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What’s On TV? Monday 17 September – Sunday 23 September

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. Visit our guide for more information about what’s on free-to-air and pay TV.

MONDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

Episode 6
Animals and Tracks
Djinang, Look! It's a yongka, a kangaroo. And can you see the wetj, the emu full of feathers.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.41AM on ABC2; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.26AM on ABC ME and Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 1.24PM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior.

TUESDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 1.33PM on Disney Junior

Episode 18
Tuck Stuck Day
There’s an emergency at Balloon Barnyard - Tuck the Cat is stuck on the barn roof.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.41AM on ABC2; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.26AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.35AM on ABC ME

Episode 1
1878: Henry
Despite one failed invention after another, young Henry knows in his heart that he’s a brilliant inventor. Against the advice of his friend, Franklin, Henry conducts his biggest experiment ever… but succeeds only in blowing up the local schoolhouse. Expelled, Henry continues to believe there’s a living to be made from inventing weird and wonderful labour-saving machines. But his machines cause more trouble than they’re worth, and after one of them goes berserk - wrecking Franklin’s family’s laundry business - Henry becomes an outcast. A near-tragedy in Franklin’s family gives Henry the opportunity to try one last experiment to save the day… but can he get it to work?

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.41AM on ABC2; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.26AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard, 1.33PM on Disney Junior and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

THURSDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.26AM on ABC ME

Episode 44
Super Snake
Today’s contenders slither, rattle and hiss their way through the WAC’s criteria in a hope to secure the prize. No tournament would be complete without plenty of kooky experiments.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.41AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 9.43AM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME

Episode 26
Legend
As they prepare for the move to Sydney, the Leonards say goodbye to Angelus. But the question remains for Lockie: will Mel ever forgive him? And will he have the chance to tell Vicki Streeton how he really feels about her?

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.41AM on ABC2; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.26AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard (Triple Episode), 9.34AM, 9.43AM & 1.33PM on Disney Junior and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

SATURDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 6.41AM on ABC2

Episode 9
Snow Business
Everyone in Hoopla is cleaning out junk, when Mimi finds her old ski outfit. She decides she wants to go skiing, but it isn’t going to be easy on a summer’s day with no snow at all.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.41AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 9. 43AM & 9.43AM on Disney Junior and Dance Academy – Series 1, 12.40PM on ABC ME.

SUNDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1, 12.40AM on ABC ME

Episode 7
Crush Test Dummies
Christian reluctantly agrees to dance in Ethan's showcase, but can't stand the derivative choreography. In order to show this ballet boy some real hip-hop, Christian takes Ethan home to Maroubra. Sammy admits to having feelings for someone at the Academy, and while Tara and Kat try to figure out her identity, Tara gives Kat a lesson on what it means to have a crush.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.41AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 9.34AM & 9.43AM on Disney Junior.