2001 in Australian television

none July 2013 March 2020 January 2008 2001 Australian television Events 1 January – Digital Television arrives in the major state capitals of Australia and states in it, with the ABC and SBS permitted to operate multi-channel services. 24 January – The Seven Network loses the TV rights to the AFL for the first time, since televised football began in 1957. The rights are won by a Nine Network-Network Ten-Fox Footy Channel consortium. 5 February – The Weakest Link premieres on the Seven Network, airing twice a week, Mondays and Fridays, however, shortly before the commencement of the AFL season, the latter edition is moved forwards to Thursdays in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, and then in Sydney and Brisbane after the conclusion of the AFL season. 11 February – The Network Ten undergoes a major revamp in its production and circle logo and on air graphics as a part of a new network re-launch, with the launch of its motto Seriously Ten, which are both currently in use to the 2012 revamp. 22 February – The voice actors behind the Funimation dubbed version of Dragon Ball Z Sean Schemmel (Goku, Nails and King Kai) and Christopher Sabat (Piccolo, Vegeta and Yamcha) appear on Cheez TV for an interview on Network Ten. 26 March – The $10,000 bank target is achieved for the first time on an episode of The Weakest Link. 10 April – American mystery fiction television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation premieres on the Nine Network and is shown every Tuesday at 8:30 pm. 22 April – The Australian version of Big Brother premieres on Network Ten. 25 April – Brooke Marshall wins the second season of The Mole, taking home $100,000 in prize money. Michael Laffy is revealed as the Mole, and Hal Pritchard is the runner-up. 7 May – Nine players who were voted off The Weakest Link early in previous episodes were given a second chance to win up to $100,000. 27 May – Nine previous winners of The Weakest Link appear on the show again for another chance to win up to $100,000. In this episode, the $10,000 bank target is achieved again. 2 June – Mamma Mia: The Ultimate ABBA-Thon a 75-minute live variety special with a tribute to ABBA, goes to air live on the Nine Network. The special followed by a showing of ABBA: The Movie, a 1977 documentary on the group’s visit to Australia. 22 June – Hi-5 airs its 100th episode. 24 June – Australian children's Sunday morning wrapper programme Couch Potato airs its final episode on ABC hosted by Abby Coleman and David Heinrich and finishing up with a rerun of SimsalaGrimm. 16 July – Network Ten's Melbourne-based drama series The Secret Life of Us makes its first screening debut. The first season of Big Brother was won by Ben Williams. Australian soap opera Home and Away has switched over to air on Channel 5 in the UK after ITV lost the rights to the series. 31 July – Australian miniseries Blue Murder finally screens in NSW and the ACT for the very first time on the ABC six years after its broadcast in other states and territories due to the life sentence of Neddy Smith. 1 August – The ABC launches its very first digital multi-channel service ABC Kids. The channel airs programmes aimed at children and runs from 6:00am to 6:00pm. 7 August – The final episode of Water Rats goes to air on the Nine Network and the show was axed after six years. 8 August – Australian rural drama series McLeod's Daughters, based on the 1996 telemovie of the same name, premieres on Nine Network, which broadcasts every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Long running Australian soap opera Neighbours begins airing on television stations in Ireland for the very first time on RTÉ. 11 September – Television networks relay coverage from CNN, NBC, ABC America and the BBC for up to forty-eight hours in the wake of September 11 attacks. Ten News is the first Australian network to cover the events, on its late news bulletin with Sandra Sully. 29 September – The Seven Network televises its final game of AFL until March 2007. 1 November – The ABC launches another digital multi-channel service called Fly TV. Airing from 6:00pm to 6:00am, the channel broadcasts music videos, reviews, comedy, drama, news programming, sport programmes, cartoons and current affairs for teenagers and young adults. 22 November – After Prime Television axes Regional television news bulletins in Newcastle, Wollongong and Canberra, and Southern Cross Broadcasting axes regional bulletins in Canberra and North Queensland, the ABA holds an inquiry into the adequacy of regional news services. Bulletins eventually return to those areas in 2004, albeit in the form of two-minute updates during weekdays in the ratings season. 25 November – The 1999 Film Notting Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts premieres on the Seven Network. 29 November – After 21 years, Sale of the Century is "rested". It later returns to the Nine Network as Temptation in 2005 and runs until 2007, and again 2008 until 2009. Also another Nine Network game show Burgo's Catch Phrase has given the axe after 4 years. 12 December – The American comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls premieres on the Nine Network. December – The Nine Network will introduce a watermark on its programs. Until now, the Channel Nine watermark will now be broadcast on all news (until 2008 for the major revamp of its news bulletins, but reinstated in late 2009), current affairs and Live programs. December – A record $72,900 is won on The Weakest Link'''s special titled The Best of the Best. Debuts Free-to-air Domestic Program Channel Debut date Love Is a Four Letter Word ABC 2001-01-30 30 January The Big Arvo Seven Network 2001-02-01 1 February The Weakest Link Seven Network 2001-02-05 5 February Greed Network Ten 2001-02-11 11 February Sit Down, Shut Up Network Ten 2001-02-16 16 February Flat Chat Nine Network 2001-02-19 19 February Cash Bonanza Nine Network 2001-03-03 3 March Head Start ABC 2001-03-04 4 March Littlemore ABC 2001-03-05 5 March Big Brother Network Ten 2001-04-22 22 April The Saddle Club ABC TV 2001-04-30 30 April Horace and Tina Network Ten 2001-05-04 4 May Wild Kat Network Ten 2001-06-02 2 June Outriders Nine Network 2001-07-09 9 July Insiders ABC 2001-07-15 15 July Cybergirl Network Ten 2001-07-21 21 July Big Brother: Adults Only Network Ten 2001-07-23 23 July All Aussie Adventures Network Ten 2001-08-05 5 August McLeod's Daughters Nine Network 2001-08-08 8 August Catalyst ABC 2001-08-09 9 August The Glass House ABC 2001-08-10 10 August Always Greener Seven Network 2001-09-09 9 September Bush Mechanics ABC 2001-09-11 11 September Escape of the Artful Dodger Nine Network 2001-09-17 17 September Corridors of Power ABC 2001-10-08 8 October Kids, Drugs and Growing Up Nine Network 2001-10-09 9 October Changi ABC 2001-10-14 14 October The Chaser election specials ABC 2001-10-23 23 October Effie: Just Quietly SBS TV 2001-11-06 6 November The Shapies Nine Network 2001-12-01 1 December Fishing Australia WIN Television 2001 The Great South East Seven Network (Queensland) 2001 Hook, Line and Sinker Southern Cross Tasmania 2001 The World Game SBS TV 2001 International Program Channel Debut date USA Cupid Network Ten 2001-01-03 3 January UK State of the Planet ABC TV 2001-01-10 10 January UK Four Fathers ABC TV 2001-01-12 12 January UK Dad ABC TV 2001-01-15 15 January USA Savage Dragon Network Ten 2001-01-24 24 January USA Passions Seven Network 2001-01-29 29 January USA The Chimp Channel Nine Network 2001-01-29 29 January USA The Hughleys Seven Network 2001-01-29 29 January UK The Big Knights ABC TV 2001-01-30 30 January USA The Wacky World of Tex Avery Seven Network 2001-02-03 3 February USA Payne Network Ten 2001-02-05 5 February UK Hero to Zero ABC TV 2001-02-12 12 February USA Malcolm in the Middle Nine Network 2001-02-13 13 February CAN Shadow Raiders ABC TV 2001-02-13 13 February UK Big Kids ABC TV 2001-02-14 14 February GER Junior Seven Network 2001-02-17 17 February USA Bette Network Ten 2001-02-17 17 February UK/CAN/FRA The Baskervilles ABC TV 2001-02-26 26 February USA Bloodlines: Murder in the Family Seven Network 2001-02-26 26 February CAN Angela Anaconda ABC TV 2001-02-27 27 February CAN Our Hero ABC TV 2001-03-02 2 March UK Kiss Me Kate ABC TV 2001-03-09 9 March UK Angelmouse ABC TV 2001-03-12 12 March USA The Division Nine Network 2001-03-13 13 March USA Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Seven Network 2001-03-24 24 March UK Takács Quartet SBS TV 2001-03-24 24 March UK Life Force ABC TV 2001-03-26 26 March UK Love in a Cold Climate ABC TV 2001-05-01 1 April USA Buzz Lightyear of Star Command Seven Network 2001-04-07 7 April USA Spider-Man Unlimited Network Ten 2001-04-09 9 April GER Plonsters ABC TV 2001-04-09 9 April USA CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Nine Network 2001-04-10 10 April USA Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke Nine Network 2001-04-15 15 April USA Sabrina: The Animated Series Seven Network 2001-04-28 28 April USA The Parkers Nine Network 2001-05-04 4 May UK The Sins ABC TV 2001-05-04 4 May USA Ed Network Ten 2001-05-08 8 May USA Sheep in the Big City Nine Network 2001-05-14 14 May USA The Zeta Project Nine Network 2001-05-16 16 May UK Pond Life SBS TV 2001-05-19 19 May JPN Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 SBS TV 2001-04-19 19 May USA That's My Bush! SBS TV 2001-05-19 19 May USA X-Men: Evolution Nine Network 2001-05-25 25 May UK My Family ABC TV 2001-05-28 28 May UK Harry and the Wrinklies ABC TV 2001-05-30 30 May USA House of Mouse Seven Network 2001-06-02 2 June USA/UK/WAL/SCO Animated Tales of the World SBS TV 2001-06-02 2 June UK Down to Earth ABC TV 2001-06-03 3 June USA Arliss Seven Network 2001-06-07 7 June CAN/USA Action Man (2000) Network Ten 2001-06-11 11 June USA Night Man Nine Network 2001-06-18 18 June UK Burnside ABC TV 2001-06-22 22 June UK Border Cafe ABC TV 2001-06-30 30 June UK Black Cab ABC TV 2001-06-30 30 June USA/HK Jackie Chan Adventures Network Ten 2001-07-01 1 July UK Cubeez ABC TV 2001-07-02 2 July CAN My Best Friend is an Alien ABC TV 2001-07-02 2 July UK Titch ABC TV 2001-07-09 9 July UK/CAN Aaagh! It's the Mr. Hell Show! SBS TV 2001-07-14 14 July USA Dark Angel Seven Network 2001-07-26 26 July USA Boston Public Seven Network 2001-07-30 30 July UK Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married Nine Network 2001-07-30 30 July UK Tom and Vicky ABC Kids (digital only) August UK PB Bear and Friends ABC Kids (digital only) August CAN/China George Shrinks ABC Kids (digital only) August USA Horrible Histories (2001 cartoon) ABC Kids (digital only) August UK Roger and the Rottentrolls ABC Kids (digital only) August CAN Maggie and the Ferocious Beast ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-08-01 1 August UK Rosie and Jim ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-08-01 1 August JPN Cardcaptors Network Ten 2001-08-06 6 August UK Preston Pig ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-08-07 7 August UK/HUN The Mystery of Black Rose Castle ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-08-15 15 August USA Stark Raving Mad Seven Network 2001-08-20 20 August USA The Lone Gunmen Seven Network 2001-08-30 30 August USA Rocket Power Network Ten 2001-08-31 31 August USA Sylvanian Families Network Ten 2001-09-01 1 September USA The Street Nine Network 2001-09-04 4 September USA Courage the Cowardly Dog Nine Network 2001-09-05 5 September USA Soldier of Fortune, Inc. Seven Network 2001-09-06 6 September USA Mike, Lu and Og Nine Network 2001-09-10 10 September UK Ethelbert the Tiger ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-09-24 24 September USA Beverly Hills Teens Network Ten 2001-09-30 30 September USA Sister, Sister Seven Network 2001-09-30 30 September USA Butt-Ugly Martians Network Ten 2001-10-01 1 October UK Bill and Ben ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-10-03 3 October USA The Ananda Lewis Show Nine Network 2001-10-08 8 October WAL/UK Sali Mali ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-10-24 24 October UK Tiny Planets ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-10-30 30 October AUS/CAN John Callahan's Quads! SBS TV 2001-11-12 12 November USA Smart Guy Seven Network 2001-11-13 13 November CAN The Kids from Room 402 Network Ten 2001-11-18 18 November UK Beast ABC TV 2001-11-19 19 November UK El Nombre ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-11-19 19 November UK Marion and Geoff ABC TV 2001-11-19 19 November USA/CAN Sitting Ducks ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-11-19 19 November UK In a Land of Plenty ABC TV 2001-11-19 19 November USA What About Joan? Network Ten 2001-12-02 2 December UK Eye Spy Seven Network 2001-12-03 3 December UK Beware: Bad Drivers Seven Network 2001-12-03 3 December UK The Ghost Hunter ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-05 5 December UK Albie ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-06 6 December USA The Fugitive (2000) Nine Network 2001-12-06 6 December UK/CAN Treasure ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-06 6 December USA The Invisible Man (2000) Network Ten 2001-12-06 6 December UK/IRE Custer's Last Stand Up ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-07 7 December USA The Oblongs Nine Network 2001-12-08 8 December USA Gilmore Girls Nine Network 2001-12-12 12 December UK Human Remains SBS TV 2001-12-15 15 December UK/USA Further Tales of the City Nine Network 2001-12-17 17 December CAN Eckhart ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-20 20 December UK Badjelly the Witch ABC TV, ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-25 25 December GER Light Through Ashes SBS TV 2001-12-30 30 December FRA Oggy and the Cockroaches ABC Kids (digital only) 2001 FRA Space Goofs ABC Kids (digital only) 2001 CAN What About Mimi? Seven Network 2001 UK Yoho Ahoy ABC Kids (digital only) 2001 USA/CAN/GER Weird-Oh's Seven Network 2001 CAN The Zack Files ABC Kids (digital only) 2001 UK Top of the Pops ABC TV 2001 Changes to network affiliation This is a list of programmes which made their premiere on an Australian television network that had previously premiered on another Australian television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks. Domestic Program New Network(s) Previous Network(s) Date Bananas in Pyjamas ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001-08-01 1 August Play School ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001-08-01 1 August Johnson and Friends ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 The Ferals ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 The Adventures of Blinky Bill ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 Mr. Squiggle and Friends ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 Kideo ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 International Program New Network(s) Previous Network(s) Date UK Bimble's Bucket NBN Television Nine Network 2001-06-09 9 June USA Sesame Street ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001-08-01 1 August USA/CAN The Magic School Bus ABC Kids (digital only) Network Ten 2001-08-01 1 August USA Johnny Bravo Nine Network Seven Network 2001-09-14 14 September USA Horrible Histories (2001 cartoon) ABC TV ABC Kids (digital only) 2001-12-17 17 December UK Henry's Cat ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Bob the Builder ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Teletubbies ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 USA Bear in the Big Blue House ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 CAN Stickin' Around ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 USA Santo Bugito ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK The Forgotten Toys ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK The Animal Shelf ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Oakie Doke ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 CAN Franklin ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 WAL Fireman Sam ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 USA Hey Arnold! ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK The Wombles (1996) ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Tweenies ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 FRA/AUS Lil' Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Rocky and the Dodos ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Noddy's Toyland Adventures ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Sheeep ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK/CAN/FRA The Baskervilles ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 CAN/USA Arthur ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 AUS/UK Minty ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK Brambly Hedge ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 UK The Big Knights ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 USA CatDog ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 GER/Austria Simsala Grimm ABC Kids (digital only) ABC TV 2001 Subscription television Domestic Program Channel Debut date Kate & Julia Funnygirls pairing up Herald Sun Melbourne, Australia H02 News Limited 8 August 2001 Arena 2001-08-08 8 August Hooley Dooleys Fox Kids 2001 Shock Jock TV1 2001 International Program Channel Debut date UK Fat Dog Mendoza Nickelodeon 2001-01-02 2 January CAN Yvon of the Yukon Nickelodeon 2001-01-02 2 January Maury USA Maury Murphy Kerrie ScreenWatch – Pep talk for kids The Australian Sydney, Australia M26 News Limited 19 April 2001 Arena 2001-03-04 March Custer's Last Stand Up UK/IRE Custer's Last Stand Upnone Nickelodeon (Australia) Nickelodeon (Australia) Nick Nooze 2001 Autumn Nickelodeon 2001-03-16 16 March USA Looney Tunes Boomerang 2001-04-03 3 April USA Merrie Melodies Boomerang 2001-04-03 3 April USA Tom and Jerry Boomerang 2001-04-03 3 April As Told by Ginger USA As Told by Gingerhttp://nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html What's New On Nick? – April 2001 17 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20010411140151/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html 11 April 2001 Nickelodeon 2001-04-06 7 April USA Toonami Cartoon Network 2001-07-07 7 July USA The Oblongs Oh! 2001-07-17 17 July Being Eve NZ Being Evehttp://nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html What's New On Nick? – August 2001 17 December 2009 Nickelodeon (Australia) 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20010805225623/http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/blammo/xxwhats.html 5 August 2001 Nickelodeon 2001-08-24 24 August Invader Zim USA Invader Zimnone Nickelodeon (Australia) Nickelodeon (Australia) Nick Nooze 2001 October Nickelodeon Q3/Q4 USA Samurai Jack Cartoon Network 2001 UK The Tidings Fox Kids 2001 JPN Cardcaptors Cartoon Network 2001 JPN Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Cartoon Network 2001 USA/CAN/GER Rainbow Fish Disney Channel 2001 CAN Theodore Tugboat Disney Channel 2001 USA Super Duper Sumos Fox Kids 2001 JPN Dinozaurs Fox Kids 2001 GER/FRA/CAN Wunschpunsch Fox Kids 2001 USA Generation O! Nickelodeon 2001 CAN Screech Owls Fox Kids 2001 USA/CAN Kong: The Animated Series Fox Kids 2001 USA Dora the Explorer Nickelodeon 2001 USA/CAN Dragon Tales Fox Kids 2001 CAN/HK Braceface Fox Kids 2001 USA Adult Swim Cartoon Network 2001 USA Home Movies Cartoon Network 2001 SCO Meeow! Fox Kids 2001 CAN Ultimate Book of Spells Fox Kids 2001 Subscription premieres This is a list of programs which made their premiere on Australian subscription television that had previously premiered on Australian free-to-air television. Programs may still air on the original free-to-air television network. Domestic Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date Eugénie Sandler P.I. Nickelodeon ABC TV 2001-08-03 3 August Hi-5 Fox Kids Nine Network 2001 Escape from Jupiter Fox Kids ABC TV 2001 International Program Subscription network Free-to-air network Date CAN/AUS Dumb Bunnies Nickelodeon Seven Network 2001-02-01 2 January UK An Actor's Life For Mehttp://uktv.com.au/april.html UKTV Highlights 5 January 2010 UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20010428034952/http://www.uktv.com.au/april.html 28 April 2001 dead A state of being – gag after gag Simon Hughes http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news950116_0185_4809 The Age Fairfax Media Melbourne, Australia 16 January 1995 15 5 January 2010 UKTV ABC TV 2003-04-10 10 April USA Angel TV Reviews Vicki Englund The Courier-Mail News Limited Brisbane, Australia 24 April 2001 22 Fox8 Seven NetworkJanuary 2010 2003-04-24 24 April UK Full Waxhttp://uktv.com.au/june.html UKTV Highlights 5 January 2010 UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20010616053256/http://www.uktv.com.au/june.html 16 June 2001 dead Ruby is a comic gem Raymond Gill http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news930331_0268_6206 The Age Fairfax Media Melbourne, Australia 31 March 1993 2 5 January 2010 UKTV ABC TV 2003-06-01 1 June Brittas Empire, The UK The Brittas Empire THE BRITTAS EMPIRE Alison Stewart http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news921221_0034_4827 The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media Melbourne, Australia 21 December 1992 2 5 January 2010 UKTV ABC TV 2003-06-06 6 June USA Friends Briefs Michael Idato http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=SMH01061898KDQ4EI08A Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media Sydney, Australia 17 June 2001 3 27 December 2009 Friends, makes its long overdue cable premiere in Australia on July 3. The cable channel Oh! will also premiere The Drew Carey Show in July and E.R. in August. Oh! Nine Network 2001-07-03 3 July Drew Carey Show, The USA The Drew Carey Show Oh! Nine Network 2001-07-00 July USA ER Oh! Nine Network 2001-08-0 August UK Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Nickelodeon ABC TV 2001 FRA Insektors Fox Kids ABC TV 2001 UK Budgie the Little Helicopter Fox Kids ABC TV 2001 CAN Freaky Stories Nickelodeon ABC TV 2001 NZ Oscar and Friends Nickelodeon ABC TV 2001 CAN What About Mimi? Fox Kids Seven Network 2001 UK Cubeez Fox Kids ABC TV 2001 USA/CAN/GER Weird-Oh's Fox Kids Seven Network 2001 Specials Program Channel Debut date 2001 Kids' Choice Awards USA 2001 Kids' Choice Awards Nickelodeon 2001-05-12 12 May Television shows ABC Four Corners (1961–present) The Fat (2000–2003) Seven Network Wheel of Fortune (1981–2006, 2024–present) Home and Away (1988–present) Blue Heelers (1994–2006) Today Tonight (1995–2019) All Saints (1998–2009) Ground Force (1999–2004) AMV (2000–2002) Nine Network Today (1982–present) Sale of the Century (1980–2001) A Current Affair (1971–1978, 1988–present) Australia's Funniest Home Video Show (1990–2014) The AFL Footy Show (1994–2019) The NRL Footy Show (1994–2018) Water Rats (1996–2001) Burgo's Catch Phrase (1997–2003, 2002–2003) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999–2006, 2007–2010) Surprise Surprise (2000–2001) Backyard Blitz (2000–2007) Network Ten Neighbours (1985–2025) GMA With Bert Newton (1991–2005) Rove Live'' (2000–2006) Ending / resting this year Date Show Channel Debut 5 January Zirkos Kids NBN Television 2000 2 March Open Learning ABC 1992 1 April Greed Channel Ten 11 February 2001 9 April The Micallef P(r)ogram(me) ABC 1998 26 April Quantum ABC 1985 8 May Flat Chat Channel Nine 19 February 2001 24 June Couch Potato ABC 1991 24 July Love Is a Four Letter Word ABC 30 January 2001 6 August Water Rats Channel Nine 1996 16 August Above the Law Channel Ten 2000 19 August Wild Kat Channel Ten 2 June 2001 25 August Crash Zone Channel Seven 1999 21 September Denise Channel Seven 1998 29 November Burgo's Catch Phrase Channel Nine 1997 29 November Sale of the Century Channel Nine 1980 2 December Head Start ABC 4 March 2001 10 December Escape of the Artful Dodger Channel Nine 17 September 2001 Consuming Passions ABC 1992 See also 2001 in Australia List of Australian films of 2001 References 2001