Series synopsis
Shortland Street is a soap drama television series that premiered on TVNZ 2 on May 25, 1992. It stars Ben Barrington, Amanda Billing, Ben Mitchell and Carlos Muller.
The lives and loves of the residents of Ferndale.
Premise
The lives and loves of the residents of Ferndale.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ben Barrington as Drew McCaskill
- Amanda Billing as Sarah Potts
- Ben Mitchell as Te Koha "TK" Samuels
- Carlos Muller as Logan Barnes
- Laura Hill as Toni Thompson/Warner
- Grant Lobban as Damo Johnson
- Faye Smythe as Tania Jeffries
- Henry Rolleston as Louis King
Supporting cast
- Anna Jullienne as Maia Jeffries
- Jennifer Ludlam as Leanne Black
- Emily Robins as Claire Solomon
- Jess Sayer as Maeve Mullens
- Peter Mochrie as Callum McKay
- Kura Forrester as Desdemona Schmidt
- Fleur Saville as Libby Jeffries
- Marianne Infante as Madonna Diaz
- Michael Galvin as Chris Warner
- Adam Rickitt as Kieran Mitchell
- Paolo Rotondo as Andrew Solomon
- Ngahuia Piripi as Esther Samuels
Guest cast
- Moana Maniapoto-Jackson as Te Aniwa Ryan
- Lynette Forday as Grace Kwan
- Luisa Burgess as Rebecca Frost
- Albert Belz as Manny Atutahi
- Glynis McNicoll as Lady Margot Warner
- Chris Dykzeul as James Thornton
- James Hayward as Richard Thornton
- Mary Lose as Ana Fa'asolo
- Elisabeth Easther as Carla Crozier/Leach
- Charlie Corrigan as Cory
- Jo-Anna Crichton as Raewyn Hart
- Lucy Elliott as Dayna Jenkins
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 4904 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 155 | May 25, 1992 | December 25, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 265 | December 28, 1992 | December 31, 1993 |
| Season 3 | 256 | January 3, 1994 | December 23, 1994 |
| Season 4 | 245 | January 16, 1995 | December 22, 1995 |
| Season 5 | 250 | January 1, 1996 | December 13, 1996 |
| Season 6 | 230 | January 20, 1997 | December 5, 1997 |
| Season 7 | 244 | January 12, 1998 | December 18, 1998 |
| Season 8 | 245 | January 11, 1999 | December 17, 1999 |
| Season 9 | 260 | January 10, 2000 | December 22, 2000 |
| Season 10 | 245 | January 15, 2001 | December 14, 2001 |
| Season 11 | 240 | January 21, 2002 | December 13, 2002 |
| Season 12 | 252 | January 20, 2003 | December 19, 2003 |
| Season 13 | 257 | January 26, 2004 | December 25, 2004 |
| Season 14 | 250 | January 17, 2005 | December 16, 2005 |
| Season 15 | 255 | January 16, 2006 | December 15, 2006 |
| Season 16 | 250 | January 15, 2007 | December 14, 2007 |
| Season 17 | 255 | January 14, 2008 | December 19, 2008 |
| Season 18 | 250 | January 19, 2009 | December 18, 2009 |
| Season 19 | 250 | January 18, 2010 | December 17, 2010 |
| Season 20 | 250 | January 17, 2011 | December 16, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dr Hone Ropata arrives at Shortland Street after a stint in Guatemala. Stuart Neilson brings his pregnant friend into the Clinic claiming that he is the father. Dr Hone ruffles feathers by performing an emergency ceasarean on Stuart's pregnant friend, even though the clinic is not equipped for such a procedure. |
May 25, 1992 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Hone suffers for Chris' indiscretions. Nick is sprung. Is Stuart a father? |
May 26, 1992 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A rugby team has a road accident. Hone reveals a problem. Sam and Steve's rivalry over Alison continues. |
May 27, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 156 A group of builders create tension among the staff. Working with Chris causes problems for Alison. Marj's secret finally comes out. |
December 28, 1992 |
| 2 |
Episode 157 Tom reacts badly to Marj's shocking revelation. Steve and Alison find themselves in a confusing situation. Carrie wins a few fans outside the clinic. |
December 29, 1992 |
| 3 |
Episode 158 Steve and Alison are highly embarrassed. Carrie and Chris get suspicious. Tom refuses to accept the past and Marj is crushed. Mckenna shocks Kirsty. |
December 30, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 421 Nick creates a new identity. Hone's suspicions are aroused. Kirsty has an unwelcome visitor. |
January 3, 1994 |
| 2 |
Episode 422 Kirsty hunts for a job. Leonard smells a rat. Hone's in trouble. |
January 4, 1994 |
| 3 |
Episode 423 Jenny gets a surprise guest. A boxer threatens Hone. Katherine arouses a patient's curiosity. |
January 5, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 676 Hone's in shock. Nick misses his loved one. True love might just prevail. |
January 16, 1995 |
| 2 |
Episode 677 Second time lucky for Kirsty and Lionel. Johnny feels paternal. Hone hears very bad news. |
January 17, 1995 |
| 3 |
Episode 678 Hone takes legal advice. Rachel has a cunning plan. Jenny feels the pressure. |
January 18, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 921 The new year brings heartache for Lionel. James throws caution to the wind. Is Harry being set up for a fall? |
January 1, 1996 |
| 2 |
Episode 922 Harry has a new mentor - Greg. Chris is asked to rebuild a man. Johnny's past comes a knockin on his door. |
January 2, 1996 |
| 3 |
Episode 923 Grace makes the ultimate sacrifice for Lionel. Carla goes in to bat for Ellen. Nick angsts over his manhood. |
January 3, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1171 Ellen's good news travels fast. Rachel endangers Rangi's life. Caroline's dream comes true. |
January 20, 1997 |
| 2 |
Episode 1172 Caroline finally has her man. Rachel feels totally rejected. Ana's career prospects are doomed. |
January 21, 1997 |
| 3 | Episode 1173 | January 22, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1401 Caroline faces life. Jenny's determined to prove she saw Ian. Rangi can't obliterate the truth. |
January 12, 1998 |
| 2 |
Episode 1402 Cam seeks a role in Nick's film. Trapped himself, Lionel's kept from Caroline. Johnny finds and loses true love. |
January 13, 1998 |
| 3 |
Episode 1403 Lucy has the knife out for Rachel. Jenny's behaviour bugs Nick. An end for Kirsty may spell a beginning for Caroline. |
January 14, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1646 Mike wins one, loses one. Will the real Mrs Wallasee please stand up? Rachel wants answers but Oscar isn't talking. |
January 11, 1999 |
| 2 |
Episode 1647 Lionel can't afford love. More suspects stack up in Oscar's attack. Nick's caught in a compromising position. |
January 12, 1999 |
| 3 |
Episode 1648 The police net closes around Fergus. Michael and Frank clash head on. Caroline may walk down the aisle after all. |
January 13, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1891 The new boss gets staff worrying. Donna fears for Rangi's life. Greg rides in and upsets Caroline's love life once again. |
January 10, 2000 |
| 2 |
Episode 1892 Frank faces up to his actions. Louie sets his sights on the top. Donna's shocked to learn the truth about her father. |
January 11, 2000 |
| 3 |
Episode 1893 Minnie looks for more attention. Greg faces revenge from an old rival. Aleesha hits Frank where it hurts. |
January 12, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 2151 Nick takes out his grief on Cassie. Kate faces Moira's wrath. Waverley gets bad news from home. |
January 15, 2001 |
| 2 |
Episode 2152 Paul tries ingratiating himself with the new boss. Minnie has a secret admirer. Rangi must beat the clock to the IVF clinic. |
January 16, 2001 |
| 3 |
Episode 2153 Victor wonders why Kate is over sensitive to a patient's death. Al avoids contact with his past. Ange breaks news to Nick. |
January 17, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 2396 Marshall's overcome with guilt. Rachel panics when Jack calls the shots. Te Hana's betrayal rocks Mihi. |
January 21, 2002 |
| 2 |
Episode 2397 Marshall's in a stew with the boys in blue. Toni's zipper is a ripper. Mihi's in a mother of a bad mood. |
January 22, 2002 |
| 3 |
Episode 2398 Waverley wavers. Rachel learns Toni's secret. Mihi's a mystery. |
January 23, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 2636 Anne confesses her guilt to Victor. Chris fights to save a life. Nick can't believe Rachel's gone. Rachel's life is on the line. Chris' operation on Adam throws up unforseen complications. |
January 20, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2637 Toni's guilt causes her to keep mum. Anne's in the dog box with Victor. Chris' day goes from bad to worse. |
January 21, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 2638 Waverley looks to the heavens for answers. Victor worries Tama isn't father material. Donna's future is in doubt. |
January 22, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 2886 Delphi faces up to danger. Sticky's heart is in limbo. Love rings true for Shannon and tragedy hits the Kahu family. |
January 26, 2004 |
| 2 |
Episode 2887 Nelson is isolated in his grief. Delphi keeps her emotions in check. Donna feels the pressure. |
January 27, 2004 |
| 3 |
Episode 2888 Sticky bites back. Chris prepares to play hardball. Nelson honours a promise to Anne. Waverley's secret is out. |
January 28, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 3141 | January 17, 2005 |
| 2 | Episode 3142 | January 18, 2005 |
| 3 | Episode 3143 | January 19, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 3391 | January 16, 2006 |
| 2 | Episode 3392 | January 17, 2006 |
| 3 | Episode 3393 | January 18, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 3646 | January 15, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 3647 | January 16, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 3648 | January 17, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 3896 | January 14, 2008 |
| 2 | Episode 3897 | January 15, 2008 |
| 3 | Episode 3898 | January 16, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 4151 | January 19, 2009 |
| 2 | Episode 4152 | January 20, 2009 |
| 3 | Episode 4153 | January 21, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 4401 | January 18, 2010 |
| 2 | Episode 4402 | January 19, 2010 |
| 3 | Episode 4403 | January 20, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 4651 | January 17, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 4652 | January 18, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 4653 | January 19, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 1992 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 19:00:00 |