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Holiday

Episode 4.1 (25)
Sunday, August 19, 2007 (Seven)
2.521 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

Brett decides a romantic trip away to tropical Queensland could be just the thing to re-invigorate his marriage. Much to Brett's chagrin, Kath, Kel and Sharon go along. Brett clashes with Kath and she storms off. Sharon is accused of ball tampering, again.

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers

Note: Kath & Kim's first episode on commercial television debuts as the single most-watched programme on television to date this year

Fame

Episode 4.2 (26)
August 26, 2007
2.016 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

It's party time at Lagoon Court with Epponnee-Raelene Kathleen Darlene Charlene Craig's first birthday. Kim is sparing no expense to make sure Epponnees party is going to blow everyone out of the water. Meanwhile, Kel has some celebrating to do as winner of a prestigious award but lets it go to his head, resulting in a punch-up with Eric Bana at a celebrity event at Bonbeach station.

Special guests: Eric Bana, Rob Sitch, Mark Trevorrow

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers, Carole Browne, Rosanne Turner

Work

Episode 4.3 (27)
September 02, 2007
1.767 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

Kath becomes a health professional — with a TAFE certificate to prove it — and gives Kel yoga massages. When Kel is injured and off work, his new apprentice Katie revamps the butcher store, which includes bringing in the fresh "grass" she has grown at home in her hydroponic garden. Kim plans a new career as a cosmetic surgeon — with Sharon as her guinea pig. Brett is busting to impress his bosses at work.

Guest cast: Maggie Beer, Shannon Bennett, Bill Granger, Donna Hay, Kylie Kwong

Additional cast: Luke Lennox, Katie Hastings, Carole Browne, Gayle Delosa, Megan Rees, Sean Rees Wemyss, Daniel Whyte

Environment

Episode 4.4 (28)
September 09, 2007
2.045 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

Education wise Kim would like Epponnee to go private… just for the status of it. Meanwhile Kath and Kel decide to go grey (water that is) and Kel is looking forward to giving his goobras a good watering.

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers, Jenny Jarman, Val Coghlan

House

Episode 4.5 (29)
September 16, 2007
2.144 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

The down stairs toot is blocked and Kath and Kel's ensuite gets a workout. When next-door neighbour Mandy's house goes up for sale, Kel puts in an offer (well over the reserve). Meanwhile, Sharon and Kim put their smarts on the line when they go on Deal or No Deal.

Special guest Andrew O'Keefe

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers, Justina Noble, Damian Rocher

Roots

Episode 4.6 (30)
September 23, 2007
2.050 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

Kath unravels a secret about her family's heritage. Sharon meets her long-lost half sister from England, Karen. Sharon is disappointed when Karen bonds with Kim. Kath looks into her Aboriginal heritage, but Kim isn't happy to find out about her ancestry. Kel is disappointed when his research fails to turn up any nobility amongst his ancestors, until Karen's wig and Kim's celebrity magazine suggest otherwise.

Special guests: Matt Lucas as Karen, Stephen Page as himself

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers, Simon Lee, Liza Maza, Marlene Penrith, Jess Young

Lust

Episode 4.7 (31)
October 07, 2007
2.069 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

Sharon has sworn off guys and has been celibate for three months. Brett has had a one night stand and Kim throws him out (again). Sharon becomes too lusty watching sportsmen on TV and uses chocolate as a substitute. With nowhere to go Brett stays with Sharon but with the sport on TV and no chocolate in the house they wind up in bed together, giving Kim a nasty shock the following morning.

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers, Jenny Jarman, Dylan Hyne

Wedding of the Century

Episode 4.8 (32)
October 14, 2007
2.304 million viewers (1st)
Written by Jane Turner & Gina Riley
Directed by Ted Emery

Sharon falls in love with Wayne and the Fountain Lakes ladies go into planning mode for the event of the century — Sharon's wedding! Meanwhile, Brett is fired from Computa City but gets a job at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Brett buys another apartment for Kim and Epponnee and a car for Sharon. Kath and Kel embark on a new business venture, turning their house into a beautiful bed and breakfast. Kath & Kel's Kountry Kottage is overrun by family members returning to stay. Brett and Kim can no longer afford the apartment as Kim owes $90,000 in overdue DVD fines.

Special guest: Shane Warne as Wayne, Matt Lucas as Karen

Additional cast: Makayla Berkers, Erin Cody, Caitlin Evans, Kim Hauxwell, Ashleigh Hoult, Jenny Jarman, Sally McLean, Freya Nielsen, Josh O'Hara, Sarah Page, Scott Terrill

Note: series 4 averaged 2.114 million viewers per episode