Supernova
A comedy about a team of scientific geniuses unravelling the mysteries of the universe in the remote Australian desert. Paul, a repressed British astronomer, dreams of a more adventurous life. He abandons his dull research role in London and relocates to a 'front line' field position at the Royal Australian Observatory. Paul does his best to fit in with a dysfunctional group of strangers exploring the furthest reaches of the galaxy from the most far flung place on earth.
- 2005-2006
- 2 seasons
- Comedy Central
- Comedy
A comedy about a team of scientific geniuses unravelling the mysteries of the universe in the remote Australian desert. Paul, a repressed British astronomer, dreams of a more adventurous life. He abandons his dull research role in London and relocates to a 'front line' field position at the Royal Australian Observatory. Paul does his best to fit in with a dysfunctional group of strangers exploring the furthest reaches of the galaxy from the most far flung place on earth.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Wild Oats
29 mins
It's Camel Racing Week in Unagatta. To everyone's amazement Paul shows great form in the saddle and becomes the hope of the town. But his track-side triumph coincides with a mid-life meltdown for Pip. Paul must choose between sporting glory and bringing back the woman they all love.
Episode 2
How's Your Father
29 mins
A beautiful young woman turns up at the Observatory and, like a wild beast, seduces Paul. He can't believe his luck but soon discovers this girl has a few dark secrets. With Celia Ireland as Shirl, Rebekah Foord as Samantha, Pip Miller as Tony Mann.
Episode 3
Big Red
29 mins
Paul is suspended from duty and reluctantly becomes available for Max's mission to track down a murderous rogue kangaroo. When night falls the hunters become the hunted and Paul learns a harsh law of the bush: out here it's kill or be killed.
Episode 4
Perseverance
29 mins
When Pip throws her back out working her way through the Aboriginal Karma Sutra, Paul is left in charge of the observatory. His bravado turns to horror when he discovers he must help destroy his childhood hero, an old British satellite called The Perseverance.
Episode 5
Something Wicked This Way Comes
29 mins
Paul excavates an Aboriginal codpiece in the desert and brings down an ancient curse upon the observatory. Several brushes with death later, Paul is convinced he must travel with Bill to the Darklands and face the Aboriginal Elders to exorcise his demons.
Episode 6
May the Best Man Win
29 mins
When Chad becomes trapped outside his shuttle in space, Rachel grants her man a dying wish: a wedding via satellite before the oxygen runs out. Paul swings between guilt and euphoria as he weighs up the power to save Chad against a chance with the woman he loves.