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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • October 26, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    The headlines tonight: Baz angry he didn't get the Late Late; At Your Service's Francis Brennan describes his underpants; and in Fair City Glenda puts her decision to become a lesbian on hold. Jennifer Maguire pretends to be a reporter for the Afternoon show at the Cork Jazz Festival. Damian Clark visits one of the longest running festivals in the country.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • November 2, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    Serial groper arrested in Fair City; man can't stop thinking about Irish bankers in Private Practice; patient shown testicles x-ray in The Clinic. Horgay stares down a goat. Jennifer Maguire tells random made up facts to people on the street. Eleanor Tiernan visits the Lisdoonvarna match-making festival.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • November 9, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    Tonight we get a worrying diagnosis on The Clinic, see just what people will do to get on the All Ireland Talent Show; and watch Gerry Ryan interview his hero; Gerry Ryan. Damian Clark goes to a barbershop quartet convention. Jennifer Maguire scouts for the All Ireland Talent Show.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • November 16, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    This week John and Edward meet Queen, not 'the' Queen, Martin King is compared to Scooby Doo, and Neil is forced to watch Nationwide with grim consequences. Jennifer Maguire covers Mooneys Moments. Colin McDonnell reports from Trappatoni's camp in France.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • November 23, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    On tonights show we ask: where all the celebrities are on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here; say No Deal to Keith Barry; and start a petition to bring back Pat Kenny for the Late Late Toy Show.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • November 30, 2009
    • RTÉ Two
  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • December 7, 2009
    • RTÉ Two
  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • December 14, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    Weekly show presented by Neil Delamere with TV news, comedy, gossip and celebrity guests. This week, Neil stars in the sequel to Ironman and heals the sick in Grey's Anatomy.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • December 21, 2009
    • RTÉ Two

    Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's pop culture events.

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • February 15, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    Presenter and comedian Neil Delamere will be making unusual guest appearances in our favourite shows, whether that's getting diagnosed on The Clinic, or auditioning to become a pop star.

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • February 22, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's pop culture events. Mairead takes to the streets of Cork to find out what people think of cougars.

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • March 1, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E13 Episode 13

    • March 15, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E14 Episode 14

    • March 22, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E15 Episode 15

    • March 29, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E16 Episode 16

    • April 5, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E17 Episode 17

    • April 12, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E18 Episode 18

    • April 19, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

  • S01E19 Episode 19

    • April 26, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • October 20, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    The Republic of Telly is back with comedian Dermot Whelan as the new host and Jennifer Maguire will once again be reporting for the show. On tonights show Crystal Swing star in Dirty Dancing, Jennifer Maguire nearly gets a dig from Will Ferrell and the Rubber Bandits go to town on Limerick.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • October 27, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    This week’s show features John Creedon as Batman; comedian Damien Clarke goes to Copper Face Jacks to examine the mating habits of the young Irish; Dermot appears in The Fast & the Furious; Jennifer Maguire talks about embarrassing sexual secrets. Plus The Rubberbandits return as the nation’s agony aunts.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • November 3, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy with Dermot Whelan. This week Dermot appears in a Twilight spoof, Breffny Morgan performs his version of 50 Cent's 'In the Club', plus more from The Rubberbandits.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • November 10, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy with Dermot Whelan. Today, Dáithí Ó Sé is James Bond, Jennifer Maguire gives the Jackass guys a taste of their own medicine, plus The Rubberbandits are in the studio.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • November 17, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    This week Jennifer Maguire appears in The Snapper and The Rubberbandits answer some viewers' questions.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • November 24, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire. The Rubberbandits visit Kilkenny and Michelle Doherty sings about her passion for Marty Whelan.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • December 1, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire.

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • December 8, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    The Rubberbandits release their single 'Horse Outside' and campaign to make it number 1 this Christmas.

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • December 15, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    The Rubberbandits give a history lesson on the ancient Celts and Jennifer Maguire goes to Limerick.

  • S02E10 Episode 10

    • December 22, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    The Republic of Telly is back with comedian Dermot Whelan as the new host and Jennifer Maguire will once again be reporting for the show.

  • S02E11 Christmas Special

    • December 26, 2010
    • RTÉ Two

    They recreate a certain movie, discuss New Years' Resolutions and the Rubberbandits leave the country.

  • S02E12 Episode 12

    • March 7, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

    Dermot Whelan and Jennifer Maguire return for a new series which features The Rubberbandits, The Hardy Bucks, Dead Cat Bounce plus many more.

  • S02E13 Episode 13

    • March 14, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

    This week on The Republic of Telly we have our spoof of the Barry’s Tea “Is this a date?” ad; the Real Republic returns with Jennifer denying she has got engaged to Bernard; Damo Clarke tries to find love in Sligo; Jennifer Maguire throws herself into Rag Week in Cork and we unleash our latest star “Handy Sandie” on the world.

  • S02E14 Episode 14

    • March 21, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

  • S02E15 Episode 15

    • March 28, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

    This week's show features model Nadia Forde, Aidan Power, and offers a glimpse of 24hrs in Limerick City.

  • S02E16 Episode 16

    • April 4, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

    This week Georgia Salpa gets muddy with Jennifer Maguire and Damo Clarke reports on daily life in Australia for the Irish.

  • S02E17 Episode 17

    • April 11, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

  • S02E18 Episode 18

    • April 18, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

  • S02E19 Episode 19

    • April 25, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

  • S02E20 Episode 20

    • May 2, 2011
    • RTÉ Two

Season 3

Season 4

  • S04E01 Episode 1

    • October 22, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Return of the topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes. Dermot gives his take on recent TV programmes, Jennifer travels the world in search of celebrities to confuse, and Bernard presents his own show-within-a-show.

  • S04E02 Episode 2

    • October 29, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Jennifer Maguire is sent to become a labourer on a farm in upstate New York, and samples some of the tastes of home during an Irish night out in the Big Apple. Bernard O'Shea takes over the news slot, and George Lee agrees to become Dermot Whelan's new sidekick. Also includes a musical performance by comedy band Dead Cat Bounce.

  • S04E03 Episode 3

    • November 5, 2012
    • RTÉ Two
  • S04E04 Episode 4

    • November 12, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Jennifer Maguire attends the Comic Con in New York, where she unleashes her own brand of comedy on the red carpet, and Bernard takes a new approach to his relationship with Georgia with disastrous results.

  • S04E05 Episode 5

    • November 19, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire travels to Cardiff to see if life there matches the MTV show, The Valley while Bernard delves deep into Colin Farrell's bizarre tea fetish. Dermot occupies himself with Kitchen Hero and RTE's programs for old people.

  • S04E06 Episode 6

    • November 26, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire travels to the Q Awards to find celebrities to confuse and embarrass, while Bernard convinces Jen that they've married after a heavy night of boozing.

  • S04E07 Episode 7

    • December 3, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, the gang discover the advantages of having a baby and Darby is inflicted on New York.

  • S04E08 Episode 8

    • December 10, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes.

  • S04E09 Episode 9

    • December 17, 2012
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes. Dermot gives his take on recent TV programmes, Jennifer travels the world in search of celebrities to confuse, and Bernard breaks down essential news into a two-minute burst.

  • S04E10 Episode 10

    • March 4, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes. Celebrities also appear in behind-the-scenes sketches, and the presenters learn what members of the public get up to with the new confession camera.

  • S04E11 Episode 11

    • March 11, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E12 Episode 12

    • March 18, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E13 Episode 13

    • March 25, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E14 Episode 14

    • April 1, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E15 Episode 15

    • April 8, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E16 Episode 16

    • April 15, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E17 Episode 17

    • April 22, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S04E18 Episode 18

    • April 29, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

Season 5

  • S05E01 Episode 1

    • October 28, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

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  • S05E02 Episode 2

    • November 4, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S05E03 Episode 3

    • November 11, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S05E04 Episode 4

    • November 18, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

    The Republic of Telly gang debut 'Ireland: The Musical' and Jen goes on 'Undercover Boss'.

  • S05E05 Episode 5

    • November 25, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S05E06 Episode 6

    • December 2, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

  • S05E07 Episode 7

    • December 9, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

    The gang reveal some truths about Christmas in Ireland.

  • S05E08 Episode 8

    • December 16, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

    Indie band Slave Baby fund their upcoming album by opening a festival-themed pop-up restaurant.

  • S05E09 Episode 9

    • December 23, 2013
    • RTÉ Two

    A festive edition of the topical comedy show, featuring the Rubberbandits, the Viper and the Republic of Telly Orchestra. With Kevin McGahern, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Episode 1

    • March 10, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

  • S06E02 Episode 2

    • March 17, 2014
    • RTÉ Two
  • S06E03 Episode 3

    • March 24, 2014
    • RTÉ Two
  • S06E04 Episode 4

    • March 31, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

  • S06E05 Episode 5

    • April 7, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

  • S06E06 Episode 6

    • April 14, 2014
    • RTÉ Two
  • S06E07 Episode 7

    • April 21, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    A special edition of the comedy show to mark its 100th episode, featuring a selection of former guests.

  • S06E08 Episode 8

    • April 28, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Featuring Katie Taylored and Ireland's Next Top Altar Boy.

  • S06E09 Episode 9

    • May 5, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Featuring another Real Republic, Bernard's News, Eamon has broken his leg and it’s Bridget's Mother’s funeral. They’re in for a long trip.

  • S06E10 Episode 10

    • May 12, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Republic of Telly goes 80s crazy in the series finale!

Season 7

  • S07E01 Episode 1

    • November 3, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin McGahern, Bernard O'Shea and Jennifer Maguire feature as the topical comedy show returns, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes.

  • S07E02 Episode 2

    • November 10, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Bridget & Eamon have a foreign student, Jen gets her own channel and Rosanna Davison is in a bikini made of cabbage.

  • S07E03 Episode 3

    • November 17, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Bridget and Eamon meet the neighbours, Jen goes to the slammer and Nidgella tells us about her new cook books.

  • S07E04 Episode 4

    • November 24, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    Bressie gets naked, Bridget & Eamon go up to Dublin and Al Porter goes to Coppers.

  • S07E05 Episode 5

    • December 1, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    The 2014 Toy Show Battle, Surelook 2 and Bridget and Eamon are back.

  • S07E06 Episode 6

    • December 8, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

  • S07E07 Episode 7

    • December 15, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

  • S07E08 Episode 8

    • December 22, 2014
    • RTÉ Two

    A festive edition of the topical comedy show, featuring a nativity-themed visit with Bridget and Eamon, and the team's first annual Doctor Ha starring all the cast.

Season 8

  • S08E01 Episode 1

    • March 16, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Republic of Telly returns on RTÉ 2 with presenter Kevin McGahern ripping up the telly for your entertainment, along with Bernard O'Shea. With Jen heading on maternity the lads have a new friend to play with every week. First up for episode one it's Laura Whitmore!

  • S08E02 Episode 2

    • March 23, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Vogue Williams is the special guest star this week on Republic of Telly as 'Jen of the Week'.

  • S08E03 Episode 3

    • March 30, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    See what happens when Kevin McGahern embraces the spirit of The Notorious MMA in a bid to impress Georgia Salpa.

  • S08E04 Episode 4

    • April 6, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show with unusual guest appearances on popular programmes, this time featuring drag queen and gay rights activist Panti Bliss.

  • S08E05 Episode 5

    • April 13, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show with unusual guest appearances on popular programmes, this time featuring model and singer Nadia Forde

  • S08E06 Episode 6

    • April 20, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show with unusual guest appearances on popular programmes, this time featuring TV presenter Angela Scanlon.

  • S08E07 Episode 7

    • April 27, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    See what happens when Charlotte Crosby comes to visit the lads in Republic of Telly HQ.

  • S08E08 Episode 8

    • May 4, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Topical comedy show featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes, this time featuring presenter Blathnaid Treacy.

  • S08E09 Episode 9

    • May 11, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    TV presenter Lisa Cannon joins the team as `jen of the week'. Topical comedy show.

  • S08E10 Episode 10

    • May 18, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Singer Una Foden is `Jen of the Week' on the topical comedy show.

Season 9

  • S09E01 Episode 1

    • October 19, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin McGahern returns with the comedy show and is joined by newcomer Joanne McNally to star in sketches about TV licence payments and baking.

  • S09E02 Episode 2

    • October 26, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Presenter Kevin McGahern alongside Joanne McNally will be ripping telly to shreds for your entertainment.

  • S09E03 Episode 3

    • November 2, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

  • S09E04 Episode 4

    • November 9, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin & Joanne get a behind-the-scenes look at TV3 HQ, Sharon Ní Vol-au-Vent hits the Web Summit, and we fondly remember what Ireland was like in the 1990s...

  • S09E05 Episode 5

    • November 16, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin and Joanne get their hands on some RTÉ presenter gold from the archives, and Joan Burton makes a bid for freedom. Plus, all the latest TV reviews, and the stories that matter in News Republic.

  • S09E06 Episode 6

    • November 23, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

  • S09E07 Episode 7

    • November 30, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin and Joanne try to break in to The Late Late Toy Show, Crimecall tackles the nation’s most serious internet crimes, and Vogue Williams says yes to the dress...

  • S09E08 Episode 8

    • December 7, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin gets more than he expected when he joins Celebrity Big Brother, and Nostril Shorts take on The Today Show. Plus, all the latest TV reviews, and some top tips for the festive season from The Viper.

  • S09E09 Episode 9

    • December 14, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Dermot Bannon gives The Death Star a makeover in a very special edition of Room to Improve, and Chap's Eye's snuck backstage at UFC 194 to bring you Conor McGregor's Locker Room Rituals – plus, The Viper’s news, and all new Foil Arms and Hog!

  • S09E10 Episode 10

    • December 21, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    Republic of Telly takes you undercover in the North Pole to expose what goes on behind the scenes in RTÉ Investigates: Elf Labour... Plus, a retro review of some of the festive GOLD that the RTÉ Archives has to offer!

Season 10

  • S10E01 Episode 1

    • March 21, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Republic of Telly goes behind the scenes of 'Today with Maura & Dáithí', and Kevin delves into Mailbag for this week's Retro Review...

  • S10E02 Episode 2

    • March 28, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    The Republic of Telly gang jump on the 1916 bandwagon when Foil Arms & Hog remember the heroes, Countess Markievicz samples Irish life in 2016 and Ed Sammon gets a nationalist makeover.

  • S10E03 Episode 3

    • April 4, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Lorraine Keane attempts to bring Corrie to Dublin and The Rubberbandits give their guide to reality TV.

  • S10E04 Episode 4

    • April 11, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Foil Arms and Hogg show us how to write the perfect IFTA acceptance speech, while Joanne takes to the streets of Dublin city centre to educate the masses. Ed Sammon gets an exclusive interview with Michaella McCollum.

  • S10E05 Episode 5

    • April 18, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Kevin McGahern and Joanne McNally bring us a sneak peek of First Dates Ireland, while Edwin Sammon presents his weekly news bulletin, with a little bit of help from fellow broadcaster Dick Liver.

  • S10E06 Episode 6

    • April 25, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

  • S10E07 Episode 7

    • May 2, 2016
    • RTÉ Two
  • S10E08 Episode 8

    • May 9, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    'HON THE PARISH! It's THE COUNTY FINAL featuring Rory's Stories! Elsewhere, Kevin takes a look back on an all the awkward action from First Dates Ireland.

  • S10E09 Episode 9

    • May 16, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    More spoofs, sketches and reviews of the best and worst of Irish TV, starring Kevin McGahern, Joanne McNally and Edwin Sammon.

  • S10E10 Episode 10

    • May 23, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    More spoofs, sketches and reviews of the best and worst of Irish TV, starring Kevin McGahern, Joanne McNally and Edwin Sammon. Last in the series.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Episode 1

    • October 24, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Alongside Kevin McGahern this season you can expect to see Nathan Carter feature in the Republic’s Car Boot Karaoke while Charlie Bird investigates how the Irish fans have adjusted to life after the Euros 2016.

  • S11E02 Episode 2

    • October 31, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    In this Republic of Telly Halloween special Nadia Forde takes to the streets daring punters to eat live insects on camera. RTÉ’s presenters Maura Derrane and Dáithí Ó Sé fill Kevin with fear when they show him how telly is really made in Cork. And don’t miss our Halloween special ‘Dawn of the Debs’ starring Fred Cooke and Aoife Spratt which starts off like every Irish debs and ends up a chilling...

  • S11E03 Episode 3

    • November 7, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Vogue Williams takes to the streets to gauge the nations views on the American Elections and internet sensation 'Rory’s Stories' takes a look at the pre-season training. From the tackle bags to the booze ban, to the durrrty runs 'til you puke, join 'Rory's Stories' preparations to represent the parish with pride n' passion!

  • S11E04 Episode 4

    • November 14, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Vogue Williams tries to offload her Auntie's box at The Antiques Vogue Show and Mary McEvoy stars in Colm O'Regan's Irish Mammies Sketch.

  • S11E05 Episode 5

    • November 21, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    The Bull Creedon battles to save RTÉ’S field from ‘the outsiders’ in an unforgettable story of power and passion. Also, Nadia Forde will be going all Nigella as she dishes out some cooking tips to students on a budget!

  • S11E06 Episode 6

    • November 28, 2016
    • RTÉ Two

    Carboot Karaoke with Foster and Allen and Kevin McGahern goes behind the scenes investigating the seedy underbelly of Toy Show ticket touting.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Mixtape Vol. 2

    • December 28, 2015
    • RTÉ Two

    A look back at Republic of Telly's best bits from 2015.