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The Flying Doctors: episode guide
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FreedomEpisode 9.01 (192) Jackie discovers a pair of young runaways living in the attic of her farmhouse to avoid the disapproval of their feuding families. It is a story reminiscent of 'Romeo and Juliet' with equally tragic consequences. Geoff rejoins the Flying Doctors but now finds himself working under Guy and living with Kate and the baby in what is now Guy's house. Starring: Robert Grubb as Dr. Geoffrey Standish, Lenore Smith as Sr. Kate Standish, Nikki Coghill as Sr. Jackie Crane, Sarah Chadwick as Dr. Rowie Lang, David Reyne as Dr. Guy Reid, Christopher Stollery as Capt. Johnno Johnson Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Matthew Newton as Wombat, Tempany Deckert as May Note: The first role for Tempany Deckert (Home & Away, The Secret Life of Us). We previously saw Matt Newton in ep 2.08. Nymphs & NightmaresEpisode 9.02 (193) A sighting of the 'Outback Nymph' by washed-up journo Walter Morell brings unwelcome memories rushing back for Rowie. Could it really be her childhood pal whom she left in the bush twenty years previously? Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Anne Phelan as Beryl Horden, Shane Bourne as Walter Morrrell, Jane Conroy as Nymph, Krystal May as Little Annie, Meagan Fuller as Little Rowie, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish, Kyla as Stevie Ray Out of the BlueEpisode 9.03 (194) With the demands of parenthood taking their toll on Geoff and Kate, the Standish marriage is suffering under the strain. The situation is not helped by the fact that Kate's sister, Penny, has fallen for her brother-in-law after he saves her life. The residents of Coopers Crossing await the crash of an old Soviet satellite. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish, Patsy Martin as Wife of Patient The Last DanceEpisode 9.04 (195) Clare's routine is disrupted by the arrival of an old flame who comes to town seeking investors for a business opportunity. Steve starts up a new taxi service out of Hurtle's old garage after he loses his job at the Majestic. Guy takes advantage of Vic, and his wine cellar, after he does him a favour. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Henry Salter as Hercules Humberson, Rosie Sturgess as Elsie Burrows Unfinished BusinessEpisode 9.05 (196) When a drug-resistant bacteria is found in the operating theatre, there is an outbreak of panic in the Crossing. Although Guy attempts to suppress local concerns, tact is not his strong point. Meanwhile, Rowie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and makes some life changing decisions about her relationship with Johnno. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Cliff Ellen as Bert, Rosie Sturgess as Elsie Burrows, Peter Docker as Adam Morris, Jane Norris as Mary Morris, Kevin Summers as Bob Adams, Janet Johnstone as Sandra, David Burnett as George Groves, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish JacquelineEpisode 9.06 (197) When a storm prevents Guy and Jackie from returning to Coopers Crossing after a clinic round, they are forced to stay overnight in an outstation. When they get back to town the next day tongues start to wag as Guy and Jackie recount their versions of the evening. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: none MonkeyEpisode 9.07 (198) Jackie is put in an impossible position when she discovers that talented surgeon Rex Waddington is also a morphine addict. Matters come to a head when Rex goes through withdrawal while accompanying Rowie and Johnno on a clinic run. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Geoff Morrell as Dr. Rex Waddington, Zlatko Kasumovic as Animal, Davor Dirlic as Ivan, Tahir Cambis as Vladko, Jack Perry as 'Captain', James Herron as Ritchie, Chris Lyons as Brett, Andrea Moor as Teacher [Jane McLaughlin], Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish The StrangerEpisode 9.08 (199) The residents of Coopers Crossing think they've met their first alien when a nude man wanders into Geoff's clinic in the outback. At first he just seems to be a nutcase, but it transpires that he has an extraordinary depth of knowledge about medicine, flying and mechanics. When the military arrive in town looking for him, matters begin to get a whole lot stranger. Meanwhile, Nancy wrangles Penny and Steve into helping with the census. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Brian Vriends as Man, Mark Pegler as Captain, Simon Woodward as Soldier, Helen Trenos as Miss Ionnades, Brandon McLean as Kid No. 1, Alex Darton as Kid No. 2 The ChristeningEpisode 9.09 (200) As Geoff and Kate prepare for their baby's christening, memories are recalled of friends, past and present. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Special Guests: Andrew McFarlane, Liz Burch, Rebecca Gibney, Peter O'Brien, Brett Climo, George Kapiniaris, Alex Papps, Vikki Blanche, Bruce Barry, Pat Evison, Terry Gill, Max Cullen Guests: Chloe Kimball as Scarlett Standish, John Mortimore as Minister With: John English, Vince Martin, Terry Donovan, Sydney Jackson, Louise Siversen, Marion Heathfield, Graham Dow, Tina Bursill Notes: a clip show about Geoff and Kate's relationship to highlight the series' 200th episode. The Special Guests and Withs appear in flashbacks. The Good BookEpisode 9.10 (201) The discovery of a 19th-century journal belonging to pioneer Captain Henry Cooper breathes new life into recession-hit Coopers Crossing. A celebration is held to mark the town's 150th anniversary bringing a host former residents back to the town. This includes George Baxter who comes looking to reclaim the journal. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Special Guest Appearances by: Andrew McFarlane as Dr. Tom Callaghan, Liz Burch as Dr Chris Randall, Bruce Barry as George Baxter, George Kapiniaris as D.J, Rebecca Gibney as Emma Patterson, Terry Gill as Jack Carruthers Guests: Richard Cordner as Ray, Roy Edmunds as Bus Driver, Kelvin Barnes as Grant Patterson, Delaney Unwin as Kirsty Patterson, Marty Fields as Musician My Little PatchEpisode 9.11 (202) Guy gets in over his head when he answers a call for help from a young Koori boy, caught between two cultures, whose grandfather is dying of cancer. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Ernie Dingo as Eric, Luke Carroll as Cameron, Daniel Haritos as Sam, James McKenna as Spider, Peter Clarke as Phillip, 'Smokey' Edward Murray as Munya, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Notes: the first known role for Luke Carroll (pictured) Two Splatt ShuffleEpisode 9.12 (203) A travelling medical salesman is involved in an accident and his double life is revealed when two women turn up claiming to be his wife. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Ritchie Singer as Barney Splatt, Colleen Hewett as City Cynthia, Robyn Gibbes as Country Cynthia, Jacob Kino as Mars, Eric McKibbin as Ray, Rian McLean as Gavin, Desiree Munro as Jessica, Brenda Palmer as Mrs. Bell SecretsEpisode 9.13 (204) When Rowie is swept off her feet by the handsome and wealthy Andrew Abbott. Meanwhile, a man threatens to kill his wife and child out of desperation when he can no longer go on with the guilt of his financial debt. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Christopher Morsley as Andrew Abbott, Phillip Parslow as Frank Lang, Kristina Schofield as Elanie Lang, Jacqueline Boyle as Skye Lang, Jacqueline Kott as Mrs. Abbott, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish The Games We PlayEpisode 9.14 (205) Guy attempts to diagnose the puzzling symptoms of a new young patient. Meanwhile, Coopers Crossing is buzzing with excitement over the cricket match of the decade. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Mike Bishop as Harold Jacobs, Terry Brittingham as Simmo, Kris Karahisarlis as Mark Stavros, Toula Tzoras as Mrs. Paspali, Justin D'Orazio as Christo Papali, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish, with Merv Hughes Bone ChinaEpisode 9.15 (206) The residents of Coopers Crossing feel uneasy when killer Matt Samuels is released from prison, and Kate insists on driving him home, unaccompanied. Geoff flexes his culinary muscles as he embarks on a restaurant venture. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Colin Moody as Matt Samuels, Sarah Peirse as Elizabeth Samuels, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Johnno Be GoodEpisode 9.16 (207) Johnno makes a revealing pilgrimage back to Melbourne following the death of his father. Guy and Steve attempt to do Johnno a favour by renovating his house but things don't go quite as planned. Geoff treats a patient with a placebo and Penny looks for a missing leg. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Betty Bobbitt as Jo Magee, Peter Black as Cooly, Jane Longhurst as Tracy Longford, Brian M. Logan as Tiny, Stephen Hall as Nuggett, Glen Torrens as Sam Longford, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish, Sally McKenzie as Patsy [uncredited], uncredited as Dotty, et al. Lost RainbowsEpisode 9.17 (208) A desperate radio message for help lures Rowie across country on horseback through rough terrain to what may be a hoax call. Involving herself with the family, Rowie finds herself navigating a delicate situation. Vic becomes a local hero when he fights the closure of the town's bank. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Jan Friedl as Nell Hawker, Bernadette Walsh as Susan Hawker, Harold Baigent as Joe Kelly, Daniel Bowden as Spider, Daniel Harrison as Sam, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Broken PromisesEpisode 9.18 (209) Geoff admits to hospital an exhausted bride to give her some much-needed rest which also gives her a chance to reflect on what she really wants. Guy and Jackie go out to look for Steve when he fails to return from a call to attend to a disabled truck delivering the food and drink for the wedding. As more people go out to the site to check on things, a festive atmosphere quickly grows. Guy and Jackie make their relationship official. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: George Mallaby as Malcolm Harrison, Hilary Henshaw as Lorraine Harrison, Yves Stenning as Hugh Montgomery, Laura Keneally as Emily Harrison, Wilbur Wilde as Thursday, Jo Kennedy as Eve Rutherton, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Visitors WelcomeEpisode 9.19 (210) When a group of Japanese tourists arrive in Coopers Crossing the locals go out of their way to make them feel welcome but the jovial mood of the town is disrupted when one of the tourists is attacked. Johnno's abusive mate is confronted with the consequences of his actions. Penny finds herself with an admirer.©tzuk Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Jeff Truman as Barry, Daniel Taylor as Luke, Muro as Toshi, Miki Oikawa as Naoko, Akinori Matsumoto as Akira, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Note: we previously saw Muro as Toshi in episode 8.04 Yesterday's NewsEpisode 9.20 (211) A television crew follows the doctors as they go about their work, until a fatal plane crash brings them an all-too-real-life experience. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Debbie Byrne as Anthea Griffin, Robin Cumming as Archie Logan, Paul English as Haydn Cunningham, Tim Allen as Pilot, David James as Hugh Conway, Paul Biggs as David, Lois Collinder as Mabel, Taylia & Courtney Fletcher as Scarlett Standish Dirty LinenEpisode 9.21 (212) Penny's labour negotiating skills are put to the test when the hospital's washing machines break down and the workers go on strike. Steve falls for school teacher Jane McLaughlin only to learn they don't want the same thing from the relationship. Nancy is run off her feet doing laundry for the hospital.©tzuk Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Andrea Moor as Jane McLaughlin, Colette Mann as Trisha, Peter Adams as Artie Blake, Cheryl Ballantine as Rita, Stacey Valkenburg as School Girl, Jo Kennedy as Eve Rutherton [uncredited] Notes: we just saw George Mallaby in 9.18, now we see his Cop Shop co-star Peter Adams make a guest appearance while Rowena Wallace (Mallaby's on-screen wife in Cop Shop) will be in 9.28. Prisoner alumna Colette Mann heads up the laundry workers. Chasing RainbowsEpisode 9.22 (213) Assisting remotely with a crisis on board a Naval ship, clashes with Guy, and continuing problems with her ailing father lead Rowie to question her current situation. Will she resign from the RFDS? Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Desmond Kelly as Alf Lang, Alan Fletcher as Austin Bennett, Jo Kennedy as Eve Rutherton, Erwin Maryoto as Chan, Debbie Fraser as Ros, Iris Wise Mallia as Emma, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Uncle CyranoEpisode 9.23 (214) As Steve pursues his infatuation with local schoolteacher Jane, she goes to Guy with shattering news. Guy is torn between professional and personal loyalty — should he tell Steve the truth? And what about Penny? Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Andrea Moor as Jane McLaughlin, Daniel Haritos as Sam, Daniel Bowden as Spider, Kiri James as Linda, Kevin Dane Barber as Podger, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Luck Of The DrawEpisode 9.24 (215) Geoff has to choose between flying out to deliver a premature baby or diverting to attend to Steve whose condition is rapidly deteriorating after being bitten by a snake. The decision puts him offside with Jackie who thinks he made the wrong choice. Kate hopes having Vic as the new Shire president will be good news for funding of the Community Centre but he's not the ally she hoped for. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Barry Sorrell as Tom Schockley, Ken Bristow as Vern, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish, uncredited as Sue Healy Trouble With M.E.Episode 9.25 (216) When hard-working farmer Matt Sheridan complains of tiredness, Guy is convinced that he's suffering from stress, while Rowie thinks it has to be physical. As the two clash, the base's atmosphere grows ever more tense. Is Coopers Crossing big enough for both of them? Meanwhile, Vic undertakes a series of risky activities he dreamt of as a child. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Bill Young as Matt Sheridan, Jennifer Jarman-Walker as Olivia Sheridan, Lois Collinder as Mabel, Bill Brunette as Herb The AccompliceEpisode 9.26 (217) A charming stranger endears himself with the locals who are unaware of his dark past. When the man is hospitalised after an accident at the garage, Geoff and Guy investigate an attempt on his life by one of the nurses. Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Jo Kennedy as Eve Rutherton, Graham Harvey as Joey Conway, Vic Gordon as Mr. Freeman, Linda Rowlands as Nurse Elizabeth Blind ObsessionEpisode 9.27 (218) When Claire meets her secret admirer, she finds herself caught up in the complex relationship between a blind man and his brother. Rowie is ready to leave the RFDS and Coopers Crossing after learning Guy tried to have her transferred.©tzuk Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Danny Adcock as Cliff Bishop, David Letch as Simon Bishop WimpEpisode 9.28 (219) Steve must defend himself in court on manslaughter charges after he is goaded into a fight and his opponent dies. It is a difficult trial and by the end, Steve is questioning his own innocence.©tzuk Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Arthur Dignam as Royce Phelan QC, Michael George Dyson as Clerk, Gus Mercurio as Happy, Justine Saunders as Magistrate Krumm, Rowana Wallace as Pauline Giglia QC, Glenn William as Billy Blake VisionariesEpisode 9.29 (220) Shire president Vic enters Coopers Crossing in a Tidy Town contest. The controversial plan includes a bikini-clad parking inspector to attract toursits. A pregnant woman is concerned for the health of her unborn child after she is exposed to hazardous farm chemicals. Vic is admitted to hospital after he collapses. Rowie learns of Guy's relationship with Penny.©tzuk Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Zoe Bertram as Sally, Gregory Carroll as Greg, Douglas Hedge as Ernie, Robert Forza as Jack, Daniel Haritos as Sam, Michelle McClatchey as Raylene, Andrew Beresford as Surfie, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Standish Life LessonsEpisode 9.30 (221 - series finale) On the eve of his daughter's first birthday, Geoff enlists the help of his friends to makes a series of recordings for Scarlett of the ten life lessons that his father gave to him. Penny tries to do right by a elderly patient she once teased as a child. Geoff faces a moral dilemma when Jackie tells him she's planning to propose to Guy. Rowie decides it is time for her to leave Coopers Crossing.©tzuk Regulars: Maurie Fields as Vic Buckley, Val Jellay as Nancy Buckley, Sophie Lee as Penny Wellings, Paul Kelman as Steve Macauley, Beverley Dunn as Clare Bryant Guests: Mary Canny as Dolores, Caitlin Morris as Pregnant Woman [Jane], Peter Hathaway as Husband, Peter Clarke as Stockman, Linda Rowland as Nurse, Emma & Hannah Cotching as Scarlett Note: the stories of the Royal Flying Doctors Service continue in the 1992 spin-off series RFDS and the 2021 reboot of the same name. Series 8 | Series 9 |
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