Stupid, Stupid Man

30min

Comedy

Stupid, Stupid Man is an Australian television comedy which originally aired on TV1. It is set in the office of a fictional men's magazine COQ, parodying such men's magazines as FHM and Ralph. The first season began broadcasting on 14 November 2006, and a second season began on 11 December 2007. On 29 January 2008, the final episode of the show aired, and it was cancelled.

Episodes

Cast

A Very, Very Private Function

2. A Very, Very Private Function

30min

14th Nov 2006

Big boss Anne is delighted with publicity the magazine receives when church groups protest outside its office. Meanwhile, the female staff aren't happy about sharing their toilets with their male colleagues.

The Reunion

3. The Reunion

30min

21st Nov 2006

Nick has good reason to dread his school reunion. Meanwhile, Van Dyke confronts his old headmaster. Publisher Anne is worried the magazine has lost touch with its readers - until she meets some.

The Cobra

4. The Cobra

30min

21st Nov 2006

Advice columnist Dave finally has someone who's interested in him. But some stalkers just can't take a hint. The terrifying JA arrives at the office and takes an instant dislike to everybody but one.

The Guest

5. The Guest

30min

28th Nov 2006

Van Dyke's not happy when Anne employs former Australian cricketer Greg Matthews as the magazine's guest editor. After being dumped, Nick sets out to prove he's emotionally sensitive while one of the staff is spotted in a Paris Hilton sex video.

Integrity

6. Integrity

30min

28th Nov 2006

Van Dyke gets the offer of a lifetime from someone he once sacked. Meanwhile, he desperately searches for a celebrity cover girl after turning down topless shots of Nikki Webster. Dave goes speed dating and meets the pop singer of his dreams.

The Mole

7. The Mole

30min

5th Dec 2006

There's a security blitz when it's revealed someone is leaking story ideas to a rival magazine. Everyone's under suspicion as Van Dyke tries to weed out the office mole.

Full Circle

8. Full Circle

30min

5th Dec 2006

Nick defames Lleyton Hewitt but Van Dyke is more concerned about the car space up for grabs following a death in the building. Paranoia sets in when his staff have to assess Van Dyke's performance as boss.

First air date

14th Nov 2006

Last air date

8th Jan 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks