BEST ON THE BOX
1 THE MICK
MONDAY, 9PM, TVNZ 2 Putting the “fun” in “dysfunctional family”, TheMick is back for another season of hilarious hijinks. In this week’s episode, aunt Mickey and her rascal clan are forced to tighten the purse strings after some, er, excessive spending. Refusing to accept this state of affairs, Mickey and Sabrina devise a plan that will prevent anyone from holding them back.
2 PROJECT RUNWAY
THURSDAY, 7.30PM, VIBE The designers are ready to “make it work” in another new episode of this reality hit. After being treated to a private screening of Leap!, the contestants must draw inspiration from the animated film to create an edgy design and, hopefully, survive another week.
3 FILTHY RICH
TUESDAY, 9.30PM, TVNZ 2 Spend the night with this gripping local series, which promises to dish up the drama with a capital D. In the nail-biting season finale, Brady vanquishes her foes, Joe makes a romantic declaration and John performs an act of heroism.
4 GAME OF THRONES
WEDNESDAY, 9.30PM, PRIME The fantasy favourite is about to make its free-to-air premiere. Ditching its customary moderate pace, season seven of the cult series is jam-packed full of action and drama, and characters who’ve never met finally cross paths.
5 THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
FRIDAY, 8PM, THREE Finish off the week right – curled up on the couch with beloved Irish comedian Graham Norton and his merry guests. The hit show is back with brand-new episodes fast-tracked from the UK. Expect A-list celebrities, musical performances, red-chair action and Graham’s trademark cheekiness.
6MOVING OUT WITH TAMATI
SATURDAY, 7PM, TVNZ 1 Newly elected Labour MP Tamati Coffey has escaped the rat race, trading his Auckland flat for a mansion overlooking his hometown of Rotorua. In his new show, he’ll be following other city dwellers making the move to provincial life.
7HOW TO LIVE MORTGAGE FREE WITH SARAH BEENY
SUNDAY, 7.30PM, LIVING CHANNEL Housing is a hot topic, but how do you afford the house of your dreams without the weight of a huge debt on your shoulders? UK property expert Sarah Beeny is here to help. From first-time buyers to couples downsizing or relocating to save, Sarah’s joining forces with pioneering homemakers so people can get the most out of their builds.