Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Jodie Dorday

1. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.

Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Kevin Smith

Votes: 48,750

2. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)

TV-G | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Hercules is half-man, half-god and a hero of fantastic strength. After his malevolent stepmother, Hera, kills his wife and children, he wanders about Earth with mortal best friend Iolaus, fighting evil and trying to overcome his loss.

Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Kevin Smith, Robert Trebor

Votes: 31,865

3. Jack of All Trades (2000)

30 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy

Jack Stiles, American spy stationed on a South Pacific island in the early 19th century, teams up with no nonsense British agent Emilia Rothschild to stop Napoleon's colonizing efforts. Jack's alter ego is the Zorro-esque Daring Dragoon.

Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps

Votes: 3,112

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: 1,697

5. The Gulf (2019–2021)

45 min | Crime

A detective's personal and professional life start to unravel when she is involved in a fatal car accident and begins to lose her memory.

Stars: Kate Elliott, Ido Drent, Timmie Cameron, Dahnu Graham

Votes: 1,609

6. Under the Vines (2021– )

60 min | Comedy

Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards star as two city slickers who inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand.. the only problems are that neither of them has ever done a hard days' work- and they despise one another.

Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards, Trae Te Wiki, Simon Mead

Votes: 1,249

7. Shortland Street (1992– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama

A five-night-a-week soap set in an Auckland City hospital that follows the complicated personal and professional lives of its staff and their families and friends.

Stars: Michael Galvin, Ben Mitchell, Sally Martin, Ben Barrington

Votes: 1,063

8. Westside (2015– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Tales of crime and passion in Auckland, New Zealand, spanning from 1974 through to 1984.

Stars: Antonia Prebble, David de Lautour, Daniel Musgrove, Pana Hema Taylor

Votes: 764

9. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
Episode: Prometheus (1995)

Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Xena and Hercules join forces to free Prometheus, however his reprieve comes with a price.

Director: Stephen L. Posey | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Michael Hurst, Kevin Sorbo

Votes: 681

10. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
Episode: The Quest (1997)

Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Gabrielle's attempt to take Xena's body to be buried with her brother are complicated by would-be thieves, Amazon dynasty squabbles, and Xena's attempts to communicate through Autolycus.

Director: Michael Levine | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Bruce Campbell, Melinda Clarke

Votes: 589

11. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
Episode: A Necessary Evil (1997)

Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Velasca makes herself a god with ambrosia and seeks vengeance on Gabrielle.

Director: Mark Beesley | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Melinda Clarke, Hudson Leick

Votes: 563

12. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
Episode: Warrior... Priestess... Tramp (1998)

Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Someone is trying to harm the Hestian high priestess Leah, who happens to be yet another Xena look-alike, and substitutes Meg for the priestess. Xena takes over to figure out the puzzle and save Leah.

Director: Robert Ginty | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Macgregor Cameron

Votes: 513

13. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode: Just Passing Through (1999)

Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Hercules tells Iolaus II about the time he and the original Iolaus had to quickly find a stolen ruby before its gold panther came to life and destroyed the village.

Director: Charles Siebert | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Bruce Campbell, Nicholas Baker

Votes: 317

14. Black Hands (2020– )

Drama

On the morning of June 20, 1994, five members of the Bain family were found dead in their Dunedin, New Zealand home. This tells the story of an atrocity that captured a nation, and remains one of New Zealand's most controversial cases.

Stars: Joel Tobeck, Luanne Gordon, Richard Crouchley, Lucy Currey

Votes: 217

15. Via Satellite (1998)

90 min | Comedy

As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.

Director: Anthony McCarten | Stars: Danielle Cormack, Karl Urban, Jack Chan, John McBeth

Votes: 175

16. The Gulf (2019–2021)
Episode: Nathan - Part 1 (2019)

45 min | Crime

A detective recovering from amnesia caused by a shocking car accident begins to suspect not everything is as it seems, following the reappearance of a young boy.

Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Kate Elliott, Ido Drent, Timmie Cameron, Dahnu Graham

Votes: 110

17. The Gulf (2019–2021)
Episode: Nathan - Part 2 (2019)

Crime

Who and where is Lucy? Jess is running out of time to piece the puzzle together. Meanwhile, Ruby is hiding something.

Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Kate Elliott, Ido Drent, Ross Brannigan, Alison Bruce

Votes: 93

18. Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode: Once You Go Jack... (2000)

22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy

Jack's former partner Kentucky Sue shows up in Palau-Palau, but will her desire to become Mrs. Jack Stiles compromise Jack's effectiveness?

Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps

Votes: 75

19. Mark Loves Sharon (2008)

Comedy

A comedy series about Fictional sports star Mark Wary and his trials & tribulations with the media his new missus, his manager and his hanger ons.

Stars: Jason Gann, Dailan Evans, Abby Meates, Shaun Angus Hall

Votes: 68

20. Under the Vines (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2021)

Comedy

Daisy is ecstatic over Griffin's visit, while everyone is fed up with Louis' self-pity following his marriage break up. Nic asks Daisy and the Oakley gang for support.

Director: Erin White | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards, Trae Te Wiki, Simon Mead

Votes: 41

21. New Skin (2002)

56 min | Drama

A story of youthful love, with the lack of money, abuse of drugs and pregnancy that goes with it. Playing with short The Hitch.

Director: Anthony Hayes | Stars: Anthony Hayes, Jessica Napier, Samuel Johnson, Paul Pantano

Votes: 31

22. Jackson's Wharf (1999–2000)

TV-14 | Drama

Jackson's Wharf is set in a fictional New Zealand coastal town and revolves around a sibling rivalry between brothers Frank (the town cop) and Ben (a big-shot lawyer).

Stars: Nicole Whippy, Daniel Meade, Dominique Crawford, Brett Coutts

Votes: 27

23. Burying Brian (2008– )

265 min | Drama

Four ordinary New Zealand women, closely connected by shared history and friendship, meet regularly to drink and talk. One night, the women rail against men in general and husbands in ... See full summary »

Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

Votes: 23

24. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #4.1 (2018)

TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Time on the inside puts Cheryl and Wolf on trial. Phineas' manhood gets in the way of manning up. McCarthy strays far from the thin blue line.

Director: Murray Keane | Stars: Antonia Prebble, David de Lautour, Reef Ireland, Ashleigh Cummings

Votes: 15

25. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #3.1 (2017)

TV-MA | 41 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Rita and Ted return from their holiday to a rude surprise and Wolf gone. Rita distracts herself by waging war on the new neighbours, And Ted is dealt a blow he probably saw coming.

Director: Murray Keane | Stars: Matthew Arbuckle, Pierre Beasley, David de Lautour, Jodie Dorday

Votes: 13

26. Market Forces (1998– )

MARKET FORCES the play had its premiere at the Wellington Arts Festival in 1996. Within two days of opening the season was sold out. This pattern continued to be repeated with every ... See full summary »

Stars: Stuart Devenie, Ian Watkin, Jodie Dorday, Ray Henwood

Votes: 12

27. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #3.3 (2017)

TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Wolf grows dissatisfied with his career, but it turns out that's the least of his problems. A sexy blast from Rita's prison past arrives with dangerous intentions.

Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Pierre Beasley, Shane Cortese, David de Lautour, Jodie Dorday

Votes: 12

28. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #3.4 (2017)

TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Guilt over Evan is tearing Rita and Wolf apart. McCarthy feels compromised by his lady's past. A fateful meeting at the forbidden dairy leads to fireworks.

Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Beth Allen, Matthew Arbuckle, Ashleigh Cummings, David de Lautour

Votes: 12

29. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #4.2 (2018)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The gang gets roped into the silly season. Ngaire comes home and she's brought gifts. Cheryl's Christmas cheer turns deadly.

Director: Murray Keane | Stars: Antonia Prebble, David de Lautour, Reef Ireland, Ashleigh Cummings

Votes: 10

30. Black Hands (2020– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

42 min | Drama

Dunedin police respond to a distressed call. Margaret and Robin's marriage is in trouble while David tries hard to please his mother.

Director: David Stubbs | Stars: Joel Tobeck, Luanne Gordon, Richard Crouchley, Lucy Currey

Votes: 9

31. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
Episode: The Last Jar (2002)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

Tess and Jonesy clash when a man accuses his estranged wife of trying to kill his girlfriend by poisoning her breakfast jam. When they question the wife, she counter-accuses her husband of product tampering and extortion.

Director: Richard Frankland | Stars: Ditch Davey, Caroline Craig, Jane Allsop, Paul Bishop

Votes: 8

32. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #4.10 (2018)

TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The Wests come together for Cheryl and Wolf's wedding but the groom has cold feet, and the cops threaten to derail the nuptials.

Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Antonia Prebble, David de Lautour, Reef Ireland, Ashleigh Cummings

Votes: 8

33. Westside (2015– )
Episode: Episode #4.7 (2018)

TV-MA | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Sparky's love combusts. Memory lane leads Ted to old promises. Phineas comes clean over his dirty little secret. Round two for Rita leaves her wanting.

Director: Caroline Bell Booth | Stars: Antonia Prebble, David de Lautour, Reef Ireland, Ashleigh Cummings

Votes: 7

34. Blind Bitter Happiness (2023– )

Comedy, Drama

Set in New Zealand's suburban heartland, Blind Bitter Happiness is a serious comedy in which the flawed but loveable Faheys face everyday life head-on. Unflinching and funny, the show ... See full summary »

Stars: Ryan Berry, Lisa Chappell, Richa Cherian, Claire Chitham

35. Calling Gerry Molloy (2003)

15 min | Short, Drama

Jude and Ron play games - harmless, competitive fun - until Gerry Molloy enters their lives. games then take a new twist, neither can control # or can they?

Director: Andrew Lewis | Stars: Grant Bowler, Michelle Fornasier, Jodie Dorday, William Anderson

36. Jackson's Wharf (1999–2000)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1999)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

An armed posse sets out to deal to sheep-killing stray dogs. Serena moves out of the hotel. Ben gets double-booked for speaking engagements. Kath supports an old rival in a time of need. Brian and Maggie announce their engagement.

Stars: Stephen Whittaker, Patrick Toomey, Nicola Kawana, Denise O'Connell

37. Jackson's Wharf (1999–2000)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (2000)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

A new cop arrives to hunt for Chantelle's killer, Calvin makes a break for freedom, Jesse has news for Ben and the Jackson's love triangle is exposed.

Stars: Stephen Whittaker, Patrick Toomey, Brett Coutts, Nicola Kawana

38. Mark Loves Sharon (2008)
Episode: Night of Nights (2008)

Comedy

Mark and Sharon are preparing to attend a big sports award night when Mark is likely to be challenged for the top prize by up and coming star Robbie Kane.

Director: Des Dowling | Stars: Jason Gann, Dailan Evans, Abby Meates, Shaun Angus Hall

39. Mark Loves Sharon (2008)
Episode: Aftermath (2008)

Comedy

Mark tries to win Sharon back while a looming drug test takes Jerry's attention.

Director: Des Dowling | Stars: Jason Gann, Dailan Evans, Abby Meates, Shaun Angus Hall

40. Mark Loves Sharon (2008)
Episode: You Can Pick Your Friends... (2008)

Comedy

Mark's shonky father Roy arrives at Wary Mansion with disastrous results.

Director: Des Dowling | Stars: Jason Gann, Dailan Evans, Abby Meates, Shaun Angus Hall

41. Burying Brian (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2008)

Drama

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Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

42. Burying Brian (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2008)

Drama

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Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

43. Burying Brian (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2008)

Drama

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Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

44. Burying Brian (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2008)

Drama

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Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

45. Burying Brian (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2008)

Drama

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Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

46. Burying Brian (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2008)

Drama

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Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

47. Shortland Street (1992– )
Episode: Episode #30.7204 (2021)

TV-PG | Drama

Reeling, Cece is determined to bring her daughter home, despite Sophia's plans to stay on and work in Fiji. Cece argues that the notion is ridiculous but Rani disagrees. Carla's high doesn't last long. Eddie rides a roller-coaster.

Directors: Geoffrey Cawthorn, Ian Hughes | Stars: Nicole Whippy, Michael Galvin, Grant Lobban, Ben Barrington

48. Shortland Street (1992– )
Episode: Episode #30.7205 (2021)

TV-PG | Drama

Willy's rushed to hospital after his collapse. Eddie's anxious when Harper struggles to pin down what's wrong with him, but rejects Esther's support. TK's struck by growing pains.

Directors: Geoffrey Cawthorn, Ian Hughes | Stars: Nicole Whippy, Grant Lobban, Rawiri Jobe, Ngahuia Piripi