TLC TV Guide — Thursday, 3 September 2026

Brick gets a paper round, hoping to earn enough money to buy a pair of night-vision goggles, but Frankie and Mike end up doing most of the work when he falls ill. Sue is delighted to discover she can have her braces removed - but her mood is dampened when she is introduced to the headgear she will have to wear as a replacement. Meanwhile, Matt announces he is leaving town, and Axl offers brotherly advice to Sue

The Hecks try to fulfil their life goals after being inspired by a church sermon. Mike decides to thank his father for being there for him and his brother after the death of their mother, Sue sets up a babysitting service, Brick thinks getting a new bed will suffice, and Axl comes to the conclusion that helping his brother will be enough. However, Frankie struggles to think of anything to do

Sue is inspired to reinvent herself by the school's awkward guidance counsellor, and Frankie's elation over her new bed is short-lived when Mike announces his intention to build it himself. Meanwhile, a fitness challenge at school prompts Brick to contact the White House. Guest starring Whoopi Goldberg

Patrick's nose is covered by huge bumps and he can barely breathe, and Matt has suffered from neurofibromatosis his entire life and is in incredible pain

Twenty-four-year-old Ashley's only source of comfort is food and fake friendships. Soon, she learns she cannot lie to Dr Now like she does with everyone else

Glamour girl Hannah hopes to get hold of a glitzy gown that could rival anything worn by the Kardashians, while doctor Eve longs to ditch her scrubs for an elegant lace dress

Bride Samantha has reached her weight-loss goals, but now she has to try to get her mum to like her wedding dress. Plus, a bride has a glamorous wedding in Puerto Rico

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Brick gets a paper round, hoping to earn enough money to buy a pair of night-vision goggles, but Frankie and Mike end up doing most of the work when he falls ill. Sue is delighted to discover she can have her braces removed - but her mood is dampened when she is introduced to the headgear she will have to wear as a replacement. Meanwhile, Matt announces he is leaving town, and Axl offers brotherly advice to Sue

The Hecks try to fulfil their life goals after being inspired by a church sermon. Mike decides to thank his father for being there for him and his brother after the death of their mother, Sue sets up a babysitting service, Brick thinks getting a new bed will suffice, and Axl comes to the conclusion that helping his brother will be enough. However, Frankie struggles to think of anything to do

Sue is inspired to reinvent herself by the school's awkward guidance counsellor, and Frankie's elation over her new bed is short-lived when Mike announces his intention to build it himself. Meanwhile, a fitness challenge at school prompts Brick to contact the White House. Guest starring Whoopi Goldberg

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

When Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation, contemplating whether they should their son employ self-defence techniques. Undeterred, he tries his hand at jiu-jitsu and even covers himself in bubble-wrap for protection

When Mary bans Sheldon from reading a comic book that she considers to be too mature for him, the youngster decides it's time to stop living under his mother's thumb

Sheldon and Amy try to eliminate stress from the planning of their wedding by applying mathematics to the process. Meanwhile, Raj 'breaks up' with Howard after realising that his best friend is actually damaging his confidence

Sheldon and Howard plan respective birthday celebrations for Amy and Halley. A letter from his brother makes Leonard feel anxious about his own lack of accomplishments. The series takes a mid-season break until the new year.

Sheldon and Amy subject their friends to a series of secret tests to find out who is most qualified to act as best man and maid of honour at their wedding. Penny realises her true feelings about her friendship with Amy

When Sheldon kicks Amy out of the apartment so that he can have some 'alone time' to work, she and Leonard bond during a series of science experiments. Bert the geologist replaces Howard in his band Footprints on the Moon, and Sheldon finds Penny to be a surprising source of scientific inspiration. Laurie Metcalf and Brian Posehn guest star

Raj finds himself in the middle of a domestic drama when he realises that the woman he's dating, Nell, has a husband, Oliver, who is very upset about their new relationship. Sheldon rents his old room back to have a quiet place to work and drives Leonard crazy by being a model tenant

Sheldon petitions Wil Wheaton to allow him to appear on the new Professor Proton show, so the actor offers a guest appearance to Amy instead. Meanwhile, Penny gets angry when she thinks the female protagonist in Leonard's novel is based on her

Bernadette's friends each try different tactics to help her go into labour. Howard isn't happy when he finds out that Bernadette has already chosen their son's name without his input

While Leonard jumps through hoops to help secure the perfect wedding venue for Sheldon and Amy, Howard and Bernadette have a difficult time deciding which one of them should stay at home with the kids and who should return to work

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