What's Hot on TV
Spellbound | Sundays 7:30pm on TVNZ 1
Starting Sunday 9 October, this national televised spelling bee contest follows bright young Kiwis as they're asked to spell words like "Shadenfreude".
Lewis | Sundays 8:30pm on PRIME
This British detective dramais a spin-off from Inspector Morse and follows his deputy Lewis.
Poldark | Tuesdays 8:30pm on PRIME
Catch Season 2 of this senstation period drama set in the aftermath of the American Revolutionary War.
The Political Game | Tuesdays 9:50pm on Māori Television
Maori TV documentary series that sets out to demystify the workings of the New Zealand Parliament.
Shameless | Tuesdays 11:30pm on TVNZ 2
Catch Season 6 now!
Castle Hunters | Wednesdays 5pm on HGTV
Ever fancied the idea of living in a castle? Get a look-in at some Americans on their journey to turn that dream into reality as they go to great lengths to find and buy one.
All NEW Dr. Ken | Wednesdays 7:30pm on TVNZ 2
Before he was an actor, Ken Jeong was an actual M.D. and now he's back for season 2 of the hit comedy Dr. Ken!
Dirty Laundry | Wednesdays 8:40pm on TVNZ 1
In this excellent NZ production, the choices made by the family matriarch Donna has caught up with her, and the kids now must take over the reins as family secrets are laid bare.
Cold Feet | Thursdays 8:30pm on TVNZ 1
The return of British comedy classic Cold Feet, thirteen years after the last season - catch episode one of season six on Thursday 13 October.
7 DAYS / JONO AND BEN | Back on FRIDAYS from 7:30pm on TV3
Cap off your Happy Fridays with a few laughs from 7pm on TV3:
7:30pm - JONO AND BEN
8:30pm - THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
9:30pm - 7 DAYS
10:05pm - FAIL ARMY