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Life Support

  • 2001 – 2003
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 3 seasons
  • 8.8/10

A satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian life as seen through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show.

Latest: Series 3 · 2003

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    Sep 22, 2003 · 25m

    Todd has a simple safety tip for those who enjoy a spot of rock fishing, shows you how to drink all the beer you need without getting your other half offside, and gives a valuable cost-saving parking tip, Penne has some post-breakup advice to ensure your ex doesn't get up to too much fun and has a neat trick to ensure you have all the parental cash you need. Sigourney shows the modern woman how to get all the spooning their heart desires, has a guide to help even the most uncoordinated man to the ellusive Grafenberg Spot and has some wonderful dress-up ideas for children's parties to celebrate Australia's proud heritage. Dr Rudi, recovering from corrective surgery to give him more heterosexual facial features, looks at the career benefits of homosexuality.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Sep 29, 2003 · 25m

    In very special Life Support moment, the bandages come off and Dr Rudi's new heterosexual facial features are unveiled for the first time. Todd reveals that it's the size of the plate that truly matters in the bedroom, teaches a sure-fire way to eliminate car theives, and for men, has a a top tip on how to solve their wife's shoe budget problems. Dr Rudi advices you on all the best ways to invest in art. Penne shows young mums how to get back to work without dumping the kids in daycare; how to turn a soirée in to a real money spinner; and how a teenage mum-to-be can inform her parents that will guarentee to leave them supportive and compassionate. Sigourney instructs modern women on how to achieve the right phonetics to fake an orgasm and how to buy gifts on a budget.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Oct 6, 2003 · 25m

    Todd shows viewers how to get out of having to wear a bicycle helmet, gain more storage space, and for the blokes, how to keep more money in their wallets. Penne finds a use for junk mail, shows the benefit of bulk car theft, and demos an outrageously easy way to get some home maintenance done. Sigourney brings a touch of Japan into the bedroom, shares some advice on how to avoid awkward moments, get houseguests to leave, and enlightens the modern woman by showing her how to become her man's best friend. Dr Rudi shows a low-cost alternative to expensive energy drinks, receives feedback from a mysterious viewer on his new look, and prescribes a clever cover-up idea for young women who are keen to conceal their skin complaints.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Oct 13, 2003 · 25m

    Penne showcases some survival skills for single mums and shows how to carry you illicit items with confidence. Todd creates custom chopsticks, has a cool way to keep cool on those hot summer nights, and has a way to get your lady-friend to shed some extra kilos without mentioning it. Sigourney reveals the secret to uncovering your man's sexual fantasies, makes having an asian friend easier, eliminates a common car park problem, and shows you the easiest way to deliver a eulogy. Dr Rudi advises corporate men on how to be beat those uppity women to the top job, receives another intriguing viewers letter, and has a solution to help mothers get their teenage daughters to do their own washing.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Oct 20, 2003 · 25m

    Sigourney has a full-body workout for flabby unfit men, decorating tips to ensure fair sharing of the doona, has the ultimate hair removal technique, and shows the right way to photograph those happy memories of their little ones. Dr Rudi shows you the safest way to enjoy a one-night stand, and brings tactics from the war on terror to the playground. Todd has a top toddler tip on how to leave your child in the car, has a privacy solution for city tower tenants, is the latest recipient of an anonymous threatening letter, and teaches the blokes a tricky way to fast track that desired six-pack stomach. Penne has advice for finding the perfect flatmate, gives you the dope on a drop-dead easy way make sure your dog doesn't stay, helps thieves get away clean after being caught out.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Oct 27, 2003 · 25m

    Sigourney shows you how to get something positive out of having a stalker, puts a new twist on bottle cap trivia, and reveals a decorating technique that will make loading the dishwasher as easy as... watching rugby. Dr Rudi shows you one of his favourite ways for civilised and sophisticated men to tap into the secret desires of all modern women, creates a cure for your woman's desire for PDA. Todd cooks a tantalising and tasty gormet meal using fast food and creates his own ocean view . Penne shows babysitters the quickest and easiest way to get the little buggers to bed, reveals a trick for winning over a judge in a domestic violence case.

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