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 town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.
The best episode of "800 Words" season 3 is "Episode 1", rated 8.7/10 from 78 user votes. It was directed by Mike Smith and written by Timothy Balme. "Episode 1" aired on 9/12/2017 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
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
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
Shay goes to the dark side after suffering from a broken heart and Katie resurrects a teaching career.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: James Griffin
George gets an unlikely message from beyond the grave while Woody’s top secret divorce plan unravels. Meanwhile, Hannah has a challenge convincing Constable Tom she’d be a top cop.
Director: Michael Hurst
Writer: Sarah-Kate Lynch, James Griffin
Georges fears about Operation Quickie Divorce are realized when Woody discovers something that cant be hidden. Tracey eventually uncovers the truth. Shay gets more unwelcome attention from Ollie.
Director: Caroline Bell-Booth
Writer: Timothy Balme
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
George enjoys having the house to himself and declares war on punctuation.
Director: Helena Brooks
Writer: James Griffin
George helps Monty write the best man speech and ponders his own wedding.
Director: Helena Brooks
Writer: Kate McDermott
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
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
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
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
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
Writer: Michael Beran, Kate McDermott
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
George and Shay grow further apart. Shay gives Katie a serve after the fallout with Joe Cettino and Poppy cuts a chunk out of Lindsay.
Director: Mike Smith
Writer: Pip Hall
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