Jonah from Tonga

2014
4.4
412 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1
5/6/14
Season-only
Banished to Tonga to live with his Uncle, 14 year old Jonah is causing more trouble than ever. His dad takes him back to Sydney to start a new life but he quickly forms a new school gang and it's not long till trouble starts.
2 Episode 2
5/13/14
Season-only
Jonah and the Fobba-liscious boys are forced to meet with youth worker Kool Kris after making bully videos. But when Jonah's brother is picked on he gathers Year 7 Rangas and attempts to make the ultimate bully video.
3 Episode 3
5/20/14
Season-only
While grounded, Jonah and the "Fobba-liscious" boys escape through a window and go bowling. Jonah manages to get his cousin Melody to agree to be papier mached for an art assignment. The "Fobba-liscious" boys hide from Kool Kris to avoid counselling and Jonah seeks refuge with Sister Monica by pretending to be sick.
4 Episode 4
5/27/14
Season-only
At Lazarus House Jonah makes Mr Joseph look bad in front of school inspectors. After school Jonah and the boys hold up the Tenpin Bowling centre and end up in juvie. When left alone Jonah befriends prison guard Therese.
5 Episode 5
6/3/14
Season-only
Jonah is settled into prison life as gang leader of "Juveliscious". His rival threatens to take him on but Jonah is protected by Therese. A surprise visit from Kool Kris and Mr Joseph offers some hope for Jonah's release.
6 Episode 6
6/10/14
Season-only
Kool Kris and the boys pick up a triumphant Jonah from prison in time to take part in the dance comp. Jonah entertains with prison life stories and adjusts to 'normal' school life but a trip back to Tonga is on the cards.

About this show

Jonah From Tonga takes us on an adventurous journey into the life of 14-year-old schoolboy Jonah Takalua, his family, friends and the crew of teachers and counsellors who are exhaustively trying to help him channel his seemingly limitless energy into bigger and brighter things.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
412 reviews
Vito Cassisi
June 1, 2014
The Jonah character has been played out. May still be funny for children and teachers who have to experience similar situations everyday, otherwise it comes across as catholic education propaganda.
Harriet Vakai
June 16, 2014
this program is funny , jonah himself but to put out the name " from Tonga " just makes the tongan people look bad I guess esp the way he reacts on it , they should just change the name.
Nella Kerslake
July 29, 2014
Brilliance love Chris in all his shows, also worth watching Angry Boys & Summer Heights High. Recommend very highly 10/10 :D I have been to Tonga, gorgeous place and wonderful ppl. I know some ppl will take it to heart that this show is on but honestly in no way does it change my opinion of the wonderful Tongan ppl I have had the pleasure to meet and know :)