How many seasons does Shortland Street have?

Shortland Street has 35 seasons and 8077 episodes.

Is Shortland Street renewed or canceled?

Shortland Street is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 3, 2026.

Where can I watch Shortland Street?

Shortland Street is available on TVNZ 2.

When is the next episode of Shortland Street?

The next episode of Shortland Street (S35 E73) airs on Aug 3, 2026.

Shortland Street

Name: Shortland Street
Genre: Soap, Drama
Released: 1992-05-25
Rating: 5.333
Cast: Jess Sayer, Fleur Saville, Michael Galvin, Ngahuia Piripi, Sally Martin

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NetworkTVNZ 2

First AiredMay 25, 1992

Last AiredMar 24, 2026

GenreSoap, Drama

Runtime30 min

The lives and loves of the residents of Ferndale.

NEXT EPISODE

S35 E73Monday, 3rd August 2026Aug 3, 20263d

Cast

Jess Sayer

Maeve Mullens

Fleur Saville

Libby Jeffries

Michael Galvin

Chris Warner

Ngahuia Piripi

Esther Samuels

Sally Martin

Nicole Miller

Scott Smart

Marty Walker

Theo David

Viliami To'a

Angela Bloomfield

Rachel McKenna

Caleb Jonte Edwards

Ash James

Tia Reweti

Cindy Te Toka

Jordan Mooney

Cody Munroe

Stephen Lovatt

Emmett Whitman

Seasons & Episodes35 seasons · 8077 episodes

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E1Monday, 16th February 2026

Feb 16, 202623m

Chris Warner is forced to face the past when his lost love Rachel McKenna returns to Shortland Street.

E2Tuesday, 17th February 2026

Feb 17, 202624m

The antics of the engagement party play out - who's hooked up? Who's going to regret it? And who's going to want more?

E3Wednesday, 18th February 2026

Feb 18, 202624m

Is an unaware Chris walking into Rachel's trap? Nazar tries to push on without Monique.

E4Monday, 23rd February 2026

Feb 23, 202624m

Cindy goes rogue on a wild hunt through the hospital. Emmett's backed into a corner as his tremors worsen.

E5Tuesday, 24th February 2026

Feb 24, 202624m

A mass-casualty event at a summer music festival causes chaos at the hospital.

E6Wednesday, 25th February 2026

Feb 25, 202624m

Libby plays detective over David's dodgy dealings. Sage and Emmett weigh up love.

E7Monday, 2nd March 2026

Mar 2, 202624m

An avoidant Marty is forced to face his past. Rachel's reappearance places strain on Chris and Selina's relationship.

E8Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

Mar 3, 202624m

New surgeon Izzy causes a stir at Shortland Street, while Sage struggles to keep it casual with Cody.

E9Wednesday, 4th March 2026

Mar 4, 202624m

Phil stokes a rivalry when Izzy suggests a challenge. Marty's behaviour rings alarm bells for Maeve.

E10Monday, 9th March 2026

Mar 9, 202624m

Phil and Izzy fight for a place in Dr Ropata's surgery, while Chris spars with Marianne.

E11Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Mar 10, 202623m

Chris and Rachel's romantic history becomes hard to ignore. Tensions spike in ED as Emmett denies his deteriorating health.

E12Wednesday, 11th March 2026

Mar 11, 202624m

Chris' past threatens Selina's future. A guilty Nazar recruits Cindy for a secret mission.

E13Monday, 16th March 2026

Mar 16, 202624m

Maeve tries to mark a milestone, while Selina kicks off a crusade.

E14Tuesday, 17th March 2026

Mar 17, 202624m

The jury is out for Poppy as Hendrix's trial result is announced. Nazar rages against the Shortland Street gossip machine.

E15Wednesday, 18th March 2026

Mar 18, 202624m

Phil and Izzy settle in for the night shift, while Marty and Nazar saddle up for a big night.

E16Monday, 23rd March 2026

Mar 23, 202624m

Drew McCaskill returns to Ferndale with grape expectations. A determined Libby sets her sights on fresh romantic prey.

E17Tuesday, 24th March 2026

Mar 24, 202624m

Destabilised by his diagnosis, Emmett tries to prioritise family. Chris wades further into romantic turmoil.

E18Wednesday, 25th March 2026

Mar 25, 202624m

Proximity to Drew forces Phil to wrestle with her feelings. David puts the pressure on Rachel to resolve their Warner problem.

E19Tuesday, 31st March 2026

Mar 31, 202624m

Are Phil and Drew ready to take the plunge? With Emmett away from ED, Poppy prepares to step up.

E20Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Apr 1, 202624m

Crane wastes no time making her presence known in ED. Phil's day off turns into a crash course in parenting.

E21Thursday, 2nd April 2026

Apr 2, 202623m

Chris and Rachel dig their heels in over the new Plastics department. A high-octane incident stops Ash in his tracks.

E22Monday, 6th April 2026

Apr 6, 202623m

Boyd gives Drew an ultimatum. Izzy frets that Nazar will discover her secret.

E23Tuesday, 7th April 2026

Apr 7, 202624m

Rachel's up against the wall as David's deadline approaches. Libby throws a Marty Party.

E24Wednesday, 8th April 2026

Apr 8, 202624m

Is Drew ready to choose? Cindy and Ash's dysfunction threatens to overrun ED.

E25Monday, 13th April 2026

Apr 13, 202624m

Chris makes a power play to save face. Close quarters force Maeve and Crane into a corner.

E26Tuesday, 14th April 2026

Apr 14, 202624m

Cindy goes behind Ash's back to crack the case. Maeve questions whether she's ready to move on.

E27Wednesday, 15th April 2026

Apr 15, 202624m

The opening of David's new Fertility Clinic has Chris on high alert. Ash has his work cut out for him.

E28Monday, 20th April 2026

Apr 20, 202624m

Outmanoeuvred at every turn, Chris struggles for a next step, while Phil grows frustrated.

E29Tuesday, 21st April 2026

Apr 21, 202624m

Poppy is thrown into turmoil when Marianne's condition is revealed. Phil falls foul of Libby's new staff rating system.

E30Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Apr 22, 202624m

Chris grows uncertain of Rachel's plan. Phil's birthday turns to fireworks.

E31Monday, 27th April 2026

Apr 27, 202624m

Chris and Rachel take the fight against Kearney to the next level. Phil faces the fallout from her birthday blowup.

E32Tuesday, 28th April 2026

Apr 28, 202624m

Libby can't avoid her problems forever. Selina falls in further with the Fertility Clinic.

E33Wednesday, 29th April 2026

Apr 29, 202624m

Selina reels from David's denial. Phil tries to play nice with Izzy.

E34Monday, 4th May 2026

May 4, 202624m

Sage's day comes crashing down, while Selina decides to go solo.

E35Tuesday, 5th May 2026

May 5, 202624m

The team leap to respond to carnage in the carpark. Vili tries to stoke Marty's fury.

E36Wednesday, 6th May 2026

May 6, 202624m

Phil risks it all for an emergency surgery. Chris and Rachel set their sights on Libby.

E37Monday, 11th May 2026

May 11, 202623m

Emmett's back and wants to have it all, while new surgeon Arlo causes a stir amongst the staff.

E38Tuesday, 12th May 2026

May 12, 202624m

Emmett and Crane battle over territory. Chris tries to get through to Selina.

E39Wednesday, 13th May 2026

May 13, 202624m

Warner, McKenna, and Kearney stand together. Cody hides his secret.

E40Monday, 18th May 2026

May 18, 202623m

Chris and Rachel reel from David's arrest. The weight of legacy lies heavy on Izzy.

E41Tuesday, 19th May 2026

May 19, 202623m

Chris takes the reins at the embattled Fertility Clinic. Exam day arrives for Phil and Izzy.

E42Wednesday, 20th May 2026

May 20, 202624m

Phil and Izzy face the fallout of their missed exam. Maeve grapples with her feelings for Crane.

E43Monday, 25th May 2026

May 25, 202623m

Monique's back and on a mission. Cody stands his ground with Arlo.

E44Tuesday, 26th May 2026

May 26, 202624m

Chris clashes with new Head of Marketing Paul. Monique and Nazar try to face the truth.

E45Wednesday, 27th May 2026

May 27, 202624m

Marty and Esther adjust to a new order, while Monique and Nazar go all in.

E46Monday, 1st June 2026

Jun 1, 202623m

Paul's latest scheme cuts Chris down to size. Esther goes on the war path.

E47Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Jun 2, 202623m

A mass casualty event rocks the hospital, with Cindy caught in the crossfire.

E48Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Jun 3, 202624m

Chris prepares for battle once more. The clock ticks for Maeve and Crane.

E49Monday, 8th June 2026

Jun 8, 202624m

New scrubs are all the rage at the hospital. Selina is delivered a blow.

E50Tuesday, 9th June 2026

Jun 9, 202624m

Chris puts his needs to the side for Selina. Vili's morals are called into question.

E51Wednesday, 10th June 2026

Jun 10, 202624m

FitBurger opening day spells trouble for Paul, Chris, and Rachel. Emmett stages a coup.

E52Monday, 15th June 2026

Jun 15, 202624m

Rachel announces her resignation, but there are plenty of loose ends left to tie up.

E53Tuesday, 16th June 2026

Jun 16, 202624m

Chris reels from another romantic failure. Poppy challenges Monique to take action.

E54Wednesday. 17th June 2026

Jun 17, 202623m

Nazar's loss is Marty's gain. Sage has a big call to make.

E55Monday, 22nd June 2026

Jun 22, 202625m

The reckoning arrives for Marty, Monique, Esther, and Nazar.

E56Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

Jun 23, 202624m

The hospital's new CEO is announced. Marty and Monique adjust to a new reality.

E57Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Jun 24, 202624m

Arlo's attack sends shockwaves through the hospital. Sage argues his case with Bonnie.

E58Monday, 29th June 2026

Jun 29, 202624m

Monique and Marty need a miracle. Ash and Poppy circle each other in ED.

E59Tuesday, 30th June 2026

Jun 30, 202624m

Esther has a plan to save the baby. New Head of ED Murray ruffles feathers.

E60Wednesday, 1st July 2027

Jul 1, 202624m

Monique is forced to face her fears. Emmett tries to get his family together.

E61Monday, 6th July 2026

Jul 6, 202624m

Phil revels in her new power. Chris tries to save a spiralling Cody.

E62Tuesday, 7th July 2026

Jul 7, 202624m

Maeve pays the price for loyalty. Ash must choose who he wants to be.

E63Wednesday, 8th July 2026

Jul 8, 202624m

Vili prepares to take the reins, while Poppy tries to draw a line.

E64Monday, 13th July 2026

Jul 13, 202623m

An explosion rocks the hospital, forcing the staff to step up.

E65Tuesday, 14th July 2026

Jul 14, 202624m

New paramedic BJ makes waves in ED. Izzy refuses to take accountability.

E66Wednesday, 15th July 2026

Jul 15, 202623m

Tyler makes a song and dance for Poppy. Vili tries to get back on track.

E67Monday, 20th July 2026

Jul 20, 202624m

Sage and Cody go bush. Logan reels from a devastating diagnosis.

E68Tuesday, 21st July 2026

Jul 21, 202624m

Vili takes the blame as Logan goes under the knife. Sage and Cody make a new friend.

E69Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Jul 22, 202624m

Poppy doesn't know where to turn. Phil tries to rise above.

E70Monday, 27th July 2026

Jul 27, 202624m

Maeve falls in further with her new flame. The walls close in around Tyler.

E71Tuesday, 28th July 2026

Jul 28, 202624m

It's all on for the inter-hospital netball game against Central, as familiar faces take to the court.

E72Wednesday, 29th July 2026

Jul 29, 202624m

Chris is forced to accept second place. Maeve finds herself tangled in a love triangle.

E73

E73Monday, 3rd August 2026UPCOMING

Aug 3, 2026

E74

E74Tuesday, 4th August 2026UPCOMING

Aug 4, 2026

About Shortland Street

Shortland Street is a soap, drama series on TVNZ 2. The show first aired on May 25, 1992 and currently has 35 seasons and 8077 episodes. Shortland Street has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 3, 2026. It has a rating of 5.3/10 based on 18 votes. The cast includes Jess Sayer, Fleur Saville, Michael Galvin, Ngahuia Piripi, Sally Martin.