Series synopsis
Ground Up is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on ABC TV on June 7, 2026. It was created by Gary McCaffrie. It stars Sam Pang, Emma Harvie, Dylan Murphy and Josh McConville.
Tasmania has finally been given the green light to field a team in the AFL - but there's a catch. The locals have to build a new stadium, and not everyone thinks the 1.13 billion dollar taxpayer spend is the greatest idea.
Premise
Tasmania has finally been given the green light to field a team in the AFL - but there's a catch. The locals have to build a new stadium, and not everyone thinks the 1.13 billion dollar taxpayer spend is the greatest idea.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Pang as Hugh Shen
- Emma Harvie as Destiny Pitt
- Dylan Murphy as Jameson La Fontaine
- Josh McConville as Alistair Penfold
- Lucy Durack as Angela Lipscombe
- Marg Downey as Catherine La Fontaine
- Lisa McCune
- Broden Kelly
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 7, 2026 | July 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Offensive Pressure The new CEO Hugh and the new COO Destiny feel each other out while trying to settle on a club song, a mascot and whether it's appropriate to have a salmon producer as a sponsor. |
June 7, 2026 |
| 2 |
Taking Territory AFL CEO Alistair is in town to help secure a site for the club's new Training Centre. When the RSL rejects the use of the land at the war memorial, Alistair and Hugh turn their attention to the Governor's residence. |
June 14, 2026 |
| 3 |
Too High Destiny is tasked with securing a sponsorship from an Opium producer, Hugh has to counter a Greens campaign about the economics of the stadium and the new coach's past proves problematic. |
June 21, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 7, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |