E4 TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full E4 TV guide for Friday, 16 October 2026. 36 programmes listed , including 7 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:05 1h 5m

First Dates

S3 · E2

A meeting goes well until a mutual friend comes into the conversation

When self-proclaimed ladies' man Jayden, 20, meets childminder Isabel, 19, things go well between them - until they realise they have a mutual friend. Sarah, 44, has been deaf since birth, and wants to find love with a hearing man, so she's relieved to find 47-year-old estate agent John is easy to lip read. Eternal romantic Tim returns to the restaurant, and his date, Sarah, shares his passion for bad jokes, exploding high fives and limericks. Disco-loving personal trainer Ellis, 47, is pleased when 53-year-old hairdresser Gary turns up, and his touching life story makes her warm to him even more. Meanwhile, Ryan, 33, has recently become single after an 11-year relationship, and turns to alcohol to help him relax
01:10 1h

Gogglebox

S20 · E4

Opinions on Strictly Come Dancing, Antiques Roadshow and Frozen Planet II

The armchair critics share their opinions on shows including Strictly Come Dancing, Coronation Street, Antiques Roadshow, Frozen Planet II, Kings of Pain, Help! My House Is Haunted, Only Connect, and ITV News coverage of the mini-budget
02:10 50m

Below Deck Down Under

Kiss And Don't Tell

Marina asks Wihan on a date

Tzarina cracks under pressure in the kitchen. Harry's future on the Katina is in doubt as he struggles with an injury and tensions flare when Marina asks Wihan on a date
03:00 45m

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S2 · E1 · Giuseppi's

Gordon Ramsay visits an Italian restaurant in Michigan

The chef heads to family owned Italian restaurant Giuseppi's in Macomb Township, Michigan. Father and son Joe and Sam Borgia's constant fighting is driving customers away, and Gordon discovers one of the restaurateurs is concealing a serious health problem. Nevertheless, he sets about rescuing them from disaster and turning around the failing business
03:45 55m

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E5 · PJ's Steakhouse

A steakhouse in Queens, New York

Gordon Ramsay visits PJ's Steakhouse in Queens, New York, to provide his expert advice to the owners. They decided to turn a successful bar into a high-end restaurant, but without any previous experience in managing a business they found themselves seriously in debt. With an over-confident chef and a partner propping up the bar, co-owner Madalyn faces a few difficult decisions
04:40 25m

The Goldbergs

S10 · E5 · Uncle-ing

Adam and Barry learn how to be great uncles

Erica asks Geoff to take her on a 'babymoon', far away from Beverly, whose mania about the upcoming birth is making her miserable. Adam and Barry learn how to be great uncles
05:05 25m

The Goldbergs

S10 · E6 · DKNY

Adam visits Dave Kim at university

Adam visits Dave Kim at university to celebrate Halloween and is surprised to learn he has reinvented himself, while Geoff is terrified of Beverly taking over baby-care duties
05:30 30m

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

S2 · E12 · Beach House

The team visits Boyle's beach house

The team visits Boyle's beach house on a detectives-only getaway, but Peralta ruins the fun by inviting Captain Holt along. The host helps Diaz to send romantic texts to her new boyfriend Marcus, while Gina amuses herself by trying to get Santiago drunk. Comedy, starring Andy Samberg

Morning

06:00 30m

Modern Family

S5 · E15 · The Feud

Phil, Jay and Luke wage war against the Thorpe family

Phil, Jay and Luke wage war against three generations of Thorpes, including Phil's arch- rival Gil. Mitch and Cam ask Claire to collect Lily from school - but forget to mention the outbreak of head lice - and Gloria chaperones a field trip, giving her cause to worry about Manny's lack of self-confidence
06:30 25m

Modern Family

S5 · E16 · Spring-a-Ding-Fling

Phil is keen to impress Haley when she accompanies him to a works dinner

Cam is mightily annoyed after organising the school's most successful fundraiser, only for Spanish teacher Senor Kaplan to steal his thunder. Husband-to-be Mitchell, on the other hand, can't make up his mind about his old college pal Wendy, who is now his new boss, and Phil wants to impress daughter Haley, who has agreed to accompany him to the annual real estate banquet
06:55 5m

Rude(ish) Tube Shorts

Food and animals

Amusing internet videos featuring food and animals

Comedy clips showcasing amusing internet videos on the themes of food and animals
07:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S3 · E72

In east Kent, dinner party veterans Mike and Helenor kick off the competition

In east Kent, dinner party veterans Mike and Helenor kick off the competition with a sophisticated menu including wild garlic from the local churchyard and a risky bonus ingredient of sweetbread. Loved-up couple Rob and Jade are impressed with the posh nosh, but married childhood sweethearts Caroline and Tony can't get Mike's resemblance to a famous comedian out of their minds. Rob and Jade put together a Thai-inspired menu, but Mike and Helenor are suspicious of Rob's story of why he loves Thai food. On the last night, visually impaired Caroline and her easy-going husband Tony hope their made-from-scratch food will secure the £1,000 prize
08:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S2 · E2 · Hannah & Mason's

Gordon Ramsay helps a French bistro in New Jersey

Fiery chef Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of the owners of Hannah & Mason's, a French bistro in Cranbury, New Jersey. Members of staff complain their pay cheques bounce, and the kitchen cooler is so unhygienic that Gordon makes the decision to close the restaurant on Valentine's Day - the busiest night of the year
09:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S2 · E7 · Black Pearl

A struggling seafood restaurant in Manhattan

Gordon Ramsay tries to help a struggling seafood restaurant in Manhattan, where the three owners regularly come into conflict as they each try to assert their authority over the business, causing confusion for all. When one of the trio stubbornly resists the changes the Scottish chef is hoping to implement, sparks begin to fly
10:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S3 · E6 · Fleming

The chef visits a Danish restaurant in Florida

Gordon Ramsay heads to Florida to help the owners of Fleming, a Danish restaurant in Miami. A husband-and-wife duo bought the business eight years ago in the hope of continuing the place's success, but started losing money rapidly. With a Cuban chef cooking Nordic cuisine and a filthy kitchen, things go from bad to worse until it all comes to a head on relaunch night
11:00 30m

Modern Family

S2 · E18 · Boys' Night

Jay gatecrashes Mitch and Cameron's night out

Jay accidentally gatecrashes Mitch and Cameron's night out with their friends Pepper, Longines and Crispin, but surprisingly enjoys his time with the group. Meanwhile, Phil and Claire are concerned when Luke befriends neighbour Mr Kleezak, and despite Cameron's misgivings, Haley babysits Lily. Guest starring Nathan Lane (The Producers)
11:30 30m

Modern Family

S2 · E19 · The Musical Man

Cameron becomes the music director at Luke and Manny's school

Cameron is delighted to accept the role of interim music director at Luke and Manny's school, but his enthusiasm fails to rub off on the students. Meanwhile, Jay's brother Donnie (guest star Jonathan Banks) comes to town, but their sibling rivalry goes too far, and Phil persuades his family to appear in his new advert

Daytime

12:00 30m

The Simpsons

S15 · E22 · Fraudcast News

Reports of Mr Burns's death provoke a media storm

Reports of Mr Burns's death provoke a media storm as the townsfolk reveal their true feelings about him, but it's not long before he reappears, threatening the freedom of the press in a bid to improve his image. However, Lisa's newspaper proves resistant to his plans
12:30 30m

The Simpsons

S27 · E1 · Every Man's Dream

Homer and Marge have a trial separation

Homer and Marge visit a marriage counsellor and decide on a trial separation, during which Homer begins dating a twentysomething pharmacist. With the guest voices of Girls cast members Lena Dunham, Adam Driver, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Allison Williams
13:00 30m

The Simpsons

S27 · E2 · 'Cue Detective

Homer is challenged to a barbecue cook-off by a TV chef

Homer becomes the king of barbecues in Springfield after buying a grill from a mysterious man at a roadside shack and ends up being challenged to a cook-off by a TV chef
13:30 30m

The Simpsons

S27 · E3 · Puffless

Patty moves in with Homer and Marge

Marge's twin sisters Selma and Patty agree to stop smoking after they learn their father died of lung cancer. When Selma relapses after just 10 minutes, an angry Patty moves in with Marge and Homer. Meanwhile, Maggie goes on an adventure with some local creatures
14:00 30m

The Goldbergs

S3 · E22 · Smother's Day

Barry and Erica forget to buy Beverly a Mother's Day gift

Barry and Erica forget to buy Beverly a Mother's Day gift and make last-minute 'Mom Coupons' instead. Understandably hurt, Beverly gets her revenge by cashing in every coupon they have made in one go. Adam yearns to go to a summer camp for junior astronauts and accuses his father of crushing his dreams when he isn't keen to give permission
14:30 30m

The Goldbergs

S3 · E23 · Big Orange

Barry's mother and girlfriend plan to destroy his favourite shirt

Barry's favourite shirt is hated by both his mother Beverly and his girlfriend Lainey, so they hatch a plan together to destroy it. However, once the shirt goes missing, Barry asks Adam and Erica to investigate. Murray decides to tear down the family tree house, leaving Adam distraught
15:00 30m

Modern Family

S3 · E15 · Aunt Mommy

Phil and Claire make Mitch and Cameron a life-changing promise

Phil and Claire make Mitch and Cameron a life-changing promise after drinking heavily at a restaurant, and Jay's concerns about Manny and Gloria's relationship are eased when he learns more about their mother-son bond. American comedy, starring Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen
15:30 30m

Modern Family

S3 · E16 · Virgin Territory

Phil struggles to come to terms with the fact Haley is growing up

Phil struggles to come to terms with the fact Haley is growing up after overhearing a private conversation, and Jay's ego takes a bruising when Mitchell tells the truth about his proudest golf moment. Meanwhile, Gloria discovers Claire's stress-relieving activity. American comedy, starring Ty Burrell and Ed O'Neill
16:00 30m

Modern Family

S3 · E17 · Leap Day

Cameron celebrates his birthday

Cameron seizes the opportunity to celebrate his birthday, which only comes around once every four years, so the pressure is on Mitchell to organise an occasion to remember. Phil's day is ruined by the female members of his family, who are all feeling emotional, while Jay tries to assert his manhood when it is called into question. American comedy, starring Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell
16:30 30m

Modern Family

S3 · E18 · Send Out the Clowns

Cameron bumps into a former clowning partner

Cameron bumps into former clowning partner Lewis at the funeral of his mentor, and the pair decide to resurrect their double-act for a child's birthday party. Meanwhile, Phil employs dirty tactics as he tries to overcome rival real-estate agent Mitzi Roth, and Manny realises his new friend is using him to get close to Gloria - but he is not too bothered about it
17:00 30m

The Simpsons

S27 · E21 · Simprovised

Homer turns to improvisational comedy to gain confidence

After making a mess of a speech at work, Homer tries to bolster his public speaking skills by turning to improvisational comedy. Marge decides to upgrade Bart's tumbledown treehouse, but tensions arise when Bart questions her building skills
17:30 30m

The Simpsons

S27 · E22 · Orange Is the New Yellow

Marge is sent to jail

Marge receives a jail sentence for child neglect after letting Bart go to the park unsupervised. While prison serves as a welcome break from her hectic home life, Homer struggles to hold the fort in her absence

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

The Simpsons

S21 · E1 · Homer the Whopper

Homer is cast as the lead in a superhero movie

Homer is cast in the title role of Everyman, a superhero movie penned by Comic Book Guy, but struggles with the exercise and diet regimen required to get in shape for the part. With the guest voice of Seth Rogen
18:30 30m

The Simpsons

S21 · E2 · Bart Gets a Z

Bart's mischief causes Mrs Krabappel to get fired

Bart plays a prank on Mrs Krabappel, but it backfires badly and results in her being fired, leaving him feeling so guilty that he resolves to do everything he can to get her reinstated - even if it means discrediting her replacement
19:00 30m

The Simpsons

S8 · E2 · You Only Move Twice

The family moves to another town

Homer gets a new job at a better nuclear power plant, forcing the family to move to an apparently idyllic community - but his boss turns out to be a megalomaniac super-villain with dreams of world domination. Featuring the guest voice of Albert Brooks
19:30 30m

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

S2 · E13 · Payback

Peralta faces paying his debts

Peralta faces paying back all the money he has borrowed from his colleagues over the years, and goes to great lengths to keep a secret about Sergeant Jeffords. Santiago and Captain Holt team up to reopen the Brooklyn Broiler arson case
20:00 2h 10m

Free Guy

Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction Film ★ 7.4

Adventure comedy, starring Ryan Reynolds
★ Cast & Info
22:10 1h

Naked Attraction

S4 · E4 · Millie & Alex

Singletons from Newquay and Sheffield choose dates from six naked people

Sales administrator Millie from Newquay says she has exhausted the local dating pool and is hoping to find herself the perfect partner. Sheffield window cleaner Alex was bullied in his teens for being overweight. He has trained hard to get a body he is proud of and now he is looking for someone who feels the same. Anna Richardson invites them both to choose a date from a selection of six naked people, whose bodies are revealed one section at a time
23:10 1h 5m

Naked Attraction

S4 · E5 · Katie & James

Singletons from Bristol and London choose dates from six naked people

Twenty-year-old estate agent Katie from Bristol is a self-confessed disaster when it comes to dating, so she hopes Naked Attraction will turn her luck around. London student James, 22, loves clubbing and has a penchant for heels and glitter but he seems to be scaring off the guys. Will any of the men hidden away behind the screens be open-minded enough for him? Anna Richardson reveals all

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