Darradong Local Council

πŸ“Š Series Specifications

Network Seven Network
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 9
Original Language EN

Darradong Local Council (2023)

Created by Paul Fenech
⭐ 1.4 / 5 (4 votes) 🎬 1 Seasons πŸ“Ό 9 Episodes 🏷️ Comedy πŸ“‘ Returning Series
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Series Status:

Currently airing weekly on international broadcast networks.

Returning Series

Synopsis

A dodgy mayor who does sly deals with Chinese property developers. A Greens councillor who wants to boycott Saudi Arabia for its treatment of feral cats. A lazy council worker who refuses to go to the toilet during his smoko break, holding it in so he can β€œreduce the workday”.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Episode 1

The media and state government shine a light on the corrupt council of Darradong Shire. Mayor Theo asks Fox to steal lawn furniture for his ex-wife, leading to a massive punch up with council rivals.

E2 Episode 2

Fox and his crew are accused of being on drugs due to a series of fake news media stories. The Premier demands action from Mayor Theo who decides to drug test the entire staff of Darradong Council.

E3 Episode 3

Due to so much bad press and allegations of corruption, the state Premier sends a special investigator to Darradong Town Hall to sniff around. Theo asks Fox and Kiwi Bob to steal a bidet for his ex.

E4 Episode 4

Mayor Theo and his new girlfriend Tanya are caught on camera having sex in a disabled toilet. Staff member Jamo Debono returns from long service leave to announce they identify as non-binary.

E5 Episode 5

Chinese businessmen pay Theo, Vinnie and Feraz bribe money hidden inside an Asian waving cat statue. The β€œlucky pussy” is misplaced by Fox and Xiao during a wild drunken night of karaoke.

E6 Episode 6

Fox and Xiao travel to Coober Pedy in South Australia searching for the β€œlucky pussy” full of cash. Greens politician Bob Brown convinces Theo to put on a children's performance about climate change.

E7 Episode 7

With the Premiers' investigation continuing and media attacks on Darradong Council, Theo attempts to keep morale up by using council rates to pay for a mini golf day for the entire council staff.

E8 Episode 8

The Premier holds an investigation for corruption. Fox, Kiwi Bob, Benny and all the councillors are called to come and give evidence. However, Theo and Feraz hatch a scheme to avoid attending.

E9 Episode 9

This series finale combines interviews, highlights and features the original pilot of the series.