TV series
Follow the stories of two families living at opposite ends of the freeway. Bess Denyar is a doctor with a posh mother, Margaret, an architect husband, Danny Bright, and twin 13-year-olds at a private school, Oscar and Edwina. When Bess finds out that she is adopted, she is stunned, but even more so when she meets her birth parents, Wayne and Julie Wheeler. She also discovers that she has three siblings: Amber, Kayne and Brianna. The bogan Wheelers head up a drag racing team in the outer suburbs and are thrilled to discover the daughter they thought they had lost.
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Upper Middle Bogan premiered August 15, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Follow the stories of two families living at opposite ends of the freeway. Bess Denyar is a doctor with a posh mother, Margaret, an architect husband, Danny Bright, and twin 13-year-olds at a private school, Oscar and Edwina. When Bess finds out that she is adopted, she is stunned, but even more so when she meets her birth parents, Wayne and Julie Wheeler. She also discovers that she has three siblings: Amber, Kayne and Brianna. The bogan Wheelers head up a drag racing team in the outer suburbs and are thrilled to discover the daughter they thought they had lost.
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Episode 1
Bess continues to struggle with the adoption discovery and develops some misplaced trust issues. Danny is concentrating on his new passive cooling system and Troy is desperate to get back with Amber.
Directed by Wayne HopeWritten by Robyn ButlerGuest stars Dave Thornton
Episode 2
After a sex education night at school, Oscar is keen to learn all he can and it leaves Bess wondering if she and Danny are in a rut. Brianna becomes a direct sales lingerie franchisee.
Directed by Wayne HopeWritten by Trent RobertsGuest stars Andy Matthews, Sue Jones
Episode 3
Bess is concerned the Brights don't have any family bonding hobbies like the Wheelers. Meanwhile, Julie discovers Wayne is the descendant of rich relatives.
Directed by Tony MartinWritten by Kirsty Fisher, Robyn ButlerGuest stars Louise Crawford, David Serafin, Mike Frencham, Lily Jones
Episode 4
Shawn races against Team Wheeler's arch rivals the Amentas in the junior drags. Bess is delighted to involve her family until Edwina develops a super crush.
Directed by Wayne HopeWritten by Wayne Hope, Robyn Butler, Alix BeaneGuest stars Steve Bastoni, Ethan Deterling, Peter Flaherty, Hayden Leith, Dylan Murphy, Robert Tripolino
Episode 5
Amber applies for a promotion at the bank, which requires a good word from Margaret. Bess is tiring of medical-related visits from the Wheelers.
Directed by Wayne HopeWritten by Robyn ButlerGuest stars Simone Buchanan, James Liotta, Geraldine Quinn, Tim Bell, Stephen Hall
Episode 6
Wayne wants to surprise Julie with an expensive necklace for their 30th wedding anniversary however a toothache causes some physical and financial pain.
Directed by Tony MartinWritten by Robyn ButlerGuest stars Nicole Nabout
Episode 7
Edwina talks Danny into letting Shawn do work experience with him, exposing his middle class lifestyle. Meanwhile, Margaret's doctor insists she must find a dog to walk every day.
Directed by Tony MartinWritten by Tony MartinGuest stars Steve Bastoni, Robert Tripolino, Justin Anderson, Scott Brennan, Patrick Harvey, Mark Mitchell, Paul McCarthy, Amelie Everett
Episode 8
Julie goes to stay with Bess after a falling with her family. Margaret realises the only way to get her out is to make the rest of the Wheelers bring her home.
Directed by Wayne HopeWritten by Trent RobertsGuest stars Ben Grogan, Tim Potter, Ryan Coffey, Tegan Higginbotham, Scarlett Hall, Harper Allchin, Addison Davies
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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