---
title: "Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shaun-micallef-s-mad-as-hell-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 44982
imdb_id: "tt2155043"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 15
episodes_count: 168
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shaun-micallef-s-mad-as-hell-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell is an Australian comedy news television program hosted by Shaun Micallef. It serves as a half-hour weekly round-up that provides branding, inoculation, and crutching of important news stories through reportage and analysis.

Alongside a think tank of reporters and pundits, the show offers discussion, argument, and dissection of what is making the world turn. The program aired on ABC and was named Most Outstanding Comedy Program at the 2016 Logie Awards.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A weekly news satire featuring a think tank of reporters and pundits dissecting current events."

### Why Watch
- Provides a weekly round-up of important news stories
- Features a think tank of reporters and pundits for analysis
- Offers discussion and dissection of global events

### Caveats & Content Note
- The show focuses specifically on news satire and weekly reportage
- Tone & Suitability: The program is a half-hour weekly news satire featuring discussion and analysis of current events.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #news-satire, #australian-comedy, #weekly-round-up, #political-dissection, #pundit-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (10 Episodes)
### Series 2 (12 Episodes)
### Series 3 (10 Episodes)
### Series 4 (10 Episodes)
### Series 5 (10 Episodes)
### Series 6 (12 Episodes)
### Series 7 (12 Episodes)
### Series 8 (13 Episodes)
### Series 9 (10 Episodes)
### Series 10 (13 Episodes)
### Series 11 (12 Episodes)
### Series 12 (10 Episodes)
### Series 13 (12 Episodes)
### Series 14 (12 Episodes)
### Season 15 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 168
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 25 (15%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 143 (85%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shaun Micallef** as *Self - Host*
- **Francis Greenslade**
- **Emily Taheny**
- **Tosh Greenslade**
- **Stephen Hall**
- **Roz Hammond**
- **Christie Whelan Browne**
- **Veronica Milsom**
- **Michelle Brasier**
- **Nicholas Bell**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell?
The program aired on the ABC.

### Q: Is this show worth watching?
The show was named Most Outstanding Comedy Program at the 2016 Logie Awards.

### Q: How long is an episode?
The show is a half-hour weekly program.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series features 168 episodes for cast members Shaun Micallef, Francis Greenslade, and Emily Taheny.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/44982)
- [Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell (TV Series 2012–2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2155043/fullcredits/)
- [Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_Micallef%27s_Mad_as_Hell)
- [Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell (TV Series 2012-2022) - Cast ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/44982-shaun-micallef-s-mad-as-hell/cast)
- [EXCLUSIVE | It's curtains for SHAUN MICALLEF'S MAD AS HELL - TV Blackbox](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2022/07/07/exclusive-its-curtains-for-shaun-micallefs-mad-as-hell/)
- [Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/shaun-micallefs-mad-as-hell/Augj8JiFwnQqOvznoaJGh6/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*