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Part Tahi

Episode 1.01
May 22, 2015
Writer: Dane Giraud
Director: Kiel McNaughton

We meet Tama and Hori, a pair of metrosexual Māori men on a quest to find themselves an authentic Māori bride in order to inherit $47 million dollars' worth of land.

Starring: Cohen Holloway as Tama Bradley, Matariki Whatarau as George Alpert, Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Narrator

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Wharetatao King as Nanny Bradley, Casey Mendiola as Marama, Chye-Ling Huang as Joan, Cynthia Leuthart as Cynthia Alpert, Ani-Piki Tuari as Lady, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Danielle Fowler as Te Ra Paki i heke ai te werawera, Te Awatea Parata as Te Kato I te aporo I te rakau, Noah McNaughton as Te Awa e rare ana I te whenau ki te moana, Hayley Fowler as Te Moana I hopo ana te wai rere mai I te awa, Hahana Fe'ao as Kaua e aru waihirere, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself, Tamara James as Herself, Jessica Sanderson as Herself

Part Rua

Episode 1.02
May 29, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Kiel McNaughton

George pays for his night out with Lady. Meanwhile, Tama gets an education in the marae kitchen and George attempts to make an hāngi. Plus, Tama endures a humiliating date.

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Sadelle Fe'ao as Jacinta, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Waihoroi Shortland as Ray, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Sir Peter Leitch as Himself, Ria Hall as Herself, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Kerry Warkia as Susanna, Rachel House as Kuini, Paula Asher as Kuia, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself; Modern Māori Quartet: James Tito, Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau, Francis Kora

Part Toru

Episode 1.03
June 05, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Kiel McNaughton

The boys go back to school as they must learn Te Reo Māori, and Tama hits the road with his teacher for some extra-curricular activities. Meanwhile, George is dragged kicking and screaming into a bright future.

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Skyla Love as Anahera, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Yvette Parsons as Kaftan Woman, Toby Sharpe as White Māori Counsellor, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Vivaki McNaughton as Valentina, Jayde Rutene as Mountain Climber, Aroha Rawson as Motel Manager, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Shane Cameron as Himself, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself

Part Whā

Episode 1.04
June 12, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Kiel McNaughton

George captures the heart of a Tahitian princess and Tama's "Miss. Right" turns out to be just plain wrong. Meanwhile, George gets a new flatmate but faces some communication issues.

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Vivaki McNaughton as Valentina, Sadelle Fe'ao as Jacinta, Ani-Piki Tuari as Lady, Kura Forrester as Bridget, Estevez Gillespie as The Paua King, Gabrielle Thomas as The Paua Queen, Veronica Edwards as Veronica, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Paula Asher as Kuia, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself

Part Rima

Episode 1.05
June 19, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Jessica Sanderson & Kiel McNaughton

Tama answers Jacinta's charges in a genuine Māori court. Plus, will George rise to the challenge when the boys experience their first pōwhiri?

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Sadelle Fe'ao as Jacinta, Keith Adams as Paki Clark, Stacey Morrison as Amiria, Edmund Eramiha as Toa, Troy Kingi as Himself, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself

Part Ono

Episode 1.06
June 26, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Jessica Sanderson & Kiel McNaughton

A heartbroken Tama goes rogue. Plus, just how far will director Ralene Moses go in order to turn up the heat for George?

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Lou Tyson as Vanessa, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Vivaki McNaughton as Valentina, Edmund Eramiha as Toa, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself

Part Whitu

Episode 1.07
July 03, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Kiel McNaughton

Tama makes another play for Jacinta, while George's ex-wife Debbie proves just how far she'll go to get her hands on the money! Plus, is Ralene about to come clean about her feelings for George?

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Sadelle Fe'ao as Jacinta, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Vivaki McNaughton as Valentina, Vanessa Rare as Livia Reihana, Fasitua Amosa as Dr. Alan Jeffreys, Erroll Shand as Boxing Promoter Dan, Scotty Morrison as Himself, Kiel McNaughton as Himself, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself

Part Waru

Episode 1.08
July 10, 2015
W: Dane Giraud
D: Kiel McNaughton

Has Tama's dream marriage sucked the kumara? And will George's wedding to Debbie make an honest man of him?

With: Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses, Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Glen Levy as Al Brown, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Shadon Meredith as Stan Leota, Vivaki McNaughton as Valentina, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Ani-Piki Tuari as Lady, Bruce Hopkins as Maurice Partridge, Donogh Rees as Esther Partridge, Sadelle Fe'ao as Jacinta, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Nicola Kawana as Judge Judy, Roimata Fox as Elizabeth's Lawyer, Cynthia Leuthart as Cynthia Alpert, Millen Baird as Tama's Dad - Roy, Awahina Rose Ashby as Tama's Mum - Harata, Rawiri Jobe as George's Dad - Tipene, Katrina Wesseling as George's Mum - Cynthia, Tomai Ihaia as Elizabeth's Mum - Mere, Nureyev Gillespie as Young Tama, Ropata Matthews as Scruffy, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Roko Babich as Himself, Moehau Hodges-Tai as Himself