STORYLINES FOR “CBS WKND,” SATURDAY, OCT. 24

LUCKY DOG: PAWS WITH PURPOSE

"Smoky" - A 1-year-old Labrador named Smoky has already charmed her way to the role of Chief Pawsitivity Officer, but before she can pass her therapy dog certification, there is one key behavior she will need to improve, so Brandon meets Smoky and her handler, Chris, in Texas for some specialized training. (OAD 10/3/26)

LUCKY DOG: DOWN UNDER

"Walt & Coke" - After losing their beloved dog, a couple hopes to form a connection with a greyhound named Walt. And a mother and daughter are looking for canine companionship, but Coke's rough past might stand in the way. (NEW)

HOPE IN THE WILD

"No Sign of Bad Luck in Raptors" - Two birds of prey find new homes at a wildlife park, two barred owls are ready to return to the wild and a valued volunteer prepares for an African adventure. (NEW)

THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING

"Upcycled Utensils, Busy Beavers, and Ocean Vaults" - Join Zay Harding as he discovers how upcycled wooden utensils are transformed into stylish furniture, uncovers why busy beavers are nature's ultimate ecosystem engineers and dives into an underwater forest to harvest seeds for the future. (NEW)

DR. CHRIS PET VET

"In a Heartbeat" - Veterinarian Chris Brown discovers a heart murmur in a 3-month-old puppy, and an emergency surgery is the only hope of helping. Chris is called out to the local marina, where a family of herons has made a luxury boat their home. A beloved pet bunny suffers heat stroke, and Chris must help. (OAD 10/18/14)

THE OPEN ROAD WITH DR. CHRIS

"Lava, Sand, and Snow" - Dr. Chris travels the globe and experiences the extremes from lava to sand to snow. He begins his journey on the island of Vanuatu where he comes face-to-face with a live volcano. He then goes to Abu Dhabi to sample all the city has to offer, from the bustling city streets to the quiet desert sands. Then, Dr. Chris heads to the Australian Alps and gets a little carried away when a team of sled dogs take him for a ride. (OAD 10/15/16)

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 2026-2027 season, as of October 3. The schedule's day and time may differ market-to-market. Check local listings.

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

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