Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey returns to SBS in August – Shaun Micallef is heading back on the road with six prominent Australians for a new season of Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey.
Season two premieres Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at 7:30pm on SBS. New episodes will also stream weekly on SBS On Demand.
The return gives SBS another locally made factual entertainment series built around identity, migration and family history. It also keeps Micallef in a space that suits his dry humour, while letting each guest explore personal stories that stretch beyond Australia.
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Who appears in season two?
The six-part season follows Micallef as he accompanies Pia Miranda, Denise Scott, Matt Okine, Luke McGregor, Kate Langbroek and Tony Armstrong to places connected to their ancestors.
The season opens in Italy with Pia Miranda. Together, Miranda and Micallef trace her Nonno’s footsteps and search for places tied to her Nonna’s life.
Denise Scott travels to Germany to examine family history she says she has largely overlooked. Meanwhile, Matt Okine travels to Ghana to better understand his father’s early life and his own connection to that heritage.
Luke McGregor heads to Scotland for a search shaped by humour, awkwardness and family discovery. Kate Langbroek returns to Jamaica for the first time since she was 18, reconnecting with her maternal ancestry.
Tony Armstrong travels to Ireland, where he meets relatives for the first time and reflects on links between Irish history and his Aboriginal identity.
What Shaun Micallef says
Shaun Micallef said the new season follows six Australians on journeys across both place and time.
“Pia Miranda, Tony Armstrong, Kate Langbroek, Luke McGregor, Denise Scott and Matt Okine are on their way across space and time back to their ancestral homelands,” Micallef said.
SBS Head of Entertainment and Food Emily Griggs said the series is about the connections made along the way. She said it shows how family, culture and history continue to shape the way people see themselves.
Endemol Shine Australia Head of Comedy David McDonald said the new season blends comedy with personal storytelling, with each guest sharing family history in a generous and open way.
When to watch
Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey season two premieres Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at 7:30pm on SBS.
New episodes will stream weekly on SBS On Demand from 18 August. Episodes will be subtitled on SBS On Demand in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. All episodes will also be available with audio description.
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