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New on TV today: Wednesday 22 February

Written by Shows Editor from the blog New Shows and Seasons on 22 Feb 2023
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Fleishman is in Trouble

Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Drama, Miniseries

Fleishman is in Trouble

Recently divorced 41-year-old Toby Fleishman dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail end of medical school.

But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife Rachel disappears leaving him with 11-year-old Hannah and 9-year-old Solly and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return.

As he balances parenting, the return of old friends Libby and Seth, a potential promotion at the hospital that is a long time coming, and all the eligible women that Manhattan has to offer, he realises that he'll never be able to figure out what happened to Rachel until he can finally face what happened to their marriage in the first place.

It's about life. And marriage. And so much more.

The series stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan and Adam Brody, and is based on the New York Times bestseller.
 

Frozen Secrets

Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary, Nature

Frozen Secrets

This is a journey through time to unearth some icy treasures.

The glaciers of the Alps are melting down due to climate change, releasing an invaluable treasure - artefacts, human beings and other testimonies of the past preserved in the ice.

Historians have found objects from the First World War when the Frontline was over 3,000 metres high.

The objects today make us aware of how hard the lives of soldiers were at these altitudes.

Also, glacier archaeologists found wooden remains from the Bronze Age that give us fascinating information about life about 4,000 years ago.

A very special discovery were the remains of a couple that died on the glacier 75 years ago.

Their daughter Marceline had never given up hope that her parents would one day be found - the ice made it possible.
 

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.

The Murdaughs were one of South Carolina's most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unraveling of their legacy.

When Paul Murdaugh – the alleged driver of the boat – and his mother Maggie are found brutally murdered, a century of corruption, power, and cover-ups in the Low Country is brought to light.

The three-part series will feature firsthand accounts from those on the boat that fateful night, many of whom have not spoken about the crash or double homicide of Maggie and Paul until now.

They include Paul Murdaugh's longtime girlfriend, Morgan Doughty; Mallory Beach's childhood friends, Miley Altman and Connor Cook; Mallory's boyfriend, Anthony Cook; and several others.
 

Ben Fogle: Return to the Wild 3

Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Docu-Reality, Documentary Series

Ben Fogle: Return to the Wild 3

Adventurer Ben Fogle revisits people around the world who turned their backs on the rat race to set up homes in some of Earth's most remote locations.

Ben returns to Norway to meet the woman living on a remote island.

He revisits the owner of a guest house located deep in the Sahara.

And he goes to Wales to find out how a family who built their own eco home are coping.

Ben discovers what's changed for these compelling characters as he learns about the challenges they've faced since he first spent time with them.

Is life in the wild still their ultimate dream?
 

S.W.A.T. 5

Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama

S.W.A.T. 5

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialised tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles.

Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager.

Hondo's elite unit includes David "Deacon" Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first.

Then there's Christina "Chris" Alonso, a skilled officer and the team's canine trainer; and Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations.

Also on the team is Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team.

Finally there's Jim Street, the team's cocky newest member who is re-instated to S.W.A.T. after being fired for compromising the unit.

Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau.

Following Captain Jessica Cortez's departure for the FBI, the Mayor assigns Lieutenant Piper Lynch to SWAT as a tactical consultant, where she challenges the team's field strategy, which raises questions about her loyalty.

With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.

In the Season 5 premiere, "Vagabundo": In the aftermath of his decision to speak out in the press, Hondo retreats to a quiet town in Mexico to reassess his life and professional future, only to find himself reluctantly drawn into one local family's fight for justice.
 

The Chi 5

Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Drama

The Chi 5

The Chi is a coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence, but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

This season delves deeply into the many joys and complications of Black love: relationships, children, career, community and self.

Emmett and Tiff forge ahead as co-parents, while Tiff grows closer with Rob.

Kevin finds new love in an unexpected place, while Jake and Papa try to resolve things with Jemma and Maisha.

New mom Kiesha works to build her life with baby Ronnie, while Nina and Dre work at rebuilding their union as they support Lynae.

Jada assesses her life post-cancer and where Suede fits, while Darnell considers the past for guidance on his future with Dom.

Roselyn's new pet project places her at odds with Tracy.

Meanwhile, with a push from Douda and a helping hand from Shaad, Trig considers a political run that might help his city, but at what cost to him and his family?

In the Season 5 premiere, "Overnight Celebrity": Emmett attempts to win Tiff back and Kiesha looks to start a new chapter for her and her son.

Kevin takes his passion to a new level and Jake tries out for the basketball team.

Papa's announcement at the school pep rally quickly takes a turn for the worse and Jada hits a roadblock in her relationship with Suede.

Trig takes a major step while continuing his efforts to protect the community.

Douda and an old face return to visit Tracy.
 

Family or Fiancé 4

Channel: 1Magic (DStv 103)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality

Family or Fiancé 4

In this high-stakes social experiment, there will be disagreements, heartbreak, resolutions and hopefully healing, as engaged couples seek the blessings of their disapproving families before their upcoming weddings.

The couples and extended families live under one roof for three days and participate in activities designed to strengthen their bond, unpack their differences, and show some very complicated relationships in a whole new light.

In the end, will the experience confirm the families' concerns, leaving these couples to reconsider their unions?

Or will it provide the families with a renewed understanding and persuade them to give their blessings to the couple's happily ever after?

In the Season 4 premiere, "Shanika and Justin: Lies, Lies, Baby": The new season kicks off with an episode featuring Shanika and Justin, a young couple ready to wed but unresolved family issues have put the celebration on hold.

While Shanika attempts to reconcile with her estranged brother, Toney, information about her past, and a shocking story about a prior pregnancy and baby that disappeared, causes Justin and his family great concern.

Shanika's family is convinced that Justin might have second thoughts if he knew about all of the lies that Shanika has told in her past, and they are ready to expose it all.
 

Web of Death

Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series

Web of Death

This six-episode docuseries follows the investigations of online sleuths as they use digital footprints, DNA databases and the power of social media to solve gruesome, mysterious and bizarre murder cases.

Each episode chronicles a new investigation, focusing on one amateur detective and one case - from identifying a skull found inside a bucket of cement at a truck stop to a Jane Doe in a California orchard to tracking down a lottery winner who suddenly disappeared to more personal tragedies like a father's search for his teenage daughter's shooter.

The show highlights the incredible persistence, attention to detail and vast networks that help these web sleuths find answers others could not.

In the series premiere, "Jackpot Murder": When struggling labourer Abraham Shakespeare wins a $30m lottery jackpot, it seems like his fortunes have changed for good.

But when Abraham suddenly disappears, Tricia Griffiths and her crack team of online forum detectives hunt to uncover the truth.
 

Embarrassing Bodies 2

Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 23h15
Genre: Reality

Embarrassing Bodies 2

Dr Christian Jessen and Dr Pixie McKenna are back and now they're joined by Dr Priya Manickavasagar and leading cosmetic dentist Dr James Russell – between them they've got every orifice covered.

In the Season 2 premiere, "Pelvic Floor": This week's episode starts with a visit to the clinic for 21-year-old Rebecca.

She's always had noticeably asymmetric breasts (in common with many women in the UK) but pregnancy has accentuated this problem and left her with a severe imbalance.

Dr Pixie sends Rebecca to a specialist to see if anything can be done to rectify the problem.

The specialist performs a surgical procedure to give Rebecca more balanced and symmetrical breasts.

Next through the clinic doors is Mark, who's firing on all cylinders – but unfortunately he's firing blanks.

As a long-term diabetic, Dr Christian suspects this might be connected with his erectile problems, but first sends him for a check-up on his prostate.

Tests reveal that damage to nerves is causing a condition called retrograde ejaculation, where the semen is entering his bladder instead of leaving through the end of the penis.

In our truck stop Dr Christian sees a case of neuroma, an overgrowth of nerve tissue that is benign, but can be removed surgically if necessary, whilst Dr Pixie sees a patient who is suffering from keloid scars, which are too far developed to be treated effectively.

There's also a case of a birthmark on the tongue, and an instance of melasma that has lead to an overgrowth of pigment on the patient's face.

Pixie recommends make-up to start with, before considering lazer treatment in the future.

Dr Christian next sees a young lady suffering from one of the most common conditions that doctors see – warts.

Luckily, Christian is able to freeze the warts off in the surgery, and with some home treatments she should be able to keep them under control herself.

Dr James has a visit from a patient with an artistic streak, but her teeth are anything but picture perfect.

Heavily decayed, her teeth need to be crowned and reshapen if she's to recover her sparkle.

After removing the decay and creating custom veneers, Dr James gives his patient a reason to smile again.

Next up is Brigitte who's comes to see Dr Pixie with a big problem.

She thinks that she has an excessively large vagina that has remained even though she has lost a substantial amount of weight.

Dr Pixie examines Brigitte and diagnoses her with a vaginal prolapse and excess skin around the vagina.

After a visit to a specialist, Brigitte is told that there is no quick surgical fix for her problems and further examinations must be done.

The doctors hit the streets of Birmingham to talk to locals about the perils of weak pelvic floor muscles and recommend exercises and remedies to regain control over these important muscle areas.

The doctors persuade a group of three women to road test three different techniques for strengthening their pelvic floors – with some surprising results.

The products tested include a pelvic toner, a pelvic floor exerciser and pelvic cones.

Dr Priya meets her first patient, Peter, who's suffering from urinary incontinence after the removal of his prostate due to cancer.

He's been wearing pads and taking medication to control the symptoms, but nothing seems to be effective.

Dr Priya sends him to a specialist where the consultant inserts a pump to give Peter control of his bladder with the push of a button.

This week's body check sees the guinea pig group checking their feet for early signs of an embarrassing illness, whilst Dr Pixie and Dr Priya talk to them about what they can do about athlete's foot, corns and flat feet.

And finally, the doctors put their own bodies on the line to take the fear out of simple tests.

This week, Dr Pixie undergoes the latest test for HIV that reveals results instantly.

 



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