OZ/NZ TV Funnies
by playinthedark | created - 23 Mar 2013 | updated - 30 Mar 2013 | PublicTV shows from Australia and New Zealand that are worth a look.
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1. Laid (2011)
Not Rated | Comedy
Startled to realize that her former lovers are dying in unusual ways, a market researcher tries to unravel the cause and save her remaining exes.
Stars: Alison Bell, Celia Pacquola, Toby Truslove, Graeme Blundell
Votes: 586
2. The Gruen Transfer (2008–2011)
Documentary, Comedy
The Gruen Transfer (TGT) is a show about advertising, how it works, and how it works on us. Hosted by the inimitable Wil Anderson, TGT decodes and defuses the commercial messages that swirl... See full summary »
Stars: Wil Anderson, Russel Howcroft, Todd Sampson, Dan Gregory
Votes: 700
3. Danger 5 (2011–2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
It's Christmas in the 1980s, Adolf Hitler is alive and has two Yuletide wishes: Danger 5 dead and the world under his Christmas tree.
Stars: David Ashby, Sean James Murphy, Natasa Ristic, Amanda Simons
Votes: 4,980
4. The Hamster Wheel (2011–2012)
Comedy
Stars: Andrew Hansen, Chas Licciardello, Julian Morrow, Craig Reucassel
Votes: 139
5. Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (2005– )
30 min | Comedy
Mr Gorsmby is the most politically incorrect relief teacher available. He also happens to be the ONLY relief teacher available. Gormsby is asked to babysit the worst class at the worst boys... See full summary »
Stars: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright
Votes: 394
6. Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell (2012–2022)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
No-holds-barred news satire show presented by comedian Shaun Micallef that gleefully riffs on Aussie politics.
Stars: Shaun Micallef, Francis Greenslade, Emily Taheny, Tosh Greenslade
Votes: 725
7. Outland (2012)
Comedy
Outland focuses on a gay science fiction fan club, and the dramas that surround the lives of its members, as they struggle and battle to assimilate with the troubling and very real world around them.
Stars: Christine Anu, Ben Gerrard, Paul Ireland, Adam Richard
Votes: 166
8. The Strange Calls (2012)
30 min | Comedy
Hapless city cop Toby Banks is demoted to night duty in the sleepy beachside village of Coolum, only to find himself investigating strange late night phone calls that reveal the bizarre truth of the town.
Stars: Barry Crocker, Toby Truslove, Patrick Brammall, Katherine Hicks
Votes: 833
9. CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network (2002–2003)
30 min | Comedy, News
An Australian comedy program that satirises the news of the day, and how it is presented.
Stars: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight
Votes: 378
10. Breaking News (1994–1997)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Based on the making of a fictitious Australian CURRENT AFFAIRS show, Frontline blends invented events with REAL LIFE events. A true reflection of THE TIMES we live in.
Stars: Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora, Alison Whyte
Votes: 1,343
11. Good News Week (1996–2012)
Comedy, Game-Show
It's a quiz about the week and stuff.
Stars: Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins, Julie McCrossin, Claire Hooper
Votes: 379
12. Spicks and Specks (2005–2022)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Adam Hills hosts this lighthearted music quiz show.The two teams are captained by Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough.
Stars: Adam Hills, Alan Brough, Myf Warhurst, Dave O'Neil
Votes: 1,169
13. Summer Heights High (2007)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The life of a public school epitomized by disobedient student Jonah Takalua, self-absorbed private school exchange student Ja'mie King, and megalomaniac drama teacher Mr. G.
Stars: Chris Lilley, Asolima Tauati, Iro Utaifeau, Zach Fa'atoe
Votes: 15,105
14. The Chaser's War on Everything (2006–2009)
26 min | Comedy
The show features sketches mocking social and political issues, and often feature comedic publicity stunts.
Stars: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello
Votes: 2,741
15. The Micallef Program (1998–2001)
30 min | Comedy
A skit-based comedy program, fronted by Australian comedian Shaun Micallef.
Stars: Shaun Micallef, Wayne Hope, Roz Hammond, Francis Greenslade
Votes: 349
16. The Panel (1998–2007)
90 min | Talk-Show
A comedy show talking about the events from the week gone. Made by Australia's Working Dog and featuring guests each week. The team is known for the movie The Castle.
Stars: Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Kate Langbroek, Santo Cilauro
Votes: 212
17. We Can Be Heroes (2005)
30 min | Comedy
A group of Australians are nominated for the Australian of the Year Award.
Stars: Chris Lilley, Jennifer Byrne, Mick Graham, Chung Jade Koh
Votes: 2,817
18. :30 Seconds (2009)
30 min | Comedy
A funny look inside a fictional advertising industry, showing up the tricks, the language, and the scheming, behind the ads. e.g. - Selling cosmetics? Create a "National AV Dermatological ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Joel Tobeck, Stephen Curry, Gyton Grantley, Kat Stewart
Votes: 69
19. The D Generation Goes Commercial (1988–1989)
46 min | Comedy
Four one-hour specials by Australian sketch comedy group, The D-Generation, broadcast on the Seven Network.
Stars: Santo Cilauro, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch, Rob Sitch
Votes: 26
20. Lawrence Leung's Choose Your Own Adventure (2008–2009)
Comedy
Stars: Lawrence Leung, Doris Leung, Leo Leung, Tim Rogers
Votes: 99
21. Lawrence Leung's Unbelievable (2011)
Comedy
Stars: Lawrence Leung, Apollo Robbins, Banachek, James Randi
Votes: 62
22. John Safran vs. God (2004)
25 min | Comedy
In his most ludicrously ambitious project yet, world-famous media hooligan John Safran scours the world in search of God... AND FINDS HIM.... Or, at least, a lot of folk who believe they have.
Stars: John Safran, Gavin Wood, David Serafin, Jonathan auf der Heide
Votes: 412
23. Music Jamboree (2002)
25 min | Comedy, Documentary, Music
John Safran explores the music industry with this hilarious and informative show.
Stars: John Safran, Ant Keogh, Rob Hibbert, Gavin Wood
Votes: 151
24. Rake (2010–2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Cleaver Greene is a drug addict who has a massive gambling debt with some very shady characters and is in love with a prostitute. He's also a very good criminal lawyer, capable of winning unwinnable cases.
Stars: Richard Roxburgh, Matt Day, Kate Box, Caroline Brazier
Votes: 8,676
25. Problems (2012)
26 min | Comedy
The hilariously mundane day to day life of Sam Simmons and the characters that surround him.....including the moths in his couch.
Stars: Sam Simmons, Anthony Morgan, Lawrence Mooney, Claudia O'Doherty
Votes: 241
26. Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009–2019)
Comedy, Game-Show
A game show where generation Baby Boomers, X and Y compete against each other to see who is the best. Each week the teams are headed by Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering and Josh Thomas ... See full summary »
Stars: Shaun Micallef, Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering, Josh Thomas
Votes: 438
27. Wilfred (2007–2010)
25 min | Comedy, Drama
A depressed man is the only one who can see his girlfriend's dog as a full-grown man in a dog suit.
Stars: Jason Gann, Adam Zwar, Cindy Waddingham, Kim Gyngell
Votes: 3,148
28. Outrageous Fortune (2005–2010)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?
Stars: Robyn Malcolm, Antony Starr, Siobhan Marshall, Antonia Prebble
Votes: 2,399
29. Rude Awakenings (2007)
40 min | Comedy, Drama
Dimity Rush, a woman in a hurry to reconnect with the Auckland city vibe and escape the lifestyle block in Kumeu, where she has been stranded with her husband, Stuart, and their two sons Julian and Ollie.
Stars: Danielle Cormack, Patrick Wilson, Marise Wipani, Carl Bland
Votes: 30
30. Super City (2011–2013)
23 min | Comedy
Sami hilariously transforms into acutely observed and very different characters all living in our country's super city. In season two, Ofa is a welfare case-manager demanding everyone ... See full summary »
Stars: Madeleine Sami, Vanessa Riddell, Renee Lyons, Rose McIver
Votes: 87
31. Please Like Me (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Twenty something Josh is going through a number of big changes as he navigates his first decade of adulthood. After being dumped by his girlfriend, he comes to the realization that he is gay.
Stars: Josh Thomas, Thomas Ward, John, Debra Lawrance
Votes: 19,779
32. Offspring (2010–2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of the impossible loves of 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her fabulously messy family.
Stars: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper
Votes: 5,497
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