TV series
Rude Awakenings
2007, English, on TVNZ 1. Created by Garth Maxwell.
Rude Awakenings centres on two families who live next door to each other in a fashionable street in Ponsonby, a suburb of Auckland. The Rush family has just moved to their newly renovated house from a lifestyle block in Kumeu. They immediately hit a wrong chord with their new neighbours, the Short family.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
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Latest episode
S1 E11: Full Exposure
Aired 20 April 2007
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Garth MaxwellCreator
- Danielle CormackDimitry Rush · 11 ep
- Patrick WilsonArthur Short · 11 ep
- Marise WipaniSharon Short · 11 ep
- Rose McIverConstance Short · 11 ep
- Carl BlandStuart Rush · 11 ep
- Hannah Tasker-PolandAmber Short · 11 ep
- Jaxin HallJulian Rush · 11 ep
- Claire van BeekWaitress · 2 ep
- Paul HenryMorning Host · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 February 2007
- Last aired
- 20 April 2007
- Network
- TVNZ 1
- Language
- English
- Country
- New Zealand
- Type
- Scripted
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Rude Awakenings: quick answers
Is Rude Awakenings worth watching?
Rude Awakenings doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Rude Awakenings are there?
Rude Awakenings has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Rude Awakenings finished?
Yes. Rude Awakenings ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Rude Awakenings on?
Rude Awakenings isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Rude Awakenings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rude Awakenings yet.
What shows are like Rude Awakenings?
If you liked Rude Awakenings, try Tyler Perry's Zatima, Eight Is Enough, The Game.
Who created Rude Awakenings?
Rude Awakenings was created by Garth Maxwell and stars Danielle Cormack, Patrick Wilson, Marise Wipani.