All times Eastern

SUNDAY, NOV. 23

Cloud's Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns

PBS, 8 p.m.

In this “Nature” feature, Ginger Kathrens follows up her documentary “Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies” with this sequel about the mustang Cloud and his son, Bolder. The wild horses face bad weather, wildfires and a roundup by federal agents.

MONDAY, NOV. 24

Classroom: Michelangelo

A&E, 7 a.m.

Studies the paintings, drawings, sculpture, architecture and poems of the Italian Catholic genius Michelangelo (1475-1564).

TUESDAY, NOV. 25

Kilimanjaro Specials

PBS, 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

It is Africa's highest peak by far at 19,340 feet, and its climatic zones include glaciers, tundra, alpine meadows, moorlands and tropical rain forests. Two specials — Nova's “Volcano Above the Clouds” at 8 p.m. and Naked Planet's “KilimanjarO” at 9 p.m. — tell us about the majestic mountain's geological history and the lives of nearby residents.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

In Search of the Jaguar

PBS, 8 p.m.

In their native locales, jaguars, the world's strongest and third-largest cats, are on the threatened, endangered or extinct list. This “National Geographic Special” describes a scientist's efforts to save the beautiful but dangerous predators.

THURSDAY, NOV. 27

Thanksgiving Day: TV Potpourri

All networks, all day

Their only bond is simply that they all air on Turkey Day, but here are shows you can watch while you're cooking, gobbling, doing the dishes and, natch, giving thanks: At 7:30 a.m. on Familyland TV, kids tell other kids about the Catholic faith on “Who Is God?” Two parades are at 9 a.m. — CBs's “All-American” and NBC's Macy's. At noon, NBC has “The National Dog Show” from the Kennel Club in Philadelphia. At 8 p.m., EWTN's “Life on the Rock” views a day in the life of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Also at 8 p.m., the Travel Channel airs a “Christmas in New York” special.

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

Observatories: Stonehenge to Space Telescopes

History Channel, 7 p.m.

This special tells the history of astronomy through exciting true stories and beautiful visuals.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

Hometime Holiday Special

PBS, 2:30 p.m.

Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl visit a Christmas tree farm, admire collectible Christmas miniatures and show us how to install outdoor Christmas lights.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

America on the Move

History Channel, 9 p.m.

This special explores the Smithsonian's new permanent exhibit at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., about transportation in the United States.

Dan Engler writes from Santa Barbara, California.