All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • February 9, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam Hills brings an impressive line-up of guests to his debut episode. First up, comedian Hannah Gadsby joins Adam to sort through the array of ‘setwarming’ gifts from the audience. American stand-up comedian Arj Barker - who set the record for the most tickets ever sold at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival - headlines the guest list, while Australian of the Year, Simon McKeon, reveals how his childhood and an early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis directed his philanthropic life. Australian actress and Golden Globe nominee, Melissa George, who’s career spans roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Mulholland Drive and In Treatment, joins us straight from the set of the new ABC TV series The Slap, and gets into some trouble with a ‘dancing cat’.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • February 16, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam is joined by comedian Tim Minchin, supermodel and actress Megan Gale, and Oscar-winning director Peter Weir – and there is music from American band Neon Trees.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • February 23, 2011
    • ABC1

    It’s “awards season” and Adam Hills in Gordon Street Tonight is going to the movies. What with the Grammys, the BAFTAs and the Oscars on the way, Adam has asked the audience to bring in something they’ve won and Hannah Gadsby finds some gems. Meet Adam’s guests; Carl Barron, Lauren Jackson, Jessica Mauboy, Jon Toogood and Stephen K Amos

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • March 2, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam is joined by comedian Anh Do, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, and English comedian Steve Frost. Music will be provided by singer Martha Wainwright and Melbourne rock band Little Red.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • March 9, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam is joined by Irish comedian Jason Byrne, American author Jeff Lindsay, and actress Zoe Ventoura. Music is provided by Australian rocker Dave Larkin and Alexis Jordan.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • March 16, 2011
    • ABC1

    This week Adam is joined by comedian Dave Hughes, environmental activist and captain of the Sea Shepherd Paul Watson, and actress Claudia Karvan. Music will be provided by Paris Wells and The Bedroom Philosopher.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • March 23, 2011
    • ABC1

    This week Adam will be joined by professional show-off Frank Woodley, motivational speaker and author of Life Without Limits Nick Vujicic, and journalist and TV presenter Jennifer Byrne. Music will be provided Sparkadia, and Sally Seltmann will lend her hand to a Gordon St Classic.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • March 30, 2011
    • ABC1

    This week, Adam is joined by comedian and writer Tony Martin, American stand-up and voice actor Maria Bamford and English TV adventurer Charley Boorman. Music will be provided by Dan Kelly and Architecture in Helsinki.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • April 6, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam is joined by British comedian and novelist Mark Watson, comedian and radio presenter Tom Ballard, and Canadian singer/songwriter k.d. lang.

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • April 13, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam is joined by actor and comedian Greg Proops, journalist and TV presenter Kerry O'Brien, and actress Asher Keddie. Music is provided by Tinie Tempah, and the Mad Bastards Trio lend their hand to a Gordon St Classic.

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • April 20, 2011
    • ABC1

    Adam is Joined by Merrick Watts, human rights activist Samah Hadid, Irish comedian and actor Ardal O’Hanlon, plus a special chat with The Rats of Tobruk. New-age country duo The Secret Sisters perform a Gordon St Classic, while Gurrumul and Blue King Brown collaborate to close the show.

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • April 27, 2011
    • ABC1

    On the season finale of Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, Adam will be joined by comedian and radio host Meshel Laurie, Catholic Priest and media personality Father Bob Maguire, and comedian and writer John Doyle. Music will be provided by Oh Mercy and the Soweto Gospel Choir.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • February 8, 2012
    • ABC1

    Actress ESSIE DAVIS reveals the horror of her worst moment on stage, creator of Yes Prime Minister JONATHAN LYNN critiques the writing prowess of Margaret Thatcher, ROB SITCH shares some tales from the set of his latest project, and JOSH LAWSON has a crack at what might become the newest Gordon St craze, the ‘Bum Drop’. The audience have some questions for HANNAH GADSBY and Melbourne 8-piece pop band EAGLE AND THE WORM have the audience dancing to their latest single ‘All I Know’.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • February 15, 2012
    • ABC1

    This week, Adam meets his childhood hero, ADAM ANT and learns that Michael Jackson once called him up for fashion advice; Paralympic Gold medallist KURT FEARNLEY shares some hilarious tales about the highs and lows of being an elite wheelchair athlete and comedian JUDITH LUCY proves once again, she’s one Australia’s funniest people. HANNAH GADSBY unveils the new show mascot, and DAVE O’NEIL performs a moving musical number. Sydney songstress LANIE LANE closes the show, and is joined by Australian music legend PAUL KELLY to perform a Gordon St Classic.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • February 22, 2012
    • ABC1

    This week on Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, Geordie comedian Ross Noble body slams Adam on his arrival; world famous philosopher Alain De Botton reveals what being dumped really means, while national living treasure Thomas Keneally tells how being a novelist can help attract the ladies. Olivia Newton-John phones in from LA; Adam goes undercover to surprise an unsuspecting audience member and Hannah Gadsby plugs another hole in a bucket list. Aria Award-winning band Boy & Bear perform a Gordon St Classic and close the show with their latest single.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • February 29, 2012
    • ABC1

    This week, star of the comedy series Outland Adam Richard chats about coming out... as a sci-fi nerd; UK comedian Francesca Martinez talks about growing up wobbly; actor and director Rachel Ward discusses the role of women storytellers; and renowned US singer Ryan Adams talks about his musical influences, and testing songs on his wife. Hannah Gadsby shares a mistaken identity text message conversation ; Dave O’Neil provides a reality check for a ‘Neat Freak‘; and Gabriel Gate accompanies audience member Russell on a ‘Tour De Frankston’. There’s a Gordon St Classic from newcomer Annabel Kay, and Ryan Adams closes the show with his single ‘Lucky Now’.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • March 7, 2012
    • ABC1

    This week on ADAM HILLS IN GORDON ST TONIGHT, Adam meets UK comedian STEPHEN K AMOS, writer and academic GERMAINE GREER, and DJ and musician NORMAN COOK aka FATBOY SLIM. There’s a special video message from STEPHEN FRY, comedian LENNY HENRY ‘phones it in’, and singer/songwriter PETE MURRAY performs a Gordon St Classic and closes the show with his latest single.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • March 14, 2012
    • ABC1

    Adam is joined by outrageous Canadian comedian TOM GREEN, actor LACHY HULME and comedian JULIA MORRIS. Legendary UK comic JOHN CLEESE ‘phones it in’ and critically acclaimed indie-rock band SKIPPING GIRL VINEGAR performs a Gordon St Classic, and closes the show with their latest single.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • March 21, 2012
    • ABC1

    Australia’s living treasure BARRY HUMPHRIES, 60s singing legend PETULA CLARK, and Irish funny man DAVID O’DOHERTY. British singer/songwriter NICK LOWE will perform a Gordon St Classic and rocking sisters STONEFIELD will close the show with their latest single.

  • S02E08 Episode 8 - Mass Gay TV Wedding

    • March 28, 2012
    • ABC1

    Tonight's episode features a mass gay tv wedding! Adam Ant is the band, while Hannah performs the ceremony. Join Adam as he ‘weds’ 41 couples in Australia’s first ever ‘Mass Same-Sex TV Wedding’. ‘80s pop icon Adam Ant will be the official wedding singer. Interview guests include Hamish Blake, Shannon Bennett and Noni Hazlehurst.

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • April 4, 2012
    • ABC1

    Jimeoin, Wanda Sykes, Tim Fitzhigham, Tim Rogers, The Bamboos. Jay & Silent Bob via Skype.

  • S02E10 Episode 10

    • April 11, 2012
    • ABC1

    UK comedian DAVE GORMAN, Nobel Prize-winner PROFESSOR SCHMIDT, Winners and Losers actor VIRGINIA GAY and Grammy Award-winning singer MICHAEL BOLTON phones it in. HUSKY will perform a Gordon St Classic and THE TEMPER TRAP will close the show with their latest single.

  • S02E11 Episode 11

    • April 18, 2012
    • ABC1

    UK comedian Simon Amstell, raconteur Henry Rollins, wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin, NZ comedian Rhys Darby phones it in and music from Brissie songstress Kate Miller-Heidke!

  • S02E12 Episode 12

    • April 25, 2012
    • ABC1

    The Season 2 Finale will feature Shaun Micallef, Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), an interview and a song from Missy Higgins, plus an all-star lineup for the Gordon St Classic including: Shane Howard, Missy Higgins, Dan Sultan, Bart Willoughby, William Barton, Natalie Pa’apa’a & Blue King Brown.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • May 15, 2013
    • ABC1

    Internationally acclaimed stand up comedian Adam Hills returns for a new season of Adam Hills Tonight. Celebrity guests include Michael Parkinson, Lisa McCune, Denise Scott, Father Bob Maguire and Tripod.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • May 22, 2013
    • ABC1

    Comedian Adam Hills is back! Celebrity guests this episode include Stephen K Amos, Sabour Bradley, Mandy McElhinney, Tenacious D and The Kransky Sisters.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • May 29, 2013
    • ABC1

    This week, comedian Lawrence Mooney and actors Justine Clarke and Uncle Jack Charles all drop in. We meet Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud, there’s music from Sammy J, and Adam gets up close and very personal with one particular audience member...

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • June 5, 2013
    • ABC1

    On this week’s episode of Adam Hills Tonight, Adam shoots the breeze with Tim Rogers and John Waters, there’s music from cabaret sensation Ali McGregor... and will comedian Ruby Wax melt under Adam’s grilling?

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • June 12, 2013
    • ABC1

    On this week’s show, there’ll be comedy from Kitty Flanagan and Josh Earl, and a chat and a song from Bernard Fanning. Adam goes One-on-One with UK ‘Chatty Man’ Alan Carr, and Lawrence Krauss discusses Life, the Universe... and Everything!

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • June 19, 2013
    • ABC1

    This week, Adam chats to Aussie songstress Ella Hooper and sex symbol Jerry Hall. There'll be music and comedy from Paul McDermott and Adam will be joined live in the studio by comedy legend Bill Oddie! Goodie Goodie Yum Yum!

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • June 26, 2013
    • ABC1

    It’s a special Princess Bride-themed episode - Inconceivable! Featuring funnyman Frank Woodley, Craig McLachlan, musical theatre star Lucy Durack, and music from Geraldine Quinn. Hannah will Have A Go, the audience will dress up, and yes... there may be kissing.

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • July 3, 2013
    • ABC1

    This week we have soccer commentator Les Murray, comedian Meshel Laurie, songstress Kate Ceberano, Adam interviews Paul Hogan, musical guest Axis of Awesome and Hannah will Have a Go.

  • S03E09 Episode 9

    • July 10, 2013
    • ABC1

    Adam Hills is joined by comedian/actor Josh Thomas, presenter Leigh Sales, singer/songwriter Paul Kelly, a one-on-one with actress/author and singer, Molly Ringwald and a performance by Rusty and Another Guy.

  • S03E10 Episode 10

    • July 17, 2013
    • ABC1

    On tonight's show Adam Hills is joined by regular Hannah Gadsby, comedian Peter Helliar, scientist Brian Cox, presenter Karla Grant, comedy film stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost with a performance from The Bedroom Philosopher.

  • S03E11 Episode 11

    • July 24, 2013
    • ABC1

    Adam Hills is joined by comedian Cal Wilson, biologist and photojournalist for National Geographic Paul Wicklen, actor Shane Jacobson, a one on one with Max Walker, and a performance by The Umbilical Brothers.

  • S03E12 Episode 12

    • July 31, 2013
    • ABC1

    Tonight Adam Hills is joined by Amanda Keller, Samuel Johnson, Glenn Robbins, a one on one interview with lawyer and human rights activist Julian Burnside, as well as a performance by Barry Morgan.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Princess Bride Special

    • August 7, 2013
    • ABC1

    The show features celebrity guests, clever comedy and live music. This week's guests are Lucy Durack, Frank Woodley, Craig McLachlan and Geraldine Quinn.