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About The Librarians

The Librarians is a comedy TV series that premiered on ABC TV on October 31, 2007. It has 3 seasons and 20 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 8 "The Power and the Passion", aired on December 1, 2010.

Frances O'Brian, Head Librarian, is having a hellish time of it. And for once it's not all of her making. Frances' mother, suffering from both dementia and a really horrible personality, lands on the O'Brien doorstep. Adding to her woes, morale at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre is at a new all time low. In order to stay open, the library is forced to run as a business and return an annual profit. As the staff has a hard enough time enforcing the return of a book, this latest initiative could spell the end of the library.

  • Comedy

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Episodes

20 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2007 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

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    6. And Nothing But the Truth

    Finale

    Frances is flushed with excitement over Book Week but not for long. The truth behind Dawn's accident is revealed and Frances and Christine are brought together in the most unlikely circumstance.

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    5. Amnesty

    Frances' true feelings for Christine are revealed in the most unlikely circumstances.

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    4. Unholy Matrimony

    Christine is preoccupied with trying to arrange an anniversary visit with her boyfriend Nikko in prison and neglects her School Holiday Boredom Busters program. Frances isn't happy.

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    3. 4 Kilos to Book Week

    Frances is on a diet in preparation for Book Week and as result is even more stressed and anxious than usual.

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    2. Repeat Offender

    Jacinta McSweeney from the Premier's Department inspects Middleton Interactive Learning Centre as a possible venue for the launch of the Premier's Book Week.

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    1. Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?

    Highly-strung head librarian Frances O'Brien has to face her past when her ex-best friend applies for a job and her world is turned upside down.

Season 2

2009 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago

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    6. My Rock

    Finale

    It's the day of the National Library Awards. Frances still can't believe that Nada is nominated for Librarian of the Year. But an opportunity arises for Frances to annihilate Nada's chance for the award.

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    5. Deliverance

    To her absolute shock and horror, Christine goes into labor a month early. With the labor ward full, she ends up in her worst nightmare - the birthing centre.

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    4. Romeos and Juliets

    With Terry staying at his mum's house, Frances is tired and more irritable than usual. She's not sleeping, is drinking too much and is not able to concentrate at work.

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    3. Cut to the Quick

    The day of the new library's official opening arrives and Frances is determined to use the occasion to re-stamp her authority. However during the day, events go from bad to worse for Frances.

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    2. This Little Piggy

    With the official library opening only a week away, Frances feverishly regains control of her domain as Adrian Green, a big wig from the Library Association, arrives to assess Christine.

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    1. Just Returned

    Frances O'Brien, devout Catholic and panic disorder sufferer, is back at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre, but being head librarian of this outer suburban library is harder than ever.

Season 3

2010 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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    8. The Power and the Passion

    Finale

    The fundraising thermometer has hit rock bottom and government bureaucrat Xavier Fisher orders immediate cutbacks. Frances is determined to make a stand and save her staff.

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    7. Pearl of Wisdom

    The library is a hub of activity for Senior Citizens Day. Frances is busy trying to find a replacement to take a tour group on a historical walk of Middleton when Terry arrives with Pearl.

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    6. Milk, Not Cheese, Moon

    Frances and Christine are both caught trying to steal fundraising money, meanwhile Nada is visited by another potential suitor, the mysterious Jaffar Abassi.

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    5. Kerching! Kerching!

    Xavier Fisher pays an unexpected visit to the library to check on the fundraising activities, while Pearl moves back in with Frances.

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    4. Dark Before Dawn

    Gentle Pines is hounding Frances for payment. If she can't pay up, Pearl will end up living with Frances at the O'Brien house. Meanwhile back at the library, Dawn hands in her resignation.

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    3. Tsukiji

    Frances meets Indigo the 'New Age' real estate agent who is going to sell Pearl's house and the mystery contents of the shipping container parked in Pearl's front yard are revealed.

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    2. Quid Pro Quo

    Frances needs to sell Pearl's house fast in order to pay for Pearl's accommodation at Gentle Pines nursing home. Meanwhile Xavier Fisher threatens staff cuts at Middleton Interactive.

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    1. Mother of Pearl

    Head Librarian Frances O'Brien is having a hellish time of it. Not only must the library turn a profit in order to stay open, but Frances's detestable mother Pearl comes to live with her.

Cast & crew

Created by Wayne Hope and Robyn Butler

  • Josh Lawson

    Josh Lawson

    Lachie Davis

  • Hannah Gadsby

    Hannah Gadsby

    Carmel

  • George McEncroe

    Policewoman

  • Wahibe Moussa

    Bazeema

  • Ramez Tabit

    Amir

  • Noni Hazlehurst

    Noni Hazlehurst

    Jan the Midwife

  • Denise Scott

    Denise Scott

    Nurse

  • Luke Scully

    Waiter

  • Cecelia Ramsdale

    Ward Clerk

  • Greg Fleet

    Greg Fleet

    Christine's Dad

  • Lesley Baker

    Christine's Nan

  • Molly Daniels

    Molly Daniels

    Bridget

  • Hamish Blake

    Hamish Blake

    Jake Jackson

  • Vince Colosimo

    Vince Colosimo

    Adrian Green

  • Tony Martin

    Tony Martin

    Gene

  • Francis Greenslade

    Francis Greenslade

    MC

The Librarians FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Librarians?

The Librarians has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 1, 2010.

When did the latest episode of The Librarians come out?

The most recent episode of The Librarians, Season 3 Episode 8 "The Power and the Passion", aired on December 1, 2010.

How many seasons of The Librarians are there?

The Librarians has 3 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

When did The Librarians first air?

The Librarians first aired on ABC TV on October 31, 2007.

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