List of programs broadcast by ABC Television (Australian TV network)
| Company type | Public broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
This compilation enumerates television shows that are either currently airing or have previously been broadcast on Australia's ABC Television channels, including ABC TV (formerly ABC1), ABC Family (previously known as ABC2, ABC Comedy, ABC TV Plus), ABC Kids (formerly ABC 4 Kids), ABC Entertains (earlier ABC3, ABC ME), and ABC News (formerly ABC News 24).
News and current affairs
- Locally produced content
- ABC News airs at 7pm on weeknights across NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, NT, WA, and TAS (1956–present)
- National shows produced in Sydney
- 7.30 (2011–ongoing)
- ABC News Mornings has been broadcast since 2010 on both ABC and ABC News
- ABC News at Noon (2005–present on ABC and ABC News)
- ABC News Afternoons airing since 2010 on ABC News
- ABC Late News (2018–present)
- Australian Story (1996 to date)
- The Business (2006 to present)
- Foreign Correspondent has been running since 1992
- Four Corners (1961–present)
- Landline has aired since 1991
- One Plus One (2013–ongoing)
- Planet America originally aired 2012–2013 and resumed from 2016 onward
- Weekend Breakfast has been broadcast since 2012
- National shows produced in Melbourne
- ABC News at Five has been on air since 2012
- China Tonight began airing in 2021 and continues presently
- News Breakfast, which aired on ABC2 from 2008 to 2011 and then moved to ABC from 2011 onwards
- The World has been broadcast since 2010
- National shows produced in Canberra
- Insiders has been airing since 2001
Arts
- Art Works aired between 2021 and 2023
- The Art Of, commenced in 2024 and currently ongoing
- Creative Types with Virginia Trioli, launched in 2024 and presently broadcast
Music
- 'Rage' has been broadcast since 1987; it returned to ABC Entertains in 2024
- 'The Set' has aired from 2018 to the present
- 'The Sound' was broadcast in 2020
- 'Spicks and Specks' originally ran from 2005 to 2011, with additional seasons in 2013, 2014, and from 2021 onwards
Sports talk
- Offsiders, airing since 2006
- That Pacific Sport Show, broadcast from 2020 to present
Sport
- Golf: coverage includes the Women's Australian Open and the Australian Ladies Masters
- Basketball: features the Women's National Basketball League
Annual events
- The Australian of the Year Awards
- Specials for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which aired on Ten from 1998 to 2016 and have been shown on ABC since 2017
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
- The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, broadcast between 1994–1997 and resuming from 2022 onward
- The Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks, which aired on Nine from 1995 to 2005, then on Ten between 2006 and 2008, returned to Nine from 2009 to 2012, and has been shown on ABC since 2013
- Coverage of Tropfest, previously televised by Nine; also aired on Movie Extra from 2007 to 2010, SBS between 2011 and 2013, SBS2 during 2014–2016, Eleven in 2017, and on ABC Comedy from 2018 onward
Other
- National Press Club Speech
- Question Time
Animation
- Archer
- The Legend of Korra
- Wallace and Gromit (seasonal Easter and Christmas specials)
Anime
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
- Dragon Ball Super
- Fruits Basket (2019 version)
- Log Horizon
- Radiant
- Sailor Moon Crystal
Entertainment
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man
- Car SOS (2024 onward on ABC Entertains)
- MythBusters (2024 onward on ABC Entertains and ABC Family)
- Penn and Teller: Fool Us (2011 to present; 2024 onward on ABC Entertains)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Documentary
- David Attenborough Specials (also broadcast on Nine Network and Network 10)
Lifestyle
Children's
- 72 Cutest Animals
- ABC Singsong
- According to Kids
- The Adventures of Paddington
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots
- All Hail King Julien
- Almost Naked Animals
- Alphablocks
- Aliens Love Underpants And...
- Ali-A's Superchargers
- Alva's World
- Andy's Dinosaur Adventures
- Andy's Safari Adventures
- Andy's Wild Workouts
- Arthur (also aired on PBS Kids)
- Athleticus
- Baby Jake
- The Bagel and Becky Show
- The Beachbuds
- Becca's Bunch
- Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
- Best Bugs Forever
- Bing
- Big Block SingSong
- Big Blue
- 'Bob the Builder' (2015 reboot)
- Book Hungry Bears
- 'Bottersnikes and Gumbles' (originally from Seven)
- 'Brave Bunnies' (later transferred to Cartoon Network)
- 'Buddi'
- 'Camp Lakebottom'
- 'Chuggington'
- 'Clangers' (2015 reboot)
- 'Cleopatra in Space'
- 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'
- 'Danger Mouse' (2015 reboot)
- 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' (also aired on PBS Kids)
- 'The Day Henry Met'
- 'Deadly 60'
- 'The Deep' (initially broadcast on Seven)
- 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'
- 'The Dengineers'
- 'Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!'
- 'Digby Dragon'
- 'Dinosaur Train' (first shown on Eleven)
- 'Dinotrux'
- 'Dino Dana'
- 'Dogstar' (originally aired on Nine)
- 'Dog Loves Books'
- 'Dorg Van Dango'
- 'Dot.'
- 'The Drawing Show'
- 'DreamWorks Dragons'
Domestic
- Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (2023)
- Folau (2023)
- Knowing the Score (2023)
- Platypus Guardian (2023)
- The Spooky Files (2023)
- Whiteley on Trial (2023)
News and Current Affairs
- 7 Days (2001–2005)
- The 7.30 Report (1986–2011)
- Asia Pacific Focus (2001–2014)
- Australia Wide (2005–2017)
- Business Breakfast (2002–2003)
- Difference of Opinion (2007)
- The Drum (2010–2023)
- FAQ (1999–2000)
- First Edition (1993–1996)
- George Negus Tonight (2001–2004)
- Inside Business (2002–2013)
- The Investigators (1985–1995)
- Lateline (1990–2017)
- Lateline Business (2006–2010)
- The Link (2017)
- Matter of Fact with Stan Grant (2018)
- Nationwide (1979–1984)
- Stateline (1996–2011)
- This Day Tonight (1967–1978)
Drama
- 1915 (1982)
- A Difficult Woman (1998)
- Adventures of the Seaspray (1967)
- All the Green Year (1980)
- An Accidental Soldier (2013)
- Answered by Fire (2006)
- ANZAC Girls (2014)
- Australian Playhouse (1966–1967)
- Barons (2022)
- Bastard Boys (2007)
- The Beautiful Lie (2015)
- Bed of Roses (2008–2011)
- Bellbird (1967–1977)
- Blue Murder (1995)
- Brides of Christ (1991, later moved to Ten)
- '[Captain James Cook (miniseries)|Captain James Cook]'(1987)
- '[Carlotta film biopic|Carlotta]'(2014)
- '[Cassidy miniseries|Cassidy]'(1989)
- '[Certain Women television series|Certain Women]'(1973–1976)
- '[Changi miniseries|Changi]'(2001)
- '[Children's Hospital Australian TV series|Children's Hospital]'(1997–1998)
- '[Cleverman TV series|Cleverman]'(2016–2017)
- '[Cliffy film|Cliffy]'(2013)
- '[The Code Australian TV series|The Code]'(2014–2016)
- '[Come In Spinner film|Come In Spinner]'(1990)
- '[Correlli]'(1995)
- '[Crownies]'(2011)
- '[Curtin 2007 film|Curtin]'(2007)
- '[The Cut Australian TV series|The Cut]'(2009)
- '[Dangerous Remedy]'(2012)
- '[Devil's Dust]'(2012)
- '[Diary of an Uber Driver]'(2019)
- '[Dirt Game]'(2009)
- '[East of Everything]'(2008–2009)
- '[Embassy TV series|Embassy]'(1990–1992)
- '[Fallen Angels Australian TV series|Fallen Angels]'(1997)
- '[Fireflies TV series|Fireflies]'(2004)
- '[Golden Soak]'(1979)
- '[G.P.] '(1989–1996)
- '[Grass Roots TV series|Grass Roots]'(2000–2003)
Comedy / Entertainment
- 8MMM Aboriginal Radio (2015)
- Aaron Chen Tonight (2017 on ABC2)
- The ABC of (2022–2023)
- Adam Hills Tonight (2011–2013)
- The Adventures of Lano and Woodley (1997–1999)
- The Agony Of... (2012–2015)
- Alvin Purple (1976)
- All My Friends Are Racist (2021)
- American College Football (1991–1996)
- A Moody Christmas (2012)
- Angry Boys (2011, co-produced with HBO)
- At Home with Julia (2011)
- Audrey's Kitchen (2012–2013)
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Documentary / Arts
- #7DaysLater (2013 on ABC2)
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Sports
- Basketball: Coverage of the National Basketball League (NBL) from 1979 to 2001 and again during 2017 to 2018
- Soccer:
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- Blackout, produced by the Aboriginal Programming Unit from 1989 to 1995
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- The Zack Files - Zardip's Search for Healthy Wellness - Zoey 101 - ... - Other titles including Zombie College, Zombie Hotel, Zoo Quest, and Zoom the White Dolphin, which later aired on SBS - Also includes classic series like Z-Cars
See also
- List of live television dramas aired on Australian Broadcasting Corporation during the 1950s
- List of shows aired by Network 10
- List of shows aired by Nine Network
- List of shows aired by Special Broadcasting Service
- List of shows aired by Seven Network
- Compilation of Australian television series