Offspring: episode guide


Outside of the Comfort Zone

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Episode 4.01 (40)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Ratings: 868,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Emma Freeman

As Series Four of Offspring begins, Nina is 12 weeks pregnant to her partner, anaesthetist Patrick Reid. Having recovered from the initial shock of her surprise pregnancy, Nina embarks on a mission to bring order to all areas of her life before the baby arrives. But her desire for a perfect pregnancy and home life are quickly disrupted by complications at work and the bedlam created by the ever expanding Proudman family.

Nina and Patrick prepare for parenthood as Billie struggles to cope with Nina's pregnancy. Meanwhile, a new arrival sparks interest at the hospital.

Starring: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Matthew Le Nevez, Deborah Mailman, Eddie Perfect, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper, Lachy Hulme, John Waters

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, Clare Bowditch as Rosanna

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Thomas Tyler Fisher as Max, Carla Kissane as Max's Mother, Grant Carter as Max's Father, Olivia Connolly as Missy, Mark Davis as Rod, Lira Mollison as Missy's Newborn, Lachlan Rose as Fitzroy Cyclist, Stacey Katona as Pregnant Woman; Nick Martyn and Vincenzo Ruberto as Studio Musicians

Second Chances

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Episode 4.02 (41)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Ratings: 798,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Emma Freeman

Nina discovers Patrick's mysterious past whilst Billie fights to take over the family business.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, Clare Bowditch as Rosanna

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Kamahl as Dr Bandari; Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Mark Gambino as Studio Technician, Corinne Davies as Kate's Assistant, Philli Anderson as Nina Stunt Double; Nick Martyn, Vincenzo Ruberto as Studio Musicians

Truth Time

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Episode 4.03 (42)
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Ratings: 737,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Christine Bartlett, Michael Lucas
Directed by Emma Freeman

Nina and Patrick try to solve their problems without resorting to sex, at the same time as Nina's forced to tell Patrick the truth about Eloise. Plus, Darcy and Cherie have a big announcement.

Special Guest: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge; Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Dailan Evans as Photographer, Jasmine & Holly Edwards as Isabella, David Evans as Jazz Musician #1, Mark Elton as Jazz Musician #2, Julien Wilson as Jazz Musician #3

Keeping It in the Family

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Episode 4.04 (43)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Ratings: 847,000 viewers (10th)
Written by Michael Lucas
Directed by Shireley Barrett

Tension runs high between Nina and Darcy as he prepares for his road trip with Cherie. Also, Jimmy tries to keep it in the family by applying for a job as Billie's real estate underling.

Special Guests: Clare Bowditch as Rosanna, Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro; Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Holly & Jasmine Edwards as Isabella Reid; Lily & Jasmine Woods as Stella; Nino Negrin as Lollypop Man, Mark Gambino as Studio Technician, Ivy Fox as Nurse

The Things We Do for Love

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Episode 4.05 (44)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Ratings: 770,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Shirley Barrett

Nina is confronted by the nature of Eloise's crush. Billie insists she and Mick meet the press as a power couple and Jimmy's inspired by a new business venture.

Starring: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Matthew Le Nevez, Eddie Perfect, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper, Lachy Hulme

Special Guests: Clare Bowditch as Rosanna, Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Celia Pacquola as Ange; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Matt Preston as Himself, Nick Dutt as Butcher, Anna Samson as Claire, Fiona Harris as Jolene, Guy Greenstone as Craig, Eden Thomas as Jolene's Newborn, Lee Stain as Tattooist

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Difficulty

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Episode 4.06 (45)
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Ratings: 647,000 viewers (19th)
Written by Samantha Strauss
Directed by Ben Chessell

Nina and Patrick deal with a rather difficult house guest as Billie attempts to cover her business woes.

Special Guests: Clare Bowditch as Rosanna, Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, John Waters as Darcy Proudman

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Celia Pacquola as Ange, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Lesley Coleman as Sally, Noonan's Receptionist; Nick Martyn as Mick's Drummer, Nick Stribakos as Board Member #1, Peter Mountjoy as Board Member #2

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Smoking Situations

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Episode 4.07 (46)
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Ratings: 696,000 viewers (18th)
Written by Leon Ford
Directed by Ben Chessell

Nina's best intentions with the Reid family cause several rifts in both the Reid and Proudman families. Meanwhile, Billie struggles to work under a new boss, as well as a damaging magazine article.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Celia Pacquola as Ange, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont, Nicholas Hope as Tadgh Reid; Ben & Sam Hunter, Teah Whalan, Cleo Mete as Alfie Proudman; Jasmine & Holly Edwards as Isabella, Meda Royall as Pregnant Woman, Peter Hatherley as Suspicious Woman, Kai Smythe as Customer #1, Lou Endicott as Customer #2, Michelle Nussey as Customer #3, Sam Kaudinya as Delivery Man, Manisha Bhargava as Delivery Woman

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Freaking the Freak Out

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Episode 4.08 (47)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Ratings: 711,000 viewers (10th)
Written by Michael Lucas
Directed by Kate Dennis

Nina wonders if her pregnancy with Patrick is enough to keep them together; Patrick struggles with Kate's decision to see her abusive ex-partner Dean; Billie is confronted by Mick's popularity.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, Clare Bowditch as Rosanna

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Leon Ford as Dean; Jasmine & Holly Edwards as Isabella, Roz Hammond as Maryjeanne, Zoe Boesen as Claudia, Tory West as Sally, Levi Rosta as Sally's Newborn, Maddy Jevic as Michelle (Concert Girl #1), Gemma-Ashley Kaplan as Chloe (Concert Girl #2), Joe Mitchell as Concert Security Guy, Nelu Jayawardena as Pediatrician, Laura Dunemann as Denise, Amelia Rose Gillard as Nina's Fantasy Daughter, Felicity Steel as Yoga Instructor, Julie Svensen as Shay-Ann, Nick Martyn as Mick's Drummer, Vincenzo Ruberto as Mick's Bass, Scott Jackson as Café Waiter

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Numbing the Pain

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Episode 4.09 (48)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Ratings: 625,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Kate Dennis

A dream about counsellor Lawrence has Nina questioning her relationship with Patrick. Billie embarks on a new career and heads for self-destruction. The nurses help Eloise with her love life.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro, Robbie Magasiva as Ugly Pete, David Roberts as Phil D'arabont, Jonathan & Patrick Pilkington as Alfie Proudman, Jan Frazer as Carpark Customer, Wilhelmina Stracke as 2nd Carpark Woman, Ferdinand Hoang as Carpark Supervisor, Naomi Rukavina as Chelsea, Dean Kirkright as Jonah, Angelique Georgakis as Chelsea's Newborn, Alison Adriano as Eloise's Club Friend, Catherine Larcy as Geraldine's Club Friend, Suey Cooper as Lawrence's Lady Friend

Matters of the Heart

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Episode 4.10 (49)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Ratings: 723,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Debra Oswald, Jonathan Gavin, Charlie Garber
Directed by Jennifer Perrott

Nina and Patrick struggle to negotiate the role of the ever present Proudmans in their life together. Meanwhile, Billie is in damage control after her night out on the town.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, John Waters as Darcy Proudman

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro, Malorie O'Neill, Jonathan & Patrick Pilkington as Alfie Proudman, Maria Coviello as Dancing School Woman, Zac & Artie Spyropoulos as Nina's Baby, Montague Fletcher as Newborn, Nelu Jayawardena as Pediatrician, Mitzi McRae as African Dance Choreographer

Dialing Up the Crazy

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Episode 4.11 (50)
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Ratings: 874,000 viewers (9th)
Written by Michael Lucas
Directed by Jennifer Perrott

The Proudman family implodes when Nina and Patrick's counselling session goes public.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, Clare Bowditch as Rosanna Harding

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro; Jonathan & Patrick Pilkington as Alfie Proudman; Jasmine & Holly Edwards as Isabella Reid; Sylvie De Crespigny as Marketing Woman, William Weatheritt as Barman, Amos Phillips as Guy, Laura Crennan as Shop Lady, Nick Karasavvidis as Mick's Drummer, Vincenzo Ruberto as Mick's Bass, Alison Adriano as Eloise's Date, Karla Hillam as Cheyne, Ba Aliou as Dancer #1, Nicholas Phillips as Dancer #2, Chris Sackett as Dancer #3, Nadiah Idris as Rap Choreography

Goodbye Patrick

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Episode 4.12 (51)
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
Ratings: 1.057 million viewers (4th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Emma Freeman

Billie and Mick's relationship strains under the weight of her infidelity.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, Clare Bowditch as Rosanna Harding

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro; Jonathan & Patrick Pilkington as Alfie Proudman; Jasmine & Holly Edwards as Isabella Reid; Em Rusciano as Alex, Lawrence Leung as Elvis Kwan, Maude Davey as Dr Samir, Samantha Morley as Hospital Counsellor, Austin Turner as Benji, Amanda Presta as Ali, Lenny Fairbairn as Ali's Newborn, Desmond Chiam as Medical Resident, Sam Herde as Orderly, Greg Stone as Dr Brian, Jarrod Medwin as Trey, Kate Mitchell as Penny, Joshua Needham as Penny's Partner, Graham Jahne as Car Driver, Chris Weir as Patrick's Stunt Double

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The Bond Between Sisters

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Episode 4.13 (52)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Ratings: 1.106 million viewers (3rd)
Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Emma Freeman

Nina prepares for the biggest day of her life. Meanwhile, Mick goes on a search to bring Billie home.

Special Guests: Garry McDonald as Dr Phillip Noonan, Deborah Mailman as Cherie Butterfield, John Waters as Darcy Proudman

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Caren Pistorius as Eloise Ward, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Kevin Hofbauer as Joseph Green, Celia Pacquola as Ange Navarro, Nicholas Hope as Tadgh Reid, Freya Stafford as Jodie; Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman; Jonathan & Patrick Pilkington as Alfie Proudman; Jasmine & Holly Edwards as Isabella Reid; Ngaire Dawn Fair as Tahlia (Baby Shop Assistant), Travis Gillet as Baby Shop Father, Judith Clarke as Baby Shop Mother, Jane Bayly as Helen, Hannah Fredericksen as Lily (at the Spa), Tony Nikolakopoulos as Harry, Rachel Dunham as Margery, Rosemary Johns as Timid Lady, Jake Griffiths as Patrick's Friend, Hannah & Summer Colafella as Nina's Newborn