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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 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    George is a man who once skated through life but is now stumbling. When his wife dies, George makes a rash decision to move his kids away from Sydney to the town of Weld, New Zealand.

    Director:Pino Amenta
    Writer:James Griffin

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  2. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    George rapidly becomes the most unpopular new Aussie in town after calling Weld a "dead end town" in his column. Shay and Arlo also feel the fallout from their father's faux pas at their new school.

    Director:Pino Amenta
    Writers:James Griffin, Maxine Fleming

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  3. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Questions are raised over Laura's death, and the Weld rumour mill goes into overdrive. George goes on an epic manhunt through the local populous to learn the source of the scandalous gossip.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:James Griffin

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  4. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    As he gets to grips with his status as the new ladies' man about town George is dragged into a celebration (or not) of Weld's x-rated history.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:James Griffin, Maxine Fleming

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  5. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    George throws himself into solving the mystery of Sir Frederick Weld's missing head - when he should be solving a whole other mystery, one much closer to home.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writers:James Griffin, Natalie Medlock

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  7. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    George speaks to Katie about Shay's relationship with Ike, and comes to a realisation about his parenting.

    Director:Pino Amenta
    Writers:James Griffin, Maxine Fleming

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  8. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    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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  9. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    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:Timothy Balme, James Griffin

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  10. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    The whole of Weld comes out for a party at The Turners while George almost destroys his friendship with Woody over a rather large invoice and a lawn that needs mowing.

    Director:Mike Smith
    Writer:Timothy Balme

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  11. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    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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  12. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    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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  13. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    George'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.

    Director:Murray Keane
    Writers:Sarah-Kate Lynch, James Griffin

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  14. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Episode 7

    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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  15. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode 8

    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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  16. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 10

    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:Michael Beran, James Griffin

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  17. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    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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  18. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 9

    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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  19. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode 11

    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:Sarah-Kate Lynch, Kate McDermott

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  20. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 12

    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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  21. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 13

    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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  22. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 14

    S2:E14

    George 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.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:Sarah-Kate Lynch

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  23. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 15

    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:Michael Beran, James Griffin

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  24. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 16

    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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  25. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "800 Words". It scored 7/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Pino Amenta and written by James Griffin, it aired on 9/15/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".