The Inbestigators: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

The Case of the Curious New Girl

Episode 1
Fri, June 21, 2019 (5:00 - 5:15, ABC Me)
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Wayne Hope

When Maudie solves a playground robbery on her first day at school, she and new friends Ezra, Ava and Kyle create The Inbestigators Detective Agency.

Starring: Anna Cooke as Maudie Miller, Aston Droomer as Ezra Banks, Abby Bergman as Ava Andrikides, Jamil Smyth-Secka as Kyle Kilmson

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, James Saunders as Mr McGillick, Zane Slater as Billy

The Case of the Disappearing Deliveries

Episode 2
Sat, June 22, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Robyn Butler

When Sophie's online shopping parcels are delivered but never received she hires the Inbestigators to track them down.

With: Nicole Freeman as Sophie, Matia Marks as Grace, Saxon Jenkins as Oliver, Heidi Arena as Joanna

The Case of the Missing Solar System

Episode 3
Sun, June 23, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Wayne Hope

Pixie is horrified when her solar system diorama goes missing and Miss Tan falsely accuses her of not doing her homework.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Hannah Johnston as Amelia, Bailey McMillan-Power as Justin, Eliza Ong as Poppy, Hana Leigh Struckett as Pixie

The Case of the Distressed Dancer

Episode 4
Mon, June 24, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Wayne Hope

When his dance troupe's concert routine is sabotaged, Zac hires the Inbestigators to find out who at the dance academy is responsible.

With: Nicholas Dugdale as Zac, Alexandra Cashmere as Trish, Louisa Fitzhardinge as Terri-Anne, Monet Sirc as Ebony, Maiah Stewardson as Claudia, Jake Stone as Chuck, Kaitlyn Tanti as Hayley, Grace Anderson as Tall Girl #1, Bridget Anile as Tall Girl #2, Kershawn Theodore as Small Boy #1, Mitchell Otto as Small Boy #2

The Case of the Sleepover Secret

Episode 5
Tue, June 25, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Robyn Butler

Pixie is furious when something she privately told Ava is made public, so Maudie resolves to find out how Pixie's secret got out.

With: Hana Leigh Struckett as Pixie, Hannah Johnston as Amelia, Matilda Hardwick as Caitlyn, Siena Foggie as Esther, Soraya Briggs as Max, Ayiana Ncube as Ruby

The Case of the Big Mouth Challenge

Episode 6
Wed, June 26, 2019
Written by Wayne Hope, Lisa Marie Corso, Molly Daniels, Jayden Masciulli, Robyn Butler
Directed by Wayne Hope

When new classmate Ben mounts a competition to see who can fit a very large biscuit in their mouth like he can, Maudie is suspicious.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Luka Pajic as Ben, Matilda Hardwick as Caitlyn, Ayiana Ncube as Ruby, Bailey McMillan-Power as Justin, Zakaria Rahhali as Mario, Ethan Pham as Diet, Zac Mineo as James, Soraya Briggs as Max

The Case of the Pestering Prank Caller

Episode 7
Thu, June 27, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Wayne Hope

When a prank caller targets Ezra and his neighbours, Maudie believes the Inbestigators can track down who is making the mystery calls.

With: Dylan Georgiades as Jack, Tim Potter as Tom, Sebastian Tramontana as Luka, Marita Wilcox as Mrs Maniaci

The Case of the Spoiled Sports Day

Episode 8
Fri, June 28, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler & Wayne Hope
Directed by Wayne Hope

At the sports carnival, Kyle loses his temper when he doesn't win a race, but Maudie suspects there might be more to Kyle's unexpected loss.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Madeleine Jevic as Mrs Parides, Dash Maxwell as Ethan, Eliza Ong as Poppy, Clarke Richards as Mr Barker, James Saunders as Mr McGillick

The Case of the Exciting Excursion

Episode 9
Sat, June 29, 2019
Written by Jayden Masciulli & Robyn Butler
Directed by Ian Resier

The Grade Five rock climbing excursion is jeopardised when the permission slips go missing, but Maudie suspects they may have been hidden on purpose.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Zakaria Rahhali as Mario, Ayiana Ncube as Ruby, Hana Leigh Struckett as Pixie, Andy Matthews as Ray, Jack Goodsell as Archie, James Saunders as Mr McGillick

The Case Of The Very Lost Notebook

Episode 10
Sun, June 30, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Wayne Hope

When Maudie loses her beloved notebook Ezra, Ava and Kyle band together to reunite their friend with her most prized possession.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Madeleine Jevic as Mrs Parides, James Saunders as Mr McGillick

The Case Of The Suspect Sprinkler

Episode 11
Tue, July 02, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler & Lisa Marie Corso
Directed by Ian Resier

When the timer on Mrs Maniaci's sprinkler system is tampered with before the 'Garden of the Year' competition, the Inbestigators must track down the culprit.

With: Marita Wilcox as Mrs Maniaci Tony Rickards as Mr Henderson, Hannah Camilleri as Jenny, Eliza Ong as Poppy, Hannah Johnston as Amelia

The Case Of The Peculiar Pop Quiz

Episode 12
Tue, July 02, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Nina Buxton

Maudie and Ava infiltrate Mr Barker's grade six class to watch his famous pop quiz, where Maudie uncovers a crime.

With: Georgie Haralambopoulos as Kelly, Madeleine Jevic as Mrs Parides, Clarke Richards as Mr Barker, Kayleigh O'Dwyer as Dayani, Kat Dunshea as Abbcy, Shayne Warren as Paul, Lachlan Martin as Kevin, Declan O'Donovan as Xavier

The Case Of The Science Sabotage

Episode 13
Wed, July 03, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Robyn Butler

When Annie's science fair experiment is stolen, the Inbestigators must track it down before the judging commences.

With: Eliza Ong as Poppy, Olive Weeks as Annie, Jagger Serafin as Frank, Tiana Hogben as Judge, Isabella Woodlock as Bella, Luey Kemp-Mykyta as Jayden, Amy Keen as Pip

The Case of the Wrecked Rehearsal

Episode 14
Thu, July 04, 2019
Written by Molly Daniels
Directed by Wayne Hope

When Esther is injured in the dress rehearsal of the Grade Five play, Maudie must figure out who caused the mishap before showtime.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Siena Foggie as Esther, Milla Bishop as Miranda, Ethan Pham as Diet, Hana Leigh Struckett as Pixie

The Case of the Perplexing Painting

Episode 15
Fri, July 05, 2019
Written by Molly Daniels & Jayden Masciulli
Directed by Ian Resier

When Esther's painting is damaged during the Art Show, Maudie has trouble proving who ruined the artwork without finding the evidence first.

With: Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, James Saunders as Mr McGillick, Matilda Hardwick as Caitlin, Siena Foggie as Esther

The Case of the Turtle Thief

Episode 16
Sat, July 06, 2019
Written by Lisa Marie Corso & Molly Daniels
Directed by Nina Buxton

When a turtle is stolen from Ryan's backyard, Ezra offers the agency's services, but Maudie is convinced something about the robbery doesn't add up.

With: Ezra Justin as Ryan, Asmara Feik as Chloe, Shayne Warren as Paul, Clarke Richards as Mr Barker

The Case of the Misplaced Mug

Episode 17
Sun, July 07, 2019
Written by Maddy Butler & Robyn Butler
Directed by Ian Resier

Mr McGillick is upset after he loses his precious 'World's Best Principal' mug, so Ezra makes it his personal mission to get it back.

With: James Saunders as Mr McGillick, Madeleine Jevic as Mrs Parides, Maria Angelico as Miss Tan, Clarke Richards as Mr Barker

The Case of the Sad Little Sister

Episode 18
Mon, July 08, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler
Directed by Robyn Butler

Poppy loses her school hat and is forced to sit in the shelter shed, where Maudie discovers there may be more to the missing hat.

With: Eliza Ong as Poppy, Eden Vass as Mackenzie, Bianca Cristiano as Violet, Aidan Synan as Milo, Clarke Richards as Mr Barker

The Case of the Disoriented Drone

Episode 19
Tue, July 09, 2019
Written by Molly Daniels
Directed by Wayne Hope

After a little girl's drone is blown away, the Inbestigators must prove that a boy in a neighbouring house has claimed it as his own.

With: Annie Jones as Zoya, Jamie Foster as Ali, Melanie Lockman as Kate, Felix Star McBrearty as Angus

Note: it's not THAT Annie Jones (see pic)

The Case of the Baffling Birthday

Episode 20 (finale)
Wed, July 10, 2019
Written by Robyn Butler & Wayne Hope
Directed by Robyn Butler

Ava wants to give Maudie her first proper birthday party, but Maudie gets sidetracked by a mystery.

With: Frank Woodley as Brian