Foxtel highlights: Tuesday, March 5

Sci-JinkS Discovery Science 616, 7.30pm

So, you’re in the mood for a few giggles, huh? Well, this new prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki

(The Big Bang Theory, right) uses cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes. But don’t be fooled, it’s nowhere near as dull as it seems. With the help of prankologists, Tamara Robertson and Jason Latimer, Galecki and his team draw from chemistry, physics, technology, engineering and more to test out mind-blowing jokes on unsuspecting marks. Expect lashings of chaos, a heaped helping of ‘wow’ and plenty of laughs. If only science class was this fun at school.

Sacred riverS WitH Simon reeve BBC Knowledge 614, 8.30pm

In this fascinating three-part series adventurer Simon Reeve (right) visits the wonderful, breathtaking and colourful world around three sacred rivers: the Nile, the Ganges and the Yangtze. All three rivers have been played decisive roles in the development of civilisations and still play a vital part in daily life. In tonight’s debut episode, Reeves traces the Nile, the longest river in the world, from its source to its mouth. This journey begins with the Blue Nile in the Ethiopian highlands, through the desert of Sudan, onto the Nile Delta in Egypt, and ending in the Mediterranean. Prepare to be blown away by magnificent vistas.

Hereditary Premiere Movies 405, 7.30pm

When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her family begins to unravel cryptic and terrifying secrets about their real ancestry. Of course, the more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. This edge-of-your-seat thriller starring Toni Collette (above) and Gabrielle Byrne has been hailed as a modern-day horror masterpiece, with some calling it The Exorcist for a new generation. If you want to kick-start your week with a fright, this supernatural tale from first-time director Ari Aster delivers and then some.

Summer HouSe Arena 112, 1.30pm

This reality series follows a group of privileged mates who call the Hamptons home on the weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day, America’s unofficial summer season. While there, they get up to all types of booze-fuelled mischief, as expected, as they trot from bonfire to charity gala and everything in between. Tune in tonight for the season three premiere, which promises sexy new hook-ups, a little cheeky nudity and a bevy of new faces to keep viewers on their toes. And if all that wasn’t enough to whet your whistle, Vanderpump

Rules stars Stassi Schroeder, Katie Maloney-Schwartz and Tom Schwartz will all make appearances through the season. Which is, of course, code for “run amok”.

mom 111 Funny 111, 8.30pm

Single mum Christy (Anna Faris) has her hands full with her two children, Violet (Sadie Calvano) and Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal). Throw in her newfound sobriety and passive-aggressive, recovering-alcoholic mother Bonnie (Allison Janney, below) brimming with criticisms and it’s surprising she’s even coping at all. But fear not, Mom is nowhere near as dark as it sounds. Truth be told, it’s actually hilarious, and more often than not that’s thanks to the amazing comedic chemistry between Faris and Janney, who is consistently sensational in everything she does. In tonight’s season four premiere Bonnie shacks up with Adam (William Fichtner) and Christy hits a new AA meeting full of single men.

Good times.