Chronicle (2000)

Season 2025

Chronicle is a newsmagazine show produced at two New England television stations owned by Hearst Television: WCVB-TV/Boston and WMUR-TV/Manchester, New Hampshire. The series premiered on WCVB on January 25, 1982, and the WMUR version premiered in September 2001. It airs weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on both stations, offering an informative lifestyle, cultural and news-related magazine format, most often covering a single topic within each broadcast.

Where to Watch Chronicle (2000) • Season 2025

73 Episodes

  • Ted's Favorites
    E1
    Ted's FavoritesStories of Vermonters along Interstate 89; Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; Belle Isle Marsh.
  • Homegrown Who'd-A-Thunks
    E2
    Homegrown Who'd-A-ThunksTobacco growing; largest potato farm in New England; wild rice; "paw paw".
  • Medical Journal
    E3
    Medical JournalBerklee College of Music student diagnosed with tumor that threatened his hearing experiences "medical miracle; young woman with lupus undergoes groundbreaking therapy.
  • Made in New England
    E4
    Made in New EnglandThis business specializes in crafting old-school neon signs. A young designer is upcycling unwanted textiles into wearable fashion. This homemade vinaigrette is made in an old mill building. A Littleton farmer producing clean greens.
  • The Road Forward
    E5
    The Road ForwardThere are inmates preparing for eventual re-entry, and some who have found success after release. Erika Tarantal meets young women who spend time in a home-like setting inside the state prison, and talks to experts at a youth outreach nonprofit.
  • World of Wellness: Skin Deep
    E6
    World of Wellness: Skin DeepThe wellness industry is a major driver of the U.S. economy. We focus on the booming world of skin care, from a salon focused on the growing number of men devoted to specialized skin care, to newer trends.
  • Happening Hoods
    E7
    Happening HoodsTonight we hit up a few award worthy communities: In Scituate, Best Seaside Small Town to Visit, 2024, we fuel up with coffee at Lucky Finn, and get an update on the restoration of the town's iconic lighthouse.
  • Warm and Cozy
    E8
    Warm and CozyIn West Brookfield, a family restaurant serves a fireplace feast, full of warm plates and history. In Newburyport, a barber and clothing shop that offers a warm, fresh shave and carries a local cashmere sweater brand with ties to Scotland.
  • Friday Finale: Best of the Best
    E9
    Friday Finale: Best of the BestSemi-finalists for the prestigious James Beard award have been announced. Tonight, another helping from some of the restaurants being recognized for their achievements in the food world, including Boston's MIDA… Somaek… and Comfort Kitchen...
  • St. John, USVI
    E10
    St. John, USVIAnthony Everett heads south to explore the gin-clear waters and stunning beaches on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Anthony meets a couple of New England hoteliers running a new private island resort; checks out lively and colorful Cruz Bay...
  • A Tank Away
    E11
    A Tank AwayA trip to Eliot, Maine, where we check out Winter Wonders at Sandy Hill Farm, an elaborate outdoor light show. A Coast Guard veteran now serving up tea and treats at an Eliot eatery, and visit a local farm that welcomes yoga aficionados...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads Nantucket in Winter
    E12
    Main Streets and Back Roads Nantucket in Winter
  • We Got the Beat
    E13
    We Got the BeatThe Drum Center of Portsmouth, housed in a historic New Hampshire barn, lays claim to the title, largest drum store in the world. We meet a Boston street musician who has been entertaining TD Garden crowds for decades with his bucket drums...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Strafford, Vermont
    E14
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Strafford, VermontThe town of Strafford, in Vermont's Orange County, today looks much as it did a century ago. Tonight Ted Reinstein brings us an extraordinary story of a community coming together to save the local general store, Coburns, with the help of native son..
  • Hot Spots
    E15
    Hot SpotsFrom bagels in the Seaport to tacos on Beacon Hill, tonight we're on the hunt for hot spots to dine out. We meet the owner of Kaia in Boston, who practically grew up in a Greek diner and now highlights the bounty of the Aegean Sea at his South End...
  • What's New
    E16
    What's NewIce cream in February? Why not, if it's served inside a colorful, kaleidoscopic museum that pays tribute to this frozen delight. Tonight Shayna Seymour visits the new Ice Cream Museum, and other new spots to dine, shop, and work out. Shayna hits...
  • Winter Edition
    E17
    Winter EditionMassachusetts is home to the largest compass manufacturer in the U.S. Tonight Anthony Everett visits this Pembroke company that has been guiding mariners for generations. Also tonight, Anthony catches up with students experiencing the outdoors on...
  • Twice Gifted
    E18
    Twice GiftedMeet real estate agent Bill Janovitz, a top-seller in Lexington and … a legitimate rock star. With his band, Buffalo Tom, he manages to balance his many interests, as do the other individuals we meet tonight. Gabby Anderson is a Harvard student-a...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Lake Placid
    E19
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Lake PlacidNicole Estaphan is exploring the tiny village that for 45 years has been linked to Olympic glory. During a chilly visit to the Adirondack mountains, Nicole tours the Olympic venues that continue to make Lake Placid proud, and gets a guided tour...
  • Changing the Game
    E20
    Changing the GameYouth sports are a multibillion dollar industry, with many young athletes and their parents seeking a competitive edge. Tonight Shayna Seymour talks to players, families, and coaches about the pros and cons of the modern approach to youth sports..
  • Game On: Champions Edition
    E21
    Game On: Champions EditionHe's expected to be the 1 pick in next year's NBA draft. But in his hometown of Brockton and at the Needham school where he found success and formed special friendships, AJ Dybantsa is just a regular kid. Tonight Shayna Seymour catches up with the...
  • Medical Mysteries
    E22
    Medical MysteriesAs many as 25 million Americans live with rare, undiagnosed conditions. Tonight, Nicole Estaphan meets individuals living with rare diseases, and the clinicians and researchers who are determined to find answers. Nicole also shares the story of the..
  • Unusual Jobs
    E23
    Unusual JobsBeing a professional hockey player is an unusual job on its own. But Mark Kastelic's other career ambition? Zookeeping! Tonight, we tag along as the Boston Bruins forward joins the care team at Franklin Park Zoo to learn about life as a zookeeper...
  • Dining Deals
    E24
    Dining DealsLet's face it, food is expensive. We take a look at some spots that might make dining out more manageable. We revisit a Rhode Island mainstay, where the signature sandwich is less than 5 bucks (and almost every sandwich is under $10) and another...
  • Shoe Stories
    E25
    Shoe StoriesTonight we take a walk in the shoes of New England shoe designers, collectors, and makers. Erika Tarantal talks to luxury shoe designer Stuart Weitzman about going from the mailroom in his father's Haverhill factory, to designer for the stars...
  • Tank Away
    E26
    Tank AwayIf your winter travel preferences lean toward cities, tonight Erika Tarantal hits Providence, R.I., where she checks out the art scene, tours a historic hotel, and even takes a blacksmithing class. Shayna Seymour is bound for Portsmouth, N.H...
  • Tried & True
    E27
    Tried & TrueThe Wakefield Bowladrome is as old-school as it comes, which has attracted Hollywood movie-makers -- three times! Tonight, stories of local businesses and individuals who persist despite changing trends. In Cambridge, four generations of the same...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Vermont's Upper Valley
    E28
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Vermont's Upper ValleyTed Reinstein is exploring the Vermont side of the Upper Connecticut River Valley, where he finds the traditional, the quirky, and even the (literally) cartoonish. Ted straps on the boards for a few runs at historic Saskadena Six. Also in Woodstock..
  • Time Travel
    E29
    Time Travel
  • Celebrating Irish Heritage
    E30
    Celebrating Irish HeritageThey say everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day, but tonight we meet locals who honor the region's Irish heritage all year long. We explore the new South Shore Irish Heritage Trail, which marks important events in local history all along the Irish...
  • Is it Real?
    E31
    Is it Real?An artist whose 'paintings' are actually made of throwaway plastic toys. A local bakery where they're jumping in on the 'Is It Cake?' trend. And an entire museum based on illusions. Tonight, Nicole Estaphan takes us on a journey of the mind, which...
  • Bargains
    E32
    BargainsTonight we are headed out in search of good deals, from children¡s clothing, to food, to an out-of-the-way museum. In Worcester, we meet the Egg Roll Lady, whose handmade egg rolls are under 2 bucks each! Free ice-skating at local rinks, a local...
  • Outdoors for All
    E33
    Outdoors for AllThere can be social and economic obstacles to enjoying the outdoors fully. Tonight Erika Tarantal catches up with people who are trying to level the playing field, including professional snowboarder Zeb Powell, who is working to bring more...
  • Unusual Houses
    E34
    Unusual HousesHere in New England we're used to Capes, Colonials, and variations on those homebuilding themes. But tonight we're touring houses that are anything but traditional.
  • On the Water
    E35
    On the WaterMassachusetts is home to the largest compass manufacturer in the U.S. Tonight Anthony Everett visits this Pembroke company that has been guiding mariners for generations. Also tonight, Anthony catches up with students experiencing the outdoors on...
  • Seeing Double
    E36
    Seeing DoubleOn April Fools' Day we'll have you seeing double as we head out in search of doubles and doppelgangers. Ted Reinstein heads to the birthplace of Boston's iconic Hood Milk Bottle, before hitting a diner built into an even bigger version in Raynham.
  • Inside MIT
    E37
    Inside MITEver wonder what kind of genius is being conjured inside the labs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Tonight we take a peek and discover everything from video games to futuristic fashion to paper airplanes. We meet a professor of...
  • Friday Finale: Spring Things
    E38
    Friday Finale: Spring ThingsIt's been a chilly, windy winter here in Greater Boston. Tonight we bring you the sights, sounds, and flavors of spring.
  • Food Journal
    E39
    Food JournalFrom family businesses to legacy brands and products, we are getting the stories behind them. We travel to Rhode Island to meet a man restoring and creating heirloom copper and silver pots and pans, built to last. Does the name, Pastene, ring a bell?
  • Spring Cleaning
    E40
    Spring CleaningClean, categorize, purge… scrub, sort, and sage! Tonight we meet people who were built for spring cleaning. We meet two entrepreneurial young men who launched a junk removal business while in high school, and focus on recycling and upcycling much...
  • Life Stories
    E41
    Life StoriesA friend convinced music legend Peter Wolf to write down an amazing bunch of stories about his life, and now they're all gathered in Wolf¡s compelling new autobiography. Tonight we visit Wolf at his home, where he shares his thoughts on his musica...
  • In the Ring
    E42
    In the RingCostumes, music, and over-the-top drama. Forget a night at the theater it's the world of professional wrestling, and you don't have to be a fan to appreciate the theatrics. A local historian recalls Boston's role in development of the sport, along...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Gloucester
    E43
    Main Streets and Back Roads of GloucesterPerched on the rocky shores of Cape Ann, Gloucester is a community steeped in maritime tradition, but changing and innovating with the times. Tonight Erika Tarantal gets to know Gloucester and the people who give it life. A local blogger gives us...
  • Cats
    E44
    CatsDogs get plenty of air time on Chronicle but the cat lobby is relentless, so tonight we cave in to offer equal feline time. (Self-described dog person) Shayna Seymour meets a cat behavior specialist who counsels pet owners on how to handle their...
  • Stress Relief
    E45
    Stress ReliefStressed out? Who isn't! No matter what¡s causing your stress, tonight we have ideas for how to reduce it, from diet to exercise to a simple walk in the woods. We talk to a physician about the physical causes of stress, and the physical impact it..
  • Taking Flight
    E46
    Taking Flight
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Poultney, Vermont
    E47
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Poultney, VermontThe tiny town of Poultney, Vt., is now the site of gargantuan plans. Liquor magnate Raj Bhakta has purchased the former Green Mountain College and is eyeing a major redevelopment, his plans welcomed by many; viewed skeptically by others.
  • Friday Finale: Asian Restaurant Tour
    E48
    Friday Finale: Asian Restaurant TourThere¡s still time to check out some of the more than 80 restaurants participating in Boston Asian Restaurant Week, which runs through May 11, and fortunately Chronicle has dined at many of them! Tonight we revisit some of these Asian spots...
  • Funny Business
    E49
    Funny BusinessStand-up comics aren't born… they're made. Usually by working a million different jobs on the side. Tonight we learn about the day jobs of local comedians, from New Hampshire's Juston McKinney (a onetime sheriff's deputy in Maine) to a Boston-area...
  • Tank Away
    E50
    Tank AwaySpring is shoulder season, but a great time to check out special New England destinations. Tonight Shayna Seymour heads to Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire, where the ice is out; a local farm is bursting with life; and the community is gearing up for...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Winthrop Lakes, Maine
    E51
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Winthrop Lakes, MaineTed Reinstein is living the lake life tonight, as he heads to Maine's Kennebec County and the Winthrop Lakes Region. Ted takes a hike with a local who explores Maine By Foot, and discovers Maine¡s only inland, operating lighthouse...
  • Bermuda
    E52
    BermudaJust a quick hop from Boston, but it feels a million miles away. Tonight Shayna Seymour explores the pink sand beaches and bluer-than-blue waters of Bermuda, a beloved destination for Boston-area travelers. Shayna takes a beach hike along the...
  • What's New
    E53
    What's NewMore new things to do, see, eat, and read! Tonight, Shayna Seymour gets in on the puppy yoga trend, and gets a baking lesson from the pros at America's Test Kitchen (out with a new cookbook). Shayna meets the photographer who has collected 40...
  • On the Water
    E54
    On the WaterAnthony Everett is headed back out on the water where he finds beauty, heart, and craftsmanship. On Cape Cod, Anthony meets the fishermen who in 2020 developed a popular chowder that helped keep many businesses afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic...
  • Entrepreneurs
    E55
    EntrepreneursFrom French pastry to fishing rods, tonight we discover businesses born on kitchen tables, at the beach, and in one case, on a cocktail napkin. We visit a French patisserie founded initially in a garage, and meet an entrepreneur who was inspired...
  • High Five
    E56
    High FiveFrom the volleyball court to the debate stage to a club bringing students of diverse abilities together, NewsCenter 5 throughout the school year has highlighted standout students. Tonight, a Chronicle high-five for these young people who are making..
  • Who Knew?
    E57
    Who Knew?Ted Reinstein is back with more quirky tales and historical head-scratchers. He's hunting horse thieves in Dedham; discovers the only town forest located entirely within the median strip of a Massachusetts highway; and discovers a historic Boston...
  • Battle of Bunker Hill
    E58
    Battle of Bunker HillOn the eve of the 250th anniversary, Erika Tarantal tags along with folks in Charlestown as they celebrate the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill. And while she does get a lesson in how to play a colonial drum, it's much more than battle reenactments!
  • New England for Sale
    E59
    New England for SaleIn the market for a movie theater? What about your own private airfield? Tonight, a peek at some unusual New England property for sale. Minuteman Airfield in Bedford is on the market, as is a historic movie theater in Clinton. A Concord home once...
  • Vision & Vibe
    E60
    Vision & VibeTonight, makers, creators, and yes, even scientists, who find artistic inspiration in the world around them. We meet a horticulturalist in charge of keeping the oldest topiary garden in the United States in shape. A young woman who crafts...
  • Making a Splash
    E61
    Making a SplashTonight we're seeking refuge from the summer sizzle! Anthony Everett heads out on the water (very, very carefully) with shark-spotters, to learn more about the apex predators of the sea. Looking for something a little more tame? Try a charter...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Rhode Island's Narrow River
    E62
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Rhode Island's Narrow RiverThe Narragansett people called it Pettaquamscutt, a six-mile river that flows from North Kingstown to Narragansett. Tonight Ted paddles along this tidal estuary, shares the region's natural beauty and history, and meets the people who call this...
  • Going Retro
    E63
    Going RetroThe Ground Round, Tech Hi-Fi, Strawberries Records, all popular local brands, all brought back to life with new local ventures. We hit them up tonight. Also tonight, Anthony Everett suits up with the old-time Essex Baseball League; Shayna Seymour...
  • Bio Blueprints
    E64
    Bio BlueprintsVelcro. inspired by a run-in with sticky burrs. Buildings that cool themselves (the way termites do it!). The term may be unfamiliar but biomimicry is part of your everyday life, and tonight Nicole Estaphan gets up to speed on the innovation all...
  • Checking Inns
    E65
    Checking InnsThe best part of traveling for Chronicle and sharing the stories of New England? The opportunity to visit so many historic, quintessential, charming New England inns. Tonight we revisit some of these cozy spots, from the Bay State to New Hampshire...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Martha's Vineyard
    E66
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Martha's VineyardStunning natural beauty, a strong sense of community, and yes, the 50th anniversary of Jaws! On Martha's Vineyard, Shayna Seymour is taking it all in. There are the usual stops, the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, a sail off Edgartown Harbor...
  • Bridges
    E67
    BridgesOne of the world's most famous bridge designers calls Boston home, actually, just steps from some of his most famous bridges. Tonight we meet Miguel Rosales, who came to Boston from Guatemala and has made an extraordinary mark on the cityscape.
  • Longevity
    E68
    LongevityAt 101 years old, a Beverly man is embracing life at every opportunity. So what is the key to his longevity, and others like him? Tonight Erika meets experts at The New England Centenarian Study at Boston University, which has been studying aging...
  • What's New
    E69
    What's NewTonight it's all things new, summer edition. Shayna Seymour checks out a new rooftop bar in South Boston, a new hotel in Newport, and explores the impressive outdoor art exhibition known as the Boston Triennial. We make a stop in Worcester to...
  • Tank Away
    E70
    Tank AwayNicole Estaphan heads north to explore lake life in Naples, Maine, where she hops aboard a paddlewheeler on Long Lake; stumbles across Shaquille O'Neal's sneaker at a unique shop; and bites into a Sebagel at a local bagel shop. On Cape Cod, we...
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Moultonborough
    E71
    Main Streets and Back Roads of MoultonboroughAnthony Everett heads north to this lovely lakeside community, which features stunning lake and mountain views; locals devoted to loons; and steamboat enthusiasts who build and restore these classic vessels. At the Country Store they still tally...
  • On the Water
    E72
    On the WaterOn the Parker River in Newbury Anthony visits the intergalactic headquarters of the hoop-making business. What's hoop-making? He'll tell us! In Plymouth, Anthony joins researchers who are working to conserve vulnerable bird species, including...
  • Music Makers
    E73
    Music MakersFrom Ken Casey to John Williams to Ruth Pointer, Boston has been home to incredible music-makers of all genres. Tonight, a look back at Chronicle sit-downs with some local musical greats.

 

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