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May 25th 2018
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What’s On TV? Monday 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME


Episode 18
20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
When Holden finds an abandoned nuclear sub, Narelle sees her chance to flee Whale Bay, once she’s cured Kevin’s claustrophobia. The others take the sub for a spin, but end up stuck on the sea floor, menaced by a giant squid!

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.07AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard, 10.58AM, 11.06AM, 2.28PM, 2.36PM and 8.07PM on Disney Junior and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

 

TUESDAY: Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 2.28PM & 2.36PM on Disney Junior



Episode 3
Puppy Day
Streak and Pip are tasked with babysitting the new puppies on the farm. Big innocent eyes, adorable faces — How ‘ruff’ could this be?

Episode 4
Bath Day
It’s bath day at Balloon Barnyard!

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

 

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.38AM 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: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME; Balloon Barnyard (Double Episode), 2.28PM & 2.36PM on Disney Junior and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

THURSDAY: Mustangs FC, 10.06AM on ABC ME

Episode 1 
Goals
It’s the beginning of pre season for brand new all-girl soccer team, the Mustangs, and striker Marnie can’t wait to get started with her BFF, Liv. But the new team’s got problems. They have no uniforms, no dedicated change rooms, can barely field a team and their coach - Marnie’s mum, Jen - is clueless about the beautiful game. Things aren’t great at home for Marns either. Jen has got herself a new boyfriend - Kev - and Marnie is feeling the pain of sharing her space.

Also catch:The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

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


Episode 13 
The Party

Lockie agrees to attend Curtis' wild party, to keep Egg as a friend. However, if Lockie's going to follow through with it and attend, he'll have to lie to his parents. Meanwhile, Phillip and Sarge help Mum overcome her morbid fear of public speaking.

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

SATURDAY: You’re Skitting Me – Series 2, 1.06PM on ABC ME


Episode 10
This episode introduces the latest reincarnation of Dr Who – downunder style and the Stock Kids from the 1800s. The secret agents find out one of their own is a double agent, Brian The Facts Guy helps his friend with a love letter and Vomit Boy saves the earth from a meteor. 

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME; Mustangs FC, 10.06AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.

 

SUNDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 4.40PM on ABC2



Episode 17
Bop's Clumsy Day
Bop has a lot of things to fix, so he needs to go fast. However, the faster Bop goes, the more things he breaks. Mimi has an idea to Bop-proof Hoopla. 

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME; Mustangs FC, 10.06AM on ABC ME and You’re Skitting Me – Series 2, 1.06PM on ABC ME.

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