E4 TV Guide — Friday, 17 July 2026

Romcom fan Becky dines with fellow 36-year-old Leigh. As their date kicks off, so does a Manchester United game, which Leigh is keen to get an update on. Other participants are Val, 78, who meets 82-year-old ex-welder Roy, and singleton Del, 36. Her date is musician Michael, who has let his work get in the way of love until now

The crew celebrate Kyle's birthday while he gets acquainted - in a way only Kyle can - with the local tourists. But it's not such a happy birthday for him, with his bruised ego causing him to lash out at Solène and reveal a shocking secret in the process

The competition heats up between Melissa and Janine as their classes go head to head in a read-a-thon sponsored by a local pizza shop

When Adam creates a video that makes it look as though he and his friends beat Barry in a game of basketball, Barry demands a rematch in the school gym. Beverly tries to throw a 'surprise' party for Murray's 50th birthday, despite his objections to the idea

Beverly talks Erica into writing a Hanukkah song for the school holiday concert, inspiring Barry to prove his own musical prowess. Adam discovers that the things he loved as a child aren't always as good as he remembers. Ana Gasteyer (Suburgatory) guest stars

Jake thinks Boyle might have met his soulmate in Genevieve, an art gallery owner, and tries to set the pair up on a date. Meanwhile, Rosa deals with an intra-precinct theft and Amy seeks Holt's help with an image campaign. Comedy, starring Andy Samberg

While investigating a serial killer, Peralta enlists Holt's help in an attempt to solve the case without the new captain finding out. Diaz and Santiago are forced to deal with the murderer's demands, while Jeffords discovers a new obsession. Comedy, guest starring Kyra Sedgwick and Dean Winters, with Andy Samberg

Jake and Holt split the squad into two teams to help them win the Halloween heist contest. Each side attempts to steal the same item, a fancy-dress crown locked in a briefcase in the interrogation room in order to claim the title of 'amazing detective or genius'

Jake and Charles take Terry on a camping trip to help him deal with stress. Amy gets Gina to help her persuade the police department to buy a product she invented as a child. Holt helps Rosa to break up with Marcus. Comedy, starring Andy Samberg

Chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Long Island, New York, to help an Indian restaurant which used to run a Mexican eatery out of the same kitchen. It's been operating for 35-years, but a decline in business led to fusion experiments, which haven't always been successful and which have confused the customers. With some dishes tasting soggy and swimming with oil, Ramsay has his work cut out trying to turn things round

All the men in the three dysfunctional households feel angry - including Mitch and Cam, who are involved in a traffic accident, and Jay, who is frustrated at work. American comedy, starring Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen

Phil spends quality time with Haley and takes her on a tour of his old college. Meanwhile, Gloria and Jay are forced to talk about an intimate subject with Manny. American comedy, starring Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen

Comedy clips showcasing amusing internet videos on the themes of food and animals

In Cheltenham, finance high-flyers Bob and his wife Louise host the first evening, but confident Iranian ex-pats, Pasha and Haleh aren't too concerned by the quality of the food - and ditzy youngsters Will and Kim keep everyone entertained with their random comments. On day two, Will and Kim set out to surprise their guests, and no napkins, massive portions and an overpowering dessert certainly raise eyebrows. On the last night, Pasha and Haleh are expecting their Iranian feast to leave the competition in their wake. However, problems arise when Bob reveals his dislike of their key ingredient of lamb, jeopardising their chances of winning the £1,000 prize

The fiery chef comes to the aid of a French restaurant in the heart of Moorpark, California. The pompous, over-complicated cuisine is keeping the customers away and there is an imminent threat of bankruptcy. However, the owner is vigorously opposed to change, despite the failings of his current business model

Chef Gordon Ramsay comes to the aid of Lela's, a Pomona, California, restaurant that is currently being run into the ground by its inexperienced owner. Gordon tries to turn the failing business around, but faces opposition from the chef and makes enemies when he exposes the suspect behaviour of some members of staff

Gordon Ramsay checks in to the River Rock Inn in Milford, Pennsylvania, where owner Ken Pisciotta is struggling to attract guests and battling huge debts. He has all but given up and his constant negativity is rubbing off on the staff. Can Gordon get this establishment back on track before Ken loses everything?

Phil finds himself in an awkward situation when he meets his former high-school girlfriend, who confesses she still has feelings for him, while Mitchell stands up to his boss and Jay summons up the courage to confess he killed Manny's turtle

Phil and Claire help out with their children's school projects, while Gloria and Cameron spend quality time together. Elsewhere, Mitchell and Manny learn they have more in common than they thought during a trip to watch a meteor shower with Jay. Comedy, starring Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen

The family is recruited and brainwashed by a religious cult - except for Marge, who resorts to desperate measures to snap the others out of it

Bart and Lisa go on a school trip, but Otto accidentally drives the bus off a bridge and into the water, where it washes up on a deserted island - leaving the schoolchildren to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Homer decides to set up his own internet business. With the guest voice of James Earl Jones

Krusty's ancient jokes and politically incorrect impressions go down like a lead balloon at a charity comedy festival - so he decides to spice up his act by adding more alternative, adult-oriented material. Featuring the guest voice of chat show host Jay Leno, alongside comedians Steven Wright and Janeane Garofalo

Moe desperately wants to raise cash to lavish on his new girlfriend, so Homer rashly agrees to help him defraud his car insurance company - but his bumbling attempts to destroy the vehicle put him behind bars. Featuring the guest voice of Helen Hunt

Peralta and Diaz learn there's more to Lt Melanie Hawkins' team than meets the eye as they continue their search for the gang of bank robbers. Jeffords, Boyle and Santiago begin to suspect that Gina is harbouring a secret. Ryan Phillippe, Gina Gershon and Jason Mantzoukas guest star

When Peralta and Diaz are framed for a crime they didn't commit, it's up to the other members of the Nine-Nine to find out what really happened and try to save them from going to jail

Haley, Alex and Luke decide to surprise Phil and Claire with breakfast in bed, only to catch them in a compromising position. Mitch and Cameron arrange a play date for Lily, hoping to befriend a fellow parent who also happens to own a swanky new restaurant, and Gloria accidentally sends a nasty e-mail to Claire. Guest starring Rachael Harris (The Hangover)

Phil and Claire celebrate Valentine's Day with a meal at restaurant Ibiza, which is spoiled by their elderly fellow diners. However, the couple engage in role-play to spice up the evening, with Phil transformed into successful businessman Clive Bixby. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria inject some competition into their special day, and Cameron grows weary of Mitchell's PA

Mitchell throws Lily a party to celebrate her second birthday and invites his mother DeDe - who creates tension by bringing along Claire's former lover Robbie. Mitchell upsets Cameron by blacklisting Fizbo the clown from proceedings, and insists the entertainment should be provided by a fairy instead. Guest starring Shelley Long (Cheers) and Matt Dillon (Crash)

Phil and Claire have a massive falling out, and they are lent a friendly ear by Gloria and Jay respectively as they think about what went wrong. Cameron launches his Harp Attack fundraiser, and aims to outdo last year's event until Mitchell realises he forgot to post any invitations

Homer builds a robot for Bart to enter the Robot Rumble TV show, but finds the task harder than expected and resorts to trickery. Meanwhile, Lisa's pet cats keep dying

Marge writes a novel and succeeds in getting it published to critical acclaim in the Springfield community. Homer is delighted - until he finds out its plot, which portrays him as an uncaring husband. With the guest voices of authors Tom Clancy and Thomas Pynchon