E4 Extra

As Christmas approaches, Francis and Piama's hopes for a peaceful holiday come crashing down. Lois tries to capture a squirrel that bit Craig.

Malcolm realises that the entire neighbourhood has been throwing a block party whenever his family goes on vacation. And Hal and Lois take part in an eating contest.

Louis tries to convince Jessica to consider early retirement, but she's having none of it. Eddie watches Sex and the City looking for advice.

Jessica starts college, leaving Evan in charge at home, but the transition doesn't go smoothly.

Mel is excited to spend Christmas with her sister Meredith, who is on a home visit from prison, but Joe is not at all pleased to see their guest.

Joe rushes home to tell Mel that he has feelings for her after their romantic night together in New Jersey, but her old flame Austin is in the picture.

Hal and Lois allow Reese to take charge of the garage sale, hoping he will rise to the challenge if they give him more responsibility.

Malcolm competes in an academic octathlon, but can't stand the intensity of the other competitors. And Hal fights to regain Dewey's love.

Lily can't stop talking about babies and it's putting a strain on her friendship with Robin, so she tracks down Robin's former best friend to get advice.

A broken oven forces the gang to spend Thanksgiving at Zoey's house, but it isn't long before she and Ted are at loggerheads once again.

In this festive special, Joe Lycett and Stephen Mangan romp around Rio de Janeiro as they take to the skies, try out their samba skills and learn to cook a Christmas dinner Brazilian-style.

It's Don't Tell the Groom as Dan plans a wedding for picky groom Mark, who doesn't want anything too camp. Which is a shame, as Dan's organised a cabaret reception full of drag queens.

Karen Freeman-Wilson, the mayor of Gary in Indiana, goes incognito among the city's workforce and meets a sanitation plant operator, a firefighter and a police officer.

Greg Scott, the CEO of clothing retailer New York & Company, goes undercover among his own employees, seeking ways to keep the business in vogue and increase profitability.

Gordon is in Pennsylvania to help rescue a soul food restaurant that was opened 12 years ago by a retired special education teacher.

Gordon visits Barefoot Bob's beachside restaurant in Massachusetts, where husband and wife Marc and Lisa struggle to attract customers during the winter months.

Richard Ayoade stretches the description of the mini break to the limit as he heads to the United Arab Emirates for a luxury bonanza with comedian Johnny Vegas.

Richard Ayoade heads to super-cool Berlin with comedian Roisin Conaty, taking in the city's famed nightlife, Checkpoint Charlie, fancy food, and a replica Cold War apartment.

Dara Ó Briain displays a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa does DIY magic with a coat hanger. Edited for language.

Penny's Halloween party puts Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj through a demanding new test of their social skills.

A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron: When Sheldon's mentor Dr John Sturgis bonds with Paige, another 10-year-old genius, Sheldon is overcome with jealousy.

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Freddie Flintoff take on guest captain Bill Bailey and Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

Tim Vine stands semi-naked in a box at the roadside. Russell Howard gets some macho tattoos. Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream.

The family battle an alien parasite that survives and multiplies by implanting fake memories into people's heads and has convinced them it's their 'Uncle Steve'.

When a huge alien head demands catchy new music for an intergalactic song competition, Rick, Morty and Ice-T must write a tune to save Earth from destruction.

Alice covers Tara's childish crayon, Glen rids Alex of his hero-worshipping howler, Sketch helps tame Aaron's little monster and Jay suffers a case of beard envy.

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show. Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble and Donna and Verona go up against Katherine Ryan, Dr Ranj Singh and Sara Barron.

On learning Tiger Woods is half Thai, Louis and Jessica push Eddie and Evan into golf.

Cake: Jessica is thrilled to discover Evan's interest in the debate team. But her protégé becomes so good that he beats her at her own game.

When Malcolm becomes editor of the high school literary magazine, he's told he must censor a well-written story. Lois encourages Hal to flirt with his supervisor.

Hal lands in hot water when he buys a new hot tub without consulting Lois. Malcolm gets in a dispute between Polly and her ex-boyfriend. Reese steals Dewey's friend.

Tensions between Evan and Eddie run high as Evan's friends are wowed by Eddie's coolness when he starts hanging out with them.

Eddie ships off to Taiwan for the cultural exchange program, blithely ignoring his parents' advice about how hard it was for them when they came to America.

Mel feels it's a good idea for her and Joe to explore their new relationship slowly, but he takes things too far when he gets another job and moves out.

Mel becomes frustrated when Joe's demanding new job prevents him from spending any quality time with her, so she sneaks over to see him at work.

As Lois and Hal write their wills in preparation for the baby's birth, they recall various colourful incidents with their four current children.

With Hal and Lois away on a less-than-romantic trip, Reese throws a party. But the night soon goes off the rails when Francis's delinquent friends crash it.

When Ted's friendship with Zoey begins to make her husband feel jealous, Lily suggests that Ted should attempt to befriend him.

There's chaos at Christmas when Marshall and Lily have a positive result on a pregnancy test, Robin chooses between two jobs, and Barney wants a diamond suit.

In an hour-long Christmas extravaganza, Richard Ayoade and Mad Men actor Jon Hamm tour Hong Kong, taking in a tai chi drop-in session, a ride in a chopper and some fusion dim sum.

Laura's dream country wedding is a world away from the beachside big day fiancé Mitch has planned. And after going surfing on the morning of the wedding, will he even make it back in time.

Greg Scott, the CEO of clothing retailer New York & Company, goes undercover among his own employees, seeking ways to keep the business in vogue and increase profitability.

Renee Maloney, the co-founder of art class studio business Painting with a Twist, goes undercover in her organisation to make sure that her projections of growth are possible.

Gordon revisits Café Hon in Baltimore, Chiarella's in Philadelphia, and Leone's in New Jersey, to find out whether the owners have taken his advice on board.

Gordon visits the historic Olde Hitching Post restaurant in Massachusetts. Tom bought the business for his daughter but refuses to let her run it.

Travel Man Joe Lycett whisks Bill Bailey off to Iceland, for al fresco bathing, volcanoes, Northern Lights, husky sledding and snowflake bread.

Sarah Millican gets her hands in some cottage pie, Fern Brady becomes Brandy Alexander, and Munya Chawawa demonstrates a mastery of martial arts. Edited for language.

When Howard seduces Penny's friend and spends the night with her in Penny's flat, Penny asks if she can sleep on Leonard and Sheldon's sofa.

A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens: When Mary's usually robust religious faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.

A new football website allows Roy and Moss to pass as 'proper' men for a momentous couple of days. Jen goes out with a man who looks like a magician.

The gang's lives move in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new and Roy ends up on the streets.

Richard Ayoade does Dubrovnik with comedian Stephen Merchant, including a Game of Thrones tour, a buggy safari, and a ferry to the cursed island of Lokrum.

Richard Ayoade and Lou Sanders do a two-day blast round Bergen, including a gastronomic adventure, Norway's fastest zipline, some odd architecture and a live-action museum.

Murr, Joe, Q and Sal return to the dentist's office, then try to make each other laugh in a food court tournament. The loser strips for a rowdy group.

Q, Murr, Joe and Sal offer up peculiar specials at a steakhouse, and the loser may need his own lifeguard after making waves at the pool.