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Episode 1.01

NZ: August 23, 1012
Written by Millen Baird
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Follow four hapless wannabes — a model, a stuntman, a dwarf entertainer and a stand-up comedian who are all chasing fame in Auckland's ridiculously small entertainment industry.

In episode one, Millen gets a shot at a modelling gig, Jimmy begins a Hobbit-like quest and Fasi and Glen deal to their nemeses.

Cast (as themselves): Alannah Bowden, Fasitua Amosa, Glen Levy, Jacqui Nauman, Jimmy James Fletcher, Kerry Warkia, Millen Baird, Natalie Medlock

Special Guest Appearance: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Wanda

Guest Cast (as themselves): Antonia Prebble, Colin Moy, Danielle Hayes, Joe Naufahu, Johnny Barker, Kyle Pryor, Michael Probine, Mika, Paul Ellis, Robbie Magasiva, Will Hall

Episode 1.02

NZ: August 30, 1012
Written by Millen Baird
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Millen tries out some pick up lines; Fasi takes some bad advice for his comedy routine; Glen can't control his urges to perform and Jimmy learns there are some nasty rumours circulating.

Cast (as themselves): Alannah Bowden, Fasitua Amosa, Glen Levy, Jacqui Nauman, Jimmy James Fletcher, Kerry Warkia, Millen Baird, Natalie Medlock

Special Guest Appearance: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Wanda

Guest Cast (as themselves): Anna Jullienne, Brendhan Lovegrove, Craig Parker, Johnny Barker, Robbie Magasiva, Toby Lawry

Featured Extras: Hailey Shutkowski, John Pieterson, Lisa Prestt, Toby Lawry

Episode 1.03

NZ: September 06, 1012
Written by Millen Baird
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Millen uses Jacqui to get over Natalie; Glen decides not to be a performing seal; Kerry helps Fasi get his confidence back and Achilles comes between Lana and Jimmy.

Cast (as themselves): Alannah Bowden, Fasitua Amosa, Glen Levy, Jacqui Nauman, Jimmy James Fletcher, Kerry Warkia, Millen Baird, Natalie Medlock

Special Guest Appearance: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Wanda

Guest Cast (as themselves): Faye Smythe, Jodie Rimmer, Johnny Barker, Kyle Pryor, Lawrence Makoare

Episode 1.04

NZ: September 13, 1012
Written by Millen Baird
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Millen makes a very grown-up decision; Jimmy's career goes from bad to worse; Fasi kills it at the Classic and Glen gets a shot at fame.

Cast (as themselves): Alannah Bowden, Fasitua Amosa, Glen Levy, Jacqui Nauman, Jimmy James Fletcher, Kerry Warkia, Millen Baird, Natalie Medlock

Special Guest Appearance: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Wanda

Guest Cast (as themselves): Brendhan Lovegrove, Kazuhiro Yokoyama, Keith Paterson (as Nigel), Michael Edwards, Michael Probine, Mika, Paul Ellis, Pua Magasiva, Peter Cronshaw, Robbie Magasiva, Selwyn Sargison, Will Hall, Anna Hutchison [uncredited], Mike Edward [uncredited]

Episode 1.05

NZ: September 20, 1012
Written by Millen Baird
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Millen finally cuts the apron strings find a new flat with Natalie; Jimmy hits rock bottom and meets Wilson Dixon; and Glen takes steps to control his anger.

Cast (as themselves): Alannah Bowden, Fasitua Amosa, Glen Levy, Jacqui Nauman, Jimmy James Fletcher, Kerry Warkia, Millen Baird, Natalie Medlock

Special Guest Appearance: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Wanda

Guest Cast (as themselves): Chris Henry (as Darren), Keith Adams, Michael Probine, Rawiri Paratene, Seth Haapu, Wilson Dixon

Episode 1.06

NZ: September 27, 1012
Written by Millen Baird
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Millen hits the runway, Jimmy gets a big break, Glen's and Millen's relationship turns rocky and Fasi must choose — comedy or Kerry.

Cast (as themselves): Alannah Bowden, Fasitua Amosa, Glen Levy, Jacqui Nauman, Jimmy James Fletcher, Kerry Warkia, Millen Baird, Natalie Medlock

Special Guest Appearance: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Wanda

Guest Cast (as themselves): Chris Henry (as Darren), Freda Morgan, Johnny Barker, Keith Adams, Kura Forrester, Leisha Ward-Knox, Mark Mutchinson, Michael Hurst, Michael Probine, Mick Innes, Mike Edward, Sarah McLeod, The Aristocrats, Will Hall