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Media Watch

TV Show 1989 5.7/10 600 episodes
News Documentary

Synopsis

An Australian media analysis television program currently focusing on critiquing the Australian media.

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Season 2026 Episodes

Episode 1 EP 1
Monday 2/2/2026

Nine newspapers served up Australian Open coverage, but did the ball fall wide of the line? Did the media amplify the Trump administration'…

Episode 2 EP 2
Monday 9/2/2026

The alleged Australian terror attack that almost barely caused a whimper: Did the media miss the story? The radio doctor quietly profiting …

Episode 3 EP 3
Monday 16/2/2026

A leadership refresh proves the ultimate banquet for Canberra journalists. ASIO rebukes Four Corners which aired accusations of intelligenc…

Episode 4 EP 4
Monday 23/2/2026

The royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was front page news (almost) everywhere. From political outsider to second-place contender, One N…

Episode 5 EP 5
Monday 2/3/2026

Missiles fly across the Middle East, as the world's media makes tough decisions about what conflict to cover. Ukraine fades from view as th…

Episode 6 EP 6
Monday 9/3/2026

The conflict in Iran marks a new chapter in AI-generated war imagery; The Kyle and Jackie O split marks the $200 million collapse of a high…

Episode 7 EP 7
Monday 16/3/2026

Journalists scramble to verify the tragic death of school children in Iran. Scared or safe? Dubai influencers caught in Iran's crosshairs m…

Episode 8 EP 8
Monday 23/3/2026

Allegations of violence made against media mogul Antony Catalano amid the steady decline of his regional news empire. Google AI summaries m…

Episode 9 EP 9
Monday 30/3/2026

Algorithm addiction: Court finds Google and Meta apps were like drugs of addiction. Predators online: US court finds Facebook distributed c…

Episode 10 EP 10
Monday 13/4/2026

Media blockade: Trump opens a second front, declaring war on CNN's Iran reporting. Plus docu-series 'Aussie Gold Hunters' has been a hit wi…

Episode 11 EP 11
Monday 20/4/2026

Hungary's new leader vows to restore independence to his country's media following years of dismantling by Viktor Orban. The Racing NSW log…

Episode 12 EP 12
Monday 27/4/2026

Kyle and Jackie foes: Court case documents reveal the behind-the-scenes spats were as unsavoury as their breakfast banter. A renewable ener…

Episode 13 EP 13
Monday 4/5/2026

Seven's latest home reno show My Reno Rules promises its audience big prizes, but are viewers really told just how much these "free" giveaw…

Episode 14 EP 14
Monday 11/5/2026

From flight trackers to walking down the plane aisle, no effort was spared to capture the so-called 'ISIS brides' returning home.

Episode 15 EP 15
Monday 18/5/2026

Seven misidentified an ISIS Bride, even after she notified them they had the wrong photo. How GB News leveraged politician-hosts to shake u…

Episode 16 EP 16
Monday 25/5/2026

Amid budget fallout, small businesses fight tax changes with memes and a little creative license. Charlie Teo fights against restrictions w…

Episode 17 EP 17
Monday 1/6/2026

Why the juiced-up athletes at the Enhanced Games weren't about selling athletic glory, but pharmaceuticals. The West Australian reports a "…

Episode 18 EP 18
Monday 8/6/2026

Turmoil at CBS continues with the firing of longtime '60 Minutes' reporter Scott Pelley, One Nation's playbook of bypassing traditional med…

Episode 19 EP 19
Monday 15/6/2026

The role of Elon Musk in the Belfast riots show again, how his platform X, is used to stoke outrage. Plus a preference-flow graph in the Au…

Episode 20 EP 20
Monday 22/6/2026

A planned cull of wild horses has The Daily Telegraph chomping at the bit to voice its disapproval. 60 Minutes fails to give its audience t…

Episode 21 EP 21
Monday 29/6/2026

Karlito's Way: Karl Stefanovic loses his job after embracing a controversial anti-Islam activist. Giggle Gagged: The ABC rejects an opinion…

Episode 22 EP 22
Monday 6/7/2026

Australian media spare no detail in its coverage of a Thai teen's murder. BHP shows off its shiny electric truck and spins its green creden…

Episode 23 EP 23
Monday 13/7/2026
Episode 24 EP 24
Monday 20/7/2026
Episode 25 EP 25
Monday 27/7/2026
Episode 26 EP 26 📅 Upcoming
Monday 3/8/2026

Releases Aug 3, 2026

Episode 27 EP 27 📅 Upcoming
Monday 10/8/2026

Releases Aug 10, 2026

Episode 28 EP 28 📅 Upcoming
Monday 17/8/2026

Releases Aug 17, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes of Media Watch are there?

Media Watch ran for 20 seasons with over 400 episodes, though the exact count varies by season and special editions.

Where can I watch Media Watch online?

All episodes are available to stream for free in HD on MyWatchFlix, accessible from any device with an internet connection.

What is the premise of Media Watch?

The show critically examines Australian media coverage, interviewing journalists, analyzing news stories, and exposing biases in reporting.

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