800 Words

A recently widowed father quits his job as a popular 800-word columnist for a top-selling Sydney newspaper.

Cast:Erik Thomson , Melina Vidler , Benson Jack Anthony , Michelle Langstone , Rick Donald , Anna Jullienne , Emma Leonard , Jonny Brugh , John Leigh , Cian Elyse White , Alex Tarrant , Rob Kipa-Williams , Peter Elliott , Manon Blackman , Reon Bell , Olivia Tennet , Paul Glover , Bridie Carter

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Tue, Sep 15, 2015

George Turner's plan to kick-start his family back into life by shifting them all across the Tasman to the town of Weld, New Zealand, does not get off to an ideal start.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Tue, Sep 22, 2015

It is fight or flee time for the Turner family as faulty plumbing and poorly chosen words sees the town of Weld rise up against their new Australian imports.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Tue, Sep 29, 2015

When George goes on the offensive, tracking down the source of a scurrilous rumour about him, what he learns changes everything between him and the women of Weld.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Tue, Oct 6, 2015

As he gets to grips with his status as the new ladies' man about town George is dragged into a celebration (or not) of Weld's x-rated history.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Tue, Oct 13, 2015

When the earth moves under George's feet, the opportunity for him to slay a demon from his past presents itself - and leads to the issuing of a very rash challenge.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Tue, Oct 20, 2015

George throws himself into solving the mystery of Sir Frederick Weld's missing head - when he should be solving a whole other mystery, one much closer to home.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Tue, Oct 27, 2015

George struggles with the realisation that while he was looking the other way this whole other world was going on - a world he is so not qualified to deal with.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Tue, Nov 3, 2015

George tries to convince Shay to stay in Weld. The Women of Weld question the motive behind Jan's arrival. Katie organises a camp-in to protest against the proposed development.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Tue, Aug 23, 2016

George and Arlo implement a cunning plan to bring Shay back from Sydney. George and Jan's new relationship lurches towards the rocks. And the Weld locals brace themselves for the carnage of Guy Fawkes Night.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

The whole of Weld comes out to farewell Jan, and George almost destroys his friendship with Woody over a rather large invoice and a lawn that needs mowing.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Tue, Sep 6, 2016

George lands a scoop on the first day of his new job at the newspaper, but why is he under orders not to write about an eight year old mystery that's gripping Weld?

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Tue, Sep 13, 2016

George's house is bursting with teenagers and he gets another chance to buy his dream house in Weld after all. But is it serendipity or just a bad idea?

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5

Tue, Sep 20, 2016

George's first date with Katie is the only news in Weld, while Constable Tom and Big Mac clash over the invasion of the freedom campers.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

After a jet-ski injures a local, George is appalled that you don't need a license to drive a jet-ski in New Zealand and wants them all banned. He discovers Twitter and opens fire on jet-skiers.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7

Tue, Oct 4, 2016

Laura's one year anniversary approaches. George and the family prepare to leave for Sydney.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

George is recruited into the Weld cricket team in a high stakes match and fears a character flaw may reveal itself. Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

George and Fiona's dalliance is headline news in Weld, while Robbie goes on the offensive to save Fiona, all culminating with a rumble in the main street.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10

Tue, Feb 7, 2017

George and Fiona put the heat on their new relationship with a dinner party. However, if they're to survive as a couple, there are many dramas to overcome both in and out of the kitchen.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11

Tue, Feb 14, 2017

George sees red when Arlo secretly switches school subjects. Fiona struggles in her new parenting role. Woody comes up with a novel way to relieve Tracey's stress.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12

Tue, Feb 21, 2017

George and Fiona's escape to the city for a romantic weekend away from the kids is a disaster. Arlo almost burns down the house and Jan has huge news.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Episode #2.13

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

Jan's pregnancy sparks a crisis between George and Fiona. Katie unwittingly gets Shay involved in an art scam. Arlo struggles with a long distance relationship.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Episode #2.14

Tue, Mar 7, 2017

George struggles against the Terry-mania sweeping Weld. The town prepares to open its first fine dining restaurant, but not everyone's invited. Shay's art adventure has a public hanging.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Episode #2.15

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

George fears that Weld is losing its innocence. Brother Terry goes all out to prove his love for Hannah, and there's a surprise visit from a very pregnant Jan.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Episode #2.16

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

The fallout from George's savage article is immediate. Terry's true colours are revealed much to Hannah's horror, and a triple tragedy strikes Weld.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1

Tue, Sep 12, 2017

Weld mounts operation search and rescue for Ike, Zac and Steve. George contemplates possible fatherhood.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

Shay struggles with the fallout from the sea rescue. A major surprise occurs at Woody and Tracey's engagement party.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Tue, Sep 26, 2017

Shay goes to the dark side after suffering from a broken heart and Katie resurrects a teaching career.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Tue, Oct 3, 2017

George gets an unlikely message from beyond the grave. Hannah tries to convince Tom she'd be a top cop.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Tue, Oct 10, 2017

Tracey eventually uncovers the truth as Woody discovers something that can't be hidden. Shay gets more unwelcome attention from Ollie.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Tue, Oct 17, 2017

George longs for solitude but his plan to get rid of his unwanted guests backfires.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7

Tue, Oct 24, 2017

George enjoys having the house to himself. Woody fears for his safety at his stag party.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8

Tue, Oct 24, 2017

George helps Monty write the best man speech and ponders his own wedding. A power outage threatens Woody and Tracey's big day.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9

Tue, Aug 14, 2018

George gets an unexpected visitor after making his big decision. Arlo tries to navigate the Lindsay situation and Monty surprises everybody when he hooks up with Ngahuia again.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

George's romantic night with Katie unravels. Fiona's baby plans hit an emotional and financial snag. And boot camp comes to Weld.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11

Tue, Aug 28, 2018

George and Katie test their new relationship with a winter camp. Arlo and Poppy grow closer while Shay struggles with Ike moving on and Big Mac has a grand tourist plan for Weld.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Episode #3.12

Tue, Sep 4, 2018

Arlo two-times Lindsay and Poppy and suffers the fallout. George struggles in the parenting department and worries hes causing Billy's stress problem. Shay gets an unlikely visitor.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Episode #3.13

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

George and Woody fail to make up after Arlo's shenanigans. Ike receives unlikely help from Shay in his spiritual quest. A council restructure has Weld at risk of being swallowed up by Stafford.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Episode #3.14

Tue, Sep 18, 2018

The Turner family are forced to revisit their tragic past when a stranger walks into town. Poppy's outback justice upsets some of the Weld locals and the republican presidential race hots up.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ Episode #3.15

Tue, Sep 25, 2018

George and Shay grow further apart. Shay gives Katie a serve after the fallout with Joe Cettino and Poppy cuts a chunk out of Lindsay.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Episode #3.16

Tue, Oct 2, 2018

Big Macs space race plans divide the town. George is worried that Katie could lose her home and Woody's worried hes about to lose his daughter.