Lightning Point: episode guide

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The Cane Field

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Episode 1.09
USA: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Australia: Fri, August 17, 2012
Written by Simon Butters
Directed by Colin Budds

As Zoey, Kiki and Amber head out to the Benedict cane field, owned by Brandon and Luca's family, Zoey is excited. She can't wait to show Kiki and Amber the energy anomaly she has found, deep inside the cane. But when Zoey and Kiki test the invisible Luminan energy column with their plasma card, the card's own energy field is hijacked. After the dust settles, the trio discover — they're standing in the middle of a huge crop circle.

While the girls try to figure out how to cover it up, they hear a whirring noise overhead — what is that? Brandon and Luca have discovered it too — and are flying a miniature plane with a camera attached over the intricate symbol.

Luca finally convinces Brandon — this is no human feat. There are aliens in Lightning Point!

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit

Circle of Friends

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Episode 1.10
USA: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Australia: Fri, August 24, 2012
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Colin Budds

With Luca and Brandon dangerously close to their secret, Kiki feels that they have no choice but to stick close to them, to find out what they really know. So when Madison throws a birthday party for Brandon, they have no choice but to attend. Madison is hoping to win Brandon back with her spectacular event, but when Zoey and the girls arrive, her hopes are crushed.

Brandon and Zoey are finally having some time alone where Brandon admits to her that he's adopted and feels out of place. Zoey learns they have more in common than she first thought.

While Kiki sticks by Luca, he makes a huge admission — he still has feelings for her! Kiki is swept up in the moment. But when Luca takes her to the crop circle, she thinks the game is up. Instead, Luca kisses Kiki for the first time.

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit

Close Encounter

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Episode 1.11
USA: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Australia: Fri, August 31, 2012
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Colin Budds

Zoey is sick of waiting and decides to take charge of finding a way home. Back at the cane field, Zoey and Amber test out the energy field one more time. It wasn't just there to unlock a symbol; it's a signal pathway that goes straight to Lumina!

But while Zoey and Amber are completing their tests, Brandon spies a mysterious energy cloud over the cane field… ALIENS! Before Zoey and Amber can react, Brandon barrels through the cane. Zoey runs, but makes too much noise and gives away her position. She is forced to morph into plasma form to conceal her identity. And now that Brandon has seen the alien plasma light, he is more even determined to catch them.

Luca and Kiki are closer than ever and after another magical date, Kiki admits to Amber that she's becoming almost human — and perhaps a little sad that they're close to finding a way home.

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit

Kiki Revealed

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Episode 1.12
USA: Monday, June 18, 2012
Australia: Fri, September 07, 2012
Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Colin Budds

When a storm is forecast to hit Lightning Point, Zoey and Kiki know it's time — they can send a signal through the lightning, via the energy field and back to Lumina. The trio is sad that their time together is coming to an end as they prepare to leave.

But Luca and Brandon, buoyed by Brandon's recent sighting have a plan to catch the aliens. When the storm comes they will be ready.

As Amber watches the girls send their signal through the lightning, she stumbles backwards. Energy detectors? Amber tries to call out to Kiki and Zoey — it's a trap! Luca and Brandon sprint through the cane field towards the energy surge. Suddenly, they're blasted back by an invisible force — Luca recovers first and sprints on. Kiki discovers too late that they've left their plasma card behind and goes to retrieve it, morphing into plasma form. She doesn't realise that Luca has seen the whole thing. He knows she's an alien — and he breaks her heart!

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit; uncredited as weatherman

Space Ship

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Episode 1.13
USA: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Australia: Fri, September 14, 2012
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Colin Budds

Kiki and Zoey are anxious — with no reply from Lumina and Luca knowing who they are, they're no longer safe in Lightning Point.

Suddenly, Seargent Mitchell gets a call from the local police station. There's a disturbance at the cane field. Maybe this is the signal they've been waiting for?

But when the girls arrive, they do not see the type of ship they were expecting. A fishing boat, in the middle of the cane field! What could it mean? And how will this get them home? What's worse, Brandon discovered it first and has called the international media — and they still don't know if Luca will keep their secret.

But when Seargent Mitchell reveals to Brandon that this is the same boat his parents disappeared on 13 years ago, Brandon starts to believe that aliens abducted his parents — and that the aliens on Earth could be responsible.

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit; Bob Newman as Harry Dean (uncredited), uncredited as tv reporter

Distracted

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Episode 1.14
USA: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Australia: Fri, September 21, 2012
Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Evan Clarry

Many weeks after the boat was discovered in the cane field, no clues have been found and no further message from Lumina has come. Zoey is frustrated — so she throws herself into surfing. Brandon notices her new energy on the waves and on her behalf, challenges Madison to an impromptu surf comp. But the only way Zoey can win is with Brandon's help. She reluctantly agrees…

Meanwhile, Kiki just cannot believe that the boat doesn't hold more secrets. When Amber and Luca refuse to help her, Kiki ventures to the boatyard alone — and into the domain of old alien hunter Harry Dean.

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit; Bob Newman as Harry Dean (uncredited)

Poles Apart

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Episode 1.15
USA: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Australia: Fri, September 28, 2012
Written by Simon Butters
Directed by Evan Clarry

Amber is totally excited when her crush, Josh, has noticed her at school. She's doubly excited when he asks her to help organise a Hawaiian fundraiser party for his basketball team. But when Zoey runs late from a surf lesson with Brandon, Amber accidentally stumbles into Zoey's plasma recharge. Suddenly, Amber starts affecting gravity! The only way to control the flying objects is to have Zoey next to Amber — all of the time. How can you have a romantic date with your alien best friend tagging along?

And when the trio hit the party, they will have a lot to answer for if Amber starts to take to the skies!

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Erin Mullally as Josh, Meganne West as Katie, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit

Family Ties

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Episode 1.16
Australia: Fri, October 05, 2012
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Evan Clarry

When Olivia rings Amber about a surprise waiting at home for her, Amber would never have guessed that the surprise was her dad Keith! Amber's parents may be divorced, but both Amber and Olivia love having Keith back — even Piper is in the family spirit!

Kiki and Zoey have never seen Amber so happy. But when Keith gives Amber an early birthday present — plane tickets for Amber to live in Hawaii with him, she is torn. Should she spend time with her dad, whom she misses dearly, in a tropical paradise? Or should she stay to protect her alien houseguests — and two best friends? Zoey and Kiki don't want to be a burden — perhaps they will have to make the choice for her…

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Bob Newman as Harry Dean, Craig McLachlan as Keith, Ebony Rose as Amber Hand Double, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit

Alien Attraction

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Episode 1.17
Australia: Fri, October 12, 2012
Written by Carine Chai
Directed by Evan Clarry

Luca is finally letting his guard down with Kiki again — and soon they're back to their old friendship. When Luca becomes curious about Kiki's alien powers, Kiki wastes no time in showing him some tricks with the plasma card.

Kiki cloaks Brandon's boat, sitting idle in the Benedict workshed. But after Kiki returns the ship, a strange glow emits from the deck and they finally discover that the boat did hold more secrets — a toy lighthouse.

While Kiki, Luca and Amber try to piece together the significance, Zoey is starting to warm to Brandon more and more. But when he tries to kiss her after a surfing lesson, Zoey bolts from the beach… all the way home!

With: Simone Bennett-Smith as Sgt Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Anthony Standish as Mr Phillips, Erin Mullally as Josh, Java as Piper, Elmo as Bandit

episodes 1.18 - 1.26