Pizza (2000)
The cult Australian dark comedy that turned pizza delivery into outrageous, boundary-pushing television across five unforgettable seasons on SBS.
Pizza - Series Information
- Original Title: Pizza
- First Air Year: 2000
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Created by: Paul Fenech
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 53
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 24, 2000 (Australia - MA 15+)
- Networks: SBS, 7mate
- Alternative Titles: Fat Pizza (AU)
Pizza - Plot
Pizza was an Australian television series on the Australian television network SBS. The series has a spin-off feature length movie, Fat Pizza, released in 2003, and a best-of highlights video/DVD that featured previously unreleased footage and a schoolies exposé, released in 2004. In addition to this, a theatre show entitled "Fat Pizza", starring several characters from the show, has toured the Australian east coast. Through ironic and self-conscious references, Pizza involves themes of ethnicity and stereotypes, cars, sex, illicit drugs, and violence to produce its sometimes mean-spirited dark humour. The television program is noted for its frequent cameo appearances of numerous Australian celebrities of all varieties, including actors, comedians, professional athletes, and other public figures.
Pizza - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get a taste of Pizza's chaotic, irreverent world:
Where to Watch Pizza
Looking for where to watch Pizza?
Compare all viewing options available in your region on JustWatch ↗
Pizza - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Paul Fenech
Main Cast
- Annalise Braakensiek
- Paul Nakad
- Paul Fenech
- Jabba
- Tahir Bilgiç
- John Boxer
- Rebel Wilson
- Kevin Taumata
- Andrew Ausage
- Alex Romano
Writers
- Paul Fenech
Pizza - FAQs
What is the Australian TV series Pizza about?
Pizza is an Australian dark comedy set around a pizza delivery crew in suburban Sydney. It leans hard into irreverent humour, ethnic stereotypes, cars, sex, drugs, and violence, all delivered with a self-aware, mean-spirited edge. Celebrity cameos from Australian public figures are a recurring highlight throughout the series.
Who created and wrote the Pizza TV series?
Paul Fenech created and wrote Pizza. He also stars in the show as the central character Pauly Falzoni, the pizza delivery driver whose chaotic world drives most of the comedy. Fenech's hands-on involvement gave the series its distinctive rough-edged, boundary-pushing comedic voice.
Did Rebel Wilson appear in Pizza before she was famous?
Yes, Rebel Wilson appeared in Pizza as Toula, one of her earliest television roles before her Hollywood breakthrough. The show was something of a launching pad for Australian talent, and Wilson's appearance is now a fun piece of trivia for fans who discovered her through films like Pitch Perfect.
Is there a Pizza feature film or spin-off?
Yes. The series spawned a feature-length film called Fat Pizza, released in 2003, which brought the beloved characters to the big screen. A best-of highlights DVD with previously unreleased footage followed in 2004, and a Fat Pizza theatre show toured the Australian east coast, keeping the franchise alive beyond television.
How many seasons and episodes does Pizza have?
Pizza ran for 5 seasons and 53 episodes in total. Season 1 had 9 episodes, Season 2 had 11, Season 3 had 15, Season 4 had 10, and Season 5 wrapped things up with 8 episodes. There is also a specials season containing 35 additional episodes of bonus content.
When did Pizza first air and when did it end?
Pizza premiered on April 24, 2000, on the Australian network SBS and ran until 2007. Over those seven years it built a devoted cult following, becoming one of the most distinctive and provocative comedy series in Australian television history.
What network aired Pizza in Australia?
Pizza originally aired on SBS, Australia's multicultural public broadcaster, which gave the show the freedom to push boundaries with its edgy humour and adult themes. The series later also aired on 7mate, expanding its reach to a broader Australian audience.
What are some shows similar to Pizza?
If you enjoy Pizza's anarchic comedy style, shows like Chappelle's Show, Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!, and Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out share a similar irreverent energy. For sketch-style boundary-pushing humour, Mr. Show with Bob and David and Portlandia are also worth exploring.
More About Pizza
Explore further details about Pizza on these authoritative external resources: