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The Insiders Guide To Happiness is a New Zealand drama series that explores the lives of a group of six previously unconnected people. Each life is connected by a bizarre car accident, the outcome of which forces them to examine and explore the happiness in their own lives. It aired in 2004 on TV2 and is currently syndicated in the United States on Vibrant TV Network. The series was followed by a prequel, The Insider's Guide To Love, with James the only character in common.
Original Release
05/19/2004
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fasitua Amosa | Matthew |
| Ben Barrington | William |
| Fraser Brown | Sam |
| Will Hall | James |
| Sophia Hawthorne | Julie |
| Samantha Jukes | Tina |
| Madeleine Sami | Tess |
| Sally Stockwell | Lindy |
| Paolo Rotondo | Tim |
| Spencer Greenham | Barry |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is Happiness an Accident? | Wednesday, 19 May 2004 |
| 2 | Who Controls Your Happiness? | Wednesday, 26 May 2004 |
| 3 | Will the Truth Make You Happy? | Thursday, 03 June 2004 |
| 4 | What Are You Afraid Of? | Thursday, 10 June 2004 |
| 5 | Are You in Denial? | Thursday, 17 June 2004 |
| 6 | Do You Deserve to Be Happy? | Thursday, 24 June 2004 |
| 7 | What If You Could Start Over? | Thursday, 01 July 2004 |
| 8 | 'Will You Be Happy Tomorrow?' | Thursday, 08 July 2004 |
| 9 | 'Who Taught You to Be Happy?' | Thursday, 15 July 2004 |
| 10 | Being Happy Is Being Who You Are | Thursday, 22 July 2004 |
| 11 | Does Happiness Grow Up? | Thursday, 29 July 2004 |
| 12 | Can You Embrace a New Life? | Thursday, 05 August 2004 |
| 13 | You Are Happy | Thursday, 12 August 2004 |
Directors
Brendan Donovan, Jonathan Brough, Mark Beesley, Yvonne Mackay
Writers
Peter Cox, David Brechin-Smith, Paula Boock, Damien Wilkins
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fasitua Amosa | Matthew |
| Ben Barrington | William |
| Fraser Brown | Sam |
| Will Hall | James |
| Sophia Hawthorne | Julie |
| Samantha Jukes | Tina |
| Madeleine Sami | Tess |
| Sally Stockwell | Lindy |
| Paolo Rotondo | Tim |
| Spencer Greenham | Barry |
| Charles Lum | Old Monk |
| Jay Ocampo | Young Monk |
| Tom McCrory | Alan |
| Loren Taylor | Olive |
| Denise O'Connell | Annette |
| Lani Tupu Snr | Mr. Pule |
| Russell Raethel | Mr. Dixon |
| Faatuai Moors | Mrs. Pule |
| Tio Leota | Rico |
| Matthew Chamberlain | Simon |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Christopher Gist | Executive Producer |
| Jan Haynes | Producer |
| Dave Gibson | Producer |
| Donna Malane | Producer |
