Free to air TV guide: Best shows on free to air Australia


Best Shows On Free To Air

There are hundreds of TV series to watch instantly on free-to-air. To make things that little bit easier we have selected some of the best TV show titles available to watch for free, giving you an easy, digestible selection of content to choose from with our free to air TV guide.

Free to air TV shows in Australia this month

With so many options available to us on streaming TV, it’s easy to miss some of the great shows that free to air TV has to offer. It seems like every day there’s some new show demanding we set aside an evening to binge-watch it, but it can be difficult to keep track of them all during a busy work week.

So here we’re going to help you keep track of what’s on in this free to air TV guide.

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Gladiators (Ten)

 Gladiators Australia 2024

Hosted by Liz Ellis and Beau Ryan, Australia’s Gladiators, the wildly fun and intense sports game show that first graced the screens in the 90s will feature the ever formidable Gladiators and fearless Aussie Contenders for the ultimate face-off. 

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Dessert Masters (Ten)

Dessert Masters

From the makers of MasterChef Australia comes another delectable series that’s bound to elevate your appreciation for desserts in Dessert Masters. For the first time ever, the country’s best pastry chefs will compete for the grand title of Australia’s “Dessert Master”.

Masterchef Australia (Ten)

MasterChef Australia

The beloved cooking show is back with a brand new season. This time around, they’re calling it “Secrets & Surprises”. This is sure to spice the challenge up. The respectable judges –  Andy Allen, Melissa Leong, and the late Jock Zonfrillo – have their hands and plates full as they judge a new batch of wannabe chefs. Read more.

Muster Dogs (ABC)

Muster-Dogs-Season-2

The first season of Muster Dogs, which premiered in 2022, followed a litter of kelpie pups as they began their training with farmers across the country, who spent one year turning them into working dogs. For its second season, the beloved show will introduce a litter of border collies.

Home and Away (Seven)

Home and Away

The second longest drama series in Australia, Home and Away premiered with a ninety minute pilot episode on the Seven Network in 1988. It has since become a television staple, and testament to its success is its global reach, having been broadcast in over eighty countries around the world.

The Doll Factory (SBS)

The-Doll-Factory

Based on Elizabeth Macneal’s bestselling novel of the same name, The Doll Factory is a new period thriller that’s now streaming for free in Australia via SBS On Demand.

The Chase Australia (Seven)

The Chase Australia

Join four contestants as they face the formidable “chaser” in a battle for the bank. With tricky questions and high stakes, each correct answer brings them closer to the grand prize, while one wrong move could spell disaster. Hosted by Larry Emdur. Read more.

The Rookie (Seven)

The Rookie

The Rookie follows John Nolan, a man in his forties who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). While most think it’s midlife crisis that fuelled him to start a brand new career at age 45, John thinks otherwise and goes for it anyway. New episodes will stream on Channel 7 (release date TBA), while older episodes available on demand on 7plus.

Nancy Drew (Nine)

Nancy Drew series

Inspired by a popular series of mystery novels featuring the title character, the Nancy Drew television series features Kennedy McMann as the brilliant young detective. Just when she had put off applying to Columbia University to grieve the loss of her mother, Nancy Drew finds herself caught up in the midst of a murder investigation when town socialite Tiffany Hudson is tragically killed.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Ten)

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! S8

Finally, the latest ninth season of the reality series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is here. Julia Morris and Chris Brown return as the show’s presenters.

Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains (Ten)

Australia Survivor Heroes vs Villains

Aptly named Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains, Australian Survivor’s latest season features contestants divided into two tribes – “Heroes” and “Villains”. The battle of strength and intellect largely manifests in this new instalment, giving us a good look at what it really takes to be an ultimate survivor.

Killing Eve (ABC)

Killing Eve S4

The fourth and final season of the acclaimed series, Killing Eve, is streaming in Australia via ABC. Starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, you can watch new episodes of the show for free.

Married at First Sight (Nine)

Married At First Sight 2022

Australian couples meet for the first time… and get married! Now in its season 9, Married at First Sight continues to be a popular source of fun and lots and lots of guilty pleasure.

SAS Australia (Seven)

SAS Australia 2022

It’s time to get fierce with the new season of SAS Australia. Featuring Ant Middleton as the chief instructor, the program features celebrities as they train vigorously at the expense of personal comfort. Often pushed to their limits, they undergo a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process.

The PM’s Daughter (ABC)

The PM's Daughter

Cat Parkes Pérez is a teen activist whose life is turned upside down when her mother unexpectedly becomes the Prime Minister. The new series consists of 10 episodes and stars Cassandra Helmot and Natalie English in the lead roles.

Sorry For Your Loss (SBS)

Sorry For Your Loss

Both seasons of the TV drama starring Elizabeth Olsen, Sorry For Your Loss, drop on SBS On Demand this month. Olsen plays a young widow, who, after the unexpected death of her husband, struggles to cope. With the tragic loss, she is forced to re-evaluate her life and her relationships with others.

Preppers (ABC)

Preppers

Preppers tells the story of Charlie, a young Aboriginal woman. After experiencing a life-shattering event, she finds herself at the centre of a community of ‘preppers’ planning for the apocalypse at Eden 2.

The Masked Singer (Ten)

The Masked Singer 2021

The Masked Singer Australia returns to your screens for Season 4. Osher Günsberg also returns as the programme’s host, as well as Dave Hughes as judge. The fourth season also introduces new judges, who are: Chrissie Swan, Abbie Chatfield, and Mel B.

Fires (ABC)

Fires TV series

This gripping new series from ABC tells interlinked stories of bravery, heroism, and humanity during Australia’s Black Summer of 2019-2020. The six-part anthology drama features an ensemble cast that includes Eliza Scanlen, Hunter Page-Lochard, Sam Worthington, Richard Roxburgh, Miranda Otto, and Anna Torv.

The Voice Australia (Seven)

The Voice Australia S10

The Seven Network picked up the reality talent show for its tenth season last 2021, continuing with the recently released Season 11. Sonia Kruger returns this year as host while coaches for the new season are Guy Sebastian, Rita Ora, Jessica Mauboy, and Keith Urban.

Ambulance Australia (Ten)

Ambulance workers earn every penny, saving lives every day and adapting to the most challenging or work conditions. Watch some of our country’s heroes as they hit the streets and respond to emergencies.

Lego Masters Australia (Nine)

Lego Master Australia Season 3

Lego blocks may be made for kids but they are serious business with adults too. Lego Masters Australia has expert ‘builders’ competing against each other. Each week one contestant gets eliminated. Get ready to build with Lego Masters Australia.

Most popular TV shows on free to air

Free to air TV is home to hundreds of exciting local and international shows, which means there’s plenty of best shows on free to air to try.

From reality TV favourite MasterChef Australia and long-time soap opera Home and Away, as well as some of TV’s acclaimed classics Doc Martin and the original Full House, you’ll find lots of great shows to watch. Check out some noteworthy selection and most recent releases below:

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Watch free to air TV with these streaming services

There’s lots more to watch of free to air TV this month as well, from Tenplay to ABC iView, you won’t need to miss a second of your new favourite shows thanks to the networks’ free on-demand catch-up services – be sure to sign up for an account with them if you’re asked to, as it opens up access to many more shows to stream and lets you keep track of what you’ve seen.

Whether your favourite TV is drama from SBS On Demand, sport or reality from 7Plus, or comedy from 9Now, you’ll find more to love than ever before across the many and varied channels on Australia’s free to air TV!

What’s on free to air TV tonight?

Use this free to air TV Guide to find out what to watch on your favourite free to air channels live this week:

Streaming alternatives to free to air TV

If you’ve run out of things to watch on free-to-air or can’t find anything that you like on our free to air TV guide, there’s a whole new world of content waiting for you with some of Australia’s streaming providers.

Best of all, you can take advantage of free trials to access hundreds, or even thousands of TV shows to stream, movies, documentaries, and so much more. Check out the streaming free trials you can use from some of the best providers in Australia below:

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  • Standard Monthly
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • Exclusive content
  • Stream in HD on up to two devices
  • $9.99/mth
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  • New customers: 7-day free trial
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  • No Lock-in Contract
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  • SD or HD, stream on 2 devices
  • Watch live Ashes, BBL, NBA + more
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  • 7-Day Free Trial
  • Basic with Ads
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • Stream in HD on a single device
  • 25,000+ hours of the world's best shows & movies
  • $10/mth
$10/mth
Min Cost - $10/month after free trial

Essentials
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  • Essentials
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • 30+ channels: Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Comedy and News
  • $25/mth
$25/mth
Min Cost - $25 over 1 month

Standard Monthly
  • Standard Monthly
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • Stream in full HD & up to 5.1 audio
  • Downloads on up to 10 devices
  • $13.99/mth
$13.99/mth
Min Cost - $13.99 over 1 month

Monthly Subscription
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  • Monthly Subscription
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • New docos added weekly
  • Unlimited streaming on any device with a DocPlay Premium subscription
  • $7.99/mth
$7.99/mth
Min Cost - $7.99/month

Monthly Subscription
  • 30-day free trial
  • Monthly Subscription
  • No Lock-in Contract
  • Titles available in 4K
  • Use 3 screens at the same time
  • $9.99/mth
$9.99/mth
$9.99/month after 30 days free trial

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