800 Words/Season Two

Season Two
800 Words
Season Premiere	August 23, 2016
Season Finale	March 21, 2017
Episode Count	16
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Season Two of 800 Words premiered on August 23, 2016.

Episodes

#	#	Title	Written By	Directed By	Airdate	Viewers
9	1	Bonfire Night	Tim Balme & James Griffin	Mike Smith	August 23, 2016	877k
George and Arlo implement a cunning plan to bring Shay back from Sydney. George and Jan's new relationship lurches towards the rocks. And the Weld locals brace themselves for the carnage of Guy Fawkes Night.
10	2	Give Up, It's Over!	Tim Balme	Mike Smith	August 30, 2016	742k
The whole of Weld comes out to farewell Jan, and George almost destroys his friendship with Woody over a rather large invoice and a lawn that needs mowing.
11	3	My Heart Will Go On	Maxine Fleming	Michael Hurst	September 6, 2016	793k
George lands a scoop on the first day of his new job at the newspaper, but why is he under orders not to write about an eight year old mystery that's gripping Weld?
12	4	A Place in a Sun	Kate McDermott	Michael Hurst	September 13, 2016	618k
George's house is bursting with teenagers and he gets another chance to buy his dream house in Weld after all. But is it serendipity or just a bad idea?
13	5	Globo Loco	Sarah-Kate Lynch & James Griffin	Murray Keane	September 20, 2016	592k
George's first date with Katie is the only news in Weld, while Constable Tom and Big Mac clash over the invasion of the freedom campers.
14	6	Crash and Burn	James Griffin	Murray Keane	September 27, 2016	695k
After a jet-ski injures a local, George is appalled that you don't need a license to drive a jet-ski in New Zealand and wants them all banned. He discovers Twitter and opens fire on jet-skiers.
15	7	This Is Me	James Griffin	Mike Smith	October 4, 2016	800k
Laura's one year anniversary approaches. George and the family prepare to leave for Sydney.
16	8	It's Not Just Cricket	Kate McDermott	Mike Smith	October 4, 2016	728k
George is recruited into the Weld cricket team in a high stakes match and fears a character flaw may reveal itself. Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld and Arlo gets serious with Emma.
17	9	Love and Marriage	Kate McDermott	Michael Hurst	January 31, 2017	797k
George and Fiona's dalliance is headline news in Weld, while Robbie goes on the offensive to save Fiona, all culminating with a rumble in the main street.
18	10	The Dinner Party	Michael Beran & James Griffin	Michael Hurst	February 7, 2017	737k
George and Fiona put the heat on their new relationship with a dinner party. However, if they're to survive as a couple, there are many dramas to overcome both in and out of the kitchen.
19	11	Pretty Woman	Sarah-Kate Lynch & Kate McDermott	Caroline Bell-Booth	February 14, 2017	647k
George sees red when Arlo secretly switches school subjects. Fiona struggles in her new parenting role. Woody comes up with a novel way to relieve Tracey's stress.
20	12	Arlo Fools Around	Tim Balme	Caroline Bell-Booth	February 21, 2017	718k
George and Fiona's escape to the city for a romantic weekend away from the kids is a disaster. Arlo almost burns down the house and Jan has huge news.
21	13	My Day Won't Let Me Go	James Griffin	Michael Hurst	February 28, 2017	639k
Jan's pregnancy sparks a crisis between George and Fiona. Katie unwillingly gets Shay involved in an art scam. Arlo struggles with a long distance relationship.
22	14	Moving On Up	Sarah-Kate Lynch	Michael Hurst	March 7, 2017	594k
George struggles against the Terry-mania sweeping Weld. The town prepares to open its first fine dining restaurant, but not everyone's invited. Shay's art adventure has a public hanging.
23	15	Second Thoughts	Michael Beran & James Griffin	Mike Smith	March 14, 2017	591k
George fears that Weld is losing its innocence. Brother Terry goes all out to prove his love for Hannah, and there's a surprise visit from a very pregnant Jan.
24	16	I'll Never Let You Go	James Griffin	Mike Smith	March 21, 2017	681k
The fallout from George's savage article is immediate. Terry's true colours are revealed much to Hannah's horror, and a triple tragedy strikes Weld.