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Based on an imaginary Australian current affairs program, "Frontline" combines invented events with real-life occurrences. It offers a realistic portrayal of our contemporary world.

Frontline is a satirical comedy on current affairs, featuring characters like Mike Moore (who believes he does most of the work but just reads the autocue),Brooke Vandenberg (the egotistical reporter),and others dealing with staff troubles. Despite skipping forward in time twice, the show maintains its quality as one of the top Australian shows ever made. From Season 2 onwards, writing credits are shared among Cilauro, Kennedy, Sitch, and Gleisner across virtually all episodes, while directing is also attributed to the same team.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Souffle Rises

1. The Souffle Rises

Aired: May 9, 1994

When Mike gets concerned about appearing light-weight, he makes an ill-advise...

Episode 2 The Desert Angel

2. The Desert Angel

Aired: May 16, 1994

Problems emerge when Frontline show a moving memorial to a missing aid worker...

Episode 3 City of Fear

3. City of Fear

Aired: May 23, 1994

The team do a story on a local serial killer. Mike has problems with his fan ...

Episode 4 She's Got the Look

4. She's Got the Look

Aired: May 30, 1994

When Brian hires an attractive female sports star as a Frontline presenter, s...

Episode 5 The Siege

5. The Siege

Aired: Jun 6, 1994

Mike does a live interview with a gunman who is holding his children hostage ...

Episode 6 Playing the Ego Card

6. Playing the Ego Card

Aired: Jun 13, 1994

Mike is looking to gain credibilty, so he travels to Bougainville to do a stu...

Episode 7 We Ain't Got Dames

7. We Ain't Got Dames

Aired: Jun 20, 1994

When the latest ratings show a decline in the number of female viewers, Front...

Episode 9 The Invisible Man

9. The Invisible Man

Aired: Jul 4, 1994

Brooke uses hidden cameras to do a series of stories. When Mike gets concerne...

Episode 10 Add Sex and Stir

10. Add Sex and Stir

Aired: Jul 11, 1994

Martin becomes unhappy when he is forced to take a holiday. Brooke does a sto...

Episode 11 Smaller Fish to Fry

11. Smaller Fish to Fry

Aired: Jul 18, 1994

As they prepare to re-negotiate their contracts for another year, the Frontli...

Episode 12 Judge and Jury

12. Judge and Jury

Aired: Jul 25, 1994

Brooke does a series of stories about a priest who has been accused of rape. ...

Episode 13 This Night of Nights

13. This Night of Nights

Aired: Aug 1, 1994

Mike has trouble finding someone to take with him on a date to the Logie Awards.

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Seasons: 3

Network: ABC TV

Genres:Comedy, Drama