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The Best Episodes of Media Watch Season 2026

Every episode of Media Watch Season 2026 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Media Watch Season 2026!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 1 - Monday 2/2/2026
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    S2026:E1

    Nine newspapers served up Australian Open coverage, but did the ball fall wide of the line? Did the media amplify the Trump administration's narrative around the Minnesota killings?

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  2. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 2 - Monday 9/2/2026
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    S2026:E2

    The alleged Australian terror attack that almost barely caused a whimper: Did the media miss the story? The radio doctor quietly profiting from the supplement he promotes on air. Plus The Art of Distraction by Andrew Hastie.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 3 - Monday 16/2/2026
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    S2026:E3

    A leadership refresh proves the ultimate banquet for Canberra journalists. ASIO rebukes Four Corners which aired accusations of intelligence failures leading up to the Bondi Beach massacre. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 4 - Monday 23/2/2026
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    S2026:E4

    The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was front page news (almost) everywhere. From political outsider to second-place contender, One Nation's polling surge demands a deeper look at their policies.

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  5. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 5 - Monday 2/3/2026
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    S2026:E5

    Missiles fly across the Middle East, as the world's media makes tough decisions about what conflict to cover. Ukraine fades from view as the hazards intensify for reporters on the ground.

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  6. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 6 - Monday 9/3/2026
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    S2026:E6

    The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kyle and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high-stakes radio gamble.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 7 - Monday 16/3/2026
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    S2026:E7

    Journalists scramble to verify the tragic death of school children in Iran. Scared or safe? Dubai influencers caught in Iran's crosshairs mysteriously change their tune.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 8 - Monday 23/3/2026
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    S2026:E8

    Allegations of violence made against media mogul Antony Catalano amid the steady decline of his regional news empire. Google AI summaries mean opportunity for big news players, and Armageddon for the little guys.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 9 - Monday 30/3/2026
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    S2026:E9

    Algorithm addiction: Court finds Google and Meta apps were like drugs of addiction. Predators online: US court finds Facebook distributed child sexual material. Plus Doctor who? Australian Story puffs up a discredited orthopaedic surgeon.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 10 - Monday 13/4/2026
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    S2026:E10

    Media blockade: Trump opens a second front, declaring war on CNN's Iran reporting. Plus docu-series 'Aussie Gold Hunters' has been a hit with audiences around the world, but are they serving up real treasure or just fool's gold?

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  11. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 11 - Monday 20/4/2026
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    S2026:E11

    Hungary's new leader vows to restore independence to his country's media following years of dismantling by Viktor Orban. The Racing NSW logo disappears from the pages of the Sydney Morning Herald's form guide.

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  12. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 12 - Monday 27/4/2026
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    S2026:E12

    Kyle and Jackie foes: Court case documents reveal the behind-the-scenes spats were as unsavoury as their breakfast banter. A renewable energy expose by Seven's flagship investigation program Spotlight found to have omitted key facts.

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  13. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 13 - Monday 4/5/2026
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    S2026:E13

    Seven's latest home reno show My Reno Rules promises its audience big prizes, but are viewers really told just how much these "free" giveaways cost?

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  14. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 14 - Monday 11/5/2026
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    S2026:E14

    From flight trackers to walking down the plane aisle, no effort was spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home.

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  15. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 15 - Monday 18/5/2026
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    S2026:E15

    Seven misidentified an ISIS Bride, even after she notified them they had the wrong photo. How GB News leveraged politician-hosts to shake up British elections. Plus the WA shed-home business that used their inside connections for free coverage.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 16 - Monday 25/5/2026
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    S2026:E16

    Amid budget fallout, small businesses fight tax changes with memes and a little creative license. Charlie Teo fights against restrictions with a little help from a sympathetic media.

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  17. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 17 - Monday 1/6/2026
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    S2026:E17

    Why the juiced-up athletes at the Enhanced Games weren't about selling athletic glory, but pharmaceuticals. The West Australian reports a "blood feud" between Liberal Andrew Hastie and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 18 - Monday 8/6/2026
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    S2026:E18

    Turmoil at CBS continues with the firing of longtime '60 Minutes' reporter Scott Pelley, One Nation's playbook of bypassing traditional media for social channels has seen it surpass major parties in popularity.

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  19. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 19 - Monday 15/6/2026
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    S2026:E19

    The role of Elon Musk in the Belfast riots show again, how his platform X, is used to stoke outrage. Plus a preference-flow graph in the Australian Financial Review includes political parties you've never heard of.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 20 - Monday 22/6/2026
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    S2026:E20

    A planned cull of wild horses has The Daily Telegraph chomping at the bit to voice its disapproval. 60 Minutes fails to give its audience the full picture when covering two child-abduction cases.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 21 - Monday 29/6/2026
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    S2026:E21

    Karlito's Way: Karl Stefanovic loses his job after embracing a controversial anti-Islam activist. Giggle Gagged: The ABC rejects an opinion piece by business woman Sall Grover.

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  22. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 22 - Monday 6/7/2026
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    S2026:E22

    Australian media spare no detail in its coverage of a Thai teen's murder. BHP shows off its shiny electric truck and spins its green credentials. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce manage to keep their public wedding very private.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 23 - Monday 13/7/2026
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    S2026:E23

    The spectacle of an Iranian state funeral, covered by international reporters. ABC takes the stand at the Antisemitism Royal Commission, answering claims of antisemitic bias. Plus a glossy magazine's AI mishap.

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  24. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 24 - Monday 20/7/2026
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    S2026:E24

    A Tasmanian minister whips up discontent on his socials following an inconvenient question. AI "news" websites publish robotic slop after pilfering content from real journalists.

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  25. Media Watch Season 2026 Episode 25 - Monday 27/7/2026
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    S2026:E25

    The ABC scrubs two Four Corners episodes after concerns about the veracity of sources. Plus Queensland's Courier Mail forced to backpedal claims that EVs are a significant source of toxic tyre dust.

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Season 2026 Ratings Summary

"Monday 2/2/2026" is the best rated episode of "Media Watch" season 2026. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Monday 9/2/2026".