Best Australian TV Shows
by james-l-beames | created - 25 Jul 2014 | updated - 06 May 2015 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. The Slap (2011)
Not Rated | 354 min | Drama
Traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' best-selling novel.
Stars: Jonathan LaPaglia, Sophie Okonedo, Melissa George, Alex Dimitriades
Votes: 2,869
2. 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: 4,974
3. 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: 19,769
4. 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
5. 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: 15,097
6. Kath & Kim (2002–2007)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
A mother, her daughter, and their respective "hunks of spunk" negotiate life in suburban Australia.
Stars: Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Glenn Robbins, Peter Rowsthorn
Votes: 5,096
7. Underbelly (2008–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Each season of this multi-award-winning television series takes you through a 13-episode run in the rise and fall of real-life Australian underworld figures as told from both sides of the law.
Stars: Caroline Craig, Paul Tassone, Dieter Brummer, Daniel Roberts
Votes: 5,289
8. Jeopardy (2002–2005)
25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A group of Scottish school children travel to Australia in search of UFOs. The exciting journey is just the beginning of their adventures as the young explorers record their experiences on camera.
Stars: Kari Corbett, Craig Moncur, Gordon McCorkell, Samantha Bowie
Votes: 551
9. Bogan Pride (2008)
30 min | Comedy, Musical
Intelligent teenage fugly Jennie Cragg lives in the suburb Boonelg with her mother Berenice Cragg, who is now extremely overweight and has isolated herself in her bedroom.
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Sally-Anne Upton, Lulu McClatchy, Fanny Hanusin
Votes: 159
10. 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
11. The Librarians (2007–2010)
30 min | Comedy
What happens when you put a Catholic bigot with a panic disorder in charge of a library?
Stars: Robyn Butler, Roz Hammond, Heidi Arena, Stephen Ballantyne
Votes: 573
12. Black Comedy (2014–2020)
Comedy
A sketch comedy show featuring Indigenous Australian writers and performers.
Stars: Aaron Fa'aoso, Nakkiah Lui, Elizabeth Wymarra, Bjorn Stewart
Votes: 327
13. Go Back to Where You Came From (2011–2018)
171 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Six ordinary Australians with strong opinions on the issue of refugees and asylum seekers embark upon a social experiment to live like refugees for 25 days.
Stars: Makwaya Masudi, Angry Anderson, Imogen Bailey, Peter Reith
Votes: 156
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