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When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
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When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
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Episode 1
Years after his adventure with Meg, Lucky struggles to adjust to his new life as a successful musician and it's not long before Meg comes bursting back into his chaotic world.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Tim MinchinGuest stars Liz Conte, Asmara Feik, Christopher Sommers, Jessica McNamee, Anthony Brandon Wong, Elena Carapetis, Septimus Caton, Ryan Johnson
Episode 2
Beginning their search in Queensland for Meg's mum, Lucky struggles to manage his relationship back home as Meg is startled by someone who followed her from Karingunna.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Tim MinchinGuest stars Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Frederiksen, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Emily Bell, Christen O'Leary, Bob Newman, Hazel Phillips, Roxanne McDonald
Episode 3
As Meg continues the search for her mum in Cairns, Lucky tries to lay low to avoid his dubious past.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Tim MinchinGuest stars Hayley McElhinney, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Travis Cotton, Cory Beeston, Veronica Neave, Jeanette Cronin, Darren Gilshenan, Dirk Hunter
Episode 4
Lucky and Meg head out of Cairns, but Lucky's best forgotten past catches up with him.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Ian MeadowsGuest stars Jessica McNamee, Daniel Frederiksen, Travis Cotton, Nicholas Brown, Roderick Cairns, Tom Budge
Episode 5
Wounded in the rainforest, Lucky is desperate to return to civilisation, but Meg wants to push on as they get close to finding her mother.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Tim Minchin, Natesha SomasundaramGuest stars Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Frederiksen, Molly Wright, Lachie Nott, Noni Hazlehurst, Lawrence Ola, Hollie Andrew
Episode 6
Meg and Lucky finally make it to the Wellfulness Commune, but don't get the reception they were expecting.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Niki AkenGuest stars Oskar Houghton, Anita Hegh, Lola Bond, Sal Torrisi, Hayley McElhinney, Queenie van de Zandt, Nicholas Brown
Episode 7
Trapped at the Wellfulness Commune, Lucky starts to unravel its secrets as Meg finally gets the chance to speak to her mother.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Tim MinchinGuest stars Hayley McElhinney, Oskar Houghton, Anita Hegh, Lola Bond, Queenie van de Zandt, Nicholas Brown, Kyle Clark, Darian Crabtree
Episode 8
After escaping the commune, Lucky and Meg race back to Sydney hoping to make it in time to meet Billie at the airport.
Directed by Mirrah FoulkesWritten by Tim MinchinGuest stars Asmara Feik, Jessica McNamee, Niki Aken, Daniel Frederiksen, Travis Cotton, Jeanette Cronin, Darren Gilshenan, Tom Budge
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Tim MinchinLachlan 'Lucky' Flynn
Milly AlcockMeg Adams
Joshua OrpinMatty Adams
Asmara FeikBillie Flynn
Christopher SommersSnapper
Jessica McNameeAvery Mae
Anthony Brandon WongRich
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