800 WordsSeason 2

TV-PG

A recently-widowed father quits his job as a popular 800-word columnist for a top-selling Sydney newspaper. On impulse he buys, over the Internet, a house in a remote New Zealand seaside town; then he must break the news to his tow teenagers who just lost their mum and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful, inquisitive locals ensure that his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.

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16 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1George and Arlo implement a cunning plan to bring Shay back from Sydney; George and Jan's new relationship lurches towards the rocks; the Weld locals brace themselves for the carnage of Guy Fawkes Night.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2All of Weld comes out to Jan's farewell party, and George and Woody's friendship is threatened by a feud over a rather large invoice and a lawn that needs mowing. With the future of their finances in question, Shay begins working for Katie, and George bartends at the Boat Club before receiving a job offer from Big Mac.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3George's new job as editor of News of the Weld gets off to a shocking start when a body is discovered in a car off a remote road. But George gets a warning from his boss, Big Mac, not to report on it, as the decade-old mystery is likely linked to the McNamara clan.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4George'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?
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5George'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.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6The "summer people" hit Weld with a vengeance when a jet-ski hits Woody, putting him into a coma. George is appalled that licenses aren't required to drive jet-skis in New Zealand, and he wants them all banned. While he unknowingly starts a Twitter war about it, Tracey finally realizes just how much Woody means to her.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7Laura'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.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9George 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.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10George 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.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11George 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.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12George and Fiona plan an escape to the city for a romantic weekend away from the kids. Arlo plans his own romantic weekend with Emma, but a jealous Lindsay starts a party at the Turner house. Arlo almost burns down the house and Jan desperately tries to get hold of George to tell him her huge news.
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13George tries to reassure Fiona that their relationship is sound despite Jan's pregnancy news, but Fiona has doubts; Katie unintentionally gets Shay involved in an art scam, much to Ike's dismay; while Arlo struggles with his long distance relationship.
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14George 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.
Episode 15
E15
Episode 15George 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.
Episode 16
E16
Episode 16The 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.