How many seasons does Australia's Greatest Conman? have?

Australia's Greatest Conman? has 1 season with 2 episodes.

What network is Australia's Greatest Conman? on?

Australia's Greatest Conman? airs on SBS On Demand.

When did Australia's Greatest Conman? premiere?

Australia's Greatest Conman? premiered on February 24, 2026.

Australia's Greatest Conman?

Name: Australia's Greatest Conman?
Genre: Crime
Cast: Marc Fennell

SBS On Demand Ended Crime

1 Season · 2 Episodes · Premiered February 24, 2026 · Ended February 24, 2026

Marc Fennell sets out to uncover the truth behind John Friedrich, the man who deceived a nation. He reveals a story that's stranger than fiction, delving into a web of lies and money.In the 1980s, John Friedrich ran an elite sea and land rescue squad in Victoria, winning an Order of Australia, top-secret government contracts and hundreds of millions of dollars in loans.But no one knew that John Friedrich was not who he made out to be. His undoing revealed one of the most audacious scams in Australian history, worth an estimated $900 million in today's money.

Where to Watch: SBS On Demand

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Mon, Feb 23 2026 6:00 PM GMT+0000 48 min

Australia was once home to an elite rescue squad led by John Friedrich, a powerful man hiding an extraordinary secret.

E02

Episode 2

Mon, Feb 23 2026 6:00 PM GMT+0000 48 min

Marc Fennell investigates whether John Friedrich was just a con man or a secret agent in disguise. He uncovers the truth of a man who fooled a nation in the scam of a century.