Gold Diggers: episode guide


Golden Girls

Episode 1
Wed, July 05, 2023 (ABC, 9:09pm)
Written by Jack Yabsley
Directed by Helena Brooks

The wildly optimistic Brewer sisters set out to get lucky, but first they must conquer the lads, lice, and lechery of the Australian Gold Rush.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Megan Wilding as Fran, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Perry Mooney as Vic, Kartanya Maynard as Molly, Huw Higginson as Fergus, Michala Banas as Tippy, Marianne McLoughlin as Siobhan, Luke Mullins as Percy, Wil King as Jerome, Susan-Ann Walker as Marlene, Semisi Cheekam as Kelvin, Aaron McGrath as Albert, George Zhao as Ben, Manali Datar as Mona

With: David Meadows as Paul, Stephen Lopez as Pablo, Sotiris Tzelios as Trevor, Francine McAsey as Baker, Wilbur James Carr as Dirty Kid #1, Alex Sabau as Dirty Kid #2, Max Sabau as Dirty Kid #3, Alex Yakimov as Unkucky Gold Miner, JJ Pantano as Nathan, Xavier Reino as Caleb

Wife Material

Episode 2
Wed, July 12, 2023
Written by Jack Yabsley and Erica Harrison
Directed by Helena Brooks

Gert and Marigold reinvent themselves as posh, cultured babes and enter the annual Miss Dead Horse Gap pageant.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Megan Wilding as Fran, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Michala Banas as Tippy, Perry Mooney as Vic, Kartanya Maynard as Molly, Huw Higginson as Fergus, Luke Mullins as Percy, Semisi Cheekam as Kelvin, Manali Datar as Mona, Marianne McLoughlin as Siobhan, Aaron McGrath as Albert

With: Heidi Arena as Sharon, Lola Newton-Welsh as Bianca, Shaenyce Theodore as Primrose, Alberta Brudan as Dorothy, Naomi Higgins as Natasha, Pragya as Dressmaker, Wilbur James Carr as Dirty Kid, Alex Sabau as Dirty Kid, Max Sabau as Dirty Kid, Martin Scuffins as Bush Doof Musician, Peter Blenkiron as Bush Doof Musician, Christopher Nelson as Colm, Justin Nelson as Conor, Freddie Baker as Errol, Hayden Stewart as Strong Man #1, Warwick Sadler as Strong Man #2, Rian Goodge as Bush Doof Raver, David Chea as Bush Doof Raver, Oscar Capp as Bush Doof Raver, Richard Anastasios as Bush Doof Raver

I'm With The Bandits

Episode 3
Wed, July 19, 2023
Written by Jack Yabsley
Directed by Helena Brooks

When Bushrangers arrive in town, the sisters seize on the sudden availability of hot outlaws to get Marigold laid.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Lincoln Younes as JJ McCreedy, Megan Wilding as Fran, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Toby Blome as Fab, Aaron McGrath as Albert, Huw Higginson as Fergus, Luke Mullins as Percy, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Wil King as Jerome, Susan-Ann Walker as Marlene

With: Steven Center as Max, Ben Gungl as Hugo, Martin Scuffins as Pub Musician, Peter Blenkiron as Pub Musician, Matiss Schubert as Pub Musician

Holy F***

Episode 4
Wed, July 26, 2023
Written by Jack Yabsley and Shontell Ketchell
Directed by Bjorn Stewart

A smoking hot, traveling Minister visits town, improbably setting his sights on Gert and after a night of wild, random passion, she agrees to date him to spite the judgy church ladies. While partnering up with Reverend Samson gives Gert the respect and cache she’s always craved, his lifelong vow of poverty is problematic. Meanwhile, local cop Leonard reveals his burgeoning love to Marigold and it’s not terribly well received.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Chris Alosio as Samson, Kartanya Maynard as Molly, Michala Banas as Tippy, Marianne McLoughlin as Siobhan, Megan Wilding as Fran, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Perry Mooney as Vic, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Aaron McGrath as Albert, Luke Mullins as Percy, Manali Datar as Mona, George Zhao as Ben

With: Christopher Nelson as Colm, Justin Nelson as Conor, Hunter Perske as Hungarian Man

Man Ban

Episode 5
Wed, August 02, 2023
Written by Jack Yabsley and Amy Stewart
Directed by Bjorn Stewart

Gert finds a job, while Marigold finds love with a hot, sweet miner. When worlds collide, pandemonium ensues.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, JJ Fong as Zhi Ling, Jalen Ong as Wing, Perry Mooney as Vic, Semisi Cheekam as Kelvin, Susan-Ann Walker as Marlene, George Zhao as Ben, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Michala Banas as Tippy, Huw Higginson as Fergus

With: Ben Russell as Old Mate, David Meadows as Paul, Michael M Foster as Angry Miner, Jayden "Mozzie" Irving as Punchy Miner, Eddy Kam as Opium Den Musician, Victor Li as Opium Den Musician, Christina Ang as Old Por Por, Hao Zheng as Erhu Player [How]

The Baron and the Nun

Episode 6
Wed, August 09, 2023
Written by Jack Yabsley and Alex Lee
Directed by Madeleine Sami

Gert and Marigold’s mother unexpectedly rolls into town with news that the sisters are wanted for murder in Sydney. Her plan for salvation is for Marigold to marry Percy’s wealthy, older brother, Baron, and the trio attend a party at Percy and Fran’s to try and make it happen. But with a new business venture afoot and romance blossoming with their sweethearts, the sisters are resistant to mummy’s marital scheming. While Fran is prepared to do anything to stop the union happening.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Heather Mitchell as Colleen. Megan Wilding as Fran, George Zhao as Ben, Perry Mooney as Vic, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Tom Wren as Baron, Luke Mullins as Percy, Kartanya Maynard as Molly, Aaron McGrath as Albert, Wil King as Jerome, Susan-Ann Walker as Marlene,

With: Naomi Higgins as Natasha, Rose Flanagan as Becky, Cameron Bajraktarevic-Hayward as Musician, Dan Brodie as Musician, Meg McKibbin as Musician, John Thorn as Musician

Full Bush

Episode 7
Wed, August 16, 2023
Written by Erica Harrison and Sara Khan
Directed by Madeleine Sami

Road trip! Gert and Marigold go on the run to escape their terrible crimes.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Heather Mitchell as Colleen. Megan Wilding as Fran, George Zhao as Ben, Perry Mooney as Vic, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Huw Higginson as Fergus, Marianne McLoughlin as Siobhan, Tom Wren as Baron, Luke Mullins as Percy, Kartanya Maynard as Molly, Aaron McGrath as Albert, Wil King as Jerome, JJ Fong as Zhi Ling, Michala Banas as Tippy, Manali Datar as Mona

With: Francine McAsey as Grocer

Hanging Tough

Episode 8
Wed, August 23, 2023
Written by Jack Yabsley and Wendy Mocke
Directed by Helena Brooks

Suspected murderers, thieves (and confirmed hussies), Gert and Marigold take the stand in their murder trial.

Starring: Claire Lovering as Gertrude Brewer, Danielle Walker as Marigold Brewer, Heather Mitchell as Colleen. Megan Wilding as Fran, Brandon McClelland as Leonard, Eddie Perfect as Barry, Richard Piper as Bevan O'Shea, Perry Mooney as Vic, Michala Banas as Tippy, Manali Datar as Mona, Aaron McGrath as Albert, Tom Wren as Baron, Luke Mullins as Percy, Semsi Cheekam as Kelvin, Huw Higginson as Fergus, George Zhao as Ben, Susan-Ann Walker as Marlene, Marianne McLoughlin as Siobhan, Kartanya Maynard as Molly, Wil King as Jerome

With: David Meadows as Paul, Ben Russell as Old Mate, JJ Pantano as Nathan, Xavier Reino as Caleb