Series synopsis
Mastermind Australia is an Australian drama television series that premiered on SBS on April 15, 2019. It was created by Bill Wright. It stars Jennifer Byrne.
Contestants must answer as many questions as possible on their chosen specialist subject within two minutes.
Premise
Contestants must answer as many questions as possible on their chosen specialist subject within two minutes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jennifer Byrne as Host
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 232 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | April 15, 2019 | April 16, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 85 | February 24, 2020 | June 19, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 85 | February 22, 2021 | June 18, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 60 | February 21, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The specialist subjects are: A Song Of Ice and Fire Novels, Epidemiology, Wimbledon Open Era, and French Cuisine 1300-1900. Who will win a place in the weekly final? |
April 15, 2019 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In this round, the specialty subjects are Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Baby-Sitters Club books series 1–8, the laws of cricket, and the early photographic process. |
February 24, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In this round, the specialty subjects are Douglas Mawson, Australian parrots, 2006 FIFA World Cup, and famous guitars and guitarists. |
February 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In this round, the specialty subjects are High fashion: French and Italian, Norse mythology, Company the musical, and Red Dwarf seasons 1–8. |
February 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In this round, the specialty subjects are When Harry Met Sally, the 1966 FIFA World Cup, Volkswagen, and Britney Spears 1998–2008. |
February 22, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In this round, the specialty subjects are Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, The Animorphs Series, and 1950s Rock and Roll. |
February 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In this round, the specialty subjects are Kath and Kim, the Anzac landing at Gallipoli, Frederick Spofforth, and the band Tom Tom Club. |
February 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In this series return round, the specialty subjects are Batman: The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Beatles’ Abbey Road album, the continent of Africa, and the K-pop boy group Seventeen. |
February 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In this round, the specialty subjects are Split Enz, the Battle of Hastings, the Mistborn Era One Trilogy, and Aladdin (1992). |
February 22, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In this round, the specialty subjects are Daria Seasons 1–5, Australian Cricket (2010–2020), the London Symphony Orchestra, and the life and times of Mr T. |
February 23, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 13, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |