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1. Heartbreak High (1994–1999)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance
A crash course in the turbulence of being a teen is always on the schedule for the students at Hartley High School in this 1990s series set in Sydney.
Stars: Callan Mulvey, Lara Cox, Emma Roche, Ada Nicodemou
Votes: 3,591
2. Home and Away (1988– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Drama, Romance
This show chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heartbreaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town jon the upper Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Stars: Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger, Emily Symons, Ada Nicodemou
Votes: 6,486
3. Neighbours (1985– )
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Australian soap opera exploring the lives and relationships of the residents of Ramsay Street in a suburb of Melbourne called Erinsborough.
Stars: Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Ryan Moloney
Votes: 6,362
4. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The series primarily focuses on the daily lives of Victorian police officers working at a police station in the fictional small town of Mount Thomas.
Stars: Julie Nihill, John Wood, Martin Sacks, Paul Bishop
Votes: 1,694
5. All Saints (1998–2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A drama series centred on the lives of the nurses at All Saints Western General Hospital.
Stars: Judith McGrath, Georgie Parker, Tammy Macintosh, Martin Lynes
Votes: 1,637
6. 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: 696
7. The Sullivans (1976–1983)
30 min | Drama
Follows the Sullivan family from Melbourne, Australia during the Second World War.
Stars: Paul Cronin, Steven Tandy, Reg Gorman, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 524
8. Number 96 (1972–1977)
25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Follows the lives and relationships of residents in a Sydney apartment building, exploring adult themes and featuring risky content like sex scenes.
Stars: Pat McDonald, Jeff Kevin, Joe Hasham, Elaine Lee
Votes: 143
9. Fat Pizza (2003)
Not Rated | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The life at a suburban Sydney pizzeria.
Director: Paul Fenech | Stars: Paul Fenech, Tahir Bilgic, Rob Shehadie, Bill Bentley
Votes: 3,769
10. Pizza (2000–2019)
Comedy
The show focuses on the activities of Pauly and his fellow co-workers as they deliver pizzas for "Fat Pizza", the Sydney-based pizzeria of Bobo Gigliotti, whose slogan is "they're big and they're cheesy".
Stars: Paul Fenech, John Boxer, Annalise Braakensiek, Paul Nakad
Votes: 628
11. Homicide (1964–1977)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The cases and crimes actioned by the Victoria (Australia) homicide squad, with many cases based of true events.
Stars: Leonard Teale, George Mallaby, John Fegan, Alwyn Kurts
Votes: 138
12. The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980–1981)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Family
Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli, Richie Cunningham, and Ralph Malph find themselves lost in time with their new friend, Cupcake, an alien from the future.
Stars: Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Don Most, Didi Conn
Votes: 288
13. Cop Shop (1977–1984)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Life in a suburban Australian police station.
Stars: Paula Duncan, Gregory Ross, Gil Tucker, John Orcsik
Votes: 148
14. Matlock Police (1971–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Policing in a small rural town, popular in its day.
Stars: Vic Gordon, Paul Cronin, Michael Pate, Tom Richards
Votes: 94
15. The Magic Pudding (2000)
G | 80 min | Animation, Family, Musical
An old man, a young anthropomorphic koala, a South Pole penguin and Albert, a magic sentient walking and talking bowl of pudding with an attitude are searching for koala's missing parents. However, sinister forces want the pudding.
Director: Karl Zwicky | Stars: Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, John Cleese, Geoffrey Rush
Votes: 537
16. The Box (1974–1977)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Examines the day-to-day running of Melbourne television station UCV-12, the professional and personal lives of its staff, both in front of, and behind, the camera.
Stars: Fred Betts, Ken James, Barrie Barkla, Judy Nunn
Votes: 63
17. The All-New Popeye Hour (1978–1984)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The new adventures of Popeye the Sailor Man and his friends.
Stars: Marilyn Schreffler, Jack Mercer, Hal Smith, Jo Anne Worley
Votes: 3,558
18. Drak Pack (1980)
30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The nephew of Dracula leads a trio of monster superheroes against the forces of the evil Dr. Dred.
Stars: Hans Conried, John Stephenson, Don Messick, Alan Oppenheimer
Votes: 231
19. Gloria's House (2000– )
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy
Gloria's House is the messiest house in a street full of perfect homes but it's a lot more fun than any of the other squeaky clean places in Chillsville.
Stars: Katy Manning, Nick Jasprizza, Nicholas Mcay, Michelle Doake
Votes: 61
20. Wicked! (2001– )
Unrated | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Rory and Dawn, two squabbling young step-siblings living with their newlywed parents in a small Aussie town, are terrorized by a mysterious evil scientist with a head shaped like an eaten apple.
Stars: Bianca Nacson, Mark Franklin, Bill Conn, Elaine Smith
Votes: 71
21. Chopper Squad (1977–1979)
50 min | Drama
The series was based around the work of a helicopter rescue team operating on Dee Why beach in Sydney. It has been said that the American series Baywatch was based upon Chopper Squad.
Stars: Dennis Grosvenor, Tony Hughes, Robert Coleby, Eric Oldfield
Votes: 59
22. The Restless Years (1977–1982)
25 min | Drama
Tragedy tinged story of various school-leavers entering the adult world of careers and relationships as overseen by matriarchal former teacher Miss MacKenzie.
Stars: June Salter, Malcolm Thompson, Kim Lewis, Benita Collings
Votes: 35
23. Skyways (1979–1981)
50 min | Drama
Pacific International Airport has five million passengers a year, and 800 people who work there; with Paul MacFarlane who is in charge.
Stars: Kylie Minogue, Bill Stalker, Ken James, Tina Bursill
Votes: 55
24. Fix and Foxi (2000– )
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
Fix and Foxi are the likable boys from next door, and everyone would like to be friends with them. In their adventures, they never appear as super heroes but rather as confident, bold and often audacious ten-year-olds.
Stars: Anne Helm, David Turba, Michael Wiesner, Edward Kaye
Votes: 56
25. Laverne & Shirley in the Army (1981–1982)
30 min | Animation, Family
Two years after we last saw Laverne and Shirley, they are re-united when they, as well as Lenny and Squiggy, get drafted into the United States Army to prepare for a possible war.
Stars: Penny Marshall, Ron Palillo, Cindy Williams, Kenneth Mars
Votes: 143
26. A Dangerous Summer (1982)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama, Thriller
When a crummy hotel burns down in Australia, the American co-owner tries to find out whether or not the fire was deliberately set or just an accident.
Director: Quentin Masters | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Ian Gilmour, Giselle Morgan, Shane Porteous
Votes: 273
27. Scobie Malone (1975)
98 min | Mystery
Sydney homicide detective Sergeant Scobie Malone and his offsider investigate the murder of Helga, whose corpse is found in the basement of the Sydney Opera House.
Director: Terry Ohlsson | Stars: Jack Thompson, Judy Morris, Shane Porteous, Jacqueline Kott
Votes: 105
28. Dinky Dog (1978–1981)
Animation, Family
This show is about the misadventures that Dinky, the worlds largest dog, went on with his friends.
Stars: Frank Welker, Ted Cassidy, William Schallert, Ross Martin
Votes: 65
29. Certain Women (1973–1977)
50 min | Drama
Stars: Matthew Crosby, Joan Bruce, June Salter, Queenie Ashton
Votes: 15
30. Casper the Friendly Ghost: He Ain't Scary, He's Our Brother (1979 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Casper tries to pass as a human child so they can trick or treat, but their ghost roommates keep haunting every person Casper tries to obtain candy from. Casper then runs into some poor, costume-less orphans who accept Casper as a ghost.
Directors: Carl Urbano, Carl Urbano, Chris Cuddington | Stars: Greg Alter, Lucille Bliss, Diana McCannon, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 150
31. From the Earth to the Moon (1979 TV Movie)
46 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Shortly after the American Civil War has ended, Victor Barbicane--a driven businessman and inventor--comes up with a new source of energy he calls Power X. His plan is to use Power X in ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Slapczynski | Stars: Alistair Duncan, Ron Haddrick, Phillip Hinton, Shane Porteous
Votes: 20
32. Ryan (1973)
60 min | Drama
The exploits of a private investigator in Australia in 1973.
Stars: Rod Mullinar, Pamela Stephenson, Luigi Villani, Colin McEwan
Votes: 44
33. Bellamy (1981)
60 min | Crime
The series focused on a maverick cop named Steve Bellamy and his partner Detective Mitchell. Recurring characters were the disapproving Daley and the forensics technician Clem.
Stars: John Stanton, Tim Elston, James Condon, Brian Young
Votes: 39
34. The Little Convict (1979)
77 min | Animation, Drama, Family
After failing to sell any of his paintings at a funfair, an artist begins to tell his granddaughter about the origins of his paintings. We are then transported on board a British convict ... See full summary »
Director: Yoram Gross | Stars: Rolf Harris, Paul Bertram, Ronald Falk, Gary Files
Votes: 98
35. Moby-Dick (1977 TV Movie)
51 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
In 1841 young Ishmael signs aboard the whaling ship Pequod, under the command of the strict, one-legged Capt. Ahab. Ishmael soon finds out that Ahab is searching for the legendary while ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Slapczynski | Stars: Alistair Duncan, Ron Haddrick, Barbara Frawley, Bevan Wilson
Votes: 45
36. Glenview High (1977–1979)
50 min | Drama
Set in a Sydney secondary school located in a tough, under-privileged suburb; Greg Walker, the new English teacher has just transferred in from a country school.
Stars: Grigor Taylor, Rebecca Gilling, Elaine Lee, Ken James
Votes: 16
37. The Schlocky Horror Picture Show (2007– )
Action, Adventure, Comedy
"The Schlocky Horror Picture Show" with "Nigel Honeybone" hosts a horror movie show, screening old horror and science fiction movies from 2007 until 2021.
Stars: Nigel Honeybone, Mark Spain, Nikki Vukas, Graham Garfield Barnard
Votes: 24
38. Casper's First Christmas (1979 TV Movie)
G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, Huckleberry Hound and more Hanna-Barbera characters get lost and decide to spend Christmas by vising Casper, the friendly ghost. But soon they encounter a not-so-friendly ghost.
Directors: Carl Urbano, Chris Cuddington | Stars: Daws Butler, Ida Sue McCune, Paul DeKorte, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 277
39. Catch Kandy (1973– )
30 min | Drama
Youngsters Catch Kandy and his sister Kate Kandy hide out in a zoo, mistakenly believing that they have accidentally killed their uncle.
Stars: Jann Ramel, Jacqueline Foley, Shane Porteous, Peter Reynolds
Votes: 22
40. Daniel Boone (1981 TV Movie)
Animation, Family
Animated special recounting the adventures of the American frontiersman whose name received international prominence during his lifetime.
Director: Geoff Collins | Stars: Richard Crenna, John Stephenson, Joe Baker, Michael Bell
Votes: 14
41. Flipper and Lopaka (1999–2000)
Family
Flipper and Lopaka is about two fun-loving friends who live an idyllic existence in a tropical paradise - swimming together, having adventures, and getting into and out of trouble. The ... See full summary »
Stars: Robyn Moore, Jamie Oxenbould, Keith Scott
Votes: 39
42. Crocadoo (1993–1996)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation
Crocadoo is a beautiful tropical paradise and home to a bunch of crazy crocodiles. When two villains are planning to turn the place into a profitable tourist trap, the crocs need to fight for the preservation of their home waters.
Stars: Dave Gibson, Aaron Pedersen, Tony Barry, Judy Morris
Votes: 13
43. King's Men (1975– )
60 min | Crime
Stars: Gordon Glenwright, Don Barkham, Don Spencer, Tom Oliver
45. The Flintstones: Wind-Up Wilma (1981 TV Movie)
24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Wilma is a celebrity when she gets a shot at the big leagues and becomes a pitcher for the Bedrock Dodgers after nailing a couple of robbers with a melon at the grocery store.
Directors: Carl Urbano, Chris Cuddington | Stars: Gay Autterson, Joe Baker, Mel Blanc, Henry Corden
Votes: 129
46. Bobby Dazzler (1977–1978)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: John Farnham, Maurie Fields, Olivia Hamnett, Terry Norris
Votes: 10
47. Smoke Between Trees (2019)
98 min | Drama
An intimate portrait of a reluctant Grandfather on a heart-warming journey of transformation - one that will lead him back to a home unlike any he ever imagined.
Director: Michael Joy | Stars: Tiriel Mora, Elly Chatfield, Joanne Samuel, Robert-Joseph Slockee
Votes: 42
48. Puzzle (1978 TV Movie)
90 min | Romance, Thriller
Franciscus searches for the urn that contains the remains of Buddha but instead finds danger and intrigue.
Director: Gordon Hessler | Stars: James Franciscus, Wendy Hughes, Robert Helpmann, Peter Gwynne
Votes: 31
49. Constructing Australia (2007– )
Documentary, History
Stars: Wendy Hughes, Bill Young, Murray Dowsett, Eugene Suleau
Votes: 20
50. Blinky Bill's Extraordinary Excursion (1995–1996)
24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Stars: Keith Scott, Robyn Moore
Votes: 29