Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Paul Smith

1. Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)

TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.

Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris

Votes: 4,302

2. A Country Practice (1981–1993)

60 min | Drama, Romance

The highs and lows of the Wandin Valley residents, from the patients and staff at the rural town's hospital, to the locals and their everyday lives.

Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Joyce Jacobs

Votes: 699

3. Police Rescue (1989–1996)

50 min | Crime, Drama

The lives and cases of the members the Australian, Sydney based, New South Wales Police Rescue Squad.

Stars: Gary Sweet, Sonia Todd, Steve Bastoni, John Clayton

Votes: 590

4. 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: 392

5. The Henderson Kids (1985–1986)

25 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

A brother and sister move to a Melbourne suburb where they have an old block of land belonging to their ancestors. However, they have to deal with a rich businessman who is trying to buy their land at any cost.

Stars: Annie Jones, Kylie Minogue, Nicholas Eadie, Paul Smith

Votes: 168

6. G.P. (1989–1996)

58 min | Drama

Set around a fictional Ross St Surgery medical practice in inner Sydney explored both the personal and professional lives of the general practitioners working together, and the other doctors and staff who worked in the clinic.

Stars: Denise Roberts, Michael Craig, Michael O'Neill, Brian Rooney

Votes: 163

7. Forensic Investigators (2004–2006)

60 min | Documentary, Crime

Forensic Investigators hosted by Lisa McCune, revisits the way in which infamous murders were performed and solved by police.

Stars: Lisa McCune, Rick Cosnett, Amanda Orr, Greg Jones

Votes: 153

8. The Cowra Breakout (1984)

50 min | Action, Drama, War

In August 1944, 1104 Japanese prisoners of war at the Australian POW camp at Cowra stage a mass breakout. Four guards are killed in the escape, and 231 prisoners die by wounds sustained or ... See full summary »

Stars: Alan David Lee, Dennis Miller, Tracy Mann, Andrew Lloyde

Votes: 141

9. Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)
Episode: The Killer (1988)

TV-PG | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Former IMF team leader Jim Phelps returns when his friend and protégé is killed. He would learn that his friend was in the midst of identifying a master criminal who is only known by the ... See full summary »

Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris

Votes: 101

10. Chances (1991–1992)

60 min | Drama

Soap opera based around a family which is transformed when they win a large amount of money. Early episodes deal with the effect this fortunate event has on them. The later episodes have ... See full summary »

Stars: Michael Caton, Mercia Deane-Johns, Jeremy Sims, Patsy Stephen

Votes: 90

11. The Henderson Kids II (1987)

50 min | Drama, Family

When Tamara and Steve Henderson left Haven Bay, they came to the city with their father, Wal. For the last two years they've been travelling, settling for a short time and moving on. Wal's ... See full summary »

Stars: Nadine Garner, Paul Smith, Anita Smith, Nathan Croft

Votes: 75

12. The Fire in the Stone (1984 TV Movie)

94 min | Drama, Family

When his precious cache of opals is stolen, 14-year-old Ernie, who lives with his alcoholic father in the harsh and lawless opal fields of inland Australia, sets out with a friend determined to find the thief.

Director: Gary Conway | Stars: Alan Cassell, Paul Smith, Ray Meagher, Linda Hartley

Votes: 55

13. The Boy in the Bush (1984)

45 min | Adventure, Drama, History

In the 1880s, Jack Grant, a young Englishman, has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony of Western Australia.

Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Sigrid Thornton, Steve Bisley, Jon Blake

Votes: 33

14. Fighting Back (II) (1982)

100 min | Drama

Fighting Back will bring you face-to-face with the unpleasant reality and disruptive consequences of a deeply disturbed young mind. A mind in adolescent turmoil; in rebellious conflict with... See full summary »

Director: Michael Caulfield | Stars: Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Paul Smith, Kris McQuade, Caroline Gillmer

Votes: 31

15. Shotgun Wedding (1993)

94 min | Crime

Released from gaol after turning police informer, Jimmy Becker heads for the country with his pregnant girlfriend. When the man Jimmy fears most comes after him, a siege begins that will capture the attention of the nation.

Director: Paul Harmon | Stars: Aden Young, Zoe Carides, John Walton, Marshall Napier

Votes: 30

16. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode: Repairing the Damage: Part 2 (1984)

Drama, Romance

Frank's test results come back from the urologist in Burrigan indicating he has a benign prostatic hypertrophy and although not cancerous, he is booked into hospital for an operation.

Director: Gary Conway | Stars: Shane Porteous, Joyce Jacobs, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond

Votes: 26

17. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
Episode: Repairing the Damage: Part 1 (1984)

Drama, Romance

Brendan's desire for a drink of water in the night takes him on a plumbing adventure, first replacing a kitchen faucet and then enlisting Simon's help to tackle the house's bad pipes from under the house.

Director: Gary Conway | Stars: Shane Porteous, Joyce Jacobs, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond

Votes: 25

18. Crime of the Decade (1984 TV Movie)

80 min | Drama

A young man in a depressed satellite city, meets a woman who offers him love and hope.

Director: Ken Cameron | Stars: Mark Davis, Toni Allaylis, John Gregg, Paul Smith

Votes: 18

19. Police Rescue (1989–1996)
Episode: L.P.G. (1991)

49 min | Crime, Drama

A liquidified petroleum gasoline tanker crashes with another truck, endangering a suburb and a nearby gas factory.

Director: Ann Turner | Stars: Gary Sweet, Marshall Napier, Tim McKenzie, Steve Bastoni

Votes: 16

20. Platypus Cove (1983)

72 min | Adventure

After saving a drowning boy's life, a fifteen-year-old orphan is taken aboard by the family as a deckhand. However, soon afterward the boat is sabotaged and he becomes the prime suspect.

Director: Peter Maxwell | Stars: Tony Barry, Carmen Duncan, Simone Buchanan, Paul Smith

Votes: 12

21. The Private War of Lucinda Smith (1991 TV Movie)

Drama

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Director: Ray Alchin | Stars: Peter Baaske, Vincent Ball, Robert Baxter, Jonathan Biggins

Votes: 12

22. 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

23. 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

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

Comedy

Betty arrives from Walgett, and is hired by Martin, after he fires his overbearing secretary Miss Stephens.

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

Votes: 10

25. 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

26. The Henderson Kids (1985–1986)
Episode: The Crash: Part 1 (1985)

Adventure, Crime, Drama

Alice Henderson, divorced single mother of Steve and Tamara, is in financial trouble but everyone's lives are forever changed when Alice is killed in a road accident.

Director: Chris Langman | Stars: Nicholas Eadie, Paul Smith, Nadine Garner, Mark Hennessy

Votes: 7

27. The Henderson Kids (1985–1986)
Episode: The Crash: Part 2 (1985)

Adventure, Crime, Drama

Mike drives to Melbourne to break the news of their mother's death to Steve and Tammy. Upholding a promise made to their mother, Mike becomes the kids' guardian and moves the new family back to Haven Bay.

Director: Chris Langman | Stars: Nicholas Eadie, Paul Smith, Nadine Garner, Mark Hennessy

Votes: 6

28. The Henderson Kids (1985–1986)
Episode: All That Glitters: Part 1 (1985)

Adventure, Crime, Drama

Tam's new teacher, Mr Richards, assigns the kids an assignment on local history and the competition is on to come up with the best project.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Nicholas Eadie, Paul Smith, Nadine Garner, Mark Hennessy

Votes: 6

29. Waterloo Station (1983–1984)

50 min | Drama

The lives and loves of the staff of a busy Sydney police station.

Stars: Patrick Phillips, Julianne White, Steven Grives, Andrew Clarke

30. 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

31. Police Rescue (1989–1996)
Episode: Double Jeopardy (1995)

Crime, Drama

A gas explosion leaves people trapped in the basement of a building. The rescue squad attempt gets even more difficult and dangerous with poisonous fumes and the risk of another explosion.

Director: Paul Faint | Stars: Gary Sweet, Sonia Todd, Steve Bastoni, John Clayton

32. G.P. (1989–1996)
Episode: Three's Company (1992)

Drama

GP takes us into the professional and private lives of the staff at the frenetic Ross Street Surgery, encountering the delights, the dedication and the dilemmas of life in general practice.... See full summary »

Director: David Evans | Stars: Michael Craig, Michael O'Neill, Marilynne Paspaley, Denise Roberts

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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