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The Best Episodes of Short Poppies Season 1

Every episode of Short Poppies Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Short Poppies Season 1!

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Journalist David Farrier goes on a quest to small town New Zealand to find the average Kiwi. What he finds in this mockumentary series, is a lovable bunch of people who are anything but ordinary

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 1 - Terry Pole
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Terry Pole

    S1:E1

    Rhys Darby plays Terry Pole, a lifeguard and leg model. It's the day of the local sexy legs competition and Terry believes some of his competitors have resorted to sabotage to keep him from winning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 2 - Steve Whittle
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Steve Whittle

    S1:E2

    Steve Whittle runs an alien encounter support service for people, like him, who have been abducted by visitors from outer space. David Farrier becomes part of his plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 3 - Ron Taylor
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Ron Taylor

    S1:E3

    Ron Taylor is an entrepreneur by nature whose whale watching business is in deep trouble. Ready to do anything to keep it afloat Ron is heading for a run in with the law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 4 - Mary Ledbetter
    8.8/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Mary Ledbetter

    S1:E4

    Mary Ledbetter is a woman who rules her small town with an iron fist. She's the local gossip and a full time agitator and a day in her company will test David Farrier's patience to the limit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 5 - Bill Napier
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Bill Napier

    S1:E5

    Bill Napier is a local park ranger who is better at talking to trees than people. When reporter David Farrier spends a day with him it presents some tricky filming challenges. Featuring Bear Grylls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 6 - Louise Cooper
    8.7/10(34 votes)

    #6 - Louise Cooper

    S1:E6

    Louise Cooper is a local artist and a man eater. When David Farrier comes to town her radar is immediately on him. Featuring Sam Neill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 7 - Rhod Gainer
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Rhod Gainer

    S1:E7

    Rhod Gainer is the local lawyer with no regard for the law. Played by Rhys Darby, Rhod is a car enthusiast who gets himself in more trouble than his clients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Short Poppies Season 1 Episode 8 - The Finale
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #8 - The Finale

    S1:E8

    David Farrier returns for a screening of what the network have made. But no one is happy with how they've been portrayed and what was supposed to be a heartfelt reunion turns into a mutiny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Terry Pole" is the best rated episode of "Short Poppies" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Steve Whittle".