Educators: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3

Episode 1.01

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

Judy announces the theme for this year's school show. Robyn issues a challenging classroom writing task. Jarred deals with an unusual parental request. And Vinnie reacts to the news that the students think he is a bully.

Starring: Jonny Brugh as Jarred Needham, Jackie van Beek as Robyn Duffy, Rick Donald as Vinnie Thompson, Kura Forrester as Judy Mokopouwhare, Cohen Holloway as John Harrison, Victoria Abbott as Rachel Dundonald, Tom Sainsbury as Rudy Beard, Yvette Parsons as Sheree Pivac

With: [none]

And: Ana Scotney as Maria, Paul Glover as Robert, Connor Seymour as Jayden, Lionel Wellington as Dixon, Rachel Barker as Bean, Charlotte McDonald as Maia, Jessica Falconer as Destiny, Jahvarn Islam as Tyrone, Frankie O'Halloran as Frankie, Finn Blackwell as Rory, Olivia Parker as Georgina, Kali Raj as Kylie, Violet O'Halloran as Sally-Ann

Note: the "Starring" and "And" credits are the same for all episodes and won't be repeated, only the unique "Withs" will be shown going forward

Episode 1.02

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

John volunteers to be the coach of the senior girls' soccer team — but has an ulterior motive for wanting the gig. Jarred deals with some very angry parents and some car parking issues. Robyn gives some one-on-one guidance counselling and Robert grapples with life as an adult student.

With: Tracy Lee Gray as Rachel Thompson, Jeremy Elwood as David Thompson, Jane Matthews as Soccer Mum

Episode 1.03

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

Robyn rubs the sexual education teachers up the wrong way when she crashes their lesson. Rachel reveals that the sex ed class taught her a few things too. And John lies about his dealings with the soccer mums.

With: Renee Lyons as Sex Educator #1, Byron Coll as Sex Educator #2

Episode 1.04

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

Vinnie reveals his anger issues. The staff prepare for the ERO visit, but get confused when church members arrive instead.

With: Ganesh Raj as Courier, Joel Tobeck as Brother Duncroft, Wesley Dowdell as Brother Wesley, Madeleine Sami as ERO Inspector #1, Hayley Sproull as ERO Inspector #2

Episode 1.05

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

Robyn continues her horrific careers advising. Vinnie gets a terrifying visitor and doesn't know how to get rid of him. John and Judy have an 'encounter' in the photocopy room.

With: Callan Knight as Squirrel

Episode 1.06

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

John and Judy deal with the awkward aftermath of their encounter. Squirrel gets a job at the school and Jarred enlists the staff to solve the photocopied bums mystery.

With: Callan Knight as Squirrel

Episode 1.07

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

Jared has to scramble to find a solution when he finally realises that the school production includes student nudity. The staff deal with a phantom poo-er. Judy calls on a favour from the staff when things go awry on the big night.

With: Tracy Lee Gray as Rachel Thompson, Jeremy Elwood as David Thompson, Luci Hare as Mum 1, Sophie Hakaraia as Mum 2

Episode 1.08

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

The staff deal with the repercussions of their after-show celebrations. The phantom poo-er strikes again; and a police officer comes to school.

With: Karen O'Leary as Constable Lilly

Episode 1.09

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

Robyn lectures the students on the evils of smoking. Rudy struggles to handle his class. A psychologist comes to school to assist with a troubled student, but ends up helping Jared instead.

With: Oscar Kightley as Doctor Fa'aluka

Episode 1.10

May 08, 2019
Writers: Jesse Griffin, Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek
Director: Jesse Griffin

John tries to embrace his Maori roots. The tables are turned on Robyn when Maria offers to counsel her. Rachel organises a colleagues and partners social event which leads to some very interesting revelations.

With: Chris Parker as David Dundonald, Hweiling Ow as Xing Xi-Ng, Oscar Kightley as Doctor Fa'aluka [uncredited]