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We Need Cool Customers

Episode 1
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 (ABC weekly/iView all eps)
Writers: Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno, Zachary Ruane, Sam Lingham
Staff Writers: Michelle Brasier, Vidya Rajan, Greg Larsen, Tony Martin
Director: Max Miller

The high-octane and unpredictable adventures of three best mates running a trendy Melbourne café.

Starring: Mark Samual Bonanno as Mark, Broden Kelly as Broden, Zachary Ruane as Zach

With: Gaby Seow as Stephanie, Sally-Anne Upton as Sally-Anne, Michelle Brasier as Michelle, Vidya Rajan as The Nameless One, Nazeem Hussain as Kid Person, Mish Wittrup as Scientist/Karen, Pia Miranda as Nic, Steven Oliver as The Pied Piper, Lawrence Leung as George, Xavier Michelides as Gino, Jack Shearer as Michelle's Grandfather, Nicole Chapman as Mother, Fay Abdul as Daughter, Michelle Cooper as Axe Customer, Lawson Reeves as Axe Customer, Deepak Ramteke as Trendy Ideal Customer

We Got Burgled!

Episode 2
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Writers: Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno, Zachary Ruane, Sam Lingham
Staff Writers: Michelle Brasier, Vidya Rajan, Greg Larsen, Tony Martin
Director: Max Miller

The boys form a kangaroo court in the café in order to put the Blueberry Burglar on trial for burgling blueberries.

With: Gaby Seow as Stephanie, Michelle Brasier as Michelle, Vidya Rajan as The Nameless One, Patrick Durnan Silva as The Blueberry Burgular, Matt Doran as Mouse, Richard Roxburgh as Rake, Lena Moon as Lena, Colwyn Buckland as Customer Crumpet, Frankie McNair as Police Officer [Sgt M. Turner], Annie Louey as Teacher, Jude Perl as Principal, John Mac Desegengano as Detective

We're Open Til 5pm Today

Episode 3
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Writers: Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno, Zachary Ruane, Sam Lingham
Staff Writers: Michelle Brasier, Vidya Rajan, Greg Larsen, Tony Martin
Director: Max Miller

Things take a turn for the spooky when Mark and Zach decide to keep the café open past 3.30pm. Broden goes to a buck's party.

With: Gaby Seow as Stephanie, Michelle Brasier as Drew, Mish Wittrup as The Witch, Melanie Bracewell as Melanie Bracewell, Tony Martin as Tony Martin, Patrick Durnan Silva as The Blueberry Burgular, Keith Brockett as Jim, Firdi Billimoria as Kevin, Honor Wolff as Lizzy, Vidya Rajan as Jake, Thomas Zaharious as Tradie, David Carlton as Meat Fridge Apparition

We're Closed (Didn't Pay Rent)

Episode 4
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Writers: Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno, Zachary Ruane, Sam Lingham
Staff Writers: Michelle Brasier, Vidya Rajan, Greg Larsen, Tony Martin
Director: Max Miller

Zach is forced to host the Annual Real Estate Awards at the café while Broden helps Mark kick his addiction.

With: Gaby Seow as Stephanie, Sally-Anne Upton as Sally-Anne, Michelle Brasier as Michelle, Vidya Rajan as The Nameless One, Gillian Cosgriff as Martha, Joe Kosky as Johnno, Ben Russell as Naughts & Crosses Announcer, Nazeem Hussain as Kid Person, Mish Wittrup as Mark's Villain, Pia Miranda as Nic, Ross Stevenson as Broden's Dad, Violet Jessup as Comically Young Person, Jadon Japutra as 8yo Birthday Boy, Max Miller as Arcade Person, Georgia Mappin as Producer

We're Getting a Toilet Door

Episode 5
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Writers: Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno, Zachary Ruane, Sam Lingham
Staff Writers: Michelle Brasier, Vidya Rajan, Greg Larsen, Tony Martin
Additional Writing: Steven Oliver
Director: Max Miller

Broden is convinced that there is a conspiracy behind Australia's five dollar note. Mark and Zach make cakes that look like other things that are not cake.

With: Gaby Seow as Stephanie, Sally-Anne Upton as Sally-Anne, Michelle Brasier as Michelle/Dame Nellie Melba, Vidya Rajan as The Nameless One/Thelma, Shaun Micallef as Shaun Micallef, Sammy J as Jordan, Greg Larsen as Lolly Shop Owner, Vincent Milesi as Harold Holt, Steven Oliver as Steven Oliver, Mish WIttrup as Renesme/Edith Cowan, Lena Mon as Dame Mary Gilmore, Annie Lumsden as Mary Reiby, Ben Russell as Health Inspector, Xavier Michelides as Gino, Flilip Lescaut as Fil, Frankie McNair as Frankie, Honor Wolff as Grieving Widow, Mitch Fontaine as Cloaked Figure Double

We Got a Bad Review :(

Episode 6
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Writers: Broden Kelly, Mark Samual Bonanno, Zachary Ruane, Sam Lingham
Staff Writers: Michelle Brasier, Vidya Rajan, Greg Larsen, Tony Martin
Director: Max Miller

Things take a turn for the farcical when the team reinvites a reviewer who has just given them a 1-star review.

With: Gaby Seow as Stephanie, Sally-Anne Upton as Sally-Anne, Michelle Brasier as Michelle, Vidya Rajan as The Nameless One, Mish WIttrup as Dorkoh, Annie Lumsden as Angela, Miranda Tapsell as Julianne, Sam Pang as Matt, John Marc Desegengano as Bully, Lenny Soukseun as Paper Kid