# Separated At Birth **URL:** \ **Category:** ABC\ **Tags:** abc\ **Created:** [February 22, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559 "2026-02-22T23:53:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/1 "2026-02-22T23:53:46Z")
### Comedy besties Nazeem Hussain and Urzila Carlson join forces in new ABC comedy Separated at Birth ![Separated at Birth First Look - Nazeem Hussain Urzila Carlson LR](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/c/2/2/c229b8367e777631dc05176cdd59dd1e2b77716e.jpeg) > The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are pleased to announce that filming has commenced in Melbourne on _ **Separated At Birth** _, a new six-part comedy series created by, written by and starring one of Australia’s most distinctive comedic voices, **Nazeem Hussain** (_Legally Brown, Orange is the New Brown_). Joining Hussain is powerhouse funny woman **Urzila Carlson** (_Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, Urzila_). > > Produced by Princess Pictures, _Separated At Birth_ follows happy-go-lucky paramedic Sameer (Hussain), whose world is thrown into a spiral when his wife asks for a divorce in the delivery room, moments after their first child is born. With the help of his “work wife”, the outspoken and fiercely independent Donna (Carlson), Sameer has to try and navigate co‑parenting, reinvent his sense of self, and manage the chaos of a big, fat, complicated family. > > Creator and star Nazeem Hussain said, "This is a story I’ve wanted to tell for a long time - about family, identity and the chaos of loving people even when life doesn’t look the way you imagined. And getting to make it with Urzila, one of my favourite people on the planet, feels like we’ve tricked the ABC into funding a very elaborate hang.” > > Founder of Princess Pictures Laura Waters said: “Nazeem is hilarious, navigating families is universally timeless, and no one fights with their best friend on screen quite like Urzila and Nazeem. We’re proud to support a story so deeply contemporary that illuminates what it’s like to be Australian from so many different angles.” > > ABC Head of Scripted, Rachel Okine said, “We’re thrilled to bring this fresh, laugh‑out‑loud original comedy to ABC audiences, starring two of Australia’s favourite comedians. _Separated At Birth_ follows a man suddenly launched into the messy reality of becoming a parent and the collision of two big, complicated families. Add a delightfully chaotic colleague and housemate, and audiences are guaranteed to be in stitches.” > > Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said: “Comedian and creator Nazeem Hussain is funny and fearless, add in Urzila Carlson, and _Separated at Birth_ delivers comedy gold. Powered by the global pedigree of Princess Pictures, the series guarantees giggles for viewers here in Australia and around the world.” > > VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said: “VicScreen is delighted to support Princess Pictures, one of our most dynamic production companies, as they join forces with Victorian funnyman Nazeem Hussain to deliver _Separated at Birth_, a refreshing new comedy series about chosen family, friendship and identity. This hilarious and heartfelt series is yet another VicScreen‑supported production that will showcase our local screen industry to global audiences.” _Separated At Birth_ will air on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026. **Production credit:** A Princess Pictures production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Major production investment from the ABC and Screen Australia, in association with VicScreen. Created by Nazeem Hussain. Written by Nazeem Hussain, Sarah Lang, Sara Pascoe and Matt Okine. Directed by Nina Buxton. Executive Producers: Laura Waters, Emma Fitzsimons and Chris Loveall. ABC Executive Producers: Todd Abbott and Rachel Okine. Worldwide distribution by ABC Commercial. ![Separated at Birth Clapper Board Nazeem Hussain Urzila Carlson LR](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/d/6/8/d68a9a74e650abe99ef40a47d60a3cc051e2beea.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/2 "2026-10-05T08:03:08Z")
Promo just screened on ABC TV. Coming Soon. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/3 "2026-10-07T23:24:53Z")
**Divorce in the delivery suite? That’s just the beginning of the chaos in ABC’s new comedy Separated at Birth** ![|479xauto](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NZ7h5gVsar2cq0PhEn9cWgM1fL5UPXEaCrJwMYsx96_qhZ2GpgmBKCC4aGsjQu93MhQ7HFcfuGi1H2J0GDtJW4b18a3acQAlXKA2bddD9NEZP5wXp-z3PHDr5qEntfJp1lkMI0HUhXxbR9p5RDtUdArCU5-=s0-d-e1-ft#https://storage.googleapis.com/streem-attachments-au/6ba3051b-23ef-4a8f-986e-9e290bb25019.jpeg) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/9ljIe5Nupdo/maxresdefault.jpg "Official Trailer | Separated at Birth | ABC iview") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ljIe5Nupdo) > Comedy besties **Nazeem Hussain** and **Urzila Carlson** lead the cast of new ABC comedy _ **Separated at Birth** _, premiering Wednesday 11 November at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with all six episodes available to stream on ABC iview. > > Created by, written by and starring Hussain, alongside Carlson as his sharp-tongued best friend and colleague Donna, _Separated at Birth_ follows paramedic Sameer (Hussain), whose life is thrown into disarray when his wife asks for a divorce moments after the birth of their first child. > > As he juggles co-parenting, family expectations and his own fears about fatherhood, Sameer finds unlikely support from his “work wife”, Donna, who suddenly finds herself living under his roof after her own dream home renovation turns into a disaster. > > These two paramedics become partners in crisis, as Sameer tries to work out how to be a father and Donna is forced to rethink her fiercely independent approach to life, all under the watchful gaze of two feuding, opinionated and drama-loving extended families. > > Joining Hussain and Carlson is an ensemble cast including **Sana’a Shaik, Nadie Kammallaweera, Leah Vandenberg, Jeeves Verma, Akhilesh Jain, Osamah Sami** and **Rodney Afif** , with special guest appearances from **Tom Sainsbury, Melanie Bracewell, Luke McGregor, Ryan Shelton, Bron Lewis, Sarah Michaels** and **Takashi Wakasugi**. > > Set against the backdrop of Melbourne’s multicultural communities, _Separated at Birth_ is a raucous dive into family, friendship, parenting and identity. **Production credit:** A Princess Pictures production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Major production investment from the ABC and Screen Australia, in association with VicScreen. Created by Nazeem Hussain. Written by Nazeem Hussain, Sarah Lang, Sara Pascoe and Matt Okine. Directed by Nina Buxton. Produced by Pennie Brown and Lisa Wang. Executive Producers: Laura Waters, Emma Fitzsimons and Chris Loveall. ABC Executive Producers: Todd Abbott and Rachel Okine. Worldwide distribution by ABC Commercial. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/4 "2026-10-21T06:25:43Z")
### EPISODE 1 OF 6 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/d/3/c/d3c45fb5e1caa8b2522e16fd06b299b8593fa742.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 8.30PM** > When wife Aaleyah (Sana’a Shaik) goes into labour, anxious paramedic Sameer (Nazeem Hussain) is distracted helping his best friend and work partner Donna (Urzila Carlson) inspect her disastrous fixer-upper. Hours later, the birth of son Omar brings an even bigger shock when Aaleyah asks for a divorce. As Sameer navigates fatherhood and heartbreak, he fights to keep his family together. ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/4/4/944aae42c1afabebe03353b697bd288ffc95c63f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/6 "2026-10-28T03:11:21Z")
Nazeem was on The Cheap Seats yesterday to talk about his new show and his preparations. > **[The Cheap Seats on Instagram: "Nazeem's intense actor preparation may have got...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/De_up5BlWRW/)** > > 331 likes, 9 comments - cheapseatsau on October 27, 2026: "Nazeem's intense actor preparation may have got a little too real... for one guy, anyway.". ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/7 "2026-10-28T06:16:14Z")
### EPISODE 2 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/2/a/22a2d6f114a17f7f11ca7178e3a93a3b5c5374c2.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 8.30PM** > At Omar’s aqiqah, Sameer (Nazeem Hussain) struggles to reveal his divorce as family gossip and mounting tensions unravel the celebration. When Aaleyah (Sana’a Shaik) stays away with their overwhelmed newborn, both families clash. Later, Sameer and Aaleyah perform the ceremony themselves, embracing a new chapter as co-parents. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/separated-at-birth/30559/8 "2026-11-04T05:12:43Z")
### EPISODE 3 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/8/8/988336827e61ee93bef71942b16b41e45d684fe2.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 8.30PM** > On his first solo day with baby Omar, Sameer (Nazeem Hussain) quickly becomes overwhelmed and takes him to a paramedic callout. Furious, Aaleyah (Sana’a Shaik) takes Omar back, but when Sameer honestly admits his fears about fatherhood, she decides to give him another chance.