Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
6 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 30 mins
In this episode, true love is hard to find in the modern world - especially when Lawrence hasn't seen Angela since they were in 3rd grade. Twenty years later, Lawrence decides it's time to track down his childhood love and tell her how he feels.Lawrence hasn't been too successful with girls since then either. He slept in a bunk bed until well into his late twenties.
Episode 2
Wed, Apr 1, 2009 30 mins
This week, Lawrence's quest is to be a rock star. When he was a child he was kicked out of his school band. He was a musical maverick, but now is his chance to make it happen.In setting about creating an image, Lawrence first learns some rock moves from You Am I rock god Tim Rogers, like the windmill, and making love to the audience.Next he gets himself some outfits and a photo portfolio (shot by his dad in a crummy back alley). Street cred.
Episode 3
Wed, Apr 8, 2009 30 mins
Lawrence is tormented by memories of his childhood bully. His quest this week is to deal with the bully and finally put the trauma behind him. It's time Lawrence learnt to be a real man.Inspired by the triumph of Daniel from The Karate Kid, Lawrence seeks his own mystical martial arts teacher. Daniel Y. Miyagi from New South Wales's idyllic south coast. Wax on. Wax off.
Episode 4
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 30 mins
Lawrence always wanted to set a world record. At something, anything. What world record can he set?As a child he was a classic nerd and wasn't very good at sport. But he was pretty good at the Rubik's Cube.Lawrence throws down the gauntlet. Midnight Friday. There's a new cube king in town. Fight Cube. In a dimly lit, sweaty basement below Caltech, nerdy speedcubers gather to challenge Lawrence.
Episode 5
Wed, Apr 22, 2009 30 mins
Lawrence always wanted to be cool. Lawrence registers for a big breakdancing crew battle in Federation Square, using fake credentials and a fake crew, Shabba Law Law are coming at ya!Despite his parents' misgivings, Lawrence heads to Los Angeles, the home of cool, his hero Shabba Doo, and the best breakdancers in the world. There he immerses himself in the hip-hop world, and with the assistance of his new friend and breakdance teacher, B-Boy Drew Looner, he starts to learn some moves.
Episode 6
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 30 mins
Lawrence's parents always wanted him to be a doctor. He comes from a family of high achievers. Despite not being a doctor, he's happy. He is a stand -up comedian who has travelled the world, entertained people and had a good time. Maybe it's time to see what it's like though, to be the person his parents always wanted him to be.