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The Gift

Episode 5.01 (101)
W: Chris Page
D: Brendan Maher

New doctor David Ratcliffe clashes with Chris over the treatment of a young man gravely injured in a road accident. David is anxious to harvest the man's organs for transplant but Chris must wait for Geoff to return and provide a second opinion and help navigate the delicate situation. Meanwhile, the truth of the man's condition is kept from his pregnant wife who, along with his parents, must come to terms with his final wish. Vic and Nancy return, Marty has moved to Surfers Paradise, and Kate agrees to marry Geoff.

Starring: Robert Grubb as Dr. Geoffrey Standish, Liz Burch as Dr Chris Randall, Brett Climo as Dr David Ratcliffe, Lenore Smith as Kate Standish, Peter O'Brien as Sam Patterson

Regulars: Bruce Barry as George Baxter, Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Kenneth Blackburn as Jake, Jane Harders as Helen McCarthy, Danielle Spencer as Sally McCarthy, Di O'Connor as Barb Jeffries, Brad Hulme as Jimmy

Note: Brett Climo joins the main cast (we saw him in a guest role back in 2.15). Val Jellay returns having last appeared in episode 3.22. Peter O'Brien will not appear until episode 5 and only sporadically after that (he's not in any ep that features Louise Siversen). The "regulars" this series often don't appear despite being credited.

Second Chance

Episode 5.02 (102)
W: Denise Morgan
D: Brendan Maher

The doctors are called upon to rescue Emma when she gets trapped beneath a truck in a rising creek. With time running out for help to arrive, Geoff finds himself having to make a decision about whether or not to amputate Emma's arm to save her life. Luke leverages Baxter's job offer to collect on a debt.

Regulars: Bruce Barry as George Baxter, Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guest: Jim Daly as Ken Talbot

Not The Malarvys

Episode 5.03 (103)
June 01, 1989
W: Shane Brennan
D: Catherine Millar

The Malarvys arrive in Coopers Crossing with a car-load of unruly children. When their eldest daughter, Rosie, falls for David, a major misunderstanding ensues. Geoff and Kate are amused by the situation but help David sort things out with Kate encouraging Rosie to pursue a career in nursing. Emma confides in Chris about carrying the burdon of looking after the homestead while Sam is away. Geoff and Kate hope for a quiet wedding.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Denise Drysdale as Marge Malarvy, Stewart Faichney as Joe Malarvy, Rachael Beck as Rosie Malarvy, Megan Estornicko as Jill, Melissa Estornicko as Sally, Cameron Nugent as Buster

The Adventure

Episode 5.04 (104)
W: Luis Bayonas
D: Catherine Millar

Paula goes on safari with a group of photographers in the outback. Luke is suspicious of the man in charge of the venture and joins the expedition. Jack tries to locate the party when he learns the man is a wanted criminal but a medical emergency complicates matters. Meanwhile, Geoff and Kate try to elope but nothing in Paradise goes to plan.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Andy Anderson as Peter, Nicki Paull as Alex Thompson, Tiffany Lamb as Louise, Marion Heathfield as Elsie Granger, Graham Dow as Mr. Granger

No Man's Land

Episode 5.05 (105)
W: Annie Beach
D: Paul Moloney

David finds himself very much an outsider when he and Chris conduct a three-day clinic at a remote homestead where men appear to be most unwelcome. The mystery is solved when a frightening chain of events unfolds. Geoff and Kate are assumed to be married when they return from their vacation but they receive a lukewarm welcome for denying the locals a wedding.

Regulars: Bruce Barry as George Baxter, Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Monica Maughan as Bea Kelly, Emily Simpson as Jan Kelly, Sofie Laguna as Gayle, Keith Kay as Wally, Stephen Hall as Kevin

Rising Sundown

Episode 5.06 (106)
W: Alan Hopgood
D: Paul Moloney

A wave of racism hits Coopers Crossing when two Japanese entrepreneurs make a bid to purchase the property owned by Essie Harrington, who lost her husband during the Second World War. Baxter tries to convince Essie to back out of the deal and sell to him hoping to flip the property to the Japanese for a sizeable profit once the furor dies down. Events come to a head after a heated community meeting when an act of sabotage has near-fatal consequences.

Regulars: Bruce Barry as George Baxter, Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Dorothy Alison as Essie Harrington, Ted Hepple as Mac Curtis, John O'Brien as Yamada, Paul Young as Harold McHugh, Muro as Ito, Lois Collinder as Mabel

Note: one of the final roles for Dorothy Alison (pictured) whose acting career spanned 40 years.

Man and Boy

Episode 5.07 (107)
W: Shane Brennan
D: Brendan Maher

Kate and David come into conflict when an eleven-year-old boy is hit by lighting and they are unable to return to the Crossing due to the ferocity of the storm. Nancy has to perform a miracle when Kate's wedding dress gets ruined.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Willie Fennell as Ted Banner, Cameron Kavanagh as Ricky Banner

The Longing

Episode 5.08 (108)
W: Vince Moran
D: Brendan Maher

Kate and Geoff's wedding day arrives. Joe and Sheena, a young Aboriginal couple, arrive in Coopers Crossing after being rescued by Luke. Trouble finds Joe soon after he lands a job as a stationhand. His pregnant wife meanwhile is about to give birth but complications soon arise, leaving Geoff in danger of missing his own 'big day'. Kate is adamant the wedding will go on as planned or not at all. In the end, the unique ceremony is shared with everyone in the district.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Justine Saunders as Bessie, Michael Watson as Joe, Kristina Nehm as Sheena, Clive Hearne as Roy McKinley, David Bonney as Duncan, David Burnett as Thommo

Bitter Harvest

Episode 5.09 (109)
W: Craig Wilkins & Anne Lucas
D: Catherine Millar

The usually happy and loving Potter family are suddenly showing aggressive and violent behaviour. Chris, a close friend of the family, decides to investigate the cause and finds signs of chemical poisoning.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Robert Coleby as Alex Potter, Julie Nihill as Jilly Potter, Alexander Kemp as Ben Potter, Peter Black as Phil Shannon, Frank Bren as Vince

The Instrument

Episode 5.10 (110)
W: Alan Hopgood
D: Catherine Millar

A minor accident on the mining field brings a preview of what's to come for David, Kate and Paula as they prepare for a clinic run to the mine. Once there, a tense situation develops as David uncovers a drug ring within the team of explosives handlers. While Kate is away, Emma and DJ drag a lonesome Geoff out to the pub.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Terry Serio as "The Bantam", Joss McWilliam as Russel, John Flaus as Reg Clark, Don Bridges as Frank Mitchell, Ian Shrives as Mac, Colin Batrouney as Clarrie, Mitch Deans as Barney

Word and Deed

Episode 5.11 (111)
W: Mary Dagmar Davies
D: Mandy Smith

Father Jacko returns to Coopers Crossing but soon learns that he has Leprosy. Although curable, the disease maintains a stigma that casts him out of his community, causing him to question his faith. Geoff must take to the radio to quell the unrest in the community and later joins Sam on a flight to rescue Father Jacko.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Syd Jackson as Father Jacko, Geoffrey Paine as Steve Patterson, Anne Kilmartin as Lorraine Patterson, Clive Hearne as Roy McKinley, John Brumpton as Nipper, Andrew Talman as Baby

Note: John Brumpton's first known role

All That Glitters

Episode 5.12 (112)
W: Luis Bayonas
D: Mandy Smith

Jack is called in to investigate the attempted murder of a man who is out photographing wild horses. All the evidence seems to point to Luke and Jack uncovers some disturbing facts when he delves into Luke's past. Jack's arrest of Luke puts him offside with the locals but the case is solved when Jack rounds up an unusual accomplice.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Warren Owens as Dougie Kennedy, Bill Garner as Barry Ryan, Margot Knight as Elaine

Fly Past

Episode 5.13 (113)
W: Shane Brennan
D: Bill Hughes

An emergency call-out to attend to an injured stationhand reveals that the much-loved Dr Tom Callaghan is back in town. However, Tom is disillusioned and struggling to re-adapt after working in famine-ravaged Eritrea. A life-and-death situation occurs when David goes into shock after being attacked by a swarm of wasps in his plane and Chris has to help Tom land the aircraft without any flying experience.

Starring: Robert Grubb as Dr. Geoffrey Standish, Liz Burch as Dr Chris Randall, Brett Climo as Dr David Ratcliffe, Lenore Smith as Kate Standish, Peter O'Brien as Sam Patterson, Andrew McFarlane as Dr Tom Callaghan

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Scott Board as Jim Burns

Notes: Andrew McFarlane last appeared in episode 1.16. He's credited as a "Special Star" at the end of the opening credits. The series has made a clear shift to single story episodes this season.

The Last Rodeo

Episode 5.14 (114)
W: Leon Saunders
D: Bill Hughes

A young girl runs off with her cowboy father with the intent of watching him ride at the rodeo in Coopers Crossing. Unbeknownst to him, the girl is a newly diagnosed diabetic and faces certain death without medical assistance. Geoff tries to tempt Tom back into service after he brings in an injured man.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Warren Owens as Dougie, Tim McKenzie as Frank Williams, Lynne McGranger as Janet Williams, Michelle Pirpinias as Kathy Williams

Note: Terry Gil and George Kapiniaris are the only credited regulars who actually appear

Sky Above, Earth Below

Episode 5.15 (115)
W: Shane Brennan
D: Paul Moloney

A quiet family outing ends in tragedy when a young child falls into a disused mine ventilation shaft. The rescue team must battle against the elements, and their personal fears, to rescue the girl.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley,

Guests: Anna Hruby as Karen Palmer, Robert Willox as Steve Palmer, Jessica Jennings as Sophie, Sally McLean as Sally Bell [uncredited]

Note: Alex Papps joins the cast with no explanation of who his character is. Episode 5.17 provides a better introduction.

Lucky Lady

Episode 5.16 (116)
W: Shane Brennan
D: Paul Moloney

Emma and Nick find a man suffering from dehydration and fatigue, wandering alone along an old track. His incoherent ramblings seem to indicate he's searching for someone but once back at hospital he insists he's travelling alone. The mystery deepens when the man's son arrives. He, along with Geoff and Emma, pursue the man back into the bush in search of history.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Wyn Roberts as Bill Richards, Greg Fleet as Mark O'Hara, Russell Fletcher as Andy, Joel Richardson as Mick, Peter Darby as Johnno

Note: The third guest role for Wyn Roberts (2.09, 3.24).

The Chips Are Down

Episode 5.17 (117)
W: Annie Beach
D: Colin Budds

Tom and David are involved in a horrific road accident. It is the second incident in as many days for Nick's stepfather, Jim, but while the first was a near-miss with the doctors, the second sees him run a full passenger bus off the road. Overwhelmed by the number of injured, Tom must make difficult decisions about who receives treatment. Nick suspects Jim's drug use is behind the accident but doctors find the true cause.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Terry Donovan as Jim Cardaci, Sudi de Winter as Jason, Roy Baldwin as Reg, Patricia Judah as Wife, Tee O'Neill as Girl, Richard Cordner as Boy, Bob Horsfall as Bus Driver

Note: the first known acting role for Sudi de Winter (~7 years before Ocean Girl).

Guardian Angel

Episode 5.18 (118)
W: Leon Saunders
D: Colin Budds

An old prospector turned painter is in danger of losing his land when a couple of mining company surveyors arrive. The pair have high hopes for the under-utilized property but the increasingly erratic behaviour of one of them leads to the discovery that he is suffering from rabies. Meanwhile, a search of a rugged gorge is undertaken to locate his injured partner.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Frank Wilson as Karl Szalinski, Peter Kowitz as Michael Bucknell, Marion MacKenzie as Lee Fisher

Note: Peter O'Brien's final appearance as he quietly exits the series

Battlers

Episode 5.19 (119)
W: Peter Hepworth & Craig Wilkins
D: Gary Conway

When Nick is injured at work, his demanding boss, Bruce Logan, gives him an ultimatum: continue working or get the sack. Later, while driving a re-injured Nick and his friend Shane to town, Logan gets upset and abandons the boys in the outback with disasterous consequences. Logan's isolated Philippino wife goes out searching for them only to get lost.

Starring: Robert Grubb as Dr. Geoffrey Standish, Liz Burch as Dr Chris Randall, Brett Climo as Dr David Ratcliffe, Lenore Smith as Kate Standish, Andrew McFarlane as Dr Tom Callaghan

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Tony Barry as Bruce Logan, Pauline Chan as Maria Logan, Stig Wemyss as Shane McKenna, Lois Collinder as Mabel, Kim Hillas as Iris McIntyre [uncredited]

No Tears

Episode 5.20 (120)
W: Terry Stapleton
D: Gary Conway

An elderly farmhand believes his worsening health is making him a burden on his workmates but is reluctant to get the treatment he needs. Tom tries to talk the man into not giving up when he flees into the bush with his rifle. Baxter is eventually forced to do the right thing but only to prevent a revolt among his workers. Meanwhile, Baxter's American business overseer takes an interest in Emma, and a sick camel poses a problem for the RFDS.

Regulars: Bruce Barry as George Baxter, Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Desmond Kelly as Ben Connell, Mike Bishop as Charlie, Nicholas Hammond as Richard Hull, Bill Brunette as Sonny

A Doctor's Dreaming

Episode 5.21 (121)
W: Mary Dagmar Davies
D: Pino Amenta

After being made an honorary member of an Aboriginal tribe, Geoff is thrown into a deadly dilemma when he collapses with appendicitis in a sacred cave and may not be able to get help without betraying his tribal oath. Unable to wait for David to arrive by helicopter, Kate is forced to operate to save her husband's life.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Warren Owens as Dougie Kennedy, Louise Siversen as Debbie, Banjo Clarke as Anja

Note: as has become common, several credited regulars do not appear (Kennedy, Jellay, Gill, Blanche, Papps, Fields)

Blues For Judy

Episode 5.22 (122)
W: Peter Kinloch
D: Pino Amenta

Emma's pregnant cousin, Judy McKenzie, arrives from Adelaide. She gives birth in her car then leaves the baby outside Emma's front door, unaware that Emma is staying overnight in town. Judy is later hospitalized after collapsing in the pub prompting a desperate search for her missing newborn.

Regulars: Bruce Barry as George Baxter, Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Nadine Garner as Judy McKenzie, Ben Mendelsohn as Brad Harris Kereen Ely Harper as Ellen Draper, Peter Browne as Frank Draper, Dean Nicholls as Harry, Sam Cuddihy Way as Draper Baby [Andy], Erin Richards as Judy's Baby, uncredited as Gino

Note: the second guest role for Nadine Garner (1.12) and Ben Mendelsohn (2.14)

The Claim

Episode 5.23 (123)
W: Luis Bayonas
D: Colin Budds

A woman named Lorraine dies after falling while working with Tom to repair a bridge on her property. Her death leaves her best friend Judith to pick up the pieces and fight off a claim on Lorraine's property from Judith's ex-husband and Lorraine's brother. A timely accident may solve Judith's problem. Geoff mails out medical results to the wrong patients.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Katherine Fisher as Judith, Jim Holt as Brian, Anne Phelan as Lorraine, Charles Gilroy as Wally

Note: Vikki Blanche's final appearance (she remains credited through 5.26)

A Rhyme for Reason

Episode 5.24 (124)
W: Jan Sardi
D: Colin Budds

Pip, an elderly lady who is the darling of Coopers Crossing, comes into some money. The woman is known for her philanthropy but her son-in-law takes an interest in her finances and hopes to rein in her spending by having Geoff deem her mentally unfit to manage her affairs. His wife is shocked by the length he will go to protect his future inheritance

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Betty Lucas as Phillipa (Pip), Genevieve Lemon as Libby, Gary Files as Murray

Dad's Little Bloke

Episode 5.25 (125)
W: Anne Lucas
D: Arch Nicholson

An accident involving the young son of Tom's ex-fiancée causes the family to become entangled in a web of deceit and suspicion when the boy's rare blood group calls into question the identity of his father. Initially a suspect himself, Tom uncover the truth that forces the boy's parents to make a difficult decision.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Julieanne Newbould as Tracy, Gary Sweet as Vince, Jeffrey Walker as Mikey, Kris McQuade as Caz

Notes: We saw Gary Sweet previously in 4.05 and 4.17 as a pilot. Jeffrey Walker's first known role. Round The Twist (and a guest role in the Gary Sweet drama Police Rescue) would come in 1993 and Ocean Girl in 1994. Liz Burch played his mother in series 3 and 4 of the latter. Jeffrey Walker would go on to direct Gary Sweet in the 2011 series Small Time Gangster. There a quite a few uncredited guest actors.

A Sporting Life

Episode 5.26 (126)
W: David Allen
D: Arch Nicholson

Young football hero Mal Cregan is injured in a car accident when his impaired father insists on driving home after a night of celebratory drinks at the pub. Once in hospital, Mal struggles to come to terms with the necessity of having his leg amputated to save his life.

Regulars: Gerard Kennedy as Luke Mitchell, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Terry Gill as Sgt. Carruthers, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, George Kapiniaris as D.J., Vikki Blanche as Paula Patterson, Alex Papps as Nick Cardaci, Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley

Guests: Louise Siversen as Debbie, Tom Jennings as Mal Cregan, Rob Steele as Kevin Cregan, Orfea Cecconato as Steve, Ray Warren as Sports Commentator

Note: the final episode for Rebecca Gibney