As a pyjama-clad daughter attempting to cover up the party she held during her parents' absence.
Winner for trashing her parents' house and still managing to blame her sister.^
During the week
Insurance Claim, Street Reporter, Pet Shop.
Group scene
Set in a health clinic, the members of the group each played an overweight person who had to explain why they had put on weight since their last visit.
^ This is the first time there has ever been a tie between two winners in one night.
As the Minister for Planning in a local Council, discussing her "needle" exchange program, which has been built directly across the road from a primary school.
As "Sledge", an Australian music icon who has sold 1 billion copies of his album, being interviewed on The Late Show. He is joined by Kate Ceberano for a duet.
Winner for actually grabbing Kate Ceberano on the bottom
During the week
Stadium Announcements, School Tour.
Group scene
As superheroes (Stacey, the 'Just Super' girl; Reptilo, who can regrow limbs; Archimedo, who knows about the displacement of water, and has a laser; and Donald, who can fix things) fighting to save the world from an asteroid sent by Darryl Eastlake Man.^
^Note: All the heroes' names and powers, plus the villain's name were coined by the contestants. (They were asked who they were and who the villain was)
As a foreign affairs minister explaining his country's actions to another country, namely an ecological disaster and insulting their queen. (Your queen was so fat that she auditioned for The Biggest Loser, and was told "Sorry, no professionals").
Honourable mention for being the first Australian minister to apologise for anything.
As a clown attempting to respond to several complaints regarding his (dangerous and unidealistic) act.
Dishonourable mention for juggling kittens, and shrinking a horse.
During the week
Big Brother.
Group scene
A breakfast television show "Daybreak" a la "Sunrise", with each character playing a different role (anchor, news reporter, sports reporter, weatherman, traffic update, appearing respectively). Featured use of all three indoor sets and a helicopter. ^
^While Kate Langbroek and Akmal Saleh when through the door, Shaun Micallef and Angus Sampson went to two green rooms on both sides of the set, Frank Woodley headed into a helicopter outside the studio which then took him up above the studio to do his segment.
Dishonourable mention for stabbing his dance partner with an umbrella.
During the week
Mechanic, Totally Wild: Flight Simulator.
Group scene
As a group of guest stars and presenters on a charity 'telethon': 'The Grow Well Telethon'.+
^ Contrary to popular belief, this was not the first time a member of the ensemble cast did not say "Thank God you're here" at the start of the scene. Lines similar (but not identical) to the title of the show have been used in scenes before, such as "Thank the Lord you're here" and "Thank the gods you're here". However, this was the first time the guest entered the scene without using one of the trademark blue wooden doors. Instead, Matthew Newton was escorted around the back of the set by host Shane Bourne, and he entered through a curtain (which, when viewed from the front, made him look like he was emerging from the car which was half-embedded in the wall of the set). The first words spoken were, "Thank God you're alive!"
+ For this final scene, Ryan Shelton was placed elsewhere (presumably out the back or to the side in the studio) with four kids who looked around 4–5 years old.
A mother in her bedroom with husband and children.
Dishonourable mention for insisting that her son scores on schoolies week.
During the week
Taxi Inspector Interview, Totally Wild: Zoo Vet.
Group Scene
The four stars are nuns being addressed by mother superior.
^ The first time that a Guest Performer says the line "Thank God You're Here". Josh Lawson knocked on the door as he was about to walk through and then when entering he quipped "Thank god you're here, I was knocking for hours."
As an irresponsible housemate, explaining his actions to his peeved housemates.
Dishonourable mention for being a Pakistani Swedish American whose sole contribution to household cleaning was emptying the trash on his computer.
During the week
Celebrity Chef, 'Picnic At Hanging Rock 2', featuring Australian personalities Jane Hall and Andy Lee.
Group Scene
Former cast-members of 'A Town In The Valley', a la Family Ties being interviewed on a 'Where Are They Now'-type show.
^ Featured Australian personalities Alan Fletcher (Neighbours' Dr Karl), Kimberley Davies and Matt Welsh on the Miss Universe judging panel. This episode was also advertised as an 'international episode' that would feature a Turk, a yank, and two kiwis.
† Tony Martin went through the regular door but, had to be let in through a window by the ensemble cast members in the scene.
A teacher holding parent-teacher interviews with two parents, concerned about his teaching.
Winner for getting his students to cook, clean, iron and wash his car.
During the week
Lotto, Burke's Backyard.
Group Scene
Coverage of Election 2006, with Glenn Robbins and Merrick Watts playing expert panellists, and Jo Stanley and Matthew Newton were crossed to as the Labor and Liberal candidates.
^ Once again, Matthew Newton was led around to the back of the centre set, and started the scene coming down the emergency slide to appear like coming from the plane wreckage.
Dishonourable mention for playing a naval captain who abandoned his ship by running into the audience.
During the week
Contestants participating in a Challenge and Tribal Council on Celebrity Island (parody of Survivor.)
Group Scene
As a network team covering a major horse racing event, presumably the 2006 Melbourne Cup.
^ Instead of opening the door, Julia went behind the set and was asked to wait for the doors to be slide open to look alike a "This Is Your Life" entrance. Featured special appearances by Play School presenter Simon Burke as the host and former Perfect Match host Greg Evans.
† Instead of opening the door, an ensemble cast member dressed as a SWAT officer smashes the door for Tony.
~ Instead of opening the door, Frank climbed through a tunnel leading to the doors under the helm of the ship.
A school student confronted by his parents after a driving violation.
Honourable mention for thanking his mother for breast milk.
During the week
Lift, Japanese TV: Wildlife Officer.
Group Scene
Four women (one an ensemble) involved in heated discussions on the daytime women's talk show The Couch (a la the ill-fated The Catch Up), with special guest 'Dr. Paul' (Nish) talking about his job as a plastic surgeon.^
^ Hamish Blake and Merrick Watts were in drag for this scene.
A 1920s British gent meets his friends at a picnic and is surprised by his new fiancé.³
Winner despite the fact that he ate his way through the entire props budget.
During the week
Canine Pro, Sports Star Retires.
Group Scene
A group of performers (Ifft as a clown, Micallef as a magician, Morris as a burlesque act and Martin as a ventriloquist) on a cruise ship are questioned about their recent poor performances.
¹ This scene also featured Nikki Webster as one of the characters.
² Instead of going through the door, Eddie was led backstage by a cast member dressed as a stagehand and entered through an entryway, to make it look like he was appearing onto the set.
³ Before entering, Shaun tried pulling host Shane Bourne into the scene rather forcibly. Shane would bring this up again in Episode 11, when Shaun made his next appearance.
As a businessman launching his new budget airline Jetplus (a la Jetstar).
Dishonourable mention for yet again fondling an ensemble cast member (Group Scene).
During the week
Family Plus, Boss Addresses Workers
Group Scene
A group of citizens on a television program called Globe Aid (a la Cool Aid) – Saleh as a macroclimatologist, Wilson as a media personality, Hughes as a farmer and Lawson as the patriarch of a highly sustainable family.
Dishonourable mention for accepting an AFI award and a ribbon he thought was a bra.
During the week
Regal Towers, Japanese TV: Harbour Chopper Tours.
Group Scene
As workers on the backyard renovation show Better Backyards (a la Backyard Blitz) – Watts as the handyman, Box as the horticulturist, Franklin as the recycling specialist and Nish as the electrician.
^ Instead of walking through the door, Nish had to sit down at a table by the stage with his ensemble partner, to appear as though they were at the awards show.
As a professor on K'Pow, a children's science TV show.
Winner for coming up with Newton's third law of attraction 'B = D + D'.
During the week
Western TAFE, Weekenders Winery.
Group Scene
As guests on a news and current affairs show talking about the "success" of the War on Terror – Hughes as a weaponry specialist, Blake as an author and social commentator, Jenkinson as a reporter and Do as a radio host.
^ Kate entered via the back of the set to look as though she had come up some stairs within her house. This scene also featured Mick Molloy as a performer.
As a hoon on trial in court for being caught in possession of a large amount of stolen goods.
Dishonourable mention for lying to a court about 11 TVs, 2 girlfriends and a relationship with our PM.
During the week
Vita Boost, School Assembly.
Group Scene
Reporters covering the first day of the 2007 ASEAP Games.³
^ Instead of walking through the door, Sean entered via a children's tube slide which he slid down on into the set. Tom Gleisner said he would give Sean bonus points if he exited the scene the same way he entered - back up the tube. Shane Bourne told Sean to go ahead, but Sean said "after you", resulting in Shane climbing up the tube as well. This is one of the very rare times Shane gets involved with the set.
As a newly-wed spending time with his wife on their honeymoon at a caravan park.
Dishonourable mention for vowing to try to be faithful and for spending his honeymoon in the same caravan as his parents, separated only by a flexible floral sheet.
Honourable mention for introducing iTunes to the 18th century.
During the week
SCU – Serious Crimes Unit.
Group Scene
Presenters on a Christmas carols special: Carols in the Park (a la Carols in the Domain)³ – Blake and Zemiro as the co-hosts of the presentation, Sampson as a drunk Santa Claus, Do as a questionable fireman and Micallef as an even more questionable doctor.
^ - Anh emerged from behind the studio audience and walked on stage via a runway, similar to the evicted housemates on the Big Brother Australia eviction shows.
As a doctor, informing the worried grandchildren of the status of their dying grandmother.#
Honourable mention for trying to revive a patient by raising her legs 3 feet and turning on a fan.
During the week
Nullgesic, Aussie Fishing Adventures
Group scene
As reporters (Rob, Hamish), a working class father (Peter) and an international reporter (Josie) appearing on the political analysis television show Question Time.≈
^ Instead of walking through the door, Hamish came through the back, a castle hallway adjacent to a dungeon, while riding his horse. † Instead of walking through the door, Josie came through the back, as to appear as if she had hopped out of the door of a limousine. ~ Featured Damien Fleming as a guest performer. § After walking through the door, Peter followed a hidden corridor to the back of set to appear as if emerging from inside a tent. # After walking through the door, Rob had to walk down a hidden corridor which then lead to hospital style double-hinged doors which he walked through. ≈ Josie's segment was done in front of a green-screen. Peter's segment was done from the front yard of a real house opposite the Melbourne Showgrounds entrance gate.
Rob's scenario was actually filmed 2nd, and Josie's was filmed 4th. The segment order was switched in the broadcast show.
As the fiancé of the Swedish prince who is trying to impress his parents, the King and Queen.
Honourable mention for counting from 1 to 5 in Swedish and for doing the worm.
During the week
MaxiChat, Movie Interview
Group scene
As the cast of an extreme motocross arena show trying to explain their poor performance to the promoter.~
^ Instead of walking through the door, Angus followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if emerging from an elevator.
† Featured Melissa Tkautz as a guest performer.
~ Instead of walking through the door, Dave entered later in the scene from the back of the set, riding a miniature motocross bike.
As the Prime Minister of Australia, arriving at an unnamed Pacific Island nation to give a special announcement.
Dishonourable mention for telling a President that he valued their country's easy women.
During the week
Love List Phone
Group scene
As members of the bridal party in a wedding, all expected to make speeches – Zemiro as the bride, Barron as the groom, Franklin as the best man and Gleeson as the maid of honour.
^ Instead of walking through the door, Julia followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if she was disembarking from a train.
† Instead of walking through the door, Carl got behind the wheel of a mock Formula One racing car, which was then guided onto the set.
~ Instead of walking through the door, Tom followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if he was disembarking from an Air Force cargo aircraft.
As a budget airline captain, explaining a travel delay to his passengers.
Honourable mention for blaming a plane delay on hitting a taxi on the runway.
During the week
Kevington Grammar
Group scene
As employees of a nightclub, trying to explain their incompetence to the owner - Martin as the bouncer, Wilson as the doorgirl, Ajaye as the DJ and Watts as the bartender.
^ Instead of walking through the door, Tony followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if climbing down a ladder from the ground level to the mine.
As a big game hunter and owner of a private island, who in "evil genius" fashion had been planning to organize a hunt where the targets were passengers from a boat his henchmen had capsized.
Winner for playing a psychopathic, hay fever–affected hunter facing up to the fact that his island doesn't have EFTPOS.
As an elite athlete responding to complaints about his training.
Dishonourable mention for playing an athlete whose main aim was drinking and getting caught on YouTube.
During the week
Cityside Waters
Group scene
As a group of activity organizers for a tropical resort – Langbroek as the food specialist, Truslove as the clown, Sampson as the activity specialist and Franklin as the eco-manager.
As a Soap Opera star on set & filming the next episode.
Honourable mention for playing a soapie star allergic to being shot.
During the week
A Wedding Day featuring the Groom (Lawson), the bride (Long), Bride's best friend (Ward) & the best man (Barker)
Group scene
As employees of an airline called JetPlus, they are running through everything.
^ Instead of walking through the door, Josh followed a hidden corridor to the back of the set to appear as if climbing down a ladder in the submarine, then stepping over the raised entrance & began the scenario.
This is the first episode ever to feature more than one female guest.
As the supervisor of the construction of a new luxury apartment building, answering questions from investors.
Honourable mention for attempting to build a penthouse brothel.
During the week
Kool Deodorant
Group scene
A post-game presentation ceremony at a sporting event, featuring broadcasters (one being Colin), the winning captain (Adam), his wife in hospital (Julia), and the corporate sponsor presenting the winner's trophy (Anh).
^ - Anh had to enter through a back door due to the size of his costume.
Pensioner visited by her children about her worrying state of affairs.
Honourable mention for her fondness for sponge baths.
During the week
Carnival Family Restaurants
Group scene
Employees of a colonial scene theme park – Saleh as a blacksmith, Brough as the Music Man, Watts as a police constable and Wilson as the sweet shop attendant.
As a technology entrepreneur and activist being interviewed on a late-night talk show "Tonights Show" (a la The Tonight Show).[a]
Encouragement award for being Elon Musk but without a rocket.
Group scene
A talent show "Aussie Star Search" (a la Australia's Got Talent)[b] – Bonanno and Zemiro as judges, Carlson as a contestant's mother with fellow family members and Chen as a ventriloquist being interviewed backstage[c]
As the leader of a cell block of female prison inmates who is being introduced to a new inmate (a la Wentworth).
Honourable mention for being the nicest bully ever.
Group scene
An election night television broadcast called "Australia Decides" – McGregor as a co-host, Hickey as an election analyst expert, Langford and Box as candidates being interviewed
As an early 19th-century woman in ripped clothing from a poor family, who returns home after visiting the doctor for her sick father, before the colony's Governor and a soldier walk in.
Winner and dishonourable mention for turning roadkill into a scarf.
Encouragement award for refraining from "front-patting" a female colleague.
Group scene
The reunion episode of the country dating show "Love on the Land" (a la The Farmer Wants a Wife) – Holland as the relationship expert, Blake and Noble as farmers, Huang as a contestant
Encouragement award for a glorious performance and being a legend.
Group scene
Television broadcast of the funeral of a viscount, a member of the British extended royal family – Brasier as the royal correspondent, Sheargold as a friend being interviewed, Morris as the viscount's personal assistant being interviewed and O'Leary as a reporter within the funeral procession crowd
^Instead of walking through the door, Marty came through the back instead and followed a hidden corridor to enter the set through a tiny children's-sized door.
As a French duchess in a corset and dress, sharing the secret to being the "most desirable woman in Europe" whilst rejecting suitors, before being asked by her duke husband why she remains childless, when it is revealed the duchess has cheated on him with an Italian suitor.[a]
Honourable mention for dreaming of a forklift centuries before it was invented.
As a contestant in the elimination round of a cooking show, called "Kompetition Kitchen" (a la MasterChef Australia), revealing his dishes to the judges.[b]
Dishonourable mention for looking on the bright side and thinking that scores of "4", "3" and "3" was "433".
Group scene
Dressed in all black, as a group of criminals preparing for a heist of a museum's annual ball, specifically of a pearl necklace being worn by a Sammarinese princess.
^Instead of walking through the door, Julia came through the back instead, where she had to ride a forklift up to the top of the set to enter from the top of a staircase.
As Simone, a contestant in a jungle-based reality series, returning to camp late from a food trial group challenge before being eliminated in an eviction ceremony (a la I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!).[c][d]
Dishonourable mention for stating that she had done charity work for children with "sticky-outy ears".
Group scene
A breakfast show called "Mornings" – Bracewell as a co-host, Carlson as a finance expert, Nicholson as a television doctor and Simpson as a roaming weatherman visiting a country town
^Instead of walking through the door, Melanie came through the back instead, to enter the set though climbing through a window.
^Instead of walking through the door, Rhys came through the back instead and entered on a horse-drawn chariot.
^Instead of walking through the door, Urzila came through the back instead, with two ensemble cast members dressed as contestants in red shirts and khaki pants, to appear as though they were returning from a challenge though walking through some bushes.
As a 1930s bar owner who starts to make a deal to sell his bar, while charming a love interest (a la Casablanca).[b]
Winner and the "Let's Hope the Kids are in Bed" Award, for naming his bar after his first wet dream.
Group scene
An alien spaceship led by the first officer (Montgomery) and captain (Flanagan), trying to stop the villain (Sheargold), with the help of a fighter pilot (Holland).
^Featured a walk-on by ensemble director and former cast member Ed Kavalee.
As a 1910s nanny as she meets her employer and his children.
Winner, after Hills asked the audience sitting around him who their favourite performance was, all said Edmonds. Hills also gave her the "Working with Children Check" award, after her performance in the scenario.
As a mountaineer who is giving a talk to a group of children about his climb of Mount Everest.
Hills gave Blake the "Woodchopping Badge", as he felt "he needed less wood".
Group scene
Cast of a lifestyle TV show Better Living (a la The Living Room) with Blake as a gardening expert, McNair as a pet specialist, Edmonds as a tradeswoman and Pang as a chef.
Mention for having a room full of applause for his performance when he entered the scenario and didn't say a word.
Group scene
As part of The Famous Five-like scenario which Hickey and Montgomery as children who goes on adventures during the holiday break. Bracewell plays their aunt and Noble is a policeman, who informs them about the activities of smugglers.
As a construction site manager being confronted by unhappy clients, asking questions about their new house.[a]
Winner, for creating one of the strangest characters ever seen (group scene). A mention for adding "rotten salmon to the Dulux colour chart".
Group scene
With Nicholson as the “Relationship Expert” and the others as participants of the reality TV show Married in a Minute, which they have taken part in a social experiment where they marry and live with a total stranger (a la Married at First Sight).
As explorer Marco Polo, returning from his adventures.
Mention for introducing the rest of the world to Chicken salt.
Group scene
An elimination episode of the TV show "Hook-up Cove" (a la Love Island). Langford was a host, O'Leary, Youssef and Gay were contestants, the latter arriving mid-scene as a previously eliminated "second chance" contestant.
As an inappropriate Santa Claus undergoing a performance review.
Extra points for "convincing children that there really is a special part of Christmas" and forgetting the children's names.
Group scene
A conservative news program called "Sunday Standoff" (a la Sky News Australia), with Coombs Marr as a journalist, Little as a senator, Sheargold as a podcast host being interviewed and Holland as a protester.
As a woman who finds out she won a reality competition show (a la Alone Australia) after surviving 157 days in the wilderness.
Winner for turning a pile of bones into sex toys. Honourable mention for beginning the scenario with no actors in the scene with her while somehow pregnant.
Ting Lim
As an au pair being reprimanded of her irresponsible conduct by the mother and father of the household.
Dishonourable mention for sending a golden retriever to Dan Murphy's to get her beers.
As a cop in 1970s Los Angeles trying to stop his demotion to office-based work after forgetting to find evidence for his case (a la Starsky & Hutch).
Discouragement award for getting into a dick-measuring contest while fighting for his job.
Group scene
A New Year's Eve broadcast, with Lim and Montgomery on the hosts panel, Bracewell as a reporter in Kiribati and Wakasugi hosting his own party in Adelaide.
As a renowned Italian painter who meets a king that wants a new architectural feature in their church.
Honourable mention for creating an Italian painter with a French accent who almost, literally, set himself on fire.
Group scene
A group of children's performers being told off by off-stage staff after a terrible show. Oyama was a bee; Parker, a pirate; Edmonds, a police officer; and Rowsthorn, a kangaroo.
As the leader of a fox hunting club asking questions from the club's members.
Mention for playing a foxy fox hunting lady and the first person to almost give out their phone number.
Group scene
Set in the 19th century during the gold rush with Langford as a miner, Lewis as a scantily clad woman who is entertaining the miners, Aristeguieta as a commissioner and Ward as a bushranger.
As Lord Babblington, a bachelor attending a party.[a]
Mention for putting down his horses while still somehow being able to ride away from the scene. Winner for calling for his own buzzer halfway through his scenario.
Mention for answering the riddle "What is closed when it's open, open when it's closed?" with 7-Eleven.
Group scene
A morning news program called Daybreak News which is reporting on a flood disaster; with Carlson as a presenter, Montgomery as a meteorologist, Pang as the deputy director of Disaster Services, Nandaula as a pop star, and Blake as the owner of a pub.
