This is a list of South African television related events from 2005.
Events 4 February - The first episode of Deal or No Deal hosted by Ed Jordan airs on M-Net. 12 July - Rapper Hip Hop Pantsula and his partner Hayley Bennett win the third season of Strictly Come Dancing. 10 December - Jody Williams wins the fourth season of Idols South Africa.
Debuts Domestic 4 February - Deal or No Deal (2007-2008) 7 February - So You Think You Can Dance (SABC1) (2007–2013) 9 July - Rhythm City (e.tv) (2007–present)
International 3 January - Silent Witness (BBC Prime) January - / Jacob's Cross (M-Net) 1 February - Shark (M-Net) 4 February - Dexter (M-Net) 26 February - 'Til Death (SABC3) 1 March - Kojak (2005) (SABC1) 9 March - The Real Housewives of Orange County (M-Net Series) 15 March - Men in Trees (M-Net Series) 29 March - Help Me Help You (M-Net) 2 April - Kyle XY (Go) 3 April - Extras (BBC Prime) 3 April - Medium (SABC2) 6 April - Falcon Beach (Go) 9 April - Jane Eyre (BBC Prime) 16 April - The Unit (SABC1) 26 April - / Jozi-H (SABC3) 2 May - The Assistant (Go) 4 May - Cuts (SABC1) 4 May - Friday Night Lights (M-Net) 23 May - Heroes (SABC3) 25 May - The Tracy Morgan Show (SABC1) 5 June - 30 Rock (M-Net) 18 June - The Chase (BBC Prime) 19 June - The Mighty Boosh (BBC Prime) 26 June - Saxondale (BBC Prime) 8 July - Sleeper Cell (M-Net) 17 July - Ugly Betty (M-Net) 19 July - On the Lot (SABC2) 14 August - Green Wing (BBC Prime) 23 August - Brothers & Series (M-Net) 1 September - Doctor Who Confidential (BBC Prime) 25 September - Messiah (BBC Prime) 2 October - Derren Brown: Russian Roulette (BBC Prime) 8 October - Hotel Babylon (BBC Prime) 9 October - Derren Brown: Séance (BBC Prime) 10 October - Day Break (M-Net) 16 October - Hypderdrive (BBC Prime) 30 October - /// The Tudors (M-Net) 31 October - Lincoln Heights (M-Net Series) 2 November - Malcolm & Eddie (Sony Channel) 3 November - Robin Hood (SABC2) 10 November - Notes from the Underbelly (M-Net Series) 14 November - Jericho (SABC3) 22 November - Hidden Palms (Go) 2 December - The Riches (M-Net) 4 December - Star Stories (BBC Prime) 4 December - Suburban Shootout (BBC Prime) 10 December - State of Mind (M-Net) 20 December - The Story of India (SABC2) Lunar Jim (M-Net) Panshel's World (M-Net) / Spider Riders (SABC2) Grossology (M-Net) // Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (SABC2) / The Large Family (SABC2)
Changes of network affiliation Shows Moved from Moved to My Little Pony SABC1M-Net Little Monsters K-T.V. World The Wubbulous World of Dr. SeussSABC2 The Guardian Sony Channel/ Mumble Bumblee.tv Ted Sieger's Wildlife C Bear and Jamal Bop TV / Eek! The Cat kykNET Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmM-Net The Wire EverwoodSABC3 Little Red Tractor Legend of the Dragon Friday Night Lights Go Brothers & SistersM-Net Series Shark Desperate Housewives Big Love/// The Tudors Nip/Tuck/ CédricSABC1 Tom and Jerry Kids Cartoon Network Hustle SABC3 BBC Prime The War at Home M-Net Series SABC3
Television shows 1980s Good Morning South Africa (1985–present) Carte Blanche (1988–present)
1990s Top Billing (1992–present) Generations (1994–present) Isidingo (1998–present)
2000s Idols South Africa (2002–present) Strictly Come Dancing (2006-2008, 2013–2015) New channels 1 June: CNBC Africa 2 November: Sony Channel
See also 2007 in South Africa
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