Mikki vs the World

25min

Family

Explores the wonderful, on one hand, and confusing on the other, mental health and brain development of Australian adolescents.

Episodes

Cast

Doctor Danger (Risky Behaviour)

1. Doctor Danger (Risky Behaviour)

20min

9th May 2021

While Mikki is very excited by a new online purchase, Mo thinks she is taking lots of unnecessary risks and being reckless in the office. To get to the bottom of this Mikki talk to Extreme Games gold medallist Jackson Strong.

Sibling Frenemies (Sibling Rivalry)

2. Sibling Frenemies (Sibling Rivalry)

22min

10th May 2021

Mikki and Mo have a new neighbour: a cool psychology streamer named Doc Daphne. Mikki is feeling very threatened, and it doesn't help that Daphne is her sister. Mikki reaches out to popstars, The Veronicas.

IRL (Social Media Use)

3. IRL (Social Media Use)

24min

11th May 2021

Mikki is a bit addicted to her phone, trying to get likes and shares is ruling her life, and not in a good way. She has even started to troll sister Daphne which Mo really doesn't think is cool.

The Frosty Life (Identity Crisis)

4. The Frosty Life (Identity Crisis)

21min

12th May 2021

Mo is struggling with defining his identity: can he like more than one thing at a time? Meanwhile, Mikki needs to investigate what identity really means because the office is way too chilly thanks to Mo's new ice-cold look.

Sad Panda (Sadness and Depression)

5. Sad Panda (Sadness and Depression)

23min

13th May 2021

Office pet, Marjory Mofax, has been ill for a while. When her sudden death really upsets Mo, he gets a visit from the Sad Panda. Mikki needs to cheer up her bestie but first she must understand what being sad is all about.

Fitting in French (Peer Pressure)

6. Fitting in French (Peer Pressure)

25min

14th May 2021

Mikki's cooler sister Doc Daphne is loving all things French and both Mikki and Mo are desperate to keep up. Mikki's psych senses start tingling so she decides to investigate what peer pressure is all about.

Worried Wayne (Anxiety)

7. Worried Wayne (Anxiety)

22min

15th May 2021

Mo signs Mikki up for a karaoke competition which sends her into an anxiety spiral. She just loves singing but - plot twist! - doesn't want to sing in front of her friends, family or any cool teenagers.

Friends till the End (Allyship)

8. Friends till the End (Allyship)

21min

16th May 2021

Mo has been ghosted by his gamer buds and he's pretty bummed out, but Mikki is too busy to understand, she's trying to put together an audition tape for a reality show! Mikki decides to find out what allyship is all about.

The Feels (Crushes)

9. The Feels (Crushes)

26min

17th May 2021

Mikki is confused...is she having a crush on Mo? And "The Feels", a 60s doo whoop group, keeps popping up everywhere. What's that about? Luckily, she has her bestie TV personality, Osher Gunsberg, to talk it over with.

Mo's Mummy (Family Dynamics)

10. Mo's Mummy (Family Dynamics)

24min

18th May 2021

Mo is finding it hard to get along with his mum, Mayor Pam Pamming, and everything she does annoys him. Mikki thinks she knows what he needs to do but it might just be the thing that drives them further apart.

Shame Hungry (Shame)

11. Shame Hungry (Shame)

23min

19th May 2021

Mikki and Mo are having a great morning until Mo spills water on his pants and it looks like he's wet himself. Cue the SHAME PAPARAZZI! Mikki and Mo remember every shameful experience they have ever had.

With Friends Like These (Toxic Friends)

12. With Friends Like These (Toxic Friends)

22min

20th May 2021

Mikki is having a great day until she arrives at her psychology practice and has a visit from an old toxic friend, Scarlett. Mikki needs to understand how to talk to a toxic friend and how to stand up for herself.

Lost in Translation (ASD)

13. Lost in Translation (ASD)

22min

21st May 2021

Mikki and Mo are excited to play their first ever gig with their new band but the drummer has quit on the eve of the show. Mikki finds a replacement, Jade, who identifies as being on the autism spectrum.

First Time for Everything (Firsts)

14. First Time for Everything (Firsts)

21min

22nd May 2021

Mo hates trying things for the first time but Mikki loves it. She really struggles to understand why he can't take the leap. I mean, Himalayan hang gliding isn't so scary - you just have to give it a go!

True Grit (Resilience)

15. True Grit (Resilience)

20min

23rd May 2021

Not having clients is really getting Mikki down and she might have to give up her psychology practice. Can she learn how to be resilient during tough times with a little help from gymnast and Ninja Warrior, Olivia Vivian?

First air date

9th May 2021

Last air date

14th Oct 2022

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks