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Kath & Kim: Season 1

8 episodes Premiered May 16, 2002 Updated Oct 31, 2026

As Kath prepares to wed fine-meats purveyor Kel, her daughter Kim moves back home after becoming disillusioned with her two-month marriage to Brett. Kath and Kim, a dysfunctional mother-daughter duo, navigate through relationship troubles, personal issues and life while trying to s. The television series, which first aired in 2002, features an iconic scene in which Kim is fired from her call centre job. The Australia

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Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Kath is preparing to wed fine-meats purveyor Kel.
  • ⚡ Kim moves back home after becoming disillusioned with her two-month marriage to Brett.
  • ⚡ Kath and Kim form a dysfunctional mother-daughter duo.
  • ⚡ The series centers on navigating relationship troubles, personal issues, and life.
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Season overview

As Kath prepares to wed fine-meats purveyor Kel, her daughter Kim moves back home after becoming disillusioned with her two-month marriage to Brett. Kath and Kim, a dysfunctional mother-daughter duo, navigate through relationship troubles, personal issues and life while trying to s. The television series, which first aired in 2002, features an iconic scene in which Kim is fired from her call centre job. The Australian comedy series was created by its original stars, Jane Turner and Gina Riley, who also serve as executive producers and consultants. The series focuses on the relationships and personal challenges of the titular characters.

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Season 1 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 1: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (5): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

Sex

May 16, 2002 · 26 min

Kath Day is enjoying life as an empty nester until her recently married daughter Kim moves back in. To Kim's disgust, Kath has a lover and they're going for it like rabbits. Kath h

S1·E2 Core

Gay

May 23, 2002 · 26 min

Brett's relationship with a 75kg Rottweiler by the name of Cujo has Kim's nose out of joint. She's out to sow her rolled oats and, with encouragement from Sharon, they go speed dat

S1·E3 Core

Sport

May 30, 2002 · 25 min

Wedding preparations for Kath and Kel's big day are well underway. Kel puts his skills as a fine purveyor of meat to the test as he begins to design a commemorative sausage for the

S1·E4 Core

Fat

Jun 6, 2002 · 26 min

Kath's wedding plans are thrown into chaos when she discovers that Kim has really stacked on the weight and doesn't fit into her bridesmaid's dress. Sharon discovers self-help and

S1·E5 Core

Old

Jun 13, 2002 · 26 min

Kath's flat out organising the wedding and the stress is starting to show. Comments about her looks are making her worry that Kel is losing interest. When Kel stands Kath up one to

S1·E6 Core

Money

Jun 20, 2002 · 27 min

Kath is scrimping and saving money to pay for the ritziest fairytale-style wedding on her own. After gambling and competitions fail to raise the much-needed cash, Kath organises a

S1·E7 Mytharc

Party

Jun 27, 2002 · 25 min

Kath Day's wedding is weeks away and Kim organises a top hens night. With a stick on bra, fake tan and a one-sleeved top, Kath is ready to party. However things go horribly wrong w

S1·E8 Mytharc

Wedding

Jul 4, 2002 · 24 min

The day of the ritziest fairy tale wedding has arrived. With punch served from the rubbish bin and a tarp over the clothesline, the guests arrive at 4.45pm for a 4.46pm start. A un

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