Series 4

01 Episode 1 Episode 17th April 2016 Kirsten Drysdale investigates whether online hotel booking sites save you money; Ben Jenkins explains your consumer rights when shopping online; Julian Morrow reveals what to do with your Dick Smith gift cards. 02 Episode 2 Episode 214th April 2016 Alex Lee shines a light on sunglasses to find out which ones give you the best protection; Zoe Norton Lodge looks into the debt relief industry & tells you how you can help yourself, for free. 03 Episode 3 Episode 321st April 2016 The hazards of travel insurance, what's so special about that new box feeling, and The Checkout story on unsolicited sales you haven't been asking for. 04 Episode 4 Episode 428th April 2016 Scott Abbot sheds too much UV light on sunscreen, the mechanics of private health insurance, and petrol prices make Craig Reucassel snap. 05 Best Before Episode 512th May 2016 Relive some of The Checkout's best segments in this compilation of viewer favourites from previous seasons. Satisfaction not guaranteed. 06 Best Before Episode 619th May 2016 Relive some of The Checkout's best segments in this compilation of viewer favourites from previous seasons. Satisfaction not guaranteed. 07 Episode 7 Episode 728th July 2016 The Checkout returns to take a look at the pitfalls of buying a puppy, what to do when internet service providers promise one speed but deliver another & Craig Reucassel looks into the second hand car market. 08 Episode 8 Episode 84th August 2016 Kirsten Drysdale looks at wine awards, Julian Morrow asks why pharmacies are selling so many scientifically dubious products & the scam detectors investigate scammers pretending to be government departments. 09 Episode 9 Episode 911th August 2016 Zoe takes a high level of interest in "zero balance transfers" on credit cards, Andy negotiates the challenges of getting a better mobile phone plan and The Guilty Mum's guide to preparing school lunches. 10 Episode 10 Episode 1018th August 2016 It's snot rocket science when it comes to over the counter cold & flu medication, the fine print in car parks that'll drive you mad, and are car makers coming clean with emissions ratings. 11 Episode 11 Episode 1125th August 2016 Hannah Reilly takes an interest in switching mortgage providers; Ben Jenkins shows you how to avoid an expensive lesson in further education and the yoga accessories that will really stretch your budget. 12 Episode 12 Episode 121st September 2016 Craig reports on the health ratings that leave you seeing stars (at the supermarket); Alex learns why you should think before you ink; Zoe & Kirsten look at the ways packaging tries to influence our purchasing decisions. 13 Episode 13 Episode 138th September 2016 Craig gets a check up for his private hospital cover; hunky bachelors abound as Zoe faces an important choice...of comparison websites; and the guilty mum takes an unhealthy interest in kids' health products. 14 Episode 14 Episode 1415th September 2016 Alex goes ga ga over baby food, Kirsten asks what's in a brand name at the supermarket, and Scott plays a round with golf gear. 15 Factory Seconds Episode 1522nd September 2016 The Checkout presents some of your favourite segments in this Factory Seconds episode. Kirsten checks in on hotel booking sites, Ben investigates your rights in online shopping & Alex has a cool look at sunglasses. 16 Factory Seconds Episode 1629th September 2016 The Checkout's final episode for 2016 is a compilation of some of our best stories throughout the year. Andy looks at new phone plans & Jules buys a goat in a pharmacy. Plus Asterisk Man, a superhero for our times.