Kath & Kim (2002)
Australia's most gloriously daggy mother-daughter comedy — sharp, satirical, and utterly irresistible from start to finish.
Kath & Kim - Series Information
- Original Title: Kath & Kim
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Created by: Gina Riley, Jane Turner
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (28 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 16, 2002 (United States - TV-MA), May 16, 2002 (United Kingdom - 12), May 16, 2002 (India - U/A 16+), May 16, 2002 (New Zealand - M), May 16, 2002 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: Seven Network
- Production Companies: Riley Turner Productions
- Production Countries: Australia
Kath & Kim - Plot
Kath & Kim is a character-driven Australian television situation comedy series. The series was created by, and is written by Jane Turner and Gina Riley who play the title characters: a suburban mother and daughter with a dysfunctional relationship. The series main characters consist of Kath Day-Knight, a cheerful 50-year-old woman, her self-indulgent daughter Kim Craig, Kath's boyfriend and second husband, the metrosexual Kel Knight, as well as Kim's estranged husband Brett Craig and her lonely, overweight "second best friend" Sharon Strzelecki. The series is set in the fictional suburb of Fountain Lakes in Melbourne. It is primarily filmed in Patterson Lakes. The series was conceived by Turner and Riley in the early 1990s as a weekly segment of the Australian comedy series Fast Forward. The skit was then developed into a full-series. The first series of Kath & Kim premiered on ABC TV on 16 May 2002, with three further series following, while a television movie, entitled Da Kath and Kim Code, was broadcast nationally on 25 November 2005. Kath & Kim has garnered much critical acclaim since its debut, winning two Logie Awards, for "Outstanding Comedy Programme" and the "Best Television Drama Series" award at the Australian Film Institute Awards. In Australia, it has become a pop culture phenomenon, and is a success with audiences nationwide. Internationally, the series has spawned a cult fanbase, and in 2006 it was announced an American version of the series would be produced, to air on NBC. Riley and Turner served as executive producers on the US version. The American version was also picked up by Seven, which debuted the program on 12 October 2008, just three days after its debut in the United States.
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Kath & Kim - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Gina Riley
- Jane Turner
Main Cast
- Jane Turner
- Gina Riley
- Magda Szubanski
- Glenn Robbins
- Peter Rowsthorn
- Marg Downey
- Tony Martin
- Peta Brady
- Glenn Butcher
- Mark Trevorrow
Writers
- Magda Szubanski
Kath & Kim - FAQs
Did Kath & Kim win any major awards?
Kath & Kim picked up two prestigious Logie Awards for Outstanding Comedy Programme, and also claimed the Best Television Drama Series prize at the Australian Film Institute Awards — a cheeky category win that delighted fans and underscored the show's cultural impact across Australia.
Is Kath & Kim worth watching today?
Absolutely. Kath & Kim remains one of Australia's most beloved comedies, celebrated for its razor-sharp satire of suburban life, endlessly quotable dialogue, and pitch-perfect performances from Jane Turner and Gina Riley. Its warmth and wit hold up brilliantly, making it essential viewing for fans of character-driven comedy.
Where can you stream Kath & Kim?
Kath & Kim is currently available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Both options give you access to the full run of the series, so you can binge all four seasons of Kath and Kim's gloriously chaotic suburban adventures at your own pace.
Why did Kath & Kim win a drama award?
The Australian Film Institute Awards famously had no dedicated comedy category at the time, so Kath & Kim was entered — and won — in the Best Television Drama Series category. The win became a celebrated piece of Australian television trivia and a testament to the show's extraordinary quality.
Who are the main characters in Kath & Kim?
The show centres on Kath Day-Knight, a cheerful suburban mum played by Jane Turner, and her self-indulgent daughter Kim Craig, played by Gina Riley. Supporting them are Kath's metrosexual husband Kel Knight, Kim's estranged husband Brett Craig, and Kim's loyal best friend Sharon Strzelecki, played by Magda Szubanski.
Was Kath & Kim adapted for American audiences?
Yes — NBC launched a US version of Kath & Kim in October 2008, with the original creators Gina Riley and Jane Turner serving as executive producers. The American adaptation debuted just three days after its US premiere on Australia's Seven Network, though it ran for only one season.
Where was Kath & Kim filmed?
While the series is set in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Fountain Lakes, filming primarily took place in Patterson Lakes, a real suburb in Melbourne's south-east. The location lent the show its authentic suburban Australian atmosphere, grounding the comedy in a recognisable, relatable world.
What shows are similar to Kath & Kim?
If Kath & Kim's sharp character comedy appeals to you, try French & Saunders, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, or The Fast Show for similarly witty British sketch-driven humour. For broader comedy variety, Key & Peele and A Black Lady Sketch Show offer equally inventive, character-focused laughs.
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