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Good Day For It

Year: 1987
Episode 27
Written by Michael Joshua, Directed by Mark Callan

Emma and Violet return from England to a welcome-home party.

Guest Starring: Beth Buchanan as Julie Cleary, Jeanie Drynan as Sal Cleary, Bronte Keddie as Patty Cleary, Patsy Martin as Mrs. Daly, Ross Williams as Rob Dalton, John Wood as Dennis Cleary

Horses For Courses

Episode 28
Written by Denise Morgan, Directed by Mark Callan

Hurtle makes his own brew to cope with the beer strike.

Guest Starring: John McTernan as Jim Brett, Jansen Spencer as Jamie Brett, Peta Toppano as Carol Brett

The Unluckiest Boy In Town

Episode 29
Written by Don Linke, Directed by Rod Hardy

DJ wants to start up a disco in the town for the youngsters who have nothing to do.

Guest Starring: Elspeth Ballantyne as Barbara Freeman, Dimity Barber as Jenny, Murray Bartlett as Michael Freeman, Alan Cassell as Robert Freeman, Tommy Dysart as Inspector Kevin Day, Jeremy Shadlow as Paul Waters

It Isn't Cricket

Episode 30
Written by Peter Pinney, Directed by Rod Hardy

Windoona are to take on Cooper's Crossing in a big cricket match. George upsets everyone by deciding to play for Windoona.

Guest Starring: Joy Ide as Joy Becker), Nick Tate as Nigel Haughton

An Only Child

Episode 31
Written by Graham Hartley, Directed by Mark Defriest

Sam has to find other accommodation when he is forced to leave the pub.

Guest Starring: Carmen Duncan as Jan Buchanan, Sydney Jackson as Father Jacko, Peter Sumner as Phil Buchanan

A Love Story

Episode 32
Written by Cassandra Carter, Directed by Mark Defriest

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Guest Starring: Peter Aanensen as Ted Fowler, Penny Cook as Susan Fowler, Michael Rowan as Mac, Richard Stubbs as Stewie Fowler, Nick Waters as Greg Chapman

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 33
Written by Michael Joshua, Directed by Mark Defriest

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Guest Starring: Gloria Ajenstat as Gina Miles, Simon Burke as Daryl Stokes, Anthony Hawkins as Rex Dermody, Valma Pratt as Norah O'Donnel, Jenny Seedsman as Marg Slattery, Jackie Woodburne as Elaine Dermody

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Episode 34
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Mark Defriest

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Guest Starring: Brenda Addie as Maureen Maguire, Marcus Eyre as Bikie, Mark Muggeridge as Strawb, Matthew Newton as Simon Maguire

My Name Is Sky

Episode 35
Written by Luis Bayonas, Directed by Ian Barry

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Guest Starring: Zoe Bertram as Sky, Will Conyers as Julian, Ned Lander as Josh, Andrew Martin as Simon, Joan Murray as Ivy Quinn, Wyn Roberts as Mal Pryor

Bachelors & Spinsters

Episode 36
Written by John Alsop, Directed by Ian Barry

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Guest Starring: Bruce Carter as Mr. Reid, Janette Kearns as Mrs. Reid, Marie Redshaw as Helen Saunders, Huw Williams as Barry Saunders

Fifty-Two Hours Straight

Episode 37
Written by Mary Dagmar Davies, Directed by Mark Callan

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Guest Starring: Gary Adams as Phar Lap Cochrance, Graham Duckett as Carbine Cochrane, Roger Oakley as Bert Webster, Gillian Savage as Mrs. Webster, Louise Siversen as Debbie O'Brien

A Friend Of A Friend

Episode 38
Written by Leon Saunders, Directed by Mark Callan

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Guest Starring: John Clayton as Vince Patterson, Sydney Jackson as Father 'Jacko' Jackson, Michael Joshua as Mr. Wilson, Warren Owens as Dougie Kennedy, Cecily Polson as Eileen Patterson (as Cecily Paulson), Rodney Sharp as Richard Hanson

Friends and Lovers

Episode 39
Written by John Reeves, Directed by Mark Defriest

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Guest Starring: Jill Clayton as Hilda Kennedy, Shane Connor as Ross Becher, Jeffrey Hodgson as Dr. Stafford, Ivpr Kants as Tony Symonds, Leong Lim as Dr. David Lim

Realms of Gold

Episode 40
Written by Peter Hepworth, Directed by Mark Defriest

Reg Hodges has finally found a piece of gold—but is it real?.

Guest Starring: David Ashton as Cab Driver, Harold Baigent as Reg Hedges, Stewart Faichney as Prospector, Ivor Kants as Tony Symonds, James Melchior as Bill Anderson, Ben Mendelsohn as Brian

Hometown Hero

Episode 41
Written by Alison Nisselle, Directed by Brendan Maher

A novice pilot takes control of a plane when his instructor brother falls ill.

Guest Starring: William Binks as Reg, Brett Climo as Trevor Neilson, Ian Gilmour as Colin Neilson, Ernie Gray as Peter Gates, Ivor Kants as Tony Symonds

A Distant Echo

Episode 42
Written by Tony Morphett, Directed by Brendan Maher

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Guest Starring: Sydney Jackson as Father Jacko, Warren Owens as Dougie Kennedy

No Laughing Matter

Episode 43
Written by Graham Hartley, Directed by Dan Burstall

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Guest Starring: Gary Adams as Phar Lap Cochrance, Graham Duckett as Carbine Cochrane, Margaret Ford as Mum Cochrane, Ivor Kants as Tony Symonds, Jack Perry as Charlie

No Quarter Asked

Episode 44
Written by Denise Morgan, Directed by Dan Burstall

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Guest Starring: John Clayton as Vince Patterson, Ben Hall as Truck driver, Cecily Polson as Eileen Patterson, Catherine Wilkin as Jessie Logan, Rod Williams as Harry

Myths & Legends

Episode 45
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Colin Budds

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Guest Starring: Kirk Alexander as Mr. Tyler, William Binks as Mechanic, Maud Clark as Karen Morley, Stephen Cornely as Steve Tyler, Frederick Court as Tom Notts

The Hitch-Hiker

Episode 46
Written by Luis Bayonas, Directed by Colin Budds

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Guest Starring: Terry Brittingham as Ken, Vince D'Amico as Truckie, Norman Kaye as William Randall, Kerry Mack as Vanessa

Give A Dog A Bad Name

Episode 47
Written by Vince Moran, Directed by Dan Burstall

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Guest Starring: James Condon as Bob Cameron, Paul Glen as Jim, Kym Gyngell as Dan Divine, Tom Jennings as Peter Lester, Norman Kaye as William Randall, Betty Lucas as Ethel Cameron, Agnieszka Perepeczko as Eva Mirevski, Keir Saltmarsh as Rick Boyd

Every Day A Gift

Episode 48
Written by Leon Saunders, Directed by Dan Burstall

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Guest Starring: Michael Caton as Noel Farley, Norman Kaye as William Randall, Louise Pajo as Maureen Redmond, Rebecca Rigg as Trisha Farley, Rod Williams as Harry Rogers, Paul Young as Harold McHugh

Bearing Gifts

Episode 49
Written by Michael Joshua, Directed by Mark Defriest

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Guest Starring: Anita Cerdic as Soula Polites, Peter Drake as Roy McLean, Jill Forster as Judith McLean, Christine Kaman as Katina Polites, Nick Lathouris as Spiros Polites, Gwen Plumb as Nellie Keene

Repeat Performance

Episode 50
Written by Tony Morphett, Directed by Mark Defriest

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Guest Starring: Carole-Ann Aylett as Emma's Mother, John Clayton as Vince Patterson, Anna Crawford as Sophie Wright, Peter Harvey-Wright as Kevin Wright, Cecily Polson as Eileen Patterson, Candy Raymond as Joanne Wright

The Noble Art

Episode 51
Written by Peter Hepworth, Directed by Brendan Maher

A boxing troupe brings excitement and unexpected romance to Cooper's Crossing. Sam and Emma surprise everybody by returning early from their honeymoon. Kate gets a shock when she discovers where the newlyweds are to live.

Guest Starring: Julian Branagan as Acker, Peter Cummins as Clive Morton, Craig Elliott as Baz, Christopher Mayer as Johnny Lawrence, Louise Siversen as Debbie O'Brien

Sapphire

Episode 52
Written by Graham Hartley, Directed by Brendan Maher

A cushy 3-day clinic run at the luxurious Manning property seems like Chris and Kate's idea of heaven—until it becomes evident that someone is trying to poison the host.

Guest Starring: Maggie Dence as Helen Manning, John Heywood as Wombat, John Lee as Roger Manning

Cries From The Heart

Episode 53
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Chris Langman

When a driver is seriously injured in a car crash, the RFDS are called to the scene. Once there they discover that a little girl, a passenger in the car, has gone missing.

Guest Starring: Michele Fawdon as Ann Larson, Judith Roberts as Beryl Hodges

All In A Day's Work

Episode 54
Written by Luis Bayonas, Directed by Chris Langman

A routine clinic run becomes a succession of emergencies just when the Vice President of the RFDS arrives for a snap inspection. And Jack reveals a romantic interest in Chris.

Guest Starring: Jim Daly as Bob Carmody, Maryanne Fahey as Lisa Morgan, Jackie Kelleher as Lorna McPherson, Amber Kilpatrick as Sarah Gardener, Peter Kowitz as Bert Morgan

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Episode 55
Written by Ray Hennessy, Directed by Colin Budds

The arrival of a alcoholic sales rep makes a dramatic impression on a local lad, and Jack initiates divorce proceedings.

Guest Starring: Dimity Barber as Jenny Harrison, Ralph Cotterill as Walter McKay, Charlene Fenn as Raeleen Carmody, Peter Moon as Repossessor

Affirmative Action

Episode 56
Written by Denise Morgan, Directed by Colin Budds

Sam and Emma come to the aid of a friend who has entered 'The Great Australian Camel Race'; and George Baxter finds himself besieged after incurring the wrath of the town's womenfolk.

Guest Starring: Stuart Conran as Reporter, Diana Greentree as Janet Greenway, John Higginson as Andrew Hughes, Susie Lindeman as Meg Greenway, Robin Ramsay as Lloyd Greenway, George Trotman as Brigalow

Figures in Landscape

Episode 57
Written by Peter Kinloch, Directed by Catherine Millar

An artist and his agent arrive in town to find a bush retreat to boost his flagging career, but is the visit just a cover for something more sinister? Meanwhile, Chris finally confronts Jack about their relationship.

Guest Starring: Ron Falk as Charles Noonan, John O'May as Max Prescott, Carl Price as Trucker, Lynda Stoner as Marcia Dean

The Devil You Know

Episode 58
Written by Michael Joshua, Directed by Catherine Millar

George Baxter meets his match when he comes up against a tough American business woman.

Guest Starring: Nancy Black as Kimberly White, Anita Cerdic as Soula Polites, Syd Conabere as Billy Daniels, Christine Kaman as Katina Polites, Fred Steele as Lex Morris, Christopher Stevenson as Ted Rowley

Operating Solo

Episode 59
Written by Mary Dagmar Davies, Directed by Paul Moloney

An explosion at a gas field injures Geoff, and Kate accompanies him for therapy at Broken Hill—will romance blossom? Chris has to perform an emergency operation, and DJ has to win back Soula's affections.

Guest Starring: Alan Andrews as Dr.David Gibbs, Duke Bannister as Darius Newton, Elizabeth Crockett as Pam, Steve Dodd as Manguana, Jim Ewing as Ted Johnston, Christine Kerner as Nurse, Mark Neal as Marty Jarvis, Shane Withington as Mike Lancaster

The Path Of True Love

Episode 60
Written by Andrew Kennedy, Directed by Paul Moloney

The RFDS come to the aid of a tourist bus stranded by a flood. One of the passengers is seriously ill, and it looks as if she will die alone until a 25-year-old love affair is rekindled.

Guest Starring: Michael Beecher as Robert Armstrong, Alexandra Fowler as Josie Bennet, Arianthe Galani as Connie Porter, Barbara Jungwirth as June Balir, Sheila Kennelly as Merle Demster, Nick Lathouris as Spiros Polites, John Murphy as Frank Demster

The Kid

Episode 61
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Colin Budds

The arrival in town of a young boy and his dog creates tension.

Guest Starring: John Bowman as Ian Grady, Anita Cerdic as Soula Polites, Christine Kaman as Katina Polites, Nick Lathouris as Spiros Polites, Emil Minty as Andy Lawson

The First Step

Episode 62
Written by John Alsop, Directed by Colin Budds

Geoff has to be cruel to be kind to help a young woman recuperate from a stroke, while for DJ, woo turns to woe.

Guest Starring: Beverly Gardiner as Tax woman, Kim Trengrove as Gina Collins

Hopscotch

Episode 63
Written by Alan Hopgood, Directed by Chris Langman

When a young, penniless woman expecting her third baby is deserted by her husband, the town's sympathy is aroused. But should it be?

Guest Starring: David Cameron as Barry Sutton, Anita Cerdic as Soula Polites, Jennifer Cluff as Miriam Sutton, Christine Kaman as Katina Polites, Nick Lathouris as Spiros Polites, Richard Neal as Truckie

Jacks High

Episode 64
Written by Denise Morgan, Directed by Chris Langman

Things look nasty in Coopers Crossing when the town is invaded by a wild bunch of shearers and Jack is accidentally shot. Will the town be able to find somebody with his rare blood group in time?

Guest Starring: Don Bridges as Smacker, Anita Cerdic as Soula Polites, Christine Kaman as Katina Polites, Nick Lathouris as Spiros Polites, Gerard Matte as Baxter's Manager, Richard Moss as Bernie Miller, Warren Owens as Dougie Kennedy, Anne Phelan as Rosie