Okay, let's talk Home and Away. We all love it (or secretly love to hate it, let's be honest). But where *exactly* is it on Channel 5?
Is it hiding behind Neighbours reruns? Lurking in the shadows of reality TV? It feels like a treasure hunt sometimes!
The Channel 5 Conundrum
You settle in, ready for Summer Bay drama. The sun's out, the surf's up, and... where's Alf Stewart? A repeat of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is on.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good dog show. But I needed Roo getting into trouble!
Is it just me, or is finding Home and Away on Channel 5 a bit like trying to find a parking space on Bondi Beach in January?
The Daytime Dilemma
Okay, so it's a daytime show. We know that. But which daytime slot?
Is it before lunch? After lunch? During that weird mid-afternoon slump where you question all your life choices?
Seriously, I've started setting alarms. "Home and Away Watch" I call them. My phone thinks I'm obsessed with early afternoon news bulletins.
I even tried consulting the Channel 5 schedule. That thing's more confusing than Marilyn Chambers' love life.
"Tune in at 1:45pm... unless there's a breaking news event, a royal wedding, or a particularly captivating cat video."
The "Plus 5" Predicament
Ah, "Plus 5". The haven for those who missed the original broadcast. Or did they?
Is it exactly an hour later? Or does the universe conspire to make it 58 minutes and 32 seconds later?
It's like the show knows I'm running late and deliberately delays itself. Pure evil genius from Summer Bay's writers, I say.
My unpopular opinion? Plus 5 is a myth. A beautiful, tantalizing myth designed to keep us glued to our TVs, desperately searching for Leah's latest relationship crisis.
The Internet Investigation
So, the TV schedule failed. Plus 5 is a lie. What's left? The internet, of course!
But even online guides sometimes seem unsure. "Home and Away, weekdays, Channel 5-ish, maybe, who knows?"
I've started bookmarking all the possible links. My browser looks like a shrine to Australian soap operas.
Is it on My5? Is it behind a paywall? Do I need to sell a kidney to watch Justin fix a car? (Okay, maybe not a kidney.)
The Ultimate Solution?
Maybe the answer is acceptance. Acceptance that finding Home and Away is a daily quest.
Maybe it's part of the charm. The anticipation, the thrill of the chase, the joyous moment when you finally see that iconic beach backdrop.
Or maybe, just maybe, Channel 5 could just make it a bit easier for us dedicated fans. A consistent time slot? A flashing neon sign pointing to the right channel?
But hey, where's the fun in that? Happy viewing, everyone! And may the odds be ever in your favor of finding Home and Away today!
My personal suggestion? Cancel all meetings. Quit your job. Dedicate your life to finding Irene Roberts' next wise word.
It's worth it. Trust me.
