The Games was an Australian mockumentary television series about the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. The series was originally broadcast on the ABC and had two seasons of 13 episodes each, the first in 1998 and the second in 2000. 'The Games' starred satirists John Clarke and Bryan Dawe along with Australian comedian Gina Riley and actor Nicholas Bell. It was written by John Clarke and Ross Stevenson. The series centred on the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and satirised corruption and cronyism in the Olympic movement, bureaucratic ineptness in the New South Wales public service, and unethical behaviour within politics and the media. An unusual feature of the show was that the characters shared the same name as the actors who played them, to enhance the illusion of a documentary on the Sydney Games.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 26 episodes
- 1S2 E1
In the Public Interest
Jun 19, 200026 min
John becomes the target of a TV documentary. He becomes a prisoner in his own house, after accusations of corruption are made by a former college.
- 2S2 E2
Talking to the Troops
Jun 26, 200026 min
The organisers address the troops to bolster morale. However the team find themselves facing a hostile and unhappy group of workers. As John, Bryan and Gina try to duck and weave the curve balls thrown their way, John reveals his ten-point
- 3S2 E3
Reconciliation
Jul 3, 200028 min
The team have to deal with a aboriginal land claim and a demand by a US senator for a formal apology by the P.M.
- 4S2 E4
IOC Man
Jul 10, 200028 min
The team look after an IOC man from the States. Many hundreds of thousands of internationals guests will be here with us as we celebrate the games of the (whatever) Olympiad of the Modern Era. This is the story of just one of them, and perh
- 5S2 E5
Inquiry
Jul 17, 200027 min
Each member of the Games team must face an inquiry into their practices. The system of cheques and balances which operates in an organisation of this kind ensures that the public gets the very best service, open access to decision making an
- 6S2 E6
Pommy Visitor
Jul 24, 200028 min
A visitor from the UK arrives from the London 2012 bid committee and highlights some airport shortcomings. Nicholas tries to sell all the furniture.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Games?
- The Games is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Games are there?
- The Games has 2 seasons and 26 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Games?
- The Games has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 11, 2000.
- Who stars in The Games?
- The Games stars John Clarke, Bryan Dawe, Gina Riley, Nicholas Bell, Ross Stevenson.
