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Episode 2.14 (40)

Australia: September 27, 2006
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Marcus Cole

Eric and Amy's relationship is on the rocks. Amy feels Eric is taking her for granted and suggests their relationship should be more casual. There is a special ball coming up on the weekend and Simmo reveals a magazine will be sending a photographer to do a fashion shoot with the Solar Blue team before the event.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Adam Saunders as Heath, Todd Lasance as Chris, Zachary Garred as Luke, Marus Jacometti as Ed, Adrian Seiffert as Jordan, Jacqueline Perrott as Wardrobe Woman, Anna Zajakovski as Wardrobe Woman, Karl Baker as Bouncer; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Ben Hamilton

Episode 2.15 (41)

Australia: October 04, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Ralph Strasser

It's well into the year at Solar Blue and Eric has mastered the art of slacking off. After a stupid stunt with a training helmet Simmo decides it's high time that he and Eric have a chat. When Amy overhears a conversation between Simmo and Eric she believes Eric is on the way out of Solar Blue.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Hudson Thomas as Dan, Ella Roberts as Ella, Harry Bragg as Mr Wilmoth, Peter Sumner as Teacher, Nikki the Dog; Surfer: Ben

Episode 2.16 (42)

Australia: October 11, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Marcus Cole

Amy gets a big surprise when her wealthy parents, Ray and Linda, arrive from the Gold Coast for a surprise visit. Eric lets it slip to Amy that his birthday is coming up on Saturday. Amy, being a party girl, does not intend to let this go by and organises a surprise birthday lunch. On the morning of the surprise party Ray and Linda have a surprise for Eric and whisk him and Amy away on a seaplane flight. Unfortunately the plane has mechanical problems and the group are delayed in their return.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Nathy Gaffney as Linda, Alan David Lee as Ray, Felix Kerdijk as Ben, Sean McFarren as Waiter; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Dane Pitman

Double-duty dad: Alan David Lee, who played Amy's dad, can also be seen concurrently on H2O - Just Add Water as Cleo's father.

Episode 2.17 (43)

Australia: October 18, 2006
Written by Chris Hawkshaw
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Fly and Simmo are surprised when Edge returns to Solar Blue. They discover things haven't been going too well on the circuit for Edge and he's developing a bad name. Eric, Corey and Mike are eager to surf against Edge in a local comp, but he does a disappearing act when it comes to the final. When Edge is finally tracked down he makes the shocking announcement that he's quitting the circuit.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Khan Chittenden as Edge, Kim Kiely as Comp Announcer; Surfers: Paige Houden, Jaymes Triglone, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus, Jason Salisbury

Episode 2.18 (44)

Australia: October 25, 2006
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Brooke should be feeling like she is on top of the world - school is going well and she's surfing better than ever. However, a recurring thought has been niggling at the back of her mind. Brooke realises she is constantly thinking about Mike. When everyone pairs up for a mixed doubles surfing event and Mike chooses Rachel as his partner, Brooke's thoughts run away from her and she begins to believe that Mike and Rachel have feelings for each other.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Grace Quinie as Competitor; Surfers: Lyndsay Noyes, Ashley Cheadle, Holly Matthewson, Cloudy Rhodes, Ben Hamilton, Dane Pitman, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.19 (45)

Australia: November 01, 2006
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Living with the Solar Blue team members is beginning to grate on Mike - he's used to being an only child and is craving his own space. All hell breaks loose when Mike deliberately knocks down a house of cards that has been painstakingly erected by Corey. In an attempt to bring the group back together Simmo organises a bonding weekend at an outdoor adventure park. While competing in a triathlon in pairs Corey and Mike are forced to work together - it's a disaster.

With: Peter Astridge as Russ, Dean Gould as Mike Double; Daniel Asmus as Surfer

Note: the location used in this episode is the same one used in episode 2.07

Episode 2.20 (46)

Australia: November 08, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Marcus Cole

It's only eight weeks until the final surf-off and Rachel's peaking. She's totally focused and surfing up a storm. Just when everything seems perfect, Rachel's brother Jay arrives with some bad news. The family business is struggling and they need her help. In a shocking decision, Rachel decides to quit Solar Blue. A reporter arrives to follow two of the Solar Blue surfers for the day.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Sam Lyndon as Jay, Bill Liembach as Photographer, Michael Monk as Journo, Kim Kiely as Announcer; Surfers: Melanie Redman-Card, Ashley Cheadle, Holly Matthewson, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus, Dane Pitman

Episode 2.21 (47)

Australia: November 15, 2006
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Marcus Cole

For the first time in the year Eric takes a long hard look at Corey and Mike - his competition - and realises that he may not be able to beat them and suffers a major crisis in confidence. Will he be able to get his attitude back on track?

With: Kim Kiely as Annnouncer; Surfers: Holly Matthewson, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus, Dane Pitman

Note: The song is Hurricane, the band is Faker

Episode 2.22 (48)

Australia: November 08, 2006
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Ralph Strasser

While the rest of the team trains down the South Coast, Eric and Brooke remain at home to complete assignments for school. Eric convinces Brooke to take a short break and go for a surf with him. Unfortunately, she wipes out badly and ends up with a sore back. Attempting to keep the injury a secret from Simmo she struggles through training. It's only six weeks out from the final surf-off and she doesn't want to throw away her big chance. Will her injury take her out of the competition for good?

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Caspian Mauncy as Announcer; Surfers: Ashley Cheadle, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus, Dane Pitman

Episode 2.23 (49)

Australia: November 29, 2006
Written by Kristen Dunphy, Kym Goldsworthy
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Corey is on a high when he passes school with flying colours and there's nothing standing between him and the Solar Blue final. Later that day at school he is caught in the middle of a flour bomb fight and in a moment of recklessness he throws a flour bomb that hits the wrong person. Corey is immediately suspended from school which immediately disqualifies him from the surf-off. With a little help from his friends and some fast-talking from Amy he's given one last chance to have the suspension lifted.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Brooke Callaghan as Annette, Don Halbert as Mr Savin, Barry Langrishe as Principal; Surfers: Dane Pitman, Jaymes Triglone, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.24 (50)

Australia: December 06, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Amy and Eric's relationship is in a rut. When hot young surfer Connor Davies drops by to give the team a few tips, Amy soon realises she has feelings for him. Is this the end for Eric and Amy?

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Tim Maddren as Connor, Ashley Fitzgerald as Angelina; Surfers: Tom Rudd

Episode 2.25 (51)

Australia: December 13, 2006
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Marcus Cole

The end is now in sight for the Solar Blue students and Brooke in particular, is starting to worry about what will happen after the final surf off... Will the six of them remain best buddies? Or does the end of the competition mean the end of their friendships?
Fly reassures the Solar Blue gang that this is only the beginning of their friendships and their surfing careers - but Brooke reminds Fly that she won last year, so how does she know what it's like to be unsuccessful and left behind. Meanwhile Simmo has a surprise visitor planned. He's hoping her arrival will prove there is life after leaving the academy.
Fly is really excited when Perri turns up, but is shocked to learn that she and Matt are no longer seeing each other - they were so close when they were at Solar Blue! Fly does a little research and finds out Matt will be in the area - one phone call and she's got him stopping by to visit everyone at Solar Blue. Fly's sure that as soon as Matt and Perri lay eyes on each other, their relationship will be rekindled, but when Perri sees Matt, she's upset and makes a point of avoiding him.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Tahyna Tozzi as Perri, Christopher Foy as Matt, Jamie Hunt as Sound Engineer; Surfers: Melanie Redman-Carr, Ashley Cheadle, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Shane Carroll, Jaymes Triglone, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus

Episode 2.26 (52, finale)

Australia: December 13, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Marcus Cole

It's the day they've been working towards all year; the final, Solar Blue surf-off. Which boy and which girl will win the ultimate prize - a place on the pro circuit?

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Nadine Garner as Deb, Grant Page as Skipper, Kim Kiely as Solar Blue Judge; Surfers: Melanie Redman-Carr, Ashley Cheadle, Lyndsay Noyes, Holly Matthewson, Jaymes Triglone, Dane Pitman, Daniel Asmus