-- The Seven Network’s award-winning outback drama series, RFDS, has soared to new heights, with the 2025 season becoming Australia’s most watched free-to-air drama on consolidated viewing.
Season three was the show’s highest rated season ever, reaching 4.59 million people. Each episode attracted an average total TV audience of 1.028 million on consolidated viewing over seven days, up 17% (6% on broadcast and 79% on 7plus) compared to the 2023 season.
The average audience for each episode grew by 41% in its first seven days on 7plus, making RFDS one of the most popular shows to watch on-demand on the streaming platform.
Last night’s movie-length RFDS season final was its biggest ever, reaching 1.4 million people, with a total TV audience of 761,000 for part one and 707,000 for part two – up 36% on 38% respectively.
Seven Group Managing Director, Television, Angus Ross, said: “RFDS has excelled in its 7.30pm timeslot. It grabbed hold of the fantastic lead in that Home and Away provided and took off - proving that Australians have a strong appetite for premium, homegrown drama in prime time.
“RFDS has become one of the most popular shows on 7plus, with the consolidated audience growing 79% on last season. Australians are not only embracing the series but they’re increasingly watching it when it suits them.”
Seven’s Director of Content, Scripted, Julie McGauran, who was also an Executive Producer on RFDS, said: “With its gripping storytelling, breathtaking outback landscapes and authentic portrayal of emergency services, RFDS has cemented itself as essential viewing for drama lovers nationwide.
“Seven is proud to tell stories that reflect the courage, compassion and complexity of life in remote Australia, and to honour the emergency services heroes who inspire every episode.”
RFDS, which was the winner of the 2024 TV WEEK Logie Award for Best Drama Program, is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company), in association with the Seven Network.
The series receives major production investment from Screen Australia, Seven and the South Australian Film Corporation. Post, digital and visual effects are supported by Screen NSW. Banijay Rights manages international distribution for RFDS.
All three seasons of RFDS are available on-demand on 7plus.
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About Seven West Media
Seven West Media (ASX: SWM) is one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, reaching more than 19 million people a month with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, publishing and digital.
The company owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; PerthNow; The Nightly and Streamer.
The Seven Network is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards.
The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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