The WORST episodes of 800 Words

Every episode of 800 Words ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of 800 Words!

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.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: SevenStatus: Ended
star
7.36
109 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2015

George is a man who once skated through life but is now stumbling. When his wife dies, he makes a rash decision to move his kids away from Sydney to the town of Weld, New Zealand.

Directors: Pino Amenta
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star
7.49
94 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2015

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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Episode 2
star
7.54
80 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2017

Its D-day for George and the two other prospective fathers. Shay struggles with the fallout from the sea rescue and there's a major surprise at Woody and Tracey's engagement party.

Directors: Mike Smith
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star
7.59
80 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2015

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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star
7.59
76 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2015

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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star
7.60
97 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2015

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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Episode 1
star
7.65
86 votes

#7 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/23/2016

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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Episode 3
star
7.68
76 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2017

George is recruited as a reluctant accomplice in a secret mission involving Woody's past. Shay goes to the dark side after suffering from a broken heart and Katie resurrects a teaching career.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 12
star
7.70
50 votes

#9 - Episode 12

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/4/2018

Arlo two-times Lindsay and Poppy and suffers the fallout. George struggles in the parenting department and worries he's causing Billy's stress problem. Shay gets an unlikely visitor.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 4
star
7.70
71 votes

#10 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2017

George gets an unlikely message from beyond the grave whilst Woody's top secret divorce plan unravels. Meanwhile, Hannah has a challenge convincing Constable Tom she'd be a top cop.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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star
7.76
93 votes

#11 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2015

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.

Directors: Pino Amenta
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Episode 7
star
7.77
69 votes

#12 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2017

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

Directors: Helena Brooks
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Episode 4
star
7.77
83 votes

#13 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2016

George's house is bursting with teenagers and he gets another chance to buy his dream house in Weld after all. But is it serendipity or just a bad idea?

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 15
star
7.77
75 votes

#14 - Episode 15

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/14/2017

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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Episode 8
star
7.79
57 votes

#15 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2017

George helps Monty write the best man speech and ponders his own wedding.

Directors: Helena Brooks
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Episode 3
star
7.80
89 votes

#16 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/6/2016

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?

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 2
star
7.81
89 votes

#17 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/30/2016

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
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star
7.82
76 votes

#18 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2015

George struggles with the realisation that while he was looking the other way this whole other world was going on - a world he is so not qualified to deal with.

Directors: Pino Amenta
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Episode 9
star
7.83
81 votes

#19 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/31/2017

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.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 9
star
7.83
59 votes

#20 - Episode 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/14/2018

George gets an unexpected visitor after making his big decision. Arlo tries to navigate the Lindsay situation and Monty surprises everybody when he hooks up with Ngahuia again.

Directors: Mike Smith
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Episode 15
star
7.84
50 votes

#21 - Episode 15

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/25/2018

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.

Directors: Mike Smith
Writer: Pip Hall
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Episode 1
star
7.85
78 votes

#22 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2017

Weld mounts operation search and rescue for Ike, Zac and Steve. George contemplates possible fatherhood while comforting Shay. Jan goes into labor but there are more than paternity complications.

Directors: Mike Smith
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star
7.85
73 votes

#23 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2015

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.

Directors: Pino Amenta
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Episode 11
star
7.87
46 votes

#24 - Episode 11

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/28/2018

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.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Episode 13
star
7.87
70 votes

#25 - Episode 13

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/28/2017

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.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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