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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    800 Words Season 3 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.9/10(76 votes)

    S3:E16

    Big Macs space race plans divide the town. George is worried that Katie could lose her home and Woody's worried hes about to lose his daughter.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  2. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.8/10(91 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:Timothy Balme

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  3. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.8/10(59 votes)

    S3:E9

    George gets an unexpected visitor after making his big decision. Arlo tries to navigate the Lindsay situation and Monty surprises everybody when he hooks up with Ngahuia again.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:James Griffin, Kate McDermott

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  4. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(84 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:James Griffin

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  5. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(89 votes)

    S2:E8

    Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  6. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.7/10(81 votes)

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:James Griffin

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  7. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(81 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Murray Keane
    Writer:James Griffin

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  8. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.6/10(65 votes)

    S3:E8

    George helps Monty write the best man speech and ponders his own wedding.

    Director:Helena Brooks
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  9. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(92 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:James Griffin, Timothy Balme

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  10. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(89 votes)

    S2:E4

    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?

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  11. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.4/10(78 votes)

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Caroline Bell-Booth
    Writers:Kate McDermott, Sarah-Kate Lynch

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  12. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    S3:E6

    George longs for solitude but his plan to get rid of his unwanted guests backfires. Woody's relationship with Tracey is on the rocks whilst struggling in his new unexpected role.

    Director:Caroline Bell-Booth
    Writers:Kate McDermott, Natalie Medlock

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  13. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    S3:E10

    Georges romantic night with Katie unravels. Fiona's baby plans hit an emotional and financial snag. And boot camp comes to Weld.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:Kate McDermott, Michael Beran

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  14. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(88 votes)

    S1:E8

    George tries to convince Shay to stay in Weld. The Women of Weld question the motive behind Jan's arrival. Katie organises a camp-in to protest against the proposed development.

    Director:Pino Amenta
    Writer:James Griffin

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  15. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(86 votes)

    S2:E3

    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?

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Maxine Fleming

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  16. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  17. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.3/10(78 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writers:James Griffin, Michael Beran

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  18. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.3/10(76 votes)

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Caroline Bell-Booth
    Writer:Timothy Balme

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  19. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(69 votes)

    S3:E2

    It's D-day for George and the two other prospective fathers. Shay struggles with the fallout from the sea rescue and there's a major surprise at Woody and Tracey's engagement party.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  20. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.3/10(58 votes)

    S3:E11

    George and Katie test their new relationship with a winter camp. Arlo and Poppy grow closer while Shay struggles with Ike moving on and Big Mac has a grand tourist plan for Weld.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Kate McDermott

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  21. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S3:E12

    Arlo two-times Lindsay and Poppy and suffers the fallout. George struggles in the parenting department and worries he's causing Billy's stress problem. Shay gets an unlikely visitor.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:James Griffin

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  22. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:James Griffin

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  23. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:James Griffin, Michael Beran

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  24. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(70 votes)

    S3:E7

    George enjoys having the house to himself and declares war on punctuation.

    Director:Helena Brooks
    Writer:James Griffin

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  25. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    S3:E13

    George and Woody fail to make up after Arlo's shenanigans. Ike receives unlikely help from Shay in his spiritual quest. A council restructure has Weld at risk of being swallowed up by Stafford.

    Director:Caroline Bell-Booth
    Writers:Kate McDermott, Michael Beran

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 16" is the best rated episode of "800 Words". It scored 8.9/10 based on 76 votes. Directed by Mike Smith and written by Kate McDermott, it aired on 10/2/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".