Fisk breaking records

The ABC is thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning series Fisk, has broken viewing records for the national broadcaster.

The premiere episode of season 3 has surpassed a total audience of 3 million* and earned the top spot as the all-time highest-rated episode of any non-kids show on the ABC since the total audience methodology was introduced in 2016.

As one of the ABC's most successful comedy programs ever, season 3 is the #1 non-kids title on ABC iview in 2024* and holds an average audience to date of over 600,000 viewers per episode on ABC iview.  

Since launch, both seasons 1 and 2 of Fisk have achieved an astonishing average of one million per episode* on ABC iview, on top of its blockbuster success on broadcast television.  

Co-creator/writer/director and multi-award winner, Kitty Flanagan, says "I'm so lucky that I get to make this show with so many talented and funny people - both on screen and behind the scenes. The fact that we managed to make something that viewers are tuning in to watch is the icing on the mud cake. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever stop being surprised (or delighted) by the fact that a show centred around a plain, fifty something woman in a baggy brown suit became a hit."

ABC Head Scripted, Rachel Okine said "The ABC is the home of the best original Australian comedy and the return of the hugely successful Fisk in 2024 has continued this proud legacy.  These groundbreaking numbers are a true testament to Kitty's hard work, comedic talent and the wonderfully creative team she has assembled. We are thrilled that audiences continue to love and adore Helen Tudor-Fisk and all those that walk through the doors of Gruber & Fisk."

Commissioned by the ABC, the proudly made-in-Melbourne series premiered in 2021, introducing audiences to the incomparable Helen Tudor-Fisk, the brown-suited wills and probate lawyer portrayed with comedic brilliance by Flanagan.  Helen's unique blend of sharp wit and relatable charm quickly captured hearts and set the tone for the series' unprecedented success.

Joining Flanagan each episode is the remarkable ensemble of Aaron Chen, Julia Zemiro, Marty Sheargold, John Gaden and Glenn Butcher, who, alongside episodic guest cast drawn from Australia's most accomplished comedic performers, have elevated the show to unparalleled heights.

Always free and Always entertaining, watch the hilarity, heart, and brilliance of Fisk on ABC iview now.

*Source: OzTAM Combined 5 City Metro & Regional TAM, VPM Minutes. Total Audience = sum of first-run, encore and ABC iview audience. 'Total Audience' refers to the series average of the total audience for each episode.

Production credit: Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.  An Origma 45 production.  Developed and produced with the assistance of VicScreen.  Written by Kitty Flanagan and Penny Flanagan. Directed by Tom Peterson and Kitty Flanagan. Produced by Vincent Sheehan and Nicole Minchin. Executive Producer Greg Sitch. ABC Executive Producers: Todd Abbott and Brett Sleigh.