The following is a list of episodes for the Australian version of the improvisational television comedy series Thank God You're Here.
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Series One (5 April 2006 – 7 June 2006) Series One Guest stars Guests include various Australian personalities, usually with a comedy/acting background.
Guest star Known for Appearances Wins Honourable Mentions Dishonourable Mentions Hamish Blake Comedian, actor, Fox FM radio DJ 2 1 1 – Fifi Box Triple M radio host. Runner Up in the sixth season of the Australian Dancing With The Stars 5 1 – 1 Alan Brough Actor/comedian, from Spicks and Specks and Kath & Kim 1 1 – – Tanya Bulmer Actor/comedian 1 – – 1 Robyn Butler Radio host, actor 1 – – 1 Santo Cilauro Writer, comedian, performer 1 – – – Bob Franklin Actor/comedian 2 1 – – Kate Langbroek Nova 100 radio host 1 – – – Josh Lawson Actor 3 – 3 – Shaun Micallef Comedian, actor, Vega 91.5 radio host 3 – 3 – Matthew Newton Actor, son of Bert Newton 1 – – 1 Glenn Robbins Actor/comedian 1 – 1 – Peter Rowsthorn Actor/comedian 4 2 1 – Akmal Saleh Comedian 3 1 – 2 Angus Sampson Actor 6 2 – – Frank Woodley Comedian, from Lano & Woodley 4 1 – 1 Julia Zemiro Comedian, host of RocKwiz 2 1 – 1
Series One Episode overview Denotes the Winner, or Joint Winner
Episode 1: 5 April 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Fifi Box With a tracksuit, was placed into an infomercial for a fitness product, a la Good Morning Australia Frank Woodley With Roman warrior outfit, was sent back into Roman times, to meet his family and deliver war news to the Emperor. Winner for sheer courage, determination and a very sneaky exit.Angus Sampson In full doctor outfit, was placed into the operating room, played a surgeon operating on a woman with some form of ear illness. Peter Rowsthorn Placed in a Council Meeting selling the idea of a new, highly eco-unfriendly land development in Byron Bay. During the week Shopping Centre Slicer Sales, Equestrian Commentary Booth, Cops Interview, Real Estate Agent Group scene Featured contestants as members of a children's group, called The Wibbly Wobblies, a la The Wiggles, pitching their proposed TV show at an audition.
Episode 2: 12 April 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Matthew Newton As a sales representative for a new alcoholic beverage called "Fresh". Dishonourable mention for attempting to hit on one of his customers at the car yard. (During the week) Shaun Micallef Hosting a children's TV show, a la Play School. Honourable mention for working with kids and stuffed animals at the same time. Fifi Box In a Pride and Prejudice scenario, meeting a suitor (guest star Dan O'Connor from Neighbours). Winner as an apology for putting her in a cupboard, a car yard and a corset. Angus Sampson On a late night TV show (a la the Late Show with David Letterman) as a famous TV chef guest (with guest star Natalie Bassingthwaighte from Neighbours). During the week Customs Officer Interview, Wine Tasting, Fashion Show Commentary Booth, Car Yard. Group scene Set in a World War II POW camp, with the characters planning an escape, a la The Great Escape.
Episode 3: 19 April 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Fifi Box Presenting a new corporate image for the Socceroos. Glenn Robbins Arriving home from a cycling trip to find his wife leery of suspicious messages on the answering machine. Honourable mention for his work with 'Kids Without Playgrounds In Their Backyards'. Frank Woodley As an Asian martial arts master just returned from a 10-year sojourn meditating silently in a cave. Dishonourable mention for making the joke "Hung Sing, son of Hung Well". Akmal Saleh As a doctor presenting a range of pharmaceutical products on a morning talk show. Winner for an excellent performance on debut. During the week Interview with Boss, Cinema Slides, Hi-Fi Sales. Group scene Set in a Viking den, with each actor to demonstrate their prowess in various Viking arts.
Episode 4: 26 April 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Santo Cilauro As a plumber paying a house visit to a lonely housewife. Peter Rowsthorn As the captain of a starship (a la Star Trek). Honourable mention for landing a spaceship single-handedly. Robyn Butler As an actress promoting her recent movie. Dishonourable mention for sending back a 3-armed adopted baby. Angus Sampson Sacking a longtime employee of a hardware firm. Winner for facing the surreal experience of sacking the woman he once loved, and then informing her that he was homosexual. During the week Cheese Waiter, Jockey Interview, Canine Trials Commentary Booth, Boat Sales. Group scene Set in a church office, with all guests as Catholic priests working on ideas to increase church-going, particularly amongst children.
Episode 5: 3 May 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Akmal Saleh As a group instructor for teaching clients customer service skills. Dishonourable mention for stating as a petshop owner that guinea pigs could be bounced off a wall. (During the week) Alan Brough As a senator on the television show "Meet the Leaders", explaining his unique political standpoints, a la Meet the Press. Winner for sending 11-year-olds into battle.^Shaun Micallef As a Tudor physician sent to treat the king's ailing foot. Honourable mention for upon losing his 'pantaloons' offered the line, 'Excuse my unworthy crack'. Julia Zemiro As a pyjama-clad daughter attempting to cover up the party she held during her parents' absence. Winner for trashing her parents' house and still managing to blame her sister.^ During the week Insurance Claim, Street Reporter, Pet Shop. Group scene Set in a health clinic, the members of the group each played an overweight person who had to explain why they had put on weight since their last visit. ^ This is the first time there has ever been a tie between two winners in one night.
Episode 6: 10 May 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Peter Rowsthorn As the captain of an ailing cruise ship explaining plentiful complaints by the passengers. Winner for being faced with a sinking ship and offering passengers free quoits. Josh Lawson As a man (who turns out to be married near end of scene) meeting his Internet girlfriend for the first time. Honourable mention for speaking French with a Scottish accent. Angus Sampson As a man hoping to rejoin Robin Hood's Band of Merry Men. Julia Zemiro As the author of self-help books, being interviewed on a radio program. Dishonourable mention for being clearly distracted in the men's shower room (All-in). During the week Tarot Cards, Council Extensions, Rodeo Commentary Booth, Piano Sales. Group scene As members of a TV sports panel, crossing live to Julia in the locker room at half time.
Episode 7: 17 May 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Josh Lawson As an expert "Dog Whisperer", demonstrating ideal dog-handling techniques to a roomful of dog owners. Honourable mention for getting licked by a dog who had, beforehand, licked its private parts. Fifi Box As the Minister for Planning in a local Council, discussing her "needle" exchange program, which has been built directly across the road from a primary school. Bob Franklin As the leader of a revolutionary army, describing to his followers the plans for the following day's battle. Winner for surviving a parrot attack and leading a revolution based on the philosophy, 'All Men Are Expecting Too Much'. Frank Woodley As the owner of a retirement estate, being interviewed on television about his unusual practices and approach to aged care. During the week Job Interview, Reporter: Canberra, Gallery Curator, Tour Bus Guide. Group scene As members of an Amish community, being called to the Elders to explain their sins.
Episode 8: 24 May 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Angus Sampson As Ozzie Phil, the co-manager of an Australian Pie Company. Josh Lawson As a cowboy, returning from an Indian-related mission. Honourable mention for playing a fondue-cooking cowboy. Tanya Bulmer As a bride, struggling to get to the end of the speeches with her husband at the wedding reception. Dishonourable mention for turning on her sister and breaking her vows of 'nunhoodedness'. Hamish Blake As "Sledge", an Australian music icon who has sold 1 billion copies of his album, being interviewed on The Late Show. He is joined by Kate Ceberano for a duet. Winner for actually grabbing Kate Ceberano on the bottom During the week Stadium Announcements, School Tour. Group scene As superheroes (Stacey, the 'Just Super' girl; Reptilo, who can regrow limbs; Archimedo, who knows about the displacement of water, and has a laser; and Donald, who can fix things) fighting to save the world from an asteroid sent by Darryl Eastlake Man.^ ^Note: All the heroes' names and powers, plus the villain's name were coined by the contestants. (They were asked who they were and who the villain was)
Episode 9: 31 May 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Hamish Blake As an office worker accused of racist and sexist comments. Honourable mention for getting sacked and still managing to hit on his boss's secretary. Bob Franklin As a war hero coming home to his family and friends for the first time in years. Fifi Box As "Tanya Mills", a spokeswoman for the company "Naughty but Nice" which sells items and clothing to spice up fun in the bedroom. Dishonourable mention for telling us that, as a little girl, she dreamed of making adult products. Peter Rowsthorn As "Jeff", an Australian cricketer giving a press conference to face questions about some of his more disgraceful behaviour. Winner for being abusive, drunk and seen cavorting with naked nurses, but still managing to score a double-century. During the week Childcare Centre, Reporter: Beach, Housing Estate Sales. Group scene As pirates applying to be first mate on a new pirate ship.
Episode 10: 7 June 2006 Guest star Scenario Placement and why Shaun Micallef As a foreign affairs minister explaining his country's actions to another country, namely an ecological disaster and insulting their queen. (Your queen was so fat that she auditioned for The Biggest Loser, and was told "Sorry, no professionals"). Honourable mention for being the first Australian minister to apologise for anything. Angus Sampson As Roger Higginbottom, a passenger on the Titanic, showing his friends his skills with women. Winner for his advice on picking up a woman, 'Listen, look, touch'. Frank Woodley As a man returning home after a day on the goldfields, and finds his mother sick. Kate Langbroek As Cleopatra, returning from a trip to the Nile. Akmal Saleh As a clown attempting to respond to several complaints regarding his (dangerous and unidealistic) act. Dishonourable mention for juggling kittens, and shrinking a horse. During the week Big Brother. Group scene A breakfast television show "Daybreak" a la "Sunrise", with each character playing a different role (anchor, news reporter, sports reporter, weatherman, traffic update, appearing respectively). Featured use of all three indoor sets and a helicopter. ^
^While Kate Langbroek and Akmal Saleh when through the door, Shaun Micallef and Angus Sampson went to two green rooms on both sides of the set, Frank Woodley headed into a helicopter outside the studio which then took him up above the studio to do his segment.
Series Two (6 September 2006 – 8 November 2006) Series Two Guest stars