FreeTVguide

New Zealands Favourite TV Guide
Tuesday May 20
XTVNZ 1ch 1
7:00 Seven Sharp
Join Hilary Barry, Jeremy Wells and the team for a fresh perspective on today's stories.
7:30 Snow Patrol NZ
Imogen’s hurt her back and is paralysed with fear. Peer pressure in the Terrain Park backfires for trickster Corban. and Brooke and her dog Urban’s high stakes body retrieval countdown begins.
8:30 Matlock. s1 e15
Game Face: Olympia's partnership dream hangs in the balance as she and her team race against the clock to get a dangerous drink off the market.
9:25 Coronation Street
Long running drama with the residents of England's most famous cobbled street.
10:25 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join host Grant Denyer for a round of this high pressure and high stakes game show, where contestants face up to the Banker and must decide: is it deal or no deal?
10:55 Shortland Street
Poppy can't have it all.
11:30 First Responders
NZ averages 870,000 calls for urgent help every year. This series takes viewers out on rescue helicopters, ambulances and boats with emergency response teams as they attend to desperate situations.

12:25 Unbreakable
This heart warming local series returns, following remarkable individuals as they pursue their life goals. Tonight, Cody and Jess dream of becoming parents, and Jaimee sets on becoming a hairdresser!
1:15 Te Karere
Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.
1:40 TVNZ1 Quiz
2:00 Infomercials
5:30 Te Karere
Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.
6:00 Breakfast
Start your day off right as the Breakfast team brings you all the latest in news, weather, sport and entertainment.
9:00 Pointless
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no one else can think of.
10:00 Tipping Point
Fantastic quiz show in which four players take on a machine in the hopes of winning its 10,000 pounds jackpot. Only one can win!
11:00 The Chase
It's game on as teams of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius, who wants to leave them with nothing! Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

12:00 Tenable
Gameshow hosted by Warwick Davis. Five contestants attempt to answer top 10 list questions for the chance to win a big cash prize. the more top ten lists, the greater the jackpot.
1:00 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
1:30 Coronation Street
Long running drama with the residents of England's most famous cobbled street.
2:00 Holiday Homes in the Sun
Spain Costa Blanca Denia: Scouring the continent for the ultimate mortgage free getaway, Holiday Homes in the Sun is a fun loving showcase for Europe’s most incredible rentals.
3:00 Deal or No Deal UK
Join host Stephen Mulhern for one of the most exciting and iconic gameshows of all time as one of his brave contestants takes on the infamous Banker for a life changing cash prize.
4:00 Te Karere
Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.
4:30 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join host Grant Denyer for a round of this high pressure and high stakes game show, where contestants face up to the Banker and must decide: is it deal or no deal?
5:00 The Chase
It's game on as teams of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius, who wants to leave them with nothing! Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

6:00 1news at Six
The nation's leading team of journalists brings viewers the latest news and sport, plus the most comprehensive weather report.
7:00 Seven Sharp
Join Hilary Barry, Jeremy Wells and the team for a fresh perspective on today's stories.
7:30 Off the Grid with Colin and Manu
Off the Grid with Colin and Manu: Colin and Manu continue down the Westcoast to Hari Hari. They learn about the local butter, catch and cook whitebait. Next stop, Lake Hāwea and end up at a Central Otago winery.
XTVNZ 2ch 2
7:00 Shortland Street
Poppy can't have it all.
7:30 Masterchef Australia
Immunity is up for grabs today. the contestants have one hour to recreate a Curtis Stone dish. But with a twist: they'll have to do it without the recipe!
8:40 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. s1 e1
Pilot: Series Premiere: Four members of a suburban garden club find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret a murder no one wants to talk about.
9:35 Love Triangle
Love Triangle challenges a group of singles to release their grip on what their perfect partner should look like, and instead choose someone, sight unseen, based on a deeper connection.
10:50 CSI. s3 e9
Blood Lust: a taxi driver accidently runs over a teenager and pays the ultimate price when a mob beat him to death. However, the team soon discover that it may not have been his car that killed the youth.

12:45 Aftermath. s1 e2
In Rats Alley: as the Copelands continue their quest to find their daughter, they encounter, catastrophic solar flares, demons, and beasts that were once mythological, but are now terrifyingly real.
1:30 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
1:50 Infomercials
2:50 The Path. s3 e12
A New American Religion: After Prof. Jackson writes an expose on Meyerism and calls them a cult on national television, Cal decides whether to defend his faith, and Steve, or just walk away.
3:45 Neighbours
Return to the sun washed suburbs of Melbourne and the lives and loves, highs and lows of the residents of Ramsay Street!
4:10 TVNZ2 Returns at 5am
5:00 Infomercials
6:00 Les Mills Born to Move
The Meteorologist: Designed to nurture a life long love of physical activity, BORN to MOVE helps children experience the joy and vitality of moving to music, combining fun and fitness in way that children love.
6:25 Kiri and Lou
Serious: Kiri is a feisty little dinosaur with overpowering emotions and Lou is a gentle but thoughtful creature. They're the best of friends, learning and exploring together in their prehistoric home.
6:30 Toi Time
Featuring Anika Moa and her music, educating and entertaining kids through play, movement and dance.
7:00 The Patrick Star Show
Stair Wars/ Enemies a LA Mode: Still living at home with his eccentric family, Patrick hosts a show based around his ever changing whims.
7:25 Ninjago: Dragons Rising
Return to Imperium: Two teenagers from different worlds use their Ninja powers to defend dragons from villains who want to harvest the dragons' life forces.
7:45 Carmen Sandiego
Who in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Part 3: a master thief who uses her skills for good, Carmen Sandiego travels the world foiling V.I.L.E.'s evil plans with help from her savvy sidekicks.
8:15 Edmond and Lucy
Looking for the Wolf: Edmond the squirrel and Lucy the bear cub LIVE an adventurous life in their forest home, where nature is their best playmate. Based on the bestselling book collection.
8:35 Dora and Friends: Into the City
We Save the Music: Dora, a young girl, starts going to school in the city of Playa Verde. Along with her friends, Kate, Naiya, Emma, Alana and Pablo, Dora embarks on various adventures to explore the city.
9:00 Infomercials
9:30 Les Mills Adult Classes
Bodyattack 120: Les Mills and TVNZ are thrilled to be working together to offer you free access to renowned Les Mills classes; BODYBALANCE, BODYCOMBAT, BODYATTACK, LES MILLS CORE and LES MILLS GRIT Cardio.
10:00 The Drew Barrymore Show
Mariah Carey & Sunny Anderson: Driven by humour and optimism, Drew Barrymore presents human interest stories and has heartfelt conversations with special guests.
11:00 Home and Away
Sparks fly between Sonny and Dana. Leah is devastated. Trouble follows Lacey.
11:30 Shortland Street
Poppy can't have it all.

12:00 Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
1:00 Parks and Recreation. s6 e22
Moving Up (2): Season Finale: Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.
1:30 Brooklyn Nine Nine. s2 e1
Undercover: Jake enlists Charles' help to track down a mobster who managed to get away during an undercover sting, while Holt tests the squad's patience.
2:00 The Rookie. s1 e18
When a cop is arrested by Internal Affairs for lying on the witness stand, it leads to the release of three felons whose cases he worked on; Officer Nolan finds out he is being sued.
3:00 Seinfeld
The Scofflaw: a friend lies to Jerry and George about having cancer. Elaine tries to get back at an ex boyfriend. Kramer helps track down a parking “scofflaw.” S6 E13
3:30 Neighbours
Return to the sun washed suburbs of Melbourne and the lives and loves, highs and lows of the residents of Ramsay Street!
4:00 Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
5:00 The Big Bang Theory. s3 e12
The Psychic Vortex: While Sheldon and Koothrappali attend a university mixer, Leonard is upset to discover that Penny believes in psychics.

6:00 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join host Grant Denyer for a round of this high pressure and high stakes game show, where contestants face up to the Banker and must decide: is it deal or no deal?
6:30 Home and Away
Gage puts a sinister plan in motion. Theo makes a declaration of love. Sonny chooses Dana over his safety. Harper spirals with concern for her sister.
7:00 Shortland Street
Esther and Julian go head to head.
7:30 Masterchef Australia
Jean Christophe leads a French service challenge as teams compete for immunity.
XTHREEch 3
7:00 Bondi Rescue: Episode 5
Bondi's lifeguards can handle big crowds, RIP currents, and deadly surf, but what happens when the rescue is on Bondi's busiest street? S12 E5
7:30 All New David Lomas Investigates
A Mother's Burden: Lewen has been trying to find her birth mother for most of her life, but does her mother want to be found?
8:30 All New NCIS
The Trouble with Hal: NCIS is called in to investigate when a lieutenant returns home on Halloween Eve to find a surprise party being thrown for someone else at his home.
9:20 Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
Cloud Cover: the air authorities have managed to locate the plane and federal agencies spring into action. But two more murders bring the number of passengers down to just three.
10:20 Below Deck Down Under
The Shots You Don't Take: the aftermath of an intense evening results in a drastic crew dynamic shift. Tzarina and Lara disagree over plating, causing them to clash.
11:15 The Garden: Commune or Cult
Suspicious Minds: Despite calling the cops, Narayah decides to stay in the commune. Meanwhile, newcomer Tyler M.'s discomfort with the group's cult like antics intensifies.

12:10 Infomercials
Infomercials
6:00 Bering Sea Gold. s9 e15
Snow Blind: the clock ticks as an impending, violent arctic storm the Siberian Express gathers strength. Shawn can't quit the gold. Kris gambles on another rookie miner.
6:55 Gold Rush
A Seismic Shift Part 2 of 2: Parker bites off more than he can chew when he brokers a big deal. Tony digs deep to chase a record breaking gold haul. Part 2.
7:50 Homestead Rescue
Methane Meltdown: An Ohio couple has all but abandoned their homestead so they can work to cover their costs. the Raneys' plan relies on firing up an old gas well to provide light, heat and electricity. S1b E16
8:50 Infomercials
Infomercials
10:30 House Hunters International. s178 e8
Ooh LA LA Woof, in Paris: a single woman looks to follow in the footsteps of literary greats and relocate with her elderly dogs to Paris.
11:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation
Major Makeover in Maryland: a couple finds a Maryland family beach house in the perfect location. However, renovations reveal this project may take more than they were prepared for.

12:00 Married at First Sight UK. s8 e18
Reality experiment in which experts select compatible couples from a long list of applicants, then invite them to marry despite them never having met before.
1:00 Dr. Pimple Popper
This Cyst Persists: Half of Mary's body is a size 18 while the other is an 8. Anthony's cyst is in the area called the Triangle of Death, and Shane wants to get a lump off his back.
2:00 Deadly Waters with Captain Lee
Carnage on Catalina: Three missing fingers point to the identity of a body found off the coast of Catalina Island.
3:00 Chopped
Youve Got Snail: the four chefs find sea snails and candy in their first basket and a mishap in the entr‚e round causes one competitor major issues. Who will come out on top?
4:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt
Headed Back to Pensacola Beach Florida: Each week we follow a family making their beachfront living dreams come true on a budget!ÿ
4:30 Island Life. s20 e10
Deep Breath South Padre Island: Texas natives are leaving their congested hometown and relocating to picturesque South Padre Island.
5:00 Aussie Gold Hunters: Episode 5
Winter storms ravage the Gold Retrievers' new $35,000 dry blower and could end their season. Meanwhile, the pressure to find gold could tear the Ferals apart.

6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
7:00 Bondi Rescue. s12 e6
On New Years' Day, Bondi is more overcrowded than ever, and the lifeguards become utterly overstretched with many swimmers in trouble.
7:30 Tempting Fortune: Episode 7
With emotions running high, a luxury spa in the middle of the jungle proves hard to resist. and the trekkers face the most lavish temptation yet: an overnight stay on a multi million pound superyacht!
XWHAKAATA MAORIch 5
7:00 Moon Tide Fishing Grass Roots
Nore heads out to the legendary King Bank near the Three Kings Islands. It's the Ōturu maramataka phase, high energy and also high excitement as Nore attempts to land his first ever takekenui.
7:30 Tui Teka's Trail
NEW: Tui heads to Gisborne today to catch up with Rozzi who has called about her horse Zana who has a rearing problem.
8:00 Tales from Zambia
NEW: Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours.
9:00 Hunt with Me
Principal Hare Rua catches up with Nore to teach him how to catch his first kingi, while Harry Clarke goes after a monster stag.
9:30 Haututu Hunters
Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. the boys visit Kakahi to hunt and gather with Beulah's father in law, but things don't go as planned.
10:00 Piri's Tiki Tour
All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around New Zealand meeting up with locals.
10:30 Up 2
Hosts Piri Weepu and Matua Parkinson travel around New Zealand to see what some of our sporting heroes have been up to. Ex rugby league pro, John Jr Lomax.
10:56 Whakaata Māori
Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

6:30 Cocomelon
Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe tapping music.
6:40 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua nui a Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to New Zealand.
6:45 Tākaro Tribe
Learning te reo Māori has never been easier. A, E, I, O, U, Pāpā Rākau and Kōkā make tikanga, te reo and waiata fun for everyone.
7:00 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:10 Island of Mystery
After a deep sleep, Kura and Josh wake up to find Rangi gone. Fearing the worst, they begin to search for clues.
7:20 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:30 Kia Mau
A fun sing along Māori performing arts series for children.
7:40 Tamariki Haka
Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills.
7:50 Mataora Digital
Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team.
8:00 Wiki Hā
We meet with Kalib and Pari from Te Kura Whakapūmau. They have come a long way from Christchurch to the Far North.
8:30 Oranga Ngākau
Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy.
9:30 Whānau Bake-Off
A baking show that pits whānau against each other in a battle for bragging rights.
10:00 Tales from Zambia
Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours.
11:00 Moon Tide Fishing Grass Roots
Nore heads out to the legendary King Bank near the Three Kings Islands. It's the Ōturu maramataka phase, high energy and also high excitement as Nore attempts to land his first ever takekenui.
11:30 Hōiho Riding on
Lizzie Rangihuna is back to explore the nations back country and reveal the great stories from the paddock, meeting the people making a difference in their communities through their Hoiho.

12:00 Hunt with Me
Principal Hare Rua catches up with Nore to teach him how to catch his first kingi, while Harry Clarke goes after a monster stag.
12:30 Piri's Tiki Tour
All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around New Zealand meeting up with locals.
1:00 Marae
Your way into the Māori world. Māiatanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga We bring you stories with heart.
1:30 Tōku Reo
Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website.
2:00 Ōpaki
Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori.
2:30 Ako
Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate level learners.
3:30 Cocomelon
Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe tapping music.
3:40 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua nui a Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’.
3:45 Takaro Tribe
Follow our cute characters as they enter the magical alphabet forest where our talking Papa Rākau and talking pond Kōkā live.
4:00 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
4:10 Island of Mystery
After escaping the slimy, scale covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick.
4:20 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
4:30 Kia Mau
A fun sing along Māori performing arts series for children.
4:40 Tamariki Haka
Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills.
4:50 Mataora Digital
Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team.
5:00 Pūkana 2024
Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.

5:30 Pukuhohe
Game show testing the Māori language skills of two teams.
6:00 Te Whirikōkō O Rangitāne
Featuring Te Whirikōkō o Rangitāne, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. This is haka at its finest!
6:30 Autaia Haka Theatre
NEW: Waiōrea delves into the experiences of a young Polynesian boy during the Dawn Raids in a compelling theater driven narrative. Episode weaves real stories from Western Springs College students.
6:45 Autaia Haka Theatre
NEW: a polished, moving, and theatrical performance exploring migration, displacment, and identity. Waiōrea delivers one of the most dynamic haka theatre expressions in the series.
7:00 Ata Toi + Wai
Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Jordyn with a Why as they celebrate music through a Māori lens. Ani Piki Tuari shares her insights into managing the "˜Tuari Brothers'.
7:30 Mō Te Atea
Taramainuku comes to life, through animation. Dr Jeremy Tātere Macleod and Professor Rangi Mātāmua share with US tales of Matariki and the journey through the stars.
XSKY OPENch 15
7:00 Coastguard Search & Rescue: Episode 2
A distress call comes in from a satellite phone on an uninhabitable granite islet called Rockall. the person had been raising money for charity when the weather took a turn for the...
8:00 Inside the Force: 24/7: Episode 4
PC Berger deals with a series of challenging and vulnerable suspects who have mental health conditions. His first call is to a disturbed man who is shouting at passers by and kicking doors.
9:00 Murder in the Alps: Episode 1
In 2012, three members of a British family are shot dead whilst on holiday in the French Alps. Investigators initially focus on the brother of one of the victims.
10:00 Sweetpea. s1 e2
This Sort of Thing Needs Some Feminine Energy: When her victim is discovered, Rhiannon goes on a mission to find out who he was and whether he deserved it.
11:00 Quantum Leap
Ben & Teller: Ben takes on the role of a bank teller during an armed robbery. Addison, Magic, Ian, and Jenn come to terms with a shocking discovery. the team gains a new member.
11:55 Coming Soon
Sky Open's regular programming returns at 6am with the best drama, factual, lifestyle, and comedy shows, plus free to air sport!

12:00 Infomercials
Infomercials 2021: Brought to you by the Shopping Channel
8:00 Takaro Tribe: Episode 25
A container spills onto the beach. Takaro Tribe help Aihi clear hirihou (Plastic) off the sand.
8:15 Takaro Tribe: Episode 26
Takaro Tribe learn to make poro rakau (Logs) out of paper. They then visit Weta to play and make him lots of poro rakau.
8:30 Kiri and Lou
Bones: Kiri and Lou discover some ancient bones.
8:35 Kea Kids News: Episode 19
News by kids, for kids from the far North to the far South of New Zealand and all the places in between.
9:00 New Zealand Rugby Pod
New Zealand Rugby Pod 15: TUE MAY 20 James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl give the player's view on the biggest talking points in rugby every week.
10:05 Infomercials
Infomercials 2021: Brought to you by the Shopping Channel

12:05 Ambulance
Crew Under Attack: Season 13 premiere: Dispatch receive a distress call from an ambulance crew who've been attacked whilst treating a patient. Later, the team respond to a multi storey flat fire in Erith.
1:10 The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club
West Coast Roar: Have the lads bitten off more than they can chew? the battle to descend over 1000m nearly breaks them, but once down, the roaring stag action more than makes up for their arduous descent.
2:15 The Hui
Hui, the 13: Award winning current affairs series the Hui covers hard hitting investigations and heart warming stories from across New Zealand. Hosted by Julian Wilcox.
2:45 New Zealand Rugby Pod
New Zealand Rugby Pod 15: TUE MAY 20 James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl give the player's view on the biggest talking points in rugby every week.
3:50 Sal's NBL: Wk 10 Highlights
Sal's NBL Week 10 Highlights: Highlights of Week 10 of the Sal's National Basketball League
4:55 FIA Formula E: Rd9 Highlights
FIA Formula E Rd9 Tokyo Highlights: Highlights of the FIA Formula E Championship, Round 9. from Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan.

6:00 Mike & Molly. s4 e3
Sex and Death: Molly has a "mind blowing" experience when she visits Victoria's workplace, a funeral home. Mike sneaks a peek at Molly's racy writing when she's out of the house.
6:30 Mike & Molly. s4 e4
Careful What You Dig For: Molly gets a shock when she meets her literary idol. Mike tries to cheer Peggy up by inviting her over for dinner. Guest starring Susan Sarandon.
7:00 Renovation Nation: Episode 7
Matt and Michelle's farmhouse renovation gets off the starting blocks. in North Yorkshire, Naomi and Byron transform a beautiful mansion into both a forever home and a wedding business....
8:00 World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys. s2 e11
Bavaria: This breathtaking Bavarian train journey will take you from the middle of a massive meteor crater to the top of Germany's highest mountain. We also visit some beer brewing monks.
FreeTVguide NZ