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The Hollowmen

TV·2008–2008·2 seasons, 12 episodes·ABC TV·Comedy, Drama·30m·Created by Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro

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Set in the offices of the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank is set up by the Prime Minister to help him in his most important task - getting re-elected.

Castfull cast & details

Lachy HulmeLachy HulmeDavid 'Murph' MurphyNeil MelvilleNeil MelvilleIanRob SitchRob SitchTonyMerrick WattsMerrick WattsNickJacqueline BrennanJacqueline BrennanMelSanto CilauroSanto CilauroTheo Tsolakis
Stephen Hall
Stephen HallWarren
Nicola Parry
Nicola ParryHolly

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2008Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Hollowmen S01E01Fat ChanceJuly 9, 2008—After a radio interview turns into a talk back session where the topic of obesity comes up, the Prime Minister's team of advisers has to del
  2. S01E02The Hollowmen S01E02The AmbassadorJuly 16, 2008—The planned publication of a report on the selection criteria for overseas diplomatic postings threatens to derail the plans to appoint a lo
  3. S01E03The Hollowmen S01E03A Time for TalkJuly 23, 2008—When conflict breaks out overseas, the Central Policy Unit must find a way to intervene without hurting the international relationships. Mur
  4. S01E04The Hollowmen S01E04Rear VisionJuly 30, 2008—The Prime Minister is worried that his soon to be released budget lacks excitement. The Unit are called in to come up with something suitab
  5. S01E05The Hollowmen S01E05Military MattersAugust 6, 2008—After a visit to a military base goes wrong the Prime Minister becomes concerned that not enough people are joining the armed forces. The Un
  6. S01E06The Hollowmen S01E06A Housing CrisisAugust 27, 2008—With many Australians struggling to find a home, a report into the cost of maintaining Kirribilli House looks set to prove embarrassing for

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes2008Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01The Hollowmen S02E01Shared InterestsSeptember 3, 2008—A scandal with a Junior Minister and poor fashion sense leads to a "blippy dip" in the PMs public image. Murph handles a government crackdow
  2. S02E02The Hollowmen S02E02Edifice ComplexSeptember 10, 2008—Tired of opening other people's buildings, the Prime Minister dreams of leaving his own architectural legacy.
  3. S02E03The Hollowmen S02E03Wonder DrugSeptember 17, 2008—Pressure mounts on the Government to fund an expensive new pill, despite evidence that it may not be worth funding at all.
  4. S02E04The Hollowmen S02E04Vulnerable to AttackSeptember 24, 2008—The PM's plans to increase spending on national security run into trouble when the Department starts talking about cost-cutting. Meanwhile t
  5. S02E05The Hollowmen S02E05A Waste of EnergyOctober 1, 2008—Global warming is hot on the agenda with the Unit taking up the government's new 'carbon challenge'. But a blindsighted promise to raise emi
  6. S02E06The Hollowmen S02E06A Quiet JanuaryOctober 8, 2008—As Christmas approaches the Unit realize that things are looking a little quiet for the Prime Minister. Media opportunities must be found be

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