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Bye Bye Budgie

Episode 2.01 (14)
Wed, Jun 18, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted gets a nasty shock when his anniversary gift to Greta and Bruno turns him into a condemned man.

With: Cornelia Frances as Doctor

The Big Sleeper

Episode 2.02 (15)
Wed, Jun 25, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When the house is ransacked during the night, Ted decides to set his famous Kokoda Trap to catch the culprit.

With: Tom Oliver as Clive Lomas

The Royal Visit

Episode 2.03 (16)
Wed, Jul 02, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Thel enters her meatloaf in a celebrity recipe contest and wins a visit from Graham Kennedy, Ted's meddling turns the occasion into a disaster.

Special guest: Graham Kennedy

Police Release Me

Episode 2.04 (17)
Wed, Jul 09, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards
Directed by Kevin Burston

Craig is arrested by the police at an anti-uranium demonstration but it is Ted that finds himself behind bars when he tries to clear the family name.

With: Kevin Golsby as Sergeant, Vincent Gil as Pus McKenzie

Divorce Bullpitt Style

Episode 2.05 (18)
Wed, Jul 16, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Thelma offers Bob a room when he and Merle split up again. Themla's plans for a surprise reconciliation dinner get sidetracked when she and Merle walk in on Bob's date.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle, Lenore Smith as Cathy

There's No Place Like Rome

Episode 2.06 (19)
Wed, Jul 23, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted refuses to go to Rome with Thel, she decides to take Bruno's mum with her - leaving Bruno's Dad to stay home with Ted.

With: Joseph Furst as Enzo Bertolucci, Sheila Kennelly as Rosa Bertolucci

Boom Boom Bullpitt

Episode 2.07 (20)
Wed, Jul 30, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

When the family is confined to the house because of a quarantine, Ted uses the enforced rest to practice his army reunion comedy act.

With: Doug Scroope as Peter Potter

The Miracle Of Wombat Crescent

Episode 2.08 (21)
Thu, Aug 07, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

Inspired by Thel's profitable crafting hobby, Ted devises his own get rich quick scheme but things get out of hand when the detergent he's selling door to door proves to be stronger than expected.

With: Tessa Mallos as Sister Maria

Guess Who's Burning The Dinner

Episode 2.09 (22)
Wed, Aug 13, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Bob and Merle come to stay for the weekend, Ted and Bob make a big wager - with the Kingswood going to the winner. Craig goes to a demonstration in the rain forest with his girlfriend.

With: Colin McEwan as Bob, Maggie Dence as Merle

The Bard Of Wombat Crescent

Episode 2.10 (23)
Wed, Aug 20, 1980
Wed, Jul 30, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted enters a national playwright competition, Private Bullpitt's unbelievable role in the assassination of Adolf Hitler is dramatically recreated in the lounge room for the benefit of Greta's drama teacher. Thel is determined to get a new clothesdryer.

With: Ric Hutton as Arthur King

Bury My Heart In Wombat Crescent

Episode 2.11 (24)
Wed, Aug 27, 1980
Written by Gary Reilly & Tony Sattler
Directed by Kevin Burston

After Ted applies for the sales manager's job at head office, a computer error on his pay cheque sparks an all new, power-crazy Ted Bullpitt who is determiend to lead the life of an executive, sell the Kingswood and move to Melbourne.

With: Henri Szeps as Mr. O'Grady

Illegal Eagle

Episode 2.12 (25)
Wed, Sep 17, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

When Ted decides to fight a parking fine, the legal system finds the Bullpitt style of justice unlike any other. Craig causes a stir when he comes home after a night out wearing nothing but a skirt. Craig isn't interested in his father's offer to join the RSL but someone is...

With: Kev Golsby as Sergeant, Max Meldrum as Judge

Till Yodelling Do Us Part

Episode 2.13 (26)
Wed, Sep 24, 1980
Written by Doug Edwards, Ian Heydon
Directed by Kevin Burston

Ted decides to challenge the world record for yodelling, but his practising has unintended consequences when Craig announces he's had enough and is moving out. Thel drowns her sorrows in Christmas cake before leaving to stay with Greta. Alone, Ted moves in with Craig.

With: none