• Top 100 Shows so far in 2025

    Following the State of Origin III what are the biggest shows so far in 2025?
    Here are the top Overnight shows for the Calendar Year so far (includes non ratings weeks).
    Shows are averaged based on Program Title (ie. MAFS: Sunday, MAFS: Monday etc).
    Program description
    Network
    Total TV Avg Audience
    Broadcast TV Avg Audience
    BVOD Avg Audience
    1
    STATE OF ORIGIN RUGBY LEAGUE NSW V QLD 3RD -MATCH
    NINE
    3904000
    2926000
    978000
    2
    STATE OF ORIGIN RUGBY LEAGUE QLD V NSW 1ST -MATCH
    NINE
    3762000
    2798000
    9650
  • Screen Producers Australia: “The loss of Neighbours is a blow to the Australian screen ecosystem”

    If the Federal Government had mandated local quotas on streaming platforms as it vowed to do by 1 July 2024, might Neighbours have been saved?
    Perhaps….
    Perhaps not.
    But there is also the removal of Drama sub-quotas on Free to Air networks in 2020 which is a contributing factor, according to Screen Producers Australia.
    SPA CEO Matthew Deaner said, “The loss of Neighbours is a blow to the Australian screen ecosystem, which needs long-running, stable content production like this to be
  • Nine issues apology to Serbian community

    Nine has issued an apology to the Serbian Council of Australia, its members and the wider Serbian-Australian community following Tony Jones comments made during the Australian Open.
    Earlier this year in front of chanting fans Jones shouted, “Novak, he’s overrated. Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out!” before adding “I’m glad they can’t hear me.”
    On social media some suggested they had been encouraged to chant for Djokovic, prior to Jones’
  • Zach Braff confirmed for Scrubs revival

    It’s official.
    Scrubs will return in a revival format after US network ABC gave the project a series order.
    The series, which followed professionals at Sacred Heart Hospital, originally ran on for seven seasons from 2001 to 2008, followed by two additional seasons, airing from 2009 to 2010.
    Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke have all signed to reprise their roles as doctors, JD, Turk, Christopher Turk, and Elliot Reid, respectively.
    The Scrubs revival follows JD and Turk as they s
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  • Have You Been Paying Attention?: July 14

    Guests on Monday’s Have You Been Paying Attention? are Lloyd Langford, Emma Holland, Sashi Perera.
    They join Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang and Quizmaster Tom Gleisner.
    8:40pm Monday on 10.
  • Insiders: July 13

    Guest on Insiders this Sunday is Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy.Patricia Karvelas and the panel Jacob Greber, Jennifer Hewett and Mark Kenny discuss the PM’s trip to China, the US review of AUKUS, the PBS and Trump tariffs, the Antisemitism review plus the RBA keep interest rates on hold.
    9am Sunday on ABC.
  • The Backside of Television: July 14

    That was fast… double eps of The Backside of Television see the series finish this Monday night.
    Man vs Man!Mitch looks at a long forgotten programming battle of 1994 – how a dating show with apool almost changed the TV landscape forever. Plus, the 0055 premium number grift, andthe surprisingly violent consequences to home VCRs in the early 80s.
    Soap Conspiracy!Mitch recalls one of the best worst TV specials that ever existed – the biggest creativegamble for nostalgia, nudity,
  • Friday Flashback: The Power, The Passion

    With the sad passing of Julian McMahon last week today I’ve turned back to The Power, The Passion.
    Seven boldly commissioned a daytime soap in 1989 – the first local daytime soap produced in 20 years for Seven. It was part of a wider plot during the Christopeher Skase era to unseat Ray Martin on Nine, joined by The Bert Newton Show which screened before it.
    Created by Bevan Lee, filmed in Melbourne, it centered around ruthless business tycoon Gordon Miles (Kevin Miles) who manip
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  • Renewed: Murderbot

    Apple TV+ has announced a season two renewal for Murderbot, starring Alexander Skarsgård, who also serves as executive producer.
    “We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team,” said creators and executive producers Chris and Paul Weitz.
    “Chris, Paul, Alexander and the entire Murderbot team have delivere
  • Here’s how TV crews faced the Mushroom Trial

    Much has been written around the infamous Mushroom Trial which concluded in Morwell this week.
    But here’s some insight into how news crews covered the event.
    Nine News Deputy News Director Nathan Tanti today sent this email to staff…
    Hello team
    For the past three months, one story has ruled them all. That epic chapter has finally ended, and what a ride it’s been.
    Throughout the trial, the deliberations, the verdict, and the washup, every member of this newsroom contributed in
  • 60 Minutes: July 13

    On 60 Minutes this Sunday…
    Hell in BaliMillions of Australians love Bali. And why not? It’s a stunning place. But a thirst for sun and fun in paradise can hide a sobering truth. The reality is that safety standards in Bali are not what they are here, and when things go wrong, they go really wrong. In March a group of 11 tourists, including Australians, took a boat trip to go snorkelling. No one had any reason to fear danger, until the vessel they were on suddenly capsized. Anna Blig
  • Emmanuel Kelly to perform at FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show

    Australian Emmanuel Kelly, who once competed on The X Factor, will perform at the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey.
    Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay as part of his ongoing role as international curator of Global Citizen Festival, the show is headlined by J Balvin, Doja Cat & Tems.
    Produced by Global Citizen, in partnership with Live Nation, Done+Dusted, and DPS, the show is directed by Hamish Hamilton with executive producers Guy C
  • Travels With Agatha & Sir David Suchet: July 12

    In the season finale of Travels With Agatha & Sir David Suchet we head to Canada.
    Sir David Suchet recreates Agatha Christie’s 1922 trip to Canada where he goes stargazing, ranching and takes a train across the Rockies. He discovers why Indigenous peoples were absent from Agatha’s itinerary and explores Canadian identity at the National Gallery in Ottawa.
    7:30pm Saturday on SBS.
  • Britain sees unique Disney+ ITVX deal

    A first-of-its-kind agreement has been announced in Britain by ad-supported BVOD ITVX and Disney+ which will see curated content from both platforms shared to UK viewers.
    A ‘Taste of ITVX’ and a ‘Taste of Disney+’ will commence from July 16 across each platform with regularly refreshed content, allowing more viewers to discover both Disney+ and ITVX.
    Disney+ customers in the UK will be able to stream some of ITV titles including Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Spy Among Frie
  • Perfect Blend: A Neighbours Live Blog

    EXCLUSIVE:
    TV Tonight is on site at Neighbours studio on this historic final day of Production.
    9:30amI’m sitting in the cafeteria of NEP’s Nunawading studio as Neighbours cast and crew are undertaking their last ever day. I’ve been here many times before, for Neighbours, for Prisoner, Holiday Island and a once-glorious music show my parents brought me to.
    I feel pretty sad to return for this occasion but grateful the team has given me such rare access this morning. I’ve
  • Spicks & Specks: July 13

    This Sunday on Spicks & Specks…
    The new games keep coming with titles like Blah Blah and the Blah Blahs and Musical Chers! Playing along is Eddie Perfect, Jordan Barr, Vera Blue and Tom Ballard. And yes Musical Chers is exactly what you think it is.
    The final song by Emma Donovan will leave you breathless.
    7:30pm Sunday on ABC.
  • How Neighbours cast are feeling on the final day of production

    Today marks the historic final day of production for Neighbours at their home of 4 decades in Nunawading.Cast are grateful but melancholy about their last day of filming when they spoke with TV Tonight.
    A Live Blog from the studio will also be published from 9:30am AEST today (12:30am UK) and you are encouraged to share your thoughts with the team.EXCLUSIVE:
    Alan Fletcher
    “It does feel different. There’s obviously enormous sadness… we finished up with some crew in the studio o
  • ABC picks up UK drama I, Jack Wright.

    ABC has picked up 2025 British murder-mystery drama I, Jack Wright.
    Produced by Federation Stories the 6 part series tells the story of a family feuding over the fortune left behind by murdered patriarch Jack Wright, a powerful and successful businessman.
    It stars Trevor Eve, Gemma Jones and John Simm.
    It has also been acquired by broadcasters in France, the Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Hong Kong.Source : C21
  • Telethon 2025: first guests

    We’re 99 days out Telethon 2025, but first guests have been announced for the annual WA even on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025.
    A massive 26-hours will be broadcast live across Channel 7 and 7plus, and for the first time nationally on 7flix.
    Emma Memma met with the 2024 Little Telethon Stars backstage at her Perth show earlier this week.
    “Telethon holds a very special place in my heart, it’s such an incredible and important event, and I can’t wait to be back in Pe
  • Airdate: The Trial of Diddy

    Nine News presents another doco special this Sunday, as Christine Ahern explores The Trial of Diddy, investigating the staggering downfall of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
    This must-see documentary delves deep into the bombshell allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering that have shattered the reputation of one of the music industry’s most powerful figures. From his meteoric rise to global stardom to the FBI raids and high-stakes trial that has captivated the world, The Trial of Di
  • Better Homes & Gardens: July 11

    This week on Better Homes & Gardens Dr Harry meets the research team bringing the White’s Seahorse back from the brink, Melissa’s inspo from Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and Clarissa serves up a crowd favourite with minimum prep.
    Johanna – A View Of Pacific PinesLocated close to beaches and the city with a relaxed coastal atmosphere, a friendly and vibrant community, fantastic restaurants and gorgeous weather all year round, who wouldn’t want to live
  • Returning: Shipwreck Hunters Australia

    Season two of Shipwreck Hunters Australia, will premiere on Disney+ in August.
    The Shipwreck Hunters Australia team – Ryan Chatfield, Johnny Debnam, Nush Freedman, Andre Rerekura, and Ash Sutton – are back, with six new missions to uncover history hidden within the seabed of Australia’s wildly beautiful treasure coast.
    With support from maritime archaeologists at the Western Australian Museum, they travel across WA’s Mid West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, South West and Goldfield
  • Wednesday Island comes to Sydney Harbour

    The cast of Wednesday are set to embark on a global tour as part of the Season 2 launch.
    Various cast members will head to England, Poland, Italy, France, Romania, USA, Canada, South Korea, and Australia.
    Netflix invites fans in Australia to gather at Wednesday Island at 10pm Saturday August 16, 2025.
    Hosted on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah, Sydney Harbour, guests will be plunged into the wonderfully weird world of Wednesday through chilling performances, in-world activations, and unearthly experie
  • Wrexham Down Under on Paramount+

    Fom today Paramount+ screens three Australian / NZ based football matches from Wrexham AFC, the underdog club turned global sensation.
    Backed by none other than Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, this Welsh fairytale club has gone from non-league nobodies to Championship contenders in just four seasons. Now, fresh off their third straight promotion and knocking on the Premier League’s door, the Red Dragons are flying south to take on Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, and Wellington Phoenix in a
  • Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

    Rare archival footage, interviews and behind-the-scenes chaos as a blockbuster film turns 50. Friday on Disney+Foundation Apple
    Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires Disney+
    Patience ABC
    The Wild Ones Apple
    Dexter: Resurrection Paramount+
  • Neighbours, one for the fans….

    Tomorrow marks the final day of production for the team at Neighbours.
    It’s a sad occasion but I’m pleased to advise TV Tonight will be Live Blogging from the studio tomorrow morning, to bring you a fly-on-the-wall insight into the very last day.
    My thanks to Neighbours and Network 10 for facilitating this rare opportunity at a historic time.
    Friday July 119:30am – 11:30am AEST12:30am – 2:30am UK
    Fans can also comment on the post and I will try to answer those, or possibl
  • Queer Eye confirms final season

    Queer Eye will wrap with its upcoming 10th season.
    The series, rebooted by Netflix in 2018, features food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness, culture and lifestyle specialist Karamo Brown, fashion connoisseur Tan France and interior designer Jeremiah Brent who joined last year.10 seasons. Fab Five. One last go ‘round.
    The final season of Queer Eye is officially in production! pic.twitter.com/kZ4cSAKOlB
    — Netflix (@netflix) July 9, 2025
  • Daytime Emmy Awards 2025: nominees

    Nominees have been announced in the Daytime Emmy Awards, with Australia’s Curtis Stone nominated in the Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program for his series Field Trip with Curtis Stone.
    Updated: Neighbours has been nominated in the Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video.
     
    Winners will be announced on October 17 in Pasadena.
    Primetime Emmy noms are announced next week.
    Here are key categories:
    Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
    Days of Our LivesPeacock
    General HospitalAB
  • Airdate: 2025 Supercars Championship: Townsville 500

    Round 7 of the 2025 Supercars Championship, the Townsville 500, screens on Seven this weekend.
    Seven Head of Motorsport, Angela Rampal, said: “Townsville provides us with a taste of the first bonafide street circuit of the season, with kerbs, surface changes and concrete walls all guaranteed to provide the action that we know Supercars can provide.
    “With full replays, highlights and bonus content available for streaming, we can’t wait to see whether Broc Feeney can become the f
  • Axed: Duster

    It’s brutal in Streaming…
    J.J. Abrams-produced period crime Duster, starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, is ending after just one season.
    The news comes less than a week after the show aired the Season 1 finale.
    “While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of Duster we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with the amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television,” HBO
  • Tim Arvier departs Nine News

    Nine News Brisbane reporter Tim Arvier has departed after 21 years at Nine, to join Premier David Crisafulli’s team.
    “After 21 adventurous years filing stories for Nine, I’m having a bit of a change with a new job,” he said on Instagram.
    “I’ll be moving away from the day to day shenanigans of Queensland politics & heading to government department land for some new responsibilities, including heading up the Queensland Crisis Communications Network to overse
  • Returning: Twisted Metal

    Season Two of Twisted Metal, starring Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) screens on Stan at the end of the month.
    The high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese (Deadpool) and Paul Wernick (Zombieland) sees Mackie as a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
    The cast also features Joe Seanoa and Will
  • Four Corners: July 14

    “Rage against the Regime” will screen on Four Corners on Monday.
    This is an edited version of a two part BBC Two documentary.
    For decades, Iranians have resisted a regime built on fear, repression and religious control.
    Rage Against the Regime captures the latest chapter in that struggle through the voices of those who have lived it, exiled dissidents, young protesters and women who dared to speak out.
    This is a story filmed in exile, told by Iranians forced to flee their country. Th
  • 3.9m: Origin III becomes biggest audience so far this year

    State of Origin III has pulled a massive 3.9m viewers in National TV Audience.
    That lifts on Origin I (3.76m) and Origin II (3.75m), making it the top TV audience so far in 2025.
    City audiences were Sydney 1.00m / Brisbane 915,000 / Melbourne 397,000 / Perth 176,000 / Adelaide 123,000 -and the highest ever BVOD audience of all time with 978,000 watching on 9Now (beating FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi Final: Matildas v England by 7,000).The game was a bloodbath for the NSW Blues, still on 0 at
  • Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails To Save The Universe

    HBO Max has given a series order to a Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, starring Kevin Sussman as Stuart.
    In the series comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-
  • Summer I Turned Pretty cast to attend Prime Book Club Live

    Australia’s first talent tour for The Summer I Turned Pretty will see best-selling author Jenny Han and series stars Lola Tung and Rain Spencer attend Prime Book Club Live in Sydney on July 31.
    Joining the event is best-selling author Mercedes Ron of Prime Video’s the Culpable (My Fault/Your Fault/Our Fault), trilogy.
    Prime Book Club Live will bring to life The Summer I Turned Pretty, the Culpable trilogy, We Were Liars and more. It will be hosted by digital creator Lucinda Price (ak
  • Are Media hits the market

    Are Media, the publisher of magazines including TV Week, is on the market.
    Its magazine stable also includes The Australian Women’s Weekly, Woman’s Day, New Idea, Who, and Take 5.
    Mediaweek reports Mercury Capital, led by venture capitalist Clark Perkins, acquired then-Bauer Media for an estimated $40–50 million in 2020. That deal came just eight years after Bauer had paid $525 million for the formerly-known ACP Magazines.
    A spokesperson said: “Further to recent speculati
  • Grant Denyer answers the burning Deal or No Deal questions

    If you’ve watched Deal or No Deal you’re no doubt familiar with the gameplay basics of opening brief cases with cash amounts, trying to walk away with the most amount of money and learning when to accept or reject offers from the show’s own banker.
    But how are people chosen, and who allocates the remaining brief cases?
    Host Grant Denyer answers the questions you’ve always wondered….
    How are contestants chosen? Is it all locked in prior to filming on the day based o
  • Seven frustrated by 46 seconds leading to caption breach

    Seven continues to be frustrated by breaches of the Broadcasting Services Act after the media watchdog the Australian Communications and Media Authority found captioning errors.
    The latest was a captioning error lasting just 46 seconds during Seven News Adelaide last October – the second by Seven News Adelaide in six months.
    ACMA received a complaint, claiming that the bulletin contained, ‘Unsatisfactory captioning standard and inappropriate location of captioning text box’.
    AC
  • Driving Change summit returns to Bondi Beach

    A second Driving Change summit, bringing together the disability and commercial advertising, broadcast and production sectors, will be held in November at Bondi Beach.
    Bus Stop Films hosts its 2025 event, following an inugural summit last November, to explore the employment of people with disability across the screen content industries, on both sides of the camera and above and below the line. Advocate April Hélène-Horton and comedian Madeleine Stewart will again host the event.
    It
  • Airdate: Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service

    MasterChef looks to be winding back to 3 episodes a week soon, with Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service moving into a 7:30 Wednesday slot on 10.
    The series follows Chef Ramsay as he goes undercover to rescue restaurants on the brink of collapse, using surveillance, undercover diners and an insider to gather intel on struggling restaurants.
    He’ll take drastic measures to help transform not only the restaurant and the major issues it’s facing, but also the staff.
    There are 8 episodes
  • Joanna Lumley’s Danube: July 10

    In the final episode of Joanna Lumley’s Danube, Joanna’s epic adventure comes to an end in beautiful Romania.
    Starting at the vast Iron Gates gorge on the border with Serbia, Joanna will travel right across the country from west to east including an unforgettable encounter with Europe’s most powerful witches.
    The highlight of this final leg and perhaps the whole journey is an expedition by houseboat into the vast wilderness of the Danube Delta. Joanna will see the wonderful bir
  • Max rebrands to HBO Max

    Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming platform Max has been renamed as HBO Max.
    The change, which comes just 3 months after the Australian launch, was flagged in mid-May.
    The timing for the change is understood to have been actioned ahead of 2025 Emmy announcements due mid-next week.
    David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “The powerful growth we have seen in our global streaming service is built around the quality of our programming. Today, we are bringing back H
  • Too Much

    A new rom-com from Lena Dunham is for the disillusioned who wonder if true love is still possible, but sincerely hope that it is. Thursday on Netflix.Poker Face Stan
    Joanna Lumley’s Danube ABC
    Law & Order: SVU 10
    Tour de France SBS
    Airport 24/7 10
  • SBS picks up Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour

    SBS has picked up Britain’s Railway Empire in Colour a 2 x 60 min colourised documentary about Britain’s railway empire from UK indie producers Woodcut.
    It tells the story of how Britain gave railways to the world, from the first tentative experiments with steam power, through the boom years at home, to the exporting of this new technology to every corner of the globe.
    Distributed by Woodcut International, it employs newly colourised archive similar to Titanic in Colour, which screen
  • Untamed: trailer

    A trailer has dropping for upcoming Netflix thriller, Untamed starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill.
    The 6 part series also features Lily Santiago, Rosemary DeWitt as Jill Bodwin, Wilson Bethel.
    A character-driven mystery-thriller that follows Kyle Turner (played by Eric Bana), a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature’s vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends Turner on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and
  • Postcards: July 13

    Ellie Cole is guest presenter on Postcards this Sunday as she takes viewers to her favourite places in Melbourne
    Paralympian Ellie Cole begins her day in the CBD (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country) at Palace Coffee, a dynamic, architecturally designed espresso bar serving excellent coffee and canelés. Next she visits The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square for its major new exhibition celebrating Australian-born, Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant. Ellie wraps up her
  • “I will not go quietly”: Gregg Wallace fired from MasterChef UK

    MasterChef UK presenter Gregg Wallace, who has been with the cooking show for some 20 years, has been fired by the BBC.
    In November he stepped aside following allegations of sexual harassment which he denied.
    Production company Banijay commissioning a report on Wallace, overseen by the law firm Lewis Silkin.
    The BBC said it had been approached by more than 50 more people with fresh claims against him.
    The new claims were made as Wallace admitted using inappropriate language but claimed to have b
  • Agenda Setters tribute error to Ian Wilson

    Channel Seven footy show The Agenda Setters made an unfortunate error when paying tribute to the late Richmond Football president, Ian Wilson, who passed away last week aged 91.
    Ian Wilson was father to the show’s own panelist, Caroline Wilson, who was not present.
    When host Craig Hutchison paid tribute, a Vale image incorrectly showed Bill Barrot, a midfielder for Richmond, who passed away in 2016.The Herald Sun suggests the image was probably sourced via a Google search of an article by
  • Australian Story: July 14

    Monday’s Australian Story looks at the side effects and impact of an important drug on users and the warnings they seek to share.
    Liz Heggaton and Tim Baker should never have met. She’s a recently widowed sheep farmer from Western Australia; he’s a surf writer from northern NSW. But a shared traumatic experience has brought them together to highlight the potentially deadly side effects of a widely used treatment for prostate cancer.
    Tim Baker was diagnosed with advanced prostat
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