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Episode 01

Written by Peter Neale; Directed by Michael Jenkins

Christina Milano, Hartley High's young new english and history teacher, has difficulties gaining control of her first class until a brawl in the schoolyard gives her the opportunity to win the respect of her students. New student Jodie Cooper catches the eye of Nick Poulos.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Jon Pollard as Bolton; Karise Sawyers as Johnno; Jane Harders as Maureen; George Rubiu as Franco.

Episode 02

Written by Tim Gooding; Directed by Michael Jenkins

The banning of Jodie's incendiary rap song sparks a freedom-of-speech revolt among the students. Nick, Rose and Jodie lead their fellow students in a strike and Deloraine counters with the threat of suspensions for all those involved. The dispute is amicably settled with everyone getting their demands met—except for Con who doesn't get the soccer team he wanted, he does however get Danielle and Steve back together in time for Valentine's Day.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Jon Pollard as Bolton; Daniel Taylor as Brian Neasby; Ricky Natapradja & Bobby Natapradja as Musicians.

Episode 03

Written by David Pillips; Directed by Graham Thorburn

Christina gets approval for a school soccer team by volunteering to be its coach. Con borrows an amplifier from his uncle to allow Jodie to make a demo tape of her songs. Danielle creates some controversy when she asks to try out for the new soccer team. Rumours about Nick and Jodie's relationship make their way through the school.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Nicholas Garsden as Marco; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Jane Harders as Maureen; George Rubio as Franco; Daniel Taylor as Brian Neasby; John Lucantonio as Mr. Georgiou.

Episode 04

Written by Craig Wilkins; Directed by Graham Thorburn

Nick spends the night with Jodie, causing his parents to worry about his absence. Southgate helps Rivers deal with the cops when they want to question him about a stolen car. Chaka worries about her presence in the stolen vehicle being revealed to the police.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Nicholas Garsden as Marco; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Jane Harders as Maureen; George Rubio as Franco; Richard Hill as Policeman.

Episode 05

Written by Michael Cove; Directed by Ian Gilmour

After leaving home following an argument with his father, Nick moves in with Jodie and begins looking for a job so that he can drop out of school. A record company executive takes an interest in Jodie and offers her a job with a rock band in Melbourne. Christina reproaches Marco for his constant unannounced and inconsiderate drop-ins, reminding him that she lives with Yola, not him.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Nicholas Garsden as Marco; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Pat Loria as A&R Man; Daniel Taylor as Neasby

Episode 06

Written by Michael Cove; Directed by Ian Gilmour

The burden of her family responsibilities cause Chaka to behave erratically at school but attract the attention of her friends who rally to support her. Marco presses Christina to set a wedding date.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Nicholas Garsden as Marco; Craig Wing as Diego; Sharon Muskat as Juanita; Barry Donnelly as Mr. Harrison; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Damian Monk as as Arnie; Sean Garlick as Constable Withers.

Episode 07

Written by Leon Saunders; Directed by Shirley Barrett

Low morale threatens to destroy the school's poorly performing soccer team until Christina seeks help from George, a former professional player, who is reluctant to become involved. Hartley's new debating team, composed of Rose, Con, and Chaka, debate another school on the merits of Australia becoming a republic.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Christopher Baz as Longley; Russell Byne as Davo; Tim Campbell &amp Sarah Chivell as Debating Team.

Episode 08

Written by Sally Webb; Directed by Shirley Barrett

George, Nick, and Effie are devastated by Ireni's sudden and tragic death. Steve's disclosure to Nick of information regarding his mother's car accident leads Nick down a path that ends with him assaulting a police officer.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Barbara Gouskos as Helen; Francesco Coudullo as Roberto; Matthew Lilley as Constable Palazzi; Mark Fitzpatrick as Ray Morgan; Father Con as Priest.

Episode 09

Written by Tony Morphett; Directed by Andrew Prowse

Con tries to get new uniforms for the soccer team in time for their last match while his mother arranges for a woman to help out at the Poulos' home. Steve is forced to miss rugby training to sit an exam, a decision that upsets Southgate and threatens Steve's spot on the team.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Patrick Thompson as Sime; Jon Pollard as Bolton.

Episode 10

Written by Joan Sauers; Directed by Andrew Prowse

Nick hits Jodie after she confesses to a romantic fling in Melbourne. Christina's future with Marco is thrown into doubt when he announces a promotion that will take him to Perth. A new drama teacher arrives at Hartley and quickly attracts the attentions of his female students.©tzuk

Guest Star: Peter Phelps as Phil North.
Guest Cast: Nicholas Garsden as Marco; David Lane as Louis.

Episode 11

Written by Margaret Kelly; Directed by Karl Zwicky

Phil confides a secret about his past to Rose, who has a crush on him. Stella quits as the Poulos's housekeeper after getting in an argument with George in which he questions her decision to leave her failed marriage. Steve and Rivers are forced to work together when they are given the task of cleaning up the school yard when Deloraine catches them fighting.©tzuk

Guest Star: Peter Phelps as Phil North
Guest Cast: John Pollard [sic] as Bolton.

Episode 12

Written by Margaret Kelly; Directed by Karl Zwicky

Yola's attempt to advise a pregnant Nicole causes a professional crisis when the girl's condition is revealed. Rose spots Christina and Phil cavorting on the beach. On their first date, Rivers takes Chaka to an expensive restaurant.©tzuk

Guest Star: Peter Phelps as Phil North.
Guest Cast: Jennifer Hardy as Nicole; Giordano Gangle as Waiter; John Paramor as Geoff Miller; Jon Pollard as Bolton.

Episode 13

Written by Sally Webb; Directed by Ian Gilmour

After learning about Phil's past relationship with a student, Christina decides they can have no future together and Phil makes the decision to resign. Jodie rallies her fellow students to save the school's music programme. Nick's father invites Jodie to stay at the Poulos home while her rowdy sister is in town.©tzuk

Guest Star: Peter Phelps as Phil North.
Guest Cast: John Clayton as Don Summers.

Episode 14

Written by Tim Gooding; Directed by Ian Gilmour

Verbal and physical harassment over a misconstrued encounter with a young student causes Graham to have doubts about continuing to teach at Hartley. Chaka's father speaks to the students about oppression and violence. Chaka makes the difficult decision about whether to remain at Hartley or move north to Darwin with her family.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Geoff Morrell as Allan Masters; Ryan O'Hara as John Masters; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Frederick Miragliotta as Jorge Cardenes; Jason Leeuw as Boy 1; Owen Walsh as Boy 2.

Episode 15

Written by Craig Wilkins; Directed by Shirley Barrett

Their friends try to get Rose and Jack together for the school dance. Yola and Southgate are locked in a storage cupboard. Con arranges for Josie to perform at the dance.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Kulcha (the band); Joy Smithers as Cassandra; Lynda O'Brien as Teacher.

Episode 16

Written by James Lee; Directed by Shirley Barrett.

Stella's daughter Katerina shows up unexpectedly and starts making life uncomfortable for both Nick and her mother. Rose's father forbids her to continue dating Jack.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Sal Sharah as Frank; Directed by Luke Battah as Paul.

Episode 17

Written by James Lee; Directed by Shirley Barrett.

Southgate decides to resign after he reacts violently during a confrontation with Katerina. Yola's involvement with a married man bothers Christina. Con heads up the effort to make a video clip for Jodie's latest song.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Ned Manning as Marty; Yvette Alcott as Tracey; Jeremy Greenwood as Daniel.

Episode 18

Written by Helen Steel; Directed by Andrew Prowse

The head gardener at the nursery where Nick and Danielle are participating in a work experience programme has a heart attack. Con arranges for Jodie and himself to work at a recording studio and lands her a job singing jingles. A lack of attention from their respective partners helps to bring Nick and Dani together.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Graham Rouse as Mr. Warne; Nic Gazzano as Dimitri; Quinton George as Jay McBride; Alexandra Brunning as Elvie.

Episode 19

Written by Peter Neale; Directed by Karl Zwicky

While trying to earn some extra money, Rivers unknowingly buys some stolen car parts though Con, then refuses to name his supplier when the police charge him.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Robyn Moase as Bonnie Rivers; Ron Graham as Det. Monaghan; Alan Cinis as Wozza.

Episode 20

Written by Leon Saunders; Directed by Karl Zwicky

While serving as acting principal, Southgate institutes a series of strict policy changes as a means of preventing the possible closing of the school. Steve learns of Nick and Danielle's blossoming relationship while on a school trip and lands in hospital after a scuffle with Nick.©tzuk

Guest Cast: John Clayton as Don Summers.

Episode 21

Written by Tim Gooding; Directed by Ian Gilmour

A phantom blader plays a cat-and-mouse game with Southgate after the acting principal bans inline skating at Hartley; tensions are palpable among members of the gang. Jack's grades earn him an invitation to attend a selective highschool.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Jon Pollard as Bolton; Ron Graham as Detective Monaghan; Fatt Bob as Panel Beaters' manager; Rocky McDonald as Stunt Co-Ordinator; Callan Muvley, Blake Read, and Lorna Cartwright as Doubles.

Episode 22

Written by David Phillips; Directed by Ian Gilmour

After Rose announces that she is pregnant, she moves in at the Poulos's until her father, who does not want her to keep the baby, allows her to come back home. Stella teaches George to dance when he agrees to accompany her to a party. Jodie's producer tries to move Con out of the way as he makes his move on her.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Quinton George as Jay McBride; Sal Sharah as Frank Malouf

Episode 23

Written by Chris Roach; Directed by Shirley Barrett.

Con pressures Jodie into entering a televised rising stars contest but then must come up with a new act when she refuses to perform. A bet with Steve drives Rivers to break in to the school to steal an exam. Danielle applies for a job at a gym hoping to please Nick.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Andrea Moor as Greta; Charmaine Grey as P.A.; Barry Crocker as Compere; Bernard King as Judge #1; Diana Fisher as Judge #2.

Episode 24

Written by Craig Wilkins; Directed by Shirley Barrett.

Nick's election as class captain puts him in direct conflict with Southgate when he is made to come down on his friends for violantions of school policies. Con discovers that the new woman in his life has a child. Sides form up when the issue of installing condom machines in the school bathrooms is raised.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Andrea Moor as Greta; Brittany Byrnes as Rachel; Kerrie Adams as Mrs. Bishop; Karise Sawyer as Jonno.

Episode 25

Written by Sally Webb; Directed by Andrew Prowse

Danielle's first foray into modelling goes awry when the photographer manipulates her into posing nude. Con's relationship with Greta comes to an end.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Peter Kowitz as Mack Winson; Ivar Kants as Roberto; Barbara Gouskos as Helen; Andrea Moor as Greta; Gordon Weiss as Harry; Brittany Byrnes as Rachel.

Episode 26

Written by Sally Webb; Directed by Andrew Prowse

Hurt by his parents' divorce and their apparent disregard for him, Steve decides to move out and get an apartment with Rivers and Jodie. Christina makes a decision about Mack's invitation to join him in working overseas.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Peter Kowitz as Mack Winson; Robyn Moase as Bonnie Rivers; Kerry Ella as Steve's Mum; Alan Lovell as Steve's Dad; Mathhew Long as Councellor; Jim Kalimuris as Janni; Frederick Santos as Tony.

Episode 27

Written by Greg Millin; Directed by Karl Zwicky

Steve, angry after learning that he was adopted, is caught stealing from his employer and the police are called. Danielle and Jodie fight over Nick. George quits his job at the factory.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Alan Lovell as Steve's Dad; Kerry Ella as Steve's Mum; Sean Garlick as Police Constable; Christopher Bancroft as Supermarket Supervisor.

Episode 28

Written by Steve J. Spears; Directed by Karl Zwicky

Steve wants to keep a stray dog that he befriends but Deloraine and Rivers have other ideas. Stella invites Katerina to go with her to Greece.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Raymond Donald as Dog Catcher; Sweep as Dod.

Episode 29

Written by Suzanne Hawley; Directed by Rob Marchand

George is hurt by Nick and Effie's less than enthusiastic reaction to his announcement about an impending move. New teacher Sam Robinson arrives at Hartley High to fill a staffing vacancy created by Christina's departure. Effie runs away from home and winds up wandering the streets in King's Cross.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Kym Wilson as Sam Robinson; Leah Tansey as Lucky; Robyn McKenzie as Jane; Rob Hunter as Sleaze; Daniel Robey as Todd; Nicholas Forster as Rick.

Episode 30

Written by David Phillips; Directed by Rob Marchand

A wealthy girl hires Helen to cater a dinner party for her parents. George lends the Bordinos the money Roberto needs for his business. Deloraine suspends Rivers when he sees him harassing Sam.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Denise Kirby as Jacqui Weston; Joy Miller as Sonia Price; Colleen Fitzpatrick as Bibi Taggart; Paul Bertram as Noel; Tony Byrne as Auctioneer; Dorothy Tooker as Mrs. Trevor; Andrew Vial as Mr. Dunn; Jim Kalimeris as Jonni.

Episode 31

Written by Serge Lazareff; Directed by Geoff Bennett

Roberto and Helen are upset when Rocco, their eldest son, returns to town without contacting them. Lucy offers to help Steve find his birth parents. Southgate agrees to help Nick with his boxing training. Sam tries to get Rivers back in school.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Paul Rogers as Leo; Josh Picker as Tony; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Don Lazarus as Boxer; Manny Katts as Al Waters; Sean Garlick as Constable.

Episode 32

Written by David Phillips; Directed by Geoffrey Bennett

Lucy encourages Steve to continue searching for his birth mother even though contact is prohibited by law. Rivers' father convinces him to return to school. Effie contemplates dating an unpopular classmate. Nick accepts a rematch against Tony.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Don Halbert as Joe [Lawrence]; Russell Kiefel as Norm Rivers; Josh Picker as Tony; Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Ryan Lappin as Bart; Jan Merriman as Lorraine; Peter Heath as Mr. Morris; Jennifer Leslie as Register Clerk; Maree-Cherie Foti as Gina; Jenny Apostolou as Roxanne.

Episode 33

Written by James Lee; Directed by Andrew Prowse.

Rose's pregnancy complicates Hartley's plans to host the prestigious Education Awards. Con confronts his father when he lends Rocco money to help get the Shark Pool up and running rather than paying for the audio engineering programme Con is interested in.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Don Halbert as Joe; John Paramor as Mr. Miller; Jennifer Hardy as Nicole; John Clayton as Don Summers; Josh Picker as Tony; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Maree-Cherie Foti as Gina; Jenny Apostolou as Roxanne; Mala Salakas as Mrs. Muhammod; Rose Frasca as Mrs. Musumeci.

Episode 34

Written by Sally Webb; Directed by Andrew Prowse

Steve discovers that the person who has been following him is his birth mother. Rocco offers Con a job at the pool hall but then hires Jodie. Rivers' pursuit of Sam continues as he takes it upon himself to fix her motorcycle.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Don Halbert as Joe; Jan Merriman as Lorraine; Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Jon Pollard as Bolton.

Episode 35

Written by Chris Roache; Directed by Ian Gilmour

Con is discovered to have drugs in his possession when the police raid a party at the warehouse. Rivers' relationship with Sam moves into dangerous territory. Nick makes his amatuer boxing debut against Tony at the Shark Pool and wins by knockout. Con's friends try to prove his innocence.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Don Halbert as Joe; Josh Picker as Tony; Paul Rogers as Leo; Ron Graham as Detective Monaghan; Timothy West as Alexander; Tara Jakszewicz as Tanya; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Nadar Hamdan as Nick's Boxing Double; David Boyne as Tony's Trainer.

Episode 36

Written by Sally Web; Directed by Ian Gilmour

Sam and Rivers continue their affair despite warnings from Yola and must eventually pay the price when their romance is made public. Nick agrees to let Leo Fine manage him as a professional boxer but he losses Jody when she calls an end to their relationship. Sam is forced to leave her job at Hartley.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Don Halbert as Joe; Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Alexandra Brunning as Lucy; Paul Rogers as Leo; Josh Picker as Tony; Robyn Moase as Bonnie; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Ryan Lappin as Bart; Sasha Guberinic as Yob 1; Rudi Baker as Yob 2.

Episode 37

Written by Leon Saunders; Directed by Karl Zwicky

Nick refuses to believe his relationship with Jodie is over. Deloraine's office is trashed and Rivers is quickly picked as the likely suspect. Rose gives birth to a daughter in dramatic fashion at school. Rocco gets Jodie a job singing backup for a band that is about to set off on an American tour.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Don Halbert as Joe; Paul Rogers as Leo; Tai Nguyen as Jack; Sal Sharah as Frank Malouf; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Nick Meredith, Wally Budal, Simon Denny & Otto Perosi as "Decoy"; Alan Macnamara as Kovsky; Nada Hamdan as Nick Double; Emily & Nicola Freedman as Baby Tess; Frank Aldridge as Gym Attendant.

Episode 38

Written by David Phillips; Directed by Karl Zwicky

Nick sets out to win Jodie back before she leaves for the States. To no avail, Roberto tries to get Nick to drop out of his forthcoming professional bout. After his talk with Yola, Rose's father agrees to let Jack be involved in his daughter's life.©tzuk

Guest Cast: Angelo D'Angelo as Rocco; Tai Nguyen as Jack; Don Halbert as Joe; Sal Sharah as Frank Malouf; Paul Rogers as Leo; Alan Macnamara as Kovsky; Jon Pollard as Bolton; Katerina Baltar as Mary Margaret; Frank Aldridge as Gym Attendant; Rachel Keary as Nurse; Nada Hamdan as Nick Boxing Double; Johnny Atherton as Referee; Emily & Nicola Freedman as Baby Tess; Nick Meredith, Wally Budal, Simon Denny & Otto Perosi as "Decoy"