Patriot Brains
The fast-paced comedy panel show will see each country’s greatest comedian’s pitted against each other to find out who knows their country best, with our host the only thing keeping them apart.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2021-04-07
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Guy Montgomery and Madeleine Sami go up against Aussies Mel Buttle, Rhys Nicholson and Tom Ballard.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2021-04-14
Kiwis Hayley Sproull, Josh Thomson and Ray O'Leary go up against Aussies Mel Buttle, Rhys Nicholson and Harley Breen.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2021-04-21
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Hayley Sproull and Josh Thomson take on Aussies Mel Buttle, Aaron Chen and Tom Ballard.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2021-04-28
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Rhys Darby and Laura Daniel go up against Aussies Mel Buttle, Aaron Chen and Laura Davis.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2021-05-05
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Kura Forrester and Ben Hurley take on Aussies Mel Buttle, Aaron Chen and Tom Ballard.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2021-05-12
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Ben Hurley and Laura Daniel go up against Aussies Mel Buttle, Rhys Nicholson and Harley Breen.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2021-05-19
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Guy Montgomery and James Nokise take on Aussies Mel Buttle, Harley Breen and Aaron Chen.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2021-05-26
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Pax Assadi and Justine Smith go up against Aussies Mel Buttle, Tom Ballard and Laura Davis.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2021-06-02
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Hayley Sproull and Josh Thomson take on Aussies Mel Buttle, Laura Davis and Tom Ballard.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2021-06-09
Kiwis Mel Bracewell, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer and Ben Hurley go up against Aussies Mel Buttle, Harley Breen and Aaron Chen.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2023-02-10
British comedy legend Sue Perkins hosts this showdown between the best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia. Featuring Josh Thomson, Angella Dravid, and Guy Montgomery.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2023-02-17
British comedy legend Sue Perkins hosts this showdown between the best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia. Featuring Ben Hurley, Hayley Sproull, Dai Henwood, Luke McGregor, and more.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2023-02-24
British comedy legend Sue Perkins hosts this showdown between the best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia. The teams are tested on their knowledge on culture snacks and the early days of TV.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2023-03-03
Sue Perkins hosts this showdown between the best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia. The teams are tested on their knowledge about Accidental Sex Symbols, Edible bugs, and more.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2023-03-10
Chris Parker, Becky Umbers and Guy Montgomery go head to head against Aussie comedy legends as they test their knowledge about TV Chefs, Drug Busts and Animal Advertising.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2023-03-17
British comedy legend Sue Perkins hosts as the teams test their knowledge about Crime Ballads, Regional Advertising and Bad Inventions. Featuring Urzila Carlson, Hayley Sproull and Josh Thomson.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2023-03-24
Sue Perkins hosts as the best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia are tested on their knowledge about Food Reviews, UFO Sightings and Amazing Survival Stories.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2023-03-31
Sue Perkins hosts as Ben Hurley, Angella Dravid and Josh Thomson face off against Aussie comedians to test their knowledge about Food Awards, Ad Complaints and Prison Products.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2023-04-14
Sue Perkins hosts this showdown between the best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia, as they are tested on their knowledge about Rugby Songs and Coach Meltdowns and more.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2023-04-21
Season Final: The best comedy talent from New Zealand and Australia wage a battle of wits as they are tested on their knowledge about Jingles, Regional Dishes and Celebrity Endorsements.
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Rating
5.0/10
Release Date
2021-04-07
Episodes
20 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
SBS
Television New Zealand
NZ on Air
VICE Media