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The Best Episodes of 800 Words

Every episode of 800 Words ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 800 Words!

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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Episodes
40
Avg. Rating
8.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.3
8.3
8.7
7.6
7.9
8.3
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8.2
7.9

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 9" is the best rated episode of "800 Words". It scored 8.8/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Mike Smith and written by Kate McDermott, James Griffin, it aired on 8/14/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 16".

  • Episode 9
    8.8/10(53)
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    #1 - Episode 9

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 8/14/2018

    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

    Writer: Kate McDermott, James Griffin

  • Episode 16
    8.8/10(69)
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    #2 - Episode 16

    Season 3 Episode 16

    Aired 10/2/2018

    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

  • Episode 1
    8.7/10(81)
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    #3 - Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 9/12/2017

    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

  • Episode 7
    8.6/10(72)
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    #4 - Episode 7

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 10/4/2016

    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

  • Episode 8
    8.6/10(77)
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    #5 - Episode 8

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 10/4/2016

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

    Director: Mike Smith

    Writer: Kate McDermott

  • Episode 16
    8.5/10(70)
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    #6 - Episode 16

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 3/21/2017

    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

  • Episode 6
    8.4/10(69)
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    #7 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 9/27/2016

    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

  • Episode 8
    8.4/10(59)
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    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 10/24/2017

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

    Director: Helena Brooks

    Writer: Kate McDermott

  • Episode 10
    8.4/10(51)
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    #9 - Episode 10

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 8/21/2018

    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

    Writer: Michael Beran, Kate McDermott

  • Episode 1
    8.3/10(80)
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    #10 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 8/23/2016

    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

    Writer: Timothy Balme, James Griffin

  • Episode 4
    8.3/10(76)
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    #11 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 9/13/2016

    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

  • Episode 11
    8.3/10(68)
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    #12 - Episode 11

    Season 2 Episode 11

    Aired 2/14/2017

    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

    Writer: Sarah-Kate Lynch, Kate McDermott

  • Episode 12
    8.3/10(66)
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    #13 - Episode 12

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 2/21/2017

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.3/10(60)
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    #14 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 9/19/2017

    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

  • Episode 6
    8.3/10(54)
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    #15 - Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/17/2017

    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

    Writer: Natalie Medlock, Kate McDermott

  • Episode 12
    8.3/10(48)
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    #16 - Episode 12

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 9/4/2018

    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

  • Episode 8
    8.2/10(75)
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    #17 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 11/3/2015

    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

  • Episode 3
    8.2/10(74)
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    #18 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 9/6/2016

    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

  • Episode 9
    8.2/10(70)
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    #19 - Episode 9

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 1/31/2017

    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

  • Episode 13
    8.2/10(67)
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    #20 - Episode 13

    Season 2 Episode 13

    Aired 2/28/2017

    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

  • Episode 7
    8.2/10(64)
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    #21 - Episode 7

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 10/24/2017

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

    Director: Helena Brooks

    Writer: James Griffin

  • Episode 11
    8.2/10(50)
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    #22 - Episode 11

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 8/28/2018

    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

  • Episode 14
    8.2/10(52)
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    #23 - Episode 14

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 9/18/2018

    The Turner family are forced to revisit their tragic past when a stranger walks into town. Poppy's outback justice upsets some of the Weld locals and the republican presidential race hots up.

    Director: Caroline Bell-Booth

    Writer: Sarah-Kate Lynch

  • Episode 5
    8.1/10(83)
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    #24 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 10/13/2015

    When the earth moves under George's feet, the opportunity for him to slay a demon from his past presents itself - and leads to the issuing of a very rash challenge.

    Director: Mike Smith

    Writer: Timothy Balme

  • Episode 10
    8.1/10(67)
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    #25 - Episode 10

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 2/7/2017

    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

    Writer: Michael Beran, James Griffin