# Urzila **URL:** \ **Category:** ABC\ **Tags:** abc\ **Created:** [November 20, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010 "2025-11-20T04:02:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **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:** [November 20, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/1 "2025-11-20T04:02:43Z")
![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/5/c/95c66048e871dab7d7d48b6696263d54fa0bfe7f.jpeg) **SYNOPSIS** _Urzila_ is a premium original comedy series that takes us deep into the mind of comedy superstar, Urzila Carlson. Each episode combines bespoke stand up with tightly crafted sketches, all threaded together by Urzila’s unmistakable voice. Alongside a hand-picked ensemble of rising comedy stars, _Urzila_ brings to life a cast of unique and recurring characters in this fresh new showcase for one of Australia’s biggest comedy stars. **PRODUCTION CREDITS** Commissioned by the ABC. A Warner Bros International Television Production, Australia. Writers: Urzila Carlson, Joel Slack-Smith, Penny Greenhalgh, Cameron James, Emma Holland, Laura Hughes and Richard Thorp. Directors: Henry Stone and Josh Thompson. Executive Producer: Tom Rohr. Head of Original Content at WBITVP: Johnny Lowry. ABC Executive Producer: Rowdie Walden. ABC Head of Entertainment: Rachel Millar. Worldwide Distribution by the ABC. ---
**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:** [March 29, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/2 "2026-03-29T21:55:33Z")
![Urzila Wednesday 29 April at 9.25pm on ABC TV and ABC iview](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/3/e/83efaa47022db1d0f2606abb5fef22ab6c79621a.jpeg) ### Urzila Carlson Unleashes New Sketch Comedy Series on ABC [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/62eAAH2Otb0/maxresdefault.jpg "Urzila Carlson caught being shady") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62eAAH2Otb0) > Get ready to dive headfirst into the brilliantly chaotic mind of comedy powerhouse Urzila Carlson when her brand-new sketch comedy series **Urzila** premieres on **Wednesday 29 April at 9.25pm on ABC TV** , with all episodes available on ABC iview. > > _Urzila_ is gleefully outrageous, capturing Carlson’s fearless, no-filter approach to comedy in full flight. Each episode mashes up razor‑sharp stand‑up with cheeky, fast‑firing sketches, many of them plucked straight from the wildly funny stories she riffs on during her live shows. The whole thing crackles with mischief. It’s a TV series powered by two decades of stand-up comedy chaos: bold, boisterous, and unmistakably Urzila. > > Joining her on this energetic ride is her handpicked ensemble of rising comedy talent: Bron Lewis, Carlo Ritchie, Andy Saunders and Anisa Nandaula. Together, they bring a fresh, contemporary edge to the series, showcasing a dynamic mix of character work, cultural commentary and laugh out loud moments. > > Original and unapologetically funny, _Urzila_ is a vibrant new showcase for one of the world’s biggest comedy stars and an exciting spotlight on the next wave of performers already shaking up the comedy scene. **PRODUCTION CREDIT:** Commissioned by the ABC. A Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) Australia. Writers: Urzila Carlson, Joel Slack-Smith, Penny Greenhalgh, Cameron James, Emma Holland, Laura Hughes and Richard Thorp. Directors: Henry Stone and Josh Thompson. Executive Producer: Tom Rohr. Head of Original Content at WBITVP: Johnny Lowry. ABC Executive Producer: Rowdie Walden. ABC Head of Entertainment: Rachel Millar. Worldwide Distribution by the ABC. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/3 "2026-03-29T23:07:24Z")
I spotted Sam Pang at the 46 sec mark of the promo above. ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/4 "2026-03-30T06:53:23Z")
9.25pm on Wednesdays? Wouldn’t it be better to air it at 9pm, straight after The Weekly? And good old Sam Pang. Hopefully his role in this will be longer than his appearance in Fisk. lol ---
**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:** [March 30, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/5 "2026-03-30T07:57:33Z")
Won’t The Weekly have finished its run by then? ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/6 "2026-03-30T09:12:28Z")
I’m not actually sure? I just assumed it will be on. Sorry. ---
**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:** [March 30, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/7 "2026-03-30T22:13:15Z")
Yes final of The Weekly is 22 April. [Gruen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/gruen/1507/136) returns the same day as Urzila 8pm ---
**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:** [April 1, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/8 "2026-04-01T05:56:24Z")
> [@TV.Cynic](#): > > [Gruen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/gruen/1507/136) returns the same day as Urzila 8pm Followed by Spelling Bee then Urzila > [@Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/guy-montgomery-s-guy-mont-spelling-bee/24487/81): > > Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee returns for a triumphant third season, with Sam Campbell as new Assistant [image] Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee returns for a joyfully chaotic third season on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 8:35pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. Following two breakout seasons and host Guy Montgomery taking home the Logie for Most Popular New Talent, Australia’s favourite spelling competition is back for round three. The 10-episode season delivers new games and a brand new… ---
**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:** [April 8, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/9 "2026-04-08T05:37:58Z")
### EPISODE 1 OF 6 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/e/f/2efd4821543b8d9833fb9d5aafd8d9622f7080cd.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 9 20PM** _Drop straight into comedic chaos as stand-up funny woman Urzila Carlson ricochets between live stand-up and bombastic sketches in her first stand-up comedy sketch show._ > Dropping straight into the chaos, Episode One ricochets between live stand-up and a barrage of escalating sketches. Urzila is diagnosed with “early onset Karenism,” hijacks TV development meetings with deranged reality-show pitches, endures a women’s health check-up that spirals into surreal humiliation, demolishes a wedding cake tasting, and inserts herself into an underworld heist purely on the strength of having watched every true-crime documentary ever made. > > Anchored by Urzila’s blistering point of view and featuring Sam Pang as a guest star, the episode sets the tone for a series that’s unapologetically loud, stacked with mayhem, and most importantly funny ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/4/e/84e37e3345856c1a9ba766e5774c2ec7f54932d8.jpeg) ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/8/9/989ce053bc982ed5e0b23c0b318f4b6edb3fc407.jpeg) ---
**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:** [April 15, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/10 "2026-04-15T06:42:01Z")
### EPISODE 2 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/8/9/289ee6a860bf57e4902c55521ab4b213fae7d5f8.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 9.20 PM** > Comedy based on Urzila Carlson’s infamous stand up routines, sees the queen of comedy explode over a courtesy wave, launch a new business called Hire-A-Lez and destroy self-help books. > > She then steps into the role of a menopausal cop, checks into Karen rehab and attends a cougar funeral. > > Guest stars Tom Gleisner and Julia Morris. ---
**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:** [April 15, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/11 "2026-04-15T06:55:37Z")
Loving the show as seen on screeners from ABC. Great original combination of Ursula doing standup used to link comedy sketches based on her routine. Very fresh format with great supporting cast as well. Hopefully the whole series can emulate the early eps. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/12 "2026-04-19T21:37:08Z")
> **[Urzila Carlson's surprise confession about self-titled sketch comedy show](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/entertainment/urzila-carlson-sketch-comedy-series/)** > > Comedian Urzila Carlson says much of her cheeky self-titled sketch comedy series, Urzila is based on her life. ---
**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:** [April 22, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/15 "2026-04-22T06:34:53Z")
### EPISODE 3 OF 6 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/1/a/21a936d554e2ced25a7208ef380de535dbe1308e.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 9.20PM** > Urzila battles a nipple hair, takes her husband Nazeem Hussain to petty grievance court and unleashes Hire-A-Lez on Sam Pang. > > She leads the ladies in a toilet revolution, profiles suspects as Menopause Cop and creates a pop routine for Anastacia. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/16 "2026-04-28T22:43:16Z")
2-star and 4-star reviews > **[Urzila | TV Tonight](https://tvtonight.com.au/2026/04/urzila.html)** > > Urzila Carlson's fed up with modern life, which makes for a laugh out loud new sketch comedy. > **[Urzila Carlson is great. So why is her new ABC sketch show so bad?](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/urzila-carlson-abc-sketch-comedy-show-review-20260428-p5zrme.html)** > > The stand-up comic’s new series is seemingly intent on undercutting its star’s best punchlines. Earlier: > [@Urzila](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/11): > > Loving the show as seen on screeners from ABC. Great original combination of Ursula doing standup used to link comedy sketches based on her routine. Very fresh format with great supporting cast as well. Hopefully the whole series can emulate the early eps. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/17 "2026-04-29T03:28:14Z")
Brigitte Duclos did a live chat with Urzila on ABC Melbourne afternoons show today. The audio should be available on ABC Listen later. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/18 "2026-04-29T06:02:19Z")
### EPISODE 4 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/d/0/1/d01d43d00f4af6cfa157ec8781d295ffac48851e.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 9.20PM** > Urzila Carlson’s hilarious sketch show escalates rapidly as Urzila’s hatred of camping threatens to tear her relationship apart. She becomes locked in a petty but explosive T-shirt slogan war with a bigot, and a dinner party unravels when a friend’s peculiar secret comes to light. > > Anchored by Urzila’s razor-sharp point of view and fearless stand-up, the episode features special guest appearances from Madeleine Sami, Nick Cody, Melanie Bracewell and Ione Skye. ---
**Author:** ![Seriously](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/seriously/32/489656_2.png) [@Seriously](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Seriously)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/19 "2026-04-29T11:04:37Z")
Just binged the entire season. If you like Urzila’s comedy, you’ll like this show. The 23min eps fly by. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/20 "2026-04-29T12:13:57Z")
Good to have some sketch comedy on television again. After the first episode, some of the sketches are great but some are a bit ordinary. Enjoyed it overall. ---
**Author:** ![Secretsquirrell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Secretsquirrell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Secretsquirrell)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/21 "2026-04-29T21:25:35Z")
Julia Morris was excellent as the manager of the Nursing home for Karen’s. Would love to see her back doing some acting. Perhaps 10 could find a project for her ---
**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:** [May 6, 2026, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010/22 "2026-05-06T04:59:39Z")
### EPISODE 5 ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/6/2/662155d36a69f5e5db4959cc58dc6ac86a60bb78.jpeg) **WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 9.20PM** > Urzila’s hatred of camping threatens to tear her relationship apart, she becomes locked in a petty but explosive T-shirt slogan war with a bigot, and a dinner party unravels when a friend’s peculiar secret comes to light. > > Urzila also teaches a room of geriatric men how to delete their internet history, dispatches a specialist clean-up crew to the home of a recently deceased kinky woman, and calls out male scientists for designing bafflingly impractical products for women. [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/urzila/30010.md?page=2)