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Sorry Business

Episode 2.01 (7)
December 01, 2009 (SBS)
Ratings: 255,000 viewers
Written by Kelly Lefever
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Facing new cases, new dilemmas, Aboriginal lawyer Drew Ellis' sweaty, dusty journey on the travelling court is interrupted by tragic news. The circuit team is devastated, particularly Bella, who seeks solace in Drew's arms.

Starring: Aaron Pedersen as Drew Ellis, Kelton Pell as Sam Wallan, Tammy Clarkson as Bella Noble, Marta Kaczmarek as Ellie Zdybicka, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Archie McMahon, Bill McCluskey as Sgt Bob Temple, Gary Sweet as Magistrate Peter Lockhart

Special Guest: Leroy Parsons

Guest Starring: Tony Briggs, Mark Coles Smith, Gregory J Fryer, Stephen B'Aamba Albert

Featuring: Craig Mathieson, Trevor Ryan, Peter Docker, Sandra Kelly

With: Kira Fong, Kevin Puertollano, Rosalie Moulding, Jhi Clarke, Chad Powers, Zoe May Philp, Barry Nuggett, Joe Edgar, Buna-Tuaty Poelina, Tony Connor, Nolan (Joesph) Roe

Music: "Whad Wrong With You" written and performed by Kerrianne Cox

Note: Kelly Lefever, Mitch Torres, Dot West and Wayne Blair were awarded the 2009 Australian Writers' Guild Award (AWGIE) in the category of "Television Mini-series (Original)" for their scripts for series 2 of The Circuit

Reading the Signs

Episode 2.02 (8)
December 08, 2009
Ratings: 212,000 viewers
Written by Dot West
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Sam is back from looking after his son, and Drew and Bella's relationship continues in secret, but Magistrate Peter Lockhart's decisions at The Junction push the community to the edge of anarchy.

Guest Starring: Tony Briggs, Everlyn Sampi, Ningali Lawford Wolf, Mark Coles Smith, Gregory J Fryer, Stephen B'Aamba Albert, Marley Sharp

Featuring: Marcel Bracks, Craig Mathieson, Jimmy Edgar, Phillip Green, Sylvia Clarke, Peter Francis, Ali Torres, Bernard Roe, Peter Docker, Lucia Smyrk

With: Jamie Taylor, Bernard Taylor, Barry Nuggett, Joe Edgar, Sermsah 'Suri' Bin Saad, Jhi Clarke, Mark Stapleton, Warwick Nieass, Chad Powers

Music: "When Two Worlds Collide" performed by Patrick Davies, "Time Flies" performed by Nokturnl

The Fallout

Episode 2.03 (9)
December 15, 2009
Ratings: 205,000 viewers
Written by Mitch Torres
Directed by Steve Jodrell

The inquest into Clarry's death is as tough as everyone feared, but first Peter has to deal with the fall-out from The Junction riot, while Drew's argument with Mick over his son's future draws unexpected hostility from Bella.

Guest Starring: Tony Briggs, Kirsty Hillhouse, Ningali Lawford Wolf, Karen Pang, Mark Coles Smith, Gregory J Fryer, Stephen B'Aamba Albert, Marley Sharp

Featuring: Everlyn Sampi, Peter Docker, Ali Torres, Jimmy Edgar, Bernard Roe, Murray Dowsett, Ian Toyne, Sandra Kely, Joesph Dennes Coard, Michael Loney, Sarah McNeill

With: Sermsah 'Suri' Bin Saad, Jhi Clarke, Nichloas Britton, Ian Douglas, Alan Gill, Bob Bain, Barry Nuggett, Joe Edgar, Brain Gregory, Simon Williams, Jamie Taylor, Robyn Metledge, Dan Wood, Rick Pagotto, David Moran, Shane Hughes, Mike Tucker

Music: "Eulogy For A Black Man" performed by The Pigram Brothers

The Devil You Know

Episode 2.04 (10)
December 22, 2009
Ratings: 193,000 viewers
Written by Kelly Lefever
Directed by James Bogle

New magistrate Terri Oliver's tough love approach is making life hard for the ALS team. While Peter continues to battle an inquiry into his professional conduct, Archie inadvertently resurrects a ghost from Sam's past.

Guest Starring: Tony Briggs, Ningali Lawford Wolf, Karen Pang, Mark Coles Smith, Gregory J Fryer, Marley Sharp

Special Guests: Kris McQuade, David Ngoombujarra

Featuring: Michael Loney, Nyuparru Tarran, Taj Jamieson, Teryk Cox, Craig James, Eddie Moore, Sarah McNeil, Peter Docker, Glen Mackey Cullen, Barry Nuggett, Joe Edgar, Bernard Roe, Heath Bergersen, Sylvia Clarke, Peter Francis, Susie Struth

Music: "Kimberley Backroads" performed by Peter Brandy, "Was It Last Night" performed by Fitzroy Express, "Coolibah" performed by D. Bridie

Of Mice and Men

Episode 2.05 (11)
December 29, 2009
Ratings: 204,000 viewers
Written by Wayne Blair
Directed by James Bogle

Now back in the chair, Magistrate Peter Lockhart's standing is under threat when he is discovered helping disgraced elder Harry Pope, and a confrontation with Mick results in a surprising invitation for Drew.

Guest Starring: David Ngoombujarra, Tony Briggs, Kirsty Hillhouse, Ningali Lawford Wolf, Marley Sharp

Special Guest: Kris McQuade

Featuring: Lucia Smyrk, Marcel Bracks, Peter Docker, Sylvia Clarke, Craig Mathieson, Heath Bergersen, Peter Francis, Trevor Jamieson

With: Prince Hill, Zachary Wiana, Rosalie Moulding, Stephen Howard, Chloe Heal, Kaahmal Edgar, Jeff Skinner, Gordon Peardon, Leon Jacky, Jonathon Yuline, Ggaire Pigram, Joe Gass, Sue Bransby, Geoffrey Hillaert

Music: "This Year is Better Than Last Year" written and performed by David Bridie, "Johnny Walker's Shoes" performed by The Pigram Brothers

Swings and Roundabouts

Episode 2.06 (12)
January 05, 2010
Ratings: 229,000 viewers
Written by Kelly Lefever
Directed by Aaron Pedersen

In the final episode of series two, Drew's journey "home" is complete as he walks the land of his ancestors with Mick and the elders. Sam and Louise's wedding doesn't go off without a hitch, but Peter finally has a win at Jalwarra.

Guest Starring: David Ngoombujarra, Tony Briggs, Kirsty Hillhouse, Ningali Lawford Wolf, Mark Coles Smith, Stephen B'Aamba Albert

Special Guest: Tom E Lewis

Featuring: Gary Boney, Jimmy Edgar, Phillip Green, Sandra Kelly, Bernard Roe, Everlyn Sampi, Patrick Davies, Ben Young, Sylvia Clarke, Peter Francis, Craig Mathieson, Heath Bergersen

With: Dot West, Rita Augustine, Lloyd Knowles, Lucia Smyrtk, Nolan (Joseph) Roe, Lelia Feldman, Mark Jewell, Rosalie Moulding, Jesse Davies, Tornina Torres, Zak Edgar

Music: "Going Back Home" performed by The Pigram Brothers, "Rocky Old Road" and "Sacred Ground" performed by Patrick Davies, "This Is All I Am" performed by Lorrae Coffin

Note: Aaron Pedersen's directorial debut