Smithsonian TV Guide — Saturday, 6 June 2026

Browse the full Smithsonian TV guide for Saturday, 6 June 2026. 24 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

S17 · E8 · Terror Over Egypt Documentary

Terror Over Egypt

On October 31, 2015, Metrojet Flight 9268 crashed after taking off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Egypt, while on route to Saint Petersburg, Russia.

01:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

S9 · E5 · Target is Destroyed True

Target is Destroyed

In 1983 a Korean Air Lines flight was shot down when it strayed into Soviet airspace because the crew failed to set the autopilot correctly after takeoff.

02:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

S17 · E5 · Pacific Plunge True

Pacific Plunge

All 88 passengers & crew on board Alaska Airlines Flight 261 are killed when the plane's horizontal stabilizer break and the plane crashes into the ocean.

03:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

S9 · E7 · The Final Blow True

The Final Blow

In 1992 an Airbus A320 struck a mountain as it was circling a French airport, and a pilot's misreading of the autopilot controls was assigned partial blame.

04:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

S15 · E1 · Fatal Transmission Documentary

Fatal Transmission

At a small airport in Illinois with intersecting runways but no control tower, a runway collision becomes one of aviation history's worst ground incidents.

05:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

Take Off Tragedies True

Take Off Tragedies

When three different flights ended in tragedy, officials discover proof that minor missteps during takeoff can have disastrous consequences.

Morning

06:00 1h

Mayday: Air Disaster

S7 · E7 · Flight 574: Lost True

Flight 574: Lost

A 2007 Indonesian flight crashed in the Makassar Strait, and authorities concluded that the pilots inadvertently disconnected the autopilot.

07:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E15 · New Hampshire Travel

New Hampshire

The state whose motto is 'Live Free or Die' hosts a population of free thinkers living among its impressive mountains, beautiful rivers and colonial villages.

08:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E50 · Indiana Travel

Indiana

The sights of the state in which Abraham Lincoln came of age include one of the world's iconic racetracks, a university with a golden dome and a vibrant city.

09:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E55 · Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands Travel

Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands

A flight over Puerto Rico and the Virgins reveals the stunning beauty of the Caribbean islands' towering mountains and dazzling beaches.

10:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E72 · Great Cities Travel

Great Cities

An in-depth look at how major cities across the country run day and night as an aerial crew share footage of the beauty and famous landmarks from each city.

11:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E52 · Missouri Travel

Missouri

An aerial survey of Missouri reveals St. Louis, Kansas City and regions in between with everything from bustling river ports to breathtaking mountain views.

Daytime

12:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E8 · Rhode Island Travel

Rhode Island

A flyover of America's smallest state reveals historic lighthouses and a stone millhouse that may have been built by Norsemen before the time of Columbus.

13:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E45 · Best Small Towns Travel

Best Small Towns

An aerial tour from coast to coast captures the charm of America's most interesting small towns, from California to Florida with many visits in between.

14:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E16 · Maryland & Delaware Travel

Maryland & Delaware

Maryland and Delaware have been the sites of everything from a terminus of the Underground Railroad to the battle that inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

15:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E12 · Massachusetts Travel

Massachusetts

The sights of the Bay State span hundreds of years, including the Pilgrims' landing place, the highway on which Paul Revere rode and Boston's sports venues.

16:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E63 · Natural Wonders Travel

Natural Wonders

A collection of aerial views of America's natural wonders includes the story of the original debates over how the Grand Canyon was formed.

17:00 1h

Aerial America

S1 · E74 · Outdoor Adventures Travel

Outdoor Adventures

A cross-country flight showcases its mountains, beaches, national parks and other tourist attractions.

Evening

18:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S2 · E4 · Royal Clipper Travel

Royal Clipper

A modern-day ship known as the Royal Clipper pays homage to traditional seafaring ships of the late-1800s with five masts and 42 sails.

19:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S2 · E1 · Europa 2 Travel

Europa 2

A minuscule cruise ship known as Europa 2 offers passengers a unique experience by leaving their Mediterranean destination up to a vote.

20:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S4 · E3 · Diamond Princess Travel

Diamond Princess

The Diamond Princess is a British-registered cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, carrying passengers to some of Japan's most iconic cities.

21:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S4 · E8 · Sky Princess Travel

Sky Princess

The Sky Princess carries passengers from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to three Central American stops, and it manages to get into and out of ports despite its size.

22:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S1 · E1 · Paul Gauguin Travel

Paul Gauguin

The crew of the MS Paul Gauguin, a ship that sails through French Polynesia, deals with rough weather, narrow passageways and shallow channels.

23:00 1h

Mighty Cruise Ships

S4 · E5 · Costa Diadema Travel

Costa Diadema

Costa Diadema is a Dream-class cruise ship owned by Carnival Corporation which gives its 3,700 passengers the ultimate Mediterranean experience.