Name: Kelly
Genre: Family, Action & Adventure
Released: 1991-08-10
Rating: 9
Cast: Charmaine Gorman, Alexander Kemp, Gil Tucker, Ailsa Piper, Katy Brinson

A retired cop dog solves crimes while raising two kids. Peak '90s chaos.

Wholesome chaosRetro Aussie energyDog hero supremacy

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 13

Latest

Wedding Bells

Dec 5, 1992

Overview

Family Action & Adventure

Kelly is a Australian children's television series that first screened on Network Ten in 1991. The series was produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions and featured the adventures of a former highly trained German Shepherd police dog called Kelly.

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family relationships australia dog german shepherd police dog

Found familySecond chancesLoyalty beyond duty

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real trained dog doing actual stunts. No CGI, just good boy energy.

Production

Peak early '90s Australian TV aesthetic—earnest, low-budget, weirdly comforting.

Best for:Family·Background

First AiredAug 10, 1991

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons2·Episodes26

Top Cast

Katy Brinson

Dr. Robyn Foster

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The show's German Shepherd was reportedly found at a Melbourne shelter after failing police training for being 'too friendly.'

Cultural

Kelly aired alongside Round the Twist and Ocean Girl as part of Network Ten's strategy to dominate Australian children's television in the early '90s.

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