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Each week, Ernie surprises one of Australia's hardest workers on their usual Monday morning. With the blessing of their boss Ernie tells them it's time they took the break they deserved. Without even having time to pack, they're whisked away with their loved ones for an unforgettable Aussie holiday. Will a holiday remind them what they've been missing out on?

Episode 1 - Watch Lauren enjoy the Flinders Ranges, 6.30pm Saturday 5th December

Episode 1 - Watch Lauren enjoy the Flinders Ranges
6.30pm Saturday 5th December

Ernie surprises Lauren, a dedicated nurse at Westmead Children's hospital. At the age of 24, Lauren has already accumulated 15 weeks of leave but she figures she's young so hard work is good for her and she doesn't want to leave the kids. Will the ultimate cowgirl experience with her closest girlfriends leave her thinking about work or play?

Episode 2 - Watch Brian experience the Australian Capital Territory, 6.30pm Saturday 12th December

Episode 2 - Watch Brian experience the Australian Capital Territory
6.30pm Saturday 12th December

Dedicated paramedic Brian has 16 weeks of annual leave owing. Ernie stings Brian at work and takes him, his wife Ruth and their 4 month old daughter Georgia on a week long holiday in the Australian Capital Territory. Will Brian email work whilst he's on holiday like he did on his honeymoon!?

Episode 3 - See Julie take in Sydney and the Greater Blue Mountains, 6.30pm Saturday 19th December

Episode 3 - See Julie take in Sydney and the Greater Blue Mountains
6.30pm Saturday 19th December

Julie works for Variety, a children's charity, raising money for kids with special needs. It's a cause she really believes in, and she loves her job. Unfortunately this means she also has seven weeks of accrued leave and rarely stops to take a break. Will a girly weekend with her best friend to Sydney and the Greater Blue Mountains make her see the benefit of the occasional holiday?

Episode 4 - Tune in for Tim's getaway in Queensland, 6.30pm Saturday 26th December

Episode 4 - Tune in for Tim's getaway in Queensland
6.30pm Saturday 26th December

This week Ernie stings the ultimate boss Tim, if his staff put in leave even if Tim has booked it in he lets them take a break which means Tim has racked up over 22 weeks of leave! Tim works in sales for Carlton United Breweries and was nominated by his boss. He lives in Melbourne with his wife Sally and their three kids, who are all under the age of 10. To give them a break, Ernie whisks Tim and his family away for a sun-filled adventure in Queensland. Will Tim know what to do with himself on holiday?

Episode 5, 6.30pm Saturday 2nd January

Episode 5
6.30pm Saturday 2nd January

Tune in this week to watch Ernie surprise Sean and his family with a holiday to stunning Kangaroo Island. Sean has worked at Petbarn for 24 years which may explain how he's accrued over 50 weeks of annual leave. Will a week away give Sean the week away he needs?

Episode 6, 6.30pm Saturday 9th January

Episode 6
6.30pm Saturday 9th January

Tune in this week to watch Ernie surprise Chris. Chris is a salesman for Gamma Solutions in Sydney. He's accrued 6 weeks leave which means he's not spending as much quality time as he can with his wife Jenny or their daughter Lauren. When he's not working he dedicates much of his time as a volunteer to Nippers. Will a week in WA give him the break he needs to relax and rejuvenate?

Episode 7, 6.30pm Saturday 16th January

Episode 7
6.30pm Saturday 16th January

Tune in this week to watch Ernie surprise Danielle on an adventure filled trip to Tasmania. Danielle just loves her job and has accrued over 6.5 weeks of leave. When she's not at work she looks after her husband Simon and their two kids at home too. Will a week exploring Tasmania remind Danielle of what she misses out on when she's just too busy to take that break?

 

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