Series synopsis
Jonah From Tonga is an Australian comedy television series that premiered on ABC TV on May 7, 2014. It ended on June 11, 2014. It was created by Chris Lilley. It stars Chris Lilley, Tama Tauali'i, Jason Moleli and Lafaele Tauali'i.
Fourteen year old breakdancer and mischievous delinquent, Jonah Takalua, returns from Tonga to start a new life at Holy Cross High School.
Dominating the playground with his gang Fobba-licious, amusing himself with endless filfthy jokes and a schoolyard rivalry with the Rangas, Jonah challenges the school system, getting himself into more trouble than ever before.
Premise
Fourteen year old breakdancer and mischievous delinquent, Jonah Takalua, returns from Tonga to start a new life at Holy Cross High School.
Dominating the playground with his gang Fobba-licious, amusing himself with endless filfthy jokes and a schoolyard rivalry with the Rangas, Jonah challenges the school system, getting himself into more trouble than ever before.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Lilley as Jonah Takalua
- Tama Tauali'i as Moses
- Jason Moleli as Manu
- Lafaele Tauali'i as Israel
- Tana Laasia as Sonny
- Eigaiwe Hunt as Mary
- Doug Bowles as Mr. Joseph
Guest cast
- Chris Bidlo as Prison Guard
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 7, 2014 | June 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Banished to Tonga to live with his uncle, 14-year-old Jonah is causing more trouble than ever. His dad takes him back to Sydney to start a new life but he quickly forms a new school gang and it's not long till trouble starts. |
May 7, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jonah and the Fobba-liscious boys are forced to meet with youth worker Kool Kris after making bully videos. But when Jonah's brother is picked on he gathers Year 7 rangas and attempts to make the ultimate bully video. |
May 14, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 While grounded Jonah and the 'Fobba-liscious' boys escape and go bowling. Their counselling session with Kool Kris leads to the boys taking part in the 'Feel Da Beat' song competition. |
May 21, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2014 |
| Last aired | June 11, 2014 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |