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Maximum Choppage: episode guide

Episode 1

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Tue, February 24, 2015
Written by Lawrence Leung
Additional writing by Duncan Sarkies
Directed by Craig Melville

Simon Chan has returned to his home town after many years training in a faraway martial arts temple. Well, not really. The truth is Simon was at Marshall's Art School in Melbourne but he'd rather risk his life and keep up the kung-fu charade than disappoint his mother with the truth. Alongside his two best friends, Egg, a quick-buck entrepreneur, and Petal, a groin-kicking kung-fu girl, the trio face off against formidable foes including ferocious local gangs with a penchant for karaoke; an illegal fish fighting syndicate; a magical duck recipe that casts a horny spell; a K-Pop boy band spruiking Mayor Crawford's nefarious plan for the town; and the terrifying callisthenic combat skills of his daughter, Elle.

Cast: Lawrence Leung as Simon, Dave Eastgate as Egg, Stephanie Son as Petal, Kathryn Yuen as Mrs Chan, Darren Gilshenan as Mayor Crawford, Jason Chong as Pump'D, Georgina Haig as Elle, Anthony Wong as Le Bok, Felino Dolloso as Kai Le, Jackson Raine as Henchman #1, Lap Phan as Mr Ping The Pork Bun King, Gaby Chan as Woman With Bandaged Head, Joe Le as Henchman #2, Timothy Ly as Henchman #3, Sotheara Dy as Henchman #4, Khiem 'CJ' Ly as Little Jimmy, William Temm as Road Rage Temm; Stunts: Joshua Tieu, Maria Tran

Episode 2

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Tue, March 03, 2015
Written by Josh Mapleston
Additional writing by Duncan Sarkies
Directed by Craig Melville

Simon must find a way to defend his mother's shop from a gang of pirate DVD dealers. Petal pushes Simon to tell Egg that he's not a warrior, but he's worried Egg will blow his secret. Egg is tempted into pirate DVD addiction.

Cast: Lawrence Leung as Simon, Dave Eastgate as Egg, Stephanie Son as Petal, Kathryn Yuen as Mrs Chan, Darren Gilshenan as Mayor Crawford, Jason Chong as Pump'D, Georgina Haig as Elle, Andy Trieu as Fury, David Vo as Spez, Joshua Tieu as Grotty, Julie Eckersley as Counsellor, Thien Nguyen as Marshall Wang Jones, James Pham as V-Tek 1, Lofty Fulton as Movie Trailer VO, Jason Chong as Marshall Wang Jones Voice; Stunts: Joshua Tieu, Maria Tran

Episode 3

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Tue, March 10, 2015
Written by Duncan Sarkies
Directed by Craig Melville

Cabramatta is gripped by fish-fighting fever. After a winning streak with her prize fish 'Little Simon' Mrs Chan loses her shop in a bet with gang leader Kai Le. Can Simon, Petal and Egg win it back?

Cast: Lawrence Leung as Simon, Dave Eastgate as Egg, Stephanie Son as Petal, Kathryn Yuen as Mrs Chan, Darren Gilshenan as Mayor Crawford, Jason Chong as Pump'D, Georgina Haig as Elle, Anthony Brandon Wong as Le Bok, Felino Dolloso as Kai Le, Jackson Raine as Henchman #1, Lap Phan as Mr Ping The Pork Bun King, Sri Sacdpraseuth as Cambodian Richie, Tyson Contor as Fish Breeder #1, Somnang Seang as Fish Breeder #2, Joe Le as Henchman #2, Timothy Ly as Henchman #3, Sotheara Dy as Henchman #4, Kheim 'CJ' Ly as Kittle Jimmy; Stunts: Joshua Tieu, Maria Tran

Episode 4

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Tue, March 17, 2015
Written by Lawrence Leung
Directed by Craig Melville

It's ghost month and angry spirits are attacking shops. Simon is called upon to drive them out, but after a visit from his dead father he becomes convinced that his lie about being a warrior has made the spirits restless.

Cast: Lawrence Leung as Simon, Dave Eastgate as Egg, Stephanie Son as Petal, Kathryn Yuen as Mrs Chan, Darren Gilshenan as Mayor Crawford, Jason Chong as Pump'D, Georgina Haig as Elle, Anthony Brandon Wong as Le Bok, Lap Phan as Mr Ping The Pork Bun King, Andy Trieu as Fury, David Vo as Spez, Joshua Tieu as Grotty, Ferdinand Hoang as Mr Chan, Jason Chong as Mr Chan's Voice, Ian Tran as Mr Chan Stunt Double; Stunts: Maria Tran, Joe Le, James Pham, Alan Tran, Thien Nguyen, Michael Nguyen, Duy Ho, Johnny Do

Episode 5

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Tue, March 24, 2015
Written by Duncan Sarkies
Additional writing by Lawrence Leung
Directed by Craig Melville

It's Cabramatta's food festival and Mrs Chan is competing in the Signature Dish Smackdown Competition with her horny duck recipe. A rival chef is found dead and Mrs Chan is the prime suspect. Can Simon save her?

Cast: Lawrence Leung as Simon, Dave Eastgate as Egg, Stephanie Son as Petal, Kathryn Yuen as Mrs Chan, Darren Gilshenan as Mayor Crawford, Jason Chong as Pump'D, Georgina Haig as Elle, Anthony Brandon Wong as Le Bok, Amanda Bishop as Angela Newdick, Tiriel Mora as Barry St Clair, Craig Anderson as Policeman Phil, Kenneth Moraleda as Rizaldo Mendoza, Joe Le as Henchman #2 aka The Butcher

Episode 6

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Tue, March 31, 2015
Written by Lawrence Leung
Directed by Craig Melville

Mayor Crawford evicts Mrs Chan and the Old Market Street residents from their shops and gleefully announces his plan to erect a multi-storey car park in their place. Simon challenges the Mayor to a series of public debates.

Cast: Lawrence Leung as Simon, Dave Eastgate as Egg, Stephanie Son as Petal, Kathryn Yuen as Mrs Chan, Darren Gilshenan as Mayor Crawford, Jason Chong as Pump'D, Georgina Haig as Elle, Anthony Brandon Wong as Le Bok, Felino Dolloso as Kai Le, Jackson Raine as Henchman #1, Lap Phan as Mr Ping The Pork Bun King, Andy Trieu as Fury, David Vo as Spez, Joshua Tieu as Grotty, James Pham as V-Tek 1, Gabby Chan as Woman with Bandaged Head, Lofty Fulton as Little Jimmy, Alan Tran as Lion Dancer #1, Peter Lam as Lion Dancer #2; Stunts: Maria Tran