Series synopsis
Todd Sampson's Why? is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on ABC TV on February 24, 2026. It stars Todd Sampson.
Todd Sampson explores the intriguing complexities of human behaviour, driven by a curiosity to unravel the mysteries behind our actions. Each episode embarks on a quest to understand the things people do.
Premise
Todd Sampson explores the intriguing complexities of human behaviour, driven by a curiosity to unravel the mysteries behind our actions. Each episode embarks on a quest to understand the things people do.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Todd Sampson as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 24, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Donor Dads The complexities of unregulated sperm donation sees half brothers and sisters all around the world. We meet a father who has children in the hundreds. Many of the mothers can't afford IVF and instead choose to go down the private path to take away some of the anonymity and costs associated with donor clinics. |
February 24, 2026 |
| 2 |
Doomsday Preppers At undisclosed locations around the world, 'preppers' are skilling up and hunkering down. They're getting ready for the end of days with purpose-built bunkers, stockpiled weapons, food stores and survival training. We meet a family preparing for the absolute worst. |
March 3, 2026 |
| 3 |
Alien Church We meet devout members of the Aetherius Society, an international religion that believes life on Earth is guided by advanced extra-terrestrial civilisations existing in other realms on planets in our solar system. |
March 10, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2026 |
| Status | continue |