Sky Max TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full Sky Max TV guide for Friday, 4 September 2026. 29 programmes listed , including 5 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:30 35m

The Paper

S1 · E9 · Matching Ponchos

Ned and Mare meet with a possible cult leader

Ned and Mare meet with a possible cult leader, Ken drags Nicole along on his apology tour and Oscar is driven mad by an internet troll. Comedy, starring Domhnall Gleeson

01:05 30m

The Paper

S1 · E10 · The Ohio Journalism Awards

Oscar comes to terms with the documentary

Ned stifles his desire to win at the Ohio Journalism Awards, while Nicole is furious when she uncovers Detrick's monogamy. Oscar comes to terms with the documentary, Mare brings a YouTube famous date, Esmeralda sings and Ken engineers an emergency to play hero

01:35 25m

Road Wars

S4 · E9

Police officers combat vehicle crime

Documentary following the Thames Valley Police as they use unmarked cars fitted with on-board video cameras, offering an insight into vehicle crime and how it can be prevented. The programme also features shocking footage of dangerous drivers

02:00 30m

New Zealand Spy

S1 · E1 · The Recruits

Comedy, starring Paul Williams and Rose Matafeo

Following two weeks of training, New Zealand's three newest spies, who were the only applicants, begin their first mission. Comedy, starring Paul Williams, Rose Matafeo, Joe Thomas and Bret McKenzie

02:30 30m

New Zealand Spy

S1 · E2 · The Games

The agents try to prevent the assassination of the Indian foreign minister

Disguised as an athlete, a coach and a chef, the agents travel to Christchurch for the 1974 Unity Games to try to prevent the assassination of the Indian foreign minister

03:00 1h

Hawaii Five-0

S8 · E14 · Na keiki a Kalaihaohia (The Children of Kalaihoahia)

The corpse of a diamond smuggler is stolen from a graveyard

The corpse of a diamond smuggler is stolen from a graveyard, Adam recruits a new informant, Tani gets a devastating call, and Pua tries to find McGarrett and Danny's stolen tools

04:00 1h

S.W.A.T.

S2 · E18 · Cash Flow

Chris prepares for a difficult goodbye

Hondo has a tense reunion with a fellow marine as the team hunts an escaped convict. Meanwhile, Chris prepares for a difficult goodbye

05:00 1h

S.W.A.T.

S2 · E19 · Invisible

Luca and Street's neighbour is abducted

The abduction of Luca and Street's neighbour sends the team in pursuit of thieves targeting domestic workers to gain entry into upscale homes. Mumford marks a career milestone

Morning

06:00 30m

Mornings with Jones and Melbourne

Generic Jones and Melbourne ● Live

All the big stories of the morning plus news making interviews, analysis and eyewitness reports from around the world.

06:30 30m

Mornings with Jones and Melbourne

Generic Jones and Melbourne ● Live

All the big stories of the morning plus news making interviews, analysis and eyewitness reports from around the world.

07:00 30m

Mornings with Jones and Melbourne

Generic Jones and Melbourne ● Live

All the big stories of the morning plus news making interviews, analysis and eyewitness reports from around the world.

07:30 30m

Mornings with Jones and Melbourne

Generic Jones and Melbourne ● Live

All the big stories of the morning plus news making interviews, analysis and eyewitness reports from around the world.

08:00 1h

Stargate SG-1

S7 · E19 · Resurrection

The team investigates cross-species cloning

The SG-1 team investigates a secret NID laboratory, where it is suspected a determined scientist has used cloning technology to create a Goa'uld-human hybrid. Sci-fi adventure series, starring Richard Dean Anderson and Amanda Tapping

09:00 1h

Stargate SG-1

S7 · E20 · Inauguration

Kinsey tries to assume control of the programme

Robert Kinsey tries to assume control of the Stargate programme by persuading the incoming US president that the project is unsafe under the command of Maj Gen Hammond. Sci-fi adventure, guest starring Ronny Cox, William Devane and Robert Picardo

10:00 1h

La Brea

S1 · E9 · Father and Son

A stunning revelation puts Josh and Izzy's lives on the line

When a stunning revelation puts Josh and Izzy's lives on the line, Eve and the other survivors desperately search for the young boy who holds the key to saving them

11:00 30m

The Simpsons

S28 · E14 · Fatzcarraldo

Lisa tries to save her school radio station

When all the fast-food restaurants in Springfield start serving healthy meals, Homer turns to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort - and digs up some childhood memories. And Lisa must find a good news story when the future of her school radio station is in jeopardy

11:30 30m

The Simpsons

S28 · E15 · The Cad and the Hat

Bart's guilt gets the better of him after he betrays Lisa

Bart's guilt gets the better of him after he betrays Lisa, while the residents of Springfield are astonished when Homer turns out to be a master chess player

Daytime

12:00 1h

Africa's Hunters

S3 · E2 · Prides and Prejudice

A powerful pride of 20 lions finds itself with only one cub

A powerful pride of 20 lions, led by three strong males, finds itself facing an uncertain future when it ends up with only one cub

13:00 1h

Hawaii Five-0

S8 · E18 · E ho'oko kuleana (To Do One's Duty)

Adam is framed for the murder of a crime boss

The ex-wife of the man who shot Danny shows up in Oahu, while Adam is framed for the murder of a crime boss

14:00 1h

Hawaii Five-0

S8 · E19 · Aohe mea make i ka hewa; make no i ka mihi ole (No One Has Ever Died for the Mistakes He Has Made; Only Because He Didn't Repent

Jessie makes a dangerous decision that could ruin Adam's life

A hitman comes to McGarrett to finally confess his crimes and admit where he buried his victims, while Jessie makes a dangerous decision that could ruin Adam's life

15:00 1h

S.W.A.T.

S2 · E20 · Rocket Fuel

Tan brings in his mentor to help on a drug case

Tan brings in his old mentor to help on a drug case that has ties to one decades earlier, and Hondo's patience is tested by his new familial responsibilities

16:00 1h

S.W.A.T.

S2 · E21 · Day of Dread

The team comes under internal investigation

Hondo and the team find themselves under internal investigation after a civilian is killed while they were attempting to bring in the city's most wanted criminal

17:00 30m

The Simpsons

S34 · E1 · Habeus Tortoise

Homer tries to solve a mystery

After public humiliation forces him to doubt his own intelligence, Homer forms an internet group devoted to solving the mystery behind the disappearance of a tortoise from the zoo

17:30 30m

The Simpsons

S28 · E16 · Kamp Krustier

A traumatic incident forces Bart and Lisa to return early from camp

When Bart and Lisa return home abruptly after a traumatic incident at Kamp Krustier, they put an end to Homer and Marge's romantic encounters. Without sex to distract him, Homer becomes a more productive worker and caring husband, but Marge misses the old Homer

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 3h

Live WSL

London City Lionesses v Manchester United 04.09 ● Live

London City Lionesses v Manchester United (Kick-off 7.00pm)

London City Lionesses v Manchester United (Kick-off 7.00pm). Coverage of the Women's Super League match from Copperjax Community Stadium. The visitors did the double over their hosts last season, winning their home fixture 2-1 in February before claiming a comprehensive 5-1 victory at this ground in September

21:00 30m

New Zealand Spy

S1 · E1 · The Recruits

Comedy, starring Paul Williams and Rose Matafeo

Following two weeks of training, New Zealand's three newest spies, who were the only applicants, begin their first mission. Comedy, starring Paul Williams, Rose Matafeo, Joe Thomas and Bret McKenzie

21:30 30m

New Zealand Spy

S1 · E2 · The Games

The agents try to prevent the assassination of the Indian foreign minister

Disguised as an athlete, a coach and a chef, the agents travel to Christchurch for the 1974 Unity Games to try to prevent the assassination of the Indian foreign minister

22:00 1h 15m

Rose Matafeo: On and On and On

Rose shares her candid takes on relationships, ageing and having children

Rose shares her candid takes on relationships, ageing, having children and more - all of it stemming from a 16,000-word note on her phone

23:15 1h

The F1 Show

The F1 Show: Italy 2026

A look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix

A look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix, providing a sneak peek of the paddock and the personalities involved at the heart of the race

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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