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Episode 1.01

NZ: Wed, July 20, 2011 (8.30)
NZ Ratings: 516,300 viewers
Written by Rachel Lang, Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Mark Beesley

Quiz night is all about questions: Can Mac save his marriage? Why does Brian hate Michelle? And can losers in love ever become winners?

Starring: Nicole Whippy as Michelle, Debbie Newby-Ward as Emma, Brian Stang as Brian, Tandi Wright as Catherine, Shane Cortese as Mac

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Anne, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Simon Mead as Noah, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Sophie Nathan as Tall Girl, Richard Knowles as Richard, Mike Edward as Adam, William Johnson as William, Barnie Duncan as Scotty

Episode 1.02

NZ: Wed, July 27, 2011
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Mark Beesley

It's game on as Michelle goes into battle with her ex for what she loves most; Mac takes on his nemesis; and Emma breaks her losing streak.

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Michael Morris as Darren, Catherine Boniface as Louise, Barnie Duncan as Scotty, Damien Avery as Al, Katrina Wesseling as Tammy, Rob Williams as Troy, Simon Mead as Noah, Dylan Holmes as Frank

Episode 1.03

NZ: Wed, August 03, 2011
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Murray Keane

Brian has the chance to recapture his past and the girl of his dreams, and Mac goes head to head with family, career — and quiz team Rankin.

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Sally Stockwell as Jenna, Will Hall as Cory, Arthur Meek as Felix, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Duncan Armstrong as Robert, Andrea Kelland as Irene, Veronica Brady as Susie; Katherine Kennard as Jo (uncredited)

Episode 1.04

NZ: Wed, August 10, 2011
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

A new team member sets the cat among the pigeons for Catherine and Mac. And Emma's latest romance is a loaded gun when it comes to Brian.

With: Elizabeth Hawthorne as Anne, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Flynn Allan as Caleb, Phil Peleton as Andrew, Richard Knowles as Richard, Will Hall as Cory, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah

Episode 1.05

NZ: Wed, August 17, 2011
Ratings: 391,760 viewers
Written by Nick Ward, Rachel Lang
Directed by Mark Beesley

New sexy adversaries lead Brian into dangerous liaisons. And Michelle finds war can have its upside.

With: Michael Morris as Darren, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Katrina Wesseling as Tammy, Kayte Ferguson as Rosanna, Will Hall as Cory, Ashleigh Keating as Talia, Romy Hooper as Courtney, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Phil Peleton as Andrew, Barnie Duncan as Scotty, Jack Sergeant as Herbie

Episode 1.06

NZ: Wed, August 24, 2011
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Mark Beesley

Mac fears for Catherine's mum when an old reprobate hits town; Brian wants to get rid of an interloper — but is it too late to save Emma?

With: Ray Woolf as Micky, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Phil Peleton as Andrew, Flynn Allan as Caleb, Justin Curry as Repo Man, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Anne, Manon Blackman as Celeste

Episode 1.07

NZ: Wed, August 31, 2011
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by John Laing

A family crisis for Catherine and Mac leads to big revelations and a big opportunity. But what are Brian and Emma up to back in town?

With: Ray Woolf as Micky, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Anne, Carolyn Dando as Georgia, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Gary Young as Dr Yang, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Scott Harding as Hotel Proprietor, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Kelson Henderson as Craig

Episode 1.08

NZ: Wed, September 07, 2011
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by John Laing

Is Michelle is on top of her game — or on a crash course to disaster? And Emma forces Brian to face his demons.

With: Aidee Walker as Kim, Barnie Duncan as Scotty, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Michael Morris as Darren, Kirsten Ibbestson as Huia, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Nicole Thomson as Alisha, Maggie Tarver as Donna

Episode 1.09

NZ: Wed, September 14, 2011
Written by Kate McDermott & Rachel Lang
Directed by John Laing

Catherine gets a visit from Celeste's father, Jules; Mac finds out that Jo is pregnant; and Brian's determination to win at all costs has Emma worried.

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Tim Balme as Jules, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Simon Mead as Noah, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Carolyn Dando as Georgia, Mike Edward as Adam, Calvin Tuteao as Matiu

Episode 1.10

NZ: Wed, September 21, 2011
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Peter Salmon

Mac gets an offer from a younger woman, and Michelle takes the Sex On A Stick girls speed dating, with interesting results.

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Morgana O'Reilly as Alison, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Anne, Maggie Tarver as Donna, Gavin Strawhan as Pervy Guy, Coen Falke as Argumentative Guy, Kelson Henderson as Craig, Dean Butler as John The DJ, Calvin Tuteao as Matiu, Tim Balme as Jules

Episode 1.11

NZ: Wed, September 28, 2011
Written by Kate McDermott & Rachel Lang
Directed by Peter Salmon

Michelle's dangerous behaviour leads her to a crisis, and Brian plays match maker for Emma — but is Craig really Mr Perfect?

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Kama Brown as Yoga Instructor, Kelson Henderson as Craig, Maia Potier as Barmaid, James Kupa as Father Jacob, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Morgana O'Reilly as Alison

Episode 1.12

NZ: Wed, October 05, 2011
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Murray Keane

The team is in crisis as Brian is the root of all evil; Michelle and Emma are boycotting; and Mac and Catherine make big romantic discoveries.

With: Morgana O'Reilly as Alison, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Tim Balme as Jules, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Will Hall as Cory, Nicole Thomson as Alisha, Maggie Tarver as Donna, Aleni Tufugo as Bouncer, Calvin Tuteao as Matiu, Mike Edward as Adam, Lee Smith-Gibbons as Reporter

Episode 1.13

NZ: Wed, October 12, 2011
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Murray Keane

Emma's big news is a wake-up call for Brian, and when tragedy strikes Mac, the team have big reasons to pull together.

With: Tim Balme as Jules, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Simon Mead as Noah, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Joel Herbert as Constable Haynes, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Kelson Henderson as Craig, Murray Keane as Caretaker, Queenie Samuel as Sophie, Mike Edward as Adam