About this season
Good News Week was an Australian satirical panel game show hosted by Paul McDermott that aired from 19 April 1996 to 27 May 2000, and 11 February 2008 to 28 April 2012. The show's initial run aired on ABC until being bought by Network Ten in 1999. The show was revived for its second run when the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike caused many of Network Ten's imported US programmes to cease production. Good News Week drew its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organisations, and often, aspects of the show itself. The show opened with a monologue by McDermott relating to recent headlines, after which two teams of three panellists competed in recurring segments to gain points. The show has spawned three short-lived spin-off series, the ABC's Good News Weekend, Ten's GNW Night Lite and Ten's skit-based Good News World.
Episodes (29)
1. 26 February 2000
Aired 26 February 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Amanda Vanstone, Nick Giannopoulos Julie McCrossin (captain), Amanda Keller, Tim Fischer Special appearance: John Astin Songs: "Say Your Prayers" - Midnight Oil "Can You Feel?" - Taxiride "Liberdardi Liberty" - Dili Allstars
2. 4 March 2000
Aired 4 March 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Jean Kittson, Richard Fidler Julie McCrossin (captain), Adam Hills, Molly Ringwald Songs: "Get 'Em Outta Here" - Sprung Monkey "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" - Simply Barbara & Paul McDermott "Exerciser" - Rhubarb
3. 11 March 2000
Aired 11 March 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Corinne Grant, Rove McManus Julie McCrossin (captain), Lucy Bell, James O'Loghlin Songs: "Don't Believe in Love" - Diana Ah Naid "I Am Woman" - Pop Tarts "Me, Myself, I" - Marie Wilson Tonic
4. 18 March 2000
Aired 18 March 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Jimeoin, Susie Maroney Julie McCrossin (captain), Amanda Keller, Rod Quantock Songs: "Fresh Mint" - Regurgitator "Move Me" - Marcia Hines "Do You Love Me?" - Pop Tarts (+ Paul McDermott) "Black Bugs" - Regurgitator
5. 25 March 2000
Aired 25 March 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Jean Kittson, John Astin Julie McCrossin (captain), Rich Hall, Wil Anderson Songs: "Love This City" - The Whitlams "Sailor's Lament" - The Gadflys "Fast Cars & Airplanes" - Otis Lee Crenshaw "Truth" - Splendid
6. 1 April 2000
Aired 1 April 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Kim Hope, John Moloney Julie McCrossin (captain), Boothby Graffoe, Ross Noble Songs: "Over the Radio" - Deadstar "This is Why" - Boothby Graffoe "Mr Sandman" - Sandman & Pop Tarts "Radio Loves This" - Deborah Conway
7. 8 April 2000
Aired 8 April 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Tina Cousins, Rove McManus Julie McCrossin (captain), Rhys Muldoon, Gretel Kileen Songs include: "Don't Be Afraid" - GNW Poptarts "Pray" - Tina Cousins "Absolutely Everybody" - Vanessa Amorosi
8. 15 April 2000 (Melbourne Comedy Festival)
Aired 15 April 2000 • 60 min
Filmed at the Melbourne Town Hall during the Melbourne Comedy Festival Mikey Robins (captain), Eddie Izzard, Rod Quantock Julie McCrossin (captain), Margaret Scott, John Moloney Special appearances: Jerry Sadowitz, Johnny Vegas Songs include: "Live Without It" - Killing Heidi "Love Song" - Tripod
9. 29 April 2000
Aired 29 April 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Jean Kittson, Matthew White Julie McCrossin (captain), Barry Sheen, Amanda Keller Songs: "What's Local" - Royal Crown Review "Shine" - Vanessa Amorosi "Smokers in Love" - The Lucksmiths "Hey Petruco" - Royal Crown Revue
10. 6 May 2000 (Australian Science Festival)
Aired 6 May 2000 • 60 min
Filmed at the National Convention Centre Canberra during Australian Science Festival Mikey Robins (captain), Dr Heather Couper, Richard Fidler Julie McCrossin (captain), Adam Hills, Natasha Stott Despoja Songs include: "The Science Song" - Tom Gleeson "Dancing Queen" - Luka Bloom "Friday Night" - Paul McDermott
11. 13 May 2000
Aired 13 May 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Alyssa Sutherland, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Mark Trevorrow, Gretel Kileen
12. 20 May 2000
Aired 20 May 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Angela Bishop, Dave O'Neill Julie McCrossin (captain), Amanda Keller, Wil Anderson Songs: "Rock Show" - Grinspoon "Ruby's Gone" - Eva Trout "Sorry Song" - Tiddas "Sunshine Song" - Groove Terminator
13. 27 May 2000
Aired 27 May 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Johanna Griggs Julie McCrossin (captain), Rove McManus, Rhys Muldoon Songs: "Sunshine on a Rainy Day" - Christine Anu "Passenger" - Powderfinger "Give It To Me" - Good News Week Poptarts "Eddie Mabo" - Neil Murray
14. 3 June 2000
Aired 3 June 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Rod Quantock, Chloe Maxwell Julie McCrossin (captain), Lucy Bell, John Moloney Songs: "Blow Up the Pokies" - The Whitlams "Cinema Song" - Blue Rodeo "T-shirt Weather" - The Lucksmiths "I Just Came Out of a Coma" - Paul Kelly & Professor Ratbaggy
15. 10 June 2000
Aired 10 June 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Cheyne Coates, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Kram, Corinne Grant Musical guests: Los Amigos Invisibles, Al Jarreau
16. 17 June 2000
Aired 17 June 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Angela Bishop, Julian Temple Julie McCrossin (captain), Gretel Kileen, Greg Fleet Songs: "Sonic" - Leonardo's Bride "Salt (I Don't Want to Go No Further)" - David Bridie "Filth Rock & Roll" - Zoo Bombs "Unchain My Heart" - Paul McDermott (GST parody)
17. 24 June 2000
Aired 24 June 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Kate Ficher, Rove McManus Julie McCrossin (captain), Brooke Satchwell, Dave O'Neill Songs: "Penituary" - The Gadflys "Teenager of the Year" - Lo-Tel "Unchain My Heart" - Paul McDermott (GST parody 2)
18. 1 July 2000
Aired 1 July 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Tim Ferguson, Wendy Malick Julie McCrossin (captain), Wil Anderson, Amanda Keller Songs: "Talk" - Pretty Violet Stain "Let's Go Down" - Deadstar "Can't Fake It" - Professor Ratbaggy
19. 8 July 2000
Aired 8 July 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Richard Fidler, Wendy Malick Julie McCrossin (captain), Rod Quantock, Corinne Grant
20. 15 July 2000
Aired 15 July 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Adrian Edmondson Julie McCrossin (captain), Adam Spencer, Lisa Forrest
21. 22 July 2000
Aired 22 July 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Frank Woodley, Colin Lane (as Lano and Woodley) Julie McCrossin (captain), Angela Bishop, Tommy Dean Songs: "The Real Thing" - Midnight Oil "Afterwards" - Endorphin "The Things My Brother Said" - Lano & Woodley "Judith" - A Perfect Circle
22. 29 July 2000
Aired 29 July 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Rove McManus, Leah McLeod Julie McCrossin (captain), Mark Trevorrow, Amanda Keller Songs: "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" - Travis "Lucky Stars" - Paul McDermott & Mark Trevorrow "Treat Me Like Shit" - Friendly
23. 5 August 2000
Aired 5 August 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Chloe Maxwell, Dick Johnson Julie McCrossin (captain), Wil Anderson, Johanna Griggs Songs include: "Rise" - Marcia Hines "Driftwood" - Travis "Nighttime" - Ben Lee
24. 12 August 2000
Aired 12 August 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Kerri-Anne Kennerley, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Rose Byrne, Matthew White
25. 19 August 2000
Aired 19 August 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Jean Kittson, Kinky Freedman Julie McCrossin (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Ben Elton
26. 26 August 2000
Aired 26 August 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Annalise Braakensiek, Richard Fidler Julie McCrossin (captain), Dave Hughes, Gretel Kileen
27. 2 September 2000
Aired 2 September 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Margaret Scott, Pete McCarthy Julie McCrossin (captain), Wil Anderson, Brooke Satchwell
28. 9 September 2000
Aired 9 September 2000 • 60 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Mark Trevorrow, Marcia Hines Julie McCrossin (captain), Jean Kittson, Greg Fleet Songs: "Haemorrhage" - Fuel "Torn Between Two Lovers" - Paul, Mark & Marcia "I Was Made For Loving You/Poison" - Paul McDermott
29. 21 November 2000 (The Closing Ceremony)
Aired 21 November 2000 • 90 min
Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Richard Fidler, Rhys Muldoon, Rove McManus, Kate Fischer, Natasha Stott Despoja, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Johanna Griggs, Amanda Keller, Mark Trevorrow, Corinne Grant, Peter Berner, Wil Anderson, Rod Quantock