The Casketeers - Season 5
1 - The sun shines as I shed a tear
Air Date: April 19, 2022
Francis enlists the help of Nikora and Brady to get his latest purchase of angel statues ready for Kaiora's approval and a Māori Muslim tangi is the first of its kind for Tīpene Funerals.
2 - Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe-rope can
Air Date: April 26, 2022
Francis and the Porirua staff rehearse songs for a promotional performance at a local rest home which provides lots of laughs and delights the residents.
3 - Gloom and sorrow prevail, day and night
Air Date: May 3, 2022
Francis acquires yet another gym membership and struggles through his first PT session. Feleki trains as an embalmer and news of a further lockdown has devastating consequences.
4 - Let us nurture our sister and she will mourn for us
Air Date: May 10, 2022
A power outage challenges Jay in the mortuary, while Covid restrictions mean families need to get creative to grieve their loved ones.
5 - Love received demands love returned
Air Date: May 17, 2022
The staff are being measured up for bespoke tailored suits; Tamale finds the process intrusive while Fehi quite enjoys it. A staunch Warriors fan is dressed in her supporter gears as the family prepares to lay her to rest. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Rachel Elizabeth Curry rāua ko Ivoni Fo Holoholo a Tungi Vaea.
6 - The cycle is complete
Air Date: May 24, 2022
The death of a beloved Tipene whanau member is complicated by Francis' health issues. While the staff seem unconcerned about Francis' absence, Kaiora's nursing skills leave a lot to be desired. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Pio Wiremu Jacobs.
7 - When the fern frond dies, another rises in its place
Air Date: May 31, 2022
Francis makes a visit to the Porirua branch to cover for COVID-sick staff and is challenged by basic technology as Kaiora comes to the rescue. A loved grandfather and member of the local RSA makes the long journey north to be buried with his parents.
8 - When a shoal of maomao passes seaward of Nukutaurua, they will never return
Air Date: June 7, 2022
It's Kaiora's birthday and the staff lay on a surprise lunch - however the terrible shock that awaits them all will send celebrations crashing. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Stanley Neho.