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Vicky and Ercan explore more options for starting a family, meeting a mum who had her children through surrogacy and speaking to an adoptive mum as they continue searching for answers. But will these conversations help them make a decision on becoming parents, or lead them to the difficult realisation that parenthood isn't right for them?

Phil is determined to finally scare Claire on Halloween, while Gloria feels self-conscious about her age for the first time when someone correctly assumes she is Jay's wife. Mitch and Cam head to the WeHo carnival after Lily decides to go to her first Halloween party alone

Gloria uses her time with the twins as an opportunity to secretly baptise them before Haley and Dylan get home. Meanwhile, Claire is still dealing with the fallout from the smart closet fiasco, and Cam is at war with his school's mascot - who is threatening his chance at securing a new college coaching job

Gordon Ramsay travels to Fremont, California, in an attempt to save a restaurant that is tearing the owners' marriage apart. Saki Kavouniaris took over Spin a Yarn in 1995 and began to turn it into a success, before marrying bartender Jennifer. When the business started to fail, the couple decided to splash out on refurbishments to recover their glory days, but their efforts have been futile and now their relationship is at stake

Jay discovers Gloria has planned a romantic getaway to Hawaii for his birthday, but his excitement fades when he realises the rest of the clan will be joining them. Starring Ed O'Neill and Sofia Vergara

Phil tries to be romantic when the family goes on holiday to Hawaii, and Jay realises it will not be as relaxing as he had hoped. Elsewhere, Mitch and Cam cannot decide whether to go sightseeing, and the children run riot. Comedy, starring Ty Burrell and Ed O'Neill

Those taking part include 23-year-old Rory, who meets 24-year-old Ella, along with 54-year-old self-confessed man-eater Caroline, who has been on 50 dates in the past two years. Tattoo enthusiast Adam returns to First Dates hoping to romance 30-year-old single mum Laura, who is yet to meet a man who accepts she has a child. Urologist Abi may know all about the male anatomy, but realises her job can scare off some men

Chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Charlie's Italian bistro in La Verne, southern California, where the owner's lack of business nous is putting her relatives' homes at risk, after her mother and sister put them up as collateral. To make matters worse, the restaurant's food is less than appetising and its long-serving chef seems to be incompetent

Homer is surprised to learn that his accountant neighbour Dan works for Fat Tony - and has been asked to take the Mob boss's place while he serves time on a jury. Meanwhile, Lisa decides to add insects to her diet, but is plagued by a series of nightmares. With the voice of Steve Carell

Homer is down in the dumps, until Lisa wins him a hi-tech computer tablet in the school raffle - and it soon becomes impossible for him to put it down, as every waking minute he finds himself stroking or jabbing the shiny touchscreen. However, disaster strikes when he breaks the device, sending him spiralling back down into the depths of despair. But when Ned Flanders discovers the word 'Hope' written on a tree trunk in the Simpsons' garden, Homer believes it to be a miracle and his faith in life is restored - although newsman Kent Brockman isn't quite so convinced

Everyone gathers to celebrate Manny's birthday, but he is in the throes of a mini-crisis about getting older. Meanwhile, Phil and Claire engage in a car race, and Mitch and Cameron get sidetracked. American comedy following the lives of three dysfunctional households, starring Rico Rodriguez, Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen

Student Charles is a self-confessed 'idiot' who says his love life is a disaster, so he hopes to find a partner by going naked. Lee, also a student, identifies as non-binary and pansexual and is open to dating all genders. She hopes to find someone who will accept her for who she is

One Day, Married at First Sight Australia, The Apprentice, Boarders and The Rescue are among the shows appraised by the amateur critics. They also offer their thoughts of ITV's news coverage of MP Lee Anderson, following controversial comments he made regarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan. From March 2024

Something unprecedented happens in the First Dates restaurant tonight. When stunning 25-year-old Sasha is stood up, an unexpected knight in shining armour is waiting in the wings - waiter Sam. Meanwhile, 38-year-old sales manager Scott, who is looking for someone to mend his broken heart after the failure of an eight-year relationship, meets 28-year-old PA Victoria, and 55-year-old receptionist Debbie has her first date with a woman, in the shape of 59-year-old divorced security guard Ann