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  • 2006-02-17T10:00:00Z on ABC
  • 25m
  • 11h 5m (26 episodes)
  • Australia
  • English
  • Comedy
A satirical current affairs show presented by The Chaser team. Regular segments include Pursuit Trivia, Ad Road Test, the Surprise Spruiker and Mr. Ten Questions.

26 episodes

Series Premiere

2006-02-17T10:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2006-02-17T10:00:00Z26m
  1. Kerry Packer's memorial service and memorial fund.
    Chris and Craig discuss the televised funeral and memorial to the late Kerry Packer, and then try to collect money for their own Kerry Packer Memorial fund.

  2. Mega-Cheese crust pizza.
    Presenting the latest ad for pizza with more cheese than ever before!

  3. Pursuit Trivia
    This question goes to Stephen Smith, the Shadow Industrial Relations Minister:
    What is the world's second highest mountain?
    He did not guess the correct answer: K2.

  4. The Surprise Spruiker
    Andrew introduces his Surprise Spruiker for those who need it most. This week, those receiving his charity are:
    Giorgio Armani; The Department of Workplace Relations; and The Department of Immigration.

  5. A Message from Osama Bin Laden
    Bin Laden admits he's responsible for all the evil in the world...except for the Up-Late Game Show with the Hotdogs.

  6. AWB Corporate box; Big Day Out Sniffer Dogs; Australian flag fashion.

  7. This week's subliminal message.

  8. The Road to Turin
    Chris and Andrew are thoroughly practicing their ice-skating for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Turin.

  9. Charles Firth in the USA
    Charles interviews football fans about the Superbowl.

  10. In Other News...
    AWB kick-back scandal; Abortion pill UR486; Eddie McGuire; New footage of Iraq prisoner abuse; Bali 9 execution.

  11. Evade Aid
    A live concert event to raise money for Packer's tax bill.

  12. What have we learned from Current Affairs this week?
    Lesson 1: Dodgy Guys. How to spot a dodgy guy, and dangerous car parks.

  13. Mr. Ten Questions
    This week he meets Hugh Jackman.

  14. Danish cartoons on Danna Vale's website.

2006-02-24T10:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2006-02-24T10:00:00Z26m

1: Winter Olympics
Chris and Craig congratulate Australia's most successful Winter Olympics teams, reporting on an impressive medal tally.

2: Promoting Today on Sunrise
Chas reveals why the Today show performs so badly in morning talk show ratings, and how he improves their ratings.

3: Saddam Hussein Trial
"I may be a monster... but I'd never stoop so low as to get involved with those two."

4: Surprise Spruiker - AWB
Andrew's public relation service, the Surprise Spruiker, cures the AWB's image problem.

5: Beazley Biggest Loser
Follow one man's quest to loose 25 kilograms, and 3 federal elections.

6: Famous Faceoff - Newsreaders
Jucinta Timann and Richard Morecroft go head-to-head with some tounge twisting headlines to find Australia's best newsreader.

7: Bonehead Challenge
Jules see how many minutes it takes before some bonehead ruins their news cross.

8: Firth in the USA - Guns
Charles Firth hits a Texan gun show to find out why American's love guns so much.

9: Current Affairs - Experts
Lesson 2: How to spot an expert, and how easy is it to look like an expert?

10: Mr Ten Questions - Charlize Theron
Mr Ten Questions meets Charlize Theron.

11: In Other News
Bill Clinton visits Australia, AWB transport costs, Big Bird Flu, Ian Thorpe catches a virus, Ben Cousins caught drink driving, and a very good news story.

12: Tropfest Entry
Chris has trouble using the signature item in his Tropfest entry.

2006-03-03T10:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2006-03-03T10:00:00Z25m

1: Rug Clearance Sale Ads
It’s the Rug Emporium's absolutely, positively, definitely closing down this time sale!

2: Where the bloody hell are you?
After the reaction to a recent overseas advertising campaign, Chris and Craig test a few of their own slogans to promote Australia to tourists.

3: Howard 10 Years Tribute
The Chaser team celebrates John Howard’s tenth year as Prime Minister with clips highlighting his time in office.

4: Message from Osama Bin Laden – Dancing with the Stars
Osama Bin Laden expresses his distaste with not being asked to perform on Dancing with the Stars.

5: Pursuit Trivia – Backstreet Boys
This question goes to the Backstreet Boys:
In Geography, what is the capital of Australia?
None of the Backstreet Boys guessed the correct answer: Canberra.

6: Mosman Mosque
Julian unveils plans to build a Muslim Mosque in Mosman, a suburb named as among the most racially intolerant in the country, and gauges local’s reactions.

7: Rug Warehouse Clearance #2
Trust us, this time we're not kidding; it's the "We Really And Truly Are Closing Down For Sure Sale"!

8: Firth in the USA – Cool
Charles Firth hits the street of New York to find out why America is so cool.

9: Commvenience
Which bank?

10: In Other News
Peter Costello gets tough on radical extremism; Tony Abbott withdraws comments; Trevor Flugge’s AWB claims; Channel Nine’s new logo; David Beckham does math; and ABC denies any leftwing-bias allegations.

11: Brokeback Mountain – Christian Edition
A sneak preview Ang Lee’s more Christian-friendly version of Brokeback Mountain.

12: The Complete Walks of John Howard DVD
Featuring Mr. Howard’s most memorable walks, with commentary!

13: Current Affairs – Visualisations
Lesson 3: Using visualisations to explain complex stories.

14: Crazy Warehouse Guy – McDonalds
The Crazy Warehouse Guy visits McDonalds.

15: Finally, Tonight...
It may be time to put away the talking Boonie, but VB have brought out another drinking spor

2006-03-10T10:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2006-03-10T10:00:00Z25m

In this episode, the Chaser attacks targets such as The Commonwealth Games, Phillip Ruddick, The Cronulla riots, and Heath Ledger.

2006-03-17T10:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2006-03-17T10:00:00Z25m

The 5th episode in the Chaser's war on everything.

2006-03-24T10:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2006-03-24T10:00:00Z25m

Episode 6 in the Chaser's war on everything.

2006-03-31T10:00:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 2006-03-31T10:00:00Z25m

1: French Protests
Craig goes out onto the streets to see if he can French-up Australia's protests of the new IR laws.

2: Family Contracts
In Britain, McDonald's if offering family contracts, which means if you can't turn up for a shift you can send one of the members of your family. But what if other types of jobs allowed this?

3: Pursuit Trivia - Malcolm Turnbull Part 1
This weeks first question: In Science and Nature, Io is a moon of which gaseous planet?
Malcolm did not guess the correct answer: Jupiter.

4: Warehouse Guy - Cinema
This week the Crazy Warehouse Guy goes to the movies!

5: Name Our Next Cyclone
Julian goes around to different top-company-heads to see if they'd like to buy the naming rights to the next cyclone.

6: ABC Promo - Director's Cut
With director's commentary.

7: Ad Roadtest - Napisan
How would people REALLY react if you charged into their home with a camera crew and started pouring stains all over their clothes?

8: Cracked Pepper
There's nothing Chris hates more than those waiters who constantly interrupt meals offering cracked pepper, but how much worse would it be if they decided to spread beyond restaurants?

9: Pursuit Trivia - Malcolm Turnbull Part 2
This weeks 2nd question: Who won the 2002 Melbourne Cup?
Malcolm once again did not guess the correct answer: Media Puzzle.

10: In Other News...
IR dismissal laws; Relations with Indonesia; AWB Downer inquiry; Vega; Robert McCallum.

10: Firth in the USA
Charles tries to get into Skull & Bones, the most secret and powerful society on Earth.

11: Celebrity Solitaire
Get ready for TV's exciting new card game: Celebrity Solitaire, this week featuring Andrew O'Keefe.

12: Statue Busking Made Easy
Simply rig yourself up an actual statue and watch the money pile up!

13: Credits Song
"They always run credits over my song..."

2006-04-07T10:30:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 2006-04-07T10:30:00Z25m

Macquarie Bank tolls
A Message From Osama bin Laden
Surprise Spruiker
Chas calls a phone sex line
Firth in the USA
Monty Python.
Mr. Ten Questions
What Have We Learned From Current Affaris This Week?
When a Telemarketer Calls
In Other News
Door Bouncer Challenge

2006-04-28T10:30:00Z

1x09 Episode 9

1x09 Episode 9

  • 2006-04-28T10:30:00Z25m

The 9th episode in the Chaser's war.

2006-05-05T10:30:00Z

1x10 Episode 10

1x10 Episode 10

  • 2006-05-05T10:30:00Z26m

The 10th episode in the Chaser's war.

2006-05-12T10:30:00Z

1x11 Episode 11

1x11 Episode 11

  • 2006-05-12T10:30:00Z26m

The 11th episode in the Chaser's war.

2006-05-19T10:30:00Z

1x12 Episode 12

1x12 Episode 12

  • 2006-05-19T10:30:00Z26m

New Choppers, Crazy Warehouse Guy, Pre Tweens, Ad Road-test: Lynx.

2006-05-26T10:30:00Z

1x13 Episode 13

1x13 Episode 13

  • 2006-05-26T10:30:00Z26m

Parking Inspectors, Stocking Head, Channel 9 Promo, Hillsong Sketch

2006-06-02T10:30:00Z

1x14 Episode 14

1x14 Episode 14

  • 2006-06-02T10:30:00Z25m

Nude Calendar, Angelina's Babies, Janette for PM, Nicorette Ad Road Test

2006-06-23T10:30:00Z

1x15 Episode 15

1x15 Episode 15

  • 2006-06-23T10:30:00Z25m

The Chaser returns with Muslims photos, ASIO job applications, what have we learned from current affairs this week and Chas gets knighted!

2006-06-30T10:30:00Z

1x16 Episode 16

1x16 Episode 16

  • 2006-06-30T10:30:00Z26m

Send A Sign, Ken Done Code, Rockstars Famous Face Off, Ad Road Test Telstra

2006-07-07T10:30:00Z

1x17 Episode 17

1x17 Episode 17

  • 2006-07-07T10:30:00Z26m

Pushers trying to save on fuel
Are You Being Shagged?
Complaing about bus route numbers
Chas travelling in taxi boot
Meanwhile in Iran
Pursuit Trivia
Acting inappropriate in smart cars
Offering smart cars to people
Mr. Ten Questions
In Other News
Turkey slapping survey featuring actual turkey
Detective Superintendent Clive Pugh recites The Bard
What Have We Learned From Current Affairs This Week?;
Media-scrum for minor court cases
Pushing ride-on lawnmower, tank and plane to save fuel

2006-07-14T10:30:00Z

1x18 Episode 18

1x18 Episode 18

  • 2006-07-14T10:30:00Z26m

Hunting Japanese people for research
Surprise Spruiker
Citizens Infringement Officer
ABC Board Director
Wanker number plates
The Quinny-Roos
Cover of Cannibal Corpse's "Rancid Amputation"
Reading excerpts from Jonestown live on Alan Jones' 2GB radio show
What Have We Learned From Current Affairs This Week?;
Are You Being Shagged?
In Other News
Claiming World Cup victory for Australia
Thought for the Day with Alan Jones
Coles Supermarkets
Quinny-Roos

2006-07-21T10:30:00Z

1x19 Episode 19

1x19 Episode 19

  • 2006-07-21T10:30:00Z26m

In this episode are Bulldog fans, protesting animals wearing fur, and bellhops.

2006-07-28T10:30:00Z

1x20 Episode 20

1x20 Episode 20

  • 2006-07-28T10:30:00Z26m

Julioan pays $250 for an interview witrh Jetstars CEO, while Chris and his Horse come up against prejudice, and the horrific Mad Tofu Disease.

2006-08-04T10:30:00Z

1x21 Episode 21

1x21 Episode 21

  • 2006-08-04T10:30:00Z26m

Election Wrap
Best Parking Spot
Union Officials Ad
Japanese TV
Camel Solution
Election Watch: Unions
The Fixers: Oversize Popcorn, Violent MPs, Gagging McCelland
WHWLFCA: The Right Attitude

2006-08-11T10:30:00Z

1x22 Episode 22

1x22 Episode 22

  • 2006-08-11T10:30:00Z25m

Special Guest Paedophile: Mr Baldy.
Arrive at airport in large plastic bags.
Trojan Horse.
Australian Defence Force Birdman Rally.
Video Surveillance Test.
Medibank Private - Helping Members, Healthier Profits.
Dell Battery Explosions.
"World Famous" - Charles Firth in Kenya.
Little Britain Impersonations.
What Have Learned From Current Affairs This Week?;
Unsubstantiated Bullshit
Lesson 14: Fatties.
Bob Brown - In sport, what is BMX short for?
Rising Cost of University Degrees LPG Subsidy, Prince Harry Groping, Bali 9 sentence reductions.
Al Kyder and Terry Wrist.
Ford Focus

2006-08-18T10:30:00Z

1x23 Episode 23

1x23 Episode 23

  • 2006-08-18T10:30:00Z26m

Intro Joke; Special Guest Paedophile: Mr Baldy.
Stunt; Arrive at airport in large plastic bags.
What Have We Learned From History?: Trojan Horse.
Ad/Trailer; Australian Defence Force Birdman Rally.
Stunt; Video Surveillance Test.
Ad/Trailer; Medibank Private - Helping Members, Healthier Profits.
The Surprise Spruiker; Dell Battery Explosions.
Stunt; "World Famous" - Charles Firth in Kenya.
Ad/Trailer; Little Britain Impersonations.
What Have Learned From Current Affairs This Week?;
Unsubstantiated Bullshit
Lesson 14: Fatties.
Pursuit Trivia; Bob Brown - In sport, what is BMX short for? (Incorrect) (Bicycle Moto-Cross).
In Other News...; Rising Cost of University Degrees, LPG Subsidy, Prince Harry Groping, Bali 9 sentence reductions.
Stunt; Al Kyder and Terry Wrist.
Ad Road Test; Ford Focus

2006-08-25T10:30:00Z

1x24 Episode 24

1x24 Episode 24

  • 2006-08-25T10:30:00Z25m

Stunt; Steakhouse diners choosing their own cow
Ad/Trailer; Dongers - Parody of Hooters
Citizens Infringement Officer; Bad mobile phone ringtones
Ad/Trailer; 2006 Cameraman's Gift
Stunt; Burglary made easy
Stunt; Child-controlling medication
Scenes From The Life Of The Crazy Warehouse Guy; Calling a friend on a tram
In Other News;
Tony Abbott's opposition to stem cell research
Stunt; Tony Abbott hybrids
The Australian cricket team at boot camp
Darrell Hair accusing Pakistan of ball-tampering
US takeover of Coles Myer
Stunt; Price check on Coles
What Have We Learned From Current Affairs This Week?
Lesson 15: Moral Judgement
Naming and Shaming
Reasons to panic
Stunt; Shotgun
Ad/Trailer; Wankster Ringtones
Andrew Hansen's closing comment; New DVD available: 'How to Use the Last 15 Seconds of Your Show Plugging Shit'

2006-09-01T10:30:00Z

1x25 Episode 25

1x25 Episode 25

  • 2006-09-01T10:30:00Z26m

Telstra magician
Mr. Ten Questions
Australian Defence Force recruitment/conscription
Bonsai logging on Stateline
Prolix Songwriter
2:30 Report; Christian shows
Famous Face Off; Models, Annalise Braakensiek and Kate Fischer
Daggs
Jihad Jack Four Corners interview
Tom Cruise not allowed on Oprah
Gary Neiwand jailed
Junk food advertising blamed for childhood obesity
Coco Pops Monkey confronts Monica Trapaga
Amusement park
Godfreys vacuum cleaners
Daggs

Season Finale

2006-09-08T10:30:00Z

1x26 Episode 26

Season Finale

1x26 Episode 26

  • 2006-09-08T10:30:00Z26m

Jihad Jack.
The Surprise Spruiker; Persian Rug Warehouse
McDonald's upselling.
Baby names.
CarltonUnited 93.
Courtesy Bus (read comment below)
BoyBand
Are you Being Shagged?, Part 3.
Walking along the beach stunt and awards. Biggest overstatement, best comic turn, most number of nods during an interview, most dangerous place in Australia, wildest youths, most appearances by an expert and the slightly less crap than Today Tonight award.
Persian Rug Clearance commercial on DVD.
Al-Qaeda needs more members stunt and Scientology spiritual first aid stunt.
A Message From Osama Bin Laden.

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