Home and Away (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Home and Away is a drama and soap series.
What it’s about. Home and Away is set in the fictional town of Summer Bay, a coastal town in New South Wales, and follows the personal and professional lives of the people living in the area. The show initially focused on the Fletcher family, Pippa and Tom Fletcher and their five foster children Frank Morgan, Carly Morris, Steven Matheson, Lynn Davenport and Sally Keating, who would go on to become one of the show's longest-running characters. The show also originally and currently focuses on the Stewart family. Home and Away had proved popular when it premiered in 1988 and had risen to become a hit in Australia, and after only a few weeks, the show tackled its first major and disturbing storyline, the rape of Carly Morris; it was one of the first shows to feature such storylines during the early timeslot. H&A has tackled many adult-themed and controversial storylines; something rarely found in its restricted timeslot.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Home and Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home and Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home and Away tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home and Away (1988)?
- In GB, Home and Away is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home and Away worth watching?
- Home and Away holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Home and Away released?
- Home and Away was released in 1988.