Home and Away (1988)

Name: Home and Away
Genre: Drama, Soap
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Ray Meagher, Ada Nicodemou, Emily Symons, Shane Withington, James Stewart

★ 6.4/10 January 18, 1988 39 seasons

Drama Soap

Creator: Alan Bateman

Home and Away is set in the fictional town of Summer Bay, a coastal town in New South Wales, and follows the personal and professional lives of the people living in the area. The show initially focused on the Fletcher family, Pippa and Tom Fletcher and their five foster children Frank Morgan, Carly Morris, Steven Matheson, Lynn Davenport and Sally Keating, who would go on to become one of the show's longest-running characters. The show also originally and currently focuses on the Stewart family. Home and Away had proved popular when it premiered in 1988 and had risen to become a hit in Australia, and after only a few weeks, the show tackled its first major and disturbing storyline, the rape of Carly Morris; it was one of the first shows to feature such storylines during the early timeslot. H&A has tackled many adult-themed and controversial storylines; something rarely found in its restricted timeslot.

Trailer

Creators

Alan Bateman

Cast

Ray Meagher Alf

Ada Nicodemou Leah

Emily Symons Marilyn

Shane Withington John

James Stewart Justin

Ethan Browne Tane

Nicholas Cartwright Cash

Adam Rowland Remi

Stephanie Panozzo Eden

Emily Weir Mackenzie Booth

About Home and Away (1988)

Home and Away is a 1988 drama and soap TV series from Australia created by Alan Bateman, starring Ray Meagher, Ada Nicodemou and Emily Symons. It first aired on January 18, 1988. The series has 39 seasons and 8820 episodes on Seven Network. Episodes run about 22 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.4/10 from 78 votes — mixed to positive.

Home and Away: FAQ

When did Home and Away premiere?

Home and Away premiered on January 18, 1988.

Who created Home and Away?

Home and Away was created by Alan Bateman.

Who is in the cast of Home and Away?

The main cast includes Ray Meagher, Ada Nicodemou, Emily Symons, Shane Withington and James Stewart.

How many seasons does Home and Away have?

Home and Away has 39 seasons (8820 episodes). Status: Returning Series.

Where can I watch Home and Away?

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Is Home and Away worth watching?

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Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 6.4/1078 votes

IMDb5.1/106,587 votes

🏆 Awards: 55 wins & 145 nominations

Series Details

Seasons: 39
Episodes: 8820
Network: Seven Network
Created by: Alan Bateman
First aired: Jan 18, 1988
Last aired: Oct 5, 2026
Next episode: Oct 6, 2026
Status: Returning Series
Languages: English
Countries: Australia
Production: Seven Studios, Seven Network Operations, Red Heart Entertainment, Kepper Media

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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