.

In a rare appearance on U.S. television, Jesuit Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, superior general of the Society of Jesus, visits with fellow Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa. Their topic: “Marian and Eucharistic Devotion in Light of the New Evangelization.”

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

Venice Under Siege National Geographic Channel, 8 p.m.

Venice is home to many beautiful and historic churches, squares, palaces, galleries and monuments. But, over the last century, the Adriatic has nibbled away nearly a foot of its foundation. Learn what methods scientists are proposing to save the city.

THURSDAY, OCT. 24

Life on the Rock EWTN, 8 p.m.

Despite never playing in the major leagues, guest Rich Donnelly has spent the last two decades as a coach with several big-league teams, including the 1997 Florida Marlin world champs. He is known as one of the game's top wits — and as a man of principle.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

Amazing Sea Rescues Travel Channel, 8 p.m.

Many question the recent federal law under which the U.S. Coast Guard has to force some freedom-seeking Cuban rafters back to Castro. But this show focuses on the brave Coast Guardsmen who risk their lives to save people in all sorts of emergencies at sea.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

Automobiles: 1955 Chevrolet History Channel, 2 p.m.

Chevrolet's 1955 model year became a watershed in U.S. automotive history, thanks to innovations such as Motoramic styling and the 180-horsepower small block V8 engine.

Dan Engler writes from Santa Barbara, California.