New Zealand Television: Head Girl: episode guide

Head Girl: episode guide

Episode 1

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
May 27, 2026
Written by Harry McNaughton
Directed by Robyn Grace

Three Wellington flatmates try to figure out life in their 20s — Flo wants to be a poet, Dee wants to have a good time, and Sadie wants to be perfect. But they seem to be getting in each other’s way.

Cast: Nī Dekkers-Reihana as Flo, Liv Parker as Dee, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Sadie, Timmie Cameron as Emily, Michelle Langstone as Petra, Arlo Gibson as Elijah, Lachie Oliver-Kirby as Djared, Scotty Cotter as Kingi, Kirk Torrance as Wiremu, Jodie Rimmer as Caro, Richard Lambeth as Ryan Cargill, Christopher Plank as Julian Cargill, Daniel Goodwin as BATS Poet, Greta Gregory as BATS MC, Zac Bell as Hamish, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nige, Dan Crowley as Investor

Episode 2

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
May 27, 2026
Written by Ana Chaya Scotney & Natalie Medlock and Harry McNaughton
Directed by Robyn Grace

Sadie finds out some confronting truths from boyfriend Djared, while an enamoured Elijah tries to match Dee’s wild behaviour. Flo starts stealing poetry ideas to meet her publishing deadline.

Cast: Nī Dekkers-Reihana as Flo, Liv Parker as Dee, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Sadie, Timmie Cameron as Emily, Michelle Langstone as Petra, Arlo Gibson as Elijah, Lachie Oliver-Kirby as Djared, Scotty Cotter as Kingi, Kirk Torrance as Wiremu, Dennis Zhang as Paul, Christopher Plank as Julian Cargill, Rachael Wood as CrossFit Sue, Joe Toto as Matthew, Demons of Noon as Heavy Metal Band,

Episode 3

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
May 27, 2026
Written by Dana Leaming and Harry McNaughton
Directed by Robyn Grace

Flo is upset when her mother interferes and Emily gives her poetry some feedback. Sadie falls behind in her thesis and offends her protege. Dee hits up the welfare office for some much-needed funds.

Cast: Nī Dekkers-Reihana as Flo, Liv Parker as Dee, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Sadie, Timmie Cameron as Emily, Michelle Langstone as Petra, Lachie Oliver-Kirby as Djared, Arlo Gibson as Elijah, Scotty Cotter as Kingi, Kirk Torrance as Wiremu, Jodie Rimmer as Caro, Akinehi Munroe as Mãia, Jason Fitch as Security Guard, Donogh Rees as Brenda, Jaishree Shingade as Welfare Woman, Matthew J Smith as Keith

Episode 4

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
May 27, 2026
Written by Lealani Siaosi
Directed by Robyn Grace

Flo is confronted by Emily about her poetry inspiration sources, while Sadie pulls an all-nighter to complete her thesis. Dee hooks up with half of Wellington before tragedy strikes the flat.

Cast: Nī Dekkers-Reihana as Flo, Liv Parker as Dee, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Sadie, Timmie Cameron as Emily, Michelle Langstone as Petra, Arlo Gibson as Elijah, Lachie Oliver-Kirby as Djared, Scotty Cotter as Kingi, Kirk Torrance as Wiremu, Akinehi Munroe as Mãia, Ryan Richards as Jack the Naked Guy, Dane Dawson as Chris the Finance Guy, Charlotte Ryan as Poetry Panel MC, Nathan Joe as Poetry Panel Guest, Richard Lambeth as Ryan Cargill, Christopher Plank as Julian Cargill, Claire Chitham as Jane, Stephan Papps as Oscar

Episode 5

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
May 27, 2026
Written by Natalie Medlock
Directed by Robyn Grace

Flo is determined to carry on without Sadie and Dee. But after pulling an audacious stunt at her mother’s birthday party, and her old high school, she finds herself scared and alone. Or is she?

Cast: Nī Dekkers-Reihana as Flo, Liv Parker as Dee, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Sadie, Arlo Gibson as Elijah, Lachie Oliver-Kirby as Djared, Jodie Rimmer as Caro, Richard Lambeth as Ryan Cargill, Laura Hill as Mrs Malbridge, Pearl Holden as Student 1, Foua Mia Kearns as Student 2, Tino Lendis as Dinner Party Guest, Shoko O'Brien as Dinner Party Guest

Episode 6