List of Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation episodes
# List of Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation episodes

Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef.

Series 1 ran for a total of 18 episodes, with the original production order extended due to the success of the show. A second series of 26 episodes began airing from 7 February 2010. Series 2 went on a planned hiatus as of Episode 10 on 18 April 2010. It returned with new episodes from 1 August 2010 and concluded with a Christmas special on 23 November 2010. Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation returned to its original timeslot of 7:30 pm Tuesday from 7 September 2010. A third series began on 8 February 2011 before concluding on 18 September 2011. The fourth series began on 1 February 2012 before concluding on 29 March 2012.

A fifth series has been announced by the Nine Network to premiere 21 May 2018. A sixth series was premiered on 1 May 2019.

## Series overview

| Series | Episodes | Episodes | Originally aired | Originally aired | Originally aired |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Series | Episodes | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | Network |
| 1 | 18 | 18 | 5 May 2009 (2009-05-05) | 22 November 2009 (2009-11-22) | Network Ten |
| 2 | 26 | 26 | 7 February 2010 (2010-02-07) | 28 November 2010 (2010-11-28) | Network Ten |
| 3 | 18 | 18 | 8 February 2011 (2011-02-08) | 18 September 2011 (2011-09-18) | Network Ten |
| 4 | 10 | 10 | 1 February 2012 (2012-02-01) | 29 March 2012 (2012-03-29) | Network Ten |
| 5 | 8 | 8 | 21 May 2018 (2018-05-21) | 9 July 2018 (2018-07-09) | Nine Network |
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 1 May 2019 (2019-05-01) | 26 June 2019 (2019-06-26) | Nine Network |

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2009)

The first series of Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation began airing on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It ran for 18 episodes concluding with a Christmas special on 22 November 2009.

| Ep # | Airdate | Baby Boomers Guest | Generation X Guest | Generation Y Guest |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | 5 May 2009 | George Negus | Arj Barker | Ruby Rose |
| 2 | 12 May 2009 | Peter Rowsthorn | Dylan Lewis | Patience Hodgson |
| 3 | 19 May 2009 | Ian "Dicko" Dickson | Stephen Curry | Rebel Wilson |
| 4 | 26 May 2009 | Ian Smith | Lawrence Leung | Maeve Higgins |
| 5 | 2 June 2009 | Kirk Pengilly | Kat Stewart | Rhys Uhlich |
| 6 | 9 June 2009 | Marcia Hines | Matt Welsh | Dave Thornton |
| 7 | 16 June 2009 | Benita Collings | Kram | Alyssa Sutherland |
| 8 | 22 June 2009 | Greedy Smith | Sophie Lee | Matt Lee |
| 9 | 30 June 2009 | Jonathan Coleman | Tim Rogers | Gracie Otto |
| 10 | 7 July 2009 | Henry Roth | Rove McManus | Cassie Davis |
| 11 | 14 July 2009 | Tony Martin | Kate Langbroek | Margot Robbie |
| 12 | 21 July 2009 | Denise Scott | Samuel Johnson | Faustina Agolley |
| 13 | 28 July 2009 | Gretel Killeen | Carey Hart | Andy Lee |
| 14 | 4 August 2009 | Noeline Brown | Angus Sampson | Nikki Webster |
| 15 | 11 August 2009 | Denise Drysdale | Claudia Karvan | Hamish Blake |
| 16 | 18 August 2009 | Jimmy Barnes | Chris Brown | Hayley Pearson |
| 17 | 1 September 2009 | Kerri-Anne Kennerley | Wil Anderson | Josh Lawson |
| 18 | 22 November 2009 | Denise Scott | Dylan Lewis | Ruby Rose |

**Notes**

a. ^ From episode 12 onwards a small trophy with a plaque saying "Winner: Trivia Competition" replaced the different prizes that were awarded in each episode. A new trophy parodying the Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima was used starting from the first episode of the second season.

b. ^ The season finale featured the contestants and the host dressed up in costume as people related to their generation era. Shaun dressed as Robert Smith, Amanda as Marilyn Monroe, Kerri-Anne as Krystle Carrington, Charlie as Marty McFly, Wil as "Doc" Emmett Brown, Josh Thomas as Gerard Way and Josh Lawson as Harry Potter.

c. ^ This episode was a Christmas Special, with Christmas-themed questions. An extended version was aired on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2009.

**Viewership**

| Ep | Original airdate | Australian Viewers | Night Rank |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1 | 5 May 2009 | 1,648,000 | #1 |
| 2 | 12 May 2009 | 1,599,000 | #2 |
| 3 | 19 May 2009 | 1,613,000 | #2 |
| 4 | 26 May 2009 | 1,648,000 | #1 |
| 5 | 2 June 2009 | 1,625,000 | #2 |
| 6 | 9 June 2009 | 1,655,000 | #2 |
| 7 | 16 June 2009 | 1,703,000 | #1 |
| 8 | 22 June 2009 | 1,754,000 | #1 |
| 9 | 30 June 2009 | 1,594,000 | #3 |
| 10 | 7 July 2009 | 1,659,000 | #3 |
| 11 | 14 July 2009 | 1,495,000 | #6 |
| 12 | 21 July 2009 | 1,580,000 | #2 |
| 13 | 28 July 2009 | 1,616,000 | #2 |
| 14 | 4 August 2009 | 1,513,000 | #3 |
| 15 | 11 August 2009 | 1,479,000 | #2 |
| 16 | 18 August 2009 | 1,503,000 | #3 |
| 17 | 1 September 2009 | 1,554,000 | #3 |
| 18 | 22 November 2009 | 1,060,000 | #11 |

### Season 2 (2010)

The second series consists of 26 episodes and began airing on 7 February 2010 on Network Ten in Australia. The series was split into two blocks, both airing in 2010. The first ten episodes were broadcast until 18 April, and the second block consisting of a further 16 episodes aired from 1 August to 23 November. Additionally, a highlights special, dubbed Family Assortment, aired on 4 April 2010.

| Ep # | Airdate | Baby Boomers Guest | Generation X Guest | Generation Y Guest |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | 7 February 2010 | Basil Brush | Joe Hockey | Jolene Anderson |
| 2 | 14 February 2010 | John Wood | Natalie Bassingthwaighte | Darren McMullen |
| 3 | 21 February 2010 | Red Symons | Kate Ritchie | Sammy J |
| 4 | 28 February 2010 | Peter Rowsthorn | Ronan Keating | Stephanie Gilmore |
| 5 | 7 March 2010 | Brian Mannix | Marieke Hardy | Guy Sebastian |
| 6 | 14 March 2010 | Georgie Parker | Julian Morrow | Matthew Mitcham |
| 7 | 21 March 2010 | Graeme Blundell | David Campbell | Natalie Hunter |
| 8 | 28 March 2010 | Chrissy Amphlett | Tim Minchin | Brooke Satchwell |
| * | 4 April 2010 | A highlights episode dubbed 'family assortment' was aired in the show's normal timeslot. It featured clips from past episodes. | A highlights episode dubbed 'family assortment' was aired in the show's normal timeslot. It featured clips from past episodes. | A highlights episode dubbed 'family assortment' was aired in the show's normal timeslot. It featured clips from past episodes. |
| 9 | 11 April 2010 | Colin Hay | Poh Ling Yeow | Hamish Blake |
| 10 | 18 April 2010 | Patti Newton | Lisa McCune | Scott Dooley |
| 11 | 1 August 2010 | William McInnes | Jimeoin | Ricki-Lee Coulter |
| 12 | 8 August 2010 | Bill Bailey | Rodger Corser | Ella Hooper |
| 13 | 15 August 2010 | Liam Oliver $^{(Amanda'sSon)}$ | Pamela Pickering $^{(Charlie'sMum)}$ | Drew Thomas $^{(Josh'sBrother)}$ |
| 14 | 22 August 2010 | Alex Perry | Frank Woodley | Gin Wigmore |
| 15 | 29 August 2010 | Jeff Green | Megan Gale | Jason Smith |
| 16 | 5 September 2010 | Steve Vizard | Kate Langbroek | Andy Lee |
| 17 | 7 September 2010 | Denise Scott | Bob Franklin | Lincoln Lewis |
| 18 | 14 September 2010 | Jean Kittson | Todd Sampson | Faustina Agolley |
| 19 | 21 September 2010 | Mark Trevorrow | Clare Bowditch | Josh Lawson |
| 20 | 28 September 2010 | Leo Sayer | Kimberley Davies | Scott McGregor |
| 21 | 19 October 2010 | Merv Hughes | Deborah Mailman | Maude Garrett |
| 22 | 26 October 2010 | Kathy Lette | Angus Sampson | Camille Keenan |
| 23 | 2 November 2010 | HG Nelson | Chrissie Swan | Tim Blackwell |
| 24 | 9 November 2010 | Glynn Nicholas | Claudia Karvan | Rai Thistlethwayte |
| 25 | 16 November 2010 | Michael Veitch | Eddie Perfect | Lucy McIntosh |
| 26 | 23 November 2010 | Jennifer Byrne | Chas Licciardello | Hamish Blake |

**Notes**

a. ^ The series 2 premiere featured a special 3D segment requiring anaglyphic glasses. Ten made the glasses available in copies of Woman's Day and TV Week magazines in the lead up to the broadcast.

b. ^ Returning after a two-week break for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

c. ^ A Halloween themed special.

d. ^ A Christmas themed special.

### Season 3 (2011)

On 14 September 2010, Network Ten confirmed Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation would return in 2011. On 25 January 2011, it was announced that Series 3 would begin airing on 8 February 2011. Similar to series 2, this series was split into two airing blocks with a hiatus in the middle.

| Ep # | Airdate | Baby Boomers Guest | Generation X Guest | Generation Y Guest |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | 8 February 2011 (2011-02-08) | Kevin Harrington | Julia Zemiro | Leisel Jones |
| 2 | 15 February 2011 (2011-02-15) | Ita Buttrose | Robyn Butler | Rob Mills |
| 3 | 22 February 2011 (2011-02-22) | Judith McGrath | Todd Woodbridge | Danny Clayton |
| 4 | 1 March 2011 (2011-03-01) | Penny Cook | Kris Smith | Mike Posner |
| 5 | 8 March 2011 (2011-03-08) | Harley Oliver $^{(Amanda'shusband)}$ | Suzie Pickering $^{(Charlie'ssister)}$ | Mona Hale $^{(Josh'sgrandma)}$ |
| 6 | 15 March 2011 (2011-03-15) | John Waters | Arj Barker | Laura Dundovic |
| 7 | 22 March 2011 (2011-03-22) | Noni Hazlehurst | Rebecca De Unamuno | Matt Lee |
| 8 | 29 March 2011 (2011-03-29) | Jeff Stilson | Andrew Gaze | Brooke McClymont |
| 9 | 5 April 2011 (2011-04-05) | Bill Hunter | George Calombaris | Celia Pacquola |
| 10 | 12 April 2011 | John Blackman | Kate Langbroek | Sophie Monk |
| 11 | 10 August 2011 | Todd McKenney | Dave Hughes | Kate Miller-Heidke |
| 12 | 17 August 2011 | Jay Laga'aia | Jane Allsop | Gyton Grantley |
| 13 | 24 August 2011 | Simon Burke | Wayne Hope | Paris Wells |
| 14 | 31 August 2011 | Tiriel Mora | Genevieve Morris | Patience Hodgson |
| 15 | 4 September 2011 | Cornelia Frances | Jimeoin | Natalie Tran |
| 16 | 7 September 2011 | Francis Greenslade | Robyn Butler | Katie 'Monty' Diamond |
| 17 | 11 September 2011 | Peter Berner | Darren Hayes | Maude Garrett |
| 18 | 18 September 2011 | Lorraine Bayly | Craig McLachlan | Jay Ryan |

### Season 4 (2012)

On 27 October 2011, Network Ten confirmed Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation would return in 2012 for a fourth series. On 22 January 2012, it was announced that the show would begin airing on 1 February 2012 in an 8pm timeslot.

| No. overall | No. in season | End Game | Baby Boomers guest | Generation X guest | Generation Y guest | Original air date | Viewers |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 63 | 1 | "Gluing together a smashed vase" | Mary Coustas | Stephen K. Amos | Jodi Gordon | 1 February 2012 (2012-02-01) | 678,000 |
| 64 | 2 | "Preparing high tea" | Johnny Young | Tina Arena | Rob Mills | 8 February 2012 (2012-02-08) | 758,000 |
| 65 | 3 | "Typing out the complete works of Shakespeare" | HG Nelson | Claudia Karvan | Josh Lawson | 15 February 2012 (2012-02-15) | 593,000 |
| 66 | 4 | "Panel van art" | Barry Crocker | Chris Cheney | Felicity Ward | 22 February 2012 (2012-02-22) | 627,000 |
| 67 | 5 | "Catching yabbies" | Peter Rowsthorn | Myf Warhurst | Timomatic | 29 February 2012 (2012-02-29) | 633,000 |
| 68 | 6 | "Giant origami" | Rachel Berger | Craig Lowndes | Caitlin Stasey | 7 March 2012 (2012-03-07) | 664,000 |
| 69 | 7 | "Finding a needle in a hay stack" | Matt Preston | Kate Langbroek | Josh Earl | 14 March 2012 (2012-03-14) | 609,000 |
| 70 | 8 | "Preparing a horse for dressage" | Maggie Kirkpatrick | Dave O'Neil | Ella Hooper | 21 March 2012 (2012-03-21) | <495,000 |
| 71 | 9 | "Building a grand staircase" | Deborah Hutton | Matt Lucas | Christie Whelan | 28 March 2012 (2012-03-28) | 820,000 |
| 72 | 10 | "Shoveling ectoplasm into a toilet" | Carl Cox | Bob Franklin | Veronica Milsom | 29 March 2012 (2012-03-29) | 583,000 |

### Season 5 (2018)

The fifth series premiered on Nine Network on Monday, 21 May 2018 at 7:30pm. It is the first time that the show has aired on another network, following its cancellation from Network Ten in 2012.

In May 2017, it was rumoured the show may be revived on an unknown network but without the former host and panellists. In September 2017, it was confirmed the series would be returning, switching from Network Ten to the Nine Network, with Shaun Micallef to again host the series. Tickets for the audience became available at the end of September 2017 with filming for the series to take place between 7 and 29 October at Docklands Studios Melbourne. In October 2017, the series was officially confirmed for revival set to air in 2018, as well as the announcement of the series captains. Generation X will be led by Robyn Butler, Generation Y will be led by Andy Lee and Generation Z will be led by Laurence Boxhall.

The team captains for the 2018 series are Robyn Butler (Generation X), Andy Lee (Generation Y) and Laurence Boxhall (Generation Z).

| No. overall | No. in season | End Game | Generation X guest | Generation Y guest | Generation Z guest | Original air date | Viewers |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 73 | 1 | "Washing a tractor" | Eddie Perfect | Kate McLennan | Brenna Harding | 21 May 2018 (2018-05-21) | 720,000 |
| 74 | 2 | "Running a hipster cafe" | Dave Hughes | Madeleine West | Jayden Hunt | 28 May 2018 (2018-05-28) | 637,000 |
| 75 | 3 | "Erecting a statue" | Sonia Kruger | Hamish Blake | Molly Daniels | 4 June 2018 (2018-06-04) | 720,000 |
| 76 | 4 | "Building a tower of jelly" | Wayne Hope $^{(Robyn'shusband)}$ | Alex Miles $^{(Andy'ssister)}$ | Eve Boxhall $^{(Laurence'smother)}$ | 11 June 2018 (2018-06-11) | 653,000 |
| 77 | 5 | "Artistic fruit and vegetable arrangement" | Helen Dallimore | Nick Cody | Bernadina Van Tiel | 18 June 2018 (2018-06-18) | 623,000 |
| 78 | 6 | "Building a nest" | Claudia Karvan | Rhys Nicholson | Liv Hewson | 25 June 2018 (2018-06-25) | 621,000 |
| 79 | 7 | "Building a billy cart" | Sam Simmons | Georgia Flood | Morgan Baker | 2 July 2018 (2018-07-02) | 543,000 |
| 80 | 8 | "Going Back to the Future" | Tim Rogers | Kate Jenkinson | Aaron Chen | 9 July 2018 (2018-07-09) | 444,000 |

### Season 6 (2019)

In October 2018, The series was renewed for a sixth season at Nine's upfronts with Micallef returning as host and Lee, Butler & Boxhall returning as series captains. The series premiered on 1 May 2019.

| No. overall | No. in season | End Game | Generation X guest | Generation Y guest | Generation Z guest | Original air date | Viewers |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 81 | 1 | "Running a nuclear power plant" | Christian O'Connell | The Veronicas | Angourie Rice | 1 May 2019 (2019-05-01) | 676,000 |
| 82 | 2 | "Being a caveman" | Arj Barker | Sophie Monk | Tayla Harris | 8 May 2019 (2019-05-08) | 663,000 |
| 83 | 3 | "Cooking during a blackout" | Michala Banas | Brendan Fevola | Ciaran Lyons | 15 May 2019 (2019-05-15) | 560,000 |
| 84 | 4 | "Doing household chores in the 1960s" | Red Symons | Tina Bursill | Peter Rowsthorn | 22 May 2019 (2019-05-22) | 560,000 |
| 85 | 5 | "Escaping from a high-security prison" | Jimeoin | Joel Creasey | Tayla Damir | 29 May 2019 (2019-05-29) | 528,000 |
| 86 | 6 | "Restoring the roof of the Sistine Chapel" | Georgie Carroll | Miranda Tapsell | Liam Stapleton | 12 June 2019 (2019-06-12) | 503,000 |
| 87 | 7 | "Making an omelette without cracking a few eggs" | Justine Clarke | Luke McGregor | Alli Simpson | 19 June 2019 (2019-06-19) | 508,000 |
| 88 | 8 | "Making a wedding cake" | Stephen K. Amos | Jess Harris | Aaron Chen | 26 June 2019 (2019-06-26) | 505,000 |
