Kath & Kim is a character-driven Australian television situation comedy series. The series was created by, and is written by Jane Turner and Gina Riley who play the title characters: a suburban mother and daughter with a dysfunctional relationship. The series main characters consist of Kath Day-Knight, a cheerful 50-year-old woman, her self-indulgent daughter Kim Craig, Kath's boyfriend and second husband, the metrosexual Kel Knight, as well as Kim's estranged husband Brett Craig and her lonely, overweight "second best friend" Sharon Strzelecki. The series is set in the fictional suburb of Fountain Lakes in Melbourne. It is primarily filmed in Patterson Lakes. The series was conceived by Turner and Riley in the early 1990s as a weekly segment of the Australian comedy series Fast Forward. The skit was then developed into a full-series. The first series of Kath & Kim premiered on ABC TV on 16 May 2002, with three further series following, while a television movie, entitled Da Kath and Kim Code, was broadcast nationally on 25 November 2005. Kath & Kim has garnered much critical acclaim since its debut, winning two Logie Awards, for "Outstanding Comedy Programme" and the "Best Television Drama Series" award at the Australian Film Institute Awards. In Australia, it has become a pop culture phenomenon, and is a success with audiences nationwide. Internationally, the series has spawned a cult fanbase, and in 2006 it was announced an American version of the series would be produced, to air on NBC. Riley and Turner served as executive producers on the US version. The American version was also picked up by Seven, which debuted the program on 12 October 2008, just three days after its debut in the United States.
WriterMagda Szubanski
Sex
May 16, 2002
Kath Day is enjoying life as an empty nester until her recently married daughter Kim moves back in. To Kim's disgust, Kath has a lover and they're going for it like rabbits. Kath has a feeling in her waters that Kel is about to make their sensual relationship a mere formality. Kim enlists Sharon's help to stalk her estranged husband Brett, with disastrous results.
Gay
May 23, 2002
Brett's relationship with a 75kg Rottweiler by the name of Cujo has Kim's nose out of joint. She's out to sow her rolled oats and, with encouragement from Sharon, they go speed dating at the local pub. Meanwhile Kath is concerned that there is a dark secret at the heart of Kim and Brett's separation, one that even threatens her future with Kel.
Sport
May 30, 2002
Wedding preparations for Kath and Kel's big day are well underway. Kel puts his skills as a fine purveyor of meat to the test as he begins to design a commemorative sausage for the connubials. The future of the Sharon's netball team and three generations of family history are at stake when players drop out at the last minute. Can Kim drag her manicured nails off the couch to help her second best friend in need?
Fat
Jun 6, 2002
Kath's wedding plans are thrown into chaos when she discovers that Kim has really stacked on the weight and doesn't fit into her bridesmaid's dress. Sharon discovers self-help and motivational books and considers marriage counselling as a career. Her reading is soon put to the test as a complete breakdown of all relationships erupts. A round table counselling session produces startling revelations, but talk to the face cos the hand ain't listening!
Old
Jun 13, 2002
Kath's flat out organising the wedding and the stress is starting to show. Comments about her looks are making her worry that Kel is losing interest. When Kel stands Kath up one too many times, Kath is determined to move on without him. Meanwhile Brett's in the freezer while Kim plays ice maiden. Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen is Kim's motto but Sharon puts an ice pick in the works.
Money
Jun 20, 2002
Kath is scrimping and saving money to pay for the ritziest fairytale-style wedding on her own. After gambling and competitions fail to raise the much-needed cash, Kath organises a lingerie party with Kim and Sharon modelling the merchandise and serving hot suggestions. Kim discovers something she's really good at, internet chat rooms and online shopping with Kath's credit card. With the help of a modem, Kim is determined to meet the man of her dreams. Beware the lace snap crotch teddy!
Party
Jun 27, 2002
Kath Day's wedding is weeks away and Kim organises a top hens night. With a stick on bra, fake tan and a one-sleeved top, Kath is ready to party. However things go horribly wrong when they unwittingly imbibe some illicit substances. And then there's Kel's Buck turn, but don't go there girlfriend.
Wedding
Jul 4, 2002
The day of the ritziest fairy tale wedding has arrived. With punch served from the rubbish bin and a tarp over the clothesline, the guests arrive at 4.45pm for a 4.46pm start. A unique chain of events leads to a nuptials that no one will ever forget, well not quickly anyway.
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What do hornbags, bad hairdos, and power walking have in common? All feature with hilarious regularity on _Kath and Kim_, a classic Australian comedy series. Netflix here in Australia has all four seasons available along with a number of specials which are highlight packages, behind the scenes, and bloopers. We’ve worked our way through all of them now and had a jolly good time the whole way through. This show was a massive hit during its run from 2002 to 2007 and rightfully so. It’s not just the situations that the family gets themselves into, but their over the top accents and over reaction to everything adds a whole ‘nother level of humour. To mix things up there’s also a number of guest stars that pop up from time to time. Off the top of my head there’s Geoffrey Rush, Kylie Minogue, Matt Lucas, and even Shane Warne playing a Shane Warne impersonator. It’s an over the top comedy that never failed to get a laugh out of me many times each episode. If you’re looking for a real good belly laugh, check this one out, it’s one of the best comedies to come out of Australia.
