Number 96
“The nude, rude goings-on at Australia's most outrageous and infamous address...”
Series Overview
Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 1100 Episodes
30–60 min per episode
1972 – 1977
Premiered: Mon, Mar 13, 1972
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 110: “The Final Episode”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-09
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Sale
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Frequently Asked Questions About Number 96
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What is Number 96 about?
Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.
How many seasons does Number 96 have?
Number 96 comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Number 96?
Key cast members in Number 96 include Tom Oliver, Ray Meagher, Anne Charleston, Abigail, Rowena Wallace.
Who created or directed Number 96?
Number 96 was developed and directed by David Sale.