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New on TV today: Thursday 14 August 2025

Written by Shows Editor from the blog New Shows and Seasons on 14 Aug 2025
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Match Me Abroad 2

Channel: TLC Entertainment (DStv 135)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality

Match Me Abroad 2

In a swipe right culture, finding romance isn't easy and in the relationship series Match Me Abroad, three international matchmakers put their skills to the test by helping seven Americans who are looking to find love only abroad.

While these singles are eager to explore and find love, their matchmakers will need to break through the real reasons they may have struck out in the past.

Whether chaperoning dates, translating languages or coaching their clients through the ups and downs of dating, these savvy, love connoisseurs from around the world will do what it takes to find the right connection.

Match Me Abroad returns for a second season, following six American singles who take a bold step to find love across international borders.

With guidance from expert international matchmakers, they explore new romantic possibilities in Brazil, Ireland, and Singapore.

Meet this season's singles and international matchmakers here:

Harold (New Mexico) - Searching for Love in Singapore

Harold is back and more determined than ever.

After falling in love for the first time in Prague and losing it to the realities of long-distance, he's setting his sights on Singapore.

Believing his soulmate could be waiting overseas, Harold is once again turning to a professional matchmaker in hopes of finding lasting love.

Monica (California) - Searching for Love in Brazil

A devoted single mom, Monica has spent years focused on raising her daughter and building her career.

Now, she's finally putting herself first.

Inspired by Brazil's vibrant culture and its reputation for attractive and passionate men, she's ready to take a leap of faith in search of romance and a fresh start.

Victoria (New York) - Searching for Love in Ireland

Victoria is a fast-paced New Yorker who's been on 50 first dates yet still hasn't found "the one."

Ready for something real, she heads to Ireland, enlists a professional matchmaker, and hopes to find a charming Irishman who shares her dreams for the future.

Sarah (Texas) - Searching for Love in Singapore

Glamorous and goal-oriented, Sarah knows exactly what she wants: a man who's established, family-minded, and ready to settle down.

With her mom by her side, she travels to Singapore to search for someone who checks all her boxes, including resembling her celebrity crush.

Amber (Texas) - Searching for Love in Ireland

Amber dreams of a picture-perfect life filled with love, kids, and countryside charm.

To make that dream a reality, she sets off to the place she finds most beautiful, Ireland, in hopes of finding a partner who shares her vision of a peaceful, family-focused future.

Tony (Florida) - Searching for Love in Brazil

Tony has tried it all - from dating apps to AI-generated photos - but nothing has worked.

Now, convinced Brazilian women are a better match for him, he travels to Brazil to find the partner of his dreams and potentially, the future mother of his children.

Matchmaker: Katarina (Ireland)

With years of experience guiding singles toward meaningful connections around the globe, Katarina brings her expertise and intuition to the Irish dating scene.

This season, she works with Victoria and Amber as they navigate love abroad with her expert support.

Matchmaker: Dolly (Singapore)

One of Singapore's most sought-after matchmakers, Dolly is known for her refined approach and cultural insights.

As she works with Harold and Sarah, Dolly navigates the delicate balance between glam expectations and grounded relationships for the singles.

Matchmaker: Luiza (Brazil)

With deep roots in Brazilian culture and a no-nonsense attitude, Luiza is known for her honest and heartfelt guidance.

This season, she's helping Monica and Tony navigate Brazil's passionate dating scene, offering tough truths and real talk in their search for something meaningful.
 

To Catch a Smuggler 9

Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181)
TX Time: 18h50
Genre: Documentary Series

To Catch a Smuggler 9

124-million people enter the USA through the nation's airports each year.

It's a nonstop human tidal wave and hidden amongst them are an endless stream of contraband and ill intentions.

Defending the borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defence of America's airports.

Using every tool available to them, DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.

In the Season 9 premiere, "Meth-Mom Mayhem": CBP El Paso busts a mom smuggling drugs on her body.

HSI San Diego bust meth smugglers during a handoff on an agent's last day with the team.
 

Miss Governor: Season 1 Part 2

Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Comedy

Miss Governor: Season 1 Part 2

Formerly known as She the People.

As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi's first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who's stuck in the past.

Antoinette Dunkerson runs a successful campaign and must now figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor while attempting to keep her family in line now that they're all in the public eye.

The series stars Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette.
 

Girl Meets Farm 15

Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 16h05
Genre: Food

Girl Meets Farm 15

Cookbook author and food blogger Molly Yeh makes delicious dishes inspired by her Jewish and Chinese heritage in her farmhouse kitchen in the Midwest of America.

In this culinary series she aims to bring some fresh and tasty multicultural cuisines to an area unfamiliar with them.

Whether it's a unique take on brunch that combines shakshuka with feta, brussel sprouts and bacon hash, or Chinese-inspired scallion pancakes with maple carrot slaw, Molly is sure to have a new, tasty dish that will give fresh ideas to cooks everywhere.

In the Season 15 premiere, "Beet Harvest Bake Off and Big Farm Lunch": It's harvest time, and Molly hosts a bake-off for the farmers in the shop, submitting her own chocolate combined cookies.

Then, she makes a big lunch with hearty bacon frittata focaccia sandwiches, kimchi mac and cheese, and broccolini and cannellini soup.
 

American Ninja Warrior 14

Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 20h05
Genre: Reality Competition, Game Show

American Ninja Warrior 14

Back for another season, the world's most difficult obstacle course has raised the bar.

With thrilling new challenges and tougher competitors than ever, can another extraordinary ninja take home the ultimate $1-million prize?

The top 50 athletes will bring along two people from their communities to compete with them for a total of 150 competitors.

The season will feature an abridged format with multiple rounds: Qualifiers (6 obstacle course), Semi-Finals (10 obstacle course) and Finals (10 obstacle course + Power Tower playoff bracket).

To determine the winner during the Finals, the top eight ninjas will compete in a playoff bracket where they will race head-to-head on the Power Tower.

The winner will earn $100,000.

The new season begins with the qualifying rounds in San Antonio where competitors as young as 15 take on seasoned veterans on the world's most challenging obstacle course; four new obstacles will be featured, including Carnival, Salmon Roll and more.

 

Actors in this post: Terri J. Vaughn



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