E4 TV Guide — Thursday, 16 July 2026

Browse the full E4 TV guide for Thursday, 16 July 2026. 36 programmes listed , including 8 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

S12 · E3

A neuroscientist meets a publishing assistant

Michael, a 23-year-old neuroscientist and self-confessed geek, goes on a date with publishing assistant Hannah, who is hoping her dream man exists outside of her romantic novels. Mother-of-two Melissa - who has been married three times - meets Damien, a masseuse and hypnotherapist who is looking for a soulmate

01:10 1h

Below Deck

S12 · E10 · Some Like It Stillie

The crew pick up the pieces after Hurricane Kelly

The crew pick up the pieces after Hurricane Kelly. Kyle gets handsy with the primary, while Jess faces the consequences of her actions at the villa

02:10 25m

The Simpsons

S15 · E4 · The Regina Monologues

With the voices of Tony Blair and JK Rowling

Tony Blair, JK Rowling and Ian McKellen are present to witness the Simpson family's arrival on holiday in London, where Homer crashes a rented car into the Queen's horse-drawn carriage and gets locked up in the Tower

02:35 25m

Abbott Elementary

S2 · E10 · Holiday Hookah

Jacob learns the true meaning of Christmas

Janine's friend convinces her to go to a popular club, where they bump into her colleagues, and Jacob learns the true meaning of Christmas

03:00 25m

The Goldbergs

S4 · E7 · Ho-ly KITT

A Thanksgiving Day parade causes problems for the family

Adam gets between Murray and Marvin when they go without him to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade to see KITT from TV show Knight Rider. Beverly invites Lainey and Bill to Thanksgiving dinner so that Barry won't split his time between two households, but her plans soon go awry. Comedy, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey

03:25 25m

The Goldbergs

S4 · E8 · The Greatest Musical Ever Written

A school musical production creates strife between Adam and Barry

Barry makes fun of Adam for taking part in a school musical production, but when he finds out that Adam and Lainey have been cast in roles that require them to kiss, he tries to sabotage it by joining the stage crew. Meanwhile, substitute teacher Beverly causes chaos in Erica's class. Comedy, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey

03:50 2h 10m

Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back

S3 · E10 · Save Our Town

Revitalising three Maryland businesses that suffered flood damage

Extended edition in which Gordon Ramsay revitalises three businesses in Ellicott City, Maryland, that suffered flood damage in 2016 and 2018. It's such a huge undertaking that for the first time ever, Gordon dumps the 24-hour time limit

Morning

06:00 30m

Modern Family

S3 · E3 · Phil on Wire

Cam and Mitch go on diets

Cam and Mitch go on diets, and Phil is inspired to try his hand at tightrope walking. Meanwhile, Claire tries to plant ideas in the heads of her warring daughters, and Jay's behaviour grates on Gloria

06:30 25m

Modern Family

S3 · E4 · Door to Door

Jay helps Manny with a school fundraiser

Jay helps Manny with a school fundraiser involving lots of wrapping paper, and Claire petitions for a stop sign at a busy junction. Meanwhile, Mitchell is determined to prove a point to Cameron, but neither of them will back down. American comedy, guest starring David Cross (Arrested Development), with Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen

06:55 5m

Rude(ish) Tube Shorts

Sports

Amusing internet videos featuring sports

Comedy clips showcasing amusing internet videos featuring sports of the lawnmower, motorcycle and bicycle variety

07:00 1h

Couples Come Dine with Me

S2 · E32 · Bradford and Huddersfield

Couples from Bradford and Huddersfield compete for the £1,000 prize

Teams from Bradford and Huddersfield compete, with married couple Sophie and Harj kicking things off with a Mexican menu - if Harj can find his way around the kitchen. Super-competitive Richard and Libby attempt a more formal menu of British favourites. Finally, butcher Sean serves up a meat feast, but is it too much for squeamish Sophie? And can Sean and Jane's evening of laughs scoop them the prize?

08:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S1 · E2 · The Mixing Bowl

A diner in New York

The chef tries to reverse the fortunes of the Mixing Bowl diner in Bellmore, New York, where a talented cook's work is being undone by the manager's marketing plans - putting the finances in dire straits

09:00 1h

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

S1 · E3 · The Seascape

A struggling restaurant on Long Island

The fiery chef heads to the Seascape restaurant in the village of Islip on Long Island, New York, in a bid to change the fortunes of its owner Peter Matthews, who is nearly $1million in debt. Gordon is dismayed to discover unprotected meat and fish left next to mouldy pesto jars in the kitchen and plans to close down the eatery until radical changes are made

10:00 1h

Below Deck

S12 · E10 · Some Like It Stillie

The crew pick up the pieces after Hurricane Kelly

The crew pick up the pieces after Hurricane Kelly. Kyle gets handsy with the primary, while Jess faces the consequences of her actions at the villa

11:00 30m

Modern Family

S1 · E13 · Fifteen Per Cent

Mitchell convinces Jay that one of his friends might be gay

Mitchell manipulates Jay to make him think that an old friend might be gay when he notices several questionable signs. Meanwhile, Gloria gives Manny's date a makeover, and Claire wages war against Phil's universal remote control. Guest starring Chazz Palminteri (Bullets Over Broadway)

11:30 30m

Modern Family

S1 · E14 · Moon Landing

Claire is made to feel inadequate when an old friend visits

Claire feels slightly inadequate when her old friend, Valerie visits and is nothing like Claire remembered. Jay has an unsettling locker room moment when he and Cameron play racquetball, and Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal problems. Guest starring Minnie Driver

Daytime

12:00 30m

The Simpsons

S9 · E9 · Realty Bites

Marge takes a job as an estate agent

Marge takes a job as an estate agent, but her honesty with potential buyers costs her lucrative sales and gets her into hot water with the boss, who issues an ultimatum. The Flanders agree to buy one of the agency's houses - unaware of the property's gruesome past

12:30 30m

The Simpsons

S9 · E10 · Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

Bart destroys the family's Christmas presents

Bart accidentally destroys the family's Christmas presents and evades blame by claiming they were stolen by a burglar, prompting the Springfield residents to open their hearts and wallets in an overwhelming show of charity toward the family. With the guest voice of American TV presenter Alex Trebek

13:00 30m

The Simpsons

S9 · E11 · All Singing, All Dancing

Musical highlights from past episodes

Homer rents a Western for the family to watch, but is disappointed when it turns out to be a musical, so the family reminds him of musical highlights from past episodes. Featuring the guest voice of George Harrison

13:30 30m

The Simpsons

S9 · E12 · Bart Carny

A carnival worker moves in with the Simpsons

A sleazy carnival worker and his son lose their jobs thanks to Homer, and end up moving in with the Simpson family - whose home they proceed to take over and completely wreck. With the guest voice of Jim Varney

14:00 30m

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

S4 · E19 · Your Honour

Captain Holt's mother has her house burgled

Captain Holt's mother seeks support from the precinct when her house is burgled. Jeffords, Diaz and Boyle redecorate the breakroom. Santiago teaches Gina how to change a tyre. US cop comedy, starring Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher

14:30 30m

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

S4 · E20 · The Slaughterhouse

Jake and Rosa try to earn their idol's respect

Peralta and Diaz try to earn the respect of their idol, Lt Melanie Hawkins after accidentally disrupting one of her undercover cases. Boyle, Jeffords and Gina attempt to resolve a petty conflict between Scully and Hitchcock, while Holt loses Santiago's favourite pen. Guest starring Gina Gershon

15:00 30m

Modern Family

S2 · E9 · Mother Tucker

Cameron's mother visits

Cameron is delighted when his mother comes to visit, but her presence makes Mitchell feel uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Haley's decision to break up with Dylan hits Phil hard. Guest starring Celia Weston, with Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

15:30 30m

Modern Family

S2 · E10 · Dance Dance Revelation

Luke and Manny prepare for the school dance

Luke and Manny prepare for their first school dance, but the rest of the family seems more excited by the occasion. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cameron worry when Lily begins biting other children in the playground. Comedy, starring Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen

16:00 30m

Modern Family

S2 · E11 · Slow Down Your Neighbours

Jay teaches Manny to ride a bike

Claire becomes a neighbourhood vigilante in the hope of stopping a motorist who has begun speeding through local streets. Jay teaches Manny to ride a bike, before discovering Gloria also needs lessons, while Mitch and Cameron befriend zany stranger Barry. Guest starring James Marsden (X-Men)

16:30 30m

Modern Family

S2 · E12 · Our Children, Ourselves

Mitchell wonders whether he fathered a child

Mitchell makes a disturbing discovery following an awkward encounter with an old high-school flame, and wonders whether he unknowingly fathered a child in his 'straight' days. Feeling intellectually inferior to Alex, Phil and Claire try to enjoy a subtitled film, while Jay regrets getting on the wrong side of Gloria

17:00 30m

The Simpsons

S15 · E5 · The Fat and the Furriest

Homer is humiliated by a wild bear

Homer is filmed fleeing from a wild bear and becomes a local laughing stock. Determined to redeem himself and salvage his reputation, he builds a special protective suit and sets about organising a rematch - to be fought on his terms

17:30 30m

The Simpsons

S15 · E6 · Today I Am a Clown

Homer takes over Krusty's TV slot

Homer is awarded his own talk show and takes over Krusty's regular TV slot - but makes the mistake of tackling subjects suggested by Lisa. Inevitably, the ratings soon start tumbling and the spectre of cancellation looms. With the guest voices of Jackie Mason and A-Team star Mr T

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

The Simpsons

S15 · E7 · 'Tis the 15th Season

Homer resolves to be more generous

Guilt-stricken at having spent all the family's Christmas money on himself, Homer resolves to turn over a new leaf and become a do-gooder - but his kindness soon starts to rival that of Ned Flanders, and the neighbours embark on a battle for supremacy

18:30 30m

The Simpsons

S15 · E8 · Marge v Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens, and Gays

Marge tries to halt a campaign against children

A baby riot breaks out at a children's concert in Springfield, so the town's childless community forms an anti-youth lobby. The initiative threatens to eliminate all child-friendly aspects of the area, until Marge decides to fight back with a cunning plan of her own

19:00 30m

The Simpsons

S26 · E19 · The Kids Are All Fight

Flashback episode telling the story of Bart and Lisa's first fight

A trip down memory lane is on the cards when Homer finds an old film strip, leading to family flashbacks telling the story of Bart and Lisa's troublesome toddler years - and how they got into their first fight

19:30 30m

The Simpsons

S26 · E20 · Let's Go Fly a Coot

The family hears about Grampa's time in the Air Force

The family hears about Grampa's time in the Air Force, and when Milhouse's Dutch cousin Annika pops by, Bart takes up smoking to impress her. Featuring the guest voice of Game of Thrones' Carice van Houten

20:00 1h

Below Deck

S12 · E11 · The Rumour Mill

The crew celebrate Kyle's birthday

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

21:00 1h

Gogglebox

S18 · E11

Opinions on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and Tiger King 2

The armchair critics share their opinions on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, Tiger King 2, An Audience with Adele, Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, Close to Me, Inside Beverly Hills: The Land of the Rich and Famous, BBC/ITV News (Austria) and Newsnight (The PM). From November 2021

22:00 1h 5m

Gogglebox

S18 · E12

I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! is appraised

The armchair critics share their opinions on shows from late 2021, including I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!, True Story, Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland, Tiger King 2, Close to Me and Inside Beverly Hills: The Land of the Rich and Famous. Plus, news coverage of the illegal Channel crossings and the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Narrated by Craig Cash

23:05 1h 5m

Naked Attraction

S1 · E5 · Rebecca & Dan

A singer and a development manager take part

Two more singletons choose a date from a selection of six naked people, who will be revealed to them one body part at a time. First up is 24-year-old Rebecca, a singer from Nottinghamshire who is tired of always having her heart broken by guys with a bad boy image and wants to see if choosing a date in the studio can help her pick a better mate. Next up is 25-year-old development manager Dan from Durham, who has unsuccessfully tried countless dating apps and hopes to find Mr Right

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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