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1. The Pacific (2010)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Pacific Theatre of World War II, as seen through the eyes of several young Marines.
Stars: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda, Ashton Holmes
Votes: 130,591
2. Home and Away (1988– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Drama, Romance
This show chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heartbreaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town jon the upper Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Stars: Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger, Emily Symons, Ada Nicodemou
Votes: 6,526
3. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Host Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Richard Vranch
Votes: 5,969
4. Underbelly (2008–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Each season of this multi-award-winning television series takes you through a 13-episode run in the rise and fall of real-life Australian underworld figures as told from both sides of the law.
Stars: Caroline Craig, Paul Tassone, Dieter Brummer, Daniel Roberts
Votes: 5,315
5. $9.99 (2008)
R | 78 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
A stop-motion animated story about people living in a Sydney apartment complex looking for meaning in their lives.
Director: Tatia Rosenthal | Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Samuel Johnson, Barry Otto
Votes: 3,492 | Gross: $0.05M
6. Crawlspace (II) (2012)
Unrated | 86 min | Action, Horror, Mystery
A special forces unit sent, to infiltrate Pine Gap Australia's top secret underground military compound, come under attack from unknown forces.
Director: Justin Dix | Stars: Nicholas Bell, Ngaire Dawn Fair, John Brumpton, Fletcher Humphrys
Votes: 3,222
7. Wilfred (2007–2010)
25 min | Comedy, Drama
A depressed man is the only one who can see his girlfriend's dog as a full-grown man in a dog suit.
Stars: Jason Gann, Adam Zwar, Cindy Waddingham, Kim Gyngell
Votes: 3,169
8. Crackerjack (2002)
92 min | Comedy, Sport
When dwindling membership and increasing overheads makes a local bowling club and prime candidate for a takeover, it's all hands on deck to save the club, in what turns into an epic battle ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Mick Molloy, Bill Hunter, Frank Wilson, Monica Maughan
Votes: 3,163
9.
The Pacific (2010)
Episode:
Melbourne
(2010)
TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After arduous months in Guadalcanal, exhausted Marines are given rest and recreation in Melbourne, where they find the girls friendly and the beer cold.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda, Joshua Bitton
Votes: 2,882
10. Rush (2008–2011)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
They are trained to be smarter, tactically superior and technologically advantaged - Melbourne's answer for a cutting edge trend in policing worldwide.
Stars: Rodger Corser, Callan Mulvey, Nicole da Silva, Ashley Zukerman
Votes: 2,018
11. Ocean Girl (1994–1997)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Set against the beauty of Far North Queensland, Ocean Girl is the story of Neri, a mysterious young girl from the ocean, who is discovered by the young inhabitants of an underwater research colony.
Stars: Marzena Godecki, David Hoflin, Jeffrey Walker, Alex Pinder
Votes: 1,991
12. 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
13. Angel Baby (1995)
R | 105 min | Drama, Romance
Two schizophrenics meet during therapy and fall passionately in love. Ahead of them lies the inevitable road to disaster - one they share to the end.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: John Lynch, Jacqueline McKenzie, Colin Friels, Deborra-Lee Furness
Votes: 1,557
14. The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
60 min | Drama
This iconic Australian series follows eight people living in St Kilda, Melbourne who are all looking for the same thing - love, sex, romance, success - and anything else that's worth going after.
Stars: Deborah Mailman, David Tredinnick, Samuel Johnson, Sibylla Budd
Votes: 1,486
15. Thank God You're Here (2006–2023)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
An improvisational comedy series in which a celebrity performer is dressed up in costume before passing through a door into a room where they are welcomed with the phrase "Thank God you're here."
Stars: Nicola Parry, Heidi Arena, Tom Gleisner, Ed Kavalee
Votes: 1,296
16. Spicks and Specks (2005–2022)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Adam Hills hosts this lighthearted music quiz show.The two teams are captained by Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough.
Stars: Adam Hills, Alan Brough, Myf Warhurst, Dave O'Neil
Votes: 1,179
17. The Project (2009– )
60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A panel of Australian personalities taking a new modern and slightly funny look at the news
Stars: Carrie Bickmore, Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes, Waleed Aly
Votes: 878
18. Rove Live (2000–2009)
75 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety, talk show that featured an ensemble cast, who presented various segments throughout the course of the show.
Stars: Rove McManus, Peter Helliar, Corinne Grant, Ryan Shelton
Votes: 784
19. The Secret River (2015)
Adventure, Drama, History
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
Stars: Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sarah Snook, Lachy Hulme, Tim Minchin
Votes: 678
20. Eden (III) (2021)
Drama
It follows the disappearance of a young woman which triggers a devastating chain of events which lays bare the dark, hidden heart of paradise.
Stars: Sophie Wilde, BeBe Bettencourt, Alexandria Steffensen, Keiynan Lonsdale
Votes: 654
21. The Wizards of Aus (2016)
84 min | Comedy, Fantasy
For centuries, war had raged across the seven planes of the Magical Realm. It's so intense that Jack, a wizard commanding the elemental forces of nature, has decided to try living in Footscray.
Stars: Michael Shanks, Menik Gooneratne, Mark Samual Bonanno, Nicholas Issell
Votes: 617
22. 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
23. Dancing with the Stars (2004–2024)
90 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
Australian television series where celebrities are coupled with professional dancers and compete for the title of Dancing With The Stars Champion.
Stars: Todd McKenney, Helen Richey, Sonia Kruger, Mark Wilson
Votes: 591
24. The Secret Life of Us (2001 TV Movie)
Drama
This TV show is about the life of some young adults and living in a Family block at St. Kida in Melbourne, Australia and as each of them confront the life typical situations: search work, ... See full summary »
Director: Lynn-Maree Danzey | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 477
25. Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009–2019)
Comedy, Game-Show
A game show where generation Baby Boomers, X and Y compete against each other to see who is the best. Each week the teams are headed by Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering and Josh Thomas ... See full summary »
Stars: Shaun Micallef, Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering, Josh Thomas
Votes: 439
26. Thunderstone (1999–2000)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A comet hit the Earth, destroying all. The world is frozen, but some humans managed to survive. Noah lives in an underground community. While improving the Holodeck, Noah accidentally travels in time.
Stars: Jeffrey Walker, Mereoni Vuki, Daniel Daperis, Kate Keltie
Votes: 406
27. Wildside (1997–1999)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Follow the men and women who work in a downtown police station and a renegade crisis centre in the tough red light district of Sydney, as they deal with the endless array of problems, crimes and triumphs that tumble onto the streets.
Stars: Tony Martin, Rachael Blake, Victoria Longley, Aaron Pedersen
Votes: 385
28. Good News Week (1996–2012)
Comedy, Game-Show
It's a quiz about the week and stuff.
Stars: Paul McDermott, Mikey Robins, Julie McCrossin, Claire Hooper
Votes: 378
29. Play School (1966– )
28 min | Family
Preschoolers are provided with learning opportunities through music, crafts, stories, games and information. The aim is to encourage a child to wonder, think, feel and imagine, striving to reflect a modern, diverse Australian society.
Stars: Benita Collings, John Hamblin, Noni Hazlehurst, Alister Smart
Votes: 368
30. Today (1982– )
120 min | News, Talk-Show
A morning news and current affairs show broadcast on the Nine Network in Australia.
Stars: Ross Greenwood, Karl Stefanovic, Richard Wilkins, Ben Fordham
Votes: 346
31. Molly (2016)
Drama
The story of how, from the early 1970s, Australia's eccentric Ian 'Molly' Meldrum became a loved and respected rock music guru as host of the TV show Countdown.
Stars: Samuel Johnson, T.J. Power, Tom O'Sullivan, Ben Gerrard
Votes: 316
32. After the Deluge (2003 TV Movie)
194 min | Drama, Romance
Follows the stories of the four men of the Kirby family. As Alex's marriage breaks apart, Toby tries desperately to start a family, and Marty tries to kick-start his faded music career as ... See full summary »
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: David Wenham, Hugo Weaving, Samuel Johnson, Aden Young
Votes: 296
33. 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: 249
34. The Illustrated Family Doctor (2005)
102 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"The Illustrated Family Doctor" is a dark comedy, that centres on the story of Gary Kelp, a young man who condenses reference books for a company called the Info Digest.
Director: Kriv Stenders | Stars: Samuel Johnson, Colin Friels, Jessica Napier, Sacha Horler
Votes: 245
35. Strange Fits of Passion (1999)
Not Rated | 84 min | Comedy, Drama
"Strange Fits of Passion" is the hilarious tale of a sexually-curious, romantically-frustrated bookstore clerk on a mission to lose her virginity. In between encounters with other people, ... See full summary »
Director: Elise McCredie | Stars: Michela Noonan, Mitchell Butel, Samuel Johnson, Steve Adams
Votes: 239
36. The Panel (1998–2007)
90 min | Talk-Show
A comedy show talking about the events from the week gone. Made by Australia's Working Dog and featuring guests each week. The team is known for the movie The Castle.
Stars: Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Kate Langbroek, Santo Cilauro
Votes: 211
37. Year Of (2023– )
Drama
The final two years of high school are simultaneously traumatic and exhilarating for both the kids at Jubilee High, and their parents and teachers.
Stars: Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, Tharanya Tharan, Joshua Hewson, Samuel Dawson
Votes: 193
38. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This show turns around Elvis Maginnis, a former policeman from a criminal family, who now runs a dry-cleaning business.
Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Samuel Johnson
Votes: 165
39. Small Time Gangster (2011)
Drama
Little' Tony Piccolo is a family man and small time, blue collar enforcer who, gripped by a sudden mid-life crisis, decides he wants out of the gangster business.
Stars: Steve Le Marquand, Sacha Horler, Geoff Morrell, Gia Carides
Votes: 150
40. Something in the Air (2000–2002)
25 min | Drama
The story of the small town of Emu Springs, and the radio station that helps keep it alive.
Stars: Ullie Birve, Colin Moody, Danielle Carter, Kate Fitzpatrick
Votes: 149
41. Paper Giants: Magazine Wars (2013)
Drama
Mini-Series about the golden years of the glossy women's magazines and the battle to have the number one selling publication in Australia.
Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Mandy McElhinney, Rob Carlton, Khan Chittenden
Votes: 143
42. Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight (2011–2013)
Talk-Show
Adam Hills returns to Gordon Street in a unique take on the traditional tonight show - with monologue, interviews and top musical acts, plus spontaneous and unpredictable interactions with the studio audience.
Stars: Adam Hills, Hannah Gadsby, Dave O'Neil, Ross Noble
Votes: 138
43. One Way Ticket (1997 TV Movie)
96 min | Action, Drama
Based on a true story, One way ticket is about a criminal named Webb. He has been arrested for murder and looks like he will be, spending the rest of his days behind bars before he has an ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Franklin | Stars: Peter Phelps, Rachel Blakely, Chris Haywood, Jane Hall
Votes: 117
44. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (II) (1999– )
50 min | Game-Show
Contestants must answer 15 questions of increasing difficulty in order to win the $1 million prize.
Stars: Eddie McGuire, Red Symons, Scott Cam, Chantelle Newbery
Votes: 112
45.
Today (1982– )
Episode:
Episode dated 11 May 2017
(2017)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Karl Stefanovic, Ross Greenwood, Sylvia Jeffreys, Caitlyn Jenner
Votes: 112
46. The Living Room (2012–2022)
Talk-Show
TV Week Logie Award winner The Living Room, with Amanda Keller and co-hosts Chris Brown, Miguel Maestre and Barry Du Bois.
Stars: Amanda Keller, Miguel Maestre, Barry Du Bois, Chris Brown
Votes: 88
47. Anh's Brush with Fame (2016–2022)
27 min | Talk-Show
Comedian Anh Do paints a portrait of the famous guest while interviewing them.
Stars: Anh Do, Jack Thompson, Deborra-Lee Furness, Richard Harris
Votes: 81
48. Hughesy, We Have a Problem (2018–2021)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Dave Hughes along with some of Australia's biggest names in comedy will tackle problems big and small, that complicate modern Australian life.
Stars: Dave Hughes, Nazeem Hussain, Kate Langbroek, Becky Lucas
Votes: 76
49.
Eden (2021)
Episode:
Scout
(2021)
45 min | Drama
When Scout Lewis returns home after studying abroad, she's disturbed by the change in her best friend Hedwig. A drug-fuelled night ensues, in which Scout rails against Hedwig's new, dark ... See full summary »
Director: John Curran | Stars: Sophie Wilde, BeBe Bettencourt, Mark Leonard Winter, Cassandra Sorrell
Votes: 74
50. The New Adventures of Ocean Girl (2000–2001)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On the planet of Oceana there were four life giving crystals guarded by the Sacred Whales, the keepers of wisdom. Two thousand years ago, the evil space wizard, Galiel, stole one of them. Now Princess Neri must recover it.
Stars: Sigrid Thornton, Marnie Reece-Wilmore, Michael Carman, Marg Downey
Votes: 71