Head High: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Episode 2.01 (7)

Monday, August 09, 2021
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Tim Worrall

It's the beginning of a new rugby season and Southdown and St Isaac's both have plans for domination. Imogen's latest claims send ripple effects through St Isaacs.

Starring: Miriama McDowell as Renee O'Kane, Craig Hall as Vince O'Kane, Jayden Daniels as Mana Roberts, Lionel Wellington as Tai Roberts, Te Ao O Hinepehinga Rauna as Aria O'Kane, Brooklyn Nathan as Riley Deering

With: Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Jacob Masters as Scotty Crockford, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Jordi Webber as Cruz Kingi, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Brooklyn Nathan as Riley Deering, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Jules Robertson as Leila, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Meilin Wu as Xanthe, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Jeremiah Tauamiti as Constable Jason, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Amy Waller as Constable Erin, Stephen Brunton as Mr Lynch, Ben Black as Henry

Episode 2.02 (8)

Monday, August 16, 2021
Written by Shoshana McCallum
Directed by Tim Worrall

The whanau come together to remember their brother. Aria is disheartened to discover that Nico might have his eye on someone else.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Jordi Webber as Cruz Kingi, Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Toby Leach as Sergeant Garner, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Meilin Wu as Xanthe, Ben Black as Henry, Nivi Summer as Jade, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Michael Saccente as Mr Baddley, Jeremiah Tauamiti as Constable Jason

Episode 2.03 (9)

Monday, August 23, 2021
Written by Albert Belz, Kate McDermott
Directed by Awanui Simich-Pene

Mitch brings in the big guns in order to win an Old Boys game against Southdown. Mana is horrified to discover his one night stand is not who she claimed to be.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Andi Crown as Gabrielle Deering, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Jordi Webber as Cruz Kingi, Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Meilin Wu as Xanthe, Tania Nolan as Cammy, Narelle Ahrens as Ms Addison, Paul Glover as Karl, Blair Strang as Neil, Michael Saccente as Mr Baddley, Romy Hooper as Cara, Amy Waller as Constable Erin

Episode 2.04 (10)

Monday, August 30, 2021
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Awanui Simich-Pene

Vince and Mitch go on a hunt to bring home a missing player. Mana struggles with his feelings for Frankie. Renee is dealt a devastating blow.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Andi Crown as Gabrielle Deering, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Jordi Webber as Cruz Kingi, Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jacob Masters as Scotty Crockford, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Toby Leach as Sergeant Garner, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Meilin Wu as Xanthe, Violet O'Halloran as Jodie, Helene Wong as Jan, Samuel Haynes as Lachie Crockford, Lucinda Hare as Colleen, Amy Waller as Constable Erin

Episode 2.05 (11)

Monday, September 06, 2021
Written by Stacy Gregg
Directed by Damon Fepulea'i

Renee struggles with her emotion. Tai worries for Imogen. Mitch tries to come between Nico and Steven. Jesse and Gabrielle make a decision that one of them will soon regret.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Andi Crown as Gabrielle Deering, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jacob Masters as Scotty Crockford, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Toby Leach as Sergeant Garner, Roimata Fox as Ngahuia, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Jordi Webber as Cruz Kingi, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Meilin Wu as Xanthe, Violet O'Halloran as Jodie, Alex Hall as Neve, Ben Black as Henry, Jane Matthews as Norelle, Stephen Brunton as Mr. Lynch, Jeremiah Tauamiti as Constable Jason, Te Kauri Wihongi as Kaumātua Leader

Episode 2.06 (12)

Monday, September 13, 2021
Written by Shoshana McCallum
Directed by Damon Fepulea'i

Vince and Renee struggle to get their relationship back on track, Mana learns some startling news about Jesse and the St Isaac's Ball creates all sorts of drama.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Andi Crown as Gabrielle Deering, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jacob Masters as Scotty Crockford, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Toby Leach as Sergeant Garner, Roimata Fox as Ngahuia, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Meilin Wu as Xanthe, Violet O'Halloran as Jodie, Alex Hall as Neve, Ben Black as Henry, Stephen Brunton as Mr. Lynch, Jeremiah Tauamiti as Constable Jason, Tracy Lee Gray as Marcus' Mum, Will Wallace as Simon Grimstone, Tania Nolan as Cammy, Narelle Ahrens as Ms Addison, Helene Wong as Jan

Episode 2.07 (13)

Monday, September 20, 2021
Written by Albert Belz, Kate McDermott
Directed by Katie Wolfe

Mana's good deed gets him in a whole lot of trouble and threatens his rugby career. Tai and Imogen go hunting for information. Vince and Renee come apart.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Andi Crown as Gabrielle Deering, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jacob Masters as Scotty Crockford, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Toby Leach as Sergeant Garner, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Violet O'Halloran as Jodie, Alex Hall as Neve, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Will Wallace as Simon Grimstone, Ruby Hansen as Candice, Michael Saccente as Mr Baddley, Riya Singh as Ishani, Tania Nolan as Cammy, Amy Waller as Constable Erin, Luci Hare as Colleen

Note: The Dawns, the band at the start of the show, used their performance on Head High as an opportunity to record a video for their song, Alibi.

Episode 2.08 (14 - finale)

Monday, September 27, 2021
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Katie Wolfe

It's finals day and the O'Kane's must all decide which team they are on. Imogen and Tai make sure JW is rattled. Renee makes a decision about her future.

With: Joe Naufahu as Jesse Roberts, Andi Crown as Gabrielle Deering, Theresa Healey as Dianne Vining, Alvin Maharaj as Rajiv Patel, Mike Edward as John White (JW), Holly Shervey as Frankie, Jacob Masters as Scotty Crockford, Jaime McDermott as Imogen Grimstone, Richard Crouchley as Steven Grimstone, Manuka Luiten-Apirana as Shardae, Dylan Thuraisingham as Nico Besham, Robbie Magasiva as Mitch, Toby Leach as Sergeant Garner, Shweta Tomar as Priya Patel, Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Zeke, Kahukura Royal as Miti, Jules Robertson as Leila, Zac O'Meagher as Sam, Duncan MacIntyre as Marcus, Ezryus Tagaloa-Leniu as Matt, Lilo Vaigafa as Beatrix, Violet O'Halloran as Jodie, Alex Hall as Neve, Paul Glover as Karl, Alex Tunui as Megan Raksha Thavaraja as Binita, Tania Nolan as Cammy, Jeremiah Tauamiti as Constable Jason, Amy Waller as Constable Erin, Samuel Haynes as Lachie Crockford, Mirabai Pease as Madison, Ben Black as Henry, Luci Hare as Colleen