Series synopsis
The Family Next Door is an Australian drama television series that premiered on ABC TV on August 10, 2025. It was created by Sally Hepworth. It stars Teresa Palmer, Bella Heathcote, Bob Morley and Catherine McClements.
The enigmatic Isabelle moves into a small seaside cul-de-sac where her obsessive drive to solve a mystery casts suspicion on four neighbouring families. Based on bestselling Australian author Sally Hepworth's novel.
Premise
The enigmatic Isabelle moves into a small seaside cul-de-sac where her obsessive drive to solve a mystery casts suspicion on four neighbouring families. Based on bestselling Australian author Sally Hepworth's novel.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Teresa Palmer as Isabelle
- Bella Heathcote as Ange
- Bob Morley as Lucas
- Catherine McClements as Barbara
- Ming-Zhu Hii as Fran
- Daniel Henshall as Nigel
- Tane Williams-Accra as Ben
- Esi Annan as Mia
Supporting cast
- Spencer Ellis Anderson as Oliver
- Audrey O'Sullivan as Elvis
- Lily Mei Cao Milburn as Rosie
- Edward A O'Sullivan as Will
- Philippa Northeast as Essie
- Maria Angelico as Holly
- Jane Harber as Lulu
Guest cast
- Dominic Ona-Ariki as Jules
- Maude Davey as Helen Gillespie
- Vince Colosimo as Clive Murphy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 10, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ange As Isabelle arrives in Pleasant Court, local realtor and perfectionist, Ange soon suspects the mysterious visitor is not who she says she is. |
August 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Essie Struggling with motherhood, Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle, blissfully unaware that Isabelle has a hidden agenda. |
August 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Lulu Tension around Lulu and Holly's parenting choices comes to the surface just as Isabelle's investigation zones in on Lulu and her daughter, Elvis. |
August 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 10, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 14, 2025 |
| Runtime | 49 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | at 20:00:00 |