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Blessings

Episode 2.01 (9)
Thu, May 30, 2024 (8:30, Fox Showcase/Binge)
Written by Patrick Brammall
Directed by Trent O'Donnell

Ash and Gordon have moved in together and are trying to get their beloved, special needs dog, Colin, back from his new owners.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Zak & Buster as Colin, Sam Cotton as Angus, Sophie Bloom as Phoebe, Indiana Clarke as Berlin, Ghio Balbuena as Jogger, Eloise Snape as Lisa, Amy Kersey as Sarah, Akia Quarty as Inept Toddler, Bert Labonte as Matt, Kevin Bacon as Kevin Bacon, Michael Logo as Brett, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Emma Harvie as Megan, Glenn Hazeldine as Gene, Arka Das as Justin, Annie Maynard as Yvette

Music: "Nothing From Nothing" performed by Bill Preston, "Fremantle Girls" performed by Fascinator, "Total Control" performed by The Motels, "I Wonder" performed by Rodriguez

For Brian Walsh
1955 - 2023

Bacon In The Drawer

Episode 2.02 (10)
Thu, June 06, 2024 (8:30)
Written by Harriet Dyer
Directed by Trent O'Donnell

Gordon and Ashley have to come to terms with Yvette’s latest play for Gordon’s affections.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Zak & Buster as Colin, Sam Cotton as Angus, Indiana Clarke as Berlin, Annie Maynard as Yvette, Tony Llewellyn-Jones as Dr Bruce, Gennie Nevinson as Monica, Emma Harvie as Megan, Glenn Hazeldine as Gene, Chrissy Mae as Waitress, Drew Veitch as Hospital Patient, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Michael Logo as Brett, Zara Michaels as Jules, Adam Dunn as CJ, Darren Gilshenan as Lee, Helen Thomspon as Lynelle, Bryanne Crabb as Tennis Coach [Denise], Eloise Snape as Lisa, Benedict Hardie as Micah

Music: "Ending or Beginning" performed by Falling Joys

Heavy

Episode 2.03 (11)
Thu, June 06, 2024 (9:00)
Written by Patrick Brammall
Directed by Trent O'Donnell

Gordon’s house is overrun by chaotic visitors, including Gordon’s brother Heavy, who makes things awkward with Ash when he indelicately sheds some light on Gordon’s past.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Zak & Buster as Colin, Emma Harvie as Megan, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Darren Gilshenan as Lee, Helen Thomspon as Lynelle, Justin Rosniak as Alistair, Michael Logo as Brett, Arka Das as Justin, Michael Duggan as Allan, Leia Sakaria as Brett's Mum, Paul Pita as Brett's Dad, Matthew Moore as Andre, Channing Taylor as Kid, Kingston Taylor as Kid, Harlan Taylor as Kid

Music: "21st Century Lullaby" performed by Skyscrapper Stan, "Dramamine" performed by Middle Kids, "Wild Seeds" performed by Seeker Lover Keeper

Note: appearing here as Chiara's husband, Matthew Moore directed 4 episodes in series 1

Ethical Porn

Episode 2.04 (12)
Thu, June 13, 2024 (8:30)
Written by Harriet Dyer
Directed by Trent O'Donnell

Ash feels rejected after catching Gordon ‘taking care of himself’, Gordon gets an offer to buy Echo Park, and Megan introduces her new girlfriend.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Zak & Buster as Colin, Emma Harvie as Megan, Tai Hara as James, Glenn Hazeldine as Gene, Broden Kelly as Jared, Kenny Graham as Mr Robson, Frances Kendall as Mrs Robson, Tammy Hearder as Stripper, Michael Logo as Brett, Virginia Gay as Rumi, Caspar Hardaker as Waiter

Music: "Shake Ya Booty" written by Celeste Newman and Mark Crocker, "Woman" performed by Grace Barbe, "Intolewd" performed by Matt Maltese

Waterfall

Episode 2.05 (13)
Thu, June 13, 2024 (9:00)
Written by Patrick Brammall
Directed by Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope

When Ash doesn’t turn up to dinner, Gordon goes on a quest around Sydney to find her.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Helen Thomspon as Lynelle, Darren Gilshenan as Lee, Tai Hara as James, Glenn Hazeldine as Gene, Elouise Eftos as Angel, Ewen Leslie as Constable Byrne, Ruby Maishman as Constable Jenny, Annie Boyle as Constable Rhonda, Neha Jimmy as Em, Ruby Teys as Gigi, Martha Kate Morgan as Jo, Sel Hiew as Lily (Chinese Waitress), Nathan Giovanni as Raegan, Jason Winston as Roman, Mansoor Noor as Ryan, Alex Malone as Scout, Alexander Palacio as Taxi Driver, Robyn Butler as Wendy, Wayne Hope as Wendy's Husband, Laura Lakshmi as Willow, Sky Dominic as Tired Cook, Mel Eckery as Ashley Stunt Double, Matt De Souza as Ryan Stunt Double, Zak & Buster as Colin

Music: "Madonna (Black Cab Remix)" performed by Sir Jude and Black Cab, "The Only Way is Up" performed by Yazz, "Let's Be Still" performed by The Head and the Heart

Yass King

Episode 2.06 (14)
Thu, July 04, 2024
Written by Harriet Dyer
Directed by Madeleine Dyer

Ash and Gordon head to Yass for a weekend at home with the Crapp family.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Emma Harvie as Megan, Justin Rosniak as Alistair, John Howard as Brian, Lynne Porteous as Dawn, Celeste Barber as Katie, Graham Robertson as Pop, Dax Hodginson as Brayden, Tade Adepoyibi as Dr. Walker, Arwen Tonta as Jailyn, Zeke Collins as Kaylen, Zak & Buster as Colin

Music: "Meet Me in the Middle of the Air" performed by Paul Kelly

Note: in the final scene (pictured), when Ash and Gordon enter the hospital room, you can see the arm of a crew member reaching out from behind the purple curtain to hold the door open for the next people to enter quickly

WAWAM

Episode 2.07 (15)
Thu, July 11, 2024
Written by Patrick Brammall
Directed by Robyn Butler, Wayne Hope

Gordon redirects his grief into making Colin a TV star, while Ash tries to make amends for her hurtful comment, and Lynelle hosts a fundraiser for WAWAM.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Helen Thomson as Lynelle, Darren Gilshenan as Lee, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Sarah Roberts as Siobhan, Zak & Buster as Colin, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Michael Logo as Brett, Lynne Porteous as Dawn, Celeste Barber as Katie, Georgina Symes as Gina, Alex Malone as Casting Agent, Zaac Seru as Man With Horse, Emma Harvie as Meggles, David Roberts as Bernie, Andrew Attieh as Stevie, Octavia Barron Martin as Helen Yawn, Matt Blackman as Guitarist, Brenton Amies as Office Man [Mr Winterbottom], Rita Kara as Chanting Woman #1, Arianne Hough as Chanting Woman #2, Rob Gibson as Coach Tim

Music: "True Blue" performed by John Williamson

Speedy Susans

Episode 2.08 (16)
Thu, July 18, 2024
Written by Harriet Dyer
Directed by Robyn Butler, Wayne Hope

Gordon and Ash’s relationship is put to the test at Megan and Rumi’s pop-up wedding.

Cast: Harriet Dyer as Ashley, Patrick Brammall as Gordon, Zak & Buster as Colin, Emma Harvie as Meggles, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Michael Logo as Brett, David Roberts as Bernie, Virginia Gay as Rumi, Zara Zoe as Hayley, Helen Thomspon as Lynelle, Darren Gilshenan as Lee, Genevieve Morris as Peta, Tai Hara as James, Callan Colley as Felipe

Music: "Body on Fire (Radio Mix (Feat. Celeste))" performed by Michael Fall Feat. Celeste, "Slice of Heaven" performed by Dave Dobbyn with Herbs, "Waterloo" performed by ABBA