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Dangerous Waters

Episode 1.09
Aus: September 01, 2006
Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Colin Budds

Rikki lands a seemingly harmless job collecting rare fish, but when she learns the man who hired her doesn't work for the marine park but is actually a dealer selling the fish for big profits, she decides to take on the task of setting things right.

With: Cleo Massey as Kim, Deborah Coulls as Bev, Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Cory Robinson as Barry, Gavin Coleman as Hosing Man, Brad Buckley as Warehouse Man #1, Scott McLean as Warehouse Man #2, Renee Bowen as Barry's Girl

The Camera Never Lies

Episode 1.10
Aus: September 08, 2006
Written by Deb Cox
Directed by Colin Budds

A short film contest on the subject of real heroes captures the girls' imaginations. However, making a film about Emma's mother isn't Rikki's idea of fun so she decides to make her own film using her mermaid abilities to capture some impressive underwater footage. Inelligible to compete in the contest himself due to his father being one of the judges, Zane recruits Lewis to document his reenactment of his father's famous record-breaking windsurfing ride around Mako Island. When Zane gets into trouble in the shark-infested waters, Rikki is on hand to keep him safe.

With: Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Christopher Poree as Byron, Annabelle Stephenson as Miriam, Alice Hunter as Tiffany, Jamie Timony as Nate, Cleo Massey as Kim, Trent Sullivan as Elliot, Jared Robinsen as Neil, Caroline Kennison as Lisa, Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Joss McWilliam as Harrison, Damien Bryson as Young Harrison, Michael Harrrison as Kid, Chester Whiting as Boy in Lewis' film, Ian Greenleaf as Zane Windsurfing Double, Nicole Downes as Rikki Mermaid Double

Sink or Swim

Episode 1.11
Aus: September 15, 2006
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Colin Budds

Byron asks Emma for help training prior to the school swimming meet. After initially turning him down, Emma changes her mind but becomes a "heavy training dragon", all the while insisting to Rikki and Cleo that her interest has nothing to do with spending time with Byron and everything to do with seeing Zane defeated. Meanwhile, Lewis continues his experiments on the girls but Rikki doesn't like being treated like a specimen and does her best to disrupt his research.

With: Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Christopher Poree as Byron, Annabelle Stephenson as Miriam, Alice Hunter as Tiffany, Jamie Timony as Nate, Cleo Massey as Kim, Trent Sullivan as Elliot, Jared Robinsen as Neil, Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Chris Hillier as Start Official

The Siren Effect

Episode 1.12
Aus: September 22, 2006
Written by Susan MacGillicuddy
Directed by Colin Budds

After a humiliating public karaoke performance, Cleo's sudden newfound singing ability on the night of a full moon gives her friends cause for concern. Cleo's new voice gives her a mysterious Siren-like hold over the opposite sex bringing a sudden rush of admirers. While Cleo finally has the audience she's always dreamed of, her panicked father struggles to control the growing crowd.

With: Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Christopher Poree as Byron, Annabelle Stephenson as Miriam, Alice Hunter as Tiffany, Jamie Timony as Nate, Cleo Massey as Kim, Alan David Lee as Don, Deborah Coulls as Bev, Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Christine Amor as Miss Chatham, Tim Amos as Boy #1, Tom Calder as Boy #2, Dominic Deutscher as Boy #3

Note: Dominic Deutscher (Boy #3) will go on to star in the H2O spin-off series Mako Mermaids

Shipwrecked

Episode 1.13
Aus: September 29, 2006
Written by Philip Dalkin
Directed by Colin Budds

When Zane's complaint results in the enigmatic Miss Chatham being evicted from her boat at the marina, Emma invites her to stay with her family. After overhearing Miss Chatham and her concern for her "treasure", Zane pursues her boat when she departs the marina. Emma and Lewis catch up with them in time to help with a medical emergency but when Zane gets trapped on the sinking boat, Emma must risk the water to save him.

With: Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Jamie Timony as Nate, Trent Sullivan as Elliot, Jared Robinsen as Neil, Caroline Kennison as Lisa, Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Christine Amor as Miss Chatham, Steven Tandy as Hendrix

Surprise!

Episode 1.14
Aus: October 06, 2006
Written by Chris Anastassiades
Directed by Jeffrey Walker

Cleo is counting the days until her 16th birthday, fully aware that her big day can only be ruined by one thing — another of her father's embarrassing birthday parties. Zane embarks on a hunt for the "sea monster" he saw when he nearly drowned. He recruits Lewis to help but Lewis promises the girls he'll do everything he can to keep Zane well away from them and Mako Island.

With: Deborah Coulls as Bev, Alan David Lee as Don, Cleo Massey as Kim, Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Jamie Timony as Nate, Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Christopher Poree as Byron

Note: The first of 39 episodes to be directed by Jeffrey Walker who starred in two of Jonathan M Shiff's previous productions, Ocean Girl and Thunderstone

The Big Chill

Episode 1.15
Aus: October 13, 2006
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Jeffrey Walker

Emma is excelling at her new job at the JuiceNet café but when Wilfred leaves her in charge for an entire weekend, her no-nonsense managerial style puts her at odds with her newest employee — Rikki. Miriam becomes the victim of her own scheming when Emma accidentally freezes her in the café's cool room forcing the girls to put aside their differences to defrost Miriam.

With: Ariu Lang Sio as Wilfred, Alice Hunter as Tiffany, Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Annabelle Stephenson as Miriam, James Stewart as Fruit Delivery Guy, Tim McDonald as Bread Delivery Guy

Note: 'Fruit Delivery Guy' is played by James Stewart who will go on to appear in series 3 of Packed to the Rafters (2009) alongside Angus McLaren (Lewis).

Lovesick

Episode 1.16
Aus: October 20, 2006
Written by Caroline O'Meara
Directed by Jeffrey Walker

Cleo attracts the attention of a new dolphin at the marine park while rumours about her new boyfriend have her family and friends determined to discover his identity. Events come to a head when Kim overhears Cleo on the phone and mistakenly comes to the conclusion that her sister has run away with Zane to elope. Meanwhile, Zane uses Cleo to gain access to the marine park's library to continue his sea monster research.

With: Burgess Abernathy as Zane, Annabelle Stephenson as Miriam, Cleo Massey as Kim, Alan David Lee as Don, Deborah Coulls as Bev, Joss McWilliam as Harrison, Paul Bishop as Mitch

Under the Weather

Episode 1.17
Aus: October 27, 2006
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Jeffrey Walker

A sudden thunderstorm forces the girls to feign illness in order to stay home from school but by faking their symptoms too well, they attract the attention of doctors eager to study their "rare tropical disease". As the number of people in quarantine grows, Cleo's sister Kim begins to suspect a ruse but a more serious threat emerges when a specialised containment unit arrives to take the girls to a hospital for further study forcing Emma to admit everything.

With: Cleo Massey as Kim, Alan David Lee as Don, Deborah Coulls as Bev, Trent Sullivan as Elliot, Jared Robinsen as Neil, Caroline Kennison as Lisa, Kate Fitzpatrick as Dr Holt, Emelia Burns as Nurse, Eugene Gilfedder as Professor Gorman