The third season of workplace comedy Fisk was ABC’s top non-children’s title in 2024, according to OzTAM ratings data.
The Origma 45 film, which has been filmed in Melbourne since 2021, will return to the airwaves in October, with Kitty Flanagan playing the role of Helen Tudor-Fisk, a renowned actress known for her unique charm and no-nonsense approach to life. was replayed.
Joining Flanagan in each episode is an ensemble of Aaron Chen, Julia Zemiro, Marty Shergold, John Gayden, and Glenn Butcher.
According to OzTAM statistics, the season premiere episode drew over 3 million total viewers*, making it the highest-rated non-children’s program ever on ABC since the introduction of the total audience methodology in 2016. It won the top spot as an episode of. To date, this season has averaged over 600,000 viewers per episode on ABC iview.
Flanagan, who wrote the episode with Penny Flanagan and shared directing duties with Tom Peterson, said he was able to create the show with “so many talented and interesting people, both on screen and behind the scenes.” “I was very lucky,” he said.
“The fact that we were able to create something that viewers are tuning in to watch is the icing on the mud cake,” he said.
“Honestly, I think I’m still surprised (or delighted) that a show featuring a plain woman in her 50s in a baggy brown suit was a hit.”
Fisk was nominated for Best Narrative Comedy Series, Best Comedy Performance (Kitty Flanagan and Aaron Chen), Best Original Screenplay (Penny Flanagan and Kitty Flanagan – Episode 3), and Best Editing, capping off a good month for the Flanagans. Ta. On TV (Katie Flaxman – Episode 3) at the 2025 AACTA Awards.
The ABC’s head of scripted writing Rachel Okin said Mr Fisk continued the station’s “proud heritage” of broadcasting some of Australia’s best original comedy.
“These groundbreaking numbers are a true testament to Kitty’s hard work, comedic talent and the incredible creative team she has assembled,” she said.
“We are thrilled that audiences will continue to love and adore Helen Tudor-Fisk and all those who walk through the doors of Gruber & Fisk.”
*Source: OzTAM VPM minutes, combining five urban metros and local TAMs. Total number of viewers = total number of viewers for the first broadcast, encore, and ABC iview. “Total Viewers” refers to the series average of total viewers for each episode.
