M-Net, M-Net Binge, M-Net City – Line-up December 2017

M-Net (channel 101), M-Net Binge (channel 900) and M-Net City (channel 115) highlights for December 2017

Saturday Movies

Saturday 02 December

21:00 Dragonheart: Battle For The Heartfire 13

Rivalry runs deep in this epic fantasy film. A dragon (Patrick Stewart) tries to end a royal war between a brother and sister.

Saturday 09 December

21:00 Mine 16VL    Thriller

Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) fights for his life in this thriller. After failing to assassinate a target a sniper flees into the desert but he accidently enters a minefield.

Saturday 16 December

21:00 The Stanford Prison Experiment 16VSNL Biography

Chilling, riveting and powerful. This biopic explores the hearts of men. 24 male students take part in an experiment to replicate a prison, but the situation gets out of hand.

Saturday 23 December

21:00 Atomica 18 Sci-Fi

A compelling and chilling sci-fi thriller. When the communications for a nuclear plant go offline a safety inspector is sent to check it out. What she finds is disturbing.

Saturday 30 December

21:00 Bleed For This  16VNL Drama

Based on a true story, Miles Teller stars in this inspirational drama. After a near fatal car accident, a World Champion Boxer makes one of the sporting world’s most incredible comebacks

Sunday Night Blockbusters

Sunday 03 December

20:05 Trevor Noah: Welcome To America 13L Comedy

South Africa’s comedic genius gives a stellar performance in Washington D.C. as he offers a unique world-view on American life.

Sunday 10 December

20:05 Life  16VL    Horror

The exploration of the unknown turns deadly in this sci-fi thriller. A team of scientists find extraterrestrial life while in space, but the discovery soon proves to be deadly.

Read the SAMDB review of Life.

Sunday 17 December

20:05 Beauty And The Beast PG13 Family

The magnificent re-telling of a tale as old as time. Journey to an enchanted castle where a young woman (Emma Watson) must free a prince from his beastly curse.

Read the SAMDB review of Beauty And The Beast.

Sunday 24 December

20:05 Lion PG13  Drama

Dev Patel earned an Oscar nom for this moving biopic. A young Indian boy is separated from his family and is adopted by an Australian couple. Years later he decides to find them.

Read the SAMDB review of Lion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJQtPjIk0GY

Sunday 31 December

20:05 Ghost In The Shell PG13VL Action

Based on the cult Japanese comic this futuristic drama explores a once human, cyber-enhanced soldier built to stop the world’s most dangerous criminals.

Read the SAMDB review of Ghost In The Shell.

World Cinema Movies

(Note: Additional repeat has been added. See it again on Thursdays just after 03:00)

Sunday 03 December

23:40 Alone In Berlin 16V Drama

Based on the best-selling novel this film tells a story of heroism through oppression. After their son dies in battle, an elderly couple take on the Nazi regime.

Read the SAMDB review of Alone In Berlin.

Sunday 10 December

22:30 Fifty Springtimes 16SNL Comedy

This delightful French dramedy explores the ups and downs of a middle-aged divorced woman, who, after running into an old lover, decides to give life another shot.

Sunday 17 December

22:50 Good Luck Algeria  13L Comedy

Based on a true story, this inspirational sports comedy follows the story of a French-born Algerian man who tries to qualify for the Winter Olympics as a cross-country skier.

December Specials

Sunday 17 December

17:00 Starlight Classics 2017

South Africa’s top vocalists perform with a full philharmonic orchestra in this classy classical music special.

Sunday 24 December

18:00 Harry Styles: Live In Manchester PG13L

One Direction heart-throb turned solo star Harry Styles gives an unforgettable performance from his number one debut album in this entertaining special.

22:50 Madonna Rebel Heart

Timeless pop artist and Grammy-winner Madonna gives fans a visually stunning show to remember with this love and romance themed concert tour special.

Sunday 31 December

18:00 Sam Smith: Live In London

Oscar and Grammy Award-winning Sam Smith performs new tracks from his eagerly awaited new album in this intimate music special.

22:05 Royal Variety Performance 2017  PG13 Special

The 2017 Royal Variety Performance is the industry’s annual fundraising event featuring legendary performers from around the globe.

New, Returning & Series Finales

Friday 01 December

23:00 Vice Principals 01 0009 #09 “End Of The Line” *Season 1 Ends*

In the season finale of this silly comedy, Gamby and Russell play their end game with Dr Brown. Follows the ridiculous rivalry of two vice principals.

Saturday 02 December

16:30 Angie Tribeca 03 0010 “Go Get ‘Em, Tiger” *Season 3 Ends*

In the season finale Dr. Scholls turns up missing and the season’s serial killer is still on the loose. Satirical cop drama ensues in this silly comedy.

17:30 Me, Myself & I 01 0001 “Pilot” *Season 1 Starts*

The series premiere of this introspective comedy centres on the life of Alex Riley, a quirky inventor whose life is explored through his past, present and future. From the producer of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’.

22:45 La Porta Rossa 01 0012 “Episode 12” *Season 1 Ends*

While Stella and Paoletto confront Vanessa, the vision that Cagliostro witnessed in front of the red door looks set to happen, in the season finale of this Italian crime drama.

Monday 04 December

19:00 The Disappearance 01 0001 “Birthday Boy” *Season 1 Starts*

In the series premiere of this gripping mystery drama, grandfather Henry organises a treasure hunt for his grandson, Anthony’s tenth birthday, but the child never comes home.

23:00 12 Monkeys 03 0001 “Mother” *Season 3 Starts*

The season premiere of this dark fantasy sci-fi opens with the birth of Witness and the beginning of the end of the world. Based on the Oscar nominated film of the same name.

Tuesday 05 December

23:00 The Last Ship 04 0001 “In Medias Res” *Season 4 Starts*

The Nathan James faces another global disaster sixteen months after thwarting the coup in America, in the season premiere of this post-apocalyptic drama. Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy) stars.

Wednesday 06 December

21:00 The Americans 05 0013 “The Soviet Division” *Season 5 Ends*

The riveting season finale finds Philip and Elizabeth racing against the clock as a life hangs in the balance. Critically acclaimed spy-thriller following two married KGB agents.

22:00 Orange Is The New Black 05 0013 “Storm-Y Weather” *Season 5 Ends*

In the season finale of the critically acclaimed dramedy, s chaos descends on Litchfield three days into the riot leaving the inmates concerned about what the future holds.

23:00 Lucifer 03 0001 “They’re Back, Aren’t They?” *Season 3 Starts*

The season premiere of the devilish drama sees Lucifer waking up in the middle of the desert with his wings back. This crime drama is based on the bestselling comic book character from Neil Gaiman.

Thursday 07 December

22:00 The Last Kingdom 02 0010 *Season 2 Ends*

In the season finale, deception and betrayal are rife as Uhtred fights for Wessex and he struggles to secure Aethelflaed’s freedom. This 9th century period drama follows the Viking invasion of England.

Friday 08 December

23:00 Vice Principals 02 0001 #10 “Tiger Town” *Season 2 Starts*

Recovering from his wounds, Gamby returns to a dramatically changed North Jackson High. Season premiere of the raucous comedy about two boisterous vice principals.

Saturday 09 December

16:30 The Goldbergs 05 0001 “Weird Science” *Season 5 Starts*

The season premiere of the hilarious family comedy sees Beverly and Murray head to Washington with Erica. Based on the real-life travails of creator Adam F. Goldberg.

18:00 X Factor UK 14 0028 “The Final & The Result – 2 Acts Perform (Winner Announced)” *Season 14 Ends*

The spectacular reality singing competition returns with Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger on the judging panel.

23:00 Below The Surface 01 0001 “Day 1” *Season 1 Starts*

In the series premiere of this tense Danish thriller, three heavily armed men hijack a subway train in Copenhagen and hold fifteen passengers hostage, throwing the city into panic.

Monday 11 December

20:00 The Good Doctor 01 0010 *Series goes on a production break*

The Emmy winning creator of ‘House’ penned this intriguing medical drama about a young surgeon (Freddie Highmore) with autism and Savant Syndrome.

Wednesday 13 December

21:00 Better Call Saul 03 0001 “Mabel” *Season 3 Starts*

In the season premiere of this critically acclaimed drama, Jimmy (Golden Globe-nominee Bob Odenkirk) looks forward to mending fences with his brother, after admitting that he forged documents.

22:00 Outlander 03 0001 “The Battle Joined” *Season 3 Starts*

In the season premiere of this Golden Globe nominated historical drama, Jamie eludes capture after the Battle of Culloden Moor in 1746. Based on the popular novels about a woman who is transported through time.

Thursday 14 December

22:00 Seven Types Of Ambiguity 01 0001 “Joe” *Season 1 Starts*

Hugo Weaving (Lord of The Rings) stars in this suspenseful and gripping Australian psychological drama. A complicated chain of events and relationships is triggered after the abduction of a couples’ child.

Friday 15 December

17:00 The Late Late Show With James Corden 04 0054 *Season 4 goes on a production break till January 2018*

James Corden throws the ultimate late night party in this Emmy winning talk show featuring celebrities, games and Carpool Karaoke.

22:00 From Dusk Till Dawn 03 0010 “Dark Side Of The Sun” *Season 3 Ends*

With Kate Fuller near death, our heroes race against an eclipse to defeat Amaru and close the gate before hell consumes the world. Season finale of the horror series.

23:40 Wrecked 02 0010 “Nerd Speak” *Season 2 Ends*

In the season finale, the survivors attempt to escape as the ship sinks. Will anyone be the captain? This spoof comedy series follows an oddball group of plane crash survivors.

Saturday 16 December

17:00 Playing House 03 0008 “Reverse The Curse” *Season 3 Ends*

On their way to a fancy dinner, Maggie and Emma get into trouble in the best way possible. Comediennes Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair star in this fun comedy.

18:00 Project Runway Junior 03 0001 “Welcome To New York” *Season 3 Starts*

Based on the Emmy-winning reality fashion design competition, twelve teenage designers compete to win a fashion scholarship and more.

19:00 Spartan Race: Ultimate Team Challenge 02 0001 “Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge Premier” *Season 2 Starts*

This adrenaline-fuelled competition sees teams facing off in a gruelling obstacle course testing the limits of their strength and determination.

Sunday 17 December

17:00 Starlight Classics 2017

South Africa’s top vocalists perform with a full philharmonic orchestra in this classy classical music special.

Monday 18 December

20:00 Trust Me 01 0001 “Episode 1” *Season 1 Starts*

In the season premiere of this gripping British drama, a hardworking nurse (Jodie Whittaker) is forced to take drastic measures, after she’s suspended for whistleblowing.

Friday 22 December

21:00 Scorpion 03 0025 “Scorp Family Robinson” *Season 3 Ends*

Three weeks after crash landing on a deserted island, Team Scorpion struggle to keep it together and find a way to be rescued, in the season finale of this crime drama.

22:00 Nightcap 01 0001  *Season 1 Starts*

Insanity, absurdity and urgency reign in this crazy workplace comedy following a talent booker and the dysfunctional staff on her late-night talk show.

22:30 Graves 01 0001 “Evil Good And Good Evil” *Season 1 Starts*

In the series premiere of this acclaimed comedy, former President of the US Richard Graves (Oscar-nominee Nick Nolte) has an existential crisis after realising that his policies have ruined the country.

23:35 Dice 02 0001 “It’s A Miserable Life” *Season 2 Starts*

In the season premiere of this outrageous, semi-autobiographical comedy, Dice is cursed by his old Rabbi and is forced to live his life as if “The Diceman” never existed. Starring comedian Andrew Dice.

Saturday 23 December

17:00 The Middle 09 0001 “Vive La Hecks” *Season 9 Starts*

Television’s favourite quirky family returns for a final season, and in the premiere episode Axl returns from Europe with a chill new outlook on life and a man-bun. Emmy-nominated comedy.

Sunday 24 December

18:00 Harry Styles: Live In Manchester PG13L

One Direction heart-throb turned solo star Harry Styles gives an unforgettable performance from his number one debut album in this entertaining special.

22:50 Madonna Rebel Heart

Timeless pop artist and Grammy-winner Madonna gives fans a visually stunning show to remember with this love and romance themed concert tour special.

Friday 29 December

21:00 Nashville 05 0001 “The Wayfaring Stranger” *Season 5 Starts*

The beat goes on in the fifth season premiere of this country music drama. Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Highway 65’s financial struggles. Golden Globe-nominee Hayden Panettiere stars.

Sunday 31 December

18:00 Sam Smith: Live In London

Oscar and Grammy Award-winning Sam Smith performs new tracks from his eagerly awaited new album in this intimate music special.

22:05 Royal Variety Performance 2017  PG13 Special

The 2017 Royal Variety Performance is the industry’s annual fundraising event featuring legendary performers from around the globe.

Saturday 02 December

21:30 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0001 “High-Value Target”      13V

22:16 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0002 “Belly Of The Beast”      13V

23:03 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0003 “The Queen’s Gambit”   13V

23:50 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0004 “Black Market”    13V

00:36 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0005 “Ghost Gun”        13V

01:22 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0006 “Home Is Where The Heart Is” 13V

02:09 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0007 “Crazy Train” 13V

02:56 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0008 “Parallel Resistors” 13VL

03:42 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0009 “Glasnost” 13V

04:29 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0010 “Sirens” 13V

05:15 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0011 “Tidings We Bring”13V

Sunday 03 December

06:01 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0012 “Kulinda” 13V

21:30 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0013 “Hot Water” 13V

22:16 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0014 “Under Siege” 13V

23:03 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0015 “Payback” 13VL

23:49 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0016 “Old Tricks” 13V

00:36 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0017 “Queen Pin” 13VSL

01:22 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0018 “Getaway” 13V

02:08 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0019 “767” 13V

02:54 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0020 “From Havana With Love” 13V

03:41 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0021 “Battle Scars” 13VL

04:25 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0022 “Golden Days”     13VL

05:11 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0023 “Uncaged” 13VL

05:58 Ncis Los Angeles 08 0024 “Unleashed” 13V

Saturday 09 December

21:30 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0001 “Aftershocks”    13VSL

22:17 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0002 “Suspicious Minds” 13V

23:04 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0003 “Man On Fire” 13V

23:50 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0004 “Escape Plan” 13VL

00:36 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0005 “Course Correction” 13VL

01:20 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0006 “One Good Man” 13VL

02:07 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0007 “Outlaws” 13VL

02:54 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0008 “Music To My Ears” 13V

03:41 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0009 “Overdrive” 13V

04:28 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0010 “Follow The Money” 13V

05:15 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0011 “Let It Ride” 13VL

Sunday 10 December

06:02 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0012 “Hell On The High Water” 13VL

21:30 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0013 “Return Of The King” 13VS

22:17 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0014 “Pandora’s Box, Part II” 13V

23:01 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0015 “End Of The Line”  16V

23:48 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0016 “The Last Stand”  13V

00:34 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0017 “Swift, Silent, Deadly”  13V

01:20 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0018 “Slay The Dragon” 13

02:06 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0019 “Quid Pro Quo” 13

02:51 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0020 “Nola Confidential” 13

03:38 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0021 “Krewe” 13

04:25 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0022 “Knockout” 13

05:11 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0023 “Down The Rabbit Hole” 13

05:58 NCIS: New Orleans 03 0024 “Poetic Justice” 13

Saturday 16 December

21:30 NCIS 14 0001 “Rogue” 13V

22:16 NCIS 14 0002 “Being Bad” 13VL

23:03 NCIS 14 0003 “Privileged Information” 13V

23:49 NCIS 14 0004 “Love Boat” 13V

00:35 NCIS 14 0005 “Philly” 13VL

01:21 NCIS 14 0006 “Shell Game” 13V

02:07 NCIS 14 0007 “Home Of The Brave”    13V

02:54 NCIS 14 0008 “Enemy Combatant” 13V

03:41 NCIS 14 0009 “Pay To Play” 13VL

04:28 NCIS 14 0010 “The Tie That Binds” 13VL

05:15 NCIS 14 0011 “Willoughby” 13V

Sunday 17 December

06:01 NCIS 14 0012 “Off The Grid”     13VL

21:30 NCIS 14 0013 “Keep Going”      13V

22:15 NCIS 14 0014 “Nonstop” 13VSL

23:02 NCIS 14 0015 “Pandora’s Box, Part I” 13V

23:46 NCIS 14 0016 “A Many Splendored Thing”    13V

00:33 NCIS 14 0017 “What Lies Above” 13V

01:20 NCIS 14 0018 “M.I.A.”     13V

02:07 NCIS 14 0019 “The Wall” 13V

02:53 NCIS 14 0020 “A Bowl Of Cherries”     13V

03:40 NCIS 14 0021 “One Book, Two Covers” 13V

04:27 NCIS 14 0022 “Beastmaster”    13V

05:12 NCIS 14 0023 “Something Blue” 13V

05:59 NCIS 14 0024 “Rendezvouz” 13

Saturday 23 December

21:30 Hawaii Five-0 07 0001 “Makaukau ‘Oe E Pa’ani (Ready To Play?)” 16V

22:17 Hawaii Five-0 07 0002 “No Ke Ali’i Wahine A Me Ka Aina (For Queen And Country)” 16V

23:04 Hawaii Five-0 07 0003 “He Moho Hou (New Player)” 16V

23:51 Hawaii Five-0 07 0004 “Hu A’e Ke Ahi Lanakila Kamaile (The Fire Of Kamaile Rises In Triumph)” 16V

00:38 Hawaii Five-0 07 0005 “Ke Ku’ana (The Stand)” 16V

01:23 Hawaii Five-0 07 0006 “Ka Hale Ho’okauweli (House Of Horrors)” 16V

02:10 Hawaii Five-0 07 0007 “Ka Makuahine A Me Ke Keikikane (Mother And Son)” 16V

02:57 Hawaii Five-0 07 0008 “Hana Komo Pae (Right Of Passage)” 16V

03:44 Hawaii Five-0 07 0009 “Elua La Ma Nowemapa (Two Days In November)” 16V

04:31 Hawaii Five-0 07 0010 “Ka Luhi (The Burden)” 16V

05:18 Hawaii Five-0 07 0011 “Ka’ili Aku (Snatchback)” 16V

Sunday 24 December

06:05 Hawaii Five-0 07 0012 “Ka ‘Aelike (The Deal)” 16V

21:30 Hawaii Five-0 07 0013 “Ua Ho’i Ka ‘Opua I Awalua (The Clouds Always Return To Awalua)” 16V

22:17 Hawaii Five-0 07 0014 “Ka Laina Me Ke One (Line In The Sand)” 16V

23:04 Hawaii Five-0 07 0015 “Ka Pa’ani Nui (Big Game)” 16V

23:51 Hawaii Five-0 07 0016 “Poniu I Ke Aloha (Crazy In Love)” 16V

00:38 Hawaii Five-0 07 0017 “Hahai I Na Pilikua Nui (Hunting Monsters)” 16V

01:25 Hawaii Five-0 07 0018 “E Malama Pono (Handle With Care)” 16V

02:12 Hawaii Five-0 07 0019 “Puka ‘Ana (Exodus)” 16V

02:59 Hawaii Five-0 07 0020 “Huikau Na Makau A Ka Lawai’a (The Fishhooks Of The Fishers Become Entangled)” 16V

03:46 Hawaii Five-0 07 0021 “Ua Malo’o Ka Wai (The Water Is Dried Up)” 16V

04:33 Hawaii Five-0 07 0022 “Waimaka ‘Ele’ele (Black Tears)” 16V

05:20 Hawaii Five-0 07 0023 “Wehe ‘Ana (Prelude)” 16V

06:06 Hawaii Five-0 07 0024 “He Ke’u Na Ka ‘Alae A Hina (A Croaking By Hina’s Mudhen)” 16V

Saturday 30 December

21:30 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0001 “Episode #01” 16V

22:17 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0002 “Episode #02” 16V

23:20 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0003 “Episode #03” 16VSL

00:05 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0004 “Episode #04” 16VSL

Sunday 31 December

21:30 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0005 “Episode #05” 16VSL

22:25 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0006 “Episode #06” 18VSL

23:20 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0007 “Episode #07” 16

00:15 Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders 01 0008 “Episode #08” 16

New, Returning & Series Finales

Friday 01 December

21:00 Chance 01 0010 “Fluid Management” *Season 1 Ends*

With no memory of his encounter with Blackstone, Chance struggles to understand what transpired in the season finale. Golden Globe-winner Hugh Laurie stars in this compelling thriller.

22:00 Fargo 03 0010 “Somebody To Love” *Season 3 Ends*

In the season finale of this critically acclaimed crime anthology Emmit (Golden Globe nominee Ewan McGregor) learns a lesson about progress from Varga. Based on the original cult movie.

Sunday 03 December

22:00 Spotless 01 “Episode 1” *Season 1 Starts as a double-bill*

The producer of ‘Murder in the First’ penned this fast-paced crime drama about a troubled crime scene cleaner whose life is turned upside down when his outlaw brother makes an unexpected return.

23:00 Spotless 01 “Episode 2”

The producer of ‘Murder in the First’ penned this fast-paced crime drama about a troubled crime scene cleaner whose life is turned upside down when his outlaw brother makes an unexpected return.

Monday 04 December

19:00 Chicago Justice 01 0001 “Fake” *Season 1 Starts* (Aired on M-Net)

This riveting new instalment to the ‘Chicago’ series follows the city’s dedicated prosecutors in the State’s Attorney’s office. The series premiere sees the team handling the fallout of an arsonist’s deadly attack.

21:00 Shades Of Blue 02 0001 “Unforgiven” *Season 2 Starts* (Aired on M-Net)

In the season two premiere of this popular crime drama, Harlee (Golden Globe-nominee Jennifer Lopez) must take drastic measures to cover up the murder of her ex, Miguel.

Thursday 07 December

21:00 The Good Fight 01 0010 “Chaos” *Season 1 Ends*

In the season finale of this acclaimed legal drama, Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions. Spin-off of the popular series ‘The Good Wife’.

Friday 08 December

20:00 Blindspot 02 0022 “Lepers Repel” *Season 2 Ends*

As the FBI copes with a tragedy, Weller finds himself at the centre of a surprising event in the season finale of the acclaimed crime drama.

21:00 Eyewitness 01 0001 “Pilot-Buffalo 07” *Season 1 Starts*

Complex crime thriller from the producer of ‘Shades of Blue’. In the series premiere, teenagers Philip and Lukas secretly meet in the woods, where they witness a horrific murder.

22:00 Aquarius 02 0001 “Helter Skelter” *Season 1 Starts*

In the season two premiere of this chilling drama starring Golden Globe-winner David Duchovny, Hodiak and Shafe search for Charmain, who was kidnapped.

Saturday 09 December

19:00 Code Black 02 0016 “Fallen Angels” *Season 2 Ends*

In the season finale of the fast-paced medical drama, the doctors work with the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to find an antidote to the deadly viral outbreak.

20:00 NCIS Los Angeles 08 0001 “High-Value Target” *Season 8 Starts*

In the eighth season premiere of the action-packed crime drama, NCIS fails to locate a mole in the department, leading to new leadership in the Los Angeles unit.

Wednesday 13 December

19:00 Doubt 01 0013 “The Return” *Season 1 Ends*

In the series finale of this complex legal drama, all seems well until the DA’s office unexpectedly charges Nick with involvement in the murder of Johnny Lozito. From the producers of ‘Madam Secretary’.

Thursday 14 December

20:00 The Catch 02 0010 “The Mockingbird” *Season 2 Ends*

Everything looks set to change in the season finale of this cat-and-mouse thriller from Shonda Rhimes. Alice and Ben are forced to face their pasts in the wake of a shocking betrayal.

21:00 The Sinner 01 0001 “Pilot-Part I” *Season 1 Starts* (Aired on M-Net)

In the season premiere of this dark thriller, an unassuming housewife commits a violent crime in an inexplicable fit of rage, throwing the lives of her family in turmoil. Jessica Biel stars.

Friday 15 December

20:00 iZombie 03 0001 “Heaven Just Got A Little Bit Smoother” *Season 3 Starts* (Aired on VuzuAmp)

Liv (Rose McIver) has discovered there are more zombies living in Seattle than she previously believed.

Monday 18 December

18:00 Supergirl 02 0022 “Nevertheless, She Persisted” *Season 2 Ends*

In the second season finale of this fantasy drama, Supergirl challenges Rhea in battle to save National City. From Emmy-nominee Greg Berlanti.

22:00 Manhattan 02 “Damnatio Memoriae” *Season 2 Starts* (Aired on M-Net)

In the season premiere, Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb. This Emmy-winning drama is based on a real-life government project.

Tuesday 19 December

18:45 The Flash 03 0023 “Finish Line” *Season 3 Ends*

With nothing left to lose Barry takes on Savitar in a final showdown, in the season finale of this Emmy-nominated superhero fantasy from Greg Berlanti.

Thursday 21 December

20:15 Salvation 01 0001 “Pilot” *Season 1 Starts* (Aired on M-Net)

In the series premiere of this apocalyptic drama, MIT grad student Liam Cole discovers that an asteroid is set to collide with Earth- in 186 days. From the executive producer of ‘Extant’.

22:00 Broadchurch 03 0008 *Season 3 Ends*

In the tense series finale of this BAFTA Award-winning drama, Hardy and Ellie uncover the truth behind the assault of Trish Winterman.

Friday 22 December

19:00 Criminal Minds Disney 12 0022 “Red Light”  *Season 12 Ends*

Caught in an impossible scenario, Reid must square off with an old nemesis, and Derek Morgan arrives with a lead that might help catch Mr. Scratch in the season finale of this acclaimed crime drama.

Sunday 24 November

21:00 Lethal Weapon 01 0018 “Commencement” *Season 1 Ends*

In the season finale of this crime drama, Riggs makes a shocking discovery about Miranda’s death, which leads him back to the cartel in a frantic search for answers. Based on the hit movie franchise.

Monday 25 December

18:00 MacGyver 01 0001 “The Rising ” *Season 1 Starts*

Based on the 90s drama of the same name, this revamped crime caper follows a young Angus MacGyver (Lucas Till) who goes on a mission to recover a missing bioweapon, in the series premiere.

Tuesday 26 December

20:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 04 0022 “World’s End” *Season 4 Ends*

The team attempts to stop Aida from ending the world.

Wednesday 27 December

22:00 Falling Water 01 0010 “Circular Time” *Season 1 Ends*

In the season finale of this psychological drama, Tess struggles to protect the Boy, while Taka tries to appease the Green, and Burton attempts to heal the Woman in Red. From the producer of ‘Homeland’.

Tuesday 26 December

20:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 04 0022 “World’s End” *Season 4 Ends*

The team attempts to stop Aida from ending the world.

Wednesday 27 December

22:00 Falling Water 01 0010 “Circular Time” *Season 1 Ends*

In the season finale of this psychological drama, Tess struggles to protect the Boy, while Taka tries to appease the Green, and Burton attempts to heal the Woman in Red. From the producer of ‘Homeland’.

Thursday 28 December

22:00 Wentworth 05 0001 “Scars” *Season 5 Starts*

In the season premiere Vera and Ferguson must deal with the fallout of their assault. This acclaimed Australian drama unfolds in a women’s prison.

Friday 29 December

19:00 Marvel’s Inhumans 01 0001 “Behold… The Inhumans” *Season 1 Starts*

The season premiere of this superhero fantasy introduces the Royal Family of Inhumans, a powerful race of beings whose internal strife leads to a military coup. Based on the comic books.

Sunday 31 December

18:00 Scorpion 03 0001 “Civil War” *Season 3 Starts*

In the season premiere of this fast-paced crime drama, anonymous hackers target major cities after taking control of U.S. military aircrafts and warships.

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