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Good News Week

★8.3 1996 – 2011 9 Seasons TV-MA

Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production. Good News Week drew its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organisations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opened with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points. The show has spawned three short-lived spin-off series, the ABC's Good News Weekend, Ten's GNW Night Lite and Ten's skit-based Good News World.

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Seasons & episodes

9 seasons · 284 episodes

Episode 01

12 April 1996

Apr 12, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, James O'Loghlin Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Alison Whyte, Sandy Ireland

Episode 02

19 April 1996

Apr 19, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Fiona Horne, Matt Parkinson Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Kitty Flanagan, Rachael Maza

Episode 03

26 April 1996

Apr 26, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fisher, Noel Ferrier Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Su Cruickshank, Julia Zemiro

Episode 04

3 May 1996

May 3, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Melissa George, Tony Squires Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Lynda Gibson, Amanda Keller

Episode 05

10 May 1996

May 10, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Joanna Griggs, Tommy Dean Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Su Cruickshank, Julia Zemiro

Episode 06

17 May 1996

May 17, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Colleen McCullough, Scott Capurro Su Cruickshank (captain), Matt Parkinson, Julie McCrossin

Episode 07

24 May 1996

May 24, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fisher, Bob Ellis Amanda Keller (captain), Peter Berner, Julia Zemiro

Episode 08

31 May 1996

May 31, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Noel Ferrier, Anthony Ackroyd Lynda Gibson (captain), Kate Fisher, Pru Goward

Episode 09

7 June 1996

Jun 7, 1996 · 30 min

This week's guests are Max Sharam, Alan Saunders, Su Cruickshank, Peter Berner and Tanya Bulmer.

Episode 10

14 June 1996

Jun 14, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Rebecca Le Tourneau, Greg Fleet Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Julia Zemiro, Julie McCrossin

Episode 11

21 June 1996

Jun 21, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Joy Hopwood, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), Matt Parkinson, Jaslyn Hall

Episode 12

28 June 1996

Jun 28, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Indira Naidoo, Tony Squires Julie McCrossin (captain), Greg Fleet, Pru Goward

Episode 13

5 July 1996

Jul 5, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Catherine Deveny, Patrick Condon Amanda Keller (captain), Phil Scott, Sandy Ireland

Episode 14

12 July 1996

Jul 12, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, Noel Ferrier Julie McCrossin (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Su Cruickshank

Episode 15

19 July 1996

Jul 19, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Catherine Deveny, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Johanna Griggs

Episode 16

26 July 1996

Jul 26, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Sarah McDonald, Lex Marinos Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Johanna Griggs

Episode 17

2 August 1996

Aug 2, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Greg Fleet Julie McCrossin (captain), Jay Laga'aia, Pru Goward

Episode 18

9 August 1996

Aug 9, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Helen Razer, Tony Squires Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Peter Berner

Episode 19

16 August 1996

Aug 16, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Jane Turner, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Matt Parkinson, Amanda Keller

Episode 20

23 August 1996

Aug 23, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Indira Naidoo, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Pru Goward

Episode 21

30 August 1996

Aug 30, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, Noel Ferrier Julie McCrossin (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Su Cruickshank

Episode 22

6 September 1996

Sep 6, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Katherine Deveney, Adam Spencer Julie McCrossin (captain), Jonathon Biggins, Phil Scott

Episode 23

13 September 1996

Sep 13, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Joan Sauers, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Johanna Griggs

Episode 24

20 September 1996

Sep 20, 1996 · 30 min

Anthony Ackroyd (captain), Amy Saunders, Adam Spencer Julie McCrossin (captain), Russell Fletcher, Tanya Bulmer

Episode 25

27 September 1996

Sep 27, 1996 · 30 min

Peter Berner (captain), Helen Razer, Ian Rodgerson Julie McCrossin (captain), Jay Laga'aia, Julia Zemiro

Episode 26

4 October 1996

Oct 4, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Meredith Burgmann, Alan Saunders Julie McCrossin (captain), Richard Fidler, Pru Goward

Episode 27

11 October 1996

Oct 11, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Ian Rodgerson, Anthony Morgan Julie McCrossin (captain), Annette San-Wan, Lynda Gibson

Episode 28

18 October 1996

Oct 18, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Bill O'Chee, Lex Marinos Julie McCrossin (captain), James O'Loghlin, Johanna Griggs

Episode 29

25 October 1996

Oct 25, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Fischer, Noel Ferrier Julie McCrossin (captain), Anthony Ackroyd, Su Cruickshank

Episode 30

1 November 1996

Nov 1, 1996 · 30 min

Mikey Robins (captain), Helen Razer, Adam Spencer Julie McCrossin (captain), Peter Berner, Amanda Keller

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.3 /10

based on 6 votes

Synopsis

Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production. Good News Week drew its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organisations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opened with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points. The show has spawned three short-lived spin-off series, the ABC's Good News Weekend, Ten's GNW Night Lite and Ten's skit-based Good News World.

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Cast

3 principal cast

Paul McDermott

Paul McDermott

Self - Host
Mikey Robins

Mikey Robins

Self - Team Captain
Claire Hooper

Claire Hooper

Self - Team Captain

Where to watch Good News Week

Good News Week is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The news has 9 seasons and 284 total episodes, rated 8.3/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Good News Week have?

Good News Week has 9 seasons with 284 episodes in total.

Is Good News Week still on the air?

Good News Week has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Good News Week?

Good News Week airs on ABC TV, 10.

When did Good News Week first air?

Good News Week first aired on April 12, 1996.

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