Chris Taylor
The Chaser's War on Everything (2006)
Season 1
The Chaser's War on Everything was an Australian television satirical comedy series broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television station ABC1. It has won an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Television Comedy Series. The cast perform sketches mocking social and political issues, and often feature comedic publicity stunts. The series is produced by the Australian satirical group, The Chaser, consisting of Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Craig Reucassel, Andrew Hansen, and Chas Licciardello. Fellow Chaser members Dominic Knight and Charles Firth are not part of the regular on-screen cast. However, Knight is a writer, and Firth compiled roving reports for the show from the United States, until he left the group to start a satirical newspaper in mid-2007. The show premiered on 17 February 2006 and has since produced 58 episodes, broadcast over three seasons between 2006 to 2007 as well as during 2009. The first season was broadcast at an unstable late timeslot on Friday nights. The second and third seasons were broadcast in a more favourable timeslot of Wednesdays at 9 pm. The show did not return in 2008, but returned on 27 May 2009 for the third season featuring only ten episodes. Following the controversy of the "Make a Realistic Wish Foundation" sketch, the third season was reduced to 8 episodes, being suspended for 2 weeks.
Released Feb. 17, 2006
17+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.reference-to-doctor-who, imdb.oceania, imdb.australian-doctor-who, imdb.punctuation-in-title, imdb.apostrophe-in-title
Network: ABC1
S1E0 - Best of Special 1
June 9, 2006, midnight
S1E1 - Episode 1
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
Feb. 17, 2006, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
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: Cur
Feb. 24, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
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
March 3, 2006, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
In this episode, the Chaser attacks targets such as The Commonwealth Games, Phillip Ruddick, The Cronulla riots, and Heath Ledger.
March 10, 2006, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
The 5th episode in the Chaser's war on everything.
March 17, 2006, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
Episode 6 in the Chaser's war on everything.
March 24, 2006, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
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
March 31, 2006, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
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
April 7, 2006, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
The 9th episode in the Chaser's war.
April 28, 2006, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
The 10th episode in the Chaser's war.
May 5, 2006, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
The 11th episode in the Chaser's war.
May 12, 2006, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
New Choppers, Crazy Warehouse Guy, Pre Tweens, Ad Road-test: Lynx.
May 19, 2006, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
Parking Inspectors, Stocking Head, Channel 9 Promo, Hillsong Sketch
May 26, 2006, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
Nude Calendar, Angelina's Babies, Janette for PM, Nicorette Ad Road Test
June 2, 2006, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
The Chaser returns with Muslims photos, ASIO job applications, what have we learned from current affairs this week and Chas gets knighted!
June 23, 2006, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
Send A Sign, Ken Done Code, Rockstars Famous Face Off, Ad Road Test Telstra
June 30, 2006, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
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
July 7, 2006, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
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
July 14, 2006, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
In this episode are Bulldog fans, protesting animals wearing fur, and bellhops.
July 21, 2006, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
Julioan pays $250 for an interview witrh Jetstars CEO, while Chris and his Horse come up against prejudice, and the horrific Mad Tofu Disease.
July 28, 2006, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
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
Aug. 4, 2006, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
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
Aug. 11, 2006, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
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
Aug. 18, 2006, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
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'
Aug. 25, 2006, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
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
Sept. 1, 2006, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
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.
Sept. 8, 2006, midnight
Network: ABC1
Released: Feb. 17, 2006
Last Air Date: July 29, 2009, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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