TV series
Good News Weekend
1998–, English, on ABC TV.
Good News Weekend, a ten-week special, focussed more strongly on popular culture than the news and frequently featured musical guests and stand-up performers. The shows were broadcast live, with the exception of a few prerecorded sketches. From Wikipedia.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E10: 15 August 1998
Aired 15 August 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Paul McDermottHimself (Host) · 10 ep
- Mikey RobinsHimself (Team Captain) · 10 ep
- Julie McCrossinHerself (Team Captain) · 10 ep
- Paul LivingstonFlacco · 10 ep
- Steve AbbottThe Sandman · 10 ep
- Fiona HorneHerself · 3 ep
- Kim HopeHerself · 3 ep
- Mark TrevorrowHimself · 3 ep
- Tanya BulmerHerself · 2 ep
- Peter BernerHimself · 2 ep
- Amanda KellerHerself · 2 ep
- Zoe CaridesHerself · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 June 1998
- Network
- ABC TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Good News Weekend: quick answers
Is Good News Weekend worth watching?
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How many seasons of Good News Weekend are there?
Good News Weekend has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Good News Weekend finished?
Good News Weekend is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Good News Weekend on?
Good News Weekend isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Good News Weekend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Good News Weekend?
If you liked Good News Weekend, try Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Rachel Maddow Show, My Name Is Earl.