800 Words

2015 - 2018•3 seasons•40 episodes•~1h 0m•

★6.7(26 ratings)

ComedyDrama

Overview

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.

Creators

Maxine Fleming, James Griffin

Watchlist

Main Cast

Erik Thomson

George Turner

Melina Vidler

Shay Turner

Benson Jack Anthony

Arlo Turner

Full Crew

Writing

Story Supervisor: Pip Hall

Keywords

new zealandsurfsingle father

Did You Know?

800 Words

2015 - 2018•3 seasons•40 episodes•~1h 0m•

★6.7(26 ratings)

ComedyDrama

Overview

Creators

Maxine Fleming, James Griffin

Watchlist

Main Cast

Erik Thomson

George Turner

Melina Vidler

Shay Turner

Benson Jack Anthony

Arlo Turner

Full Crew

Writing

Story Supervisor: Pip Hall

Keywords

new zealandsurfsingle father

Did You Know?

The series spans 3 seasons with 40 episodes in total (avg. 13 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

The series ran from 2015 to 2018 — a total of 3 years on air.

Originally aired on Seven Network.

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Rating

6.7/10

Good

26 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

800 Words

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

New Zealand

First Episode:

9/15/2015

Last Episode:

10/2/2018

Networks:

Production Companies:

South Pacific Pictures

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800 Words

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Erik Thomson

Melina Vidler

Benson Jack Anthony

Full Crew

Writing

Keywords

Did You Know?

800 Words

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Erik Thomson

Melina Vidler

Benson Jack Anthony

Full Crew

Writing

Keywords

Did You Know?

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

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