TLC TV Guide and Daily Listings
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The Big Bang Theory
The Bakersfield Expedition. Leonard's car is stolen when the guys take a road trip to a comic book convention in Bakersfield, dressed as Star Trek characters. S6, Ep13
The Big Bang Theory
The Cooper/Kripke Inversion. Outraged that he's being forced to work with his university nemesis, Barry Kripke, Sheldon faces a crisis of conscience. S6, Ep14
The Big Bang Theory
The Spoiler Alert Segmentation. When Sheldon and Leonard fight, it affects Penny and Amy's living arrangements. Meanwhile, Raj takes care of Mrs. Wolowitz while Howard is away. S6, Ep15
The Big Bang Theory
The Tangible Affection Proof. While the guys try to give their significant others the perfect Valentine's Day, Raj and Stuart throw a lonely people party at the comic book store. S6, Ep16
The Big Bang Theory
The Monster Isolation. After a terrible date, Raj vows to never leave his apartment again. Meanwhile, Penny actually impresses Sheldon with her acting skills. S6, Ep17
The Big Bang Theory
Contractual Obligation Implementation. Leonard, Sheldon and Howard try to advance the cause of women in science by speaking with junior high girls about their future careers. S6, Ep18
The Big Bang Theory
The Closet Reconfiguration. When Howard finds a letter from his father, he's forced to confront his past. And Leonard and Penny throw a grown-up cocktail party at the apartment. S6, Ep19
The Big Bang Theory
The Tenure Turbulence. Let the battle begin! Leonard, Sheldon and Raj fight for tenure at the University - and the competition heats up when the girls get involved! S6, Ep20
New: Most Extreme Humans
Keep Calm And Girdle On. Summer has macromastia, a condition that causes her breasts to keep growing, so she travels from Scotland to Los Angeles looking for a solution. S1, Ep6
New: Most Extreme Humans
On My Side. Conjoined twins Jose Luis and Jose Armando get advanced medical care. Conjoined twins Pin and Pan navigate their ongoing differences. S1, Ep8
New: ER: Caught On Camera
Teratoma Teeth And All. First-person accounts combined with raw footage of medical emergencies from the people who survived them and the doctors who treated them. S1, Ep3
The Middle
Thanksgiving VI. At Thanksgiving, Sue invites Darrin to the family dinner and gets the feeling that Mike doesn't like him. Brick invites his quirky girlfriend, Cindy. S6, Ep7
The Middle
The College Tour. Mike accompanies Sue on a college tour weekend, and Frankie leaves Brick behind while she goes to see Axl play in his first college football game. S6, Ep8
The Middle
The Christmas Wall. Frankie decides to make this year a minimalist Christmas. Due to Sue's allergy to real Christmas trees, Mike attempts to purchase an artificial one. S6, Ep9
Dr. Pimple Popper
My Octopus Lipoma. Steven's bump is so large, his daughter thinks he is growing a monster on his back. Ethan suffers from an irritating rash in an awkward place on his body. S4, Ep16
My 600-lb Life
Lisa's Journey. When her boyfriend and enabler falls ill, Lisa turns to Dr. Now for help with her food addiction. Can she summon the determination to turn her life around? S9, Ep21
Say Yes to the Dress UK
The Mother Of All Shows. Charlene is ready to go for the very first dress - can David persuade her picky mum? Morgan is mum's princess. Will she pick the wrong dress to please her? S2, Ep12
Say Yes to the Dress
It's Gotta Be ... Substantial. Vanisha wants a sexy dress, but her opinionated sisters become an obstacle. Paris is a former bridal consultant who needs an over-the-top ball gown. S21, Ep4
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
The Middle
Thanksgiving VI. At Thanksgiving, Sue invites Darrin to the family dinner and gets the feeling that Mike doesn't like him. Brick invites his quirky girlfriend, Cindy. S6, Ep7
The Middle
The College Tour. Mike accompanies Sue on a college tour weekend, and Frankie leaves Brick behind while she goes to see Axl play in his first college football game. S6, Ep8
The Middle
The Christmas Wall. Frankie decides to make this year a minimalist Christmas. Due to Sue's allergy to real Christmas trees, Mike attempts to purchase an artificial one. S6, Ep9
Young Sheldon
A Pager, A Club. Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students, and Georgie gets a pager. S4, Ep11
Young Sheldon
A Box Of Treasure. Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending so much time together. S4, Ep12
Young Sheldon
The Geezer Bus And A New Model. Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Meemaw. Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle. S4, Ep13
The Big Bang Theory
The Bakersfield Expedition. Leonard's car is stolen when the guys take a road trip to a comic book convention in Bakersfield, dressed as Star Trek characters. S6, Ep13
The Big Bang Theory
The Cooper/Kripke Inversion. Outraged that he's being forced to work with his university nemesis, Barry Kripke, Sheldon faces a crisis of conscience. S6, Ep14
The Big Bang Theory
The Spoiler Alert Segmentation. When Sheldon and Leonard fight, it affects Penny and Amy's living arrangements. Meanwhile, Raj takes care of Mrs. Wolowitz while Howard is away. S6, Ep15
The Big Bang Theory
The Tangible Affection Proof. While the guys try to give their significant others the perfect Valentine's Day, Raj and Stuart throw a lonely people party at the comic book store. S6, Ep16
The Big Bang Theory
The Monster Isolation. After a terrible date, Raj vows to never leave his apartment again. Meanwhile, Penny actually impresses Sheldon with her acting skills. S6, Ep17
The Big Bang Theory
Contractual Obligation Implementation. Leonard, Sheldon and Howard try to advance the cause of women in science by speaking with junior high girls about their future careers. S6, Ep18
The Big Bang Theory
The Closet Reconfiguration. When Howard finds a letter from his father, he's forced to confront his past. And Leonard and Penny throw a grown-up cocktail party at the apartment. S6, Ep19
The Big Bang Theory
The Tenure Turbulence. Let the battle begin! Leonard, Sheldon and Raj fight for tenure at the University - and the competition heats up when the girls get involved! S6, Ep20
The Middle
Pam Freakin' Staggs. Frankie is thrilled when Pam Staggs, the most popular girl in her high school, moves back to Orson and invites her to hang out. S6, Ep10
The Middle
A Quarry Story. Frankie discovers an old, uncashed pay cheque from Ehlert Motors. Sue takes a part-time job at the quarry as the cleaning lady. S6, Ep11
The Middle
Hecks On A Train. After learning that Aunt Edie has passed away, the Hecks board a train with the body to take her to her final resting place in South Dakota. S6, Ep12
Young Sheldon
Mitch's Son. When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he stops at nothing to prove them wrong. Meanwhile, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy. S4, Ep14
Young Sheldon
A Virus, Heartbreak. Sheldon faces consequences after installing a pirated computer game. Mary and Meemaw take Brenda out for Girls Night, and George watches Billy. S4, Ep15
Young Sheldon
A Second Prodigy. Sheldon is at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Mary seeks the advice of June when looking for a change. S4, Ep16
The Big Bang Theory
The Closure Alternative. After one of his favourite TV shows gets cancelled too soon, Sheldon feels lost, so Amy tries to help him get over his compulsive need for closure. S6, Ep21
The Big Bang Theory
The Proton Resurgence. Leonard and Sheldon hire Professor Proton, the host of their favourite childhood TV show, to perform. Raj leaves his dog with Howard and Bernadette. S6, Ep22
The Big Bang Theory
The Love Spell Potential. When the girls' trip to Vegas falls through, the guys invite them to a Dungeons & Dragons date. Meanwhile, Raj and Lucy go on an awkward date. S6, Ep23
The Big Bang Theory
The Bon Voyage Reaction. When Leonard is offered an exciting new job opportunity overseas, Sheldon grows jealous. Raj pushes Lucy a little too far in their relationship. S6, Ep24
The Big Bang Theory
The Hofstadter Insufficiency. Leonard is away at sea, so Sheldon and Penny spend time together and spill some revealing secrets. Howard comes to Raj's aid after a breakup. S7, Ep1
The Big Bang Theory
The Deception Verification. Leonard returns from his expedition and finds things chilly between him and Sheldon, and Howard faces questions about his masculinity. S7, Ep2
The Big Bang Theory
The Scavenger Vortex. Raj puts together a scientific scavenger hunt that turns into serious, cutthroat competition that brings out the best - and the worst - in the gang. S7, Ep3
The Big Bang Theory
The Raiders Minimization. Amy ruins one of Sheldon's favourite films. Leonard discovers how to get Penny to do his bidding. Raj and Stuart get creative with dating profiles. S7, Ep4
Mock The Week
Dara Ó Briain digs into the news and unearths some laughs with Rhys James, Angela Barnes, Scott Bennett, Hugh Dennis, Ivo Graham and Sarah Keyworth. S2, Ep3
Nacho Libre
To raise money for the orphanage that raised him, a Mexican cook named Ignacio moonlights as a professional wrestler.
The Middle
Pam Freakin' Staggs. Frankie is thrilled when Pam Staggs, the most popular girl in her high school, moves back to Orson and invites her to hang out. S6, Ep10
The Middle
A Quarry Story. Frankie discovers an old, uncashed pay cheque from Ehlert Motors. Sue takes a part-time job at the quarry as the cleaning lady. S6, Ep11
The Middle
Hecks On A Train. After learning that Aunt Edie has passed away, the Hecks board a train with the body to take her to her final resting place in South Dakota. S6, Ep12
Dr. Pimple Popper
Motley Cyst. Casey's birthmark covers most of her face, head, and neck. Jerry had to hang up his rock star vocal cords when a lump grew out the side of his throat. S4, Ep18
My 600-lb Life
David's Journey. David grew up in foster care and didn't develop a sense of self-worth. Now he weighs 800 pounds and needs to find the motivation to save his own life. S9, Ep22
Say Yes to the Dress UK
The Only Way Is Fishtail Show. For some brides, fishtail is the only way! Kacie loves a fishtail-style, but then David suggests a ball gown. And Sherrill is torn between two frocks! S2, Ep13
Say Yes to the Dress
Didn't Mean To Make Randy Cry. New consultant Cat tries to find the perfect dress for singer-songwriter Mary Lambert. Bald bride Rachel makes comments that bring Randy to tears. S21, Ep5
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping
Teleshopping.
The Middle
Pam Freakin' Staggs. Frankie is thrilled when Pam Staggs, the most popular girl in her high school, moves back to Orson and invites her to hang out. S6, Ep10
The Middle
A Quarry Story. Frankie discovers an old, uncashed pay cheque from Ehlert Motors. Sue takes a part-time job at the quarry as the cleaning lady. S6, Ep11
The Middle
Hecks On A Train. After learning that Aunt Edie has passed away, the Hecks board a train with the body to take her to her final resting place in South Dakota. S6, Ep12
Young Sheldon
Mitch's Son. When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he stops at nothing to prove them wrong. Meanwhile, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy. S4, Ep14
Young Sheldon
A Virus, Heartbreak. Sheldon faces consequences after installing a pirated computer game. Mary and Meemaw take Brenda out for Girls Night, and George watches Billy. S4, Ep15
Young Sheldon
A Second Prodigy. Sheldon is at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Mary seeks the advice of June when looking for a change. S4, Ep16
The Big Bang Theory
The Closure Alternative. After one of his favourite TV shows gets cancelled too soon, Sheldon feels lost, so Amy tries to help him get over his compulsive need for closure. S6, Ep21
The Big Bang Theory
The Proton Resurgence. Leonard and Sheldon hire Professor Proton, the host of their favourite childhood TV show, to perform. Raj leaves his dog with Howard and Bernadette. S6, Ep22
The Big Bang Theory
The Love Spell Potential. When the girls' trip to Vegas falls through, the guys invite them to a Dungeons & Dragons date. Meanwhile, Raj and Lucy go on an awkward date. S6, Ep23
The Big Bang Theory
The Bon Voyage Reaction. When Leonard is offered an exciting new job opportunity overseas, Sheldon grows jealous. Raj pushes Lucy a little too far in their relationship. S6, Ep24
The Big Bang Theory
The Hofstadter Insufficiency. Leonard is away at sea, so Sheldon and Penny spend time together and spill some revealing secrets. Howard comes to Raj's aid after a breakup. S7, Ep1
The Big Bang Theory
The Deception Verification. Leonard returns from his expedition and finds things chilly between him and Sheldon, and Howard faces questions about his masculinity. S7, Ep2
The Big Bang Theory
The Scavenger Vortex. Raj puts together a scientific scavenger hunt that turns into serious, cutthroat competition that brings out the best - and the worst - in the gang. S7, Ep3
The Big Bang Theory
The Raiders Minimization. Amy ruins one of Sheldon's favourite films. Leonard discovers how to get Penny to do his bidding. Raj and Stuart get creative with dating profiles. S7, Ep4
The Middle
Valentine's Day VI. A nervous Brick finds out that his girlfriend wants to kiss on Valentine's Day. Darrin asks Frankie and Mike to help with a scavenger hunt for Sue. S6, Ep13
The Middle
The Answer. The Heck family learns about Darrin's marriage proposal to Sue. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to use his Psych class to cure Brick of his quirks and tics. S6, Ep14
The Middle
Steaming Pile Of Guilt. Frankie feels nothing but guilt when she realises that she and the family forgot to celebrate or even remember Brick's 13th birthday. S6, Ep15
Young Sheldon
A Black Hole. The Coopers discuss the possibilities of black holes and alternate universes when Dr. Sturgis comes over for dinner. S4, Ep17
Young Sheldon
The Wild And Woolly World. Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink. S4, Ep18
Young Sheldon
One Bad Night. Sheldon and Missy both run away from home, while Mary gets some upsetting news about her husband, George. S5, Ep1
The Big Bang Theory
The Workplace Proximity. Amy takes a job at Sheldon's university, putting their relationship to the test. Howard ends up sleeping on Raj's couch after a fight with Bernadette. S7, Ep5
TLC Schedule and Programming Overview
TLC is an American basic cable and satellite television network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The channel primarily focuses on reality television, lifestyle content, personal stories, and documentary-style programming. Finding an up-to-date tv guide for TLC helps viewers discover broadcast times, track upcoming episodes, and follow their favorite real-life series throughout the week.
Whether you are checking what is airing on TLC today or looking for late-night schedules, consulting dedicated TV listings ensures you do not miss new premieres or fan-favorite marathons. Broadcast times can shift depending on your television provider, region, and time zone, making regular schedule checks the best way to plan your viewing.
About the TLC Network
Originally founded in 1972 as The Learning Channel, the network initially focused on educational and instructional programming. Over time, the channel rebranded to its acronym, TLC, and pivoted toward human-interest stories, family dynamics, lifestyle transformations, and reality television. Today, TLC is one of the most widely distributed pay-television networks in the United States, with localized feeds available across international markets.
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Using the TLC TV Guide for Daily Broadcasts
A comprehensive tv guide simplifies how you browse TLC's daily and weekly schedule. Broadcast schedules are typically organized chronologically, allowing you to view morning programming, afternoon blocks, and prime-time lineups at a glance.
Today's Programming on TLC
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Tonight's Prime-Time Schedule
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Upcoming Shows and Episode Details
In addition to same-day listings, schedule resources provide advance planning tools for upcoming broadcasts. You can verify episode numbers, original air dates, repeat broadcasts, and special marathon events planned for weekends or holidays.
Navigating TLC TV Listings and Schedules
Understanding how tv listings display channel data makes it easier to find exact show times and episode descriptions across various platforms.
Key information provided in TLC listings includes:
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- Episode Information: Season numbers, episode numbers, and brief storyline summaries.
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Popular Programming Categories on TLC
TLC specializes in unscripted entertainment focused on unique lifestyles, personal transformations, and distinct family dynamics. Major programming categories include:
- Relationships and Romance: Series following international dating, unique engagement stories, and complex relationships.
- Family and Lifestyle Dynamics: Programs highlighting large families, unconventional lifestyles, and multi-generational households.
- Weddings and Fashion: Bridal dress consultations, wedding planning challenges, and style transformations.
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Notable Programs on TLC
TLC's broadcast grid features several long-running series and franchise mainstays. While exact broadcast slots fluctuate, some of the network's recognizable programs include:
- 90 Day Fiancé: A reality series following international couples navigating the K-1 visa process and relationships within a 90-day window.
- Say Yes to the Dress: A lifestyle series centered around brides searching for their ideal wedding dress at specialized bridal boutiques.
- Sister Wives: A documentary-style series chronicling the lives and dynamics of a polygamist family.
- My 600-lb Life: A series following individuals undergoing medical and personal lifestyle changes to improve their health.
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- Look for Re-airs: If you miss a prime-time premiere, review late-night or weekend blocks where episodes are frequently repeated.
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TLC is available through major pay-television platforms across North America and select international markets. Viewers can access the channel via:
| Platform Type | Access Method | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cable TV | Traditional Provider Packages | Channel numbers vary by local cable operator and region. |
| Satellite TV | DIRECTV / DISH Network | Carried nationally on standard programming packages. |
| Live TV Streaming | Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Philo, Sling TV | Requires an active subscription to a service carrying TLC. |
| On-Demand / Streaming | Max, Discovery+, TLC GO | Select episodes and current seasons available on-demand. |
Regional Differences and Time-Zone Adjustments
Television scheduling in North America frequently relies on dual-feed systems (Eastern Feed and Pacific Feed). Viewers in the Central time zone typically see programs air one hour earlier than Eastern times, while Mountain time zone carriage varies by provider. Regional schedule differences may occur due to local programming requirements, provider channel feeds, or daylight saving time adjustments. Always confirm your local feed configuration to ensure accurate showtimes.
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Because network programming changes frequently, exact air times should always be verified against the most recent local guide listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TLC TV Guide?
The TLC TV guide is an organized broadcast schedule listing the programs, showtimes, and episode details airing on TLC for a given day or week.
What channel is TLC on my TV?
The channel number for TLC depends on your specific cable, satellite, or streaming provider. Check your provider's local channel lineup or search the channel guide interface for exact channel numbers.
What shows are airing on TLC tonight?
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Can TLC broadcast schedules vary by region?
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Where can I watch TLC without cable?
TLC can be watched live via subscription streaming services that offer live TV channels, including Philo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. On-demand episodes are available through Max and Discovery+.