All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • December 4, 2017
    • ABC2

    The first ever episode of Tonightly, a ground breaking new comedy show that will literally fix everything that is wrong with world! Stars Tom Ballard, Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • December 5, 2017
    • ABC2

    The Tonightly team tackles Milo Yiannopoulos, office etiquette post-Weinstein and the world's most woke 6-year-old. Tonightly stars Tom Ballard, Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • December 6, 2017
    • ABC2

    With the SSM vote continuing in Canberra & more MPs embroiled in the citizenship saga the Tonightly team takes on the big news stories: a local QLD billboard, a town engulfed in Viagra fumes & a some guy's Euthanasia machine.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • December 7, 2017
    • ABC2

    The Tonightly team exposes the hidden dangers of mobility scooters, crocs finally speak out against Bob Katter & Tom sits down with Tracey Spicer.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • December 8, 2017
    • ABC2

    Highlights from Week 1 of Tonightly.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • December 11, 2017
    • ABC2

    Tonightly goes to the source of the Sam Dastyari China links, plus how did Greg Hunt's twitter account like a porn tweet? And WAxit, what is it; Hair removal cream or secessionist movement? Tonightly stars Tom Ballard.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • December 12, 2017
    • ABC2

    Tom drops by the Australian Christian Lobby annual conference for a chat & Bridie realises Trump's just a millennial. Plus Tonightly releases its first ever music single with all profits going to help the homeless youth.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • December 13, 2017
    • ABC2

    Tonightly heads to Canberra to find out why the Senate was so crazy in 2017, Greg unpacks how a Queensland town got their 150th anniversary wrong and Tom interviews Indigenous Leader and political chameleon Warren Mundine.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • December 14, 2017
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard hosts the comedy show that isnt afraid to ask the tough questions, like "What is an apple?", "Should the Big Four banks lose weight?", "Will Donald Trump nuke political correctness with climate change?"

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • December 15, 2017
    • ABC2

    It's Friday so it's Tonightly: Best of the Week. Tom Ballard works better dressed as Batman, Greta Lee Jackson dislikes Peppa Pig, Greg Larsen likes Porn, and Bridie hates Star Wars. It's the highlight show for you!

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • December 18, 2017
    • ABC2

    Whatly isly only Tonightly tonight: Is Christmas commercial enough? Aren't we all North Korea spy-man? Was Disney buying most of Fox a missed opportunity? And, what happened in The World this year? Only Tom Ballard knows.

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • December 19, 2017
    • ABC2

    Tonight on Tonightly. Santa on why gendered toys are actually great, Bridie gives goon a premium make-over, we jump on Scott Morrison's mangled metaphor of the 'debt boat'. Plus poet and rapper Omar Musa is in studio.

  • S01E13 Episode 13

    • December 20, 2017
    • ABC2

    Why Iceland doesn't want you to visit, the govt quietly drops a review of their climate policies & behold the horrifying robo Trump. Plus it's been a big year for the constitution - but what the hell is the constitution?

  • S01E14 Episode 14

    • December 21, 2017
    • ABC2

    Murry, The Red Wiggle joins for a live 'Awareness for Everything' Christmas song, Greta Lee Jackson goes inside the hallowed halls of the Hottest 100 & what happened this year with our first peoples - only Tom really knows.

  • S01E15 Episode 15

    • December 22, 2017
    • ABC2
  • S01E16 Episode 16

    • January 8, 2018
    • ABC2

    What am I sweating? Won't anybody tell me? Greta unearths a terrible trend in Canberra, Bridie reveals the truth behind foreign crime gangs, Greg advances "Slow TV", Tom looks back at the year that already is.

  • S01E17 Episode 17

    • January 9, 2018
    • ABC2

    Bridie gets the exclusive on Oprah's 2020 run for President, Greg launches his new show in support of Mark Latham and Tom goes deep on the centre link Robo-debt fail. Plus weird Viagra overdoses.

  • S01E18 Episode 18

    • January 10, 2018
    • ABC2
  • S01E19 Episode 19

    • January 11, 2018
    • ABC2

    What's the hottest must-have trend for women this Summer? It's the Pay Gap!! Lamb: it solves all the problems. And it's the Comedy Roast Battle the world needs when Jimmy Carr sits down with Tom Ballard.

  • S01E20 Episode 20

    • January 12, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S01E21 Episode 21

    • January 15, 2018
    • ABC2

    Find out how Australia's pre-eminent nazi-sympathiser got given the well earned time on TV he needed, meet the man responsible for the Hawaiian missile mishap, and Tom chats with Pussy Riot's Masha Alyokhina.

  • S01E22 Episode 22

    • January 16, 2018
    • ABC2

    Too much news to cover in 30 mins but we'll try. Bananas at the Oz open, roos on the harbour bridge, plus Greta starts her own black market for gas & will 2018 finally be the year we get it right? Tom looks ahead to find out.

  • S01E23 Episode 23

    • January 17, 2018
    • ABC2

    Armed with nothing but jokes and access to memes, Tonightly with Tom Ballard will investigate and explain the latest headlines and the things you missed.

  • S01E24 Episode 24

    • January 18, 2018
    • ABC2

    The Australian Conservatives guest program Rage; how a missile made porn hub usage spike & the children are our future but they're eating detergent for some reason. Plus Ireland's biggest drag queen chats with Tom Ballard.

  • S01E25 Episode 25

    • January 19, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S01E26 Episode 26

    • January 22, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonight on Tonightly, Trump one year on; what's a hot reef to do?; comedian and presumptive gang member Izzy Ali is afraid to go to restaurants; and Greg Larsen is really not very well at all.

  • S01E27 Episode 27

    • January 23, 2018
    • ABC2

    More than milkshakes, ducks, and what Trump's done this time, host Tom Ballard and reporters Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson deliver a half-hour mix of satire and comedy around current events.

  • S01E28 Episode 28

    • January 24, 2018
    • ABC2

    Anybody know the Hawaiian Governor's password for Twitter? Anybody? Anybody? AlohaAloha123 isn't working. Plus Greg Larsen slam poems, and comedian Trygvie is in studio.

  • S01E29 Episode 29

    • January 25, 2018
    • ABC2

    As a satirical comedy show, Tonightly is perfect to solve the world's problems. Sequencing the Genome? That was us. Northern Ireland? Ditto. It's only fair we turn our sights towards our nation and take on Australia Day.

  • S01E30 Episode 30

    • January 26, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S01E31 Episode 31

    • January 29, 2018
    • ABC2

    Pollie Week (and other stuff). We looking at the year ahead in federal politics, plus former Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie joins us in the studio. How will she go convincing detached and distracted millennials?

  • S01E32 Episode 32

    • January 30, 2018
    • ABC2

    More than politics and what's trending on Twitter, host Tom Ballard and reporters Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson deliver a half-hour jumble of fun with current events.

  • S01E33 Episode 33

    • January 31, 2018
    • ABC2

    Pollie week continues with the Leader of the Australian Labor Party, Bill Shorten.

  • S01E34 Episode 34

    • February 1, 2018
    • ABC2

    Pollie week concludes with Liberal MP Tim Wilson.

  • S01E35 Episode 35

    • February 2, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S01E36 Episode 36

    • February 5, 2018
    • ABC2

    Mick Dundee finally gets a woke side-kick. We go live to the Spam King in a US jail who is definitely not the terrible person they think. Aunty Donna's Mark Bonanno takes on the Melbourne's restaurant trams.

  • S01E37 Episode 37

    • February 6, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonight Wolf Alice, a four-piece alternative rock band from North London, perform live in the studio.

  • S01E38 Episode 38

    • February 7, 2018
    • ABC2

    Guest comedian Harley Breen performs his stand-up routine.

  • S01E39 Episode 39

    • February 8, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard picks apart the news from the funny bits, plus indie singer and songwriter Kirin J Callinan joins Tom for a chat then performs.

  • S01E40 Episode 40

    • February 9, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard takes a look back at the Best of the Week from the Tonightly team - as reporters Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson look at the funny side of the week's events. #Tonightly

  • S01E41 Episode 41

    • February 12, 2018
    • ABC2

    We can't show the Olympics, so Tonightly makes do. The Americans can't find a politician so some teenagers will do. Germans can't find a partner so some cheese will do. All that plus Comedian Tom Walker in studio!

  • S01E42 Episode 42

    • February 13, 2018
    • ABC2

    We've got Super Gonorrhoea. On the anniversary of "Sorry": Indigenous Leader Chris Sarra joins us. Meet the family band taking the city to the country and doing so by storm. Find another show with that lineup...I dare you.

  • S01E43 Episode 43

    • February 14, 2018
    • ABC2

    Love. Love. Love. - It must be the Tonightly Valentine’s Day Special! Featuring dancing, eating, and love dedications from the audience, plus we talk to Daily Tele National Political Editor Sharri Markson about our nation’s sexy-capital.

  • S01E44 Episode 44

    • February 15, 2018
    • ABC2

    Greg Larsen's going to run the Commonwealth, Hollywood insists on Zombie-washing its TV shows, Candy Bowers and Cam James Reviewslys Black Panther, and Tonightly Explainslys renewables.

  • S01E45 Episode 45

    • February 16, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard takes a look back at the Best of the Week from the Tonightly team - as reporters Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson look at the funny side of the week's events.

  • S01E46 Episode 46

    • February 19, 2018
    • ABC2

    Where there is smoke there are potheads; where there is music there is Defence; where there are triggers there is George; where there is Tonightly with Tom Ballard there are laughs.

  • S01E47 Episode 47

    • February 20, 2018
    • ABC2

    The undead are riled and angry. Kids need to be thinking about their futures before it's too late. Greg rethinks romance after Sexpo, plus Brit singer-songwriter Jade Bird performs in studio.

  • S01E48 Episode 48

    • February 21, 2018
    • ABC2

    Behind the scenes of artist Nick Xenophon's retrospective exhibition; Queen Liz just gets fashion; Bronwyn Bishop knows we're all socialists; we break the future down with a special Tonightly Explainsly: Robots.

  • S01E49 Episode 49

    • February 22, 2018
    • ABC2

    Love Vance Joy? Tonightly's got him. Need funeral entertainment? Tonightly's got some. Want to see into the future of politics? Tonightly knows it. Want to make science sexy? Tonightly's going to.

  • S01E50 Episode 50

    • February 23, 2018
    • ABC2

    If it's Friday it must be Tonightly's Best of the Week. Tom Ballard is joined by a raucous Friday night audience for a look at the funniest and most insightful moments of the week on Tonightly.

  • S01E51 Episode 51

    • February 26, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom interviews Imam Nur Warsame, Bridie Connell shows that banks are for her, and Climate Scientist Greg Larsen has decided to abandon hope and focus on preparing for the inevitable: a 2030 Winter Olympics without ice or snow.

  • S01E52 Episode 52

    • February 27, 2018
    • ABC2

    Celebrity Big Brother UK winner Courtney Act is live in studio for a chat and a song. Bridie uses glitter for everything. Greta reckons Queensland's garbage. Aussie values – we get to the bottom of them. Woot! Tonightly's got it all.

  • S01E53 Episode 53

    • February 28, 2018
    • ABC2

    Bill Shorten's done a sexy photo shoot, China's censors are banning Winnie the Pooh, Woolies are spying on pokies players & Greg's wrestling John Boyega. Plus Riot writer Greg Waters & Mardi Gras 78er Meredith Knight.

  • S01E54 Episode 54

    • March 1, 2018
    • ABC2

    Academic & Pornstar Zahra Stardust takes Tom Ballard where he never expected to go. Comedian Geraldine Hickey performs. 'So You Think You Can Trans' heads to the bathroom. Plus Greg explains the science of Brainsnaps.

  • S01E55 Episode 55

    • March 2, 2018
    • ABC2

    If its Friday it must be Tonightly's Best of the Week. Tom Ballard is joined by a raucous Friday night audience for a look at the funniest and most insightful moments of the week on Tonightly.

  • S01E56 Episode 56

    • March 5, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonightly we interview Orange Is the New Black star Lea DeLaria, as well as Felicity Ward's chat with Ladybird's Oscar-nominated duo Saoirse Ronan and director Greta Gerwig.

  • S01E57 Episode 57

    • March 6, 2018
    • ABC2

    As 30 lost Newspoll's approach for the PM we help Turnbull out with his excuses. Former President of the Human Rights Commission Gillian Triggs is on the desk with Tom, plus stand up from Nina Oyama.

  • S01E58 Episode 58

    • March 7, 2018
    • ABC2

    A handy bite-sized half hour of hilarity with more hot content from Tonightly contributor Candy Bowers, as well as a live performance from The Preatures!

  • S01E59 Episode 59

    • March 8, 2018
    • ABC2

    As office rules get silly, the weather wonks mine crypto, and Trump's been dumb again: Bridie Connell and Greta Lee Jackson guest host Tonightly. Plus Ioan Gruffud, Star of ABC's new drama Harrow, joins in studio.

  • S01E60 Episode 60

    • March 9, 2018
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  • S01E61 Episode 61

    • March 12, 2018
    • ABC2

    Henry Rollins! He's in studio for what is going to be an unmissable live interview. Plus Greg's flogging all his stuff, and Bridie's invented a game that will definitely help stop pick up artists.

  • S01E62 Episode 62

    • March 13, 2018
    • ABC2

    Professor Jordan B. Peterson (controversial Psychologist & cultural-critic) faces Tom's self-diagnosed NeoMarxism; comedian Suren Jayemanne does stand up; and the big news - Scientology's launched a TV channel!

  • S01E63 Episode 63

    • March 14, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard is joined by Bridie Connell, Greg Larsen and Greta Lee Jackson to deliver a half-hour jumble of fun reacting to the day's news stories. Plus Lavu, best known for his hit song I Like Me Better, performs.

  • S01E64 Episode 64

    • March 15, 2018
    • ABC2

    Exclusive: Tonightly has the dirt Sam Newman asked for, the electorate of Batman will get a rebrand, and find out who the next Bachelor is. With a performance by Vera Blue, one of Australia's most promising talents.

  • S01E65 Episode 65

    • March 16, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S01E66 Episode 66

    • March 19, 2018
    • ABC2

    Comedian Nina Oyama loves the SA election so much she joined the press pack in Adelaide, other comedian Tess Waters performs live in studio, and other 'comedians' have been secretly recorded in Ubers divulging secrets.

  • S01E67 Episode 67

    • March 20, 2018
    • ABC2

    Theoretical physicist Professor Brian Greene in studio discussing science, religion and the God Particle. We won't let the Miranda of the group be the Miranda of New York. Plus Debatesly: "Social Media: Who's most evil?"

  • S01E68 Episode 68

    • March 21, 2018
    • ABC2

    In "Strayans Divided" Tom talks to players on differing sides of a major issue. In this first outing: Young Politicians. Plus Horrorshow perform & Felicity Ward talks to John Cena & Leslie Mann about their new film Blockers.

  • S01E69 Episode 69

    • March 22, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard helms the only nightly comedy show you need - wrangling live interviews, sketches, guests and the daily headlines to make sense of the nonsense. With live stand-up from Michael Hing.

  • S01E70 Episode 70

    • March 23, 2018
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  • S01E71 Episode 71

    • March 26, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonightly observes a national day of mourning as the cricket tragedy unfolds. Plus Prophets of Rage sit down for a long chat, Scott Dooley goes to the gun control rally in Washington, and Comedian Tommy Dassalo performs.

  • S01E72 Episode 72

    • March 27, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard and the Tonightly team pay attention to the news so you don't have to. Catchup on everything you need to know in this handy bite-sized half hour of hilarity.

  • S01E73 Episode 73

    • March 28, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonightly has exclusive access to the QandA people's panel audition tapes, ABC Kids explains what internet trolling is, plus South African comedian Loyiso Gola performs in studio.

  • S01E74 Episode 74

    • March 29, 2018
    • ABC2

    What's the deal with Crime and Punishment in Australia? Sounds like another Tonightly Explainsly! Who bit Beyonce? Sounds like a job for CSI Beyonce. Plus, comedian Phil Wang: sounds like he'll perform in studio.

  • S01E75 Episode 75

    • March 30, 2018
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  • S01E76 Episode 76

    • April 2, 2018
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    Another installment of "So You Think You Can Trans" and stand-up with Frida Deguise in this episode of Tonightly With Tom Ballard.

  • S01E77 Episode 77

    • April 3, 2018
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    World famous comedian Marcel Lucont performs live in studio, we look at the scourge that is O-Bikes, plus Tom goes to the National Marxism conference.

  • S01E78 Episode 78

    • April 4, 2018
    • ABC2

    Aaron Chen uncovers the biggest fast-food conspiracies ever; Greg Larsen reports in from the Gold Coast; Strayans Divided: Monarchists v Republicans; Plus, hit aussie band Jack River!

  • S01E79 Episode 79

    • April 5, 2018
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    Tonightly in studio: Wayne Swan. Plus a look at the Commonwealth Games.

  • S01E80 Episode 80

    • April 6, 2018
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  • S01E81 Episode 81

    • April 9, 2018
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    Congratulations Malcolm! Australians from all walks of life have sent their messages of support on hitting the big 3-0. Plus what to gift the Queen, how to motivate the motivators, and comedian Fin Taylor in studio.

  • S01E82 Episode 82

    • April 10, 2018
    • ABC2

    Hands up if you wanna be PM? Join the backbencher queue that's not a queue. The Royals hit popularity goals, and should there be war games at your local RSL? Plus, UK singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf in studio.

  • S01E83 Episode 83

    • April 11, 2018
    • ABC2

    Greg Larsen reports on transport woes, and solutions at the Commonwealth Games (and it involves Apollo. Yes, that Apollo). Our interns Rodney and Aaron conduct an ABC funding enquiry, plus comedian Fern Brady performs.

  • S01E84 Episode 84

    • April 12, 2018
    • ABC2

    International comedian Doug Stanhope is in studio for a long chat with Tom. Contributor Jess Harris investigates Wage Theft. Plus Greta Lee Jackson reveals how to level the online-abuse playing field.

  • S01E85 Episode 85

    • April 13, 2018
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  • S01E86 Episode 86

    • April 16, 2018
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    Tonight on Tonightly, why parliament is no place for kids, we test if Melbournians really are the coffee snobs they think they are and comedian Guy Montgomery performs in studio.

  • S01E87 Episode 87

    • April 17, 2018
    • ABC2

    The Greens punch a few policy cones and call for weed to be legalised. What would cafes look like if they acted like banks? And The Bachelorette's Apollo joins Tom for a chat/magic session in studio.

  • S01E88 Episode 88

    • April 18, 2018
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    Tonightly Reporter Greg Larsen talks recipes over a delicious curry with Mark Latham and Alan Jones. Missy Higgins performs live in studio, and we've got Dr Google!

  • S01E89 Episode 89

    • April 19, 2018
    • ABC2

    Screw the Barrier Reef. Seriously, if it can't survive a bit of hot water...? Tonightly road-tests Elon Musk's ruthless new productivity rules. After deconstructed Vegemite toast what we now need is a Deconstructed Cafe.

  • S01E90 Episode 90

    • April 20, 2018
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  • S01E91 Episode 91

    • April 23, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonight, white collar crime and the Banking Royal commission, how to properly celebrate ANZAC Day, plus stand up from comedian Dane Baptiste.

  • S01E92 Episode 92

    • April 24, 2018
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    Tonightly shoves a dummy into the Royal Baby Watch. Tom interviews former commando Mick Bainbridge about young vets and Anzac Day. And US comedian Mike Goldstein in studio.

  • S01E93 Episode 93

    • April 25, 2018
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    Tonightly in studio: Dami Im.

  • S01E94 Episode 94

    • April 26, 2018
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    How concerned mothers are coping with the worst wine drought in 60 years. Meet a banking CEO who totally forgot to remind his staff not to misuse people's super. Australia's favourite Japanese comedian, Takashi Wakasugi.

  • S01E95 Episode 95

    • April 27, 2018
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  • S01E96 Episode 96

    • April 30, 2018
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    Donald Trump, Nobel Peace Prize winner? This could be our brave new world. US environmentalist and 350.org co-founder, Bill McKibben, joins Tonightly to talk grass-roots movements and climate action. DMA'S perform.

  • S01E97 Episode 97

    • May 1, 2018
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    Tonightly gives big business a boost with some grassroots campaigning tips. Banking executives bite the dust - how will they survive life after the top tier? Plus musician Dean Lewis live in studio.

  • S01E98 Episode 98

    • May 2, 2018
    • ABC2

    Old school comedians say comedy is dead. Peter Dutton wants the army to spy on you. In response to Kanye's song praising Trump, the President writes one praising Kanye. Tropical F**k Storm with Gareth Liddiard perform.

  • S01E99 Episode 99

    • May 3, 2018
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    Tom Ballard rips into Australia's press on World Press Freedom Day. Peppa Pig meets some Chinese dissidents. Monty Franklin auditions a new US Ambassador for Australia. Johann Hari on the foundations of happiness.

  • S01E100 Episode 100

    • May 4, 2018
    • ABC2

Season 2

  • S02E01 101

    • June 18, 2018
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    Tonightly imagines a world where the ABC is privatised. Tom and Greg get the Queer Eye treatment and we urge Australians to sponsor Canadian refugees because that's way cheaper than doing it from Australia.

  • S02E02 102

    • June 19, 2018
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    Clive Palmer goes the full Trump. The police have a new way to curb violence against women, and Tom Ballard pretends to care about soccer - sorry, football.

  • S02E03 103

    • June 20, 2018
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    The USA is leaving the Human Rights Council. Australia is cutting funding to human refugees. And human trash comedian Squidzy Mulligan drops by the studio for some un-politically correct stand-up comedy.

  • S02E04 104

    • June 21, 2018
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    Did you know that the Australian Labor Party has a shadow minister for Refugees and Homeland Security? No? Neither did we. Also plastic bags and Australia's dairy farmers have something in common, they're far too cheap.

  • S02E05 105

    • June 22, 2018
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  • S02E06 106

    • June 25, 2018
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    Psychic medium John Edward crosses over to talk to our ratings. The Minister for Compassion gets fired. And all the bees are dying-out, but Ranger Stacey has a solution to kill them all.

  • S02E07 107

    • June 26, 2018
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    Drone, sweet Drone. Tom dives deep into the $7b worth of drones to be sold to Australia. Greta has found a way to curb your Netflix addiction. And stand-up comedian Alice Fraser joins us live in studio.

  • S02E08 108

    • June 27, 2018
    • ABC2

    What is political correctness? Tom Ballard will ask provocateur Blair Cottrell live in studio. Also we set up a 'Safe Space' for conservatives to share the things that they've been wanting to say forever. Alex Ward performs.

  • S02E09 109

    • June 28, 2018
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    Renowned economist sorcerer Tom Ballard will break down tax cuts, HECS and will then trickle down all over your screen. Also tonight an exclusive with the world's best crisis acting coach. And The Rubens perform live in studio.

  • S02E10 110

    • June 29, 2018
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  • S02E11 111

    • July 2, 2018
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    A cracker of a show to celebrate NT Day because there ain't no Territory, like a Northern Territory. And Nina Oyama hits the red carpet of The Logies to ask 'What is television?' Also with penalty cuts coming into force, and politicians getting a pay rise on the same day, we seek some career counselling.

  • S02E12 112

    • July 3, 2018
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    Tom dissects a week of Leyonhjelm-shaming, what will come of it? Maybe people will finally learn how to spell Leyonhjelm. Also we speak to the man who surgically inserted his public transport card into his hand. And Tom asks the ABC Wokesperson about the problematic nature of Big Dick Energy.

  • S02E13 113

    • July 4, 2018
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    We find out who is making David Leyonhjelm say the darndest things. Two generations of feminists face off in 'Strayans Divided. And South Asian Australian comedian, Ashwin Segkar, performs stand-up live in studio.

  • S02E14 114

    • July 5, 2018
    • ABC2

    Move over Ballard...There are new sheriffs in town. Tonightly with Bridie and Greta kicks off with a delicious break down of the GST, followed by a hit job on Miranda Divine, then comedian Damien Power teams up with The New York Times to take pot shots at US Gun Laws. Plus musical guest Poloshirt pop their collars live in studio.

  • S02E15 115

    • July 6, 2018
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  • S02E16 116

    • July 9, 2018
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    Since rapping & dabbing have barely had any effect on Bill Shorten's approval, Bridie interviews Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Jones about UK Labour's Youthquake. We preview Shannon Noll's new track. Comedian Steph Tisdell performs.

  • S02E17 117

    • July 10, 2018
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    Mark Latham's new election campaign. What if Masterchef treated contestants like fine dining restaurants? We remember the extraordinary life of Mum Shirl and speak to Shireen Morris about Aboriginal recognition and identity.

  • S02E18 118

    • July 11, 2018
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    We do a deep dive on the media coverage of the cave boys. Comedian Andy Saunders brings us Aboriginal Mythbusters and as Australian house prices are starting to plateau, we preview ABC's newest lifestyle show Average Designs.

  • S02E19 119

    • July 12, 2018
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    The Tonightly talks tax dodging, Kylie Jenner is a self-made billionaire, Greta investigates why we should study western civilization & Greg talks about Fortnite addiction. Alice Skye & Emily Wurramarra perform in the studio.

  • S02E20 120

    • July 13, 2018
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  • S02E21 121

    • July 16, 2018
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    Hollywood comes to Tonightly, we are joined by the real Danny Glover and Scarlett Johansson (as played by Cassie Workman). Also Elon Musk dives lower than a submarine and stand-up comedian Kirsty Webeck in the studio.

  • S02E22 122

    • July 17, 2018
    • ABC2

    On this world emoji day, we bare witness to the last days of the US Empire! What if nurses were treated the same way as ASX100 CEOs, Tom faces off with a Greens voter and One Nation voter, and rock act Bully in studio!

  • S02E23 123

    • July 18, 2018
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    Tonightly awards Donald Trump a solid 10 for his magnificent backflip, and wonders what else he's done with his double negative skills. And we help Muslim boxer Bianca 'Bam Bam' Elmir get that elusive sponsorship.

  • S02E24 124

    • July 19, 2018
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    Longman's Big Trev muddles his medals but is he too big to lose? The govt wants us to get on board with coal because down, down, prices are down. We Explainsly what the hell My Health Record is. Mansionair perform in studio.

  • S02E25 125

    • July 20, 2018
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  • S02E26 126

    • July 23, 2018
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    The Super Saturday by-elections are just days away. What IS the difference between Pauline Hanson and Rod Stewart? We learn the perks of being an awesome backbencher boss. And The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr in studio.

  • S02E27 127

    • July 24, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonightly’s resident washed-up boomer comedian Squidzy Mulligan gets his own Channel 10 pilot. Go big or go home, Tom Ballard asks Bob Carr about the merits of limiting immigration. And Jack Druce performs stand up live in studio.

  • S02E28 128

    • July 25, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom Ballard dissects the drought, Greg Larsen goes to Longman for By-election Bachelor, comedian/author Rosie Waterland joins us in studio to destroy Netflix's latest fatphobic series, plus stand-up from Tom Cashman.

  • S02E29 129

    • July 26, 2018
    • ABC2

    Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy join Tom at the desk. Nina Oyama heads to Braddon for The By-Election Bachelor. Plus Sydney singer songwriter Odette performs for us live.

  • S02E30 130

    • July 27, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tom looks back at the Best of the Week including Gregs By-Election Bachelor in Longman, the Insatiable Rosie Waterland, Strayans Divided over population growth and Tom chats with The Strokes Albert Hammond Jr.

  • S02E31 131

    • July 30, 2018
    • ABC2

    All the washup from the by-elections, including the latest on Antony Green's vaping obsession. Plus the sexy new reality TV show starring the prison system and wardens. And comedian Rose Piper live in studio.

  • S02E32 132

    • July 31, 2018
    • ABC2

    It's Boomers week so we ask economist Stephen Koukoulas why it's all their fault; Qatar sabotaged Australia's FIFA World Cup bid; A crowdfunded Hollywood film of MH370 fails to take off; health services in the country.

  • S02E33 133

    • August 1, 2018
    • ABC2

    Boomer week continues, Bridie Connell meets a real-life boomer. In their defence boomers send Denise Drysdale to defend their place in the world. We celebrate Earth Overshoot Day by introducing plastic bags at Coles.

  • S02E34 134

    • August 2, 2018
    • ABC2

    Greta, Bridie and Nina talk heists, pronouns and teaching politicians to eat; Carlo Ritchie looks at country infrastructure; Bridie goes to Ireland to understand access to abortions; Cash Savage and the Last Drinks in studio.

  • S02E35 135

    • August 3, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S02E36 136

    • August 6, 2018
    • ABC2

    Hamish and Andy join Tom at the Desk. Tom rips into Sky News for giving a platform to Nazis. And Dave Eastgate performs a touching stand-up comedy set about his time being homeless.

  • S02E37 137

    • August 7, 2018
    • ABC2

    As we welcome the 25 Millionth person to Australia, we farewell the Race Discrimination Commissioner. Barnaby Joyce says it's not about him but puts out a memoir. Rapper D.Minor performs and chats about homelessness.

  • S02E38 138

    • August 8, 2018
    • ABC2

    How did the Great Barrier Reef Foundation secure almost half a billion dollars? Women in Japan systematically prevented from entering medical school; former Vice journalist explores youth homelessness; Skye Leckie in studio.

  • S02E39 139

    • August 9, 2018
    • ABC2

    Rosie Waterland says that Emma Husar is the feminist icon we're waiting for. Australia's Asian media stars battle it out to be Australia's Main Asian. Tom talks affordable housing solutions. Bonnie Tangey performs stand up.

  • S02E40 140

    • August 10, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S02E41 141

    • August 13, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonightly goes behind the scenes at the Ecuadorian Embassy as Julian Assange prepares to leave, Tom rips into Omarosa's hidden recordings, the Church tries to keep its tax exempt status. Stand up from Craig Quartermaine.

  • S02E42 142

    • August 14, 2018
    • ABC2

    Well it's official, the ACMA approved Tonightly isn't going to be renewed, but we have 3 more weeks to make you laugh. Behind the scenes at the Ecuadorian Embassy, hang out front of Kmart and dive deep into delivery services.

  • S02E43 143

    • August 15, 2018
    • ABC2

    As Bob Katter says 'Are we Racist? We're just Australian'. We take you behind the scenes of Fraser Anning's speech writing process. Mr Oily makes his Australian debut. How supermarket duopoly is crushing our country towns.

  • S02E44 144

    • August 16, 2018
    • ABC2

    The Racists have taken over the Senate (AGAIN). Assange evicted in the final episode of The Embassy. Tom sits down with Professor Toby Walsh to talk about artificial intelligence. Greta takes us to Reality TV University.

  • S02E45 145

    • August 17, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S02E46 146

    • August 20, 2018
    • ABC2

    The NEG is dead, baby! "Teflon Turnbull survives another day as PM" a 16-year-old private school girl explains. Greta investigates Millennials. And stand-up comedy icon Zoe Coombs Marr performs for us in studio!

  • S02E47 147

    • August 21, 2018
    • ABC2
  • S02E48 148

    • August 22, 2018
    • ABC2

    A vote of no confidence has succeeded, and Tom Ballard will step down as host, his replacements Greg Larsen and Nina Oyama are committed to destroying his legacy piece by piece. And Songtourage performs live in the studio.

  • S02E49 149

    • August 23, 2018
    • ABC2

    Greta Lee Jackson and Bridie Connell host Day 2 of our LIBSPILTACULAR! If Turnbull is done who will be next - Dutton, Bishop, ScoMo? We speak with Peter Dutton's butcher and get a glimpse at a Liberal Party strategy meeting.

  • S02E50 150

    • August 24, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S02E51 151

    • August 27, 2018
    • ABC2

    There ain’t no party like a Liberal Party hangover. We learn how the Prime Minister’s favourite hobby, his faith, lines up with his political policy. YouTube sensation Giselle shows us how Instagram is fuelling a dangerous desire for young people to get cosmetic surgery. And Andrew W.K. holds a mega party in the ABC Foyer.

  • S02E52 152

    • August 28, 2018
    • ABC2

    It's the Tonightly Stand-Up Special Bonanza Party! Two performers living with a disability share their experience dealing with the NDIS. Plus live stand-up from Jess Perkins, Gillian Cosgriff and Ahmed Zubb.

  • S02E53 153

    • August 29, 2018
    • ABC2

    Troye Sivan sits down with Tom. Elaine Crombie accepts a role as a special envoy to Warringah. Greta Lee Jackson does her best to not link the drought to climate change. Comedian Michael Chamberlin performs.

  • S02E54 154

    • August 30, 2018
    • ABC2

    Greta and Bridie break down their lazy hypocrisy and tell us that the #MeToo movement isn't just about the rich and famous. We take a closer look at online DNA services. Plus Sam Taunton performs live in the studio.

  • S02E55 155

    • August 31, 2018
    • ABC2

  • S02E56 Conservatively

    • September 3, 2018
    • ABC2

    Late-night comedy from a right wing point of view. Tom eviscerates women in power, environ-mentals, Muslims and destroys Richard Di Natale to his face. Jazz delivers a scathing critique of left driven identity politics.

  • S02E57 Tonightly 2068

    • September 4, 2018
    • ABC2

    It's 2068, the 50th year and 10000th episode of Tonightly with Tom Ballard! We Debatesly sea level rises, chat with Bridie Connell's grand-daughter plus Tomoyuki Hachigo and These New South Whales perform.

  • S02E58 158

    • September 5, 2018
    • ABC2

    We have a tall story on Heightism. We ask what's the go with the au pairs? We bring to bear the immense weight of our 2nd last show to bring down the government's climate policy. And John Cruckshank performs in the studio!

  • S02E59 Goodnightly

    • September 6, 2018
    • ABC2

    It's Goodnightly from us at Tonightly. For our last ever Tonightly we have shirtless men, the new ABC Yours campaign, Tori from Alternatively joins an African Gang. Also how do we make regional Australia more LGBTQIA friendly?

  • S02E60 The Best Ever

    • September 7, 2018
    • ABC2

    Tonightly's final Friday Compilation episode looks back at the funniest and most insightful moments of the show.