List of programs broadcast by Special Broadcasting Service

SBS (Special Broadcasting Service)

Company type	Public broadcasting
Industry	Television broadcasting
Founded	1978
Headquarters	Sydney , Australia
Area served	Australia
Products	Television programs, news, documentaries, drama, comedy, reality shows, sports coverage
Website	www.sbs.com.au

News and current affairs

• Big Mob Brekky (aired since 2020 on NITV)
• Dateline (broadcasting from 1984 to present)
• The Feed (2013–2019 on SBS VICELAND, then 2020–2022 on SBS)
• Insight (ongoing since 1995)
• NITV News (on NITV since 2008)
• Living Black (airing continuously since 2003)
• The Point (on NITV from 2016 to present)
• SBS Arabic News (launched in 2022 on SBS WorldWatch)
• SBS Mandarin News (introduced in 2022 on SBS WorldWatch)
• SBS World News (running since 1980)
• SBS World Watch (broadcast on SBS and SBS VICELAND since 1993)

Drama

• Erotic Stories (debuted in 2023 and ongoing)
• Firebite (released in 2022 on AMC+, and in 2023 on NITV)
• Night Bloomers (premiered in 2023 and currently airing)
• Safe Home (since 2023 to present)
• True Colours (from 2022 continuing)
• While the Men Are Away (first aired in 2023)

Comedy

• Latecomers (running since 2022)

Reality

• Alone Australia (aired from 2023 onwards)

Factual/Documentaries

• Asking for It (ongoing since 2023)
• Australia Uncovered (airing from 2021 to present)
• The Swap (since 2023)
• Every Family Has A Secret (broadcasting continuously since 2019)
• Going Places with Ernie Dingo (on NITV since 2017)
• The First Inventors (launched in 2023, co-produced with Network 10)
• Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro (from 2023 ongoing)
• Inside Sydney Airport (premiered in 2023, currently airing)
• The Jury: Death on the Staircase (scheduled for 2024)
• Keeping Hope (broadcasting since 2023)
• The Kingdom (released in 2023)
• Larapinta (aired on NITV in 2023)
• Meet the Neighbours (ongoing since 2023)
• Our Law (on NITV, airing since 2020)
• The Swiping Game (since 2020 to present)
• Wildlife ER (airing from 2023 onwards)
• Who Do You Think You Are? (running since 2008)
• Who the Bloody Hell Are We? (premiered in 2023)

Lifestyle

• Adam and Poh's Great Australian Bites (airing since 2023)
• The Cook Up with Adam Liaw (broadcasting from 2021 to present)
• Destination Flavour (ongoing since its debut in 2012)
• Barossa Gourmet with Justine Schofield (released in 2023)
• The Chocolate Queen (originally aired in 2019 on Lifestyle, resumed in 2022 and ongoing)
• Asia Unplated with Diana Chan (since its launch in 2019, still airing)
• Food Safari (broadcast continuously since 2006)
• India Unplated (on air from 2021 to present)
• Khanh Ong's Wild Food (ongoing since its premiere in 2023)
• Luke Nguyen's India (airing from 2023 onwards)
• Paradise Kitchen Bali (since its debut in 2023, currently airing)
• Plat du Tour (broadcast from 2020 to present)
• Strait to the Plate(on NITV, airing since 2021)

Game Shows

• Celebrity Letters and Numbers (airing continuously since 2021)
• Celebrity Mastermind (broadcast from 2020 onwards)
• Mastermind(ongoing since its start in 2019)
• Patriot Brains(since its launch in 2021)

Sport Talk

• Cycling Central (2003–2007, resumed 2010–present)
• SBS Speedweek (since 1995)

Sports

• Futsal: UEFA Futsal Champions League (broadcasting from 2019 onwards)
• Rugby league: Indigenous All Stars (aired on NITV since 2016)
• Soccer: UEFA Women's Champions League (ongoing coverage since 2019)

Licensed through beIN Sports:

• Soccer: International Champions Cup (from 2019 to present)

Licensed via Fox Sports:

• Cycling: Tour de France (continuous since 1980)

Licensed from Optus Sport:

• Soccer: FIFA World Cup (covering events since 1986)

Children's

• Barrumbi Kids (2022 to present on NITV)
• Little J & Big Cuz (aired since 2017 on NITV, also broadcast on ABC Kids)

Music

• Eurovision: Australia Decides (2019–2022)
• National Indigenous Music Awards (2013, resumed from 2020 onward)
• SBS PopAsia (initially on SBS 2011–2013, continuing on SBS VICELAND from 2013)

News

SBS networks provide international news programs throughout the morning, featuring reports from the previous day.

Language	Network/Broadcaster	SBS network
English	APAC Network	SBS
English	ABS-CBN (ANC/Kapamilya Channel)
English	NHK (NHK World-Japan)
English	DD India
English	BBC (BBC One/BBC News)
English	PBS
	ABC	SBS SBS Viceland ('ABC News Nightline')
	Indian Country Today	SBS Viceland
English	APTN
	CBC (CBC TV/CBC News Network)
English	FBC TV
English	Whakaata Māori
English	TRT World
Template:Country data QatarTemplate:Namespace detect showall English	Al Jazeera English SBS SBS Viceland ('Newshour')

Language	Network/Broadcaster	SBS network

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Variety

• Vs. Arashi

Documentary

• Michael Mosley's Wonders of the Human Body

Comedy

• 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (UK; SBS VICELAND)
• Atlanta (USA; SBS VICELAND)
• The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (UK; SBS VICELAND)
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (US; SBS VICELAND)
• Fargo (US; SBS VICELAND)
• Letterkenny (Canada; SBS VICELAND)
• The Orville (USA; SBS VICELAND)

Reality

• Alone (US; SBS VICELAND)
• Alone: The Beast (US; SBS VICELAND)
• Alone: Frozen (US; SBS VICELAND)
• Alone UK (UK; SBS VICELAND)

Game Shows

• Jeopardy! (USA; SBS, SBS VICELAND)

Drama

• The Good Fight (US)
• Gomorrah (Italy)
• The Handmaid's Tale (TV series) (US)
• Hard Rock Medical (Canada)
• Inspector Montalbano (Italy)
• Inspector Rex (Austria, Italy)
• Lost Girl (Canada)
• Luther (US)
• Trickster (Canada; NITV)
• War of the Worlds (US, France)
• World on Fire (UK)

Soap Opera

• Shortland Street (NZ)

Annual Events

• Eurovision Song Contest (1983–present)

Domestic

• 2.6 Seconds (documentary)
• Australia: An Unofficial History (documentary)
• Dreaming Big (children's programming)
• Emily, I Am Kam (documentary)
• Great Australian Road Trips (factual/documentary)
• A Girl's Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking (lifestyle: 2021, 2025)
• Island Echoes with Nornie Bero (lifestyle)
• Journey Home: David Gulpilil (documentary)
• Marion Grasby's Endless Summer (lifestyle)
• Memory Bites with Matt Moran (lifestyle)
• Moonbird (drama)
• Moni (drama)
• Our Medicine (documentary)
• Robodebt (factual/documentary)
• The Secret DNA of Us (documentary)
• Skin in the Game (documentary)
• The Idea of Australia (factual/documentary)
• Warm Props (drama)

International

• Daddy Issues (Daddy Issues) (UK, drama)
• Playing Nice (UK production)
• Sherlock & Daughter (UK, mystery genre)
• Smilla's Sense of Snow
• Travels with Agatha Christie with Sir David Suchet (UK, documentary)
• Virdee (UK, crime drama)

News and current affairs

• Hotline (Hotline) broadcast from 1990 to 2007
• Global Village (Global Village) aired 1998–2015
• Mandarin News Australia aired 2010–2012 on SBS2
• Toyota World Sport broadcast 2005–2006

Drama

• Appetite (2023)
• A Beginner's Guide to Grief (2022)
• Better Man (2013)
• Carla Cametti PD (2009)
• Chainsaw (2009)
• The Circuit (2007–2009)
• Creamerie (2021–present)
• Dead Lucky (2018)
• Deep Water (2016)
• East West 101 (2007–2011)
• Four Years Later (2024)
• The Girl from Steel City (1986)
• Going Home (2000–2001)
• Hungry Ghosts (2020)
• The Hunting (2019)
• In Between (1987)
• The Liberation of Skopje (1981)
• New Gold Mountain (2021)
• On the Ropes (2018)
• One of the Lucky Ones (2009)
• The Principal (2015)
• RAN (Remote Area Nurse) (2006)
• Safe Harbour (2018)
• Saved (2009)
• Sunshine (2017)
• Swift Street (2024)
• The Tailings (2021)
• The Three Sea-Wolves (1980)
• The Tourist (1987)
• Tudawali (1988)
• Under the Skin (1993)
• The Unusual Suspects (2021)
• Women of the Sun (1981)

Comedy

• The Back Side of Television (2021, later transferred to Binge)
• Bogan Pride (2008)
• Danger 5 (2012–2015)
• Dave in the Life (2009–2010)
• Effie, Just Quietly (2001)
• The Family Law (2016–2019)
• House Gang (1996)
• Housos (2011–2013)
• Iggy and Ace (2021)
• John Safran projects: John Safran vs God, John Safran's Music Jamboree
• Kick (2007)
• The Last Year of Television (2020–2021, transitioned to Binge)
• Legally Brown (2013–2014)
• Life Support (2004)
• Marx and Venus (2007)
• Newstopia (2007–2008)
• Pizza (2000–2007)
• Quads! (2001–2002, co-produced alongside Nelvana)
• Speaking in Tongues (2005–2006)
• Swift and Shift Couriers (2008–2011)
• Wilfred (2007–2009)

Variety / entertainment

• In Siberia Tonight (2005–2006)
• Room 101 (2015)
• Salam Cafe (2008)

Reality

• The Chefs' Line (2017–2018)
• Child Genius (2018–2019)
• The Colony (2005)
• Eco House Challenge (2007)
• The Family (2011–2012)
• Family Rules (2017–2020 on NITV)
• Living With The Enemy (2014)
• Look Me in the Eye (2017)
• Nerds FC (2006–2007)
• The Nest (2008–2009)
• Top Gear Australia (2008–2010, subsequently moved to Nine/Paramount+)
• Undressed (2017)

Lifestyle

• Adam and Poh's Malaysia in Australia (2021)
• Adam Liaw's Road Trip for Good (2020)
• Andy & Ben Eat Australia (2017, Food Network)
• Australia's Food Bowl with Stefano De Pieri (2021)
• Born to Cook: Jack Stein Downunder (2017)
• Chef Out West (2021)
• Cook Like an Italian (2019–2022)
• Costa's Garden Odyssey (2009–2011)
• Fashionista (2003–2005)
• Food Lovers' Guide to Australia (1996–2006)
• Gourmet Farmer (2010–2019)
• Hipsters (2015)
• Inside Heston's World (2016)
• Is Your House Killing You? (2007)
• Luke Nguyen's Vietnam (2009–2011)
• Lyndey and Blair's Taste of Greece (2011)
• Malaysia Gourmet with Justine Schofield
• A Middle East Feast with Shane Delia (2021)
• My Family Feast (2009–2010)
• On Country Kitchen (2017)
• Peter Kuruvita's Coastal Kitchen (2016, 2018)
• Poh & Co. (2015–2016)
• Small Business Secrets (2016)
• The Streets with Dan Hong (2022), with a new edition planned for 2024
• Forthcoming lifestyle projects include: Silvia's Tastes Like Home, Taste of the Tropics, among others
• Taste Le Tour (2004–2019)

Game shows

• ADbc (2009)
• HotSpell (2007)
• Letters and Numbers (2010–2012)
• The Squiz (2009)
• Visquiz (1985)

Documentaries

The documentary collection features a wide array of topics, including:

• • Social themes such as Addicted Australia, Australia vs Anxiety, alongside acclaimed productions like Filthy Rich and Homeless
  • Historical and cultural narratives including titles like Australia in Colour, The Australian Wars, plus indigenous-centered works such as First Australians, and NITV premieres like ‘’Her Name is Nanny Nellie’’
  • Health and scientific explorations presented by Dr. Michael Mosley, focusing on wellness and sleep innovations
  • Investigative and human interest stories including ‘’Inside Central Station’’, ‘’Incarceration Nation’’, as well as recent releases like ‘’Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye’’
  • Upcoming documentaries scheduled for 2024 include ‘’Kindred’’, ‘’Last Chance to Save a Life’’, ‘’The Matchmakers’’, among others

This extensive documentary lineup highlights the organisation’s dedication to meaningful storytelling across social, cultural, and scientific fields.

Children's programs

• Captain Socceroo
• Eddie's Lil' Homies (2024 on NITV, co-produced with Netflix)
• Kaleidoscope (1986–1992)
• Tiny Toon Adventures
• Thalu (2020 on NITV, co-produced with ABC Me)

Sports

• Basketball: Coverage of the NBL during 2016–2017 and 2019–2021
• Soccer: Broadcasts of the A-League from 2013 to 2017 on SBS and SBS2, along with the W-League from 2017 to 2020
• Tennis: Televised US Open events between 2017 and 2021

Sport Discussion

• The Full Brazilian (2014)
• League Nation Live (2016, broadcast on NITV)
• The Marngrook Footy Show (aired 2007–2010 on NITV and C31 Melbourne, exclusively on NITV in early 2011, transitioned to ABC2 from 2011 to 2012, then returned to NITV from 2013 through 2019)
• Santo, Sam and Ed's Cup Fever! (2010)
• SBS Courtside (2019–2022)
• Thursday FC (aired on SBS 2 during 2013–2014)
• Under the Grandstand (2005)
• The World Game (2001–2019)

Music

• RocKwiz (2005–2016)
• So Frenchy, So Chic (2005)

Special Broadcasts

• Oz Concert
• Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (coverage from 2014 to 2021)

News

SBS networks aired international news throughout the morning, featuring recordings from the prior day's broadcasts.

Language	Network
English	TVNZ 1
English	Fiji One
Template:Country data MalaysiaTemplate:Namespace detect showall Malaysian	TV1
Filipino	NBN (currently PTV)
Template:Country data VietnamTemplate:Namespace detect showall Vietnamese	VTV (via VTV4)
Template:Country data ChinaTemplate:Namespace detect showall English	CGTN
Template:Country data ChinaTemplate:Namespace detect showall Mandarin	CCTV-4
Template:Country data Hong KongTemplate:Namespace detect showall Cantonese	ATV
Template:Country data Hong KongTemplate:Namespace detect showall Cantonese	TVB Jade
Hindi	NDTV India
Tamil	Polimer TV
Hindi	DD News
Template:Country data United Arab EmiratesTemplate:Namespace detect showall Arabic	Dubai TV
Template:Country data LebanonTemplate:Namespace detect showall Arabic	TL
Greek	CyBC
Greek	ANT1 (via ANT1 Pacific)
German	DW-TV#DW Deutsch
French	TV5Monde
Polish	Telewizja Polska#TVP
Czech	Česká televize#ČT
Hungarian	Magyar Televízió#MTV
Russian	"NTV"

Adult Animation

• Angry Kid (United Kingdom)
• Animal Farm (UK; originally shown on Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
• Aqua Teen Hunger Force (United States; currently airing on 9Go!)
• bro'Town (New Zealand)
• Drawn Together (United States)
• Happy Tree Friends (United States)
• Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (US; now broadcast on 9Go!)
• Night Sweats (Canada)
• The Ricky Gervais Show (UK)
• Robot Chicken (US; currently on 9Go!)
• Robin (Sweden)
• Stripperella (United States)
• South Park (US; aired on SBS from 1997 to 2013, then on SBS VICELAND between 2013 and 2021; also shared with 10 Shake)
• Ugly Americans (United States)

Anime

• Attack on Titan
• Bleach
• Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
• Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
• Gunsmith Cats
• Neon Genesis Evangelion
• Samurai Champloo
• Assassination Classroom
• Space Dandy

Drama

• The Awakening (Singapore)
• Big Love (United States)
• Brookside (United Kingdom)
• Butterfly (United Kingdom)
• Chateauvallon (France)
• Chimerica (United Kingdom)
• Comrades (Greece)
• Conquest of the Sky (France)
• Coronation Street (United Kingdom)
• Dance with Me (Brazil)
• Den of Wolves (Mexico)
• Derrick (Germany)
• The Devil's Games (Italy)
• Drunken City (Greece)
• Dublin Murders (Ireland)
• Empress Wu (Hong Kong)
• Entourage (United States)
• Flight of Eagles (Turkey)
• Funland (United Kingdom)
• A Glass Full of Snow (Italy)
• Half Time (Germany)
• Heart (Italy)
• Heimat (Germany)
• Homeland (United States)
• Italian Stories (Italy)
• Joys and Shadows (Spain)
• Knightfall (United States, Czech Republic)
• The Little Drummer Girl (United Kingdom)
• Little Missy (Brazil)
• Mika (Sweden)
• Mino (Germany)
• The Name of the Rose (Italy)
• The New Pope (Italy, France, Spain)
• Oshin (Japan)
• Oz (United States)
• Police Station (France)
• Project Blue Book (United States)
• Queer as Folk (Canada, United States)
• The Return of the Written Off (Yugoslavia)
• The Salisbury Poisonings(United Kingdom)
• Shrewd Juanita(Spain)
• Spring(Brazil)
• Trust Me(United Kingdom)
• Unit One(Denmark)
• The Victim(United Kingdom)
• Vikings(Canada, Ireland)
• We Are Who We Are(United States, Italy)
• Years and Years(United Kingdom)
• ZeroZeroZero(Italy)

Comedy

• 30 Rock (United States, SBS 2)
• Aaagh! It's the Mr. Hell Show! (United Kingdom, Canada)
• Angry Kid (United Kingdom)
• Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned (United Kingdom)
• The Big Fat Quiz of Sport (United Kingdom)
• Broad City (United States)
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (SBS 2)
• Chappelle's Show (United States, currently on 7mate)
• Community (United States, SBS 2)
• Corner Gas (Canada)
• Crank Yankers (United States)
• Dadı (Turkey, 1984)
• Difficult People (United States)
• Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (United States)
• Drop the Dead Donkey (United Kingdom)
• Drunk History (United States)
• Entourage (United States)
• The Fast Show (United Kingdom)
• Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (USA)
• Funland (United Kingdom)
• Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (United Kingdom)
• Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust (United States)
• Have I Got News for You (United Kingdom)
• KYTV (United Kingdom)
• The Lenny Henry Show (United Kingdom)
• Mystery Science Theater 3000 (United States)
• Nathan for You (United States)
• Nighty Night (United Kingdom)
• Non-Stop Nonsense (United Kingdom)
• Office Gossip (Germany)
• On Becoming a God in Central Florida (United States)
• Pond Life (United Kingdom)
•  Question Team (United Kingdom)
•  The Red Green Show (Canada)
•  Rex the Runt (United Kingdom, currently broadcast on ABC2)

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Magic

• The Secret Cabaret (United Kingdom)

Lifestyle

• Delia Smith's Cookery Course (United Kingdom)
• Floyd on France (United Kingdom)
• Iron Chef (Japan; SBS2)

Factual

• MythBusters (new episodes; repeats also aired on 7mate)
• Greeks of the Sea – explores Greek maritime traditions
• Anatomy for Beginners (Germany)
• Queer Sports (2024)
• TV Around the World (France, 2006)

Reality / Variety

• Alone: The Skills Challenge Series (United States, 2023)
• American Ninja Warrior (United States, currently on 9Go!)
• Fantástico (Brazil)

Children's programs

A wide-ranging collection of international children's shows including:

• European staples such as The Adventures of Chirpy the Sparrow (Poland), Les Aventures de Colargol (France), and Arabela (Czechoslovakia).
• Educational content including the US series The Electric Company and French productions from the Once Upon a Time...’’ series.
• Popular animated titles like Bamse (Sweden), Barbapapa (Netherlands), and The Mole (Czechoslovakia).
• Folklore and cultural narratives from various regions: Cantinflas (Mexico), Safari (Czechoslovakia), and Vayia's Treasure (Greece).

This diverse selection enhances international appeal and serves multiple audience demographics.

Sports

Broadcast rights acquired from beIN Sports:

• Soccer: UEFA Europa League (2009–2014), UEFA Champions League (1980–2018)
• Tennis: French Open (2018–2020)

Rights obtained from Optus Sport (formerly held by Fox Sports between 1993–2004):

• Soccer: English Premier League (1993–2004, 2016–2019)

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABC (Australian TV network)
• List of programs broadcast by Network 10
• List of programs broadcast by Nine Network
• List of programs broadcast by Seven Network
• List of Australian television series