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What's On TV? Monday 20 September - Sunday 26 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: The Inbestigators – Series 1, 2:10PM on ABC ME

Episode 1

The Case of the Curious New Girl

When Maudie solves a playground robbery on her ﬁrst day at school, she and new friends Ezra, Ava and Kyle create The Inbestigators Detective Agency.

Quadruple episodes of The Inbestigators are airing Monday – Friday this week starting at 2:10pm on ABC ME.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:20AM on ABC 2; Space Nova (triple episodes), 8:20AM on ABC ME, Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Little Lunch (triple episodes), 1:30PM on ABC ME, Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 2, 4:03PM on NITV.

TUESDAY: Little Lunch – Series 1, 1:30 PM on ABC ME

Episode 4

The Monkey Bars

Tamara refuses to share the monkey bars but, for once, Melanie won’t give in and get off.

Triple episodes of Little Lunch – Series 1 are airing Monday – Friday this week starting at 1:30PM on ABC ME.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:20AM on ABC 2; Space Nova (triple episodes), 8:20AM on ABC ME, Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Inbestigators (quadruple episodes), 2:11PM on ABC ME, Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 2, 4:03PM on NITV.

WEDNESDAY: Space Nova, 8:20AM on ABC ME

Episode 7

Friends in Dark Places

The Novas go to investigate a system based on data they obtained from the ‘Eagle’ they find an uninhabited planet – until they fall through quicksand to the caverns beneath! Aubrina continues to keep a close eye on the Novas.

Triple episodes of Space Nova are airing Monday – Friday this week starting at 8:20AM on ABC ME.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:20AM on ABC 2; Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Little Lunch – Series 1 (triple episodes), 1:30PM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators - Series 1 (quadruple episodes), 2:11PM on ABC ME, Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 2, 4:03PM on NITV.

THURSDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 2, 4:03PM on NITV

Episode 7

In Sync

Marnie and the team campaign to get sanitary bins for the Mustangs clubhouse, while Anusha struggles to find the balance between independence and the support she needs.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:20AM on ABC 2; Space Nova (triple episodes), 8:20AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Little Lunch – Series 1 (triple episodes), 1:30PM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators - Series 1 (quadruple episodes), 2:11PM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV.

FRIDAY: Kangaroo Beach, 8:20AM on ABC 2

Episode 12

Island Campout

Reading a comic book late at night, Frizzy is convinced she saw an alien koala spaceship visiting Boomerang Island. When Sandy announces a sleepover campout on the island, Frizzy seizes the chance to search for the intergalactic visitor. But the truth is more awe-inspiring than she thought...

Also catch: Space Nova (triple episodes), 8:20AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Little Lunch – Series 1 (triple episodes), 1:30PM on ABC ME; The Inbestigators - Series 1 (quadruple episodes), 2:11PM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 2, 4:03PM on NITV.

SATURDAY: Red Dirt Riders, 10AM on NITV

Episode 4

The Ngurin River runs to the coast but is often dry. On a rare rainy day, the Red Dirt Riders want to see how much water is in the dam. In this episode the Riders hear about what the river was like before the dam, and they meet some sisters looking at country in the warm winter weather. The trip to the dam is interrupted though, when one of the support vehicles becomes bogged.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22AM on NITV; Dogstar, 8:40AM on ABC ME and Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2.