TLC TV Guide — Saturday, 16 May 2026

Browse the full TLC TV guide for Saturday, 16 May 2026. 40 programmes listed , including 9 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Dr Pimple Popper

S3 · E17 · Driving Miss Lumpy

Corey is a drag queen and has a bump dangling from his backside

Corey is a drag queen and has a bump dangling from his backside. The large growths on Virginia's upper arms make it difficult to travel in her RV

01:00 1h

Dr Pimple Popper

S3 · E18 · Alligator Skin

Terry's nose growth has prevented him from meeting his grandchildren

Terry's nose growth has prevented him from meeting his grandchildren. Remi has alligator-like skin and is not used to taking care of herself

02:00 2h

My 600lb Life

S8 · E20 · Cindy's Story

A friend pushes Cindy to seek help for her rapidly declining health

Cindy only leaves her bed a couple of times a day because moving about is extremely painful. A friend pushes Cindy to seek help for her rapidly declining health

04:00 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S7 · E15 · That Special Someone

A bride-to-be wants to look sexy on her wedding day

Sarah and her husband visit the salon to find a gown for their 10th anniversary vow renewal, while Jodee wants to look sexy on her wedding day

04:30 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S7 · E16 · Princess for a Day

A cancer survivor looks forward to marrying her high-school sweetheart

Having beaten cancer, Kristin is ready to marry her high-school sweetheart, while Latoya wants a ball gown with plenty of bling

05:00 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S7 · E17 · Ready, Aim, Focus!

A woman dreams of a gown she tried on at a different salon

Former pageant consultant and part-time model Ashely dreams of a gown she tried on at a different salon

05:30 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S7 · E18 · For the Love of Mum

A bride-to-be shows up with an entourage

Bride-to-be Candice is shopping with her mother, with three weeks to go until her wedding, while Jacy arrives at the salon with an entourage

Morning

06:00 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

06:30 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

07:00 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E1 · Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes

Dr Sturgis has a nervous breakdown

With Dr Sturgis still in a psychiatric hospital, Mary worries about Sheldon's mental health and whether a similar outcome is in his future. Meanwhile, Georgie tries to earn money by selling Texas snow globes. Iain Armitage and Zoe Penny star

07:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E2 · A Broom Closet and Satan's Monopoly Board

The prodigy must find a new way to stay academically challenged

The prodigy must find a new way to stay academically challenged without the university class run by Dr Sturgis. Pastor Jeff asks Mary to be his conscience when it comes to him starting up a new relationship. George calls Mary, while she is busy helping Pastor Jeff pick out clothes for a date

08:00 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E3 · An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom

Meemaw refuses to drive Sheldon to a lecture

Meemaw and Sheldon fall out when she refuses to take him to the lecture, so the youngster makes his own plans. Meanwhile, Georgie tries to impress Veronica with expensive jewellery after he starts selling candy at school. Iain Armitage and Montana Jordan star, with the voice of Jim Parsons

08:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E4 · Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip

Lord of the Rings provides Sheldon with a new obsession

The youngster tries to take his mind off a difficult science problem by reading The Lord of the Rings, but this just leads to a whole new obsession. Meanwhile, Missy asks George to teach her about baseball so she can impress a boy at school

09:00 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E5 · A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship

Dr Sturgis is discharged from hospital

Dr Sturgis is discharged from hospital, but after returning home he unexpectedly calls a halt to his relationship with Meemaw. US comedy, starring Wallace Shawn and Annie Potts

09:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E6 · A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm

Missy tries out for the baseball team

A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Meemaw struggles after her break-up with Dr Sturgis. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage, Raegan Revord and Annie Potts

10:00 30m

Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage

S2 · E9 · Payback and a Partial Shebang

Georgie's feud with a rival store threatens his partnership with Ruben

Georgie's feud with a rival store threatens his partnership with Ruben. Meanwhile, Mandy finds out Georgie's been keeping secrets from her.

10:30 30m

Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage

S2 · E10 · Magical Family Christmas

Georgie and Mandy struggle to balance work, family and the holidays

Georgie and Mandy struggle to balance work, family and the holidays when Audrey plans an unexpected Christmas vacation.

11:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E3 · The Scavenger Vortex

The friends compete in a scavenger hunt

The friends compete in a scavenger hunt designed by Raj to test their scientific knowledge and life skills, but the game brings out the best and worst in everyone. As the hunt progresses, Howard and Amy begin to bond over their shared musical tastes, while Penny and Sheldon work together as a team and Bernadette becomes fiercely competitive

11:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E4 · The Raiders Minimisation

Amy spoils one of Sheldon's favourite films by pointing out a plot hole

Sheldon introduces Amy to Raiders of the Lost Ark - one of his favourite films - and is distraught when she ends up pointing out a plot hole that ruins the whole story. Meanwhile, Leonard realises he can manipulate Penny into feeling sorry for him when his mother publishes a reveal-all book about his childhood problems. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki

Daytime

12:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E5 · The Workplace Proximity

Sheldon re-evaluates the time he spends with Amy

Sheldon re-evaluates the time he spends with Amy when she takes a job at the university. Meanwhile, Howard is forced to sleep on his friend's sofa after he gets into an argument with Bernadette. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Mayim Bialik

12:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E6 · The Romance Resonance

Sheldon unwittingly makes a scientific breakthrough

Sheldon stumbles upon a major scientific breakthrough, causing him to feel like a fraud, while Penny steps up her game with Leonard after seeing Howard make a romantic gesture to Bernadette. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco

13:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E7 · The Proton Displacement

Sheldon is hurt when Professor Proton contacts Leonard

Sheldon is hurt when Professor Proton contacts Leonard for help, so he befriends TV scientist Bill Nye, and Raj gets jealous when Howard crashes a girls' night in making home-made jewellery. Guest starring Bob Newhart, with Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kunal Nayyar

13:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E8 · The Itchy Brain Simulation

Sheldon punishes Leonard for a past mistake

Leonard becomes concerned that Sheldon will overreact when his friend learns the truth about a past indiscretion, while Penny confronts Raj's old flame Lucy about the way she ended their relationship. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

14:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E9 · The Thanksgiving Decoupling

The group spends the Thanksgiving holiday at Mrs Wolowitz's house

Sheldon is dismayed when the group spends the Thanksgiving holiday at Mrs Wolowitz's house, but hits it off with Bernadette's father. Meanwhile, Penny realises she must deal with a mistake from her past when she and Leonard have an argument. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

14:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E10 · The Discovery Dissipation

Sheldon is bothered by the attention following his scientific discovery

Sheldon is bothered by the attention he receives in the wake of his heavy element discovery, but is taken aback when his work is disproved by Leonard. Meanwhile, Raj makes Howard and Bernadette feel inadequate when he stays with them for a week and is the perfect house guest

15:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E11 · The Cooper Extraction

The gang reflects on how Sheldon has changed their lives

Sheldon leaves for Texas when his sister goes into labour. While he is away, the rest of the friends decorate for Christmas and reflect on how much he has changed their lives. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

15:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E12 · The Hesitation Ramification

Penny makes an important decision

Penny makes an important decision after Leonard tries to help her in the aftermath of a failed role on a TV show. Meanwhile, Raj and Stuart practise talking to strangers at a shopping centre, and Sheldon studies to become a comic genius. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

16:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E13 · The Occupation Recalibration

Sheldon is forced to take a holiday

Sheldon tries to relax after he is forced to take a holiday, and when Penny quits her job the duo end up spending time together. Meanwhile, Leonard struggles to be supportive of his girlfriend's career decision, Bernadette seeks Stuart's help in replacing one of Howard's comic books, and Howard and Raj provide Amy with some advice. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

16:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E14 · The Convention Conundrum

The guys buy fake tickets for Comic-Con

When the guys are unable to get tickets for Comic-Con, Leonard, Howard and Raj decide to buy fake passes from a stranger - but they then worry about getting caught with them. Sheldon decides to hold his own comic-book convention and searches for a suitable star guest for the event. Meanwhile, the girls take tea at a hotel but discover that maturity is over-rated. Comedy, guest starring James Earl Jones and Carrie Fisher

17:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E15 · The Locomotive Manipulation

Sheldon and Amy take a train ride to the Napa Valley

Sheldon and Amy take a train ride to the Napa Valley with Howard and Bernadette on Valentine's Day, while Leonard and Penny head to the vets when they volunteer to look after Raj's dog. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

17:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E16 · The Table Polarisation

Howard is offered the chance to go back into space

Leonard's purchase of a dining-room table causes Sheldon to re-evaluate his life. Meanwhile, Howard is offered the chance to go back to the International Space Station, and Bernadette struggles to decide whether to encourage him. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Melissa Rauch

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E17 · The Friendship Turbulence

Amy tries to find Raj a date

After arguing with Sheldon, Howard tries to make amends by taking him to Nasa's headquarters in Houston. Elsewhere, Penny has second thoughts about quitting her job as a waitress when her car dies, while Amy tries to find Raj a date. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

18:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E18 · The Mommy Observation

Sheldon receives a nasty surprise when he visits his mother

Sheldon receives a nasty surprise when he visits his mother in Houston, while Raj's murder mystery party causes conflict for the rest of the gang members. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

19:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E19 · The Indecision Amalgamation

Raj tries to date Lucy and Emily at the same time

Raj is racked with guilt when he tries to date Lucy and Emily at the same time, Penny has trouble deciding whether to take a role in a film, and Sheldon struggles to choose between two gaming systems. Comedy, starring Kunal Nayyar, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

19:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E20 · The Relationship Diremption

Raj discovers a secret about Howard

Penny tries to help Sheldon when he starts to wonder whether he is wasting his time studying string theory. Meanwhile, during a dinner, Raj discovers Howard once embarrassed himself on a date with Emily. Stephen Hawking guest stars

20:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E21 · The Anything Can Happen Recurrence

Raj prepares for a date with Emily

Penny and Leonard try to distract Sheldon from his career woes by reinstating Anything Can Happen Thursday, but it causes friction among the gang when Amy and Bernadette are caught lying. Meanwhile, Raj seeks Howard's help in preparing for a date with Emily. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

20:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S7 · E22 · The Proton Transmogrification

The gang celebrates Star Wars Day

The gang's preparations for Star Wars Day are interrupted by the news that Professor Proton has died. Leonard and Penny attend the funeral, where they talk about their rejected marriage proposals, but Sheldon has difficulty dealing with the death of his childhood hero - until a surprise visitor helps him cope with his grief. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, with a guest appearance by Bob Newhart

21:00 1h

Killing Michael Jackson

Interviews with the detectives involved in investigating the global star's death

Interviews with the detectives involved in investigating the global star's death in June 2009. They reveal fascinating insights into the events surrounding the day he died

22:00 1h

The Murder of Gabby Petito: A Faking It Special

Experts examine the murder of Gabby Petito

Experts in body language, linguistics, and psychology study police bodycam, spotting the signs that point to the murder of Gabby Petito

23:00 1h

People Magazine Investigates: Surviving A Serial Killer

S1 · E6 · Surviving the Railroad Killer

A sadist attacks two students during a walk

A sadist attacks two students during a walk. Only one of them lives, and she is the sole survivor of the 'Railroad Killer'

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

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