Australian Shows
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1. My Name's McGooley, What's Yours? (1966–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom concerened with the fortunes of a working class family in Sydney.
Stars: John Meillon, Judi Farr, Stewart Ginn, Gordon Chater
Votes: 30
2. Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Meet Dave and Julie Rafter: just your average Australians with three adult children. On the eve of their 25th wedding anniversary it seems that they're about to have their house to themselves at long last.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Michael Caton, George Houvardas
Votes: 2,521
3. Shirl's Neighbourhood (1979–1984)
30 min | Family
Stars: Ron Mueck, Darrin Oakley, Don Bridges, Elizabeth Rule
4. E Street (1989–1993)
50 min | Drama
An Australian soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community there.
Stars: Cecily Polson, Les Dayman, Tony Martin, Vic Rooney
Votes: 166
5. 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
6. 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: 6,358
7. 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: 6,485
8. 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: 1,691
9. 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: 1,633
10. Wentworth (2013–2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The confronting look into the lives of the inmates and prison staff of Wentworth Correctional Centre as they navigate the ups and downs of their lives in the prison system.
Stars: Kate Atkinson, Katrina Milosevic, Robbie Magasiva, Jacquie Brennan
Votes: 24,580
11. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,234
12. 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
13. 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
14. Division 4 (1969–1975)
50 min | Crime, Drama
This series was about the wide variety of cases dealt with by the Criminal Investigation and Uniform branches at Melbourne's fictional Yarra Central police station.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Terence Donovan
Votes: 110
15. 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
16. 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: 525
17. Solo One (1976)
30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Paul Cronin as Senior Constable Gary Hogan, in the real country town of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne.
Stars: Paul Cronin, Aileen Britton, Keith Eden, Andrew Cooke
Votes: 23
18. 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
19. Skippy (1968–1970)
25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Sonny and his kangaroo Skippy live in Waratah National Park in New South Wales. Matt Hammond, Sonny's father is the park ranger. Skippy saves the day in many adventures.
Stars: Ed Devereaux, Tony Bonner, Ken James, Garry Pankhurst
Votes: 1,170
20. 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
21. Rafferty's Rules (1987–1991)
50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Michael Rafferty, who is a Stipendiary Magistrate, drives to work in an old blue VW Kombi van. He owns a cat named Rhubarb.
Stars: John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers, Catherine Wilkin
Votes: 63
22. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
50 min | Drama
Follows the lives of a group of medical professions working for the Flying Doctors Service in the remote Australian outback.
Stars: Lenore Smith, Maurie Fields, Robert Grubb, Val Jellay
Votes: 1,039
23. 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
24. The Young Doctors (1976–1983)
25 min | Drama, Romance
The lives, loves and medical complaints of the doctors, nurses and patients at Sydney's Albert Memorial Hospital.
Stars: Tim Page, Lyn James, Gwen Plumb, Michael Beecher
Votes: 123
25. The Aunty Jack Show (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
A large, violent, masculine, mustached, boxing glove-wearing, motorcycle riding woman and her troupe of other off-beat characters.
Stars: Grahame Bond, Rory O'Donoghue, Sandra McGregor, John Derum
Votes: 92
26. Fat Cat and Friends (1990–2011)
30 min | Family
Stars: Yasmin Kassim, Patsy Biscoe, Wayne Anthoney
Votes: 18
27. The Magic Circle Club (1965–1967)
30 min | Fantasy
In the Magic Forest, Fredd and Fee Fee Bear, Mother Hubbard, Max and Nancy live in a magic cottage. The local baddies, Sir Jasper Crookly and Gaspar Goblin, regularly try to make life difficult for them.
Stars: Nancy Cato, Liz Harris, Tedd Dunn, Max Bartlett
Votes: 16
28. It's Academic (2005–2016)
30 min | Game-Show
Students from three schools answer various general knowledge questions from a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, geography, sport, pop culture and science. The winning school ... See full summary »
Stars: Simon Reeve, Lizzy Lovette, Mitchell Papenhuyzen, Jason Smith
Votes: 27
29. Wonder World! (1979–1986)
24 min | Reality-TV
A hosted television current affairs program, about the world, and how it works from widgets to rock and roll.
Stars: Simon Townsend, Woodrow, Angela Catterns, Hugh Piper
Votes: 29
30. Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959–1999)
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Mr. Squiggle is a marionette with a pencil for a nose, who visits his friends from his home at 93 Crater Crescent on the Moon, flying in his pet rocket (named Rocket).
Stars: Norman Hetherington, Patricia Lovell, Jane Fennell, Rebecca Hetherington
Votes: 165
31. The Rovers (1969–1970)
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Rowena Wallace, Noel Trevarthen, Edward Hepple, Grant Seiden
Votes: 30
32. Wombat (1983– )
30 min | Family
Wombat was an Australian children's TV show produced at BTQ Channel 7 in Brisbane from 1979 to 1990. It was aired on weekday afternoons, and later Saturday and Sunday mornings, across Australia.
Stars: Gillian Blakeney, Gayle Blakeney, Jamie Dunn, Laurel Edwards
Votes: 22
33. Romper Room (I) (1963–1988)
Family
A preschool program created by Bert and Nancy Claster (USA), franchised in Australia, Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Australia first produced it at ATN-7 Sydney in February 1963, hosted by Susan Jamieson.
Stars: Susan Jamieson, Helena Bailey, Patricia Godfrey, Craig Walker
Votes: 45
34. The Tarax Show (1957–1970)
60 min
Live Children's TV Show, presenting cartoons and featuring sketch comedy, competitions and variety entertainment.
Stars: Norman Swain, Joff Ellen, Geoff Corke, Ernie Carroll
35. 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
37. Hey Hey It's Saturday (1971–2010)
120 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Hosted by Daryl Somers, Hey Hey was a variety show, featuring sketches, performances, a talent show of sorts, and an array of celebrity guests, ranging from Australian television stars, to actors in big Hollywood blockbuster movies.
Stars: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Daryl Somers, Russell Gilbert, Livinia Nixon
Votes: 280
38. Acropolis Now (1989–1992)
25 min | Comedy
The lives of the owners and workers at a Greek cafe in Melbourne.
Stars: Nick Giannopoulos, George Kapiniaris, Mary Coustas, Tracey Callander
Votes: 384
39. Alvin Purple (1976)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A waterbed salesman who is irresistible to women gets a job as a gardener in a convent
Stars: Graeme Blundell, Chris Haywood, Dawn Lake, John Ewart
Votes: 51
40. The Comedy Company (1988–1990)
Comedy
Sketch show launched from the success of "The D-Generation." The show was disbanded after the first season, but was given another shot in 1990 to become a well-loved hit comedy show. It went on to transition into "Fast Forward" (1991).
Stars: Mark Mitchell, Mary-Anne Fahey, Ian McFadyen, Glenn Robbins
Votes: 152
41. 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
42. Mother and Son (1984–1994)
30 min | Comedy
The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.
Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, Judy Morris
Votes: 803
43. Above the Law (2000)
Drama, Romance
Life for the residents of an apartment complex that has a police station on the ground floor.
Stars: Alyssa-Jane Cook, Scott Burgess, Bridie Carter, Jolyon James
Votes: 25
44. Against the Wind (1978)
617 min | Drama, History, Western
Mary Mulvane, an 18 year old Irish girl, is transported to New South Wales for seven years for doing little else than protecting her own property. She must endure the horror of transport to... See full summary »
Stars: Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire, Jon English, Warwick Sims
Votes: 946
45. Always Greener (2001–2003)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Every city-dweller daydreams sometimes about dropping out of the rat-race and moving to the country. Every country-dweller wonders what it might be like to try their luck in the "Big Smoke"... See full summary »
Stars: John Howard, Anne Tenney, Michala Banas, Daniel Bowden
Votes: 331
46. Bluey (1976–1977)
90 min | Drama
Bluey was set at Melbourne's Russell Street Police Headquarters (Victoria, Australia), with "Bluey" Hills heading his own squad ("Department B"), due to his inability to work within the existing police squads.
Stars: Lucky Grills, Gerda Nicolson, John Diedrich, Ken Goodlet
Votes: 80
47. 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
48. The Godfathers (1971–1972)
25 min | Comedy
A wheelchair-bound widow with a small son takes in three male boarders, each of whom becomes a father-figure to the boy.
Stars: Robert Bruning, Eric Oldfield, Anna Volska, Tina Grenville
Votes: 21
49. G.P. (1989–1996)
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
50. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Crime
Jane Halifax is a freelance forensic psychiatrist (f.p.) a psychological super-sleuth immersed in a mire of crime and punishment: Jane is an expert of the human mind.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Robyn Nevin, Susanne Chapman, Louise Siversen
Votes: 250
51. Love My Way (2004–2007)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Romance
A story about a group of thirty-somethings dealing with the ups and downs of life.
Stars: Claudia Karvan, Asher Keddie, Brendan Cowell, Dan Wyllie
Votes: 1,319
52. McLeod's Daughters (2001–2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Estranged sisters Claire and Tess are reunited after 20 years when they inherit their family's cattle station, "Drover's Run", in the outback of South Australia, following their father's death.
Stars: Aaron Jeffery, Rachael Carpani, Simmone Mackinnon, Bridie Carter
Votes: 6,662
53. Love Child (2014–2017)
45 min | Drama
The lives of staff and residents at the fictional Kings Cross Hospital and Stanton House in Sydney in 1969.
Stars: Jessica Marais, Mandy McElhinney, Miranda Tapsell, Sophie Bloom
Votes: 1,576
54. Medivac (1996–1998)
50 min | Drama
Medivac, also known as Adrenalin Junkies, is the story of the emergency ward of Brisbane's Bethlehem West Hospital.
Stars: Grant Bowler, Lisa Forrest, Caroline Marie Kenison, Geneviève Picot
Votes: 49
55. Patrol Boat (1979–1983)
60 min | Action, Drama
Patrol Boat was about the activities of the crew of a Royal Australian Navy patrol boat which patrolled Australia's coastline.
Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Robert Coleby, Robert Baxter, Nick Magasic
Votes: 66
56. Rush (2008–2011)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
They are trained to be smarter, tactically superior and technologically advantaged - Melbourne's answer for a cutting edge trend in policing worldwide.
Stars: Rodger Corser, Callan Mulvey, Nicole da Silva, Ashley Zukerman
Votes: 2,000
57. Winners & Losers (2011–2016)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The lives of four friends Bec, Sophie, Jenny and Frances are intertwined since their high school days when they were called losers. A reunion makes them realise that they are actually winners.
Stars: Melissa Bergland, Virginia Gay, Melanie Vallejo, Tom Wren
Votes: 1,211
58. Young Ramsay (1977–1980)
60 min | Drama
Tired of city life, a young veterinarian moves to the countryside and connects with the locals.
Stars: John Hargreaves, Serge Lazareff, Barbara Llewellyn, Louise Howitt
Votes: 37
59. Holiday Island (1981–1982)
48 min | Drama
Stars: Nick Tate, Alyson Best, Steven Grives, Caz Lederman
Votes: 25
60. 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
61. Carson's Law (1983–1984)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1920s. A female lawyer faces prejudice when she marries into a influentual family law firm. On top of this she has to bring up three children when her husband is killed in a plane crash.
Stars: Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Christine Amor, Irene Inescort
Votes: 86
62. 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
63. Class of '74 (1974–1975)
25 min | Drama
Class of '74 (and later Class of '75) was a secondary school-based, daily soap opera produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation and screened on the Seven Network in Australia starting March 1974.
Stars: John Hamblin, Gordon Glenwright, Leonard Teale, Beryl Cheers
Votes: 42
64. 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: 3,587
65. 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
66. Return to Eden (1983)
267 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Meet plain but privileged multi-millionairess Stephanie Harper, whose sole mistake is to fall for handsome young sporting hero Greg Marsden.
Stars: Rebecca Gilling, James Reyne, Wendy Hughes, James Smillie
Votes: 1,639
67. Richmond Hill (1988)
50 min | Drama, Romance
An Australian soap opera, set in and based around the lives and loves of a small country town.
Stars: Paula Duncan, Tim Elston, Marc Aden Gray, Ross Higgins
Votes: 26
68. Sons and Daughters (1982–1987)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Dramatic incidents in the lives of the wealthy Hamilton family and working class Palmer family, linked by the long-ago secret affair of David Palmer and Patricia Hamilton and the offspring ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Rawlings, Leila Hayes, Brian Blain, Pat McDonald
Votes: 345
69. Taurus Rising (1982)
50 min
Stars: Annette Andre, Alan Cassell, Andrew Clarke, Diane Craig
Votes: 16
70. 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
71. Bobby Dazzler (1977–1978)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: John Farnham, Maurie Fields, Olivia Hamnett, Terry Norris
Votes: 10
72. All Together Now (1991–1993)
25 min | Comedy
One-time Rock'n'Roll star Bobby Rivers discovers he has 15-year-old twins when his former lover dies in a plane crash. They and Tracy, the woman who looked after them when their mother was travelling the world, move in with him.
Stars: Jon English, Steven Jacobs, Jane Hall, Bruno Lucia
Votes: 250
73. Full Frontal (1993–1997)
Comedy
The series began screening shortly after the similar sketch comedy program Fast Forward (from which Full Frontal derived) ended. Full Frontal retained the same general format of Fast ... See full summary »
Stars: Glenn Butcher, Ross Williams, Kim Gyngell, John Walker
Votes: 443
74. Blankety Blanks (1977–1979)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The first Australian version of the popular American game show Match Game 73 (1973).
Stars: Graham Kennedy, Stuart Wagstaff, Ugly Dave Gray, Don Blake
Votes: 85
75. It's a Knockout (1985–1987)
Game-Show
"It's a Knockout" was a loud, colourful and downright silly game show that was a hallmark of 1980s Australian television. Small town representatives from Victoria, New South Wales, South ... See full summary »
Stars: Billy J. Smith, Fiona MacDonald, Max Rowley, Jacki MacDonald
Votes: 62
77. Here's Humphrey (1965–2008)
30 min | Family
Humphrey is designed to entertain and educate its audience as they join in the fun with the character of Humphrey B Bear. Humphrey enjoys exploring and pretending. He likes playing, singing, dancing and being with his friends.
Stars: Anthony O'Donohue, Humphrey B. Bear, Tony Balzan, Joni Combe
Votes: 54
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