The Bad Seed: episode guide


Episode 1

Sun, April 14, 2019 (8:40)
Written by Sarah-Kate Lynch and Joss King
Directed by Helena Brooks

Simon Lampton looks like he has the ideal life, but everything unravels when neighbour, Julia Stevens, is murdered and Simon’s dysfunctional childhood comes back to haunt him.

Starring: Matt Minto as Simon Lampton, Dean O’Gorman as Ford Lampton, Jodie Hillock as Karen Lampton, Chelsie Preston Crayford as Roza Hallwright, Madeleine McCarthy as Elke Lampton, Zoe Jansson-Bush as Claire Lampton, Xavier Horan as David Hallwright, Madeleine Sami as Detective Marie Da Silva

With: Keporah Torrance as Mereana, Vinnie Bennett as Detective Bennett, Scott Wills as Gregan, Calvin Tuteao as Ed, Glen Levy as Gary, Michelle Langstone as Diane, Mick Innes as Nelf, Lucy Wigmore as Paula, JJ Fong as Tish, Mayen Mehta as Detective Singh, Amanda Billing as Super Intendant Jane Evans, Kelson Henderson as Arty Cole, Leon Wadham as Matt Logan, Jackie Geurts as Julia Stevens, Andrew Grainger as John Stevens, Renee Lyons as Ann, Danny Mulheron as Frank Lampton, Van Dean Borich as Young Simon, Monty White as Young Ford, Reece Jones as Marcus, Ellie Dann as Izzy, Fasitua Amosa as Garage Barman, Ben Van Lier as Newsreader, Preston O'Brien as Pool Cleaner

Episode 2

Mon, April 15, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Michael Beran, Sarah-Kate Lynch and Joss King
Directed by Mike Smith

Simon begins to lose it emotionally as police pressure intensifies and his personal life crumbles. Ford helps and hinders his brother. Meanwhile, Roza drops a bombshell on Simon.

With: Keporah Torrance as Mereana, Vinnie Bennett as Detective Bennett, Scott Wills as Gregan, Calvin Tuteao as Ed, Glen Levy as Gary, Michelle Langstone as Diane, Mick Innes as Nelf, Lucy Wigmore as Paula, JJ Fong as Tish, Mayen Mehta as Detective Singh, Amanda Billing as Super Intendant Jane Evans, Kelson Henderson as Arty Cole, Hannah Marshall as Tamara Goldwater, Leon Wadham as Matt Logan, Jackie Geurts as Julia Stevens, Josie Ryan as Janet, Reece Jones as Marcus, Ellie Dann as Izzy, Van Dean Borich as Young Simon, Monty White as Young Ford, Aruna Po-Ching as Alia

Episode 3

Tue, April 16, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Sarah-Kate Lynch, Michael Beran and Joss King
Directed by Caroline Bell-Booth

Roza finally confesses her secret to David. Karen’s had enough of Simon’s lying and kicks him out. Ford and Simon are forced to confront their violent father.

With: Keporah Torrance as Mereana, Vinnie Bennett as Detective Bennett, Scott Wills as Gregan, Calvin Tuteao as Ed, Glen Levy as Gary, Mayen Mehta as Detective Singh, Kelson Henderson as Arty Cole, Danny Mulheron as Frank Lampton, Leon Wadham as Matt Logan, Josie Ryan as Janet, Reece Jones as Marcus, Ellie Dann as Izzy, Phil Peleton as Graham, Fasitua Amosa as Garage Barman, Vicky Haughton as Pat Greville, Monty White as Young Ford

Episode 4

Wed, April 17, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Sarah-Kate Lynch and Joss King
Directed by Caroline Bell-Booth

Karen and Roza declare war. Roza has an emotional breakdown and overdoses. Simon is suspected of the murder of an investigative journalist and Ford manipulates Simon’s misfortune.

With: Keporah Torrance as Mereana, Vinnie Bennett as Detective Bennett, Scott Wills as Gregan, Calvin Tuteao as Ed, Glen Levy as Gary, Michelle Langstone as Diane, Mayen Mehta as Detective Singh, Amanda Billing as Super Intendant Jane Evans, Kelson Henderson as Arty Cole, Hannah Marshall as Tamara Goldwater, Leon Wadham as Matt Logan, Josie Ryan as Janet, Christine Bartlett as Marj, Lucy Wigmore as Paula [uncredited]

Episode 5

Thu, April 18, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Sarah-Kate Lynch and Joss King
Directed by Mike Smith

Simon has a realisation about the murder but can’t convince the cops. Roza has a double celebration on Election Day.

With: Keporah Torrance as Mereana, Vinnie Bennett as Detective Bennett, Scott Wills as Gregan, Calvin Tuteao as Ed, Glen Levy as Gary, Michelle Langstone as Diane, JJ Fong as Tish, Mick Innes as Nelf, Mayen Mehta as Detective Singh, Kelson Henderson as Arty Cole, Danny Mulheron as Frank Lampton, Leon Wadham as Matt Logan, Reece Jones as Marcus, Ellie Dann as Izzy, Ben Van Lier as Newsreader, Alex Walker as TV Presenter, Kahurangi Carter as Political Panelist, Van Dean Borich as Young Simon, Monty White as Young Ford, Mel Odedra as Shopkeeper Bronwyn Turei as Tui