TLC TV Guide — Friday, 4 September 2026

Brick suffers an unexpected run of bad luck after finding a four-leaf clover, while Axl accidentally invites Ashley to the prom - only to be further horrified by best friend Darrin's decision to ask Sue to be his date. Frankie goes in search of a carer for Aunt Edi, who comes close to burning down her house, and Mike gets upset when his dad doubts his parenting skills

Mike vows to put an end to Frankie's devious ways when he discovers Brick has been telling tales on his older siblings, while Sue bribes Axl to do whatever she wants after finding him sneaking back into the house in the middle of the night. Later, Mike is forced to attend a parents' day at school when Frankie gets stuck at work

The Hecks get a surprise when they realise Mike's brother Rusty plans to use their home as a wedding venue. Meanwhile, Brick is forced to turn down a social invitation from a classmate, and Axl tries to set up a business with his friends

Matt has a skin condition that causes tumours to grow all over his body. Plus, Jennifer has a unicorn bump on her forehead

Single mum Leneatha works incredibly hard at the hospital. However, her dangerous eating addiction is putting her life at risk, so Dr Now is called upon to help save her life

No-nonsense bride Amy knows what she wants - will she trust David to take the reins? Control freak Emily wants an open-back gown that gets the tears flowing

A bride and groom who were reality TV stars shop together. Social media pro Kristin feels the pressure to look perfect and chef Cat Cora gets married

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Brick suffers an unexpected run of bad luck after finding a four-leaf clover, while Axl accidentally invites Ashley to the prom - only to be further horrified by best friend Darrin's decision to ask Sue to be his date. Frankie goes in search of a carer for Aunt Edi, who comes close to burning down her house, and Mike gets upset when his dad doubts his parenting skills

Mike vows to put an end to Frankie's devious ways when he discovers Brick has been telling tales on his older siblings, while Sue bribes Axl to do whatever she wants after finding him sneaking back into the house in the middle of the night. Later, Mike is forced to attend a parents' day at school when Frankie gets stuck at work

The Hecks get a surprise when they realise Mike's brother Rusty plans to use their home as a wedding venue. Meanwhile, Brick is forced to turn down a social invitation from a classmate, and Axl tries to set up a business with his friends

When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High School, he audits a college class taught by his pen pal Dr John Sturgis. Wallace Shawn and Michael Cudlitz guest star alongside Iain Armitage

A neighbourhood battle erupts between the Coopers and the Sparks family when the Sparks' new dog terrorises Sheldon. US comedy, starring Iain Armitage

While Sheldon is busy obsessing over the status of Meemaw's budding relationship with his mentor Dr John Sturgis, George and Mary attempt to bond with their other children. Comedy spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, starring Iain Armitage

Penny gets the opportunity to spend time with Bill Gates at work, because his business wants to partner with her pharmaceutical company. Leonard, Howard and Raj do everything in their power to also meet the high-tech entrepreneur, while Sheldon thinks he's the victim of an April Fool's Day prank

Leonard runs against Sheldon to be president of the tenants' association, while Bernadette encourages Howard and Raj to track down the owner of a drone they find in the back garden

A brilliant but reclusive scientist, Dr Wolcott, invites Sheldon to his cabin in the middle of nowhere, so Leonard, Raj and Howard go along for the trip. Penny and Bernadette improvise when Amy doesn't like the tame bachelorette party they have planned for her. Peter MacNicol guest stars

Sheldon isn't pleased by the newfound popularity of Stuart's comic book shop when an author puts the place on the map. When Raj attempts to take the credit for Penny's astronomical discovery, friendships are tested. Howard and Bernadette try to arrange a date night

Sheldon goes to Las Vegas and does everything he can to win a large sum of money for science. Meanwhile, Penny and Bernadette take Amy shopping for a wedding dress, but her terrible choice entangles them in a web of lies

When Sheldon learns that his mother won't attend his wedding unless he invites his brother Georgie, he and Leonard travel to Texas to end a family feud. Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette's children inadvertently give them, Amy and Raj conjunctivitis. Jerry O'Connell guest stars

Friends and family gather as Amy and Sheldon prepare to tie the knot - but it seems the happy couple's minds are elsewhere. Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik star, with guest appearances from Laurie Metcalf, Kathy Bates, Mark Hamill, Jerry O'Connell and Teller (the quiet half of US magic duo Penn and Teller)

Sheldon and Amy's honeymoon runs aground in New York, Penny and Leonard discover that they are uncomfortably similar to Amy's parents, while Raj insults astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and starts a war on social media. Kathy Bates and Teller (of Penn and Teller fame) guest star as Amy's parents

Part one of two. Frankie tries to re-create her childhood summers, but her plans are ruined by an unguarded comment from Mike. Meanwhile, Sue tries to bond with her father, Brick hopes to grow a giant tomato and Axl is forced to attend school during the holidays. Family comedy, starring Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn

Part two of two. As Frankie's plans to show the family how she spent her childhood holidays fall by the wayside, it's back to the grind for Axl, who has to pass his English exam if he has any chance of getting his college sports scholarship. Meanwhile, Brick's gardening project begins to take shape, while Sue puts together a scrapbook of her adventures with Mike. Domestic comedy, starring Patricia Heaton and Charlie McDermott

It's back to school for the family, including Frankie, who unexpectedly loses her position at the car showroom. Determined not to take any job that comes her way, she enrols in college in the hope of securing a better career. Meanwhile, Axl embarks on his senior high school year and Sue mentors a new pupil. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton, Charlie McDermott and Eden Sher

Meemaw is pursued by two gentlemen callers, only for Sheldon to interfere, forcing her to set some ground rules. Richard Kind and Wallace Shawn guest star, with Iain Armitage

The prodigy dismantles the refrigerator to stop it making an annoying humming noise and is then forced to get a paper round to pay for the repairs to the damaged appliance. Comedy spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, starring Iain Armitage

Meemaw intervenes when Sheldon gets jealous of Dr Sturgis bonding with Paige, a rival 10-year-old genius. In the meantime, Mary invites Paige's family over for a play date

Sheldon and Amy drive themselves to distraction trying to figure out what the 'perfect gift' is that Leonard and Penny have got them for their wedding. Meanwhile, Raj decides he wants to settle down and asks his father to arrange a marriage for him

Howard and Bernadette's life becomes complicated when Stuart starts bringing his new girlfriend home. Penny and Leonard talk about starting a family, and Raj further explores the possibility of an arranged marriage