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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 Worst Episode
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    800 Words Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(138 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
    7.7/10(107 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 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(89 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(86 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    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
    Writers:Sarah-Kate Lynch, James Griffin

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  6. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(101 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Shay goes to the dark side after suffering from a broken heart and Katie resurrects a teaching career.

    Director:Michael Hurst
    Writer:James Griffin

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  8. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(91 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(87 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.1/10(71 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(68 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    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

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  14. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #14 - Episode 15

    S3:E15

    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

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  15. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(67 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Helena Brooks
    Writer:James Griffin

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  21. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #21 - Episode 12

    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 3 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.2/10(48 votes)

    #22 - Episode 13

    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:Michael Beran, Kate McDermott

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  23. 800 Words Season 3 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.2/10(56 votes)

    #23 - Episode 14

    S3:E14

    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

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  24. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. 800 Words Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.3/10(73 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "800 Words". It scored 7.4/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Pino Amenta and written by James Griffin, it aired on 9/15/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".