American television network NBC has ordered seven more episodes of Logie Award winning Australian series Kath & Kim.

It brings the total order for the hit series to 13 half-hour episodes.

The pick-up comes shortly after the comedy - starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair in the US version - shot the first episode of its six-episode order.

The show is scheduled to go back into production next month on the remaining segments.

Kath & Kim focuses on the dysfunctional relationship between Kath - played by Shannon - and her daughter Kim, who is played by Blair.

It will premiere in the US on October 9, in the Thursday night slot following another show adapted from a foreign version, The Office.

The hit Australian version was created by and stars Jane Turner and Gina Riley.

From ABC News