Small Town Scandal

Synopsis

Small Town Scandal follows Toby, a disgraced journalist turned podcast host, who returns to his rural hometown to investigate the bizarre death of his millionaire uncle - killed, suspiciously, by an automatic lawnmower.

First Air Date: 2026-02-09

Last Air Date: 2026-03-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Tom Sainsbury

Networks: Sky, NEON

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Top Cast

Tom Sainsbury as Toby
Morgana O'Reilly as Katie
Alexander England as Matt
Felicity Kendal as Sue
Rose Matafeo as Carol

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

Tom Sainsbury brings his mockumentary true-crime podcast to the screen. The beloved comedian plays a disgraced journalist-turned-true-crime podcast host investigating the death of his millionaire uncle in a town filled with eccentric suspects.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Giant has Fallen (2026-02-09)

When his uncle dies under suspicious circumstances, disgraced journalist Toby Buchanan sees the perfect story to launch his comeback podcast - and perhaps save his career.
Ep. 2: A Connoisseur of Love (2026-02-09)

Toby's quiet probe into Aunty Janine's role in Uncle Mitch's death uncovers more than he expected. The revelation pulls him headfirst into the drug-laced, secret-riddled underbelly of Te Hoiho.
Ep. 3: The Buchananiser Automated Lawnmowers (TM) (2026-02-16)

Toby crashes a swinger's party, where Aunty Janine is the undisputed belle of the ball. Surrounded by leather and chains, Toby believes this scene hides more than just late-night escapades.
Ep. 4: Who Gets Mitch’s Money? (2026-02-16)

Uncle Mitch's funeral stirs up new suspects. Toby gets some alone time with his old school crush, Katie, and then receives his juiciest lead to date.
Ep. 5: In Perfect Harmony (2026-02-23)

Toby pauses his investigation to have dinner with his old crush and her husband. Toby learns the police are now investigating Uncle Mitch's death - and their prime suspect is Bruce Buchanan.
Ep. 6: Splattered Blood Runs Thicker Than Water (2026-02-23)

As the police close in, Toby helps his dad slip away. Digging deeper, Toby uncovers a key figure with a clear motive for murder.
Ep. 7: The Devil Is In The Detail (2026-03-02)

Toby goes legit to clear his dad's name, hunting a more suspicious suspect. As the case bends towards the paranormal, Toby gets a surprising lead.
Ep. 8: The Pieces Fall Into Place (2026-03-02)

With his own legal trouble mounting, Toby must clear his and his dad's names, finish his podcast, deal with a serial killer, navigate the town fair, and solve Uncle Mitch's murder.