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Episode 1

Wed, April 29, 2015 (9:30, ABC)
Written by Trisha Morton-Thomas
Directed by Dena Curtis

In the middle of nowhere, in Central Australia, is Alice Springs. It's a sacred place for Aboriginal people and a magnet for three kinds of whitefellas: Missionaries, Mercenaries and Misfits. It's also the home of 8MMM Aboriginal Radio, the proud voice of blackfellas in this part of the world. Trouble is, like most Indigenous organisations, it's run by whitefellas. For the Missionaries, Mercenaries and Misfits of Alice Springs, 'saving' Aboriginal people from themselves is hard work. For Aboriginal people, being 'saved' all the time is exhausting. As the motley crew at 8MMM broadcasts the day-today goings on of Alice Springs, they find ignorance and interference at every turn — and that's before they've left the building.

Starring: Geoff Morrell as Dave Cross, Shari Sebbens as Jessie, Ian Meadows as Jake, Trisha Morton-Thomas as Lola, Laura Hughes as Koala, Zac James as Jampajinpa, Elaine Crombie as Milly

With: Torrhen Damon as Thomas, Roxanne McDonald as Joy, Sean Bahr Kelly as Ezekiel, Hamilton Morris as Gideon, Doreen Carroll as Ethel, Catherine Satour as Minister, Rhubee Neale as Petunia, Clint Dodd as Clem, Mayiel Tholpi as Security Guard [Russ], Mariko Hayes as Small Child, Paul Mortimer-Stent as Fireman, Wayne Chee as ABC Manager

Episode 2

Wed, May 06, 2015
Written by Trisha Morton-Thomas, Sonja Dare
Directed by Dena Curtis

Jake is thrilled to get an invite to a traditional ceremony, while Jampajinpa chooses the wrong way to prove his manhood.

With: Torrhen Damon as Thomas, Roxanne McDonald as Joy, Sean Bahr Kelly as Ezekiel, Hamilton Morris as Gideon, Lemiah Wayne as Marley, Tommy Morton as Jetro, Marie Ellis as Nan, Luke Scholes as Reg, Rohan Watts as Roddy

Episode 3

Wed, May 13, 2015
Written by Trisha Morton-Thomas
Directed by Adrian Russell Wills

8MMM is rolling in cash when the Tourism Expo comes to town, but the good times end when Jampajinpa forces Jake to decide between the money and the mob.

With: Torrhen Damon as Thomas, Roxanne McDonald as Joy, Doreen Carroll as Ethel, Josh Davis as Officer Flops, Martin Campbell 'Bubbo' as Branson, Scott Fraser as Wayne, Margaret Collins as Gallery Owner, Tim McNamara as Randolph, Charlie Brown as Uncle Rex

Episode 4

Wed, May 20, 2015
Written by Danielle MacLean
Directed by Adrian Russell Wills

Times are tough. 8MMM's bank account is as empty as Lola's watertank and there's only one way for them to keep their heads above water. Crowdfunding!

With: Lemiah Wayne as Marley, Patsy Morton as Judy, Basil Hayes as Uncle Jack, Felicity Anne Hayes as Aunty Patty, Josephine Chapman as TV Woman, Daryl Presswell as Social Security Employee, Anna Hebblewhite as Royalities Employee, Rachel Clements as Government Employee, Donald Mallard as Coach, Guruguru Hick as Hendrix/Footballer, Leon Tripp as Security Guard

Episode 5

Wed, May 27, 2015
Written by Danielle MacLean
Directed by Dena Curtis

After some work drinks, Jampajinpa is missing, Dave's car has no tyres, the police pay a visit and Jake and Lola run an anti-grog campaign which threatens the festivities of the Founder's Day celebrations.

With: Torrhen Damon as Thomas, Lemiah Wayne as Marley, Marie Ellis as Nan, Cyril Dixon as Alfie, Danny Curtis as Cash, Robyn Nardoo as Drinker, Sam Muir and Eva Rainow as Founders Day Community Members, Eileen Kirkby and Lisa-Marie Ryan as Hotel Owners, Shane Mulcahy as Liquor Outlet Owner, Peter Burke as Police Officer, Miranda Sherman as Police Officer

Episode 6

Wed, June 03, 2015
Written by Danielle MacLean
Directed by Dena Curtis

After a racist incident in town, Jake is on a one-man crusade for reconciliation and Jessie wants revenge. She's also having sexy dreams about him, which makes things more awkward than ever.

With: Torrhen Damon as Thomas, Cyril Dixon as Alfie, MK Turner as Aunty Lena, Lyle Gibson as Billy, Agnes Abbott as Girl, Alwyn Palmer as Boy, Karnage as Budda Boy, Neville Khan as Harry, Patrick nandy as Horace, Holly Hargreaves as Napanangka, Mike Bodnar as Takeaway Operator, Mishai Elvey as Tyson, John Oster as Tyson's Father