The Role of a Lifetime
The Role of a Lifetime: Season 1

Air Date

February 18, 2025

Episodes

5 episodes

The Role of a Lifetime

Season 1

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

February 18, 2025
46 min

At the Maliks, 10-year-old Jack wants a smartphone, but Mum and Dad are stalling. In the real world, Kate meets cognitive neuroscientist Mark Williams, who believes smartphones are sapping kids' ability to pay attention.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

February 25, 2025
49 min

Kate and Nazeem tackle the four horsemen of the parenting apocalypse - Boundaries, Rebellion, Discipline and Online Gaming.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

March 4, 2025
50 min

This genre-bending series tackles some of the biggest problems facing Australian families today. From teens' sometimes-fraught search to find their tribe, to the all-pervasive effect of social media on children.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

March 11, 2025
49 min

In this racy episode, Kate and Naz tackle Sex and Relationships.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

March 18, 2025
49 min

The final episode explores topics that impact today's teens more than any previous generation. From the terrifying rise of anxiety and depression to the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence and deep fake technology.