Wellmania: episode guide


Carpe That Diem

Episode 1
March 29, 2023 (Netflix)
Written by Belinda King
Directed by Erin White

A series of unfortunate events threaten to upend a career-making opportunity when food writer Liv leaves New York City for a weekend away in Australia.

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Simone Kessell as Helen King; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Anthony Phelan as Doctor Price, Guy Edmonds as Chad, Alice So as Poh-Poh, Tony Chu as Goong-Goong, Felix Williamson as Damien, Nicola Parry as Diane, Billy Bate as Archie Henderson-Kwan, Kiera McAlister as Evie Henderson-Kwan, Lena Cruz as Mary, Cariba Heine as Goldie, Tim McGarry as Steven Rodgers, Sean Barker as Jeremy Jackson, Zoy Frangos as Guy, Sarah Woods as Presenter, Sarah Aubrey as Paramedic #1, Cramer Cain as Paramedic #2, Joshua Virgona as NY Hipster Dude, Tom Gay as NY Server, Alexander Ugarte as NY Chef, Shaun Anthony Robinson as Aussie #1, Aaron Tsindos as Aussie #2, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Note: series creators Brigid Delaney and Benjamin Law have cameos at the awards ceremony (after the bathroom scene chatting with "Steven")

The Cleanse

Episode 2
March 29, 2023
Written by Benjamin Law
Directed by Erin White

A desperate Liv cooks up a winning pitch and dives headfirst into health and wellness. Amy throws Archie a party. Lorraine flags a problem at work.

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang, Simone Kessell as Helen King; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Anthony Phelan as Doctor Price, Alice So as Poh-Poh, Tony Chu as Goong-Goong, Felix Williamson as Damien, Nicola Parry as Diane, Chantelle Jamieson as Clinician Kim, George Houvardas as Stavros, Billy Bate as Archie Henderson-Kwan, Kiera McAlister as Evie Henderson-Kwan, Lena Cruz as Mary, Michelle Collins as Barb, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Get Your Duck On

Episode 3
March 29, 2023
Written by Belinda King
Directed by Erin White

While training with Gaz, Liv gets closer to a crush-worthy workout partner. But she's also on assignment, covering a chef known as NYC's "King of Meat."

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang, Aden Young as Gabriel Wolf; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Anthony Phelan as Doctor Price, Di Smith as Beverly, Sharni McDermott as Sara, Zarif as Raj, Lena Cruz as Mary, Nic English as Joseph, Robin Goldsworthy as Waiter, Nisrine Amine as Juice Bar Chick; Ghio Balbuena as John, Spin Instructor; Nate Jang as Cool Server, Anastasia Abramova as Model, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

The Real Camille

Episode 4
March 29, 2023
Written by Romina Accurso & Rachel Laverty
Directed by Erin White

Liv bares all for an exclusive interview with a sexual self-help guru. Amy tries to get Doug's attention. Gaz and Dalbert explore the art of compromise.

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang, Miranda Otto as Camille Lavinge, Simone Kessell as Helen King; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Michelle Collins as Barb, Sean Barker as Jeremy Jackson, Dina Gillespie as Anita, Michelle Lotters as Mindy, Paul Ayre as Mike, Sarah de Possesse as Yoga Teacher, Laneikka Denne as Intern Sally, Kate Betcher as Sales Assistant, Tom Cossentini as Barrista, Eloise Snape as Wine Woman, Brad McMurray as Tradie, Katie-Louise Nicol-Ford as Camille Body Double, Jing Jing Fan as Amy Body Double, Xanthia Marinelli as Fainting Yoga Person, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Hall of Mirrors

Episode 5
March 29, 2023
Written by Benjamin Law & Nick Coyle
Directed by Helena Brooks

With a critical deadline looming, Liv consults a psychic — and takes a long, strange trip. Amy and Doug get caught in the act. Gaz meets up with an ex.

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Anthony Phelan as Doctor Price, Kiera McAlister as Evie Henderson-Kwan, Guy Edmonds as Chad, Keegan Joyce as Sebastian, Lawrence Ola as Koa, Danielle King as Policewoman, Ron Smyck as Policeman, Greta Lee Jackson as Rhonda, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Life and Death

Episode 6
March 29, 2023
Written by Romina Accurso
Directed by Helena Brooks

Liv hitches a ride to Canberra with a death doula. A flashback to the day Liv's father died reveals how she and Amy first became friends.

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang, Yael Stone as Philomena; Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Olive McKinnon as Teen Liv, Heleina Zara as Teen Amy, Marcus Vrondas as Teen Stav, Jenna Owen as Erika Sarkis, Annie Maynard as Nicole Sarkis, Jean Kitson as Kerri Sarkis, Alice So as Poh-Poh, Tony Chu as Goong-Goong, Steven Rodgers as Luke, Matthew Backer as Armand, Paul Capsis as Rockie, Jamie Oxenbould as Dr Morrison, Contessa Treffone as Allegra, Rob Jago as Constable Neil, Rumi Boom Kilbey as Young Gaz, Christian Malik as Emmet, Chloe Candarakis as Philomena Driving Double, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Note: actor Steven Rodgers (not to be confused with the character of Steven Rodgers) is credited as "Luke" (the bus driver) but his name badge says his name is Derek.

The Big A

Episode 7
March 29, 2023
Written by Belinda King & Amy Stewart
Directed by Helena Brooks

Liv stages the perfect wedding day for Gaz, complete with a heartfelt sister-of-the-groom speech at the reception. But things don't go according to plan.

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Guy Edmonds as Chad, Nicole Shostak as Megan, Claire Lovering as Bianga, Billy Bate as Archie Henderson-Kwan, Kiera McAlister as Evie Henderson-Kwan, Di Smith as Beverly, Sharni McDermott as Sara, Zarif as Raj, Matt Minto as Graham, Jack Scott as Dove Handler, Diana Popovska as Tully, Shakira Clanton as Florist Freya, Jonny Hawkins as Dalbert's Hair Dresser, Kate Bookalil as Makeup Artist, Alejandrina De La Rosa as Beautician, Gabrielle Chan as Ning, Tanya Hennessy as Greta, Lucy Suze as Celebrant, Fanfare Australia as Marching Band, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Count to 10

Episode 8
March 29, 2023
Written by Benjamin Law & Brigid Delaney
Directed by Helena Brooks

It's launch day for "Banquet Royale," and Liv's professional dreams are finally coming true. So why does it feel like she's drowning?

Cast: Celeste Barber as Liv Healy, JJ Fong as Amy Kwan, Lachlan Buchanan as Gaz Healy, Genevieve Mooy as Lorraine Healy, Johnny Carr as Doug Henderson, Remy Hii as Dalbert Tan, Alexander Hodge as Isaac Huang; Leah Vandenberg as Doctor Singh, Virginie Laverdure as Valerie Jones, Silvia Colloca as Gianna, Cleave Williams as Tyrell, Nicole Shostak as Megan, Claire Lovering as Bianga, Billy Bate as Archie Henderson-Kwan, Kiera McAlister as Evie Henderson-Kwan, Di Smith as Beverly, Sharni McDermott as Sara, Zarif as Raj, Matthew Backer as Armand, Paul Capsis as Rockie, Rowan Witt as Jesse, Sam Cotton as Doctor Pat, Jack Campbell as Branson, Kevin MacIsaac as Caleb, Jing-Xuan Chan as Michiko, Tade Adepoyibi as Alia, Ben Brock as Simon, Julian Ramundi as Airport Parking Person, Benjamin Toyer as Taxi Driver Stunt Double, Sarah Laidler as Lorraine Stunt Double, Amanda Wasilewski as Stand In

Note: there is a snowy VFX shot of Liv's taxi pulling up to the venue in NYC but when she gets out of the taxi there is no snow on the ground.