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Shortland Street 1992

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
May 25, 1992
Last Aired
March 24, 2026
Format
35 seasons · 8,021 eps
Total Runtime
~4010.5 hours (30 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~4010 hours (skips filler)
Network
TVNZ 2
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 18 votes NR SoapDrama 35 seasons · 8021 eps Returning Series
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What is Shortland Street?

Shortland Street is a New Zealand television soap opera that was first broadcast in 1992. The series focuses on the lives and loves of the residents of Ferndale.

Type
TV series
Year
1992
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
8,021
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
May 25, 1992
Last aired
Mar 24, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
NZ
Networks
TVNZ 2
Genres
Soap, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 18 votes
Format
35 seasons · 8,021 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
TVNZ 2
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Overview

Shortland Street is a New Zealand television soap opera that was first broadcast in 1992. The series focuses on the lives and loves of the residents of Ferndale. It has a large number of episodes, with the series cast including Ben Mitchell and Sally Martin. The show currently airs on television network TVNZ 2. The series has been ongoing since its initial broadcast and features a range of characters, with some actors playing multiple roles, such as Ben Mitchell playing Te Koha TK Samuels and TK Samuels, and Sally Martin playing Nicole Miller. The show has a significant number of episodes, totaling 9513 episodes. Shortland Street is classified as a soap and drama series.

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Should you watch it?

“Follow the intertwined lives and personal journeys of the residents living in Ferndale.”

Reasons to watch
  • character-driven stories
  • long-running narrative
Keep in mind
  • large cast of characters

Watch it if you enjoy exploring the daily lives and relationships of a community.

The series focuses on interpersonal drama and personal relationships.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the show?

The series is set in the fictional location of Ferndale.

What is the focus of the series?

The show centers on the lives and loves of the residents.

Is the show character-focused?

Yes, the narrative revolves around the personal experiences of the people living in Ferndale.

What genre is the series?

The series is a drama focused on the lives of its residents.

How are the stories structured?

The stories follow the ongoing personal developments of the community members.

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