

Dr House is tall, charismatic, blue-eyed and completely brilliant. He's also sarcastic, grumpy and rude to his patients. You can rely on House to solve unusual medical mysteries with wit, intelligence and a complete disregard for the rules... just don't expect nice manners too. Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Jennifer Morrison
This is a petrol-head show with more than a touch of class. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, it's all about the cars. But there's a generous dollop of fun and laughter thrown in as well as the odd celebrity. Underpinning the whole melange lurks the uncompromising honesty that gives this show its grunt.
You've seen it before. A politician's lies and private peccadillos become public knowledge. A contrite confession follows in front of the TV cameras. Standing beside him is his devoted wife, gritting her teeth and bearing the humiliation for the sake of her family. But standing by your man and being a "good wife" is costly in more ways than one and no one knows this better than Alicia Florrick. Her world came crashing down when her husband Peter was fingered for corruption and sent to gaol. Now she needs to pick up the pieces of her life, re-enter the work force and provide for her kids. Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Josh Charles, Chris Noth, Christine Baranski.
Not every highly evolved race of interplanetary aliens who arrive on Earth are bent on the enslavement of inferior races (us). Some are way more peaceful and benevolent - kind of like galactic anthropologists. Or are they? Fortunately the locals (us again) are smarter than they think. This is a new version of the classic, 1980s sci-fi series, V. Elizabeth Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Joel Gretsch, Logan Huffman, Laura Vandervoort.
Modern family relationships are a tangled web of obligation and frustration held together by blood ties and perhaps, just perhaps, mutual love. The grown-up children of Nora and William Walker know this better than anyone. Secrets impact on multiple generations but lessons can be learnt from past mistakes if only one is willing to listen. Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffiths, Sally Field, Dave Annable.
A spin-off of JAG that has become more successful that its predecessor, NCIS revolves around the fast-paced activities of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in Washington, D.C. Lead by Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, who never gives much away, the NCIS team gets to the bottom of crimes linked to US Navy personnel. Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum.
Patrick Jane is no ordinary detective; he's observant to the point of prescience (quite scary really). That's a good thing for a cop to be and his clearance rate for the California Bureau of Investigation is phenomenal. But his success belies a painful past and Patrick is hiding secrets from those he works with. Simon Baker, Robin Tunney.
The quest is on for Australia's best cooking team - not from the cafe, or restaurant or fish and chip joint, but from home. Ah, but this is where it gets interesting, because for one emotion-charged, angst-filled, fragrantly sweet and savoury night, your home becomes your restaurant.
Behind every white picket fence, gleaming neighbourly smile and cheery wave is a tale of deceit, lust and sadness. A unique 'commentary' from above reveals the dark secrets of this seemingly perfect suburb. Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman.
A medical drama series revolving around five young surgeons in a busy Seattle hospital. Each has personal secrets and demons, each wants to be the best doctor they can be and each will meet failure along the rocky road to success. Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl.
No myth is safe as Adam, Jamie, Kari, Tory and Grant return for all new Mythbusters mayhem! The team uses science, special effects, and wherever possible, explosions, to put urban legends, past and present, to the test.
Hayley Lewis takes over Ajay Rochester's hosting duties and due to personal scandal, the program already begins one couple short. But 2010 is the Loser's second foray into coupledom, where people lose weight in tandem.
When the only thing you have is bits of skeleton and a lot of unanswered questions, it's time to call in bone-savvy (just don't ask her about any other aspect of life) forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Her stock in trade is bone analysis and with her FBI colleague Agent Booth by her side, she'll tackle some of the most gruesome cases around. Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz.
A self-indulgent, pleasure seeking song writer has his carefree life cut short when his brother and ten year old nephew move into his luxury Malibu home. Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones.
Adventurer Bear Grylls comes to SBS, stranding himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger. Once there he finds his way back to civilization, demonstrating local survival techniques and biting into gut-wrenching eats along the way. Tonight he is in the Alaskan Mountain Range, home to many a skiing accident and where many lives are lost each year. With the elements and the environment against him, this will be one tough challenge!
When one of Richard Castle's novels is used as a template for murder by a real life psychopath, he's consulted by the NYPD to help identify the killer. That's where he meets detective Kate Beckett and sees her potential as a character in a series of novels. Not to mention her more personal attractions. But so far the feeling is anything but mutual. To get to know her better he wangles permission to observe her in action, and inevitably becomes more active in solving the crimes, much to her barely concealed chagrin. Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic.
Sheldon and Leonard are scientific geniuses who don't really know anything about everyday life, least of all women and the mysteries of dating. But when a gorgeous waitress named Penny moves in across the hall from them, all that changes. Can a geek get the girl after all, and can a not-so-bright blonde teach these geniuses a few lessons about life? Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco.
A team of dedicated profilers at the FBI headquarters in Quantico race against the clock to prevent criminals from striking again. Their weapon of choice is the human mind. Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster.
Choosing the best dancers of 2010 isn't as easy as it looks. Despite having a whole country to choose from - or perhaps because of it - chances of controversy abound, and they don't disappoint. Judged by Natalie Bassingthwaite, Jason Coleman, Bonnie Lythgoe and Matt Lee, it isn't a given that the audience will agree with their decisions.
A quirky medical intern, a surreal hospital, erratic staff bordering on psychotic and a unique blend of heartbreak, catastrophe and hilarity. This is life at the Sacred Heart Hospital. Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley
Good News Week graced our TV screens between 1996 and 2000. Now it's back and it's just as irreverent as ever. Two teams of rotating guests must answer a series of questions about the biggest news stories of the week, as posed by host comedian Paul McDermott.
This program focuses on the world of music and features comedian Adam Hills who leads two teams through different rounds of music-related riddles and games.
Join the playschool gang to learn, sing songs, listen to stories and make things. Experience adventures with Big Ted, Jemima and all the other toys, on this all time favourite children's show.
It's "access all areas" viewing when Border Security presents a glimpse into the inner workings of customs and immigration in Australia. Thousands of people enter and exit our country, by land and sea, everyday. Though the vast majority are innocent travellers, officials must remain hawk-eyed and vigilant. You never know when strange luggage, suspicious behaviour or dodgy paperwork will pop up.
This yellow family has so captured our imagination that US presidents have appeared on it, Ricky Gervais was honoured to write for it and even Michael Jackson had a look in. On Google alone you get 27,500,000 results in 0.04 of a second. It's safe to say, it's popular. With 385 episodes over eighteen seasons, there's probably a favourite for everybody. Julie Kavner, Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright.