On the brink of adolescence, a girl’s got a lot to deal with; a changing body, a flood of hormones, relentless judgement by her peers, even perhaps the stirrings of a first, unrequited crush. In Mortified, Taylor Fry is confronted by the lot.
Cast: Marny Kennedy, Nicolas Dunn, Maia Mitchell
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13 episodes
1. Taylor's DNATaylor is sure she will die of shame when Don and Glenda enter a talent quest for parents at her school. Not one to back away from a challenge, Taylor drags Hector along on a crusade to prove via DNA analysis that Don and Glenda are in fact not her parents, and therefore cannot enter the talent quest.TV-Y7CC23minJun 30, 2006
2. Bigger Than VegasHector secretly nominates Taylor for School Captain, unwittingly igniting her passion for politics. It seems to be a two-horse race as Taylor goes up against the perfect, beautiful and seemingly unbeatable Brittany Flune. Taylor finds herself determined to win, all the while trying to ignore her father's petty annual 'Christmas Lights' rivalry with Brittany's father.TV-Y7CC23minJul 7, 2006
3. Learning To SurfTaylor is embarrassed when she's sprung fantasising about becoming a pro-surfer, and covers by claiming she can surf. But when heart-throb Leon invites her to enter a surfing competition, Taylor feels she has no choice but to enter. The situation snowballs as Taylor is forced to learn how to surf within a few short days - on her dad's massive Malibu surfboard!TV-Y7CC23minJul 14, 2006
4. Mother In The NudeTaylor is struck dumb when she arrives home from school with her friends to find her mother creating a nude sculpture of herself. To make matters worse, her class will attend the public unveiling at Sculpture by the Beach but Taylor's effort to upstage the reveal makes a bigger splash than she intendedTV-Y7CC23minJul 21, 2006
5. The Chosen OneTaylor is inspired by the teachings of a Buddhist monk, who shares the concept of a simple life without possessions. She decides to live a serene and noble life, and starts by sacrificing all her material possessions in pursuit of true happiness. However, she quickly finds out that this is not as easy as it sounds, as her earthly desires get in the way.TV-Y7CC23minJul 28, 2006
6. The TalkWhen Taylor develops a crush on a teenage martial arts instructor, she signs up for classes just to see him. Taylor also avoids her parents from the fear of getting "The Talk".TV-Y7CC23minAug 4, 2006
7. Flag FallTaylor becomes image conscious and starts to worry about her appearance, so she adapts to a new sense of style, but Hector isn't very happy with Taylor's new attitude after he agrees to put up the School Flag.TV-Y7CC23minAug 11, 2006
8. The Big GameAfter witnessing Leon's soccer skill, and watching him play, Taylor is inspired to join the School Soccer Team.TV-Y7CC23minAug 18, 2006
9. Return Of The MothershipTaylor and Hector spend time with an eccentric elderly couple who believe they will be abucted by aliens and took into outer space in a mothership.TV-Y7CC23minAug 25, 2006
10. The Cross CountryTaylor wins her school cross-country race. But as she basks in her new-found fame and glory, she fails to confess that Mystic Marj drove her to the finish line. Taylor faces the prospect of moving to Scotland when her father inherits a "grand Scottish estate".TV-Y7CC23minSep 1, 2006
11. Taylor Turns BadTaylor notices people whispering behind her back, and soon learns that rumours are circulating about her. The discovery gives Taylor a revelation about what it takes to get noticed and sets out to garner the attention she desperately wants.TV-Y7CC23minSep 8, 2006
12. Being MeWith a school dance coming up, Taylor starts to query her image and identity. She fears that her refusal to conform to fashion rules will ruin her social life. To improve her life, Taylor decides to change her name.TV-Y7CC23minSep 15, 2006
13. Leaving PrimaryThe last day of primary school arrives and it seems that Taylor's circle of friends is being ripped apart, as they all face the prospect of heading off to different high schools. Taylor is torn as she is forced to make some serious decisions about her future.TV-Y7CC23minSep 22, 2006
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On the brink of adolescence, a girl’s got a lot to deal with; a changing body, a flood of hormones, relentless judgement by her peers, even perhaps the stirrings of a first, unrequited crush. In Mortified, Taylor Fry is confronted by the lot.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Angela Webber
- Studio
- The Australian Children's Television Foundation, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Nine Network Australia
Maturity rating
TV-Y7Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
