TLC TV Guide — Monday, 7 September 2026

Dara Ó Briain introduces topical chat and hilarious games with Rhys James, Scott Bennett, Ed Byrne, Hugh Dennis, Sara Pascoe and Katherine Ryan

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

Leonard has a bump hanging off his arm that looks like it is going to break through his skin. Jess has a visible lump on her rear after falling down stairs

A bride wants a dress for a New Year wedding, but her mother keeps interfering. A midwifery student looks forward to wearing a glamorous dress on her big day

Thederick has become housebound from eating, and for 10 years, he's only gone outside to greet the ice-cream man. After a recent hospital scare, it's finally dawned on him that if Dr Now's programme doesn't work for him, then nothing will

Dance Moms' Kendall Vertes helps her sister find a dress, and Randy gets honest with his assistant

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Buying goods from the comfort of home

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

When Sheldon refuses to tell anyone why he's never mentioned Tam, apparently his childhood best friend, Leonard tries to find out more. Penny and Bernadette invite Raj's fiancee Anu out for dinner so they can find out more about her

Raj does not want Howard to join him in hosting a show at the planetarium. Sheldon goes to great lengths to ensure Amy is free to help him work on a project

Sheldon seeks revenge on Howard when his colleague dresses up as him for Halloween. Leonard is shocked that Penny does not remember their first kiss

Leonard is caught between a rock and a hard place when he is made responsible for distributing extra grant money. Bernadette turns the back garden playhouse into a hideaway to escape from her husband and children

Sheldon tries to befriend Amy's father, but when Howard lures Mr Fowler away with his magic tricks Sheldon has no choice but to bond with Mrs Fowler. Meanwhile, Raj and Anu attempt to get physical. Kathy Bates and Teller guest star

Sheldon and Amy are devastated after learning from a Russian paper that Super Asymmetry has already been discovered and disproved. Bernadette wants to beat Howard in a video game

The school therapist urges Frankie and Mike to address Brick's unique behaviour by buying him a pet - but the ill-tempered rabbit they bring home does not have quite the desired effect. Trouble brews for Axl as the school dance approaches - he is dating two cheerleaders but is not sure which one of them is actually his girlfriend. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Atticus Shaffer and Charlie McDermott

The Hecks' trashy neighbour Rita accuses Frankie of stealing her hosepipe, and promises to make her life a living hell. Sue is shocked to find out how little Mike earns, so she goes on an economy drive, while Axl teaches Brick about the birds and the bees. Brooke Shields guest stars

Halloween arrives, but the Hecks are in for a fright of a different nature when Sue receives her provisional driver's licence. Will Frankie or Mike dare to climb in the car with their hapless daughter behind the wheel? Meanwhile, Axl is able to vote in his first election, but takes his duty as an American citizen a little too seriously, and too many sweets bring out a different side to bookworm Brick

Following a tragic accident in the local community, Mary's faith is shaken. Seeing his mother doubt everything she believes, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry

When Sheldon's father asks him to keep a secret from Mary, the stress of not being honest drives him to Tam's for his first sleepover. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage

Dr Sturgis recommends Sheldon and Missy for a university research study on twins. but Mary is unhappy when the test results go to Sheldon's head. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage

Amy and Sheldon are still feeling down about their theory being disproven, until an old VHS tape from Sheldon's past inspires the couple not to give up

Sheldon becomes jealous when Amy gets attention in the media, Raj spots Anu talking to her ex-boyfriend, and Stuart is intimidated by the idea of moving in with Denise, all of which cause mayhem when Penny and Leonard organise a paintball game