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Episode 4.01

November 01, 2025 (TVNZ+, all eps)
Storylines: Jesse Griffin
Director: Jesse Griffin

A spate of egg attacks throw the school into chaos. Ra persuades the woodworking class to make a coffin for a last-minute funeral.

Starring: Jonny Brugh as Jarred Needham, Jackie van Beek as Robyn Duffy, Rick Donald as Vinnie Thompson, Kura Forrester as Judy Mokopouwhare, Cohen Holloway as John (Ra) Harrison, Tom Sainsbury as Rudy Beard/Pete Cheese, Yvette Parsons as Sheree Pivac, Angella Dravid as Miss Patel

With: Taika Waititi as Tony Harrison, Brynley Stent as Max's Mum, Robbie Nicol as Jeremy, Murdoch Keane as Malcolm

And: Jessica Falconer as Destiny, June Van Griffin as Jazmine, Gloria Zhang as Aria, Mariah Luki as Mariah, Alex Hall as Janet, Finn Trelease as Max, Joe Valentine as Jarvis, Emmett Van Griffin as Kyle, Manunui Rainey as Dominic, Paku Fernandez as Patu, Cassie Van Griffin as Samuel, Milo Wilson-Macleod as Marshall, Gus Woodgate as Steve, Rufus Adams as Angus, Oscar Brown as Stanley, Pearl Holden as Jas, Isla Crowther as Sydney, Haami Salmanzadeh as Patrick, Chloe White as Cleo

Notes: the "Starring" and "And" credits (my distinctions) are the same for all episodes and won't be repeated, only the unique "Withs" will be shown going forward. Finn Trelease is credited as playing Max but in series 3 he was Elliot. Playing his mother, Brynley Stent is credited as both "Max's Mum" and "Elliot's Mum".

Episode 4.02

Storylines: Jesse Griffin
Director: Jesse Griffin

Vinnie lands himself in hot water when he pushes a rival coach out of his wheelchair. Jarred discovers that adult student Robert isn’t actually enrolled at the school.

With: Paul Glover as Robert [uncredited], Maioro Barton as Coach David, Murdoch Keane as Malcolm, Hannah Lynch as Therapist, Alvin Maharaj as Clive the Caretaker, Arthur Pettifer as Sebastian

Note: in the scene in the auditorium, Kura Forrester calls one of the kids Rufus which is the actor's name, the character is credited as Angus.

Episode 4.03

Storylines: Jesse Griffin
Director: Jesse Griffin

Robyn goes to war with the local community constable over her dangerous driving. Jarred takes a stand over the school production.

With: Kimberly Crossman as Officer Stephanie Walsh, Murdoch Keane as Malcolm, Olivia Parker as Georgina, Julia Davis as Kathryn - Robyn's sister, Walter Pettifer as Charlie - Robyn's nephew

Episode 4.04

Storylines: Jesse Griffin
Director: Jesse Griffin

Vinnie finds himself the odd man out at Robyn’s family reunion.

With: Olivia Parker as Georgina, Mike Minogue as Simon Smith, Walter Pettifer as Charlie - Robyn's nephew, Julia Davis as Kathryn - Robyn's sister, Tracey Lee-Gray as Rachael Thompson, Justine Smith as Fiona, Sophie Hambleton as Sarah - Robyn's sister, Archie Walden as Sarah's Son, Irene Wood as Robyn's mother

Episode 4.05

Storylines: Jesse Griffin
Director: Jesse Griffin

The Board of Trustees interview for a new drama teacher, while Judy does what she can to sabotage the process. The school production of Aliens! Aliens! Ailens! debuts.

With: Paul Glover as Robert [uncredited], Brynley Stent as Elliot's Mum, Shaan Kesha as Seminar Speaker, Will Wood as Seminar Assistant, Olivia Tennet as New Teacher [Stephanie], Tracey Lee-Gray as Rachael Thompson, Justine Smith as Head of Board of Trustees [Fiona], Mike Minogue as Simon Smith, Olivia Parker as Georgina

Episode 4.06

Storylines: Jesse Griffin
Director: Jesse Griffin

A detective from the Cyber Crime Task Force meets with Jarred to uncover his fake son’s crimes.

With: Paul Glover as Robert [uncredited], Robbie Nicol as Jeremy, Charlotte McLeod as Maia, Olivia Parker as Georgina John Glover as Robert's brother, Keporah Torrance as Dog Handler, Richie Grzyb as Dog Handler, Julian Barratt as Detective Mike Fleming