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Starry Eyed

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Episode 1
Tue, February 11, 2014
Ratings: 272,200 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Britta Hawkins

Dave is a bartender with a bit of a reputation as a heartbreaker. Cara is there on a blind date. When her date goes wrong, Cara ends up locked in the women's bathroom. She falls out of the bathroom window, and lands in the arms of Dave, who is hiding outside from a jilted ex. Dave plays the gentleman and takes Cara to the A and E, where over four hours they form a bond. But Cara is reluctant to take things further — she's aware there's something she hasn't mentioned to Dave.

Later though, Dave and Cara spend the night together — but their passion is interrupted by the arrival of Marion, Scarlett, Jasmine and Logan — Cara's mother-in-law, teenage daughters and son. This is the thing Cara had not mentioned to Dave.

Things get worse when she discovers he's only 24 — he wasn't even born in the 80s — and he is shocked to learn that she is 39. Both agree that this relationship is not going to happen. But then, Dave and Cara can't stop thinking about each other. So maybe, love can beat the odds.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia

With: Aidee Walker as Jen, William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, J.J. Fong as Betty, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael, Kimberley Crossman as Stacey, Felicia Brunsting as Sexy Girl, Nic Sampson as Hamish, Minuok Van Der Velde as Medical Receptionist

Early Days

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Episode 2
Tue, February 18, 2014
Ratings: 270,690 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Britta Hawkins

Dave has been taking Cara on many dates, to action movies and games arcades, but he's aware she's keeping a little distance between them. When he learns that she's going to the theatre and that he's not invited, Dave decides to show her he can be cultured and mature too.

Dave and Azza attend the theatre show, only to discover it's a primary school concert. Cara is embarrassed when Dave and Azza accidentally cause a commotion and get thrown out. When she learns Dave wants to meet her kids properly, Cara is reluctant — she doesn't want them getting too attached in case it doesn't last. Cara is still burned after she and the kids were abandoned by her husband Stewie, eight years ago.

Dave's mate Azza is down on women after being tormented on a daily basis by his office nemesis Betty. Dave and Azza take refuge at the bar, feeling sorry for themselves. Eventually Cara realises she has to take a risk, and she arranges for Dave to come around and meet Scarlett, Jasmine, Logan and their grandmother Marion. Dave is hopeful that his girlfriend's kids like him, but for Scarlett and Jasmine, it's hate at first sight.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen

With: William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, J.J. Fong as Betty, Nic Sampson as Hamish, Emma Fenton as Teacher, Mischa McMahon as Ruby, Vanessa Brynes as Mother

The Clown and the Bear

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Episode 3
Tue, February 25, 2014
Ratings: 207,110 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

It's a big moment for Dave and Cara — he is going to sleep over at the family home for the very first time. But, things don't go well with little Logan interrupting them every night — he's having nightmares. Cara and Dave are unaware that Logan is being paid by his big sisters to disrupt their mother's love-life.

Things get worse when Dave is egged outside the house — an attack by a gang of 13-year-old boys, intended for Jasmine. Dave wants revenge, but Azza and Hugo tease him about becoming a Step-Daddy and he worries — this is the last thing he wants.

When Cara finds out that the girls are scheming to keep Dave out, she insists they have to be nice. But to Dave, Scarlett and Jasmine admit that they intend to continue to make his life hell. Dave tells them to bring it on, and the girls are left knowing that war has been declared.

Meanwhile, Jen is struggling to fulfil her dream of buying her own home — until she and her gay best friend Dylan hit upon a solution. They will pool their resources and buy a house together. Jen smugly imagines that this will work out even better than actual couples because she and Dylan will never spilt up and never fight about who gets the house.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen

With: William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, Arlo Gibson as Liam, George Beca as Logan, JJ Fong as Betty, Demos Murphy as Marco, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Taimi Allan as Denise

Worlds Collide

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Episode 4
Tue, March 04, 2014
Ratings: 237,730 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

Azza is feeling lonely and neglected due to the fact that Dave is spending a lot of time at Cara's house. Scarlett and Jasmine, making good on their promise to make Dave's life hell, cause chaos when they get hold of his mobile phone.

At Dave's mate's 21st, Cara feels out of place while Azza is annoyed that Dave is toning himself down because his older girlfriend is there. Azza and Dave have a fight which ends up with Azza falling in the pool. Cara thinks she should leave, but Dave tells her he loves her. Dave and Cara's bliss is interrupted by the arrival of a hung-over Azza who reports that it's over between him and Dave!

And when Jasmine is brought home by the police after sneaking out to be with her older boyfriend, an unimpressed Marion lets Cara know that she has taken her eye off the ball. Cara feels terrible that the partying has affected the parenting.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, JJ Fong as Betty, Kimberley Crossman as Stacey

With: William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael, Nic Sampson as Hamish, Judy McIntosh as Susan, Zara Cormack as Bobby

My Room

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Episode 5
Tue, March 11, 2014
Ratings: 214,610 viewers
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Michael Hurst

Cara tries to fix a bromance break up while Dave incurs the wrath of Marion. Azza has serious girl trouble.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Kimberley Crossman as Stacey

With: Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, JJ Fong as Betty, Nic Sampson as Hamish, Lucinda Hare as Kat, Andrea Kelland as Lucy

Knocked Up Natalie

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Episode 6
Tue, March 18, 2014
Ratings: 270,740 viewers
Written by James Griffin
Directed by Michael Hurst

Cara meets Dave's mother, but not for the first time. Julia finds that her child-minding skills need work.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, William Wallace as Phillip, George Beca as Logan

With: Arlo Gibson as Liam, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, JJ Fong as Betty, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Nic Sampson as Hamish, Nathalie Boltt as Natalie, Paddy Leishman as Devon, Francis Mountjoy as Alec

Promise and Deliver

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Episode 7
Tue, March 25, 2014
Ratings: 172,270 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Michael Hurst

Dave and Cara face some facts about their generation gap. Jen wants in on the cougar action, while Phillip has a big surprise for Julia.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, William Wallace as Phillip, Lisa Harrow as Marion

With: Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, JJ Fong as Betty, Alexandra Hall as Abby, Arlo Gibson as Liam, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael

Rock Bands and Reefer

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Episode 8
Tue, April 01, 2014
Ratings: 194,130 viewers
Written by Sarah Nathan and Kate McDermott
Directed by John Laing

Cara is upset when Jasmine runs away with a rock band. Logan finds some "special" plants in the garden, but who do they belong to?

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, JJ Fong as Betty, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Lily Powell as Jasmine, Aidee Walker as Jen

With: Tania Nolan as Julia, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Emma Fenton as Teacher, Andrea Kelland as Lucy, Gabrielle Henderson as Tracy, Steven McKinney as Pastor Steve

Goodbye Princess

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Episode 9
Tue, April 08, 2014
Ratings: 154,790 viewers
Written by Steven Zanoski, Rachel Lang, Kate McDermott
Directed by John Laing

Dave must win over a princess, and Cara discovers that Stacey the Stalker is her brand new best friend.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Aidee Walker as Jen, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett

With: Tania Nolan as Julia, William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, JJ Fong as Betty, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael, Kimberley Crossman as Stacey, Lucinda Hare as Kat, Millen Baird as Stewie, Jacob Tomuri as Nathan, Melanie Price as Celebrant, Ash Jones as Fendrake, Louisa Hutchison as Miriam

Grow Up

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Episode 10
Tue, April 15, 2014
Ratings: 178,010 viewers
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Oliver Driver

Dave goes head-to-head with Cara's ex-husband, while Jen has a man too many.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Millen Baird as Stewie

With: William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, JJ Fong as Betty, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael, Jacob Tomuri as Nathan

Crowded House

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Episode 11
Tue, April 22, 2014
Ratings: 182,010 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Oliver Driver

Dave struggles to play with the grown-ups while Cara's accused of being a bad mother, and Julia's world crumbles.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Lily Powell as Jasmine, Arlo Gibson as Liam

With: William Wallace as Phillip, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, George Beca as Logan, JJ Fong as Betty, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael, Frances Mountjoy as Alec, Millen Baird as Stewie, Willa O'Neill as Anne-Marie, Jaime McDermott as Whitney

Let It Go

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Episode 12
Tue, April 29, 2014
Ratings: 173,560 viewers
Written by Gavin Strawhan and Kate McDermott
Directed by Britta Hawkins

While the kids are away Cara will play. Dave's friends worry he has been domesticated.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, William Wallace as Phillip, Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, Nathalie Boltt as Natalie

With: Lisa Harrow as Marion, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Lily Powell as Jasmine, George Beca as Logan, Arlo Gibson as Liam, JJ Fong as Betty, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Peter Muller as Michael, Frances Mountjoy as Alec, Millen Baird as Stewie, Ascia Maybury as Bianca-Faye

No More Escaping

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Episode 13
Tue, May 06, 2014
Ratings: 244,900 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Britta Hawkins

Dave is trying to forget Cara by having lots of casual sex before he goes overseas. When Cara and Dave bump into each other at Dylan and Alec's wedding, it's awkward.

Starring: Sia Trokenheim as Cara, Jono Kenyon as Dave, Rawiri Jobe as Azza, Tania Nolan as Julia, Aidee Walker as Jen, William Wallace as Phillip, JJ Fong as Betty

With: Tainui Tukiwaho as Hugo, George Beca as Logan, Frances Mountjoy as Alec, Lisa Harrow as Marion, Arlo Gibson as Liam, Melanie Prince as Wedding Celebrant, Maya Wyatt as Scarlett, Richard Lambeth as Dylan, Amanda Tito as Georgia, Lily Powell as Jasmine