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.
Good News Week (Mùa 5)
26 February 2000 (Tập 1)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-02-26
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
4 March 2000 (Tập 2)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-03-04
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
11 March 2000 (Tập 3)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-03-11
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
18 March 2000 (Tập 4)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-03-18
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
25 March 2000 (Tập 5)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-03-25
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
1 April 2000 (Tập 6)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-04-01
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
8 April 2000 (Tập 7)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-04-08
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
15 April 2000 (Melbourne Comedy Festival) (Tập 8)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-04-15
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
29 April 2000 (Tập 9)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-04-29
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
6 May 2000 (Australian Science Festival) (Tập 10)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-05-06
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
13 May 2000 (Tập 11)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-05-13
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Alyssa Sutherland, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Mark Trevorrow, Gretel Kileen
20 May 2000 (Tập 12)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-05-20
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
27 May 2000 (Tập 13)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-05-27
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
3 June 2000 (Tập 14)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-06-03
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
10 June 2000 (Tập 15)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-06-10
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Cheyne Coates, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Kram, Corinne Grant Musical guests: Los Amigos Invisibles, Al Jarreau
17 June 2000 (Tập 16)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-06-17
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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)
24 June 2000 (Tập 17)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-06-24
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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)
1 July 2000 (Tập 18)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-07-01
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
8 July 2000 (Tập 19)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-07-08
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Richard Fidler, Wendy Malick Julie McCrossin (captain), Rod Quantock, Corinne Grant
15 July 2000 (Tập 20)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-07-15
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Adrian Edmondson Julie McCrossin (captain), Adam Spencer, Lisa Forrest
22 July 2000 (Tập 21)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-07-22
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
29 July 2000 (Tập 22)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-07-29
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
5 August 2000 (Tập 23)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-08-05
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Chloe Maxwell, Dick Johnson Julie McCrossin (captain), Wil Anderson, Johanna Griggs Songs include: "Rise" - Marcia Hines "Driftwood" - Travis "Nighttime" - Ben Lee
12 August 2000 (Tập 24)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-08-12
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Kerri-Anne Kennerley, James O'Loghlin Julie McCrossin (captain), Rose Byrne, Matthew White
19 August 2000 (Tập 25)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-08-19
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Jean Kittson, Kinky Freedman Julie McCrossin (captain), Tanya Bulmer, Ben Elton
26 August 2000 (Tập 26)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-08-26
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Annalise Braakensiek, Richard Fidler Julie McCrossin (captain), Dave Hughes, Gretel Kileen
2 September 2000 (Tập 27)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-09-02
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: Mikey Robins (captain), Margaret Scott, Pete McCarthy Julie McCrossin (captain), Wil Anderson, Brooke Satchwell
9 September 2000 (Tập 28)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-09-09
Thời lượng: 60 min
Tổng quan: 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
21 November 2000 (The Closing Ceremony) (Tập 29)
Ngày phát sóng: 2000-11-21
Thời lượng: 90 min
Tổng quan: 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
