Picks of the Day: Monday 1st September, 2012

Viewers can look forward to the usual antics of theSouth Park gang, from Cartman’s apparent conversion to Judaism, more appearances by Jesus, the introduction of Butters’ abusive grandmother and Cartman’s new love interest Nichole.

American singer-song writer Brad Paisley guest stars as himself in the episode titled Cartman Finds Love.

In the season 16 premiere one of the boys is lectured about leaving the toilet seat up after he goes to the bathroom, but he refuses to listen. His actions have consequences and ultimately result in an unimaginable catastrophe.

Don’t miss the Season 16 premiere of South Park Monday 01 October 2012 at 21:00 on Comedy Central | R18

An Idiot Abroad: S2, E1 – Monday 01 October 2012 9:20pm WAT | Discovery Channel 

The second series of An Idiot Abroad sees reluctant traveller Karl Pilkington embark on more jaw-dropping trips around the globe.

These far-flung adventures are planned by English comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in an attempt to both broaden his mind – and see him suffer!

After visiting all Seven Wonders of the World in Season 1, this time Karl finds himself in countries including Australia, Alaska, China and Russia to take part in grueling activities such as blindfolded kickboxing, Mongolian wrestling and mountain climbing.

He also gets the opportunity to indulge in some more relaxing holiday pastimes like whale watching, although this proves to be less enjoyable than it sounds…

Alien Intruder – Monday 01 October 2012 8pm WAT | SONY MAX |16

In the year 2022, four convicts have the chance to gain their freedom by volunteering for a space mission to salvage a lost ship.

Starring
Maxwell Caulfield as Nick
Tracy Scoggins as Ariel
Billy Dee Williams as Commander Skyler

FBI Files: S5, E1 – Monday 01 October 2012 6:45pm WAT | Crime & Investigation Network 

Returning for its fifth series, The FBI Files takes viewers behind-the-scenes of major crime investigations and enters what until now has been the world’s least accessible crime lab. Agents and scientists recount their forensic detective work and detail the sophisticated field and lab tests they used to build a case for prosecutors.

Banged Up Abroad: Cocaine Mule Mum: S7, E1 – Monday 01 October 2012 8:55pm WAT | National Geographic

American mother Ruthie Lambert turns to drug trafficking to help make ends meet. She makes numerous successful trips smuggling cocaine out of Peru, until she is finally caught and locked up in a tough South American prison.

Around Iceland on Inspiration: Episode 1, S1 – Monday 01 October 2012 7pm WAT | Travel Channel 

In the last five years solo-adventurer Riaan Manser has become the epitome of determination. He rose to prominence when he became the first person to cycle 37,000 kilometres around the entire perimeter of Africa – a feat that earned him the title ‘Adventurer of the Year 2006’. In 2009 Riaan set another world first when he circumnavigated Madagascar by kayak – alone and unaided.

The Regular Show – Monday 01 October 2012 4:15pm | Cartoon Network 

Mordecai (a six-foot-tall blue jay) and Rigby (a hyperactive raccoon) are groundskeepers at a park owned by Pops, a humanoid-looking lollipop who has spent his entire life there.

The Garfield Show – Monday 01 October 2012 3:30pm WAT | Boomerang 

The show revolves around a typical day-in-the-life of Garfield and the world he lives in, including his colourful neighbourhood and its array of comical and eccentric characters together with their pets. He’s the world’s feistiest (and funniest) feline.