TLC TV Guide — Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Browse the full TLC TV guide for Tuesday, 19 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

S4 · E3 · Raw Meat Mass

Bradley has a concerning growth that looks like raw meat on his leg

Margarita is a matriarch who has been hiding her armpit lump from her family. Bradley has a concerning growth that looks like raw meat on his leg

01:00 1h

Dr Pimple Popper

S4 · E4 · The Never-Ending Keloids

Jeremy is a pastor with a hanging growth in an embarrassing location

Jeremy is a pastor with a hanging growth in an embarrassing location. Todd has a bump protruding from his forehead that is painful and humiliating

02:00 2h

My 600lb Life

S8 · E22 · Kenae's Journey

Kenae' turned to food after her mother died, eating herself to over 600 pounds

Kenae' was already big before her beloved mother died. Refusing to deal with the pain, she turned to food to fill the void, eating herself to over 600 pounds.

04:00 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S6 · E10 · Bride, Interrupted

A bride-to-be searches for a dress with just hours until her wedding

Justyna searches for a dress with just hours until her wedding, Shauna seems like she would rather be somewhere else and Sherry brings along her fiance

04:30 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S6 · E11 · Double or Nothing

A change of venue leaves a woman wanting to replace her wedding dress

A change of venue leaves Amy wanting to replace her wedding dress, while Tara seeks an outfit that accentuates her figure and Lisa has her eye on a $4,000 gown

05:00 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S6 · E12 · New Beginnings

A bride-to-be looks forward to a fresh start

Lindsay looks forward to a fresh start after enduring many personal tragedies, while Cher brings along her new family to help find the perfect dress

05:30 30m

Say Yes to the Dress

S6 · E13 · Make Room for the Groom

The grooms take over the salon

The grooms take over the salon and the consultants know that when 'the man' is in the salon, he is the one who could be driving the appointment. All of which guarantees them an interesting shift

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

Mike & Molly

S2 · E6 · Happy Halloween

Mike's fear of Halloween resurfaces

Mike is thoroughly spooked when Molly's boss invites them to a costume party at his house on Halloween night, which is a holiday he always dreads. Comedy, starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy

07:30 30m

Mike & Molly

S2 · E7 · Carl Meets a Lady

Carl tries to land a date

Carl tries to get a date with an attractive woman he spots at the diner, but he worries that this new love connection might be out of his league. Comedy, starring Reno Wilson and Melissa McCarthy

08:00 30m

Mike & Molly

S2 · E8 · Peggy Gets a Job

Mike encourages his mother to get a job

Mike encourages his mother to get a job, completely unaware that urging her to find employment might cause drama for Molly. Comedy, starring Billy Gardell

08:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E16 · Pasadena

Georgie is furious when Mary listens in on a phone call with his girlfriend

Sheldon visits the California Institute of Technology for the very first time. Georgie is furious when Mary listens in on a phone call with his girlfriend, while Meemaw tries to cheer up a jealous Missy

09:00 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E17 · An Academic Crime and a More Romantic Taco Bell

Dr Sturgis is furious when Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism

Dr Sturgis is furious when Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. Mary sets out to find a suitable 'girl trophy' for Missy's end-of-season baseball ceremony, and Georgie has an awkward run-in with Veronica while on a date with new girlfriend Jana

09:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E18 · A Couple Bruised Ribs and a Cereal Box Ghost Detector

George Sr accidentally puts the school librarian in hospital

George Sr accidentally puts the school librarian in hospital, so the Coopers nurse her back to health. Meemaw gives Georgie relationship advice

10:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S8 · E19 · The Skywalker Incursion

Leonard and Sheldon try to meet George Lucas

When Leonard and Sheldon are invited to speak at UC Berkeley, they decide to take a detour and try to meet one of their idols - Star Wars director George Lucas. Meanwhile, Raj and Amy offer to settle a dispute with a game of table tennis. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

10:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S8 · E20 · The Fortification Implementation

Howard finds out that he has a half-brother

Howard finds out that he has a half-brother, Sheldon and Amy have a platonic sleepover, and Penny gets an offer to audition for a Kevin Smith film. American comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

11:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S8 · E21 · The Communication Deterioration

Penny contemplates a return to acting

Raj is asked to create a message on the off-chance a Nasa mission discovers alien life, and the guys fight over what he should do. Penny contemplates a return to acting. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Kunal Nayyar

11:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S8 · E22 · The Graduation Transmission

Howard questions his engineering abilities

Howard questions his engineering abilities when he and Sheldon can't get a toy drone to fly. A cancelled flight almost stops Leonard from giving the commencement address at his former high school, while Raj pits his parents against each other when his father cuts him off financially

Daytime

12:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S8 · E23 · The Maternal Combustion

Sheldon and Leonard's mothers finally meet

There is a clash of personalities when Sheldon and Leonard's mothers finally meet, while Howard finally decides to do his fair share of the housework - but not without a little help from his friends. Guest starring Christine Baranski and Laurie Metcalf

12:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S8 · E24 · The Commitment Determination

Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to choose a date for their wedding

Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to choose a date for their wedding, while he also has to deal with dramatic changes in his own relationship with Amy. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

13:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E1 · The Matrimonial Momentum

Penny struggles with Leonard's confession

Penny struggles with Leonard's confession that he kissed another woman when he was away on his North Sea research expedition. After driving all the way to Las Vegas, she must now decide whether she wants to go through with the wedding. Back home, Sheldon doesn't know how to act after Amy tells him she wants them to take a relationship break

13:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E2 · The Separation Oscillation

Leonard meets up with the woman he kissed

Leonard meets up with the woman he kissed during his trip in the hope of setting Penny's mind at ease, while Sheldon films a special episode of Fun with Flags after his break-up with Amy. Bernadette feels guilty about keeping a secret from Penny

14:00 30m

Mike & Molly

S2 · E9 · Mike Cheats

Mike cheats on his diet as Thanksgiving approaches

Mike succumbs to his weakness and cheats on his diet, but tries to hide his indulgence from Molly as Thanksgiving approaches. Comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell

14:30 30m

Mike & Molly

S2 · E10 · Molly Needs a Number

A put-upon Molly struggles to prepare for both Thanksgiving and the wedding

A put-upon Molly struggles to balance Thanksgiving preparations with making plans for the wedding, and decides to ask Mike for help. Comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell

15:00 30m

Mike & Molly

S2 · E13 · Victoria Can't Drive

Victoria is arrested after breaking traffic laws

Victoria ends up getting arrested after committing an abundance of traffic violations, so Molly and Joyce turn to Mike to help defuse the situation. Comedy, starring Billy Gardell, Katy Mixon and Melissa McCarthy

15:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E19 · A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff

The eccentric youngster takes it upon himself to find new neighbours

When Sheldon learns the house next door is for sale, the eccentric youngster takes it upon himself to find the perfect neighbours. Missy is left feeling torn when forced to pitch against her boyfriend at the baseball game. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry

16:00 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E20 · A Baby Tooth and the Egyptian God of Knowledge

The eccentric youngster makes a scientific breakthrough

The eccentric youngster makes a scientific breakthrough at the dentist's office. Dale and Meemaw go to the casino and Georgie makes a big mistake when he is left in charge of the store. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage

16:30 30m

Young Sheldon

S3 · E21 · A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat

The eccentric youngster discovers Mary has been keeping a secret from him

The eccentric youngster discovers that Mary has been keeping a secret about his future. Meemaw is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie

17:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E3 · The Bachelor Party Corrosion

The guys' science skills are tested by a flat tyre

The guys' science skills are put to the test when they get a flat tyre during Leonard's surprise bachelor party weekend in Mexico. Meanwhile, the girls finally force Penny to break the news to her family that she has eloped with Leonard. Keith Carradine guest stars

17:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E4 · The 2003 Approximation

Sheldon remembers back to the days before he met Leonard

Penny and Leonard announce that they are moving in together, prompting Sheldon to revisit 2003, a much simpler time before he had met either of them. Howard and Raj form a band to play at the comic-book store, only to fall out over musical differences

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E5 · The Perspiration Implementation

The boys take up fencing

The boys want to become more sporty, so Barry Kripke leads them in a fencing lesson, while Penny, Amy and Bernadette help Stuart, who wants to attract more female customers to the comic-book store

18:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E6 · The Helium Insufficiency

Leonard and Sheldon go to great lengths to secure helium

In the middle of a nationwide shortage of liquid helium, Sheldon and Leonard take desperate measures to obtain the supplies they need in order to prove a scientific theory before a rival team of researchers can beat them to it. Meanwhile, Penny and Bernadette download a dating app onto Amy's phone in order to find her a new boyfriend

19:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E7 · The Spock Resonance

Sheldon is interviewed for a Star Trek documentary

While being interviewed for a documentary about Star Trek character Mr Spock, Sheldon struggles to suppress his emotions about his recent break-up with Amy, leaving Leonard and Penny shocked to discover he had bought her an engagement ring. Howard and Bernadette fall out over plans to renovate his childhood home. Wil Wheaton, Adam Nimoy and Stephen Merchant guest star

19:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E8 · The Mystery Date Observation

Howard and Raj try to find Sheldon a new girlfriend

Amy has a date with a mystery man, so Sheldon asks Howard and Raj to help him find a new girlfriend online. When Amy is coy with the details about the guy she's dating, Penny and Bernadette decide to spy on them. Stephen Merchant guest stars

20:00 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E9 · The Platonic Permutation

Sheldon and Amy spend Thanksgiving together as friends

Sheldon and Amy try hanging out as friends when they spend Thanksgiving together at the aquarium. Howard reluctantly agrees to volunteer at a soup kitchen with Bernadette, Raj and Emily. Meanwhile, Penny discovers that Leonard knows more about her than she thought

20:30 30m

The Big Bang Theory

S9 · E10 · The Earworm Reverberation

Sheldon is driven to distraction when a tune becomes stuck in his head

Sheldon is driven to distraction when a tune becomes stuck in his head, while Amy and Dave arrange another date and Howard and Raj discover their band has a fan, but tracking him down turns out to be a mistake. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar

21:00 1h

Sister Wives

S13 · E17 · One-on-One: Part 2

Part two of four. Kody shares that Coyote Pass was a major influence on his apologies

Part two of four. Kody shares that Coyote Pass was a major influence on his apologies to his ex-wives. David explains why Kody's apology to Christine offended him.

22:00 1h

Sister Wives

S13 · E18 · One-on-One: Part 3

Part three of four. Meri and Janelle discuss the early years of their marriage

Part three of four. Meri and Janelle discuss the early years of their marriage to Kody. Meri reveals the awkwardness around Janelle's past marriage to her brother.

23:00 1h

Dr Pimple Popper

S4 · E5 · Cyst Pits

Drag queen Tameru is covered in tiny clusters of cysts on his chest, arms and neck

Drag queen Tameru is covered in tiny clusters of cysts on his chest, arms and neck. He discovered the bumps over a decade ago and still does not know what they are

Early Morning

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Daytime

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