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About 800 Words

800 Words is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on Seven Network on September 15, 2015. It has 3 seasons and 40 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 16, aired on October 2, 2018.

A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

40 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2015 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    8. Episode 8

    Finale

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

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    7. Episode 7

    George speaks to Katie about Shay's relationship with Ike, and comes to a realisation about his parenting.

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    6. Episode 6

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

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    5. Episode 5

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

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    4. Episode 4

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

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    3. Episode 3

    Questions are raised over Laura's death, and the Weld rumour mill goes into overdrive. George goes on an epic manhunt through the local populous to learn the source of the scandalous gossip.

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    2. Episode 2

    George rapidly becomes the most unpopular new Aussie in town after calling Weld a "dead end town" in his column. Shay and Arlo also feel the fallout from their father's faux pas at their new school.

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    1. Pilot

    George is a man who once skated through life but is now stumbling. When his wife dies, George makes a rash decision to move his kids away from Sydney to the town of Weld, New Zealand.

Season 2

2016 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    16. Episode 16

    Finale

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

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    15. Episode 15

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

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    14. Episode 14

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

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    13. Episode 13

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

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    12. Episode 12

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

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    11. Episode 11

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

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    10. Episode 10

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

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    9. Episode 9

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

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    8. Episode 8

    Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.

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    7. Episode 7

    Laura's one year anniversary approaches. George and the family prepare to leave for Sydney. Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.

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    6. Episode 6

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

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    5. Episode 5

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

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    4. Episode 4

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

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    3. Episode 3

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

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    2. Episode 2

    The whole of Weld comes out for a party at The Turners while George almost destroys his friendship with Woody over a rather large invoice and a lawn that needs mowing.

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    1. Episode 1

    George and Arlo implement a cunning plan to bring Shay back from Sydney. George and Jan's seek advice from the women of Weld about their relationship.

Season 3

2017 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    16. Episode 16

    Finale

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

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    15. Episode 15

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

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    14. Episode 14

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

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    13. Episode 13

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

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    12. Episode 12

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

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    11. Episode 11

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

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    10. Episode 10

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

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    9. Episode 9

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

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    8. Episode 8

    George helps Monty write the best man speech and ponders his own wedding.

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    7. Episode 7

    George enjoys having the house to himself and declares war on punctuation.

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    6. Episode 6

    George longs for solitude but his plan to get rid of his unwanted guests backfires. Woody's relationship with Tracey is on the rocks whilst struggling in his new unexpected role.

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    5. Episode 5

    Georges fears about Operation Quickie Divorce are realized when Woody discovers something that cant be hidden. Tracey eventually uncovers the truth. Shay gets more unwelcome attention from Ollie.

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    4. Episode 4

    George gets an unlikely message from beyond the grave while Woody’s top secret divorce plan unravels. Meanwhile, Hannah has a challenge convincing Constable Tom she’d be a top cop.

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    3. Episode 3

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

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    2. Episode 2

    It's D-day for George and the two other prospective fathers. Shay struggles with the fallout from the sea rescue and there's a major surprise at Woody and Tracey's engagement party.

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    1. Episode 1

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

Cast & crew

Created by Maxine Fleming and James Griffin

  • Peter Elliott

    Peter Elliott

    Big Mac

  • Manon Blackman

    Manon Blackman

    Lindsay

  • Olivia Tennet

    Olivia Tennet

    Siouxsie

  • Alex Tarrant

    Alex Tarrant

    Ike

  • Rob Kipa-Williams

    Rob Kipa-Williams

    Zac

  • Reon Bell

    Reon Bell

    Billy

  • Bridie Carter

    Bridie Carter

    Jan

  • Henry Beasley

    Henry Beasley

    Ollie

  • Greg Smith

    Greg Smith

    Dennis

  • Paul Glover

    Paul Glover

    Bill Jnr

800 Words FAQ

Will there be new episodes of 800 Words?

800 Words has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 2, 2018.

When did the latest episode of 800 Words come out?

The most recent episode of 800 Words, Season 3 Episode 16, aired on October 2, 2018.

How many seasons of 800 Words are there?

800 Words has 3 seasons with 40 episodes in total.

When did 800 Words first air?

800 Words first aired on Seven Network on September 15, 2015.

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