Jonah From Tonga: episode guide


Episode 1

Wed, May 07, 2014
414,000 viewers (24th)
Written by Chris Lilley
Directed by Chris Lilley, Stuart McDonald

Banished to Tonga to live with his uncle after being expelled from Summer Heights High School, 14-year-old Jonah is causing more trouble than ever. His father Rocky and Aunty Grace take him back to Sydney to start a new life at a Catholic high school.

Six weeks later and Jonah is the leader of his new Year 9 gang 'Fobba-liscious' who defend their turf against their enemies 'The Rangas' and Jonah's arch nemesis Graydon the school captain. The boys attend Lazarus House for learning difficulty students run by Mr Joseph, a vocational-based programme where he uses violence and unorthodox methods to control the class.

Jonah and 'Fobba-liscious' allegedly dominate the school as they partake in breakdancing, graffiti and flirting with teachers. After school Jonah reveals he's been in trouble with the law and loiters with local Polynesian gang 'The Soldierz'. But at home, despite the loss of his mother at a young age, Jonah's supportive family believe his future looks bright.

Cast: Chris Lilley as Jonah, Tama Tauau'i as Moses, Isaia Noa as Rocky, Linda Horan as Aunty Grace, Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary, Tevita Manu as Uncle Mamafu, Siosiua Pohiva as Cousin Aisi, Semesia Sautu as Komaki, Alamita Turuva as Aunty Hina, Jason Moleu as Manu, Lafaele Tautau'i as Israel, Tana Laasia as Sonny, Antoine Marsters as Jerome, Doug Bowles as Mr Joseph, Meaghan Butler as Miss Hunt, Dorothy Adams as Sister Monica, Bryce Padovan as Graydon, Noah Mountjoy as Kyton, Aliki Matangi as George, Jane Reupena-Niko as Melody, Mark Ioane & Joshua Ioane as Takalua Brothers

Episode 2

Wed, May 14, 2014
287,000 viewers
Written by Chris Lilley
Directed by Chris Lilley, Stuart McDonald

Jonah and the "Fobba-liscious" boys are forced to meet with new youth worker Kool Kris after being caught making bully videos for YouTube. When Jonah is made fun of by School Captain Graydon at a break dancing demo he plots to take revenge on Graydon's locker with the help of the school welding equipment.

Cast: Chris Lilley as Jonah, Tama Tauau'i as Moses, Isaia Noa as Rocky, Linda Horan as Aunty Grace, Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary, Jason Moleli as Manu, Lafaele Tautau'i as Israel, Tana Laasia as Sonny, Doug Bowles as Mr Joseph, Uli Latukefu as Kool Kris, Meaghan Butler as Miss Hunt, Fiona Bechtold as Mrs Barnes, Bryce Padovan as Graydon, Noah Mountjoy as Kyton, Jane Reupena-Niko as Melody; Matthew Gorzoni, Billy Parker, Daisuke Benson & Neil Mendez as Legit Crew

Episode 3

Wed, May 21, 2014
348,000 viewers
Written by Chris Lilley
Directed by Chris Lilley, Stuart McDonald

While grounded, Jonah and the "Fobba-liscious" boys escape through a window and go bowling. Jonah manages to get his cousin Melody to agree to be papier machéd for an art assignment. The "Fobba-liscious" boys hide from Kool Kris to avoid counselling and Jonah seeks refuge with Sister Monica by pretending to be sick.

Cast: Chris Lilley as Jonah, Tama Tauau'i as Moses, Jason Moleli as Manu, Lafaele Tautau'i as Israel, Tana Laasia as Sonny, Antoine Marsters as Jerome, Doug Bowles as Mr Joseph, Uli Latukefu as Kool Kris, Dorothy Adams as Sister Monica, Meaghan Butler as Miss Hunt, Jane Reupena-Niko as Melody, Isaia Noa as Rocky, Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary, Aliki Matangi as George, Clint Dodd as Precision Driver

Episode 4

Wed, May 28, 2014
Ratings: ?
Written by Chris Lilley
Directed by Chris Lilley, Stuart McDonald

At Lazarus House, Jonah makes Mr Joseph look bad in front of the Catholic Education inspectors. After school, Jonah and the 'Fobba-liscious' boys decide to hold up the Tenpin Bowling Centre to steal the "golden bowling ball".

Cast: Chris Lilley as Jonah, Tama Tauau'i as Moses, Jason Moleli as Manu, Lafaele Tautau'i as Israel, Tana Laasia as Sonny, Antoine Marsters as Jerome, Doug Bowles as Mr Joseph, Uli Latukefu as Kool Kris, Linda Horan as Aunty Grace, Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary, Bryce Padovan as Graydon, Belinda Sharp as Therese, Braydan Pittman as Jarrod, Taylor Tuifelasai as Louis, Chris Bidlo as Prison Guard, David Hart as Prison Guard

Episode 5

Wed, June 04, 2014
Ratings: ?
Written by Chris Lilley
Directed by Chris Lilley, Stuart McDonald

A month has passed and Jonah has settled into prison life as gang leader of 'Juveliscious'. His rival Jarrod, an Aboriginal teenager, threatens his status but his close connection with guard Therese guarantees that he's having a good time while locked up.

Cast: Chris Lilley as Jonah, Tama Tauau'i as Moses, Jason Moleli as Manu, Lafaele Tautau'i as Israel, Tana Laasia as Sonny, Antoine Marsters as Jerome, Isaia Noa as Rocky, Linda Horan as Aunty Grace, Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary, Doug Bowles as Mr Joseph, Uli Latukefu as Kool Kris, Dorothy Adams as Sister Monica, Belinda Sharp as Therese, Braydan Pittman as Jarrod, Taylor Tuifelasai as Louis, Mose Mose as Kevin, Salim Fayad as Ryan; Sami Hau, Chilai Ngan-Woo, Sine Palu & Jeremiah Atai as Juve-licious; Chris Bidlo as Prison Guard, David Hart as Prison Guard Dianne Frey as Prison Guard, Mark Ioane & Joshua Ioane as Takalua Brothers

Episode 6

Wed, June 11, 2014
Ratings: ?
Written by Chris Lilley
Directed by Chris Lilley, Stuart McDonald

'Fobba-lisicious' and Kool Kris pick up a triumphant Jonah from prison, just in time to take part in the 'Feel Da Beat' dance competition with their song "Don't Be A Bully". While Jonah has been locked up everything seems to have changed and Jonah is forced to make some real adjustments.

Cast: Chris Lilley as Jonah, Tama Tauau'i as Moses, Jason Moleli as Manu, Lafaele Tautau'i as Israel, Tana Laasia as Sonny, Antoine Marsters as Jerome, Isaia Noa as Rocky, Linda Horan as Aunty Grace, Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary, Doug Bowles as Mr Joseph, Uli Latukefu as Kool Kris, Dorothy Adams as Sister Monica, Meaghan Butler as Miss Hunt, Bryce Padovan as Graydon, Noah Mountjoy as Kyton, Belinda Sharp as Therese, Mose Mose as Kevin, Tevita Manu as Uncle Mamafu, Siosiua Pohiva as Cousin Aisi, Aliki Matangi as George, Robin Asher as Science Teacher, Lee Lambert as MC