The Strange Chores: episode guide

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Invite the Monsters

Episode 3.01 (53)
Fri, June 07, 2024 (all eps on ABC iview)
Written by John McGeachin
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

When Dracula throws the party of the millennium, Charlie struggles to accept that he's not invited.

Starring: Cash Gallagher-Ruru as Pierce, Charlotte Nicdao as Que, Michael Philippou as Charlie, Nick Tate as Helsing

Guest Cast: Mark Samual Bonnano, John McGeachin, Josh Lawson, Daley Pearson, Joseph Twist

Disassemble The Cloning Machine

Episode 3.02 (54)
Written by Luke Tierney
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

Creating some Clones to help with his long list of commitments, Pierce must confront his weakness for people-pleasing, and learn how to set some boundaries.

Guest Cast: John McGeachin, Daley Pearson,

Help Manga Charlie

Episode 3.03 (55)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Canaan Mendelsohn

When a wish turns the manga obsessed Charlie into a real-life anime hero, Pierce and Que fear they may lose their friend forever.

Guest Cast: Josh Thomas

Collect the Teeth

Episode 3.04 (56)
Written by John McGeachin
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

Tasked with collecting a Dragon's tooth for the Tooth Fairy, Pierce realises some aspects of childhood are worth holding onto.

Guest Cast: Maria Angelico, Sam Simmons

Clear Out the Roaches

Episode 3.05 (57)
Written by Luke Tierney
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

When Charlie tries to infiltrate a cool gang of cockroaches, he is seduced by their carefree 'no rules' lifestyle.

Guest Cast: Lauren Brown, Chapman Chan, Rupert Degas, Kevin Kiernan-Molly

Playtime with a Prince

Episode 3.06 (58)
Written by Luke Tierney
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

Entertaining the antisocial Prince of the Underworld proves challenging for Que when she begins to fear he could replace her role in the team.

Guest Cast: Keith Buckley, Yazeed Daher, Rupert Degas

Save a Salamander

Episode 3.07 (59)
Written by Magda Mozniak
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

When Pierce is tasked with nursing an injured salamander, he discovers that sometimes the best form of care is letting go.

Guest Cast: Kevin Kiernan-Molly, Daley Pearson, Josh Thomas

Find the Funny Bone

Episode 3.08 (60)
Written by Francis Stanton
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

The kids help Helsing's skeleton cousin Steve with his comedy routine, but when does joking around go too far?

Guest Cast: Jamie Aditya, Kevin Kiernan-Molly, John McGeachin, Daley Pearson

Lock Up The Wolfman

Episode 3.09 (61)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

Pierce's fears about puberty come to light during a full moon when he and Wolfman bite each other, transforming Pierce into a hulking, unstoppable WerePierce.

Guest Cast: Chapman Chan, Rupert Degas, Josh Lawson, Jaxon Tuohy, Bryce Tollard-Williams

Beat Team Dennis

Episode 3.10 (62)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

When Dennis creates his own team to usurp the gang's position, Charlie, Pierce and Que must overcome their self-doubt by embracing their own unique skills.

Guest Cast: Mark Samual Bonanno, Alex Keddie, Jaxon Tuohy

Hunt a Monster

Episode 3.11 (63)
Written by John McGeachin
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

A lie gets out of control when Que takes credit for taking out a class five lava monster single-handed and receives an unexpected promotion.

Guest Cast: Josh Lawson, Daley Pearson, Josh Thomas

Debate a Bully

Episode 3.12 (64)
Written by John McGeachin
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

The school debate championships are looming and Pierce is struggling with being unkind to his opponent, until his Future Self arrives with the perfect comeback.

Guest Cast: Chapman Chan, John McGeachin Sam Simmons, Josh Thomas, Jaxon Tuohy

Stop Mr. Shop

Episode 3.13 (65)
Written by Luke Tierney
Directed by Scott Vanden Bosch

Charlie's teacher is revealed as an alien who is here to destroy the Earth! The Gang have to convince him that Earth is worth saving.

Guest Cast: Kevin Kiernan-Molloy, John McGeachin, Daley Pearson, Sam Simmons, Luke Tierney