The Worst Episodes of 800 Words

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

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

Writer: James Griffin, Maxine Fleming

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

Writer: James Griffin, Maxine Fleming

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

Writer: James Griffin, Natalie Medlock

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

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

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

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

Director: Pino Amenta

Writer: Maxine Fleming, James Griffin

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

Writer: Sarah-Kate Lynch, James Griffin

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

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

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

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

Writer: Michael Beran, 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Helena Brooks

Writer: James Griffin

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

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 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