TV Highlights

1.00pm weekdays

Dr. Oz is back and going behind the headlines of the stories that everyone’s been talking about! Find out how a woman who thought she had the flu learned that there was a 140 pound tumour growing inside of her belly. Also, Dr. Oz visits the mother of a 10-year old boy who wasn’t even in the water when he drowned. It’s called “dry drowning” and Dr. Oz will explain how in the world it can happen!

Wednesday 12 November

Mr. Burns outsources the power plant to India, and thanks to a lucky bouquet catch, Homer is sent there to train the new employees. But when Burns puts him in charge of the plant, the employees suprisingly treat him as a god. Meanwhile when Richard Dean Anderson badmouths Patty and Selma’s “MacGyver” convention, he finds himself kidnapped by the women. Watch him channel MacGyver to escape the two!

Friday 23 October @ 7.00pm

Will and Jack appear on Today to protest NBC for cutting a gay kiss out of an eagerly-waited sitcom episode. Will is frustrated with Jack on how much he wanted to see that kiss and kisses him. Elsewhere, When Will is set up on a blind date by his boss, he has internal debates on whether or not to go. Of course, Jack gives Will advice on how to be a good blind date. Meanwhile, Grace continues to struggle with her wimpy boyfriend Josh as Karen doles out some typically un-wanted advice.

1.00pm weekdays

She’s got the body everyone’s talking about! Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow tells Oprah what it took to get her body in such fabulous shape…from what she eats to her work out plan. Watch Gwyneth as she discusses her life as a wife, mother and pal to mega-star Madonna. Plus, Iron Chef Mario Batali cooks up a delicious Spanish favourite. And we’re cooking with two viewers in their kitchens at home as Mario helps them prepare a quick and easy 15-minutemeal that their whole family will enjoy.

SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER / 7.30: FINAL 4 PERFORM
MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER / 7.30: FINAL 4 VERDICT

*** INTERNATIONALY RENOWNED MUSICIAN CHRIS ISAAK WILL BE THE GUEST JUDGE AND MENTOR FOR THE SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW ***

THEME: BORN IN THE USA – #1 US HITS

This week the remaining four contestants will be belting out songs that have been #1 hits in the United States of America, in front of international superstar, Chris Isaak who is joining Australian Idol as a guest judge and mentor for this week.

With a plethora of songs to choose from, the Idols will be spoilt for choice, but what will Chris Isaak think of them and their song choice?

With only two weeks to go before the Australian Idol Finale at the Sydney Opera House, this is the second last opportunity the Idols will have to convince Australia to vote for them, in order to remain in the competition. Tensions will be running high but the Idols will need to remain composed in order to deliver a winning performance.

Chris Isaak will impart his valuable advice gained from years as a successful artist in the music
industry on to the Idols as they each have a one-on-one mentor session with him. He will sit alongside regular judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines and Ian “Dicko” Dickson to critique, comment and encourage the Idols as they perform on the Sunday night.

Voting lines open as soon as the final contestant has performed on the Sunday night, giving Australia an opportunity to vote for their favourite contestant and hopefully keep them in the competition.

On Monday night, the bottom three contestants will be announced, as voted by the Australian public. Those three contestants will be required to perform once again and the voting lines will reopen, giving Australia a second chance to save their favourite Idol. The one contestant with the least cumulative votes, from both Sunday and Monday night, will leave the show, bringing the remaining five contestants one step closer to becoming Australian Idol 2008.

Thursday 13 November

Homer finds himself filling in for the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant’s union leader when it comes time to negotiate their new contract with Mr. Burns. Homer is a tough negotiator, despite not knowing the first thing about union organising, and forces Burns to accept the union’s demands on the condition that Homer be removed as leader.

8.30pm monday / NOVEMBER 10

It’s the week that saw the most anticipated event of 2008: the 56th consecutive quadrennial United States presidential election. Political pundits and specialists in electoral rorting Paul McDermott, Claire Hooper and Mikey Robins of GOOD NEWS WEEK have followed the election all year. But that was only foreplay to what promises to be a knee-trembling climax.

So it’s finally here, alongside a worldwide economy crisis, Britney Spears on the comeback and a Sumo Baby! What better time to be tuning into GOOD NEWS WEEK to find out the latest in local and world current affairs alongside special guests The Hon Julie Bishop (Deputy Leader, Liberals), Kitty Flanagan and Adam Spencer.

And don’t forget to cast your votes for the GOOD NEWS WEEK 2008 AWARD S to air later this year. Categories already released are:

GOOD NEWS WEEK 2008 AWARD for ENTERTAINMENT

1. HEAT HER MILS: According to an ex-boyfriend, was turned on if he played with her stump! Cricket, snooker, that sort of thing.

2. GEORGE MICHAEL: Apologised for being boring after he was arrested AGAIN , in a public toilet AGAIN , in possession of drugs AGAIN . That’s an episode of “Kenny’s World” we’d like to see.

3. KYLE SANDILANDS: Gave away tickets to his wedding on his radio show. That’s one way to feel you have friends!

4. DAVID BLAINE: Set the record this year for holding his breath underwater and hanging upside-down. For his next feat, he’ll hang upside down in a toilet near George Michael’s house.

GOOD NEWS WEEK 2008 AWARD for RELIGION (in the year the Catholic Church decided to promote World Youth Day by releasing a Hot Priests calendar)

1. SYDNEY ARCHBISHOP, PETER JENSEN: Threatened to break away from the Anglican Church because it welcomes women and homosexuals. Good thinking Archbishop! You want to encourage less people to go to church!

2. WIVES OF ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS: Demanded equal rights to be suicide bombers . What’s a woman going to do with 72 virgins, start a book club? “This month, the Koran. Again.”

3. GREK & ARMENIAN PRIESTS: Brawled in one of the most sacred churches in Jerusalem. The Greeks won, meaning they face the Arabs in the Final.

4. CAT HOLIC BISHOP ANTHONY FISHER: During World Youth Day celebrations, said people who’d been sexually abused by priests should stop “dwelling crankily”on it.

Go to http://ten.com.au/good-news-week-awards-2008.html to cast your vote.

1.00pm weekdays

We’re not done talking about “why men cheat”! The man who got you all riled up is back! He stirred up a lot of emotions when he was here last and now Dr. Gary Neuman returns to answer more burning questions about men who cheat. Plus, he reveals what he calls his three ways to “affair proof” your marriage. Then, the biggest mistake he claims wives make every day. This is important information that every couple should know.

8.30pm sunday / NOVEMBER 9

This week on the show Rob Schneider will grace Rove’s studio. With movies like Deuce Bigalow and The Hot Chick under his belt, Rob’s appearance on the show should be nothing short of hilarious!

Joining Rob on the guest list this week will be Irish crooners Ronan Keating and Boyzone performing their single “Love You Anyway”.

With all the frivolities on-set, Carrie Bickmore is sure to find it extra hard to read this week’s news with a straight face!

And if you haven’t caught Rove lately you may not have met the crew’s newest recruit, Haydo! You can catch Haydo behind the scenes, sharing insight and intrigue into the world of the show!

Catch all the crew, Rove, Carrie, Pete, Hughesy, Ryan and Hamish & Andy for all the fun and games this Sunday night!

Friday 14 November

After using a miracle hair-restoration product (charged to the company’s health insurance), Homer gets promoted to an executive position, with a full set of hair and a male secretary.