SBS Viceland - Programs and Schedules

TV.Cynic · February 25, 2024, 8:42am

Scrubs - Season 2

From Monday 4 March 11:40pm double episodes

Fill your prescription for laughs with a second dose of Scrubs. The doctors of Sacred Heart Hospital make their rounds in the most surreal comedy on television. Will J.D. get together with Elliot, and will Carla finally accept Turk’s wedding proposal?

Unleash

Friday 8 March 2024 9:55 pm

Raw, relatable and a little bit raunchy, viewers are instantly drawn into the lives of these diverse women and their incredible stories of resilience. Follow each character as they uncover their inner spark and a means for solace, whilst preparing to take the stage for their upcoming burlesque show.

Filmed across South Australia, Unleash follows participants over nine weeks through a dance program that culminates in a beautifully bold, on-stage performance. The diverse group of women share an inspiring message: that dance is accessible to everyone, no matter their age, size or pressures put on them by society, and that every woman can be capable of unleashing an inner self-confidence.

Ten Year Old Tom - seasons 1 & 2

A cartoon with a girl playing the flute, another clarinet and a boy in the middle with a bassoon

Can a kid grow up these days without being corrupted by the world around him? In this animated comedy our main character Tom grapples with this dilemma each day just by waking up and leaving his house, where bad influences seem to lurk around every corner… stressed out parents, shady bus drivers and teachers who long for the glory days. Tom is just trying to be a good kid, but when the grown-ups around him engage in such questionable behaviour, it’s up to him to determine right from wrong.

Keep your ears peeled for some famous voices like John Malkovich, Gillian Jacobs and Jennifer Coolidge.

Ten Year Old Tom seasons 1 & 2 premieres Monday 11 March on SBS On Demand. Double episodes air weekly on SBS VICELAND from Monday 11 March at 9:25PM.

Billie-joe_Crossley · February 28, 2024, 2:33am

Not only is Scrubs (which the second season is on March 4) on Viceland, it’s (still) also on Disney+, and the seasons of the show are on DVD as well.

JBar · February 28, 2024, 9:14am

Quite normal for a show to be on a TV broadcaster and a Streaming service at the same time? And DVDs as well?

yellow_sock · March 4, 2024, 11:49am

I just noticed that Viceland has been airing four episodes of The Movie Show (with David and Margaret), every morning. Weekdays 10am-12pm. It was in the guides all of last week, this week and next week. Am not sure how long this has been airing in that slot though.

Obviously there for a filler. But would be nice to see the odd episode airing in primetime, even if its there to fill in a random gap.

Sully · March 4, 2024, 9:12pm

Been there for some time now, they’re also on SBS On Demand. However not all seasons, I think at random, usually after whatever is broadcast. At last check they were showing eps from late 90s/early 2000s.

TV.Cynic · March 7, 2024, 10:47pm

Vikings: The Rise And Fall

From Tuesday 12 March 8:30 PM

Discover the story of 300 years of the relentless and far-reaching Viking Empire. Pirates, raiders, traders – they were an unstoppable and fearless force that no one saw coming.

TV.Cynic · March 14, 2024, 6:45am

Count Abdulla

From Tuesday 26 March 11:10 PM, FTA premiere, previously on SBS On Demand

Abdulla Khan is stuck in an identity crisis - caught between his mum’s Islamic traditions and his hedonistic friends. But when Abdulla is bitten by Kathy - a hundred-year-old vampire from Essex - he suddenly becomes the ultimate outsider.

The Lost Colony Of Roanoke

Sunday 24 March 8:30 pm

In 1587, a group of settlers land off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island to establish the first English Colony in America. But only a few years later, the 115 men, women and children seemingly vanish without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues. The search to find out their fate has endured for over 400 years. Can new technology finally tell us what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

Senses of Cinema

Wednesday 27 March 9:30 pm

Senses Of Cinema, by John Hughes and Tom Zubrycki, charts the cultural life of late 20th century Australia through the rise, fall, and afterlife of the Filmmaker’s Co-operatives – the passionate individuals who moved through them, and the powerfully independent films they made.

Many of Australia’s most celebrated independent filmmakers began their creative lives in the Filmmakers Co-ops. Dedicated, energetic and young, filmmakers like Jan Chapman, Gillian Armstrong, and Phillip Noyce, fondly acknowledge the formative influence that was the Sydney Filmmaker’s Co-op. By the early 80s, conflicts between the community-based cooperatives and the managerial style of centralised government bureaucracy, challenged the Co-ops’ viability, and led to their ultimate demise. The Co-ops’ stories and films are vibrant, surprising, and essential to Australian cultural history. It’s time to tell their tale.

JohnsonTV · March 23, 2024, 11:12pm

Dark Side of Comedy (Season 2)

Tuesday 26 March 9:25 pm (double episodes)

Featuring different comics and their personal journeys, explores the internal battles, unexpected fame and societal pressures in the comedy world.

TV.Cynic · March 30, 2024, 11:41pm

New Wave: Dare To Be Different

Wednesday 3 April 9:35pm

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR.

In 1982, a small group of radio visionaries knew they couldn’t compete with the mega-stations in New York City. With one brave decision, they changed the sound of radio forever. Program Director Denis McNamara, the 'LIR crew, and the biggest artists of the era tell the story of how they battled the FCC, the record labels, mega-radio and all the conventional rules to create a musical movement that brought the New Wave to America.

Take A Chance

Wednesday 10 April 9:30 pm

Take A Chance is an unimaginable documentary about a stalker, Gert Van Der Graaf and ABBA superstar Agnetha Fältskog.

Set against the backdrop of ABBA’s rise to fame, the story follows Gert’s discovery of ABBA at just 8 years old. That discovery rapidly turns into an obsession over Agnetha Fältskog. That passion motivates Gert to save money, learn Swedish, and eventually move to Sweden. After several chance encounters, the unimaginable happens and the two strike a relationship. For Agnetha their relationship would eventually come to an abrupt end. But for Gert, it was just beginning…

Follow the hair-raising, intertwining story about stalkers and stardom, reality… and the far-reaching lengths of the imagination. Dive deep into the minds of obsessed superfans, the explosive media and friends who rallied behind Agnetha, and Gert– a complex character whose intentions seem innocent, but whose actions tell a different story.

Mass Shooting USA

Friday 12 April 10:10 pm

Mass Shooting USA will bring the viewer inside their lives and the shootings that left them shattered, make real the scale of daily gun violence, and demonstrate how consistent gun violence makes America a uniquely dangerous country amongst the industrialized democracies of the world. And by connecting directly with a diversity of victims of gun violence, viewers will find themselves in these stories.

Faithless

From Monday 15 April 9:30 pm

After Sam and Tracy attend a tense meeting at their daughter’s school, Tracy is tragically killed by an ice-cream-van.

Egyptian-Irish Sam must raise his three daughters with some support from his Egyptian father and Irish mother-in-law, and his narcissistic half-brother. The girls struggle to cope with their loss: Layla turns to Islam, Nancy finds comfort with her family, whilst Lina struggles the most. Hard for Sam to help when she can’t stand him.

Somehow, they find light in darkness and humour in these sad times and Sam discovers the strength to step up and carry on.

Travel Man - Season 12

From Tuesday 23 April 8:30 pm

Travel Man is back for a quartet of minibreaks starting in Trieste, where Alan Davies accompanies Joe Lycett for 48 hours in northern Italy. They soak up the history of this former major seaport of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from the moment they check in to their heritage hotel, housed in a former insurance company.

yellow_sock · April 6, 2024, 6:41am

Since 1 January until yesterday, Jeopardy has been airing new episodes of the show, and as double episodes. And it seems like we were nearing to being up to date at the US airings. And perhaps reverting back to single episodes nightly.

But looking at online guides and on print, the show is going back to repeat mode on Monday, and with Alex Trebek episodes.

Am hoping it’s a mistake, and it is getting new episodes. The recent bunch of episodes were “Invitational Tournament”, where past contestants return to earn a spot in the Masters Series.

Am not sure if SBS has ever aired the Masters Series (the smartest of the lot).

cmo · April 9, 2024, 8:48am

Yes it’s disappointing that they’ve gone back to repeats despite it being the legend that is Alex.

Unfortunately looks like we caught up to the US. Who knows what happens next. Are they stockpiling the episodes so they can resume double eps in a few months time.

Also I don’t think we get the prime time specials that air on ABC in the US. It’s a shame as they are epic episodes with all the great players.

TV.Cynic · April 10, 2024, 5:59am

Faithless

From Monday 15 April 9:30pm double episodes

After Sam and Tracy attend a tense meeting at their daughter’s school, Tracy is tragically killed by an ice-cream-van.

Egyptian-Irish Sam must raise his three daughters with some support from his Egyptian father and Irish mother-in-law, and his narcissistic half-brother. The girls struggle to cope with their loss: Layla turns to Islam, Nancy finds comfort with her family, whilst Lina struggles the most. Hard for Sam to help when she can’t stand him.

Somehow, they find light in darkness and humour in these sad times and Sam discovers the strength to step up and carry on.

TV.Cynic · April 18, 2024, 11:11pm

Hi, This Is My Penis

Friday 26 April 9:25 PM

This sympathetic, but profound and essential investigation, led by Kim Lévesque-Lizotte, aims to clarify why men send photos of their penises. What is behind their “dick pics”? What do these pictures symbolise? Desire, power, exhibitionism, narcissism, sexism, fear of rejection? To find out, the documentary tries to elicit answers from both sides.

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

Saturday 27 April 8:30 PM

Witness live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest), an annual event showcasing the heritage of the region and attended by hundreds of thousands every year.

Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world. Featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Jimmy Buffet, Earth, Wind & Fire, Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen, Irma Thomas and many others, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover

Sunday 28 April 8:30 PM

Elon Musk had a long and often troubled relationship with Twitter. Discover Musk’s journey from one of the platform’s most provocative users to its sole proprietor, with unique insights into his acquisition of the company, Twitter’s role in free speech and the company’s uncertain future.

The Great Amazon Heist

Tuesday 30 April 9:30 PM

Writer, filmmaker, and internet trickster Oobah Butler takes on Amazon. He goes undercover at one of Amazon’s biggest fulfilment centres in the UK, to see first-hand the conditions faced by workers, and hacks the algorithm to get a fake product to number one.

I Get Knocked Down

Wednesday 1 May 8:30 PM

Part music documentary, part unflinching character study, part a punk version of ‘A Christmas Carol’. I Get Knocked Down is a surreal and deeply human story of the most audacious anarchist music experiment and a call to arms to those who think activism is best undertaken by someone else.

The Great Erection Deception: The Stiff Nights Story

Friday 3 May 9:20 PM

This is the true story about a Mormon and a vegan who got together to create a sexual supplement that would compete with giant Viagra. They called the pill Stiff Nights; it sold in its millions and found happy customers across America. But there was no happy ending for its creators….

The Matrix Generation

Saturday 4 May 8:30 PM

In 1999, a unique cinematographic object shook an entire generation and reached the top of the box-office world-wide. The Matrix saga was born and quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon making famous a duo of filmmakers: the Wachowskis. The film’s prophetic aspects are explored in this unprecedented documentary, exploring the many social and political issues it foresaw: use of technologies, hacking, gender and identity issues, and fake news.

Forging ahead, the Wachowskis’ films helped lead a global fight for emancipation, inspiring generations in their quest for truth, choice and freedom.

JohnsonTV · April 22, 2024, 4:22am

This documentary will only be streaming on SBS on Demand from April 27 to May 11, so better be quick.

TV.Cynic · May 1, 2024, 9:39am

Alone Denmark - Season 6

From Sunday 12 May 5:45 pm

This season of Alone Denmark explores the question; is two better than one? Two couples and two solo contestants are sent out into the wilderness to see if they have what it takes to survive alone.

Participants include Carl, a former contestant, who returns for revenge after having previously been forced to tap out last season. And after losing his dad, Simon ventures on his journey to deal with his grief and to put his life into perspective. Who among this group of survivalists will win?

TV.Cynic · May 6, 2024, 8:58am

he Food That Built The World - Season 3

Saturday 18 May 5:55 PM

Discover the fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat, and tears to get to the nation’s heart through its stomach.

The Specials: A Message To You

Monday 20 May 9:25 PM

The Specials emerged in the late 1970s during a time of great social, political, and economic upheaval in England. These deep subjects heavily influenced their music right up to the present day. The band’s songs ‘Ghost Town’, ‘Gangsters’, and ‘Too Much Too Young’ bravely tackled issues of racism, unemployment, and social inequality, unafraid to reflect England’s shadow back onto itself.

With the passing of Terry Hall this film reflects on The Specials’ cultural impact. They were not just a musical phenomenon, but a cultural one that influenced fashion, style, popular culture, trends and even the mood of the entire nation. This film explores how their legacy lives on in contemporary culture and how their influence can still be seen in modern art, fashion, and media. Their messages are universal. They soundtrack moments in history.

JohnsonTV · May 8, 2024, 9:49am

Deadline is told that Channel 4 has been sitting on the current series since it was delivered last year and there are no plans to record a new series this year.

“We have already shot episodes which are ready to air,” said a spokeswoman. “To keep the show current we will shoot further episodes nearer transmission.”

Channel 4 wasn’t able to say when the new episodes will be shot.

Deadline understands that talent availability plays a factor in filming and Cats Does Countdown has always been ordered ad hoc but sources tell us they feel the delay is a reflection of Channel 4’s continued grapple with the ongoing slowdown and attempts to further spread out its shows across the schedule.

TV.Cynic · May 16, 2024, 7:21am

Our Guy In Colombia

Tuesday 28 May 8:30 pm

Guy Martin loves exploring a country at street-level to find out what makes it tick. This time he’s visiting Colombia, finding out if one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse countries in the world can finally escape its long history of drugs and violence.

TV.Cynic · May 28, 2024, 6:22am

Alone - season 10

10 Alone season 10 participants stand in shallow water

Ten new participants compete to win $500,000 in Alone US’ most remote location yet, Reindeer Lake, Northern Saskatchewan. Who will win the ultimate game of survival?

Alone US season 10 premieres Tuesday 4 June on SBS On Demand. Episodes air weekly on SBS VICELAND starting Tuesday 4 June at 8:30PM.

Tiny Beautiful Things

Based on the best-selling collection by Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things is about a woman — Clare (Kathryn Hahn) — who becomes a revered advice columnist when her own life is falling apart. When we first meet Clare, her marriage to her husband Danny is on its last leg. Her daughter, Rae (Swift Street star Tanzyn Crawford), will barely talk to her. And her once-promising writing career is non-existent. So when a friend suggests taking over an advice column, Clare thinks she’s the last person for the job…when she may be completely qualified.

Tiny Beautiful Things premieres Monday 10 June on SBS On Demand. Episodes air on SBS VICELAND weekly from Monday 10 June at 9:25PM.

TV.Cynic · May 28, 2024, 10:21pm

Climate Changers

Wednesday 5 June 10:30 pm

Climate Changers follows Tim Flannery’s search for leadership on climate change. Where are the leaders who will drive change? How might they succeed where others have failed? Tim poses these questions as he meets global leaders from the corridors of power and frontlines of climate change.

Sex Before The Internet - Season 2

From Friday 7 June 2024 9:20 pm

Explore the most iconic strip clubs and adult films that defined an era, before the world of sex was just a click away on your phone, and revisit the iconic rebels who pushed the limits.

Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings

From Saturday 8 June 8:30 pm

Through trials, false starts, injuries and near death experiences, the team behind the Lord of the Rings built a whole world from scratch, invented new technologies, and made and broke a studio in the process.

Icons Unearthed details the histories of media franchises that have resonated with audiences around the world. Interviews with cast, crew, and experts will reveal never-before-heard stories about the most iconic film and television series of all time.

Forged In Fire - Season 9

From Monday 10 June 6:15 pm

Four master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history’s most iconic edged weapons. A panel of judges will test the weaponry, and the final contestant to survive elimination will win the title of champion.

Tiny Beautiful Things

From Monday 10 June 9:25 pm

Based on Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling collection, Tiny Beautiful Things is about a woman, Clare (Kathryn Hahn) whose marriage to her husband, Danny (Quentin Plair) is on its last leg. Her daughter, Rae (Tanzyn Crawford) barely talks to her; and her writing career is non-existent. When a friend suggests taking over an advice column, Clare thinks she’s the last person for the job.