Series 17 Plot
Advertising has changed for the worse. Gruen has changed for the better. Join Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson, Russel Howcroft and a panel for a new and improved look at a world of advertising which isn't new nor improved.
Gruen Series 17 aired on May 14th, 2025.
Series 17 Episodes
1. Episode 1
We look at the ad that made you scream 'crikey' and ask if the new Bankwest ads are the Bankworst. Plus our first ever audience suggested pitch. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Camey O'Keefe.
2. Episode 2
Tonight on Gruen, we solve the mystery of the new KFC logo, join the latest collectable craze and get high... on running. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Renata Yannoulis and Lauren Zonfrillo.
3. Episode 3
This week on Gruen, we throw on our White Fox hoodies, give Allianz the bird and convince our friends to help us build IKEA furniture. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon and Liana Rossi.
4. Episode 4
This week on Gruen: we track your every move to keep you safe. We ask if Telstra has made the most annoying ad ever? Plus we try the syringe-based diet. We've never felt better! Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft are joined by Christina Aventi and Dee Madigan.
5. Episode 5
Tonight on Gruen, we get lost in Aldi and buy a bottle of CLR, a packet of talking crumpets and the latest must-have fashion accessory - a water bottle. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Renata Yannoulis.
6. Episode 6
We improve urine with Swisse vitamins, improve smiles with Colgate's purple goo and improve scabbing off parents with Wise. Plus, we try to save Big W. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Jessica Sutanto and Lauren Zonfrillo.
7. Episode 7
The Gruen team solve one of life's great mysteries. What has more layers, Westpac's scam protection or Kleenex's new luxury tissue? Plus, we juggle chainsaws. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Carolyn Miller and Liana Rossi.
8. Episode 8
On Gruen, we solve all your problems. Menopause? We've got a pill for that. Need tough tiny cheese? We've got black Babybels. The only problem we couldn't solve was the whereabouts of the Kia Tasman. We're still looking for it. Wil and Todd are joined by Dee Madigan, Emily Taylor and Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon.
9. Episode 9
To celebrate Gruen's penultimate episode we chuck on our Akubras, hydrate with Liquid IV and freshen up our shirt potatoes with Rexona. That's right, we're riding our way to the end of the season. Wil and Todd are joined by Jasmin Bedir, Camey O'Keefe and Jessica Sutanto.
10. Episode 10
It's the season final of Gruen so we're grabbing a Malibu, sitting back and relaxing. We've got you covered. There's moisturiser for men, Pistachio Papi for everyone else and some Punirunes the kids can get stuck into. Wil and Todd are joined by Christina Aventi, Karen Ferry and Renata Yannoulis.
