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1. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)

23 min | Comedy

This is Australia's longest-running comedy series, following the hilarious adventures of top architect Martin Kelly, who gives up his business to raise his three children. And the kid next door, Nudge.

Stars: Julie McGregor, Robert Hughes, Sarah Monahan, Christopher Truswell

Votes: 391

2. Crossbow (1987–1989)

26 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

In Switzerland in the 14th Century, William Tell and his son Matthew are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's ... See full summary »

Stars: Will Lyman, Jeremy Clyde, Nick Brimble, David Barry Gray

Votes: 515

3. Ranger's Apprentice

Adventure, Family | Pre-production

An orphan boy named Will struggles to find his place among his peers, he is noticed by a Ranger named Halt. Will seems to have the natural abilities of stealth and cunning, the prominent traits of a Ranger. But can he become a true Ranger?

Director: Paul Haggis

4. The Four Minute Mile (1988 TV Movie)

152 min | Biography, Drama, History

A dramatisation of the race to the four-minute mile, featuring Richard Huw as Bannister and Nique Needles as Landy. It was written by David Williamson and directed by Jim Goddard.

Director: Jim Goddard | Stars: Richard Huw, Nique Needles, Adrian Rawlins, John Philbin

Votes: 108

5. Hampton Court (1991– )

25 min | Comedy

Follows the hilarious adventures of a group of people (Lisa, her son Sam, Trevor, Sophie & Richard) as they share their first flat together, squabble over domestic chores and try to keep Sam's presence a secret from their Greek landlord.

Stars: Danielle Spencer, Adam Willits, Maxine Klibingaitis, Rod Zuanic

Votes: 17

6. McCready and Daughter (2001– )

60 min | Crime, Drama

Michael and Clare McCready are an estranged father and daughter who are reunited through their work as private investigators within an Irish community in Kilburn, London, after Clare drops out of university and fails to find another job.

Stars: Lorcan Cranitch, Patsy Palmer, Brendan Coyle, David Westhead

Votes: 15

7. The Sound of Laughter (1977– )

30 min | Comedy

A series of one-off sitcoms intended to be developed into series.

Stars: Gerald James, David Jason, Stratford Johns, Michael Elphick

8. My Two Wives (1992–1993)

25 min | Comedy

A a divorced man moves into an apartment with his new wife and her daughter, only to learn that his ex-wife resides in the apartment directly below.

Stars: Peter Fisher, Linda Newton, Kym Valentine, Emma Jane Fowler

9. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Home from the Hills (1987)

Comedy

Martin's mum returns from trekking through Tibet, just in time to complicate the normal Kelly chaos.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

10. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Nun the Wiser (1992)

Comedy

Betty gets ill taking some medication for her cold. Jenny spends all her time at tennis looking at boys.

Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Rachael Beck, Sarah Monahan

11. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Country Cousin (1987)

Comedy

The family remembers Betty's arrival from Walgett, while Martin is confident he can solve Debbie's problem, if he knew what it was.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

12. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Just a Formality (1987)

Comedy

The combined help of Nudge and Betty don't seem to be able to prevent Debbie's formal from turning into a huge disaster.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

Votes: 9

13. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Meet Hector the Piano (1987)

Comedy

Betty has finally found a flat, but a strange old friend arrives from Walgett, and just to complicate matters, Simon is struck down with a bad dose of love sickness.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

Votes: 10

14. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Nudge Nudge Wink Wink (1987)

Comedy

Gentle chaos reigns as Nudge is staying overnight, Debbie gets a job and Betty's auditions for The Sound Of Music reach a heady climax.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

15. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Post Early for Charisma (1987)

Comedy

When Nudge starts a charisma diet, the ensuing drama takes over the house. Meanwhile, Debbie needs some motherly advice concerning sex.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

Votes: 10

16. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Leader of the Pack (1987)

Comedy

Simon is in danger of losing his best friend to the seductive power of a motorbike. Debbie gets a severe case of moodiness, and Betty explains the intricacies of a chook baler.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

17. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Fair Cop (1987)

Comedy

Martin's enthusiasm for Neighbourhood Watch is equalled only by the allure of the lady Sergeant and so the kids set up a cozy evening for two.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

18. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Battle Stations (1987)

Comedy

The normal lines of battle are formalised when a wet day brings boredom and bickering to the Kelly household.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

19. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Do the Right Thing (1987)

Comedy

Simon's sense of morality is challenged by his loyalty to a friend while Debbie does her best to acquire a false identity.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

20. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Get Crook Soon (1988)

Comedy

Nudge devises a "get rich quick" scheme with Debbie. Meanwhile, Martin feels he has been neglecting Jenny and decides to do something about it.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

21. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: In the Mode (1987)

Comedy

Debbie's passion for new clothes complicates Simon's surprise birthday party, and Martin is the recipient of a horse that wears earrings.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

22. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Justice I Suspected (1987)

Comedy

When Nudge is arrested and goes to jail, help comes from a most unexpected source.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

23. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Licence to Kill (1987)

Comedy

Martin's normally chaotic life settles down to a mere shambles when Nudge decides to sit for his driver's licence. Betty gets a proposal and Debbie decides to quit school.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

24. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Matinee Idle (1987)

Comedy

Martin books a holiday for the family but things get complicated when he picks a tropical island that has everything - except television.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

25. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: One for the Road (1987)

Comedy

A visit to the pub, a damaged car and things are looking black for Simon, especially when Nudge decides to help out.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

26. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Paris or Bust (1988)

Comedy

Debbie's fortune turns to misfortune when Martin tells her she cannot go to Paris to study art. Meanwhile, Simon and Nudge have their hands full with some Swedish carpentry.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

27. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Sick in Transit (1987)

Comedy

The combined talents of Jenny, Nudge and Betty turn Martin's Day of the Year into a night to remember.

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

28. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Stan the Man (1987)

Comedy

The famous Stan Hickey journeys from Walgett to claim his bride.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

29. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Sulky Jenny, Flipper and Hamlet (1987)

Comedy

The normal Kelly confusion is helped along by Hamlet and Betty's new crazy hobby.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

30. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Suspicious Stan (1988)

Comedy

Stan arrives unexpectedly from Walgett, convinced Betty is seeing another man. Jenny's elation at being allowed to get a new pet turns to horror when the pet goes missing.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

31. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: The Dating Game (1987)

Comedy

When Martin gets fed up with the housework, Nudge decides to help arrange a date with Sergeant Anne.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

32. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: The Firing Line (1987)

Comedy

Martin finally parts company with Betty, and Nudge keeps a date with Sesame Street (1969).

Director: Kevin Burston | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

33. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: The Party! (1988)

Comedy

Martin is called away for the weekend on a business trip. Meanwhile, Simon and Debbie consider it a perfect opportunity to throw a party for their friends.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

34. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Turning Japanese! (1988)

Comedy

Betty is studying Japanese for her role in a play for the Musical Society. Meanwhile, Nudge hears bad news about his job at the bank and Debbie gives lessons to Simon on job interview techniques.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

35. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Tycoon Debbie (1988)

Comedy

Debbie goes into the T-shirt designing business with the aim of making a fortune. Simon and Nudge find that their new job at the golf course has its dangerous side.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

36. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: With Love - Nudge (1988)

Comedy

Simon tries to improve Nudge's love life by giving him lessons in the art of writing letters. Betty, horrified after finding one of the letters, thinks Nudge is in love with her.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

37. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: A Friend Indeed (1987)

Comedy

Nudge gets closer to Debbie than expected and Dad decides it's time for a change of image.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

38. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: A Laws Unto Himself (1987)

Comedy

Betty's determination to extract a raise from Martin drives her to desperate measures. Meanwhile, Nudge becomes an art dealer, and it takes a visit from John Laws himself to sort out the mess.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

39. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Affairs of the Heart (1987)

Comedy

Betty's mysterious lover is revealed while Nudge's attempts at courting finally bear fruit. Meanwhile, Dad, Debbie and Jenny try to re-adjust to life in the Kelly household without Simon.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

40. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: As Time Goes By (1987)

Comedy

Martin is going through his mid-life crisis, watching the remaining minutes in his life tick away. Anne plans to cheer him up with a surprise party.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

41. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Bash and Trash (1988)

Comedy

After Jenny is caught being the bully - Nudge decides to teach her how to be a lady. Betty, meanwhile, decides her fortune lies in writing a romantic best-seller.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

42. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Cop This Lot (1987)

Comedy

Martin's romance with Sergeant Anne Burke continues on a rocky road and Debbie's just got her L plates - and in her case L stands for Lethal.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

43. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Cyberphobia (1987)

Comedy

Nudge has lost his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Betty has rented the house to her musical society and Simon solves Nudge's romantic problem.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

44. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Debbie's Debut (1987)

Comedy

Nudge thinks he is taking Debbie to her debut - Debbie doesn't. Meanwhile Martin, in his search for a new image is planning to buy a new Russian 4-wheel drive car.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

45. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Democracy at Work (1987)

Comedy

Nudge and Simon discover they are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections, and while they agonise over their precious votes, Betty is agonising over the failing health of a loved one.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

46. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Designer Love (1988)

Comedy

Betty and Jenny decide to redecorate Martin's office. Martin meanwhile, is very concerned about the new man in Debbie's life.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

47. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Everything Must Go (1987)

Comedy

Martin has a garage sale, but Nudge is the only customer. Meanwhile, Simon applies for an exchange student scholarship.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Paul Smith, Simone Buchanan

48. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Feast or Famine (1988)

Comedy

When Betty's father falls ill in Walgett, she gets a surprise visit from Stan Hickey. Meanwhile, Debbie, Simon and Nudge go on a fast to raise money for starving people.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

49. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: For the Love of Art (1988)

Comedy

Martin is concerned about the trashy love novels that Betty is reading, and even more concerned when he learns Jenny is reading them too.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan

50. Hey Dad..! (1987–1994)
Episode: Home at Last! (1988)

Comedy

The Kelly family eagerly await Simon's return from America when Grandma arrives, intent on throwing a welcome home party. Meanwhile, Nudge's enthusiasm for Simon's return turns to sadness after hearing about the trip.

Director: Sally Brady | Stars: Robert Hughes, Julie McGregor, Christopher Mayer, Simone Buchanan