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Compass: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in Australia
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Compass has 31 seasons and 1110 episodes on ABC (1996–present).
Compass is an Australian documentary series on ABC, running since 1996, with 31 seasons and 1110 episodes. Compass is still running; the latest episode aired on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Compass seasons (31 seasons, 1110 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1996 | 39 | February 18, 1996 | November 24, 1996 |
| Season 1997 | 25 | February 16, 1996 | August 10, 1996 |
| Season 1998 | 53 | January 4, 1998 | December 27, 1998 |
| Season 1999 | 44 | February 28, 1999 | December 26, 1999 |
| Season 2000 | 41 | January 2, 2000 | October 8, 2000 |
| Season 2001 | 51 | January 7, 2001 | December 30, 2001 |
| Season 2002 | 51 | January 20, 2002 | December 29, 2002 |
| Season 2003 | 51 | January 5, 2003 | December 25, 2003 |
| Season 2004 | 51 | January 4, 2004 | December 26, 2004 |
| Season 2005 | 52 | January 2, 2005 | December 18, 2005 |
| Season 2006 | 56 | January 1, 2006 | December 31, 2006 |
| Season 2007 | 53 | January 7, 2007 | December 30, 2007 |
| Season 2008 | 47 | February 10, 2008 | December 28, 2008 |
| Season 2009 | 45 | February 1, 2009 | December 25, 2009 |
| Season 2010 | 22 | February 7, 2010 | December 23, 2010 |
| Season 2011 | 31 | February 20, 2011 | November 23, 2011 |
| Season 2012 | 16 | April 1, 2012 | September 16, 2012 |
| Season 2013 | 33 | March 3, 2013 | October 13, 2013 |
| Season 2014 | 30 | March 9, 2014 | December 7, 2014 |
| Season 2015 | 36 | March 15, 2015 | December 5, 2015 |
| Season 2016 | 34 | March 13, 2016 | November 6, 2016 |
| Season 2017 | 29 | March 4, 2017 | December 20, 2017 |
| Season 2018 | 37 | March 3, 2018 | November 10, 2018 |
| Season 2019 | 23 | May 12, 2019 | October 27, 2019 |
| Season 2020 | 20 | March 8, 2020 | August 23, 2020 |
| Season 2021 | 25 | March 14, 2021 | August 29, 2021 |
| Season 2022 | 25 | March 13, 2022 | September 4, 2022 |
| Season 2023 | 26 | March 19, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| Season 2024 | 23 | March 3, 2024 | October 6, 2024 |
| Season 2025 | 17 | March 30, 2025 | July 20, 2025 |
| Season 2026 | 24 | March 8, 2026 | August 16, 2026 |
Original Australian air dates on ABC.
Common questions
How many seasons of Compass are there?
Compass has 31 seasons and 1110 episodes, first airing on Sunday, February 18, 1996.
Is Compass still on?
Compass is still running; the latest episode aired on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
What channel is Compass on in Australia?
Compass airs on ABC. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Compass?
The main cast includes Geraldine Doogue, Indira Naidoo.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.