Thank God You're Here: episode guide

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Episode 5.01 (42)

Wed, August 02, 2023 (10)
684,000 viewers (5th)

  1. Aaron Chen as a firefighter giving a fire safety talk to school children
  2. Julia Zemiro as a woman questioned by border security about the contents of her baggage
  3. Urzila Carlson as victorian-era woman caught between duelling suitors
  4. Mark Bonanno as a tech billionaire appearing on a late-night talk show
  5. Group: Aussie Star Search

Host: Celia Paquola

Guest Judge: Glenn Robbins

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Riley Nottingham, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle, Nicola Parry

Appearing as themselves: Todd McKenney, Ryan Moloney

Additional cast: James Ao, Charlize Costantin, Caleb Lee, Eliza Perry, Zev Roitman, Hugo Sheppard, Charlotte Williams

Episode 5.02 (43)

Wed, August 09, 2023
535,000 viewers (9th)

  1. Lloyd Langford as colonel briefing his soldiers before a mission to capture a drug lord
  2. Geraldine Hickey as 40-year-old still working in fast food answering parents' questions about her life
  3. Luke McGregor as medieval general speaking to the King's war council
  4. Fifi Box as 'Butch', the Top Dog of Cell Block J
  5. Group: live coverage of the Federal election

Guest Judge: Judith Lucy

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Macie Daniel, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle

Supporting cast: Alexei Bariesheff, Nancy Bellofiore, Taylor Bogrand, Idi Nhiwatiwa

Episode 5.03 (44)

Wed, August 23, 2023
442,000 viewers (12th)

  1. Danielle Walker as co-host of new dating show "Seduction Cove".
  2. Guy Montgomery as designer introducing features of new smart phone
  3. Virginia Gay as nursing sister answering for her vices
  4. Aaron Chen as jewelry store owner serving a wealthy client
  5. Group: press conference for a reunited band

Guest Judge: Tony Martin

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Macie Daniel, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle

Supporting cast: Firdi Billimoria, Aashish Choudhary, Brooke Morabito, Will Weatheritt

Note: episode was delayed from the 16th to avoid competing with the Australia vs England women's World Cup semifinal

Episode 5.04 (45)

Wed, August 30, 2023
556,000 viewers (7th)

  1. He Huang as wellness guru Dr Sue on morning TV
  2. Ross Noble as astronaut giving pre-launch interview
  3. Emma Holland as colonial era woman visiting her dying father
  4. Hamish Blake as member of group pitching a new croquet league
  5. Group: Love on the Land reality series reunion

Guest Judge: Josh Lawson

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Macie Daniel, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle, Ben Russell

Supporting cast: Taylor Bogrand

Episode 5.05 (46)

Wed, September 06, 2023
451,000 viewers (10th)

  1. Ray O'Leary as a matador before his bull fight
  2. Michelle Brasier as trainee baker receiving a performance review
  3. Marty Sheargold as co-host of children's TV series Kidz Corner
  4. Julia Morris as lady detective Ms Langford solving a murder most foul
  5. Group: coverage of the funeral of Lord Vincent Applegreen

Guest Judge: Peter Helliar

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Nicola Parry, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle

Supporting cast: Fabricio Amansi, Micaela Guarnaccia, Jacob Leaney, Violeta Brau Mugica, Yannick Plinke

Episode 5.06 (47)

Wed, September 13, 2023
463,000 viewers (10th)

  1. Frankie McNair as school co-captain giving the Valedictorian address
  2. Lloyd Langford as vacationer returning a rental car
  3. Julia Zemiro as Duchess du Deplas, the most desirable woman in all the courts of Europe
  4. Joel Creasey as chef on Kompetition Kitchen
  5. Group: criminals planning a heist

Guest Judge: Colin Lane

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Macie Daniel, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Nicola Parry, Barney Pollock, Amy Ruffle, Ben Russell

Appearing as themselves: Poh Ling Yeow

Supporting cast: Loretta Nasello, Taylor Bogrand, Tadashi Nakase, George Janev

Episode 5.07 (48)

Wed, September 20, 2023
464,000 viewers (10th)

  1. Melanie Bracewell as party girl princess
  2. Rhys Nicholson as Roman general appearing before the emperor
  3. Dane Simpson as wildlife centre employee presenting to children
  4. Urzila Carlson as an "I'm a Celebrity…" reality contestant
  5. Group: morning tv show

Guest Judge: Adam Hills

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Macie Daniel, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Nicola Parry, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle, Ben Russell

Appearing as themselves: Grant Denyer

Supporting cast: Alberta Brudan, Jaylen Nagloo, Anthony Selemidis

Episode 5.08 (49 - final)

Wed, September 27, 2023
463,000 viewers (11th)

  1. Kitty Flanagan as resort manager dealing with upset customers
  2. Marty Sheargold as "Dr Love" on Morning Chat discussing his new book
  3. Emma Holland as co-creator of LuminoSkin pitching to investors
  4. Guy Montgomery as 1940s nightclub owner
  5. Group: crew of intergalactic starship and adversary

Guest Judges: Glenn Robbins and Tom Gleisner

Ensemble cast: Heidi Arena, Pedro Cooray, Macie Daniel, Jason Geary, Tiana Hogben, Jake Lonergan, Riley Nottingham, Nicola Parry, Barney Pollock, Carlo Ritchie, Amy Ruffle, Ben Russell

Appearing as themselves: Ed Kavalee, Miguel Maestre

Supporting cast: Firdi Billimoria, Deilyn Guzman, Jacob Leaney

Extras: Charlie Savva, Brittany Wood

Voice Over: Danny O'Grady