What’s On TV? Monday 13 January – Sunday 19 January
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: Nowhere Boys – Series 1 on ABC iView
Four boys return from a school excursion to discover they are stuck in a parallel world into which they were never born.
Combining supernatural, action-adventure elements with comedy and genuine human drama, the series tracks the journey of alpha-jock Jake, Goth Felix, nerd Andy and the golden child, Sam, in their quest to find out what happened to them and how they can return home.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 4.32PM on NITV and The Inbestigators, 4.45PM on ABC ME.
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 4.32PM on NITV
Episode 6
Great White Sharks – Port Lincoln, South Australia
Remote control skate boarding in the bush? The craziness doesn’t stop! Which is exactly what Kayne thinks when Brandon tells him his next mission is to go diving with Great White Sharks. But as sharks are attracted to sound, Brandon wants Kayne to beat box while underwater to lure one in – certainly high on the crazy and deadly scale!
Also catch: The Inbestigators, 4.45PM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: The Inbestigators – Series 2, 4.45PM on ABC ME
Episode 40
The Case of the Triple Inbestigation
While on the hunt for Ezra’s missing goldfish, Maudie uncovers two more puzzling mysteries to be solved.
THURSDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 2 on ABC iView
After missing out on the finals trophy last year, the Mustangs are pumped and ready to get back in the game. Problem is - there's a Ruby shaped hole in the team since she defected to the Wildcats, and it's wobbling everyone.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 4.32PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: Little J and Big Cuz – Series 2 (NEW!), 7.30PM on NITV
Episode 2
Little J’s Play
Little J loves putting on his play, until the cast mutinies.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 4.32PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: Little Lunch on ABC iView
Little Lunch tackles the big issues in the playground. Who gets to go on the monkey bars? Who gets to join whose club? Who gets Mrs Gonsha off the top of the slide pole, when she gets stuck? Little Lunch tells stories that may seem small to adults, but loom large for kids.
SUNDAY: Hoopla Doopla! on ABC iView
In the town of Hoopla, live six extraordinary characters - each with their own amazing physical skill.
Together, they tumble, juggle, leap and somersault in and out of trouble. However, whenever anything goes wrong - and it usually does - they always have each other to fall back on.
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