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Homer sells his soul to the Devil in return for a doughnut, a gremlin attacks Otto's bus while Bart is on his way to school, and the family sets out to end a vampiric Mr Burns' reign of terror

When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming a marriage counsellor to Pastor Jeff. Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon at home alone. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage and Raegan Revord

Hayley wants to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget, Claire is angry that Phil has once again borrowed the family Christmas tree for a house-showing, and Jay, Gloria and Joe have to deal with some unwelcome visitors over the festive season

Barry needs the money to buy an expensive new pair of basketball trainers, so Murray hires him to work at his furniture shop. Beverly refuses to let Adam see a new horror film, but he goes behind her back and tricks Pops into taking him to the cinema. Comedy, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey and Jeff Garlin

Beverly tries to find Pops a person to settle down with, and sets him up on a date with a woman called Sophia who seems to fit his demanding criteria. Meanwhile, Adam and Barry bond over their discovery of a new TV channel. Comedy, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey and Jeff Garlin

Warren tries his best to support Mercedes, but his scorned ex-girlfriend is never far away. Guilt consumes one resident, Frankie opens up about her past, and a new mum continues to struggle

Sienna, Dodger and the McQueens step in to help new mum Cleo as she finally gets the support she needs. The Osbornes get to know Frankie's new beau. And new resident Gemma tries to build bridges with Mercedes

Rosaria bought Bella Luna to realise her son Gianfranco's ambition to become a chef, but the Italian restaurant's future looks bleak due to his lack of experience in the kitchen combined with her refusal to acknowledge the eatery's many flaws. Gordon Ramsay heads to Easton, Pennsylvania, to help the troubled pair and save the business from financial disaster

Gordon Ramsay revisits three restaurants he helped that were among the biggest challenges he faced, finding out whether they stayed on the road to recovery or turned back into nightmares. First he meets sisters Rita and Lisa to see if they have continued serving fresh instead of frozen food at Boston's La Galleria 33, before heading to the Olde Hitching Post in Hanson, Massachusetts, to discover whether controlling owner Tom has kept his promise and handed over the reins to his daughter Andrea. Finally, Gordon goes back to the Prohibition gastro pub in Everett, Washington, to catch up with owner Rishi and learn if she has ditched belly-dancing in favour of running her business

Marge encourages Bart to explore his creative side and signs him up for piano lessons, but the youngster is less than enthusiastic about the prospect until he meets his Russian teacher Zhenya. Meanwhile, Homer is distraught after losing his last two hairs and becoming completely bald. Guest starring the voices of Jane Krakowski, Bill Hader and Justin Bieber

Homer, Moe and Lenny go in pursuit of Carl when he skips town with $200,000 in winnings from a lottery ticket he bought with them. However, their search makes them realise how little they know about their friend and almost reaches a dead-end until Lisa points them in the direction of Iceland. Featuring music by Sigur Ros

Sheldon discovers a surprise screening of The Avengers is scheduled at a local cinema, complete with a Q&A session with the film's director, Joss Whedon. However, the event just happens to clash with time he'd planned to spend with Amy, so he decides to pay Stuart to be his subtitute for the afternoon while he and the other boys immerse themselves in Marvel superheroics. Meanwhile, Leonard's mother Beverly arrives in town for an extended visit, and Penny takes the opportunity to bond with her new mother-in-law - and to make up for not inviting her to the wedding. Comedy, guest starring Christine Baranski

Conflict arises when Leonard's newly divorced parents and Sheldon's devoutly religious mother are all in town at the same time. And when Howard and Raj are contacted about the guidance system they've developed, they assume that the government is out to get them. Laurie Metcalf, Christine Baranski and Judd Hirsch guest star

The Emmy-winning comedy returns - as do Cameron and Mitchell, who are back from honeymoon and determined to keep the romance alive. Cameron, however, takes it just a little step too far. The Dunphys, meanwhile, have been enjoying a relaxing summer without smart-alec Alex, who is away on a trip - although she threatens to rock the boat after arriving home early - and Gloria shows a different side after arguing with Jay about the lack of effort he puts into his appearance

Jay and Gloria celebrate their anniversary, but cannot decide on what kind of gift to give each other. Meanwhile, the Dunphys join Alex on her college tour and Phil, Luke and Haley find themselves in a mirrored waiting room with a button and a sign that says 'Do Not Push'. Comedy, starring Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen

Sheldon returns to Texas in disgrace when he discovers his friends tampered with the Arctic expedition data after growing tired of his quest for a scientific breakthrough. Elsewhere, Leonard becomes frustrated as constant interruptions hamper his attempts to woo Penny

Sheldon and Howard stake their most coveted comic books on a bet over the species of a cricket, while Leonard and Penny struggle to recover from an awkward first night together. Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco star

Sheldon succeeds in getting Penny to conform to his high standards, so Leonard adopts a similar strategy for his romantic gain. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj meet two women at a goth nightclub and things appear to go well - until they are taken to a tattoo parlour

Raj accepts Sheldon's offer to work for him as he is desperate to avoid being sent back to India. Howard starts spending more time with Leonard and Penny, who would rather be left alone. Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg and Kaley Cuoco star

Sheldon makes friends with an upper-class senior pupil who introduces him to a new field of science. Meanwhile, Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life

A disappointing lack of success in a competition at the school science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction as he rejects the idea of becoming a scientist in favour of acting. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage

Sheldon invites a famous physicist to the flat after befriending her online, but is put out to find Leonard showing an interest in her. Meanwhile, Penny has to confront her ex-boyfriend when the visitor turns up in his bedroom. Guest starring Judy Greer (Glenn Martin, DDS)

The comedy flashes back to reveal how Sheldon saved the lives of his pals, and looks at the origins of his friendship with Leonard seven years previously, as well as explaining the housemates' agreement. Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons star

Raj and Howard register Sheldon with an online dating site hoping to find his perfect female equivalent. Meanwhile, a drunk Penny seduces Leonard, but regrets it the next day. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco. Mayim Bialik makes her first appearance on the show

Penny is stunned when Sheldon announces he is about to go on his first-ever date, and is even more surprised to find herself tagging along. Meanwhile, Leonard and Raj take a trip to the hospital after Howard's new robotic arm creates problems

An argument between Leonard and Sheldon over the ending of a Harry Potter book affects Amy and Penny's living arrangements. Meanwhile, Howard goes on a trip to Las Vegas with Bernadette and asks Raj to keep an eye on his mother while he is away

Leonard and Penny celebrate Valentine's Day, but their evening takes a turn for the worse when the latter's ex-boyfriend proposes to his girlfriend in the same restaurant. Meanwhile, Sheldon enlists the help of his assistant Alex to find the perfect gift for Amy

The armchair critics share their opinions on various show from the past week, including Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, Jamie's £1 Wonders, Top Gear, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, Drink Masters, Wild Croc Territory, plus the woman marrying a ghost on This Morning and BBC News reporting on the-then new 50p coin. First shown in November 2022

Marge and rebellious new friend Ruth set off for a girls' night out - but end up being pursued at high speed through the streets of Springfield by Chief Wiggum and a distraught Homer

Sheldon makes friends with an upper-class senior pupil who introduces him to a new field of science. Meanwhile, Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life

A disappointing lack of success in a competition at the school science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction as he rejects the idea of becoming a scientist in favour of acting. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage

Claire and Phil aren't convinced that Haley and Dylan can make it on their own as they move them into their new apartment before the baby arrives. Meanwhile, Pameron gets out of prison early and has a bone to pick with Mitchell

Beverly confronts her husband after discovering her engagement ring is the same one Murray gave to his former fiancee. Assisted by Pops, Adam looks to a romantic comedy film for inspiration when trying to capture the attention of his attractive neighbour. Comedy, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey and Jeff Garlin