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They're Out There Alright

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Episode 12.01 (55)
Mon, April 06, 2026 (Acorn)
Written by Eric De Beus and Tim Balme
Directed by Geoff Cawthorne

When a chef is found dead in a crop circle, alien abduction theories spark as a UFO convention arrives in Brokenwood; but after another death occurs, Mike and Kristin investigate whether the truth is extraterrestrial or all too human.

Starring: Neill Rea as Mike, Fern Sutherland as Kristin, Jarod Rawiri as Chalmers, Cristina Ionda as Gina

With: Karl Willetts as Frodo, Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Roy Ward as Reverend Greene, Kauri Williams as Todd, Cameron Rhodes as Dr Plummer, Mirabai Pease as Lena, Donogh Rees as Janet, Milo Cawthorne as Christopher, Fleur Saville as Zelda, Andrew McPhedran as Luke, Jacob Dale as Kirk, Carlos Muller as Jacob, Acushla-Tara Kupe as Tash, Teone Kahu as Bud, Sugar Rea-Bruce as Freya; Maddie, Alfie and Pania as Themselves

We've met: the character of Christopher Kramer (Milo Cawthorne) appeared previously in episodes 4.04 and 5.04

Angels and Demons

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Episode 12.02 (56)
Mon, April 13, 2026
Written by Tim Balme
Directed by Peter Burger

Young and charismatic priest Canon Zach Mantell shakes up Brokenwood’s parish with his unconventional style; but when his wife dies in the church cemetery, Mike and Kristin find clues that point to a murder.

With: Karl Willetts as Frodo, Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Roy Ward as Reverend Greene, Kauri Williams as Todd, Cameron Rhodes as Dr Plummer, Bronwyn Bradley as Mrs Baker, Mirabai Pease as Lena, Scott Smart as Zach, Josh Randall as Nate, Ella Gilbert as Verity, Simone Walker as isabelle, Claire Dougan as Thelma, Jacinta Compton as Robbie, Bella King as Ellie, Elizabeth Cawthorne as Eileen, Peter Burger as Mourner

Midnight in the Garden

Episode 12.03 (57)
Mon, April 20, 2026
Written by
Directed by

A lavish New Year's Eve masquerade comes to a tragic end following the death of its mysterious host the following morning; as gripping secrets emerge, Mike and the team must unmask the killer among the party guests.

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No Return Ticket

Episode 12.04 (58)
Mon, April 27, 2026
Written by
Directed by

A celebratory vintage train ride ends in tragedy when a bride is murdered and thrown out beside the tracks; as Mike and his team investigate, they must dig through old rivalries and family tensions to find the killer hiding on the train.

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Death Has Four Strings

Episode 12.05 (59)
Mon, May 04, 2026
Written by
Directed by

Brokenwood's ukulele orchestra rehearsal hits a sour note after a property developer is killed with a snapped instrument; Mike and Kristin look into grudges within the band as the suspects multiply.

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Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Episode 12.06 (60)
Mon, May 11, 2026
Written by
Directed by

When a woman is murdered in Ray's restaurant, Trudy is found at the scene covered in blood and becomes the prime suspect; as Mike and the team investigate, they uncover a web of lies, secrets, and a deadly scheme.

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