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About The Cheap Seats

The Cheap Seats is a news and comedy TV series that premiered on 10 on July 20, 2021. It has 6 seasons and 164 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 6 Episode 29 "November 3rd, 2026", aired on November 3, 2026. The next episode, Season 6 Episode 30 "November 10th, 2026", airs on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Major news stories, not-so-major news stories, stories involving cats, entertainment, sport and viral videos, it’s a Reader's Digest of world events for a generation who simply don’t want to read.

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Episodes

164 episodes · 6 seasons

Season 1

2021 · 19 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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  1. E19

    19. Episode 19

    Finale

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at 2021, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Natasha Exelby.

  2. E18

    18. Episode 18

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and music broadcaster Myf Warhurst.

  3. E17

    17. Episode 17

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Laura McGoldrick.

  4. E16

    16. Episode 16

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and comedian Naomi Higgins.

  5. E15

    15. Episode 15

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and soccer legend turned celebrity chef Archie Thompson.

  6. E14

    14. Episode 14

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily, English-Channel-swimmer Chloë McCardel and ABC weatherman Nate Byrne.

  7. E13

    13. Episode 13

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and comedians Nina Oyama and Nath Valvo.

  8. E12

    12. Episode 12

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Bond superfan Tony Martin.

  9. E11

    11. Episode 11

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and The Masked Singer’s Dave Hughes.

  10. E10

    10. Episode 10

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Planet America’s Chas Licciardello.

  11. E9

    9. Episode 9

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and The Masked Singer host Osher Günsberg.

  12. E8

    8. Episode 8

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Lloyd Langford.

  13. E7

    7. Episode 7

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Dilruk Jayasinha.

  14. E6

    6. Episode 6

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Urzila Carlson.

  15. E5

    5. Episode 5

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Survivor’s Kez McGee.

  16. E4

    4. Episode 4

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and bronze-medallist Olympic boxer Harry Garside.

  17. E3

    3. Episode 3

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and gold medallist Ruby Tui.

  18. E2

    2. Episode 2

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and returning guest Natasha Exelby.

  19. E1

    1. Episode 1

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and Natasha Exelby.

Season 2

2022 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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  1. E30

    30. November 15th, 2022

    Finale

    In the season finale, The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald reflect on the year that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and special guest Sam Pang.

  2. E29

    29. November 8th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Dane Simpson.

  3. E28

    28. November 1st, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Michael Hing.

  4. E27

    27. October 25th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and special guest Rob Mills.

  5. E26

    26. October 18th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily, comedian Bill Bailey and Vixens star Jo Weston

  6. E25

    25. October 11th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and very special guest, Daniel Doody!

  7. E24

    24. October 4th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and comedian Concetta Caristo.

  8. E23

    23. September 27th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and special guest Jonathan Van Ness.

  9. E22

    22. September 20th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and Titus O'Reily.

  10. E21

    21. September 13th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Nazeem Hussain.

  11. E20

    20. September 6th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and special guest Myf Warhurst.

  12. E19

    19. August 30th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and The Amazing Race host Beau Ryan.

  13. E18

    18. August 23rd, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Ray O'Leary.

  14. E17

    17. August 16th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Sam Garlepp and The Masked Singer's Abbie Chatfield.

  15. E16

    16. August 9th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Sam Garlepp and Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe.

  16. E15

    15. August 2nd, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and swimming royalty Nicole Livingstone.

  17. E14

    14. July 26th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and Hunted's Dr Karla Lopez.

  18. E13

    13. July 19th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and special guest Matt Agnew.

  19. E12

    12. July 12th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Felicity Ward.

  20. E11

    11. July 5th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Emma Holland. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and gardening guru Costa Georgiadis.

  21. E10

    10. June 28th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Gen Fricker.

  22. E9

    9. June 21st, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Tony Martin.

  23. E8

    8. June 14th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and Neighbours star Ryan "Toadie" Moloney.

  24. E7

    7. June 7th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and leader of the Greens Adam Bandt.

  25. E6

    6. May 31st, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and former Socceroos star Archie Thompson.

  26. E5

    5. May 24th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and comedian turned independant candidate Alex Dyson.

  27. E4

    4. May 17th, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and music guru Ash London.

  28. E3

    3. May 10th, 2022

    Hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look back at the week’s major and not-so-major news stories, all the way from The Cheap Seats. Along for the laughs this week are Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and comedian Dilruk Jayasinha.

  29. E2

    2. May 3rd, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and comedy royalty Denise Scott.

  30. E1

    1. 26 April, 2022

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are guests Mel Tracina, Titus O’Reily and comedian Nath Valvo.

Season 3

2023 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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  1. E30

    30. November 28th, 2023

    Finale

    Taking a fun look at 2023 are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and special guest Andy Lee.

  2. E29

    29. November 21st, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and pastry chef Anna Polyviou.

  3. E28

    28. November 14th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and special guest Richard Osman.

  4. E27

    27. November 7th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedians Phil Wang & Catherine Cohen.

  5. E26

    26. October 31st, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Merrick Watts and comedian Cameron James.

  6. E25

    25. October 24th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Red Wiggle Murray Cook & Olympic champion Lydia Lassila.

  7. E24

    24. October 17th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Max Rushden and comedian Rhys Nicholson.

  8. E23

    23. October 10th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Lizzy Hoo and gardening guru Costa Georgiadis.

  9. E22

    22. October 3rd, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Emma Holland. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and special guest Dylan Alcott.

  10. E21

    21. September 26th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Emma Holland. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Ed Kavalee and comedian Nath Valvo.

  11. E20

    20. September 19th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Concetta Caristo & Prime Minister Anthony Albanese!

  12. E19

    19. September 12th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Georgie Tunny and comedian Ray O'Leary.

  13. E18

    18. September 5th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Anthony Lehmann & journalist Leigh Sales.

  14. E17

    17. August 29th, 2023

    Taking a look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Adam Rozenbachs & special guest Chas Licciardello.

  15. E16

    16. August 22nd, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, Adam Liaw and mystery guest.

  16. E15

    15. August 15th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Amy Chapman and comedian Annie Louey.

  17. E14

    14. August 8th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs & special guests Tara Rushton & Jo Weston.

  18. E13

    13. August 1st, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Tim McDonald & Emma Holland. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, cricket legend Damien Fleming & special guest Dr. Matt Agnew.

  19. E12

    12. July 25th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Tim McDonald and Emma Holland. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Ben Lomas and Below Deck star Aesha Scott.

  20. E11

    11. July 18th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and chief Hunter Dr. David Craig.

  21. E10

    10. July 11th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and special guests Robert Irwin & Zachary Ruane.

  22. E9

    9. July 4th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seat hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Lehmo and comedian Tom Cashman.

  23. E8

    8. June 27th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and music presenter Bridget Hustwaite.

  24. E7

    7. June 20th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Georgie Tunny and comedian Natalie Tran.

  25. E6

    6. June 13th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Ed Kavalee and comedian Celia Pacquola.

  26. E5

    5. June 6th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, James Colley and comedian Susie Youssef.

  27. E4

    4. May 30th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Mel Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Archie Thompson and Alone Australia winner Gina Chick.

  28. E3

    3. May 23rd, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Mel Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and chef Miguel Maestre.

  29. E2

    2. May 16th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and comedian Mel Buttle.

  30. E1

    1. May 9th, 2023

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reily and special guest Sheldon Riley.

Season 4

2024 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

The Cheap Seats Season 4 release dates →
  1. E30

    30. November 19th, 2024

    Finale

    In our final episode of the season, The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a fun look at 2024. Mel Tracina and comedy royalty Tom Gleisner also join in on the action.

  2. E29

    29. November 12th, 2024

    Wrapping up a huge week of news and the US Election are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in is comedian Merrick Watts, plus Mel Tracina chats to the Wicked cast.

  3. E28

    28. November 5th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and comedy royalty Eric Idle are joining in on the action.

  4. E27

    27. October 29th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, gold medallist Saya Sakakibara and comedy royalty Stephen Fry are also joining in on the action.

  5. E26

    26. October 22nd, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina and special guest Bill Bailey are joining in on the action.

  6. E25

    25. October 15th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Bobby Macumber, and special guest Andrea Crothers.

  7. E24

    24. October 8th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, and special guest David M. Green.

  8. E23

    23. October 1st, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Lavender Baj, and special guest Romesh Ranganathan join in on the action.

  9. E22

    22. September 24th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Broden Kelly, and special guest Tim Minchin join in on the action.

  10. E21

    21. September 17th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was as we celebrate our 100th episode. Mel Tracina and special guest Allan Raskall are joining in on the action.

  11. E20

    20. September 10th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, and special guest Daria Saville.

  12. E19

    19. September 3rd, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Comedian Ray O'Leary and special guest Sharyn Ghidella are also joining in on the action.

  13. E18

    18. August 27th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Celia Pacquola and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, and special guests Larry Emdur and Bron Lewis.

  14. E17

    17. August 20th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Julia Zemiro and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Hamish Blake, and Olympians Nina Kennedy and Matthew Denny are joining in on the action.

  15. E16

    16. August 13th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Georgie Tunny and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Andrea Crothers, and special guest Ray Martin join in on the action.

  16. E15

    15. August 6th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Mel Tracina and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Nicolette Minster, Lehmo, and special guest Stephen Quartermain.

  17. E14

    14. July 30th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Tim McDonald and a special guest are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Ange Bishop, Adam Rozenbachs, and swimmer Emily Seebohm.

  18. E13

    13. July 23rd, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Broden Kelly, and comedian Urvi Majumdar are also joining the action.

  19. E12

    12. July 16th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Ben Lomas, and special guest Miguel Maestre are joining in on the action.

  20. E11

    11. July 9th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Olympian Anna Meares, and comedian Lana Walters are also joining in on the action.

  21. E10

    10. July 2nd, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, and special guest Tony Armstrong.

  22. E9

    9. June 25th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Georgie Tunny, and comedian Luke McGregor are also joining in on the action.

  23. E8

    8. June 18th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and special guests Damien Fleming and Alexa Leary.

  24. E7

    7. June 11th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and comedian Jenny Tian.

  25. E6

    6. June 4th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Tara Rushton, and rock legend Jimmy Barnes.

  26. E5

    5. May 28th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, and special guest Myf Warhurst.

  27. E4

    4. May 21st, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and Merrick Watts, plus a special mystery guest!

  28. E3

    3. May 14th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Lehmo, and Master Chef judge Poh Ling Yeow are also joining in on the action.

  29. E2

    2. May 7th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Bianca Chatfield, and comedian Bron Lewis are also joining in on the action.

  30. E1

    1. April 30th, 2024

    The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are taking a fun look at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs, and comedian Joel Creasey are also joining in on the action.

Season 5

2025 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 11 months ago

The Cheap Seats Season 5 release dates →
  1. E30

    30. November 18th, 2025

    Finale

    Taking a fun look back at 2025 are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and special guest Nevaeh-Lea Benton.

  2. E29

    29. November 11th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Carlo Ritchie. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Reggie Watts and broadcaster Abbey Gelmi.

  3. E28

    28. November 4th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Carlo Ritchie. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and special guest Julia Zemiro.

  4. E27

    27. October 28th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining the action are Mel Tracina, superstar Rob Thomas and comedians Ben Elton & Ryan Shelton.

  5. E26

    26. October 21st, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and stand-up comedian Geraldine Hickey.

  6. E25

    25. October 14th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining the action are Mel Tracina, TV legend Rove McManus and driving duo Marcos & Tabitha Ambrose.

  7. E24

    24. October 7th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and special guest UK comedian Rob Beckett.

  8. E23

    23. September 30th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in are Mel Tracina, comedian Tom Walker & iconic weather presenter Peter Murphy.

  9. E22

    22. September 23rd, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Mel Tracina & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are pop icon Nikki Webster, comedian Pete Helliar & finance guru Chris Kohler.

  10. E21

    21. September 16th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Mel Tracina and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Angela Bishop, comedian Sam Garlepp and tram driving champion Craig Maher.

  11. E20

    20. September 9th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, media CEO, Hannah Ferguson & SBS commentator Matt Keenan.

  12. E19

    19. September 2nd, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, broadcaster Abbey Gelmi & comedian Alexei Toliopoulos.

  13. E18

    18. August 26th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs & Little Miss Universe Nevaeh-Lea Benton.

  14. E17

    17. August 19th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Andrea Crothers and netball legend Bianca Chatfield.

  15. E16

    16. August 12th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Nath Valvo. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, journalist Georgie Tunny and Spanish chef Miguel Maestre.

  16. E15

    15. August 5th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Sandra Sully & Vixens champion Jo Weston.

  17. E14

    14. July 29th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Home And Away royalty Lynne McGranger & Ben Lomas.

  18. E13

    13. July 22nd, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Pete Helliar and Kiwi comic Lana Walters.

  19. E12

    12. July 15th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in are Mel Tracina & special guests Ray O'Leary, Abbey Gelmi & Steph Baumgartel.

  20. E11

    11. July 8th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Auntie Donna's Broden Kelly & comedian Takashi Wakasugi.

  21. E10

    10. July 1st, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, journalist Lisa Millar and comedian Dave Thornton.

  22. E9

    9. June 24th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, journalist Abbey Gelmi and comedian Demi Adejuyigbe.

  23. E8

    8. June 17th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in are Mel Tracina, Kiwi comedian Guy Montgomery & F1 rising star Joanne Ciconte.

  24. E7

    7. June 10th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining them are Mel Tracina, Beetlejuice: The Musical star Eddie Perfect and comedian Alex Ward.

  25. E6

    6. June 3rd, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, MasterChef judge Andy Allen and comedian Emma Holland.

  26. E5

    5. May 27th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Luke Rocca, Jamie Durie and Danny & Michael Philippou.

  27. E4

    4. May 20th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Adam Rozenbachs and French comedian Celya AB.

  28. E3

    3. May 13th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining the action are Mel Tracina, Voyager frontman Danny Estrin & ABC election guru Antony Green.

  29. E2

    2. May 6th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in the action are Mel Tracina, US comedian Mike Goldstein & comedy royalty Santo Cilauro.

  30. E1

    1. April 29th, 2025

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, stand-up superstar Anne Edmonds & UK comedian Chloe Petts.

Season 6

2026 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 5 days ago

The Cheap Seats Season 6 release dates →
  1. E29

    29. November 3rd, 2026

    New
  2. E28

    28. October 27th, 2026

  3. E27

    27. October 20th, 2026

  4. E26

    26. October 13th, 2026

  5. The Cheap Seats S6 E25 still E25

    25. October 6th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedian Ray O'Leary.

  6. The Cheap Seats S6 E24 still E24

    24. September 29th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Mel Tracina and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are reporter turned pancake mogul Mitchell Sariovski, and a very special guest.

  7. The Cheap Seats S6 E23 still E23

    23. September 22nd, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and Australia's number one competitive eater, James Webb.

  8. The Cheap Seats S6 E22 still E22

    22. September 15th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, UK comedy legend Bill Bailey and AFL & NFL star Ben Graham.

  9. The Cheap Seats S6 E21 still E21

    21. September 8th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Lena Moon and podcaster Luke Rocca.

  10. The Cheap Seats S6 E20 still E20

    20. September 1st, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Ben Knight & Miss Universe Australia Caity Worthington.

  11. The Cheap Seats S6 E19 still E19

    19. August 25th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Kiwi actor Paul Williams, and comedian Carlo Ritchie.

  12. The Cheap Seats S6 E18 still E18

    18. August 18th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedy duo Roy & HG, and Gold Logie winner Sam Pang.

  13. The Cheap Seats S6 E17 still E17

    17. August 11th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Danielle Walker, and the 2026 Gold Logie nominees.

  14. The Cheap Seats S6 E16 still E16

    16. August 4th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and political journalist Annabel Crabb.

  15. The Cheap Seats S6 E15 still E15

    15. July 28th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Aunty Donna's Broden Kelly, and comedy legend Rob Sitch.

  16. The Cheap Seats S6 E14 still E14

    14. July 21st, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, chef Miguel Maestre and comedian Alexei Toliopoulos.

  17. The Cheap Seats S6 E13 still E13

    13. July 14th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and actor and Play School presenter Alex Papps.

  18. The Cheap Seats S6 E12 still E12

    12. July 7th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedian Emma Holland.

  19. The Cheap Seats S6 E11 still E11

    11. June 30th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Anthony and Lucia Field, and Joseph McGrail Bateup.

  20. The Cheap Seats S6 E10 still E10

    10. June 23rd, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedian Elouise Eftos.

  21. The Cheap Seats S6 E9 still E9

    9. June 16th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, Santo Cilauro, Ed Kavalee and Dave Thornton.

  22. The Cheap Seats S6 E8 still E8

    8. June 9th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are comedy duo Granny Bingo and Mt Everest climber, Bianca Adler.

  23. The Cheap Seats S6 E7 still E7

    7. June 2nd, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are comedian Concetta Caristo and SBS cycling commentator Matthew Keenan.

  24. The Cheap Seats S6 E6 still E6

    6. May 26th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedian Anisa Nandaula.

  25. The Cheap Seats S6 E5 still E5

    5. May 19th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Shaun Micallef and broadcaster Clint Stanaway.

  26. The Cheap Seats S6 E4 still E4

    4. May 12th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian Anne Edmonds and broadcaster Abbey Gelmi.

  27. The Cheap Seats S6 E3 still E3

    3. May 5th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina and comedy royalty Glenn Robbins.

  28. The Cheap Seats S6 E2 still E2

    2. April 28th, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. Joining in on the action are Mel Tracina, comedian and actor Celia Pacquola & comedian Josh Jack.

  29. The Cheap Seats S6 E1 still E1

    1. April 21st, 2026

    Taking a fun look at the week that was are The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell & Tim McDonald. Joining in the action are Mel Tracina, UK comedian Emmanuel Sonubi & friend of the show Denise Scott.

Cast & crew

  • Titus O'Reily

    Self - Sports Correspondent

  • Lehmo

    Lehmo

    Self - Sports Correspondent

  • Leigh Sales

    Leigh Sales

    Self

  • Adam Rozenbachs

    Self - Sports Correspondent

  • Chas Licciardello

    Chas Licciardello

    Self

  • Adam Liaw

    Adam Liaw

    Self

  • Miguel Maestre

    Miguel Maestre

    Self

  • Amy Chapman

    Self

  • Annie Louey

    Self

  • Tara Rushton

    Tara Rushton

    Self

  • Jo Weston

    Self

  • Emma Holland

    Emma Holland

    Self - Host

  • Damien Fleming

    Self

  • Matt Agnew

    Self

  • Ben Lomas

    Self - Sports Correspondent

  • Aesha Scott

    Aesha Scott

    Self

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