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The Thirty Year Itch

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Episode 1.01
Wed, Jan 30, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Greta and Bruno celebrate their first anniversary with a memorable dinner at her parents' home. Thelma tries to improve her and Ted's love life by buying a copy of 'More Joy of Sex'.

With: none

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

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Episode 1.02
Wed, Feb 06, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Thelma and Greta go to Melbourne for a wedding, Thelma arranges, much to Ted's dismay, for Bruno to move in and cook for Ted.

With: none

Willow Talk

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Episode 1.03
Wed, Feb 13, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When willow tree next door grows in and cracks Ted's driveway and drops leaves all over the Kingswood, Bruno and Ted's loathed brother Bob, the Datsun dealer, solve the problem in a stunning way.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle

My Son the Fairy

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Episode 1.04
Wed, Feb 20, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted's belief that "all actors are fairies" is strengthened when he discovers that Craig is the lead in the Med Students Revue and is starting to act strangely. Thelma takes driving lessons.

With: none

Lest We Forget the Rissoles

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Episode 1.05
Wed, Feb 27, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted's plans for an ANZAC Day reunion of the 2nd Field Kitchen go wrong when his old mate, Donger Jackson arrives.

With: Max Cullen as Donger Jackson

The Shares of the Fisherman

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Episode 1.06
Wed, Mar 05, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted learns that Thelma has saved $5000 to buy a Datsun, he insists on investing it wisely and to Thel's dismay, buys shares in an unknown offshore oil company, Mullet Offshore Oil.

With: Candy Raymond as Fiona Beaumont

Aerial Warfare

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Episode 1.07
Wed, Mar 12, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted's running battle with the kids at the Catholic school develops into full scale war when the Kingswood's aerial is broken off. Greta comes home after an arguement with Bruno over an expensive pair of shoes and learns the "facts of life" from her mother. Sister Maria pays Ted a visit to smooth things over.

With: Tessa Mallos as Sister Maria

Cold Finger

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Episode 1.08
Wed, Mar 19, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted refuses to spend money on a plumber to fix a dripping tap because he want to buy a new "Green Monster" anti-theft device for the Kingswood, he promises Thel he'll fix the tap himself. Thelma liberates herself when she buys herself a Datsun.

With: none

Sprung Fever

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Episode 1.09
Wed, Mar 26, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted and Thel return unexpectedly from a weekend away, they find Craig has his girlfriend staying overnight.

With: Liddy Clark as Jennifer, Don Pascoe as Mr O'Brien

The Importance Of Being Jim

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Episode 1.10
Wed, Apr 02, 19801980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

While Thel rushes off to Brisbane to comfort Merle after her breakup with Bob, Bob takes Ted out for a night on the town with some girls.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Lorna Lesley as Cheryl, Deborah Gray as Susie

His Bach Is Worse Than His Bite

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Episode 1.11
Wed, Apr 09, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

After Ted's dear old Aunty Pearl dies, there is tension in the family when she leaves a piano to be shared by Ted and Bruno.

With: Robert Hughes as Solicitor

Just A Giggolo

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Episode 1.12
Wed, Jun 04, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted overhears Thel discussing some secret arrangements with a strange man, he jumps to the conclusion that she's having an affair. Ted asks Bruno for help to plan a special evening to win her back.

With: Peter Whitford as Salesman [Bill]

Car Wars

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Episode 1.13
Wed, Jun 11, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Thel has a prang in the Datsun and is rushed to hospital, Greta and Bruno move in to look after Ted.

With: Robina Beard as Marj