The Almighty Johnsons- season 1 on DVD- and similar items

with special features No. in total No. in series Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. air date N.Z. viewers (thousand) U.S. viewers (millions) 1 "It's a Kind of a Birthday Present" Mark Beesley James Griffin 7 February 2011 11 July 2014 334.48 1.01 1 Axl Johnson turns 21, and in a ceremony with his brothers in a forest they reveal that they are all reincarnated Norse gods, and that he is Odin. 2 "This Is Where Duty Starts" Mark Beesley James Griffin 14 February 2011 18 July 2014 218.30 2 Olaf explains that Axl must be reunited with the goddess Frigg, Odin's wife, otherwise disaster will strike the entire family. 3 "God's Gift to Zebras" Murray Keane James Griffin 21 February 2011 25 July 2014 225.49 3 Axl meets and woos a librarian who claims to be Frigg; then finds she is referring to an online role playing game. Michele, who had caught wind of the apparent find, reveals the goddesses plans to Axl. Ty is infatuated with Helen, the goddess Iðunn. When Olaf reveals that Iðunn's destiny is to be with Bragi (Anders) and to suffer greatly, Ty decides to cut off his connections with her. 4 "You Gotta Love Life, Baby" Murray Keane Rachel Lang 28 February 2011 1 August 2014 254.57 4 A former flame of Olaf's shows up pregnant, he has no plans to raise a child and Axl tries to manipulate the situation so that the baby might be adopted by Mike and Val, but his good intentions fall flat. Anders' manipulation of a scandal between two celebrities disgusts Dawn and Ty. Ty tries to break Anders' hold over Dawn, but Anders won't allow it. 5 "This Is Not Washing Powder, My Friend" Mark Beesley Maxine Fleming James Griffin 7 March 2011 8 August 2014 248.61 5 Michele plants cocaine in Axl's car, and the police turn up on her anonymous tip. However, somewhat luckily, Zeb has already removed the drug, and Axl tries to prove his innocence to the still suspicious police officers. Meanwhile, the flatmates are visited by Gaia's gay dad, Bryn, from Waiheke Island, who is far from approving of Axl and is insistent that Gaia return home. Anders and Ty set out to clear Axl's name, and learn of Michele's identity and manipulate her into making everything alright for Axl. 6 "Goddesses, Axl, Come in All Forms" Mark Beesley James Griffin 14 March 2011 15 August 2014 232.87 6 The paths of the gods and goddesses cross at a rural funeral and both groups encounter Derrick, the current incarnation of Thor. Derrick is under the impression his daughter, Delphine, is Frigg, though she isn't a goddess. Meanwhile relationships begin to form, as Olaf and Ingrid bond, Anders and Michele indulge in a little verbal sparring, and Ty and Dawn explore their feelings for each other. 7 "Bad Things Happen" Murray Keane Tim Balme James Griffin 21 March 2011 22 August 2014 264.05 7 With ever-increasing financial problems and fights with Val, Mike decides to use his powers to alleviate the pressure a little and realises that their side-effects are not always bad, particularly when it results in the long-comatose Rob regaining consciousness. Anders' past returns to haunt him as three of his previous conquests seek revenge, and Axl has an opportunity to assert his authority by sorting the situation, though it results in Zeb finding out about Axl's identity as Odin. 8 "I Can Give You Frigg" Murray Keane Rachel Lang 28 March 2011 29 August 2014 260.27 8 It seems that the goddesses have finally found the lost goddess Frigg, in the form of a gothic singing butcher, Eva. However, Michele, Ingrid and Stacey and do not inform Agnetha of their find, who later finds out about Eva. Michele makes a blood oath with Anders and tells him about Eva. Mike and Val's marriage has become rocky after the sudden revival of Rob, Val's former fiance, who was comatose, and Anders tries to convince Mike that Val is still in love with Rob. Anders brings Axl to Eva, and the literal sparks seem to indicate that they have at last found Frigg. 9 "Hunting Reindeer on Slippery Rocks" Mark Beesley James Griffin 4 April 2011 5 September 2014 233.64 9 Axl and Eva begin a hesitant relationship, which rapidly leads to an impetuous engagement. Colin Gundersen, Eva's estranged father and also the god Loki, is strangely supportive, and arranges a ceremony for the union of the God clans whereon he, Mike, Axl and Eva sign a contract written in Norse runes. Zeb and Dawn suffer the consequences of being too close to Gods as one burns and the other freezes. Ty suffers a broken heart as he realises he can never be with Dawn. 10 "Every Good Quest Has a Sacrifice" "Like Jesus, Only Cooler"[16] Mark Beesley James Griffin 11 April 2011 5 September 2014 242.57 10 Axl starts having second thoughts about marrying Eva as he realises that he loves his flatmate, Gaia, instead. However his decision to end the engagement is hampered by Colin's revelation that the nuptial contract, given that it was signed in blood, will result in Mike's death if Axl backs out, even though Eva is actually the goddess Hel, goddess of the dead and the underworld. To fulfill the contract and allow Axl to continue the quest, Ty marries Eva after breaking up with Dawn. However, Gaia leaves for Waiheke Island after believing that Axl just used her. Meanwhile, Val is now pregnant to Rob, so Mike and Val's marriage ends. Anders makes overtures to Agnetha, who reveals that she is the long-lost mother of the Johnson brothers.