Browse the full TLC TV guide for Tuesday, 20 October 2026. 41 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
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00:00 30m
The Middle
S7 · E22 · Not Mother's DayFrankie has a proposition for the family about Mother's DayAfter enduring year after year of botched Mother's Days, Frankie declares that the family gets to take a pass on doing anything at all for her this year. However, after a man offers to buy her groceries at the market when she discovers that she forgot her purse, she decides to have the family pull each other's names out of a hat and do something nice for that person. However, things fail to go as smoothly as planned -
00:30 30m
The Middle
S7 · E23 · Find My HecksFrankie tries to keep tabs on Sue and Axl's whereaboutsFrankie and Mike stop worrying about Axl and Sue staying out late when they discover that they can spy on them with an app on their phones. Meanwhile, a geometry test will determine whether Brick or Cindy will be class valedictorian -
01:00 30m
The Middle
S7 · E24 · The Show Must Go OnFrankie sets out on a mission to right a wrongFrankie sets out on a mission to right a wrong when Brick discovers the song he was supposed to sing at his graduation ceremony has been cut. Meanwhile, Axl takes a job as a country club counsellor and finds himself being mocked by a 10-year-old carbon copy of himself -
01:30 1h
Dr Pimple Popper
S5 · E20 · Quadripple NippleDon has a case of crippling psoriasis that has completely taken over his bodyDon has a case of crippling psoriasis that has completely taken over his body. Plus, Jeff has a huge growth over his spine that looks like a hunchback -
02:30 2h
My 600lb Life
S10 · E18 · Deshaun's JourneyDeshaun is over 700 pounds and won't leave his mother's apartmentDeshaun is over 700 pounds and won't leave his mother's apartment. Dr. Now might get him to leave the bedroom, but he may never make it to Houston -
04:30 30m
Say Yes to the Dress: UK
S2 · E31 · The Self Esteem ShowBride Hetty wants a simple, elegant dress to flatter her figureBride Hetty wants a simple, elegant dress to flatter her figure and Hannah seeks a tight-fitting fishtail frock -
05:00 30m
Say Yes to the Dress: UK
S3 · E34 · The Bridal Confusion ShowRebecca returns back for her fittingElle's wedding is just months away and she still hasn't decided on the silhouette. Rebecca returns back for her fitting, but begins to doubt her decision -
05:30 30m
Say Yes to the Dress: UK
S3 · E35 · The Beat the Dress ShowBride Amy has just one month to find a new gownBride Amy has just one month to find a new gown. Meanwhile, Rachel must win her grandmother's approval for her dress, as she is the one buying it
Morning
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06:00 30m
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06:30 30m
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07:00 30m
The Middle
S7 · E22 · Not Mother's DayFrankie has a proposition for the family about Mother's DayAfter enduring year after year of botched Mother's Days, Frankie declares that the family gets to take a pass on doing anything at all for her this year. However, after a man offers to buy her groceries at the market when she discovers that she forgot her purse, she decides to have the family pull each other's names out of a hat and do something nice for that person. However, things fail to go as smoothly as planned -
07:30 30m
The Middle
S7 · E23 · Find My HecksFrankie tries to keep tabs on Sue and Axl's whereaboutsFrankie and Mike stop worrying about Axl and Sue staying out late when they discover that they can spy on them with an app on their phones. Meanwhile, a geometry test will determine whether Brick or Cindy will be class valedictorian -
08:00 30m
The Middle
S7 · E24 · The Show Must Go OnFrankie sets out on a mission to right a wrongFrankie sets out on a mission to right a wrong when Brick discovers the song he was supposed to sing at his graduation ceremony has been cut. Meanwhile, Axl takes a job as a country club counsellor and finds himself being mocked by a 10-year-old carbon copy of himself -
08:30 30m
Young Sheldon
S1 · E10 · An Eagle Feather, a String Bean and an EskimoThe young genius moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted childrenThe young genius moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope without him around any more. US comedy, starring Iain Armitage -
09:00 30m
Young Sheldon
S1 · E11 · Demons, Sunday School and Prime NumbersThe young genius is sent to Sunday schoolA worried Mary sends Sheldon off to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons and Dragons with Tam and Billy, but Sheldon is soon inspired to study a variety of religions. US comedy, starring Iain Armitage -
09:30 30m
Young Sheldon
S1 · E12 · A Computer, a Plastic Pony and a Case of BeerThe youngster decides he needs a computerThe youngster asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks a heated argument between his parents over the family's finances, prompting Mary and the twins to move in with Meemaw. Iain Armitage stars -
10:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S10 · E21 · The Separation AgitationHoward and Bernadette find it upsetting to leave their daughter at the nurseryHoward and Bernadette find it upsetting to leave baby Halley at the nursery when Bernadette returns to work at the end of her maternity leave. The gang's university colleague Bert the geologist introduces them to his attractive new girlfriend Rebecca -
10:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S10 · E22 · The Cognition RegenerationPenny's ex-boyfriend offers her a new jobLeonard isn't thrilled when he finds out Penny is considering taking a new job that has been offered to her by her former boyfriend Zack. Sheldon attempts to develop his brain further by learning new skills -
11:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S10 · E23 · The Gyroscopic CollapseAmy is offered a fellowship at Princeton UniversityAmy is offered a visiting research fellowship at Princeton University, and Raj makes some new living arrangements. When the guys complete their infinite persistence gyroscope project, events spin out of control -
11:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S10 · E24 · The Long Distance DissonanceSheldon's former admirer Ramona Nowitzki resurfacesThe gang become concerned when Sheldon's former admirer Dr Ramona Nowitzki resurfaces while Amy is away working at Princeton University. Jim Parsons stars
Daytime
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12:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E1 · The Proposal ProposalAmy struggles to answer Sheldon's marriage proposalAmy must decide whether or not to marry Sheldon and gives him an answer to his proposal. Howard and Bernadette struggle with some unexpected news. With guest stars Laurie Metcalf, Riki Lindhome and Stephen Hawking -
12:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E2 · The Retraction ReactionLeonard gives an embarrassing radio interviewLeonard angers the university - and the entire physics community - when he gives an embarrassing interview. Amy and Bernadette bond over having to hide their success from Sheldon and Howard. Ira Flatow and Regina King guest star -
13:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E3 · The Relaxation IntegrationSheldon and Amy struggle to pick a wedding dateAs Sheldon stresses out about picking a wedding date, Amy tries to convince him that he has a more laid-back side. Meanwhile, Raj and Stuart compete to win the heart of Bernadette's new colleague Ruchi. Swati Kapila guest stars -
13:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E4 · The Explosion ImplosionLeonard is devastated when his mother finds a new best friend in PennyLeonard is devastated when his mother befriends Penny. Howard and Sheldon bond when they drive into the desert to shoot off a model rocket. Christine Baranski guest stars -
14:00 30m
The Middle
S8 · E1 · The Core GroupFrankie and Mike finally meet the love of Axl's lifeFrankie and Mike are excited to meet Axl's girlfriend, only to discover she has a quirky personality trait. Meanwhile, Sue wants to change her major to theatre and Brick sets out to change his image on his first day of high school. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton -
14:30 30m
The Middle
S8 · E2 · A Tough Pill to SwallowSue discovers she has been kicked out of collegeSue discovers she has been kicked out of college as she forgot to renew her financial aid, while Frankie tries to teach Brick how to swallow a pill when he gets an ear infection -
15:00 30m
The Middle
S8 · E3 · Halloween VIII: The HeckoningSue attempts to reclaim her bedroom from BrickSue attempts to reclaim her bedroom from Brick, while Axl lashes out at his family after being forced to be nice to April -
15:30 30m
Young Sheldon
S1 · E13 · A Sneeze, Detention and Sissy SpacekThe youngster takes extreme measures to avoid the fluWhen his germophobia lands him in detention when flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage -
16:00 30m
Young Sheldon
S1 · E14 · Potato Salad, a Broomstick and Dad's WhiskeyMissy and Sheldon are left home alone for the first timeWhen Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming a marriage counsellor to Pastor Jeff. Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon at home alone. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage and Raegan Revord -
16:30 30m
Young Sheldon
S1 · E15 · Dolomite, Apple Slices and a Mystery WomanThe youngster learns about a new field of scienceSheldon makes friends with an upper-class senior pupil who introduces him to a new field of science. Meanwhile, Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life -
17:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E5 · The Collaboration ContaminationPenny and Leonard use a parenting book to control Sheldon's behaviourSheldon and Raj turn to Bernadette for advice about their jealousy when Amy and Howard decide to collaborate on a new project. Penny and Leonard learn some new ways to manage Sheldon's irksome behaviour from an unlikely source -
17:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E6 · The Proton RegenerationSheldon and Wil Wheaton compete for the role of the new Professor ProtonSheldon competes with Wil Wheaton (guest starring as himself) for the role of the new Professor Proton when the scientist's old TV series gets a reboot. Penny looks after Halley when Howard and Bernadette are both put on bed rest
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E7 · The Geology MethodologyBert teaches Sheldon a lesson after he insults his workSheldon and Bert collaborate on a research project, even though Sheldon is embarrassed to be associated with the study of geology. Penny and Bernadette coach Raj on how to navigate his fledgling relationship with Ruchi. Swati Kapila and Brian Posehn guest star -
18:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E8 · The Tesla RecoilSheldon does some work with the militaryLeonard and Howard are furious when they learn that Sheldon went to work with the military behind their backs. Angered, the pair ask Kripke to help them get their own back on Sheldon, much to his annoyance. Meanwhile, Bernadette suspects that Ruchi might be trying to steal her job while she is on bed rest, so she asks Raj to investigate for her, putting him in a very awkward position. Dean Norris guest stars -
19:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E9 · The Bitcoin EntanglementThe guys find a laptop that has some virtual currency on itThe guys find a laptop that has some virtual currency on it. The only snag is, the computer belongs to Penny's ex-boyfriend Zack. Meanwhile, a seven-year-old video reveals a secret about Leonard and Penny's relationship -
19:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E10 · The Confidence ErosionSheldon and Amy take a mathematical approach to planning their weddingSheldon 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 -
20:00 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E11 · The Celebration ReverberationLeonard feels anxious about his lack of accomplishmentsSheldon 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. -
20:30 30m
The Big Bang Theory
S11 · E12 · The Matrimonial MetricSheldon and Amy use science to choose their best man and maid of honourSheldon 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 -
21:00 1h
1000-lb Sisters
S7 · E6 · Not So Fast CarAmy and Tammy start their drivers' license journey on the wrong foot.Amy and Tammy start their drivers' license journey on the wrong foot. Chris and Brittany get unexpected news, and Tammy isn't ready to forgive Misty. -
22:00 1h
1000-lb Roomies
S2 · E6 · Waddle We Do Now?Jaz faces a final test that will determine whether she can return homeJaz faces a final test that will determine whether she can return home. Meanwhile, Nesha scrambles to make her speed dating event a success. -
23:00 1h
Mock the Week
S2 · E6Satirical panel show with a standup twist hosted by Dara Ó BriainDara Ó Briain introduces topical chat and hilarious games with two teams of top stand-up comedians as they look back over the week's news.