Jun 30, 2025 · 22m
The Wharekoa whānau arrive in Aotearoa and Nate quickly makes a new friend that leads him down an unknown path that sends his whānau into a frenzy.
Season 1 Episodes
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Jun 30, 2025 · 23m
Tensions are high in the Wharekoa whare as Amiria is determined to prove she’s not lying, but her journey of discovery leads her and the whānau to an emotional reunion.
Jun 30, 2025 · 23m
Amiria and Nate start Kura and much to their surprise so does Dad, while Kiri has a run in with a journalist that makes her nervous.
Jun 30, 2025 · 23m
As the kids head off on a Kura haerenga, Kiri is led to tell Meremereana the truth, while Matiu brings home some unexpected whānau that floors Kiri.
Jun 30, 2025 · 23m
In this flashback episode the whānau celebrate Nan’s 70th Birthday. Kiri must make one last sacrifice, but it is John Boy whose fate is decided.
Jun 30, 2025 · 23m
In the season finale Kiri thinks she has it all figured out, not realising life as she knows it, is crumbling around her.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Dead Ahead Season 1 premiere?
Dead Ahead Season 1 premiered on June 30, 2025.
How many episodes are in Dead Ahead Season 1?
Dead Ahead Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Dead Ahead Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Coming Home". It aired on June 30, 2025.
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