Mikki vs the World (2021)

Synopsis

Explores the wonderful, on one hand, and confusing on the other, mental health and brain development of Australian adolescents.

First Air Date: 2021-05-09

Last Air Date: 2022-10-14

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 25

Networks: ABC Me

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Top Cast

Chika Ikogwe as Mikki
Carlo Ritchie as Mo
Tom Golding as Phone Bro

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Doctor Danger (Risky Behaviour) (2021-05-09)

While Mikki is very excited by a new online purchase, Mo thinks she is taking lots of unnecessary risks and being reckless in the office. To get to the bottom of this Mikki talk to Extreme Games gold medallist Jackson Strong.
Ep. 2: Sibling Frenemies (Sibling Rivalry) (2021-05-10)

Mikki and Mo have a new neighbour: a cool psychology streamer named Doc Daphne. Mikki is feeling very threatened, and it doesn't help that Daphne is her sister. Mikki reaches out to popstars, The Veronicas.
Ep. 3: IRL (Social Media Use) (2021-05-11)

Mikki is a bit addicted to her phone, trying to get likes and shares is ruling her life, and not in a good way. She has even started to troll sister Daphne which Mo really doesn't think is cool.
Ep. 4: The Frosty Life (Identity Crisis) (2021-05-12)

Mo is struggling with defining his identity: can he like more than one thing at a time? Meanwhile, Mikki needs to investigate what identity really means because the office is way too chilly thanks to Mo's new ice-cold look.
Ep. 5: Sad Panda (Sadness and Depression) (2021-05-13)

Office pet, Marjory Mofax, has been ill for a while. When her sudden death really upsets Mo, he gets a visit from the Sad Panda. Mikki needs to cheer up her bestie but first she must understand what being sad is all about.
Ep. 6: Fitting in French (Peer Pressure) (2021-05-14)

Mikki's cooler sister Doc Daphne is loving all things French and both Mikki and Mo are desperate to keep up. Mikki's psych senses start tingling so she decides to investigate what peer pressure is all about.
Ep. 7: Worried Wayne (Anxiety) (2021-05-15)

Mo signs Mikki up for a karaoke competition which sends her into an anxiety spiral. She just loves singing but - plot twist! - doesn't want to sing in front of her friends, family or any cool teenagers.
Ep. 8: Friends till the End (Allyship) (2021-05-16)

Mo has been ghosted by his gamer buds and he's pretty bummed out, but Mikki is too busy to understand, she's trying to put together an audition tape for a reality show! Mikki decides to find out what allyship is all about.
Ep. 9: The Feels (Crushes) (2021-05-17)

Mikki is confused...is she having a crush on Mo? And "The Feels", a 60s doo whoop group, keeps popping up everywhere. What's that about? Luckily, she has her bestie TV personality, Osher Gunsberg, to talk it over with.
Ep. 10: Mo's Mummy (Family Dynamics) (2021-05-18)

Mo is finding it hard to get along with his mum, Mayor Pam Pamming, and everything she does annoys him. Mikki thinks she knows what he needs to do but it might just be the thing that drives them further apart.
Ep. 11: Shame Hungry (Shame) (2021-05-19)

Mikki and Mo are having a great morning until Mo spills water on his pants and it looks like he's wet himself. Cue the SHAME PAPARAZZI! Mikki and Mo remember every shameful experience they have ever had.
Ep. 12: With Friends Like These (Toxic Friends) (2021-05-20)

Mikki is having a great day until she arrives at her psychology practice and has a visit from an old toxic friend, Scarlett. Mikki needs to understand how to talk to a toxic friend and how to stand up for herself.
Ep. 13: Lost in Translation (ASD) (2021-05-21)

Mikki and Mo are excited to play their first ever gig with their new band but the drummer has quit on the eve of the show. Mikki finds a replacement, Jade, who identifies as being on the autism spectrum.
Ep. 14: First Time for Everything (Firsts) (2021-05-22)

Mo hates trying things for the first time but Mikki loves it. She really struggles to understand why he can't take the leap. I mean, Himalayan hang gliding isn't so scary - you just have to give it a go!
Ep. 15: True Grit (Resilience) (2021-05-23)

Not having clients is really getting Mikki down and she might have to give up her psychology practice. Can she learn how to be resilient during tough times with a little help from gymnast and Ninja Warrior, Olivia Vivian?