Series synopsis
Educators is a comedy television series that premiered on TVNZ+ on May 8, 2019. It was created by Jesse Griffin, Jackie van Beek, Jonny Brugh. It stars Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek, Rick Donald and Kura Forrester.
Set behind the scenes of an ordinary Kiwi secondary school, following the hopelessly and hilariously inept people in charge of educating the next generation.
Premise
Set behind the scenes of an ordinary Kiwi secondary school, following the hopelessly and hilariously inept people in charge of educating the next generation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonny Brugh as Jarred Needham
- Jackie van Beek as Robyn Duffy
- Rick Donald as Vinnie Thompson
- Kura Forrester as Judy Mokopouwhare
- Cohen Holloway as John Harrison
- Victoria Abbott as Rachel Dundonald
- Tom Sainsbury as Rudy Beard
- Yvette Parsons as Sheree Pivac
Supporting cast
- Paul Glover as Robert
- Ana Scotney as Maria
- Josh Thomson as Gareth Clevedon
Guest cast
- Joel Tobeck as Brother Duncroft
- Wesley Dowdell as Brother Wesley
- Madeleine Sami as ERO Inspector #1
- Hayley Sproull as ERO Inspector #2
- Ganesh Raj as Courier
- Callan Knight as Rabbit
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 30, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 6 | December 7, 2022 | December 7, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 6 | November 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Judy announces the theme for this year's school show. Robyn issues a challenging classroom writing task. Jarred deals with an unusual parental request. And Vinnie reacts to the news that the students think he is a bully. |
May 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 John volunteers to be the coach of the senior girls' soccer team — but has an ulterior motive for wanting the gig. Jarred deals with some very angry parents and some car parking issues. Robyn gives some one-on-one guidance counselling and Robert grapples with life as an adult student. |
May 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Robyn rubs the sexual education teachers up the wrong way when she crashes their lesson. Rachel reveals that the sex ed class taught her a few things too. And John lies about his dealings with the soccer mums. |
May 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jared reveals that the school is being audited, causing great concern amongst the staff. Rudy returns with legitimate teaching qualifications, but is he Rudy, or someone else? Robyn reveals her living arrangements, which leave a lot to be desired, and Vinnie tries to kill one of his students — with kindness. |
September 30, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sheree and Jared try to figure out who has been tagging the school. Adult student Robert is accused of being a stalker and the auditor arrives at school to utter chaos. |
September 30, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Robyn's new residence causes all sorts of problems, and the auditor feels pressure from all sides. |
September 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Vinnie and Jarred swap jobs to hoodwink Vinnie’s visiting mum, Jarred busts Robyn’s student tele-marketing ring and Judy behaves badly. |
December 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jarred takes up cage fighting, Rudy struggles to teach his lessons and Robyn uncovers a fake ID operation. |
December 7, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Robyn and Vinnie become flat mates, Jarred has to answer to the school board and Robert is heartbroken to discover his daughter’s relationship with his best mate. |
December 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Egg Attacks A spate of egg attacks throw the school into chaos. Ra persuades the woodworking class to make a coffin for a last-minute funeral. |
November 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Rival Coach Vinnie lands himself in hot water when he pushes a rival coach out of his wheelchair. Jarred discovers that adult student Robert isn’t actually enrolled at the school. |
November 1, 2025 |
| 3 |
Driving Wars Robyn goes to war with the local community constable over her dangerous driving. Jarred takes a stand over the school production. |
November 1, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 8, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 1, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |