Why Watch
"Test your music trivia chops with Australia's premier blend of chaotic comedy, legendary tunes, and charismatic panelists."
Tone: Witty, Nostalgic, Rhythmic Comedy
AI Critic Analysis
Series Deep Dive:
Australia's gold standard of music trivia endures with Spicks & Specks. Host Adam Hills alongside team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough continue to deliver effortless banter and deep-cut pop culture challenges. Season 13 maintained this classic synergy, welcoming a diverse array of musicians and comedians. While the latest run has concluded, its enduring format guarantees audiences stay primed for future specials and inevitable comeback announcements on ABC TV.
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Season: 13
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 08, 2026 | Grace Cummings, Michael Paynter, Chloe Petts & Pete Helliar | |
| E2 | Jul 15, 2026 | Ruel, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Olga Koch & Tom Ballard | |
| E3 | Jul 22, 2026 | Buyi Zama, Amy Shark, Joel Creasey & Tyrone Pynor | |
| E4 | Jul 29, 2026 | Caleb Harper, Dami Im, Nikki Britton & Andrew Maxwell | |
| E5 | Aug 05, 2026 | Zoe Coombs Marr, Rhonda Burchmore, Zion Garcia & Brett Blake | |
| E6 | Aug 12, 2026 | Kate Miller-Heidke, Noah Szto, Denise Scott & Toshi Maeda | |
| E7 | Aug 19, 2026 | BARKAA, Chris Cheney, Nina Oyama & Hannah Gadsby | |
| E8 | Aug 26, 2026 | John Safran, Katie Noonan, Noah Hill & Bec Charlwood | |
| E9 | Sep 02, 2026 | Jaida Stephenson, Watty Thompson, Tommy Little & Felicity Ward | |
| E10 | Sep 09, 2026 | Sheridan Harbridge, Lucas Harwood, Jordan Barr & Takashi Wakasugi | |
| E11 | Sep 16, 2026 | Casey Donovan, Jett Blyton, Geraldine Hickey & Colin Lane | |
| E12 | Sep 23, 2026 | Nic Buc, Becca Hatch, Kath Ebbs & Frank Woodley |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window: Winter (Southern Hemisphere) / July
Spicks & Specks has maintained a steady Annual rhythm, typically returning in July. Following its classic run and subsequent revival specials, the Australian musical quiz series established a dependable mid-year winter rollout on ABC TV and iview.
While early historical iterations traditionally debuted during the Australian late summer in February, contemporary full-season revivals consistently arrive between June and July. This reliable mid-year programming slot allows Spicks & Specks to anchor ABC's primetime entertainment schedule with steady weekly broadcasts through early spring.
While early historical iterations traditionally debuted during the Australian late summer in February, contemporary full-season revivals consistently arrive between June and July. This reliable mid-year programming slot allows Spicks & Specks to anchor ABC's primetime entertainment schedule with steady weekly broadcasts through early spring.
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Technical Details
- Network: ABC TV
- Seasons: 13
- Years: 2005 - 2026
- Genre: Comedy, Game Show, Musical
- Rating: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions
In its modern revival format, Spicks and Specks typically premieres in the Australian winter or mid-year broadcast window between June and August. Broadcast schedules often split or stagger episode batches across the second half of the calendar year on ABC TV.
ABC TV continues to commission Spicks and Specks as a flagship entertainment offering, keeping the series active for upcoming production cycles. Specific confirmation of premiere dates for the next annual round is announced through ABC's upfront programming showcases.
Recent revival seasons usually consist of an order of 10 to 14 standard episodes, occasionally accompanied by special event broadcasts. This contrasts with its original multi-year run, which regularly produced over 30 to 40 episodes per year.
New episodes air weekly on the primary ABC TV channel in Australia. All episodes from current seasons are available for on-demand streaming on ABC iview shortly after broadcast.
The core recurring lineup features Adam Hills as host alongside regular team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst. Each episode also invites rotating guest musicians, comedians, and media figures to complete the competing teams.
The production regularly produces themed specials, particularly focusing on Ausmusic Month in November or dedicated end-of-year holiday broadcasts. These extended or festive episodes often air outside the standard seasonal run on ABC TV.
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