ABC TV Free TV Guide & Schedule Listings

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12:00 AM

Hard Quiz

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are Frank Sinatra, Olympic diving, carnivorous plants, and the Spanish language. Play along at home!

1h
12:30 AM

Spicks and Specks

An unfair battle between Sheridan Harbridge and Takashi Wakasugi. A face off between Jordan Barr and an elephant. We stop Lucas Harwood making three more King Gizzard albums just by being there. Big Noter rock the closer.

1h
1:00 AM

Small Town Scandal

Toby crashes a leather-clad swinger's party where Aunty Janine dazzles - but his suspicions widen. Could family - or even the automated mowers - have a deadly secret?

1h
1:25 AM

Small Town Scandal

Uncle Mitch's funeral stirs up new suspects, Toby gets some alone time with his old school crush, Katie, and then receives the biggest lead in the investigation yet.

1h
2:00 AM

ABC News At Noon

The leading news at lunchtime. Melissa Mackay brings you today's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter.

1h
3:00 AM

Falling

Anna questions whether she made the right choice whilst David tries to make amends.

1h
4:00 AM

Parliament Question Time

The sitting week concludes with coverage of Question Time from the Senate. Parliament resumes on Monday 14 September.

1h
5:00 AM

Fake Or Fortune?

Could an epic Old Master depicting Christ in a church in Port Glasgow be a lost masterpiece by one of the great painters of Northern Renaissance Art, or is it a much lesser work? (Final)

1h
6:00 AM

Frankie Drake Mysteries

Mary's job is threatened when she accuses Detective Greyson of hiding evidence. Has she overstepped her bounds, or is Greyson a dirty cop?

1h
6:45 AM

Long Lost Family

The story of a soldier, Wayne, who discovered the truth about his birth father when he was 15 and has been searching for him ever since. Also, Debbie who is trying to trace the son she gave up for adoption 26 years ago.

1h
7:30 AM

Antiques Roadshow

This series travels the country bringing together in each location specialists in antiques and fine arts to have them appraise items brought in by local residents.

1h
8:30 AM

Hard Quiz

What do basketballer Dennis Rodman, Mercedes Benz, the Faraway Tree book series and alkanes have in common? They're all topics on tonight's Hard Quiz, where four big fans match wits with the hilarious Tom Gleeson!

1h
9:00 AM

ABC News

News from where we live. ABC News NSW brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on issues that matter to you. Presented by Jeremy Fernandez, and weather with Tom Saunders.

1h
9:30 AM

7.30

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Jacob Greber.

1h
10:00 AM

Back Roads

Guest presenter, Tom Forrest motors into South Australia's Bordertown, to see how their brand new Tolmer Speedway track and innovative thinking is injecting new energy into the town.

1h
10:30 AM

Take 5

As the visionary frontman of Talking Heads and through an extraordinary solo career, David Byrne reinvented what music and performance can be. In this episode, Zan asks him to share five songs that sparked his curiosity.

1h
11:00 AM

Amanda & Alan's Italian Job

Inspired by the romance and history of Florence, Alan's determined to have a mural as he takes on the first bedroom but Amanda fears his creative juices could turn into a flood.

1h
11:30 AM

The Cage

Matty and Leanne work as a team while Ning comes up with a plan to nail Gary.

1h
12:20 PM

ABC Late News

End your day with the latest on the day's top stories. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe to uncover what's happening and why it matters. Presented by Manny Tsigas.

1h
12:35 PM

The Business

Australia's leading daily business and finance show, bringing you up to date on market moves, economic trends and the forces affecting consumers, investors, employees and businesses big and small. Presented by Alicia Barry.

1h
12:50 PM

Frankie Drake Mysteries

Mary's job is threatened when she accuses Detective Greyson of hiding evidence. Has she overstepped her bounds, or is Greyson a dirty cop?

1h
1:35 PM

Long Lost Family

The story of a soldier, Wayne, who discovered the truth about his birth father when he was 15 and has been searching for him ever since. Also, Debbie who is trying to trace the son she gave up for adoption 26 years ago.

1h
2:25 PM

Parliament Question Time

The sitting week concludes with coverage of Question Time from the House of Representatives. Parliament resumes on Monday 14 September.

1h
3:30 PM

rage Charts

Australia's longest running music TV show, rage is home to the biggest vault of music videos from a diverse range of artists, genres and eras. We curate the best clips of all time to surprise and entertain you for hours.

1h
4:40 PM

Gardening Australia

Costa meets farmers fighting food waste, Josh tours a garden built on a spring, Tammy profiles Gesneriad plants, Hannah visits a haskap berry farm, Jerry has frugal garden tips, and we meet a student with a botanical bedroom.

1h
5:40 PM

Love Your Garden

Alan Titchmarsh and the makeover team visit Moorland in Somerset - an area devastated by the floods of 2014. They surprise a couple whose lives and garden have been turned upside down by the disaster.

1h
6:30 PM

Antiques Roadshow

This series travels the country bringing together in each location specialists in antiques and fine arts to have them appraise items brought in by local residents.

1h
7:30 PM

7.30

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Jacob Greber.

1h
8:00 PM

News Breakfast

As part of ABC Your Say, the team is out and about in Melbourne to connect with audiences and hear directly from locals. James Glenday, Emma Rebellato, Catherine Murphy and Nate Byrne bring you the latest news, sport and weather.

1h
11:00 PM

ABC News Mornings

Stay in the know with what's going on this morning. ABC News brings you up-to-the-minute news to fuel your daily conversations so you can stay connected and follow the discussion across the day. Presented by Kathryn Robinson.

1h
12:00 AM

Amanda & Alan's Italian Job

Inspired by the romance and history of Florence, Alan's determined to have a mural as he takes on the first bedroom but Amanda fears his creative juices could turn into a flood.

1h
12:30 AM

Take 5

As the visionary frontman of Talking Heads and through an extraordinary solo career, David Byrne reinvented what music and performance can be. In this episode, Zan asks him to share five songs that sparked his curiosity.

1h
1:00 AM

Austin

Within hours of best-selling author Julian Hartswood being cancelled for reposting a white supremacist, he discovers he has a neurodivergent son called "Austin".

1h
1:30 AM

Austin

Austin invites Julian and Ingrid home to have lunch with his "embarrassing" family, while Ingrid contemplates some extra-marital wham wham.

1h
2:00 AM

ABC News At Noon

The leading news at lunchtime. Melissa Mackay brings you today's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter.

1h
3:00 AM

Portrait Artist of the Year Australia

Nine artists compete in Portrait Artist of the Year, creating portraits of Casey Donovan, Lisa McCune and Dave Hughes. Using a range of techniques and mediums in just four hours, they showcase their creativity and skill.

1h
3:50 AM

The Cage

Matty and Leanne work as a team while Ning comes up with a plan to nail Gary.

1h
4:35 AM

Poh's Kitchen

Poh jets off to Tasmania in search of the perfect meat to make the perfect roast. The master of meat, Neil Perry joins Poh in the kitchen to help her master the art of roasting.

1h
5:00 AM

Fake Or Fortune?

Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould head to the beautiful Essex countryside on the trail of one of the 20th century's greatest artists, Dame Elisabeth Frink.

1h
6:00 AM

Murdoch Mysteries

Dr. Ogden's life is threatened by a group of deeply troubled and violent inmates at the asylum, including Eva Pearce, Mrs. Lynd and Rose Maxwell.

1h
6:45 AM

Long Lost Family

Jeannie has been searching for her brother since he was adopted and taken to Australia more than 50 years ago. Kirsty tells how she gave up her son for adoption when she was 15 and has struggled with the decision ever since.

1h
7:30 AM

Antiques Roadshow

This series travels the country bringing together in each location specialists in antiques and fine arts to have them appraise items brought in by local residents.

1h
8:30 AM

Hard Quiz

Annabel Crabb is an expert topic on this episode of Hard Quiz, along with German metal band Rammstein, the cochlear implant and comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Play along at home!

1h
9:00 AM

ABC News

News from where we live. ABC News NSW brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on issues that matter. Presented by Nakari Thorpe, sport with Niav Owens and weather with Tom Saunders.

1h
9:30 AM

Gardening Australia

A celebration of Australian native plants. Costa visits a garden bringing the local bush to the city, Sophie meets a family nurturing connection to country and Clarence explores wattles and visits a designer's native garden.

1h
10:20 AM

Death Valley

DS Janie Mallowan teams up with eccentric national treasure and beloved TV detective John Chapel to solve the murder of one of his village neighbours.

1h
11:05 AM

Portrait Artist of the Year Australia

Nine artists compete in Portrait Artist of the Year, creating portraits of Casey Donovan, Lisa McCune and Dave Hughes. Using a range of techniques and mediums in just four hours, they showcase their creativity and skill.

1h
11:55 AM

Spicks and Specks

An unfair battle between Sheridan Harbridge and Takashi Wakasugi. A face off between Jordan Barr and an elephant. We stop Lucas Harwood making three more King Gizzard albums just by being there. Big Noter rock the closer.

1h
12:30 PM

ABC Late News

End your day with the latest on the day's top stories. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe to uncover what's happening and why it matters. Presented by Manny Tsigas.

1h
12:45 PM

Would I Lie To You?

Rob Brydon is back with Lee Mack and David Mitchell returning as the lightning-quick team captains. Helping sort the fact from the fiction are guests David Morrissey, Holly Willoughby, John Kearns and Montell Douglas.

1h
1:15 PM

Murdoch Mysteries

Dr. Ogden's life is threatened by a group of deeply troubled and violent inmates at the asylum, including Eva Pearce, Mrs. Lynd and Rose Maxwell.

1h
2:00 PM

rage New Music

Your weekend begins with an all-night music video marathon. rage brings you New Releases showcasing the latest in buzzed-about and boundary-pushing music videos.

1h
7:00 PM

rage Charts

Keep the party vibe going as the sun comes up with continuous music videos, from new releases to classics and the songs we've long forgotten.

1h
8:00 PM

rage Charts

Your weekend starts here as rage counts down the hottest music videos of the week, with the latest chart toppers and brand new hit predictions.

1h
9:00 PM

Weekend Breakfast

All the news you need to start your weekend. Fauziah Ibrahim and Johanna Nicholson bring you the latest news, interviews, politics, culture, weather and global affairs. Plus sport with Jared Coote.

1h
11:00 PM

rage Charts

Keep the party vibe going every Saturday morning with wall-to-wall music videos, from classic hits and long-forgotten tracks from the rage vault, to the latest new releases and special features.

1h

ABC TV Schedule & Broadcast Guide

ABC TV is a general entertainment broadcast television network offering a full range of daily programming including news, morning shows, daytime series, primetime entertainment, and late-night broadcasts. Viewers looking for a free tv guide can use this resource to check program times, discover upcoming episodes, and track scheduled show times across different dates and timeslots.

About ABC TV

ABC TV operates as a major commercial broadcast network serving audiences across national and local markets. The channel features a mixed programming lineup designed for broad television audiences, including live news broadcasts, scripted series, daytime television, specials, and local affiliate broadcasts. Because distribution depends on local affiliate stations, exact availability and channel positions vary based on your local broadcast market and television provider.

Using the Free TV Guide for ABC TV

A free tv guide helps viewers plan their daily viewing by organizing broadcasts into chronological daily timelines. Checking the guide allows you to locate specific broadcast blocks, track weekly airings, and stay informed about schedule updates.

  • Today's Schedule: Access current morning, afternoon, and primetime lineups for the current day.
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Understanding how a tv schedule is structured makes it easier to locate your favorite programs quickly. Programming on ABC TV is organized into distinct dayparts, ranging from early morning news to late-night talk shows.

To check broadcast times efficiently:

  1. Select the date you want to review.
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  3. Verify program times against your local time zone to ensure accurate viewing schedules.
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ABC TV Programming Categories

The channel offers diverse television content designed to serve different viewer interests throughout the broadcast day:

  • News & Information: Daily national morning news, evening news broadcasts, and news magazine programs.
  • Primetime Series: Scripted dramas, comedies, and reality competition series airing during peak evening hours.
  • Daytime Programming: Talk shows, soap operas, and game shows featured throughout the morning and afternoon.
  • Live Events & Specials: Seasonal broadcasts, award shows, and network special presentations.
  • Regional & Time-Zone Differences

    Because ABC TV relies on network affiliates, programming times can vary depending on your local region and time zone. Primetime broadcasts typically adhere to standardized Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time schedules, but local news segments and syndicated afternoon programming vary by station.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ABC TV TV Guide?

    The ABC TV TV Guide provides a chronological list of programs, broadcast times, and episode information scheduled to air on ABC TV.

    What is on ABC TV tonight?

    Tonight's lineup features primetime entertainment, evening news, and late-night programming. Check the daily schedule section for specific show titles and broadcast times.

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    How far in advance can I check upcoming ABC TV shows?

    TV schedule guides generally provide listings up to seven to fourteen days in advance, though network schedules remain subject to last-minute adjustments for live events or breaking news.