List of Thank God You're Here episodes

The following is a list of episodes for the Australian version of the improvisational television comedy series Thank God You're Here.

Series One (5 April 2006 - 7 June 2006)

Series One Guest stars

Guests include various Australian personalities, usually with a comedy/acting background.

Guest starKnown forAppearancesWinsHonourable MentionsDishonourable Mentions
Hamish BlakeComedian, actor, Fox FM radio DJ211-
Fifi BoxTriple M radio host. Runner Up in the sixth season of the Australian Dancing With The Stars51-1
Alan BroughActor/comedian, from Spicks and Specks and Kath & Kim11--
Tanya BulmerActor/comedian1--1
Robyn ButlerRadio host, actor1--1
Santo CilauroWriter, comedian, performer1---
Bob FranklinActor/comedian21--
Kate LangbroekNova 100 radio host1---
Josh LawsonActor3-3-
Shaun MicallefComedian, actor, Vega 91.5 radio host3-3-
Matthew NewtonActor, son of Bert Newton1--1
Glenn RobbinsActor/comedian1-1-
Peter RowsthornActor/comedian421-
Akmal SalehComedian31-2
Angus SampsonActor62--
Frank WoodleyComedian, from Lano and Woodley41-1
Julia ZemiroComedian, host of RocKwiz21-1

Series One Episode overview

Denotes the Winner, or Joint Winner

Episode 1: 5 April 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Fifi BoxWith a tracksuit, was placed into an infomercial for a fitness product, a la Good Morning Australia
Frank WoodleyWith Roman warrior outfit, was sent back into Roman times, to meet his family and deliver war news to the Emperor.Winner for sheer courage, determination and a very sneaky exit.
Angus SampsonIn full doctor outfit, was placed into the operating room, played a surgeon operating on a woman with some form of ear illness.
Peter RowsthornPlaced in a Council Meeting selling the idea of a new, highly eco-unfriendly land development in Byron Bay.
During the weekShopping Centre Slicer Sales, Equestrian Commentary Booth, Cops Interview, Real Estate Agent
Group sceneFeatured contestants as members of a children's group, called The Wibbly Wobblies, a la The Wiggles, pitching their proposed TV show at an audition.

Episode 2: 12 April 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Matthew NewtonAs a sales representative for a new alcoholic beverage called "Fresh".Dishonourable mention for attempting to hit on one of his customers at the car yard. (During the week)
Shaun MicallefHosting a children's TV show, a la Play School.Honourable mention for working with kids and stuffed animals at the same time.
Fifi BoxIn a Pride and Prejudice scenario, meeting a suitor (guest star Dan O'Connor from Neighbours).Winner as an apology for putting her in a cupboard, a car yard and a corset.
Angus SampsonOn a late night TV show (a la the Late Show with David Letterman) as a famous TV chef guest (with guest star Natalie Bassingthwaighte from Neighbours).
During the weekCustoms Officer Interview, Wine Tasting, Fashion Show Commentary Booth, Car Yard.
Group sceneSet in a World War II P.O.W. camp, with the characters planning an escape, a la The Great Escape.

Episode 3: 19 April 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Fifi BoxPresenting a new corporate image for the Socceroos.
Glenn RobbinsArriving home from a cycling trip to find his wife leery of suspicious messages on the answering machine.Honourable mention for his work with 'Kids Without Playgrounds In Their Backyards'.
Frank WoodleyAs an Asian martial arts master just returned from a 10-year sojourn meditating silently in a cave.Dishonourable mention for making the joke "Hung Sing, son of Hung Well".
Akmal SalehAs a doctor presenting a range of pharmaceutical products on a morning talk show.Winner for an excellent performance on debut.
During the weekInterview with Boss, Cinema Slides, Hi-Fi Sales.
Group sceneSet in a Viking den, with each actor to demonstrate their prowess in various Viking arts.

Episode 4: 26 April 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Santo CilauroAs a plumber paying a house visit to a lonely housewife.
Peter RowsthornAs the captain of a starship (a la Star Trek).Honourable mention for landing a spaceship single-handedly.
Robyn ButlerAs an actress promoting her recent movie.Dishonourable mention for sending back a 3-armed adopted baby.
Angus SampsonSacking a longtime employee of a hardware firm.Winner for facing the surreal experience of sacking the woman he once loved, and then informing her that he was homosexual.
During the weekCheese Waiter, Jockey Interview, Canine Trials Commentary Booth, Boat Sales.
Group sceneSet in a church office, with all guests as Catholic priests working on ideas to increase church-going, particularly amongst children.

Episode 5: 3 May 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Akmal SalehAs a group instructor for teaching clients customer service skills.Dishonourable mention for stating as a petshop owner that guinea pigs could be bounced off a wall. (During the week)
Alan BroughAs a senator on the television show "Meet the Leaders", explaining his unique political standpoints, a la Meet the Press.Winner for sending 11-year-olds into battle.^
Shaun MicallefAs a Tudor physician sent to treat the king's ailing foot.Honourable mention for upon losing his 'pantaloons' offered the line, 'Excuse my unworthy crack'.
Julia ZemiroAs a pyjama-clad daughter attempting to cover up the party she held during her parents' absence.Winner for trashing her parents' house and still managing to blame her sister.^
During the weekInsurance Claim, Street Reporter, Pet Shop.
Group sceneSet in a health clinic, the members of the group each played an overweight person who had to explain why they had put on weight since their last visit.

^ This is the first time there has ever been a tie between two winners in one night.

Episode 6: 10 May 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Peter RowsthornAs the captain of an ailing cruise ship explaining plentiful complaints by the passengers.Winner for being faced with a sinking ship and offering passengers free quoits.
Josh LawsonAs a man (who turns out to be married near end of scene) meeting his Internet girlfriend for the first time.Honourable mention for speaking French with a Scottish accent.
Angus SampsonAs a man hoping to rejoin Robin Hood's Band of Merry Men.
Julia ZemiroAs the author of self-help books, being interviewed on a radio program.Dishonourable mention for being clearly distracted in the men's shower room (All-in).
During the weekTarot Cards, Council Extensions, Rodeo Commentary Booth, Piano Sales.
Group sceneAs members of a TV sports panel, crossing live to Julia in the locker room at half time.

Episode 7: 17 May 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Josh LawsonAs an expert "Dog Whisperer", demonstrating ideal dog-handling techniques to a roomful of dog owners.Honourable mention for getting licked by a dog who had, beforehand, licked its private parts.
Fifi BoxAs the Minister for Planning in a local Council, discussing her "needle" exchange program, which has been built directly across the road from a primary school.
Bob FranklinAs the leader of a revolutionary army, describing to his followers the plans for the following day's battle.Winner for surviving a parrot attack and leading a revolution based on the philosophy, 'All Men Are Expecting Too Much'.
Frank WoodleyAs the owner of a retirement estate, being interviewed on television about his unusual practices and approach to aged care.
During the weekJob Interview, Reporter: Canberra, Gallery Curator, Tour Bus Guide.
Group sceneAs members of an Amish community, being called to the Elders to explain their sins.

Episode 8: 24 May 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Angus SampsonAs Ozzie Phil, the co-manager of an Australian Pie Company.
Josh LawsonAs a cowboy, returning from an Indian-related mission.Honourable mention for playing a fondue-cooking cowboy.
Tanya BulmerAs a bride, struggling to get to the end of the speeches with her husband at the wedding reception.Dishonourable mention for turning on her sister and breaking her vows of 'nunhoodedness'.
Hamish BlakeAs "Sledge", an Australian music icon who has sold 1 billion copies of his album, being interviewed on The Late Show. He is joined by Kate Ceberano for a duet.Winner for actually grabbing Kate Ceberano on the bottom
During the weekStadium Announcements, School Tour.
Group sceneAs superheroes (Stacey, the 'Just Super' girl; Reptilo, who can regrow limbs; Archimedo, who knows about the displacement of water, and has a laser; and Donald, who can fix things) fighting to save the world from an asteroid sent by Darryl Eastlake Man.^

^Note: All the heroes' names and powers, plus the villain's name were coined by the contestants. (They were asked who they were and who the villain was)

Episode 9: 31 May 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Hamish BlakeAs an office worker accused of racist and sexist comments.Honourable mention for getting sacked and still managing to hit on his boss's secretary.
Bob FranklinAs a war hero coming home to his family and friends for the first time in years.
Fifi BoxAs "Tanya Mills", a spokeswoman for the company "Naughty but Nice" which sells items and clothing to spice up fun in the bedroom.Dishonourable mention for telling us that, as a little girl, she dreamed of making adult products.
Peter RowsthornAs "Jeff", an Australian cricketer giving a press conference to face questions about some of his more disgraceful behaviour.Winner for being abusive, drunk and seen cavorting with naked nurses, but still managing to score a double-century.
During the weekChildcare Centre, Reporter: Beach, Housing Estate Sales.
Group sceneAs pirates applying to be first mate on a new pirate ship.

Episode 10: 7 June 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Shaun MicallefAs a foreign affairs minister explaining his country's actions to another country, namely an ecological disaster and insulting their queen. (Your queen was so fat that she auditioned for The Biggest Loser, and was told "Sorry, no professionals").Honourable mention for being the first Australian minister to apologise for anything.
Angus SampsonAs Roger Higginbottom, a passenger on the Titanic, showing his friends his skills with women.Winner for his advice on picking up a woman, 'Listen, look, touch'.
Frank WoodleyAs a man returning home after a day on the goldfields, and finds his mother sick.
Kate LangbroekAs Cleopatra, returning from a trip to the Nile.
Akmal SalehAs a clown attempting to respond to several complaints regarding his (dangerous and unidealistic) act.Dishonourable mention for juggling kittens, and shrinking a horse.
During the weekBig Brother.
Group sceneA breakfast television show "Daybreak" a la "Sunrise", with each character playing a different role (anchor, news reporter, sports reporter, weatherman, traffic update, appearing respectively). Featured use of all three indoor sets and a helicopter. ^

^While Kate Langbroek and Akmal Saleh when through the door, Shaun Micallef and Angus Sampson went to two green rooms on both sides of the set, Frank Woodley headed into a helicopter outside the studio which then took him up above the studio to do his segment.

Series Two (6 September 2006 - 8 November 2006)

Series Two Guest stars

Guest starKnown forAppearancesWinsHonourable MentionsDishonourable Mentions
Stephen K. AmosComedian1-1-
Arj BarkerComedian1--1
Tahir BilgiçActor/comedian2-11
Hamish BlakeComedian, actor, radio host3--3
Fifi BoxTriple M radio host1--1
Alan BroughActor, comedian, from Spicks and Specks1-1-
Robyn ButlerRadio host, actor1--1
Anh DoComedian, actor, writer11--
Bianca DyeRadio host1-1-
Dailan EvansWriter, actor, from The Wedge1---
Anthony FieldThe Blue Wiggle11--
Bob FranklinActor/comedian11--
Andrew GRadio presenter, Co-host Australian Idol1--1
Russell GilbertComedian1--1
Kate JenkinsonActor, from The Wedge1-1-
JimeoinActor/comedian11--
Josh LawsonActor21-1
Tony MartinComedian, writer, radio host312-
Shaun MicallefComedian, actor, radio host211-
Matthew NewtonActor21-1
Glenn RobbinsActor/comedian1--1
Peter RowsthornActor/comedian1--1
Akmal SalehComedian1--1
Angus SampsonActor1--1
Ryan SheltonActor, comedian, from Real Stories1--1
Jo StanleyTelevision and radio personality2-11
Merrick WattsComedian, radio host11--
Cal WilsonComedian, radio host211-
Frank WoodleyComedian, from Lano and Woodley1--1
Julia ZemiroComedian, RocKwiz Hostess2-11

Series Two Episode overview

Denotes the Winner, or Joint Winner

Episode 1: 6 September 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Hamish BlakeAs a 1950s boy picking up a girl for a first date, who is confronted by her father, a Senator (presumably a United States one).Dishonourable mention for calling his date a special little pink pig.
Anh DoAs a chef in a restaurant that serves poor quality food and drink who is confronted by angry diners (one of which being a 'professional' food critic).Winner for his timely health warning, "Don't go to the toilet when it's cold - it damages your bits."
Cal WilsonAs a game show co-hostess. TV Jackpot (a la Temptation)Honourable mention for introducing nudity to a TV game show.
Tony MartinHip music/entertainment talk show guest.Honourable mention for his Lady Jennifer of Hawkins quest (All-in).
During the weekAuction, Dentist.
Group sceneMedieval knights reporting to King Arthur to discuss their separate adventures, and to learn their next adventure.

Episode 2: 13 September 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Shaun MicallefAs the leader of an expedition climbing Mount Everest, planning their way up the summit.Winner for giving scouts tattoos (All-in)
Dailan EvansAs a film reviewer for the fictional program Screen who recently attended the Australian Foreign Film Festival.
Bianca DyeA travel agent employee who helps a couple decide on a cruise, while an angry customer calls up to complain about his service.Honourable mention for turning I.T.A. into I Trust Arse
Josh LawsonAs a philanthropist who returns from a journey in the Amazon.Dishonourable mention for comparing the queen to a dog.
During the weekNursing Home, Drive Thru.
Group sceneScouts meeting to discuss how to generate more interest in the organisation.

Episode 3: 20 September 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Julia ZemiroAs a school captain brought before the principal for not respecting school values.Honourable mention for helping Year 9 girls with muffin tops.
Matthew NewtonAs a driver who crashed his car into an apartment.^Winner for turning a learner's plate into a legend's plate.
Russell GilbertAs 'Lieutenant Starbuck', the star of a cancelled sci-fi show at a convention.Dishonourable mention for demonstrating a self-toileting suit on national TV.
Ryan SheltonAs a dancer on a reality TV dance contest show.Dishonourable mention for stabbing his dance partner with an umbrella.
During the weekMechanic, Totally Wild: Flight Simulator.
Group sceneAs a group of guest stars and presenters on a charity 'telethon': 'The Grow Well Telethon'.+

^ Contrary to popular belief, this was not the first time a member of the ensemble cast did not say "Thank God you're here" at the start of the scene. Lines similar (but not identical) to the title of the show have been used in scenes before, such as "Thank the Lord you're here" and "Thank the gods you're here". However, this was the first time the guest entered the scene without using one of the trademark blue wooden doors. Instead, Matthew Newton was escorted around the back of the set by host Shane Bourne, and he entered through a curtain (which, when viewed from the front, made him look like he was emerging from the car which was half-embedded in the wall of the set). The first words spoken were, "Thank God you're alive!"

+ For this final scene, Ryan Shelton was placed elsewhere (presumably out the back or to the side in the studio) with four kids who looked around 4–5 years old.

Episode 4: 27 September 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Bob FranklinAs a husband at a marriage counselling centre.Winner for playing a husband with a terrific love life that his wife wasn't involved in.
Angus SampsonAs 'Davo', a radio personality & co-host for the 'Breakfast Bunch 97.6'Dishonourable mention for holding a competition featuring the prize of a schooner of ouzo.
Fifi BoxAs a party performer dressed in a fairy costume at a child's birthday party.Dishonourable mention for eating her own performing duck.
Tahir BilgiçAs a headmaster of a private school addressing an audience at Parent Information night.Honourable mention for his school philosophy - "Today's students, tomorrow's gangs".
During the weekCentrelink Interview, Siege.
Group sceneThe manager at a fast-food outlet 'Big Big Burgers' asks questions to the four staff members about the way they act toward customers.

Episode 5: 4 October 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Akmal SalehA television psychic who can see on the 'other side'.Dishonourable mention for playing an over-excited psychic out to raise money for his home extension.
Hamish BlakeA pharmaceutical doctor who has to explain the new range of products for his pharmacy, Pharmo-Klein.Dishonourable mention for his line - "No more gas, it's a flact."
Anthony FieldA karate sensei teaching karate.Winner for devising a martial art called I-can't-do and for throwing in a Wiggles move.
Kate JenkinsonThe seductive governess of a Baron's children.Honourable mention for going from a convent to a kebab shop to a transgender governess all in a corset.
During the weekDiving Commentator, Lighthouse Tour Guide.
Group sceneA sports show, where Blake and Field are commentators, and Jenkinson and Saleh as reporters.

Episode 6: 11 October 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Josh LawsonFire Brigade officer being questioned about the bush fires. ^Winner for localising a bushfire to the bush and for saving a house with staples.
Alan BroughArmy Sergeant in the trenches.Honourable mention for introducing summer frocks into the trenches.
Andrew GSports coach listening to complaints from parents of children in his team.Dishonourable mention for taking 11-year-olds on the Kokoda track.
Jo StanleyA mother in her bedroom with husband and children.Dishonourable mention for insisting that her son scores on schoolies week.
During the weekTaxi Inspector Interview, Totally Wild: Zoo Vet.
Group SceneThe four stars are nuns being addressed by mother superior.

^ The first time that a Guest Performer says the line "Thank God You're Here". Josh Lawson knocked on the door as he was about to walk through and then when entering he quipped "Thank god you're here, I was knocking for hours."

Episode 7: 18 October 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Tahir BilgiçAn irresponsible husband, arriving home late and dealing with his wife.Dishonourable mention for telling his wife that while walking down the aisle all he could think was "Why me?"
Tony MartinA city's superhero, Flashman, called by city officials to review his position.†Honourable mention for raising punctuality to the level of a superpower.
Cal WilsonAs Miss Caicos, a Miss Universe 2007 contestant.^Winner for playing a beauty queen whose goals included learning to spell 'science' and getting rid of Miss China.
Arj BarkerAs an irresponsible housemate, explaining his actions to his peeved housemates.Dishonourable mention for being a Pakistani Swedish American whose sole contribution to household cleaning was emptying the trash on his computer.
During the weekCelebrity Chef, 'Picnic At Hanging Rock 2', featuring Australian personalities Jane Hall and Andy Lee.
Group SceneFormer cast-members of 'A Town In The Valley', a la Family Ties being interviewed on a 'Where Are They Now'-type show.

^ Featured Australian personalities Alan Fletcher (Neighbours' Dr Karl), Kimberley Davies and Matt Welsh on the Miss Universe judging panel. This episode was also advertised as an 'international episode' that would feature a Turk, a yank, and two kiwis.

† Tony Martin went through the regular door but, had to be let in through a window by the ensemble cast members in the scene.

Episode 8: 25 October 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Peter RowsthornA senator on a political talk-back show a la Meet the Press.Dishonourable mention for trying to solve global warming with air-conditioners.
JimeoinAn Egyptologist discovering an ancient burial chamber.^Winner for suffering a curse that dooms you to not being able to think of a curse.
Robyn ButlerA 38-year-old daughter being confronted by her parents because she is still living at home.Dishonourable mention for refusing to marry a crown prince because he lacked 20/20 vision.
Stephen K. AmosAn animator pitching a new children's movie 'Snake and friends'.Honourable mention for managing to argue that a snake snuff movie was actually about childhood obesity.
During the weekStock Market Report, A Current Affair Report.
Group SceneA group of Greenpeace-type activists, getting chided at for their poor rallying efforts.

^ Jimeoin had to go around the side and crawl through to the scene.

Episode 9: 1 November 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Glenn RobbinsA department store Santa Claus having to respond to a disgruntled manager, due to several crying children.Dishonourable mention for playing a cigar smoking Santa who arrived without pants on, on the back of a push bike... but only once a year.
Matthew NewtonAn aeroplane pilot who has crashed in a tropical setting, being questioned by the passengers. ^Dishonourable mention for playing a drunk pilot whose only advice to passengers was 'hang onto each other's hair'.
Jo StanleyA singer having an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine.†Honourable mention for playing a train spotting pop star who couldn't sing.
Merrick WattsA teacher holding parent-teacher interviews with two parents, concerned about his teaching.Winner for getting his students to cook, clean, iron and wash his car.
During the weekLotto, Burke's Backyard.
Group SceneCoverage of Election 2006, with Glenn Robbins and Merrick Watts playing expert panellists, and Jo Stanley and Matthew Newton were crossed to as the Labor and Liberal candidates.

^ Once again, Matthew Newton was led around to the back of the centre set, and started the scene coming down the emergency slide to appear like coming from the plane wreckage.

† Featured special appearance by Australian Idol judge Mark Holden.

Episode 10: 8 November 2006

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Shaun MicallefAs a bushwalker stranded and being rescued by a search party member.Honourable mention for surviving on leaves and compost inside the stomach of an accommodating bear.
Julia ZemiroAs 'Annie Blake', the subject of a 'That Was Your Life' show, a la This Is Your Life. ^Dishonourable mention for accusing Greg Evans of groping her.
Tony MartinThe chief of a police terrorism force who forcibly enter a suspect's house and interrogate the suspects.†Winner for spearheading the war on terrorism while dealing with explosions, dogs and out of place brass bands.
Hamish BlakeAs a grandfather visiting his family on his 85th birthday.Dishonourable mention for playing a man who stole his friend's war medals and tried to hit on his own daughter.
Frank WoodleyAs a captain of a ship a la Master and Commander.~Dishonourable mention for playing a naval captain who abandoned his ship by running into the audience.
During the weekContestants participating in a Challenge and Tribal Council on Celebrity Island (parody of Survivor.)
Group SceneAs a network team covering a major horse racing event, presumably the 2006 Melbourne Cup.

^ Instead of opening the door, Julia went behind the set and was asked to wait for the doors to be slide open to look alike a "This Is Your Life" entrance. Featured special appearances by Play School presenter Simon Burke as the host and former Perfect Match host Greg Evans.

† Instead of opening the door, an ensemble cast member dressed as a SWAT officer smashes the door for Tony.

~ Instead of opening the door, Frank climbed through a tunnel leading to the doors under the helm of the ship.

Series Three (11 July 2007 - 26 September 2007)

Series Three Guest stars

Guest starKnown forAppearancesWinsHonourable MentionsDishonourable Mentions
Arj BarkerComedian11--
Carl BarronComedian1-1-
Hamish BlakeComedian, actor, radio host31-1
Fifi BoxRadio host1-1-
Sean ChoolburraComedian1-1-
Stephen CurryActor/comedian2-11
Anh DoComedian2-11
Bob FranklinActor/comedian11--
Peter HelliarComedian2-2-
Dave HughesComedian, radio host21-1
Eddie IfftComedian1--1
Kate JenkinsonActor, from The Wedge1--1
Kate LangbroekComedian, actor, radio host11--
Josh LawsonActor21-1
Tony MartinComedian, actor, radio host2--2
Shaun MicallefComedian, radio host211-
Julia MorrisComedian1-1-
Ross NobleComedian11--
Peter RowsthornComedian1-1-
Akmal SalehComedian1-1-
Angus SampsonActor1-1-
Nish SelvaduraiComedian2--1
Ryan SheltonComedian, from Real Stories1-1-
Matt TilleyComedian, radio host1--1
Merrick WattsComedian, radio host31-1
Cal WilsonComedian, radio host3111
Rebel WilsonComedian, radio host211-
Frank WoodleyComedian1-1-
Julia ZemiroComedian, television host21--

Series Three Episode overview

Denotes the Winner, or Joint Winner

Episode 1: 11 July 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Peter HelliarSteve, a co-host for a 70s music show titled The Go Show (a la Countdown).Honourable mention for introducing the word 'yo' into the English language 20 years before it was actually used.
Stephen CurryA fashion designer being interviewed on daytime talk show The Helen Darby Show (a la The Ellen DeGeneres Show).Honourable mention for his anti-fake-fur stance.
Cal WilsonA nanny who is being questioned by the parents of the children she is looking after.Dishonourable mention for teaching kids to vote on Australian Idol on a stolen mobile phone.
Josh LawsonAn alien who landed in the Gold Coast hinterlands for various reasons. ^Winner for crossing the galaxy in a spaceship powered entirely by a Nokia charger.
During the weekParkside Waters, Theatre Auditions
Group SceneAs astronauts who have just landed back on Earth (except for one) who attend a NASA Press Conference to discuss their mission.

^ Instead of opening the door, Lawson was led to the back of the set to climb through a gap in the wall which led to the door of a spaceship.

Episode 2: 18 July 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Merrick WattsA high-roller poker player who confronts his aggressive fellow players.Honourable mention for getting rid of his Aston Martin with cream.
Kate LangbroekA flirty cheerleader auditioning to be a part of a football team's cheerleading squad.Winner because they made her wear Lycra.
Nish SelvaduraiAn ignorant inventor on the show The Inventors (a la The New Inventors), presenting his "Funtabulator" which seems to do nothing.Honourable mention for the profound and simple maxim "Every good invention has a dial"
Hamish BlakeA school student confronted by his parents after a driving violation.Honourable mention for thanking his mother for breast milk.
During the weekLift, Japanese TV: Wildlife Officer.
Group SceneFour women (one an ensemble) involved in heated discussions on the daytime women's talk show The Couch (a la the ill-fated The Catch Up), with special guest 'Dr. Paul' (Nish) talking about his job as a plastic surgeon.^

^ Hamish Blake and Merrick Watts were in drag for this scene.

Episode 3: 25 July 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Tony MartinA director showcasing his latest play, Don, to a group of investors.¹Dishonourable mention for casting Karl Stefanovic as Sir Donald Bradman.
Eddie IfftA country/western singing sensation is interviewed on a talk-show called "The Tonight Show."²Dishonourable mention for leaving a horse on the 14th floor of a hotel.
Julia MorrisA shopaholic questioned by her angry husband about her "efforts" to save money.Honourable mention for playing a shopaholic so troubled she needs 12 bags to put her lipsticks in.
Shaun MicallefA 1920s British gent meets his friends at a picnic and is surprised by his new fiancé.³Winner despite the fact that he ate his way through the entire props budget.
During the weekCanine Pro, Sports Star Retires.
Group SceneA group of performers (Ifft as a clown, Micallef as a magician, Morris as a burlesque act and Martin as a ventriloquist) on a cruise ship are questioned about their recent poor performances.

¹ This scene also featured Nikki Webster as one of the characters.

² Instead of going through the door, Eddie was led backstage by a cast member dressed as a stagehand and entered through an entryway, to make it look like he was appearing onto the set.

³ Before entering, Shaun tried pulling host Shane Bourne into the scene rather forcibly. Shane would bring this up again in Episode 11, when Shaun made his next appearance.

Episode 4: 1 August 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Akmal SalehAs a profiler working for the police department after several murders.Honourable mention for the Il Carbonara weather effect (Group Scene).
Dave HughesAs an obnoxious Olympic athlete who visits a school as a guest speaker.Winner for an excellent first-time performance in a highly flammable tracksuit.
Rebel WilsonAs a deceitful woman visiting her husband in jail.Honourable mention for attempting a handstand on national TV (Group Scene).
Josh LawsonAs a businessman launching his new budget airline Jetplus (a la Jetstar).Dishonourable mention for yet again fondling an ensemble cast member (Group Scene).
During the weekFamily Plus, Boss Addresses Workers
Group SceneA group of citizens on a television program called Globe Aid (a la Cool Aid) - Saleh as a macroclimatologist, Wilson as a media personality, Hughes as a farmer and Lawson as the patriarch of a highly sustainable family.

Episode 5: 8 August 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Frank WoodleyAs a Boarding Kennel owner, explaining to a couple why he has lost their cat.Honourable mention for attempting to juggle a cat.
Ross NobleAs an Elf King who has returned from an adventure (a la The Lord of the Rings).Winner for being sent back to Middle Earth and still managing to get a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? reference in.
Matt TilleyAs a cosmetic surgeon advertising his new treatment, Moxybrasion.Dishonourable mention for turning Pauline Hanson into a man.
Julia ZemiroAs a lovelorn doctor having an affair with her boyfriend's colleague.Dishonourable mention for failing to use the word 'stat'.
During the weekMegaSlim, Cafe 16
Group SceneAs a bobsledding team of athletes returning from a test run with bad results.^

^ Instead of entering through the door, the performers entered through the back on a bobsleigh which glided into the set.

Episode 6: 15 August 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Merrick WattsAs an Ambassador of Australia meeting the leader of an Asian country.Winner for hugging a foreign minister and giving him a pair of "ugh gloves".
Fifi BoxAs a magazine editor who is being confronted by her superiors over the magazine's direction.Honourable mention for exposing Princess Mary's secret fear of trees.
Bob FranklinAs a WWII English Air force officer briefing his pilots of a proposed attack in Germany.Winner for somehow ending a military briefing by using the word 'baboons'.
Nish SelvaduraiAs an actor accepting an AFI award.^Dishonourable mention for accepting an AFI award and a ribbon he thought was a bra.
During the weekRegal Towers, Japanese TV: Harbour Chopper Tours.
Group SceneAs workers on the backyard renovation show Better Backyards (a la Backyard Blitz) - Watts as the handyman, Box as the horticulturist, Franklin as the recycling specialist and Nish as the electrician.

^ Instead of walking through the door, Nish had to sit down at a table by the stage with his ensemble partner, to appear as though they were at the awards show.

Episode 7: 22 August 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Tony MartinAs a scout leader questioned over his dubious scouting activities.Dishonourable mention for introducing a badge for up-skirting into the scouts ("that would be worn next to the tea-bagging badge").
Cal WilsonAs a commentator for a Royal Wedding.Winner for taking us to a Royal Wedding that involved a runway wig, an exploding corgi and reading from Harry Potter 7.
Carl BarronAn explorer lost in the Australian outback (modelled on the Burke and Wills journey). ^Honourable mention for leading an expedition during which men were encouraged to sing, dance and grab each other.
Stephen CurryThe CEO of a large corporation holding their AGM.Dishonourable mention for starting a company dedicated to the eradication of fat kids from Australia.
During the weekMetro Insurance, Totally Wild: Horse Trainer.
Group SceneEmployees of an unsuccessful ghost train at a carnival - Martin as a skeleton, Wilson as a witch, Curry as a bear and Barron as a vampire.

^ Instead of walking through the door, Barron had to walk through the back to appear as if he had come through the bush.

Note: Due to the Australian Idol 2007 semi-finals, no new episode was screened on 29 August 2007 in the next scheduled week.

Episode 8: 5 September 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Dave HughesAs a holiday resort manager with unhappy "honeymooners".Dishonourable mention for telling a honeymooning couple to go and put sand down their undies.
Kate JenkinsonAs a daughter, confronted by her parents about her spending too much time with boys. ^Dishonourable mention for convincing her parents that 'D' in a French assignment stands for 'Dis-en-cong-vleu-bleu-mont'.
Anh DoAs the designer of a new car, the "El Pronto".Honourable mention for designing an Asian people-mover powered by fast-food.
Hamish BlakeAs a professor on K'Pow, a children's science TV show.Winner for coming up with Newton's third law of attraction 'B = D + D'.
During the weekWestern TAFE, Weekenders Winery.
Group SceneAs guests on a news and current affairs show talking about the "success" of the War on Terror - Hughes as a weaponry specialist, Blake as an author and social commentator, Jenkinson as a reporter and Do as a radio host.

^ Kate entered via the back of the set to look as though she had come up some stairs within her house. This scene also featured Mick Molloy as a performer.

Episode 9: 12 September 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Peter HelliarA customer service officer for a car rental company.Honourable mention for maintaining a character and a head tilt throughout the scene.
Rebel WilsonA tourist in an Italian Cafe having lunch with two attractive Italian men.Winner for portraying a backpacker whose main idea of culture was the gelati store.
Ryan SheltonAs a film director on a movie review show discussing his Saw-style horror films.Honourable mention for dealing with a picky film critic by chucking popcorn at him.
Peter RowsthornAs a Flash Gordon-inspired hero held captive by a super-villain.Honourable mention for brilliant use of stomach muscles.
During the weekMotor Central, Skysat News.
Group SceneSubjects in a medieval King's court - Helliar as a peasant, Wilson as a fair maiden, Shelton as a court jester and Rowsthorn as a knight.

Episode 10: 19 September 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Cal WilsonA guest staying at a Health Retreat being questioned by the staff.Honourable mention for coining the phrase 'Let the bok choy run free'.
Arj BarkerA contestant in the 'hotseat' on a game show titled Making Millions (a la Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?).Winner for 'gesticulating' an elephant and playing for US$800 000.
Sean ChoolburraAs a manager of a children's play centre. ^Honourable mention for starting a scene by landing on a button and then agreeing not to sue.
Merrick WattsAs a hoon on trial in court for being caught in possession of a large amount of stolen goods.Dishonourable mention for lying to a court about 11 TVs, 2 girlfriends and a relationship with our PM.
During the weekVita Boost, School Assembly.
Group SceneReporters covering the first day of the 2007 ASEAP Games.³

^ Instead of walking through the door, Sean entered via a children's tube slide which he slid down on into the set. Tom Gleisner said he would give Sean bonus points if he exited the scene the same way he entered - back up the tube. Shane Bourne told Sean to go ahead, but Sean said "after you", resulting in Shane climbing up the tube as well. This is one of the very rare times Shane gets involved with the set.

³ Featured Matt Welsh as a guest performer.

Episode 11: 26 September 2007

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Anh DoAs the latest evictee from the Big Brother house.^Dishonourable mention for playing a firefighter raising money for little kiddies by robbing other little kiddies (Group Scene).
Hamish BlakeAs a newly-wed spending time with his wife on their honeymoon at a caravan park.Dishonourable mention for vowing to try to be faithful and for spending his honeymoon in the same caravan as his parents, separated only by a flexible floral sheet.
Angus SampsonAs 'Bob', a presenter on a Hi-5-type children's show.Honourable mention for not only putting up with a vinyl jacket, but also for managing to rhyme diseases with nieces.
Julia ZemiroA widowed cattle station owner being wooed by a gentleman suitor.Winner for doing her own bird sound effects.
Shaun MicallefAs the Scarlet Pimpernel, in a meeting with his English colleagues.Honourable mention for introducing iTunes to the 18th century.
During the weekSCU - Serious Crimes Unit.
Group ScenePresenters on a Christmas carols special: Carols in the Park (a la Carols in the Domain)³ - Blake and Zemiro as the co-hosts of the presentation, Sampson as a drunk Santa Claus, Do as a questionable fireman and Micallef as an even more questionable doctor.

^ - Anh emerged from behind the studio audience and walked on stage via a runway, similar to the evicted housemates on the Big Brother Australia eviction shows.

³ - Featured The Veronicas as guest performers

Series Four (29 April 2009 - 8 July 2009)

Series Four Guest stars

Guest starKnown forAppearancesWinsHonourable MentionsDishonourable Mentions
Franklyn AjayeComedian, actor1-1-
Arj BarkerComedian1-1-
Carl BarronComedian11--
Hamish BlakeComedian, actor, Fox FM radio host211-
Alan BroughActor, comedian, from Spicks and Specks1-1-
Rob CarltonComedian, actor Chandon Pictures & The Hollowmen1-1-
Rhys DarbyActor1-1-
Anh DoComedian, actor, writer1-1-
Bob FranklinActor1--1
Heath FranklinComedian1--1
Tom GleesonRadio host1--1
Adam HillsComedian, television presenter1-1-
Dave HughesComedian, Nova 100 radio host1-1-
Colin LaneComedian21-1
Kate LangbroekComedian, actor, radio host1-1-
Josh LawsonActor, comedian, TGYH veteran211-
Josie LongUK Comedian, actor Skins211-
Tony MartinComedian1--1
Jordan RaskopoulosComedian, actor11--
Peter RowsthornActor, comedian1--1
Angus SampsonActor, comedian312-
Akmal SalehComedian1--1
Toby TrusloveActor2-11
Felicity WardComedian, radio presenter2-2^-
Merrick WattsComedian211-
Cal WilsonComedian, radio host21-1
Rebel WilsonComedian, actor2-2-
Julia ZemiroComedian211-

^ An "Extra-Honourable" mention (Episode 7).

Series Four Episode overview

Denotes the Winner, or Joint Winner

Episode 1: 29 April 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Merrick WattsAs the site supervisor of a building under construction, convincing WorkSafe inspectors why his site should not be shut down.Honourable mention for justifying that a worker is wearing crocs on the grounds that a beach may fall on him.
Colin LaneAs an employee of a wildlife sanctuary visiting a school classroom, teaching students about Australian animals, along with a co-worker for support.Winner because he was in drag (All-in).
Cal WilsonAs the great granddaughter of Percy Little, presenting a eulogy at Percy's funeral, along with her brother.Dishonourable mention for leaving her great-grandfather in a shed for 12 years.
Rhys DarbyAs Captain Midnight, trying to hold up a travelling party, with horse in tow, in "early day" times.^Honourable mention for his highwayman pickup line, 'Wow, look at you'.
During the weekMotorstop, Cable TV Channels
Group sceneAs pregnant women(Cal, Colin), a partner(Rhys) and an obstetrician(Merrick) participating in a birthing class.

^ Instead of walking through the door, Rhys had to walk through the back to appear as if he had come out of the misty darkness.

Episode 2: 6 May 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Hamish BlakeAs a knight which has returned from a five-year quest, only to confront his king and wife.^Honourable mention for naming his horse 'Boris' and for putting up with a haircut for no apparent reason.
Josie LongAs a pop star attending a high-profile event, being interviewed by reporters on the red carpet.†Winner despite her belief that knives never hurt anyone.
Peter RowsthornAs a staff member of a camping store, helping explorers purchase new products.~§Dishonourable mention for putting 20 sherpas in an 8-man tent.
Rob CarltonAs a doctor, informing the worried grandchildren of the status of their dying grandmother.#Honourable mention for trying to revive a patient by raising her legs 3 feet and turning on a fan.
During the weekNullgesic, Aussie Fishing Adventures
Group sceneAs reporters (Rob, Hamish), a working class father (Peter) and an international reporter (Josie) appearing on the political analysis television show Question Time.≈

^ Instead of walking through the door, Hamish came through the back, a castle hallway adjacent to a dungeon, while riding his horse.
† Instead of walking through the door, Josie came through the back, as to appear as if she had hopped out of the door of a limousine.
~ Featured Damien Fleming as a guest performer.
§ After walking through the door, Peter followed a hidden corridor to the back of set to appear as if emerging from inside a tent.
# After walking through the door, Rob had to walk down a hidden corridor which then lead to hospital style double-hinged doors which he walked through.
≈ Josie's segment was done in front of a green-screen. Peter's segment was done from the front yard of a real house opposite the Melbourne Showgrounds entrance gate.
Rob's scenario was actually filmed 2nd, and Josie's was filmed 4th. The segment order was switched in the broadcast show.

Episode 3: 13 May 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Angus SampsonAs a hotel concierge who is trying to explain his hotel's poor service to a couple of long-serving customers.^Honourable mention for blaming a sinking penthouse on rising damp.
Dave HughesAs a ventriloquist being interviewed on Late Night Live with his puppet, Eddy.†Honourable mention for playing two characters: a blue emu and a slightly bluer children's entertainer.
Jordan RaskopoulosAs a Roman soldier known for his wise advice who decided to defeat Julius Caesar.Winner for plotting to kill Caesar with a wedgie.
Rebel WilsonAs the fiance of the Swedish prince who is trying to impress his parents, the King and Queen.Honourable mention for counting from 1 to 5 in Swedish and for doing the worm.
During the weekMaxiChat, Movie Interview
Group sceneAs the cast of an extreme motocross arena show trying to explain their poor performance to the promoter.~

^ Instead of walking through the door, Angus followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if emerging from an elevator.
† Featured Melissa Tkautz as a guest performer.
~ Instead of walking through the door, Dave entered later in the scene from the back of the set, riding a miniature motocross bike.

Episode 4: 20 May 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Julia ZemiroAs a fifties tomboy at a train station catching up with her friends (a thinly veiled spoof of The Famous Five) after her trip.^Honourable mention for portraying a child adventurer too fond of jubes and swimming naked.
Carl BarronAs a Formula One race car driver getting criticised about his recent performance, on and off the track.†Winner despite putting himself in danger of drinking his own body-weight in champagne (All-in).
Bob FranklinAs Colin, a board member of the State and National Bank, discussing the termination of an employee's position at the bank.Dishonourable mention for threatening to have a tea-lady put down for drinking too much water.
Tom GleesonAs the Prime Minister of Australia, arriving at an unnamed Pacific Island nation to give a special announcement.Dishonourable mention for telling a President that he valued their country's easy women.
During the weekLove List Phone
Group sceneAs members of the bridal party in a wedding, all expected to make speeches - Zemiro as the bride, Barron as the groom, Franklin as the best man and Gleeson as the maid of honour.

^ Instead of walking through the door, Julia followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if she was disembarking from a train.
† Instead of walking through the door, Carl got behind the wheel of a mock Formula One racing car, which was then guided onto the set.
~ Instead of walking through the door, Tom followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if he was disembarking from an Air Force cargo aircraft.

Episode 5: 27 May 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Tony MartinAs the owner of a mining company visiting his employees down in the mine.^Dishonourable mention for threatening mine-workers with a visit from Human Nature.
Cal WilsonAs a clairvoyant whose clients were a family that had lost their father and husband.Winner for throwing in an accent and for putting up with a scarf.
Franklyn AjayeAs a recently un-retired professional boxer, promoting an upcoming title bout.Honourable mention for playing a boxer helping troubled youth to be more troubled.
Merrick WattsAs a budget airline captain, explaining a travel delay to his passengers.Honourable mention for blaming a plane delay on hitting a taxi on the runway.
During the weekKevington Grammar
Group sceneAs employees of a nightclub, trying to explain their incompetence to the owner - Martin as the bouncer, Wilson as the doorgirl, Ajaye as the DJ and Watts as the bartender.

^ Instead of walking through the door, Tony followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if climbing down a ladder from the ground level to the mine.

Episode 6: 10 June 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Kate LangbroekAs a late-night talk show guest talking about her recent marriage to an elderly rich man.Honourable mention for playing a Brisbane party girl with lovely merignes who brought a pensioner to his knees.
Angus SampsonAs a big game hunter and owner of a private island, who in "evil genius" fashion had been planning to organize a hunt where the targets were passengers from a boat his henchmen had capsized.Winner for playing a psychopathic, hay fever–affected hunter facing up to the fact that his island doesn't have EFTPOS.
Toby TrusloveAs an exchange student returning from Germany (via Phuket).Dishonourable mention for portraying an exchange student who came back and gave his girlfriend dirty laundry and aftershave.
Heath FranklinAs an elite athlete responding to complaints about his training.Dishonourable mention for playing an athlete whose main aim was drinking and getting caught on YouTube.
During the weekCityside Waters
Group sceneAs a group of activity organizers for a tropical resort - Langbroek as the food specialist, Truslove as the clown, Sampson as the activity specialist and Franklin as the eco-manager.

Episode 7: 17 June 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Arj BarkerAs a cult leader educating his followers (the unnamed cult in question apparently greatly influenced by Hinduism).Honourable mention for playing a cult leader who wrote the book of demandments 'on the john'.
Josh LawsonAs a Submarine Captain who is explaining of their approaching fate, they are surrounded by German Submarines.^Winner despite breaking a prop and sending naval recruitment back 20 years.
Felicity WardAs a Wife of a criminal escaping the law, under investigation by the police.Extra-honourable mention for the excuse, "Why is the sniffer-dog going crazy in the backyard?" "We fertilise with Pal."
Josie LongAs a Soap Opera star on set & filming the next episode.Honourable mention for playing a soapie star allergic to being shot.
During the weekA Wedding Day featuring the Groom (Lawson), the bride (Long), Bride's best friend (Ward) & the best man (Barker)
Group sceneAs employees of an airline called JetPlus, they are running through everything.

^ Instead of walking through the door, Josh followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if climbing down a ladder in the submarine, then stepping over the raised entrance & began the scenario.

  • This is the first episode ever to feature more than one female guest.

Episode 8: 24/25 June 2009

Note: This episode aired on 24 June in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It aired on 25 June 2009 in Sydney and Brisbane.
Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Anh DoAs Policeman Pete, a character on a children's show called "Playstreet".Honourable mention for playing an overweight policeman who tried to hit on a tree.
Julia ZemiroAs a salior, speaking at her ex school about her solo trips around the world.Winner for sailing around the world twice to raise money for middle-aged virgins.
Colin LaneAs a one armed captain of a British Man'o'war.Dishonourable mention for playing a prop-destroying captain.
Adam HillsAs the supervisor of the construction of a new luxury apartment building, answering questions from investors.Honourable mention for attempting to build a penthouse brothel.
During the weekKool deodorant
Group sceneA post-game presentation ceremony at a sporting event, featuring broadcasters (one being Colin), the winning captain (Adam), his wife in hospital (Julia), and the corporate sponsor presenting the winner's trophy (Anh).

^ - Anh had to enter through a back door due to the size of his costume.

Episode 9: 1 July 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Akmal SalehAs a prisoner up at his 14th parole hearing.Dishonourable mention for trying to escape prison disguised as Ned Kelly.
Alan BroughA count looking to join the Three Musketeers.Honourable mention for willing to turn his back on wine, women and rather weird bird calls.
Merrick WattsPart of an 80s trio now a duo looking to make a comeback.Winner for putting up with a mullet, singing and weaving in a Phil Collins joke.
Rebel WilsonPensioner visited by her children about her worrying state of affairs.Honourable mention for her fondness for sponge baths.
During the weekCarnival Family Restaurants
Group sceneEmployees of a colonial scene theme park - Saleh as a blacksmith, Brough as the Music Man, Watts as a police constable and Wilson as the sweet shop attendant.

Episode 10: 8 July 2009

Guest starScenarioPlacement and why
Felicity WardAs an aviator at a media conferenceHonourable mention for demonstrating a mid-air wee.
Hamish BlakeAs a contestant on a dating show, similar to The BachelorWinner for having a dream girl who had a face, didn't talk and could complete a tax return.
Josh LawsonAs a vampire meeting his girlfriend's parentsHonourable mention for the line, "I want to marry your daughter, and when she dies, I'll pick another daughter."
Angus SampsonAs a police officer at a law drafting conference, presenting a brand new initiativeHonourable mention for the season's most honest answer - "What do koalas have to do with cops?" "I'll be buggered if I know."
Toby TrusloveAs the lieutenant of a space exploration capsuleHonourable mention for battling aliens and a rather dodgy door.
During the weekBreakin' Free
Group scene'Showbiz Squares' game show scenario: Sampson as the contestant; Blake, Truslove and Ward as the celebrities and Lawson as a show case model.
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