Happiness: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Episode 2.01 (7)

Thursday, October 29, 2026 (Three)
Written by Madeleine Sami
Directed by Robyn Grace

The rift with Jacqui inspires Charlie to a new high-tech direction for Pizazz’s latest musical, Sherlock.

Cast: Harry McNaughton as Charlie Summers, Rebecca Gibney as Gaye Summers, Jessie Lawrence as Jacqui James, Marshayla Christie as Gloria Rameka, Peter Hambleton as Adrian Templeton, Bronwyn Bradley as Nicky Maclean, Henry Auva'a as Connor Onosa'i, Joel Granger as Adam Whitford, Maaka Pohatu as Mikaere Dean, Melody Lui-Webster as Mia So'otaga, RV Quijano as Ezra Lapuz, Michèle Hine as Dolly "Tea Lady", Yvette Parsons as June "Tea Lady", Christina Asher as Maria "Tea Lady", Michael Whalley as Jonathan Paxton, Michaela MacFarlane as Jodene Robson
Ensemble: Rebekah Head, Julie Herbert, Kiah Hungerford, Caleb James Muller, Mustaq Missouri, Sami Nieschmidt, Mya Pritchard, Jack Shatford, Te Ohorere Williams

Episode 2.02 (8)

Thursday, November 05, 2026 (Three)
Written by Hannah Reilly
Directed by Robyn Grace

Gaye struggles with escalating debt as Charlie’s vision for a cutting-edge Sherlock gets grander.

Cast: Harry McNaughton as Charlie Summers, Rebecca Gibney as Gaye Summers, Jessie Lawrence as Jacqui James, Marshayla Christie as Gloria Rameka, Peter Hambleton as Adrian Templeton, Bronwyn Bradley as Nicky Maclean, Henry Auva'a as Connor Onosa'i, Joel Granger as Adam Whitford, Maaka Pohatu as Mikaere Dean, Melody Lui-Webster as Mia So'otaga, RV Quijano as Ezra Lapuz, Michèle Hine as Dolly "Tea Lady", Yvette Parsons as June "Tea Lady", Christina Asher as Maria "Tea Lady", Michael Whalley as Jonathan Paxton, Shimpal Lelisi as Darren Vakaafi, Carrie Green as Hana Dean
Ensemble: Rebekah Head, Julie Herbert, Kiah Hungerford, Caleb James Muller, Mustaq Missouri, Sami Nieschmidt, Mya Pritchard, Jack Shatford, Te Ohorere Williams

Episode 2.03 (9)

Thursday, November 12, 2026 (Three)
Written by Finnius Teppett
Directed by Robyn Grace

A theatre blackout brings a chilly portent for Charlie’s Sherlock and a stormy end to Mikaere’s lead role.

Cast: Harry McNaughton as Charlie Summers, Rebecca Gibney as Gaye Summers, Jessie Lawrence as Jacqui James, Marshayla Christie as Gloria Rameka, Peter Hambleton as Adrian Templeton, Bronwyn Bradley as Nicky Maclean, Henry Auva'a as Connor Onosa'i, Joel Granger as Adam Whitford, Maaka Pohatu as Mikaere Dean, Melody Lui-Webster as Mia So'otaga, RV Quijano as Ezra Lapuz, Michèle Hine as Dolly "Tea Lady", Yvette Parsons as June "Tea Lady", Christina Asher as Maria "Tea Lady", Michael Whalley as Jonathan Paxton, Carrie Green as Hana Dean
Ensemble: Rebekah Head, Julie Herbert, Kiah Hungerford, Caleb James Muller, Mustaq Missouri, Sami Nieschmidt, Mya Pritchard, Jack Shatford, Te Ohorere Williams