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Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father, George Cooper Sr.

Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church; Georgie is attracted to an older woman.

Sheldon's routine is turned upside down when his barber gets sick; Wolowitz questions his decision to go into space.

Sheldon and the gang are confused when a young grad student is attracted to him.

A look at the unique relationship law enforcement has with fellow officers; an insider's look on how coordination between officers help them be more effective peacekeepers.

A fleeing driver leads police on a chase through the woods; a repeat offender violates his trespass order; an intense storm adds difficulty to police investigating a shooting.

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Sheldon studies to be Meemaw's lawyer when she is put on house arrest; the Coopers have a plumbing emergency.

Everything could change when Leonard spontaneously invites Penny to a romantic dinner.

Charlie must face his feelings when Rose announces she is moving to London; Alan fudges his online dating profile, only to wind up with a fellow profile-embellisher.

Alan gets a taste of what Charlie's sex life is like when he meets a woman at the grocery store who fulfills his every fantasy.

After Bob takes a step back from his busy work life, he decides to buy a boat to enjoy during his free time; a newspaper comes to MaxDot to interview Goodwin.

Bob is excited to show off Abishola at his industry awards gala, but ruins the evening when he doesn't let her speak for herself; Douglas tries fitting in with Goodwin and Kofo as one of the guys on the warehouse floor.

Chelsea Poorman vanished from downtown Vancouver in September 2020; nineteen months later, her body was found in the backyard of a vacant mansion in one of the city's ritziest neighborhoods.

True-crime series are a staple of the TV landscape. "Corrupt Crimes" analyzes recent criminal cases through a combination of expert testimony and dramatic storytelling. From crimes like doping in sports to more serious offenses like murder, the series exposes what is really going on in each case. Exposing corruption across the United States is the goal of the series. Cases featured in the half-hou

Woman refuses to pay her daughter's share of a post-prom hotel room after another mother fails to supervise; exes argue over car payments.

A woman refuses to repay her cousin for flowers for a going-away party because she didn't get the blooms she wanted.

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A truck is passed from brother to girlfriend to childhood friend, but when the latest owner tries to get it registered, he discovers there is no VIN.

A woman hires a man from Craigslist to prepare documentation for her family law case; after taking her money, the man decides the case is too complicated.

A woman brings her ex-husband to court over their children's therapy bills because he had the family pet put down while the kids were out of town.

A man blames his jealous ex-girlfriend for a lost celebrity hairstyling gig after she slammed his hand in a door.

A truck sale between stepsisters stalls over unpaid cash, impound drama and secondhand smoke; one wants her money back, while the other wants her family back -- but neither is getting the truck back.

A man admits he pulled a knife on someone who scratched his car, but says his son believes he's an action hero, and he was trying to keep up that persona.

Jariah's ex-boyfriend, Stedman, had a baby with Jariah's best friend, Tykena -- and Tykena believes there's more he's not telling; after an extensive genealogy search, Carla uncovers a potential sister named Chrystal, and the women believe they share the same father, who is not the man Carla always believed was her dad.

What happens to couples when one member is desperate to prove their fidelity, while the other has proof that they cheated? Steve unpacks stories in which guests think they have their partners caught red-handed in outside dalliances!

Brittany, Deshawn and Ty'kira say Darren is their father, who abandoned each of them at early ages; when Marla's boyfriend first laid eyes on her newborn, he demanded a paternity test; two families are divided over a DNA test.

Sherri kicks off the show with laughs in The Stand-Up Spot; actor Chrissy Metz talks about starring in the Netflix film "Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story"; online shopping deals in Sherri's Pop Up Shop from MorningSave.com; Grammy Award-winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley shares stories from his new memoir, "Remember the Times.".

When Alex returns from a humanitarian trip, the family dynamic shifts; Cameron remains in a lovey-dovey mood even after the honeymoon ends; Gloria gives Jay a taste of his own medicine after noticing the lack of effort he puts into his appearance.

Jay and Gloria can't agree on what kind of anniversary gifts they want to exchange; the Dunphys go with Alex to Caltech for her college tour; Mitch, Cam and Lily take a new family portrait.

Young Sheldon ends its seven-year run with a must-see two-episode series finale; Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles as Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in an unforgettable hour of television.

Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.

Sheldon chooses to participate in a guys-only weekend Star Wars gaming marathon rather than go with Amy to her aunt's birthday party; he gets a lesson from Penny and Amy.

When Sheldon bans Penny from the apartment for a series of petty infractions, Penny vows to get revenge.

Contestants try to knock out their opponents and clinch a spot in the final round for a chance to win $10,000.

A tiebreaker is needed to determine who will take on the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in hope of winning $20,000.

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Sheldon's published paper leads to a frenzy of grad school recruiting; Georgie tries to speak more properly in front of his daughter.

Penny and Leonard experiment with their new relationship; Raj forms a bond with his phone's virtual assistant.

A more mature woman helps rebuild Charlie's ego after he becomes insecure about his age.

Charlie bumps into an old flame he once thought would be Mrs. Right (Denise Richards) and is pleased to learn her marriage did not work out.

Having spurned her family when she quit MaxDot, Christina turns to Abishola when she's fired from Toesey Woesies; Bob and Uncle Tunde go fishing.

For the sake of Bob's health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together; Christina is boss for the day at MaxDot; Gloria steps in to care for Dottie.

Three murders spark a police investigation into the Wolfpack Alliance, a crew of gangsters running operations connected to Mexican cartels; an escape leaves authorities at a loss and the public looking for justice.

Investigating the world's most notorious murders and exploring inside the minds of the killers.

Woman blames her ex-girlfriend for ruining their plans to get pregnant.

Dispute over the cost of upgraded tickets to a basketball game; a deep-tissue massage from a first date leads to injury and lost wages.

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A nurse sustains a broken neck and jaw in a horrible car accident, and now the former friend who sold her the car sues her for the remainder of the balance.

After a car crash, an event producer agrees to leave insurance out of it; the other driver wants to select after-market parts to save money, but the plaintiff wants original parts and is suing for repairs and lost wages.

A car is towed when the owner leaves the vehicle at a parking structure after hours; cousins argue over money from the sale of an heirloom chest.

A child is expelled from school after a classmate's parent gave the boy a toy grenade without informing his mother.

She wanted a lush lawn, he said "no problem" -- despite not being in landscaping anymore; dead grass, broken promises and a sprinkler blame game turn a backyard makeover into a courtroom turf war.

A left-turn collision sparks a heated courtroom clash when a man says another driver refused a fair-damage split; she insists he hit her car and is simply trying to profit, so she countersues for damages!

Adopted Yvette connected with Tiffiny, who could be her sister, but the man Yvette believed was her father denied her until his dying day; Jervaris caught his boyfriend, Jo'Rico, on a dating app, messaging someone in his own family.

Rose says her young nephew told her that he was sexually abused and that his mother was involved; Ironniesha lost custody of all of her children when one of them was found to be covered with bruises and injured internally.

Mike demands payback if the DNA test proves he is not Laronica's son's father; Dale is of mixed race and is worried because his wife's son has blond hair and blue eyes; Adam denies being the baby-daddy of a woman he met at a bowling alley.

Sherri kicks off the show with laughs in the Stand-Up Spot; music icon Mary J. Blige tells Sherri about her Las Vegas residency.

Phil must make creative edits in Cam and Mitch's wedding video when footage reveals that Phil is responsible for a terrible cold that has plagued the family; Gloria and Jay try to help Manny cope with stress in different ways.

The Dunphys stay in a cramped hotel room while the house is treated for mold; Gloria feels protective when Manny starts dating an older girl; Cameron wants to maintain his team's winning streak but fears Mitchell is a jinx.

Sheldon learns that his high intelligence isn't always helpful growing up in East Texas, where church and football are king.

Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors; George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy.

When Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon "Star Trek" collectibles, Sheldon finds himself haunted by Mr. Spock; after a blind date, Raj believes he has met his future wife.

Leonard inadvertently steals away the new woman Wolowitz thinks is the love of his life.

Featured magicians include Trigg Watson, Daniel Harel, Danny Urbanus and Jon Mobley.

Teams from Sacramento Calif., Chicago Ill. and Discovery Bay, Calif.

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Meemaw gets assigned a tough probation officer; Georgie takes marriage advice from his father-in-law.

Leonard starts to reconsider his friendship with Sheldon; Wolowitz tries to choose his astronaut nickname.

Evelyn makes Charlie and Alan regret saying that she will not have any mourners at her funeral.

Charlie is tasked with writing a theme song to one of Jake's favorite comics; things heat up between Alan and Rose.

Bob lets Dele get a new haircut and finds himself caught between an irate Abishola and a surprisingly stubborn Dele; Dottie runs into difficulties with the MaxDot board of directors.

Abishola worries that Bob's privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele; a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy, but begins to make Olu feel insecure.

An inner-city community is devastated when a much-loved public servant's life is cut short in a daylight shooting; Toronto Police commence a massive manhunt for the accused killers.

Former undercover agents involved in some of the world's most dangerous and famous criminal cases tell their stories.

Dental jewelry adhesive causes an allergic reaction; a dispute over a broken movie projector.

An advertisement for a teen fashion show is also used to promote an adult-themed event; dispute over excessive spending at a bachelor party.

Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong recap the nation's top agriculture news, weather and markets.

Green success stories; recycling old plastic credit cards.

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Funny, unpredictable and outrageous animal behavior is caught on camera.

A poodle has physical and emotional issues from years of neglect; a pair of kittens causes a stir at the clinic.

News about dogs, including shows and current events; from the American Kennel Club.

Preparing for work in a medical field; how to get started writing an essay; how many stars there are in the universe; the Times Square Kids Run; why the Eiffel Tower is not always the same height; the "Mona Lisa"; responsibilities of driving; the sloth.

Jack gets horseriding tips from a cowboy in Canada; a retirement farm in Florida; the horse whisperer in California.

All about elephants, including the largest and the smallest of them.

Jack kayaks along the Zambezi River in Zambia, which houses dangerous hippos and crocodiles.

Stories of dogs from across the world, including dogs who save wild cheetahs and others who are given second chances at life.

Jack and his family place themselves within the elephant population of the Hwange National Park of Zimbabwe.

Exploring Chile, Jack finds flamingoes, penguins and guanacos.

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A pre-race lead-up to NASCAR racing.

The 300-mile race in Kansas takes place at Kansas Speedway. This is the ninth race of the 2026 Xfinity Series season. This event is the second of four races in the Dash 4 Cash program, offering a bonus prize to the highest-finishing eligible driver.

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The first responders continue to deal with the fallout of a massive earthquake; Athena tries to keep the peace as Bobby and team continue to rescue victims from a collapsing high-rise hotel; Maddie must help a pregnant couple deliver their baby.

Women from all walks of life compete in the professional wrestling ring.

A boat trip with friends turns into a nightmare when a young woman goes overboard.

Alien Disclosure Files' explores UAP enigmas, historic encounters, government secrets, Mars mysteries, and more; unveiling the truth, revelation by revelation.

Investigating some of the government's most infamous mysteries using interviews, reenactments, archival footage and access to years of top secret FBI files.

Exploring murder cases where investigations stalled or went cold, often for decades.

Performances by T. Graham Brown and Brady Seals.

Some of the latest videos from the rising stars in Bluegrass.

Discover global luxury rentals in locations like Hawaii, the California Coast, Telluride, San Diego, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and more!

An invitation to look at the most exclusive vacation retreats around the world, including luxury hotels, hideaways and the best in spa escapes.

Elizabeth Banks; Phoebe Dynevor; Matthew Macfadyen; Djimon Hounsou; Bob Odenkirk; Henry Winkler; Lena Headey; director Morgan Neville.

Located in the affluent neighborhood of Bel Air, the six-bedroom, 11-bath mansion is composed of three levels and an upper sun deck.

Author and evangelist Joel Osteen spreads his message of love and hope as he preaches at the 30,000-plus member Lakewood Church in Houston. The program can be seen in more than 100 countries. Osteen urges people to live at their full potential and form a close relationship with God.

Phil Sanders presents a Bible-based message of God's grace; from the Church of Christ in Edmond, Okla.

Proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ, explains the bible and explores world events based on Bible prophecy.

Everything horse related in Kansas City.

Vision Television host Gerald Flurry presents a weekly analysis of world events. Through the perspective of biblical prophecy, Flurry delivers messages of warning, often about issues concerning the growing power and influence of the European Union. From the studios of the Philadelphia Church of God, "The Key of David" attempts to stand out among today's modern devotional programming. Its viewers h

Featuring several U.S. companies offering real jobs to America's veterans; career counselors and HR specialists share tailored insights on how to find suitable employment, as well as tips to help vets ease their transition to civilian life.

The team heads to Michigan City, Ind., to provide a complete home renovation for deserving Army veteran Michael Stupar.

Rob embarks on an urban exploration of the charming and musically diverse city of Kingston, Jamaica.

Featuring a variety of politicians and newsmakers discussing the latest political news from the nation's capital.

This home improvement show travels across the country to refresh spaces in need of new designs. Although each episode features a redesign of a particular room or building, the series aims to present decorating ideas, DIY projects and step-by-step guides that viewers can incorporate into their own home improvement projects. "Designing Spaces" shows how to prioritize jobs and explains processes like

Green success stories; recycling old plastic credit cards.

Home improvement expert Brian Kelsey takes to the road.

In London, Richard Pinner does an impossible card vanishing trick.

Meet the man whose fields of dreams are built on hope and resilience.

Grab the passport and settle in as "Great Escapes" takes viewers on incredible journeys. Each episode will take viewers on a trip to visit three destinations. These can be incredibly luxurious accommodations or the most rustic of rooms. Views can include a hotel made of ice that has ice cups, ice tables and even a bed of ice; an entire motel made of salt; one made of drainpipes; some others made f

This championship honors legendary bowlers Mark Roth and Marshall Holman, who were known for their success in doubles competitions. The 2026 edition takes place at Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine, featuring a maximum of 32 teams.

Unhappy that school funds are going toward football rather than academics, Sheldon decides to run for class president.

Georgie is thrilled when Veronica stays at the Coopers' house for a few days; Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis celebrate their one-year anniversary.

Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wi

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Volunteers keep a city clean; the tooth fairy's helper; a veterinarian saves animals during a wildfire; "Hot Mess Express" helps moms in need.

When Charlie swears his love to Chelsea (Jennifer Taylor), her response is nothing like what he'd expected.

Charlie fights the overwhelming urge to flee when Chelsea gets sick and he is forced to take care of her.

After indulging in a luxurious girls' day with Dottie and Christina, Abishola worries she's losing touch with her humble Nigerian roots; Goodwin feels threatened when Kofo gets a pitch meeting with Bob.

Abishola is caught in the middle when Morenike agrees to be the "plus one" in Kemi and Chukwuemeka's relationship; when Bob refuses to pay for Douglas' company car, he learns what it's like to live on a budget.

Leonard has minor surgery on his nose, causing Sheldon to overreact; Bernadette and Howard work on their marriage.

Sheldon says goodbye to Fun With Flags; Howard, Leonard and Raj look through their dead professor's research; Bernadette learns her co-workers' true feelings.

The urgency and intimacy of local news reports capture the murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down.

The stories of people who never returned home after taking a holiday on a cruise ship, featuring interviews with family, friends, investigators and experts.

The stars of "Star Search"; Amanda Seyfried; Chris Pratt; Ginnifer Goodwin ("Zootopia 2"); the cast of "Goodbye June"; Sam Worthington; Vargus Mason; Morena Baccarin; Kit Harington; Zoë Kravitz; GIRLSET.

A boat trip with friends turns into a nightmare when a young woman goes overboard.

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A man says his next-door neighbor told him to throw cinder blocks over their shared fence then sued him for personal injury.

An electronics integrator was hired to install 30 phones in a house, and now the homeowner refuses to pay him and won't let him back in the house without another professional supervising.

An influencer sues his friend for making disparaging remarks during a livestream; destruction of a check in a washing machine leads to a lawsuit.

A camera is broken when a tour guide helps a tourist out of an escalating altercation; a dispute between neighbors after pigs damage a vegetable garden.

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

A couple say their mechanic received money from their insurance company, outsourced their car repair to someone else for a lower price, then pocketed the difference.

Cassandra suspects that her best friend, Brionna, is sleeping with her girlfriend; Shekenique thought she knew who her father was until whispers from others made her question everything.

Brittany wants to know if her young daughter's father is a predator; 13 years ago, Dawn was accused of sexually molesting her daughter, who is now expecting a child of her own.

Past guests discuss their journeys, from the moment they contacted the show to the moment they received the results that changed their lives.

Actress, comic and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View" Sherri Shepherd appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human-interest interviews.

Phil and Claire aren't sure what to think when Haley and Andy start spending a lot of time together; Gloria hires a Spanish tutor for Manny; Cam and Mitch run into a popular journalist at a school function.

With Phil and Luke cooking Thanksgiving dinner, Claire decides to prepare a secret back-up turkey; Jay and Gloria's trip is canceled at the last minute; Lily refuses to wear a nice dress to dinner.

To appease his mother, Sheldon goes on a quest to make his first friend by following techniques in a self-help book.

Sheldon butts heads with Dr. Lee, a new scientist in the lab; Mary is given a lotto ticket.

When Stephen Hawking comes to lecture at the university for a week, Wolowitz is given the task of maintaining his wheelchair, making Sheldon green with envy.

Sheldon is thrilled when Leonard starts dating a woman who meets Sheldon's stringent standards.

As Maggie digs into the reasons for her ex-husband Liam's return, Cal finds himself struggling with feelings of jealousy as tensions at the Crossing rise.

Max and Ellis go undercover to catch a pool shark's killer; Max's mom, Vivienne, is miraculously back from the grave, and she's brought back a vengeful crime lord in pursuit of her, which puts them all in the crosshairs.

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George Sr. is worried that Mary wants another baby and gets a vasectomy behind her back; Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis go to Sheldon for science tutoring.

Sheldon goes to work with Amy in her neurobiology lab when the university forces him to take a vacation; Bernadette asks Howard to sign a pre-nup.

After realizing that Jake's childhood is almost over, Alan makes a last-minute try at father-son bonding; Kandi embarks on a new career.

Charlie is surprised when a woman, Gail, with whom he flirts in a bar, rejects his overtures and tells him that women around town have been comparing notes on his philandering; Jake mentions that he did an Internet search on Charlie's name and found something interesting; when Charlie logs on, he finds out that he's the subject of a very uncomplimentary new website called www.charlieharpersucks.co

Abishola is thrilled when Bob gets back to work and goes on an impromptu road trip with Goodwin.

Thanks to Abishola's brutal honesty, Bob finds himself in a feud with Kemi; after Douglas makes a big mistake on the warehouse floor, Goodwin hates himself for looking the other way.

Dismembered remains belonging to a child are uncovered, and Alan Carter returns to the scene of the crime 20 years later, reuniting with the lead detective and a community coming together in grief.

Detectives work to solve murder cases.

A graduation party is ruined when a pricey custom cake has the graduate's name misspelled.

A neighbor's sprinklers are damaged by a lawnmower during a perceived emergency; ex-roommates argue over belongings left behind and given away.

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A strip club bouncer says his career was ruined after personal details about his past were posted online; a deal to trade an old car for $500 and some firewood goes up in smoke.

A woman says a mobile mechanic was a no-show for five days, then spilled oil and left engine parts all over the driveway; a casino visitor says she lent $4,000 to a bus driver, who failed to repay her and ran away when she caught him playing slots.

One friend sells the other's ticket to a music festival; a woman sues because she fell ill after her neighbor's fitness class.

A mother demands a tuition refund after she discovers the school's teaching methods are at odds with her religious beliefs, forcing her to remove her son.

A co-op contract is signed, sealed and then suddenly scrapped! The seller claims the buyer vanished, leaving her deposit frozen in escrow limbo, but the buyer claims mixed messages derailed the deal. The sale might not have closed, but the dispute is wide open!

A man accuses a paint correction specialist of damaging the artwork on his 1932 Ford Roadster; the specialist claims the plaintiff didn't properly dry his paint job.

Lisa has spent 40 years searching for her biological daughter, Crystal, of whom she lost custody because of her youth and drug use; Crystal says their recent reconnection has been one-sided and dismissive of her feelings.

Teen Nyasia helped to raise her little half-brother after her father was murdered, but questions have arisen as to whether he was really her father's child; Kayla's baby passed away while in a baby sitter's care, the cause of death undetermined.

Laquandra needs a DNA test to resolve a love triangle; Ashley and Joey's marriage problems; Cameron claims the child is too white to be his.

Actress, comic and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View" Sherri Shepherd appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human-interest interviews.

Claire and Phil worry that Alex's boyfriend is imaginary; Manny might ruin Jay's plan to avoid attending a party; Mitch and Cam's new white couch becomes a mishap waiting to happen.

The whole family takes Haley to a bar to celebrate her 21st birthday; Phil and Jay hit a snag while trying to pick up Haley's present; Lily asks Alex, Luke and Manny where babies come from.

George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room; Meemaw comes to baby-sit; the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.

Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip; Georgie continues to lie about his age.

Knowledge of Howard's sexual history makes Bernadette reconsider their future together.

Leonard asks Penny for advice when his new relationship starts moving too fast.

Sol Ruca and Zaria clash in a Last Woman Standing Match; Tatum Paxley aims to end Blake Monroe's claims of championship legitimacy in a Casket Match.

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George Sr. gets an exciting job offer; Sheldon prepares for his move to California.

Sheldon and his nemesis, Kripke, compete for a corner office; Penny feels uncomfortable after receiving a gift from Amy.

Charlie gets close to Herb's witty sister, as Judith and Herb's wedding nears.

Alan's homely high-school friend (Paget Brewster) returns as a beautiful woman, and the brothers quickly begin competing for her attentions.