800 Words(2015)

Name: 800 Words
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2015-09-15
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Erik Thomson, Melina Vidler, Benson Jack Anthony

★ 6.7(26)1h 0m40 episodesEnded

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.

Created by:: Maxine Fleming, James Griffin
First aired:: 2015-09-15
Country:: NZ, AU
Network:: Seven Network

Episodes

Season 1(8)Season 2(16)Season 3(16)

1. Episode 1
★ 7.0
2016-08-23 · 60m
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.
2. Episode 2
★ 7.0
2016-08-30 · 60m
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.
3. Episode 3
★ 7.0
2016-09-06 · 60m
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?
4. Episode 4
★ 7.0
2016-09-13 · 60m
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?
5. Episode 5
★ 7.0
2016-09-20 · 60m
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.
6. Episode 6
2016-09-27 · 60m
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.
7. Episode 7
★ 7.0
2016-10-04 · 60m
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.
8. Episode 8
★ 7.0
2016-10-04 · 60m
Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.
9. Episode 9
2017-01-31 · 60m
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.
10. Episode 10
★ 7.0
2017-02-07 · 60m
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.
11. Episode 11
2017-02-14 · 60m
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.
12. Episode 12
2017-02-21 · 60m
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.
13. Episode 13
2017-02-28 · 60m
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.
14. Episode 14
2017-03-07 · 60m
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.
15. Episode 15
2017-03-14 · 60m
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.
16. Episode 16
2017-03-21 · 60m
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.