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Tractor Monkeys

PG2013•30m
Comedy

Tractor Monkeys is a comedy quiz show that has mined ABC TV's wonderful wonderful, eye opening and at times disturbing material to create a romp through recent fads, trends and social phenomena. With a bunch of some of Australia's best comedians along for the ride, Tractor Monkeys will see surprise appearances, bizarre objects being sprung on unsuspecting team members and moments of planned or random chaos. In the driver's seat Merrick Watts is joined by team captains Dave O'Neil and Monty Dimond. The teams will comprise the cream of Australia's comedic talent. It's a chance for them to reminisce about growing up in Australia, share their teenage secrets, laugh at how much we have changed or cringe at how much we haven't. It's a fine line between sweet nostalgia and blatant ridicule!

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 20, 2013

Last Aired

December 25, 2013

Networks

ABC TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Tom Gleeson, Frank Woodley, Ella Hooper & Adam Richard
E1
Tom Gleeson, Frank Woodley, Ella Hooper & Adam Richard
Air date: 2013-03-20
Tractor Monkey's hosts & guests look back through the rich seam of gold that is the ABC TV archive and discover what Countdown really uncovered in the 80s, Kurt Cobain's hairstyle preferences and more...
Sam Simmons, Rebecca De Unamuno, Aamer Rahman & Genevieve Morris
E2
Sam Simmons, Rebecca De Unamuno, Aamer Rahman & Genevieve Morris
Air date: 2013-03-27
Merrick Watts and team are joined by Genevieve Morris, Aamer Rahman, Mr Dangerous Sam Simmons, and Rebecca De Unamuno. Together they try to answer life's big questions - sharks, child labour and what on earth is a Call Boy?
Kate Langbroek, Dave Thornton, Toby Truslove & Denise Scott
E3
Kate Langbroek, Dave Thornton, Toby Truslove & Denise Scott
Air date: 2013-04-03
Merrick, Monty and Dave are joined by Kate Langbroek, Denise Scott, Dave Thornton and Toby Truslove. They discuss the dangers of the Slip 'n Slide and a subset of sexual behaviour that is now completely out of fashion.
HG Nelson, Josh Thomas, Tommy Little & Jeff Green
E4
HG Nelson, Josh Thomas, Tommy Little & Jeff Green
Air date: 2013-04-10
Comedy legend HG Nelson, comic star Josh Thomas, award-winning British comedian Jeff Green and 'the future of funny' Tommy Little join the panel.
Fiona O'Loughlin, Joel Creasey, Ronny Chieng & Rob Carlton
E5
Fiona O'Loughlin, Joel Creasey, Ronny Chieng & Rob Carlton
Air date: 2013-04-17
This week the teams look to discover the spiritual origins of the mullet, attempt to defend a misspent youth wasted on pinnies. Collective memories and fierce nostalgia fuel the teams’ competitive nature, not to mention their fears and anxiety over a man’s deadly encounter with a snake.
Lawrence Mooney, Kayne Tremills, Celia Pacquola & Ed Kavalee
E6
Lawrence Mooney, Kayne Tremills, Celia Pacquola & Ed Kavalee
Air date: 2013-04-24
Can Tractor Monkey’s hosts & guests pick who will win a drinking competition between a man and an errr... elephant? And answer why would you have to go to your bank manager to buy a camera in 1992?
Anthony Morgan, Tommy Little, Noeline Brown & Akmal Saleh
E7
Anthony Morgan, Tommy Little, Noeline Brown & Akmal Saleh
Air date: 2013-05-01
This week Tractor Monkey’s hosts & guests question the morals of publicity stunts of the 70s involving pantyhose and attempt to discover why Rod Marsh in his undies is being interviewed in the shower.
Adam Richard, Mel Buttle, Matt Okine & Denise Drysdale
E8
Adam Richard, Mel Buttle, Matt Okine & Denise Drysdale
Air date: 2013-05-08
In the final episode of Tractor Monkey’s can the panel spot an Oscar-winning actor working as a clown in Sydney? As a fitting end to the series Merrick, reveals some strange goings-on down on the farm.

Cast

Merrick Watts

Merrick Watts

Self - Host

Dave O'Neil

Dave O'Neil

Self - Team Captain

Monty Dimond

Self - Team Captain

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