What’s On TV? Monday 26 September – Sunday 2 October
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MONDAY: You’re Skitting Me – Series 3 (NEW!) – 10.41AM and 7.01PM on ABCME.
Episode 7:
This series is comprised of a combination of contemporary and random sketches featuring characters, monologues, parodies, ads and animations.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.01AM on ABCME; Bushwhacked! Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV, Bushwhacked! Series 2, 9.29AM on ABCME; Wacky World Beaters, 10.01AM on ABCME; Dance Academy Series 1 (Double Episode), 12.47PM on ABCME; Nowhere Boys Series 1, 1.37PM on ABCME and Little Lunch (Double Episode), 2.30PM on ABCME.
TUESDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1 (Double Episode) – 12.47PM on ABCME.
Episode 13 – Family:
It's Open Week at the Academy and Tara discovers she is embarrassed by her unsophisticated parents, especially around her new boyfriend Ethan. Her mum later reveals that the farm is in serious financial trouble and her expensive tuition fees aren't helping. Meanwhile, Kat's mother reneges on her promised family holiday and Sammy's father also disappoints by failing to show up to watch him dance. Abigail is stuck at home in bed and finds a friend in Sammy.
Episode 14 - Turning Pointes:
Tara returns from the holidays excited to have been awarded the first year scholarship. However, this soon turns to disappointment when Kat leaves her standing alone outside a warehouse party the night before their first ballet class. Abigail is trying to be a perfect patient in her therapy sessions but has to ask for help in order to start tackling the real issues behind her eating disorder.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.01AM on ABCME; Bushwhacked! Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV, Bushwhacked! Series 2, 9.29AM on ABCME; Wacky World Beaters, 10.01AM on ABCME; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 10.41AM & 7.01PM on ABCME; Nowhere Boys Series 1, 1.37PM on ABCME and Little Lunch (Double Episode), 2.30PM on ABCME.
WEDNESDAY: Wacky World Beaters – 10.01AM on ABCME.
Episode 17 - Egremont Pole Climbing Competition:
Amberley and Gilly are in Egremont, England, where people gather annually to race to the top of a massive pole! Is this contest weird enough to be named the world’s wackiest sport? They’re about to find out as they reach for the sky at the Egremont Pole Climbing Competition.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.01AM on ABCME; Bushwhacked! Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV, Bushwhacked! Series 2, 9.29AM on ABCME; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 10.41AM and 7.01PM on ABCME; Dance Academy Series 1 (Double Episode), 12.47PM on ABCME; Nowhere Boys Series 1, 1.37PM on ABCME and Little Lunch (Double Episode), 2.30PM on ABCME.
THURSDAY: Little Lunch (Double Episode) – 2.30PM on ABCME.
Episode 17 - The Germblock:
After Tamara accuses Melanie of not washing her hands and “germblocks” her, Atticus and Debra-Jo investigate what really happened.
Episode 18 - The Grandparents Day:
Battie’s grandfather is the guest of honour at Grandparents Day but Battie is too scared to tell Mrs Gonsha that he is in hospital and won’t be able to come.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.01AM on ABCME; Bushwhacked! Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV, Bushwhacked! Series 2, 9.29AM on ABCME; Wacky World Beaters, 10.01AM on ABCME; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 10.41AM and 7.01PM on ABCME; Dance Academy Series 1 (Double Episode), 12.47PM on ABCME and Nowhere Boys Series 1, 1.37PM on ABCME.
FRIDAY: The Flamin’ Thongs – 6.01AM on ABCME.
Episode 12 - Snakes On A Boat:
To compete with a rival tour boat, the Thongs add a venomous snake display to their whale-watching tour. On-board, havoc ensues when Holden’s high-pitched whale-attractor shatters the tank and all the deadly snakes escape.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV, Bushwhacked! Series 2, 9.29AM on ABCME; Wacky World Beaters, 10.01AM on ABCME; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 10.41AM and 7.01PM on ABCME; Dance Academy Series 1 (Double Episode), 12.47PM on ABCME; Nowhere Boys Series 1, 1.37PM on ABCME and Little Lunch (Double Episode), 2.30PM on ABCME.
SATURDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1– 8.30AM on NITV.
Episode 11 - Urban Vet – Melbourne, Victoria:
High above Melbourne doing 360 spins in WWII fighter planes, Kayne introduces Brandon to his home turf, where they get involved with rescuing wild animals that live in the big city. From saving possums stuck up chimneys to removing fishhooks from wild turtles, living in the city makes for tense times! One of Brandon’s most memorable moments comes when he and Kayne take part in releasing a koala back into the wild after months of rehabilitation – heart-warming!
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.01AM on ABCME; Little Lunch, 10.17AM on ABCME; Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 12PM on ABCME and You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.55PM on ABCME.
SUNDAY: Nowhere Boys – Series 2 – 1PM on ABCME.
Episode 3
Pressure mounts on Felix, Jake and Sam when the police suspect they have something to do with Andy's disappearance.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.01AM on ABCME; Bushwhacked! Series 1, 8.30AM on NITV; Little Lunch, 11.17AM on ABCME and You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 6.55PM on ABCME.
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