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On Wednesday (2 December) new episodes of Oprah replace the rebroadcasts that have been running on SABC3 since mid-September.

As happens annually, the season ends it's run before the end of the year so the show runs with repeats until the new season starts in the new year.

Ten episodes of this year's Season 23 haven't been broadcast yet though because the episodes have been outstanding from the US.

SABC3 have confirmed that the remaining episodes have arrived and will be broadcast from this Wednesday, 2 December. They run until Saturday, 12 December.

Then, on Monday, 15 December, the new 24th season premieres: as the Season 23 Finale. Whack but as-it-is.

Word from the channel is that this is how the episodes are distributed: the premiere is titled: "Oprah Season 24 Kick Off Party" and the show distributes the episode as a wrap to Season 23.

Season 24 will begin it's full daily run on Tuesday, 19 January 2010.

In the meantime, this is the line-up of premiere episodes coming up:

Wednesday, 2 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah In Washington, DC
(This episode was originally scheduled to be on in April but wasn't broadcast at the time.)

Oprah broadcasts from the world-famous Kennedy Center Opera House for a celebration of President Obama's inauguration. The show features special celebrity guests and an exclusive, one-time-only music performance in front of a star-studded audience.

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher stop by, and stars including Scarlett Johansson and more share special messages about what this inauguration means to them. Musicians include Bono, Will.i.am, Faith Hill, Seal, David Foster and Mary J. Blige.


Thursday, 3 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah’s Fridays Live: Tyler Perry

Oprah, Ali Wentworth, Mark Consuelos and Gayle King talk about hot topics. Also, writer, director, producer and star Tyler Perry talks about his film Madea Goes To Jail.

Then, Oprah chats about her "O Magazine" interview with First Lady Michelle Obama. Plus, an introduction to Oprah's new baby, which she got during a visit to an animal shelter.


Friday, 4 December 2009
No Oprah because of cricket: the 5th ODI between South Africa versus England.


Saturday, 5 December 2009 at 14h30
Medical Mistakes; Dr OZ Talks With Actor Dennis Quaid

More people in the United States die from medical mistakes than from breast cancer, AIDS and car accidents combined.

It's a major health issue that will touch almost every single American at one point in their lives. Dr. Oz investigates medical mistakes and their impact.

Actor Dennis Quaid talks about the simple mistake that nearly killed his newborn twins. Then, a woman who underwent a mastectomy, but never had breast cancer.

Plus, Dr. Oz shares a checklist on how to prevent medical mistakes from happening to you.


Monday, 7 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah Fridays Live: Kelly Clarkson

Oprah, Mark Consuelos, Ali Wentworth and special guest panelist, actress Jenny McCarthy talk about more hot topics.

Then, singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson (whose coming to South Africa next year) sings some of her greatest hits, including her number one single from her album All I Ever Wanted.


Tuesday, 8 December 2009 at 17h35
Dr OZ Extreme Life Extension

Is it possible to live to be 120? 150? On today's show, Dr. Oz shows new and innovative ways to live longer.

Oprah and Dr Oz talk to followers of a radical diet who believe it will help them live well into their second century of life with vitality.

Then, find out how you can burn up to 700 calories without any exercise. Plus, a new high-tech treatment that celebrities swear by.


Wednesday, 9 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah's Most Jaw-Dropping Performances

Oprah presents record-breaking, jaw-dropping performances that make you ask: How did they do that?

The show looks back at some of the most amazing moments on the Oprah stage.

First, he's part rock star and part Houdini. Chris Angel gets the audience hyperventilating.

Then, Simon Cowell calls him "one of the best" - the $100 million man who's taking Vegas by storm.

Plus, what happened to the shy cell phone salesman whose voice was heard around the world?


Thursday, 10 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah’s All Time Favourite Recipes

Oprah dishes out some of her favorite recipes. Food Network star Miss Paula Deen returns to finish her sour cream pound cake. Plus, Donald Trump's chef shows how to make his famous key lime pie.

Then, Oprah gives super cook Rachel Ray a run for her money and Tom Cruise heats up the kitchen (argh, spare us.)

Also, a sweet deal for all the chocolate lovers.


Friday, 11 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah Best Viewer Surprises

They can happen anywhere, anytime, to anybody. Oprah's surprised more than 1,500 unsuspecting guests and on today’s show, Oprah viewers decided which ones were the best.

First, Oprah looks back on the huge surprise the show pulled off for a special 10-year-old co-host that nearly left her in tears.

Then: what happened when musician Bon Jovi gave his biggest fan a surprise of a lifetime and the legendary Stevie Wonder surprised the Star Search Grand Champion on our stage.

Plus, one superstar is waiting in the wings to surprise an audience member.


Saturday, 12 December 2009 at 14h30
Exclusive Summer Headlines: Lisa Ling; The Man Called Father; ESPN’s Erin Andrews

For the first time since her sister was freed, Lisa Ling returns to The Oprah Show. Then, the priest called "Father Oprah."

Plus, ESPN's Erin Andrews's only interview about the nude video scandal that turned her world upside down.


Monday, 14 December 2009 at 17h35
Oprah Season 24 Kick Off Party

The Oprah Show takes to the streets - to Chicago's Michigan Avenue with the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, Rascal Flatts and James Taylor. At the party to celebrate a new upcoming season: with party guests Jennifer Hudson, Rascal Flatts and Criss Angel.

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Once these episodes end, the show returns to rebroadcasts until the new season starts.

This article was updated on Tuesday, 1 December 2009.

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