TLC TV Guide

The Heck children are left to fend for themselves after accusing Frankie of being a nag, and Mike of dishing out crazy punishments without hearing both sides of the argument. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn

Sue is convinced her family is organising a surprise birthday party for her, only to discover her suspicions are inaccurate. Meanwhile, Frankie finds out that Mike has been looking after a stray cat for years, and Brick falls for a girl with a penchant for biting. American comedy, starring Eden Sher and Patricia Heaton

The large bump at the base of Taylor's spine is more dangerous than she realises. John has an embarrassing lump on his hip, and Noelle wants her stretched ears repaired

At 24 years old and over 600lbs, Megan still lives at home with her mother. Here, she travels to Houston to meet Dr Now in a bid to change her eating habits

A bride wants a glittery gown, which may not be practical for a wedding in Cyprus, and a customer looks for a mermaid dress so she can renew her vows

Michaella is getting married in an Irish castle and wants a princess dress for her big day. Fashionista Shavonne has a high-style reputation to maintain

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Sue and Frankie camp outside a radio station in the hope of winning a pair of Justin Bieber tickets, and Mike coaches Brick ahead of the school's spelling concert. Meanwhile, Axl and his friends try to break a 15mph speed limit on foot. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn

The Heck children are left to fend for themselves after accusing Frankie of being a nag, and Mike of dishing out crazy punishments without hearing both sides of the argument. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn

Sue is convinced her family is organising a surprise birthday party for her, only to discover her suspicions are inaccurate. Meanwhile, Frankie finds out that Mike has been looking after a stray cat for years, and Brick falls for a girl with a penchant for biting. American comedy, starring Eden Sher and Patricia Heaton

When his germophobia lands him in detention when flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy. Comedy, starring Iain Armitage

When 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

Sheldon 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

Leonard 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

As 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

Leonard 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

Sheldon 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

Sheldon 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

Sheldon 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

Leonard 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

The 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

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.