Series synopsis
Small Town Scandal is a comedy crime drama television series that premiered on Sky on February 9, 2026. It was created by Tom Sainsbury. It stars Tom Sainsbury, Morgana O'Reilly, Alexander England and Felicity Kendal.
Small Town Scandal follows Toby, a disgraced journalist turned podcast host, who returns to his rural hometown to investigate the bizarre death of his millionaire uncle - killed, suspiciously, by an automatic lawnmower.
Premise
Small Town Scandal follows Toby, a disgraced journalist turned podcast host, who returns to his rural hometown to investigate the bizarre death of his millionaire uncle - killed, suspiciously, by an automatic lawnmower.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Sainsbury as Toby
- Morgana O'Reilly as Katie
- Alexander England as Matt
- Felicity Kendal as Sue
- Rose Matafeo as Carol
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 9, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Giant has Fallen When his uncle dies under suspicious circumstances, disgraced journalist Toby Buchanan sees the perfect story to launch his comeback podcast - and perhaps save his career. |
February 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
A Connoisseur of Love Toby's quiet probe into Aunty Janine's role in Uncle Mitch's death uncovers more than he expected. The revelation pulls him headfirst into the drug-laced, secret-riddled underbelly of Te Hoiho. |
February 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Buchananiser Automated Lawnmowers (TM) Toby crashes a swinger's party, where Aunty Janine is the undisputed belle of the ball. Surrounded by leather and chains, Toby believes this scene hides more than just late-night escapades. |
February 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 9, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 2, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday |