List of Island Life episodes (2020 - 2022)

For the list of Island Life episodes recorded from 2023 to the program finale, click List of Island Life episodes (2023 - 2025).

Island Life is an Australian online vlogging series, created by Sam Wilkes Sr. It airs on YouTube and AustinAspen Network and formerly aired on Neon Entertainment, Dailymotion and Austin Network. It premiered on June 4, 2020 and 14 seasons of the series have aired. Each season contains 30-31 episodes except June 2020 only having 27 episodes and February having either 28 or 29, depending on the year. In 2021, on special holidays, different titles are in use for the series but are otherwise regular episodes. Since December 2021, the cameraman had re-rendered the old archive episodes in high quality for AustinAspen Network.

It was initially filmed with the OPPO A91 in 720p at 30FPS. In October in Episode 133, the equipment was upgraded and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro filmed in 1080p at 60FPS but the video file is downsized to 720p at 60fps in the editing. In more recent episodes, the rendered video was updated to 1080p at 60fps.

Season 1 was first ordered on June 4, 2020 to air with 27 episodes, with 30-31 episodes to air in the next month, depending on the days in that particular calendar month. On 30 June, it was renewed for second season consisting of 31 episodes, which premiered on July 1, 2020. On July 31, it was again renewed for a third season also consisting of 31 episodes, which premiered on August 1, 2020. On August 31, it was again renewed for a fourth season, consisting of 30 episodes, which premiered on September 1, 2020. Island Life was renewed for Season 5 at the last minute on October 1, 2020 and on October 31, it was renewed for Season 6 and 7, lasting until December 31, 2020. Island Life was renewed for February on 28 January 2021, three days before the deadline. Island Life got another renewal on 28 February 2021 for March. Despite very low views on Dailymotion, views were massive across Austin Network, forcing Sam to renew for an 11th season. This move seen Island Life surpassed The Life of TheBrisbaneKid, the series where Island Life originated from. Sam yet again renewed Island Life on July 25 to continue for an unknown amount of time until he can secure accommodation and relocates there for long term purposes. Since the announcement in July 2021, he renewed the series every month. From January 2023, the renewals are reviewed on a month-to-month basis.

YouTube uploads were on hiatus various times, with the first between June 18 and July 10 due to poor phone data reception and NBN not switched on at the premises and between 31 October to 9 November for similar reasons, further uploads in February 2021 have been along similar reasons to early November. Uploads have been moving further behind since then. After a new laptop purchase in December, uploads have been moving forward and mass produced episodes are to be uploaded in December 2020. Uploads slowly caught up to real-time, ultimately reaching real-time by June 17, 2021. In July, the uploads were again moving behind because Island Life episodes were slowly relocating to YouTube, eventually caught up on New Year's Eve, as was the case a year prior. From January 1, 2022 up until early May of the same year, he uploaded an episode every day. He uploaded episode 675 and 701 late due to his long ongoing sleep deprivation but he still uploads an episode per day. In early May, he put uploads on hiatus due to relocation, sleep deprivation and disagreements with the production team in Sam's New VIP Office 2020 productions. He introduced a new team. Unlike Sam's New VIP Office 2020 productions which was also subject to approval by John Wilkes (who portrays as Psycho Dad in Island Life until January 2022), he is hand-picking all applicants independently and carefully. Since late May, he delayed uploads indefinitely while also recording new episodes every day, mostly because of his slow internet. However, in July, he announced that uploads will return. Unlike before, he will upload 20 episode batches each day before reaching present day episodes. But on 17 July, his mutual friend was terminated on YouTube, forcing him to decide whether to move or abandon the Island Life channel once and for all. In November, he revealed that he has uploaded two original Island Life episodes on another website named Odysee and is possibly thinking of handing the upload rights to Odysee due to YouTube's lack of ability to fix the problems relating to content creators. His only issue with this is the enormous portfolio of the series. Since Island Life has more than 1,000 episodes recorded, the uploading process will become a tedious task.

The cameraman has also made a copy of the episode database on Wix. The episodes are embedded from YouTube. The Wix database copy only has 850 episodes. Unfortunately, due to aging and failing hardware, Wix embedding will be impossible and only 850 episodes remain available on the Island Life episode vault.

## Series Info

### Starring

Sam Wilkes Sr. - CameramanJohn Wilkes - Psycho Dad

### Locations

QUEENSLAND:Russell Island, Underwood, Redland Bay, Capalaba & Cleveland

### TV Networks

Austin Network, YouTube & Wix\* (Wix only has the embedded YouTube uploads)

## Series Lifespan

### Last Run

30 June 2020

The only season that has 27 episodes and the season with the least episodes. The original logo was in use until July 2020. This was after Sam Wilkes Sr. had run away from his old home to escape the abusive home and instead live with Psycho Dad.

[1] Indicates an episode released later on due to upload and network coverage problems.

[2] Indicates an episode uploaded on Wix

[†] Missing episodes with no watermark free sources available

### **Season 2 (July 2020)**

Starting in Season 2, some more territory is uncovered and some more items are added in to the home. A new appliance has also been included. A new logo was also introduced on July 22, 2020, which means that this is the final season that features the original logo.

[1] Indicates an episode released later on due to upload and network coverage problems.

[2] Indicates an episode uploaded on Wix

[†] Missing episodes with no watermark free sources available

### **Season 3 (August 2020)**

This season sees a new theme title sequence. This was the last season to use the original title sequence as Season 4 will see a new title sequence. A new vehicle was also revealed in this season.

[2] Indicates an episode uploaded on Wix

## Series Info

### Starring

Sam Wilkes Sr. - CameramanJohn Wilkes - Psycho Dad

### Locations

QUEENSLAND:Russell Island, Redland Bay, Victoria Point, Woodridge

## Series Lifespan

### Last Run

1 October 2020

Season 4 sees a brand new title sequence but the theme song remains the same. The show had been shortened from 30 minutes to 15 minutes to make editing for Sam easier and to allow Austin Network to broadcast late night shows by an extra 15 minutes. The shed is finally up and almost every item is transferred to the shed.

## Series Info

### Starring

Sam Wilkes Sr. - CameramanJohn Wilkes - Psycho Dad

### Locations

QUEENSLAND:Russell Island, Redland Bay & Victoria Point

### Cameras

OPPO A91, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, Panasonic HC-V180

## Series Lifespan

### Last Run

31 October 2020

Sam Wilkes Sr. could renew Island Life in to October 2020. However, on 30 September 2020, he announced he was not going to renew for a fifth season and instead order one more more episode for Season 4, bringing the episode count to 120 episodes. He renewed at the last minute on October 1, 2020. Season 5 sees a complete overhaul of the new title with a title sequence similar to the 1994 title sequence from Home and Away.

## Series Info

### Starring

Sam Wilkes Sr. - CameramanJohn Wilkes - Psycho Dad

### Locations

QUEENSLAND:Russell Island, Redland Bay & Victoria Point

### Cameras

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro & Panasonic HC-V180

## Series Lifespan

### Last Run

30 November 2020

Sam Wilkes Sr. renewed for Season 6 & 7 on 31 October 2020. Season 6 continues the use of the opening titles of the previous season until the later half of November as another overhaul of the new title sequence was revealed, transitioning in to Summer. The title sequence is similar to the 1995 opening title from Home and Away. New air conditioners are introduced near the end of this season.

### **Season 7 (December 2020)**

Season 7 sees a new set of opening titles with the theme song, this being the last season to use the original theme because starting in Episode 191 is when the newly instrumental recomposed theme song will be in use to replace the original theme. On 11 December, an overhaul of the new theme song was revealed. The title sequence is similar to the 1995 opening title from Home and Away. Sam's New VIP Office 2020 got an upgrade in this season and the hose inlet for Sam's portable air conditioner was finally retrieved and installed. This was the last season to be uploaded on YouTube. From Season 8, future episodes would be uploaded on potential other video sharing platforms, eventually Dailymotion won. The existing episodes would remain on YouTube.

### **Season 8 (January 2021)**

Island Life got renewed for Season 8 on December 31, 2020. This series moves to Dailymotion for the first time. This also features the new opening titles, similar to the 1996 title sequence of Home and Away. The title sequence is also slightly shortened due to time restrictions on Austin Network starting episode 221. This also affects Dailymotion since Dailymotion version of Island Life is now distributed on Austin Network. In March 2021, the Dailymotion episodes started to move over to BitChute. However on 11 March, Sam stopped uploading on BitChute

### **Season 9 (February 2021)**

Island Life got renewed for Season 9 in January 2021. Sam's New VIP Office 2020 gets an office desk upgrade and Sam Wilkes Sr. goes to see Bluey's Big Play at QPAC in this season. Psycho Dad returns in Episode 243.

### **Season 10 (March 2021)**

Island Life got renewed for Season 10 in February 2021. Even though a new multitude of clips are shown in the opening titles, nothing new has been added in to Season 10, however he has plans for a new series in this season. As a result, the Panasonic HC-V180 is put out of retirement, though it is only in use for the new series as the Redmi Note 8 Pro is the sole video camera equipment for Island Life.

The changes include a replacement car door is added in Island Life and as a consequence, the original white car door is removed from the car as it was severely dented. Another notable change is the car was washed for the first time since Episode 81 and the blue non-durable tarp is also finally up to cover the car to prevent 99% of all leaves falling on to the car.

### **Season 11 (April 2021)**

Island Life was renewed for Season 11 in March 2021. More updates is added in to Sam's New VIP Office 2020 in this month. The Acer (the laptop that began Island Life in June 2020) was finally retired after entering service in October 2018 and a new black curtain was added to replace the see through thin curtain and towel. As for outside, there is a new silver tarp with a new strategic placement. It clones the functionality of the predecessor but the right side is placed higher than the left to allow rain to slosh off at the left. During the same month, Sam goes to see PAW Patrol in Brisbane.

### **Season 12 (May 2021)**

Island Life was renewed for Season 12 on 30 April 2021, after large views across Austin Network. This season sees a massive revamp, mostly with the opening and closing titles, closely resembling the opening and closing titles of Home and Away between 2000 - 2003. A newly remastered theme song was performed by another new vocalist, who has remained uncredited. This season sees a few changes all around the establishment, the blue tarp placement for the boat, the disassembling of Psycho Dad's massive bed that he bought at Sam's Warehouse in 2013 and replaced the aging Midea MB70 washing machine that he also had since 2013. Psycho Dad does not briefly depart from the series as he had planned in April though. The Panasonic Camcorder returns for a Super bloodmoon eclipse. A new character Uncle Thomas is also introduced late in this season despite making a pre-recorded video appearance in April.

### **Season 13 (June 2021)**

Island Life was silently renewed for Season 13 on 31 May 2021, no announcement was made. This season does see an anniversary episode, a new espresso machine and a new selfie stick and a freezer that stopped working the next day.

[a] uploaded on Dailymotion before airing on Austin Network.

[b] uploaded after the anniversary episode on Dailymotion

### **Season 14 (July 2021)**

Island Life was renewed for Season 14 on 30 June 2021. He says that he wants to see a viewership on Dailymotion. If nothing changes then the series could come to an end. This season is expected to see a replacement freezer and that's about all. The series returns to YouTube in July after a selection of episodes were deleted by Dailymotion for no reason. This is the first season to be filmed during a prolonged lockdown. Psycho Dad also briefly departs from the series for a short time, but as was the case in January, he was still featured in the intro. Starting with Episode 408, the series switches from 720p HD to 1080p Full HD.

### **Season 15 (August 2021)**

Island Life was renewed for an unknown amount of time on 25 July 2021. This season obviously sees Psycho Dad returning to Island Life after he was absent for a short time (and he was not shown in the opening titles for about a week). There are a number of updates to come this month. In addition, this season sees the sponsorship transferred to AustinAspen Network, co-owned by Island Life actors Sam Wilkes Sr. and Thomas Blazier.

### Season 16 (September 2021)

The opening titles and end credits had another overhaul, lining up with the Home and Away 2004-2006 intro. This season sees the end of the line for the 2000 Ford Falcon station wagon as that car was involved in a crash off-camera in Episode 461. Again, Psycho Dad is gone from the series, this time it is for longer than in January 2021.

### Season 17 (October 2021)

Psycho Dad becomes 77 years old. Some mainland trips are made. A new car is expected to make its debut in to the series. More travelling is expected but not really much more else.

### Season 18 (November 2021)

This season features the last of the new items, which is the reason behind these mainland journeys in this month. Psycho Dad announces he is departing from the series within the next three months after some terrible news came. The cameraman is in an even worse condition than before and is not sleeping well at night during this time and some might know the reason behind it. A new sponsor jumps aboard to sponsor the series (silently stepping down from sponsorship in early 2022) but because of the cameraman's existing partnership with this team, the new sponsor remains uncredited. The old jetty is taken out of commission in this season and the cameraman walks down the new temporary jetty.

### Season 19 (December 2021)

December sees a bunch of new journeys, particularly with one focusing on Coochiemudlo Island, an island north of Macleay Island. Also, a new opening and closing credit sequence is implemented. The "previously on Island Life" segment has been reinstated. MD Technologies returns to sponsor (alongside AustinAspen Network and an unnamed sponsor) Episode 547 where the cameraman explores Coochie. However, as of Episode 548, AustinAspen Network becomes a sole credited sponsor again.

### Season 20 (January 2022)

Season 20 has come at last. Mass restrictions have entered in place. Very limited island excursions take place for a short time, the cameraman's EOL date is on the line and indeed closing in very near. Experimental facemask alternatives were underway with the return of mainland excursions on January 8, 2022 after successful tests. This was the first time the cameraman is seen wearing a face shield in public. This is the final season for Psycho Dad since the end of the line for Psycho Dad is here, as announced in November 2021.

### Season 21 (February 2022)

Season 21 sees the continuation of mass restrictions in place. Very limited excursions take place for a time due to a combination of factors. Uncle Thomas takes on a regular role as opposed to recurring. This is the first season not to feature Psycho Dad at all. This leaves the cameraman to be the last remaining original character to continue Island Life. The opening titles again were trimmed down to 5 seconds due to AustinAspen Network time restrictions.

### Season 22 (March 2022)

Season 22 sees the return of excursions to Redland Bay. The opening titles were eliminated and replaced with a 30 second segment which features clips of what had happened in the previous episode. The end credits were also replaced by a "subscribe to Island Life" outro with the smaller end credits below in a red gradient rectangle.

### Season 23 (April 2022)

Season 23 sees a new perspective and outlook on life at Russell Island, after losing Psycho Dad for over two months, the cameraman has adapted to an independent lifestyle with the help of his unnamed extended family. Unfortunately, The story for Uncle Thomas ends here for now with the possibility of him returning in the future.

### Season 24 (May 2022)

Season 24 sees a number of changes. This is the final entire season to be produced by Sam's New VIP Office 2020 as they have announced in April that they were exiting their contract early. This is also the final season where interior scenes are filmed at Sam's New VIP Office 2020 since Sam's Island Life Office began interior filming starting episode 715. The new office was announced in June and the previous production team terminated their service on 19 May 2022 with the new office bringing in the new team.

### Season 25 (June 2022)

Season 25 takes the series in a brand new direction. Mainland journeys and more Island territories are discovered in the series with some more suburbs added. This is the season that the new names of the office and production team are announced and revealed. Unfortunately, Uncle Thomas is not revealed in Island Life in this season (with an exception of June 4, 2022), much to the satisfaction of some Islanders.

### **Season 26 (July 2022)**

Season 26 continues with its new direction. Uncle Thomas is still not featured in this season much, which satisfied some Islanders, since they hated him. Mainland excursions around Brisbane is special in season 26. Not much is known what will take place in this season. After his mutual friend was terminated, the cameraman is undergoing a decision to move or abandon his Island Life channel.

### **Season 27 - Living in Poverty (August 2022)**

Island Life Season 27 is officially subtitled "Living in Poverty". This season however does see the reconnection to the NBN after temporarily disconnecting in May 2022. The expenses relating to the cost of living stack up enormously against income, thus explaining the subseries "Living in Poverty".

### **Season 28 - Living in Poverty (September 2022)**

Season 28 serves as a continuation of Season 27 with more financial issues. One little light out of the tunnel however remains on the horizon. After it was revealed that financial issues would become mainstream until the end of 2023, Season 28 would be the last season to be freely revealed to the public as a subscription would be required from Season 29.

### **Season 29 - Living in Poverty (October 2022)**

Season 29 serves as a continuation of Season 28. Initially, this was the first season to introduce a pricing plan. However, after issues had arisen, the series had gone back to free for viewing. Sam is disappointed by the failed experiment. This season sees a new opening title and end credits. The red gradient is replaced by a silver gradient in the end credits. And the Island Life logo had a minor tweak with the removal of the triangles attached to the letters. This season sees the return to Coochiemudlo Island to reveal some locations the cameraman had been hanging out with his friends back in the day and recycling several other locations. This season also sees a new strategy starting episode 869.

### **Season 30 - Living in Poverty (November 2022)**

Season 30 serves as a continuation of Season 29. This month also begins the start of a new strategy: Reveal new attractions on the mainland on Thursdays.

### **Season 31 - Living in Poverty (December 2022)**

Season 31 serves as a continuation of Season 30. This is the final season filmed in 2022.