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Shipwrecked!

Episode 1
Sweden: Mon, November 01, 2010
Portugal: November 2010
Australia: Sat, Feb 05, 2011 (11am)
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Paul Komadina

Shipwrecked on a remote beach, Ryan and Josh must overcome their differences in order to outwit a mysterious and dangerous new enemy. Meanwhile, Jarrah and Gabe search for Zuke.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Thief, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em

Backstory: Abandoned on the island by Rob at the end of Trapped, the kids lived there for six months waiting for rescue or for their parents to return before attempting to leave on a homemade raft. Castaway begins with the kids in the water after the raft broke apart.

Notes: Joshua Hibble replaces Sam Fraser as Zuke. Production on Castaway concluded on December 9, 2009 and the series was in post production until March 31, 2010.

Dedicated to the memory of Danny Batterham, Director of Photography

Behind the Mask

Episode 2
Australia: Sat, Feb 12, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Paul Komadina

Em learns to control her fear and take a stand. Then, Saskia works her charms on Josh so she can infiltrate the group.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Louis Biggs as Masked Boy, Jayden Cornish as Masked Boy, Matty Blackley as Masked Boy

The Lonely Road

Episode 3
Australia: Sat, Feb 19, 2011
Written by Ben Young
Directed by Paul Komadina

Gabe's decision not to tell Jarrah and Zuke about the strangers in the bush has devastating consequences. When Ryan's drive to find Natasha pushes his friends to breaking point, he is forced to go on alone. Then, Josh's heart is broken when Saskia's true colours are revealed.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason; Brad Albert as Gabe [uncredited]

Trump Card

Episode 4
Australia: Sat, Feb 26, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Paul Komadina

Ryan helps his friends escape from the community, only to discover that it has a link to Dr Hamilton that can only be uncovered by staying. Then, Saskia makes her feelings clear to Josh, but her attempt to lure Max out of camp raises questions about her true motives.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason; Brad Albert as Gabe [uncredited]

What to Believe

Episode 5
Australia: Sat, Mar 05, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Ben Young

To protect himself from his feelings for Saskia, Josh lashes out at the community, unaware that Saskia is working on a plan to keep them together. Meanwhile, Ryan has to join forces with Saskia to try to discover a connection between the community and Dr Hamilton. Then, rattled from finding out that the newcomers are linked to Enterprise, Dionne's stoic mask drops to reveal her vulnerabilities.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

The Point of No Return

Episode 6
Australia: Sat, Mar 19, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Ben Young

After Dionne shows Ryan the tragic consequences that have befallen those trying to cross the desert, Ryan disposes of the antidote to stop everybody leaving, only to discover the hope it symbolises. Em discovers the reason behind the community's strict rules when a prank has unforeseen consequences.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

Ghosts of the Past

Episode 7
Australia: Sat, Mar 26, 2011
Written by Lucinda Marty
Directed by Ben Young

Gabe is distraught when he discovers the truth about his mother. Then, Jarrah realises that she still has strong feelings for Ryan.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

Hot Knife, Warm Butter

Episode 8
Australia: Sat, Apr 02, 2011
Written by Ben Young
Directed by Ben Young

Lily and Dionne's friendship is tested when Lily discovers that Dionne has the antidote. Saskia is distracted from her main mission by her feelings for Josh. Jarrah and Ryan work together to retrieve the antidote, only to find themselves banished from the community forever.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

You and Me

Episode 9
Australia: Sat, Apr 09, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Claire Marshall

Fearful of losing Ryan, Jarrah chooses not to tell him when she discovers an injured Natasha in the bush.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Luisa Mitchell as Hope, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Louis Biggs as Tom, Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Chelsea Albert as Alex; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

Notes: Maia Mitchell's first episode. The young girl with Natasha, Hope, is the "Abandoned Girl" who appeared on the beach at the very end of the final episode of Trapped.

Love Bites

Episode 10
Australia: Sat, Apr 16, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Claire Marshall

Ryan is guilt-ridden when a life-or-death situation pushes him closer to Jarrah. Meanwhile, Natasha's relief at being reunited with her friends is short-lived when she suspects that something has happened between Ryan and Jarrah.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Luisa Mitchell as Hope, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex; Robbie Haymes-Holder as Oscar, Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

Handling the Truth

Episode 11
Australia: Sat, Apr 23, 2011
Written by Kate Rice
Directed by Claire Marshall

Pressured by the Snatchers to arrange another abduction, Saskia comes to realise the terrible consequences of her actions.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Luisa Mitchell as Hope, Jacob Clarke as Max, Louis Biggs as Tom, Matty Blackley as Beau, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Braden Townson as Joe, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Chelsea Albert as Alex; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

Game Over

Episode 12
Australia: Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Claire Marshall

When Saskia is revealed to be one of the Snatchers, she attempts to make amends. When this fails, she is left with no choice but to leave the community.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Luisa Mitchell as Hope, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Jacob Clarke as Max, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Braden Townson as Joe, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Matty Blackley as Beau, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Chelsea Albert as Alex; Community Members: Lola Marvell-Weil, Amy Reeves, Jackson Smith, Shelby Singleton, Megan Wilkinson, Gavin Rollason

Should I Stay or Should I Go

Episode 13
Australia: Sat, May 07, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Grant Sputore

Natasha reveals her identity in a desperate bid to help the community kids overcome their fear of Hamilton.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Luisa Mitchell as Hope, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, et al

Subtext: I Love You

Episode 14
Australia: Sat, May 14, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Grant Sputore

When Natasha's behaviour towards Ryan causes him to become jealous, she is forced to reveal her true feelings.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Braden Townson as Joe

Falling for You

Episode 15
Australia: Sat, May 21, 2011
Written by Brooke Wilson
Directed by Grant Sputore

Despite her anger towards Ryan, Natasha realises she still cares for him after he endangers himself trying to rescue them. Lily and Josh get swept out to see while fishing, and a fleeting glimpse of a boat offers a brief hope of rescue.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Psembi Kinstan as Peter

Honourable Intentions

Episode 16
Australia: Sat, May 28, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Grant Sputore

Natasha discovers the motivation behind her father's obsession. To compensate for her fears, Em tries to face them alone.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Braden Townson as Joe, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Tara Bilson as Saskia

Love and other Bruises

Episode 17
Australia: Sat, Jun 04, 2011
Written by Lucinda Marty
Directed by Mike Hoath

Consumed by guilt, Ryan ignores all caution to save Natasha from the hands of the snatchers, only to find she went willingly.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Paddy Freeman as Ned, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Lincoln Hall as Eli Fox, Braden Townson as Joe; Field Station Workers: Baillie Millar, Haylea Paul, Troy Douglass, Eva Mitchell, Zoe Docherty, Siobhan Docherty

Smoking Gun

Episode 18
Australia: Sat, Jun 11, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Mike Hoath

Ryan puts both his life and relationship at risk as he tries to discover the truth about the mysterious field station, Enterprise IV.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Brad Albert as Gabe, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Zoe Docherty as Kaitlin, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Louis Biggs as Tom, Paddy Freeman as Ned; Field Station Workers: Baillie Millar, Haylea Paul, Troy Douglass, Eva Mitchell, Siobhan Docherty

Old Flames

Episode 19
Australia: Sat, Jun 18, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Mike Hoath

When Eli learns about the existence of the antidote, he manipulates the situation to secure it in his possession. Ryan tries to cheer up Bonnie after she is bitten by a sea snake.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Baillie Millar as Bonnie; Field Station Workers: Troy Douglass, Haylea Paul, Zoe Docherty, Siobhan Docherty, Eva Mitchell

Kid Gloves

Episode 20
Australia: Sat, Jun 25, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Mike Hoath

When Gabe discovers that Bonnie is his sister, she begins to open up to him, only to be shut down by Peter.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Baillie Millar as Bonnie, Psembi Kinstan as Peter; Field Station Workers: Troy Douglass, Haylea Paul, Zoe Docherty, Siobhan Docherty, Eva Mitchell

The Best Laid Plans

Episode 21
Australia: Sat, Jul 02, 2011
Written by Brooke Wilson
Directed by Damien Spiccia

Natasha, confused about her relationship with Ryan, discovers Eli has lied to her about the antidote.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Brad Albert as Gabe, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Louis Biggs as Tom, Troy Douglass as Ivan, Zoe Docherty as Kaitlin, Tim Webb as Tim, Braden Townson as Joe; Field Station Workers: Haylea Paul, Baillie Millar, Eva Mitchell, Siobhan Docherty, Paddy Freeman

Paradise Lost

Episode 22
Australia: Sat, Jul 09, 2011
Written by Hamilton Budd
Directed by Damien Spiccia

When the snatchers return to the community, Jarrah sacrifices herself to save Zuke.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Brad Albert as Gabe, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Louis Biggs as Tom, Zoe Docherty as Kaitlin, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Jacob Clarke as Max, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Matty Blackley as Beau, Jayden Cornish as Liam, Chelsea Albert as Alex, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Braden Townson as Joe, Troy Douglass as Ivan, Baillie Millar as Bonnie, Eva Mitchell as Michelle, Amelia Le May as Cassie

Crossroads

Episode 23
Australia: Sat, Jul 16, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Damien Spiccia

Josh sees Saskia in a new light when they head back to the community to seek help from Dionne and the kids.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Zoe Docherty as Kaitlin, Paddy Freeman as Ned, Matty Blackley as Beau, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Logan Deiley as Gemma, Ava Cardenas as Chloe, Jacob Clarke as Max; Community Members: Robbie Haymes-Holder, Luisa Mitchell, Chelsea Albert; Field Station Workers: Troy Douglass, Braden Townson, Baillie Millar, Haylea Paul

Beware of the Snake

Episode 24
Australia: Sat, Jul 23, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid, Hamilton Budd
Directed by Andrew Lewis

As the hovercraft draws nearer, a desperate struggle erupts between Natasha, Eli, Gabe and Ryan to gain control of the antidote.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Brad Albert as Gabe, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Baillie Millar as Bonnie, Zoe Docherty as Kaitlin, Wendilyn Torres as Bree, Jacob Clarke as Max, Danforth Woodburt as Boat Skipper; Community Members: Robbie Haymes-Holder, Luisa Mitchell, Chelsea Albert, Logan Deiley, Jayden Cornish, Matty Blackley; Field Station Workers: Louis Biggs, Troy Douglass, Eva Mitchell, Braden Townson, Haylea Paul, Paddy Freeman, Siobhan Docherty

Out of the Frying Pan

Episode 25
Australia: Sat, Jul 30, 2011
Written by Brooke Wilson
Directed by Andrew Lewis

Natasha joins forces with Eli to find her father, but by the time she succeeds she discovers that it may be too late to save his life.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Nick Britton as Marcus, Nisha Rivett as Amanda, Peter Marlow as Dr Hamilton, Josh Brennan as Fisherman, Marthe Snorresdotter Rovik as Betty, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Brad Albert as Gabe, Bruce Best as Clumsy Storeman, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Zoe Docherty as Kaitlin, Baillie Millar as Bonnie, Psembi Kinstan as Peter; Trekking Party: Sarah Mills, Louis Biggs, Matty Blackley, Chelsea Albert, Wendilyn Torres, Eva Mitchell, Logan Deiley, Zoe Docherty, Troy Douglass, Robbie Haymes-Holder, Jacob Clarke, Haylea Paul, Jayden Cornish, Paddy Freeman, Siobhan Docherty, Ava Cardenas, Luisa Mitchell, Joshua Hibble

The Fat Lady's Singing!

Episode 26
Australia: Sat, Jul 30, 2011
Written by Tracey Defty-Rashid
Directed by Andrew Lewis

When Eli tries to escape with the antidote, Ryan and Natasha hunt him down.

Cast: Benjamin Jay as Ryan, Anthony Spanos as Josh, Tara Bilson as Saskia, Brad Albert as Gabe, Lincoln Hall as Eli, Maia Mitchell as Natasha, Natasha Phillips as Lily, Matilda Terbio as Em, Nikki Albert as Catherine Schwatz, Peter Marlow as Dr Hamilton, Nisha Rivett as Amanda, Nick Britton as Marcus, Mikayla Southgate as Jarrah, Joshua Hibble as Zuke, Psembi Kinstan as Peter, Baillie Millar as Bonnie, Sarah Mills as Dionne, Jack Gibson as Matt, Craig Mathieson-Henschke as Mr Taylor, Jill McCall as Mrs Taylor; Louis Biggs, Matty Blackley, Chelsea Albert, Wendilyn Torres, Eva Mitchell, Logan Deiley, Zoe Docherty, Troy Douglass, Robbie Haymes-Holder, Jacob Clarke, Haylea Paul, Jayden Cornish, Paddy Freeman, Siobhan Docherty, Ava Cardenas, Luisa Mitchell