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1. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,661
2. Neighbours (1985– )
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Australian soap opera exploring the lives and relationships of the residents of Ramsay Street in a suburb of Melbourne called Erinsborough.
Stars: Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher, Jackie Woodburne, Ryan Moloney
Votes: 6,375
3. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The series primarily focuses on the daily lives of Victorian police officers working at a police station in the fictional small town of Mount Thomas.
Stars: Julie Nihill, John Wood, Martin Sacks, Paul Bishop
Votes: 1,702
4. Breaker Morant (1980)
PG | 107 min | Drama, History, War
Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown
Votes: 14,465 | Gross: $7.14M
5. The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
50 min | Drama
Follows the lives of a group of medical professions working for the Flying Doctors Service in the remote Australian outback.
Stars: Lenore Smith, Maurie Fields, Robert Grubb, Val Jellay
Votes: 1,042
6. Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris
Votes: 4,307
7. SeaChange (1998–2019)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A big city lawyer is prompted to undergo a 'seachange' with her children and becomes the magistrate at the small coastal town of Pearl Bay, where the family comes to love its people and the quality time with each other.
Stars: John Howard, Sigrid Thornton, Kerry Armstrong, Kevin Harrington
Votes: 1,205
8. Vietnam (1987)
45 min | Drama, War
Vietnam is a stunningly powerful re-enactment of the bitterly controversial issue of Australia's involvement in what was perceived as an American war.
Stars: Barry Otto, Nicole Kidman, Nicholas Eadie, Veronica Lang
Votes: 594
9. Stingers (1998–2004)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Stingers reveals the shadowy and ambiguous world of undercover cops - people with covert lives and constantly changing identities. They are the police who defeat crime from within the criminal world.
Stars: Peter Phelps, Kate Kendall, Anita Hegh, Ian Stenlake
Votes: 613
10. Harlequin (1980)
PG | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An enigmatic faith healer - who appears to possess genuine magical powers - and a political fixer vie for influence over a senator and his family.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Powell, David Hemmings, Carmen Duncan, Broderick Crawford
Votes: 1,717
11. Puberty Blues (1981)
R | 87 min | Comedy, Drama
The mating rituals of two teenage surf chicks from the southern suburbs of Sydney.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Nell Schofield, Jad Capelja, Jeffrey Rhoe, Tony Hughes
Votes: 1,668 | Gross: $0.24M
12. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Crime
Jane Halifax is a freelance forensic psychiatrist (f.p.) a psychological super-sleuth immersed in a mire of crime and punishment: Jane is an expert of the human mind.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Robyn Nevin, Susanne Chapman, Louise Siversen
Votes: 251
13. Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–1967)
50 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
In 1902, Edwardian adventurer Adam Adamant is frozen alive in a block of ice by his archnemesis, the Face. In 1966, workmen discover him and he is revived, perfectly preserved but ... See full summary »
Stars: Gerald Harper, Juliet Harmer, Jack May, Peter Ducrow
Votes: 262
14. Division 4 (1969–1975)
50 min | Crime, Drama
This series was about the wide variety of cases dealt with by the Criminal Investigation and Uniform branches at Melbourne's fictional Yarra Central police station.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Terence Donovan
Votes: 111
15. Matlock Police (1971–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Policing in a small rural town, popular in its day.
Stars: Vic Gordon, Paul Cronin, Michael Pate, Tom Richards
Votes: 96
16. Strange Bedfellows (2004)
R | 100 min | Comedy
Two 'very straight' old timers have to learn how to pass as a loving gay couple after falsely claiming same-sex status to take advantage of newly legislated tax laws.
Director: Dean Murphy | Stars: Michael Caton, Paul Hogan, Andy Pappas, Paula Duncan
Votes: 2,005
17. The Club (1980)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Boardroom and dressing-room intrigues spill on to the field at the Australian Rules football club.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Jack Thompson, Graham Kennedy, Frank Wilson, Harold Hopkins
Votes: 1,122
18. Money Movers (1978)
R | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
An armoured car company is the target of repeated heists. Company leadership is enforcing new measures in order to tighten security. The biggest danger of a new heist lies from within the company's own ranks.
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Terence Donovan, Tony Bonner, Ed Devereaux, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Votes: 966
19. Rafferty's Rules (1987–1991)
50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Michael Rafferty, who is a Stipendiary Magistrate, drives to work in an old blue VW Kombi van. He owns a cat named Rhubarb.
Stars: John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers, Catherine Wilkin
Votes: 63
20. The Don Lane Show (1975–1983)
90 min | Comedy
Follows one of the most popular talk shows in Australian television history hosted by Don Lane and co-hosted with Bert Newton.
Stars: Don Lane, Bert Newton, Pete Smith, Kevin Arnett
Votes: 46
21. Sara Dane (1982)
Not Rated | 250 min | Drama, History, Romance
The lavish, passionate story of a beautiful convict girl, Sara Dane who is transported from England to Australia for a crime she did not commit. She struggle for freedom and independence against almost impossible odds.
Stars: Juliet Jordan, Harold Hopkins, Brenton Whittle, Barry Quin
Votes: 83
22. Carson's Law (1983–1984)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1920s. A female lawyer faces prejudice when she marries into a influentual family law firm. On top of this she has to bring up three children when her husband is killed in a plane crash.
Stars: Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Christine Amor, Irene Inescort
Votes: 86
23. Special Squad (1984)
50 min | Drama
An elite division of the Victoria Police handles crimes too sensitive for regular squads
Stars: John Diedrich, Alan Cassell, Anthony Hawkins, Paul Dawber
Votes: 37
24. The Four Minute Mile (1988 TV Movie)
152 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatisation of the race to the four-minute mile, featuring Richard Huw as Bannister and Nique Needles as Landy. It was written by David Williamson and directed by Jim Goddard.
Director: Jim Goddard | Stars: Richard Huw, Nique Needles, Adrian Rawlins, John Philbin
Votes: 109
25. The Fire in the Stone (1984 TV Movie)
94 min | Drama, Family
When his precious cache of opals is stolen, 14-year-old Ernie, who lives with his alcoholic father in the harsh and lawless opal fields of inland Australia, sets out with a friend determined to find the thief.
Director: Gary Conway | Stars: Alan Cassell, Paul Smith, Ray Meagher, Linda Hartley
Votes: 55
26. MDA (2002–2005)
50 min | Drama
Medical Defence Australia, a team of lawyers and doctors who defend doctors charged with malpractice, ranging from Botox injections gone wrong to spinal cord injuries.
Stars: Shane Bourne, Angus Grant, Petra Yared, Jason Donovan
Votes: 73
27. The Highest Honor (1982 TV Movie)
R | 144 min | Drama, War
The true story of a daring raid on Japanese-occupied Singapore Harbour by Australian and British troops during WWII.
Directors: Peter Maxwell, Seiji Maruyama | Stars: John Howard, Atsuo Nakamura, Stuart Wilson, Steve Bisley
Votes: 168
28. Life with Cooper (1966–1969)
25 min | Comedy
Tommy Cooper, the UK's bumbling comedian with the fez, does sketches and magic tricks. "Just like that!"
Stars: Tommy Cooper, Harry Davis, Neil Wilson, Claire Davenport
Votes: 8
29. The Dark Room (1982)
94 min | Drama, Thriller
A slightly disturbed young amateur photographer finds that his father has been secretly having an affair with his co-worker. Thus begins a spiral into blackmail, stalking, and voyeurism.
Director: Paul Harmon | Stars: Alan Cassell, Anna Maria Monticelli, Svet Kovich, Diana Davidson
Votes: 88
30. Bony (1992)
60 min | Crime
Stars: Cameron Daddo, Terence Cooper, Christian Kohlund, Burnham Burnham
Votes: 28
31. Janus (1994–1995)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Four members of the infamous Hennessey clan are acquitted of the shooting of two policemen in a bungled bank heist. Melbourne is shocked as brothers Mal and Steve, along with brother-in-law Darren Mack and friend Ken Hardy, walk free.
Stars: Chris Haywood, Simon Westaway, Jeremy Kewley, Felix Nobis
Votes: 107
32. Plugg (1975)
88 min | Comedy
Plugg, a seedy private detective, is hired to watch over a suspected brothel, but with the tenacious inspector Closer on his tail, this assignment will prove to be a difficult one.
Director: Terry Bourke | Stars: Peter Thompson, Cheryl Rixon, Norman Yemm, Reg Gorman
Votes: 70
33. Princess Kate (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 96 min | Drama, Family
Kate McLelland's life is a normal one of a girl her age in the eastern suburbs, until her discovery that she is adopted. This is the story of her search for her natural mother and the resulting relationship.
Director: George Ogilvie | Stars: Justine Clarke, Lyndel Rowe, Alan Cassell, Myra Noblet
Votes: 26
34. The Big Hurt (1986)
R | 93 min | Crime, Thriller
A reporter looking into the death of a research scientist finds more deaths connected to the man, including some dubious "suicides". He discovers that the scientist may have been killed to ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Peak | Stars: David Bradshaw, Lian Lunson, Simon Chilvers, John Ewart
Votes: 63
35. Belinda (1988)
R | 97 min | Drama
16 year old Belinda wants to become a ballerina. To makes ends meet, she takes a job as an exotic dancer in a Sydney cabaret. Eventually, she is able to reach her goal, but not before experiencing humanity at best and worst of times.
Director: Pamela Gibbons | Stars: Deanna Jeffs, Mary Regan, Kaarin Fairfax, Joy Smithers
Votes: 46
36. The Power, the Passion (1989– )
25 min | Drama
In this Australian soap, business tycoon Gordon Miles, a master of manipulation who has no conscience but is nearing the end of his life, is the spider in an endless web of intrigue, often ... See full summary »
Stars: Suzy Cato-Gashler, Kevin Miles, Olivia Hamnett, Tracey Tainsh
Votes: 61
37. The Micallef Program (1998–2001)
30 min | Comedy
A skit-based comedy program, fronted by Australian comedian Shaun Micallef.
Stars: Shaun Micallef, Wayne Hope, Roz Hammond, Francis Greenslade
Votes: 349
38. The Settlement (1984)
91 min | Drama
Down-on-their-luck drifters Kearney and Martin wander into the small town of Cedar Creek looking to swindle a few pounds from the locals. After a not-too-friendly reception, the pair decide... See full summary »
Director: Howard Rubie | Stars: Bill Kerr, John Jarratt, Lorna Lesley, Tony Barry
Votes: 39
39. The Honourable Wally Norman (2003)
88 min | Comedy
A meat worker is accidentally nominated to run for Parliament and realises that to save the meat works he has to get elected. All that stands in his way is every other politician in the country and his own fear of public speaking.
Director: Ted Emery | Stars: Kevin Harrington, Alan Cassell, Shaun Micallef, Roz Hammond
Votes: 240
40. Squizzy Taylor (1982)
97 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Wormy and diminutive, yet cunning and determined small-time hoodlum Squizzy Taylor rises to prominence and popularity in Melbourne, Australia in the 1920's. Squizzy romances brash moll ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin James Dobson | Stars: David Atkins, Jacki Weaver, Alan Cassell, Michael Long
Votes: 127
42. Cathy's Child (1979)
90 min | Drama
A father kidnaps his three-year-old daughter and goes to Greece. The mother comes in contact with a journalist who helps her to get her daughter back.
Director: Donald Crombie | Stars: Michele Fawdon, Alan Cassell, Bryan Brown, Willie Fennell
Votes: 38
43. Welcher & Welcher (2003)
26 min | Comedy, Crime
Enter a world of controlled madness at Welcher and Welcher - the law firm presided over by Quentin Welcher. A solicitor with a massive ego, he is a pompous, accident-prone fool and a terrible lawyer to boot.
Stars: Shaun Micallef, Robyn Butler, Francis Greenslade, Santo Cilauro
Votes: 60
44. Land of Hope (1986)
60 min | Adventure
Follows the Australian Labor Party, from 1892 to 1974, through the eyes of the fictional Quinn family.
Stars: Penelope Stewart, Patrick Dickson, Benjamin Franklin, Maureen Green
45. Taurus Rising (1982)
50 min
Stars: Annette Andre, Alan Cassell, Andrew Clarke, Diane Craig
Votes: 16
46. The Olive Tree (1975)
70 min | Drama
The murder of a farm hand emerge as a struggles takes place between a father wants his son to take over the farm and his daughter who also wants the farm.
Director: Edgar Metcalfe | Stars: John Adam, Alan Cassell, Faith Clayton, Robert van Mackelenberg
48. The Newman Shame (1978 TV Movie)
93 min | Thriller
Stars "For One Time Only" James Bond George Lazenby as John Brandy, an ex cop who turned in his badge when he inherited money. Living a hedonistic lifestyle his pleasures come to an end ... See full summary »
Director: Julian Pringle | Stars: George Lazenby, Diane Craig, Joan Bruce, Alwyn Kurts
Votes: 61
49. Voices on the Page: David Williamson, Compulsive Playwright (1986 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Directors: Ian Walker, Ian Warren | Stars: David Williamson, Betty Burstall, Brian Kiernan, Alan Cassell