Playing for Keeps: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Episode 2.01 (9)

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Wed, October 16, 2019
???,000 viewers (23rd)
Written by Claire Phillips
Directed by Scott Major

Everyone’s favourite WAGs are back and they’re bringing the most shocking scandals, delicious drama, scorching heat and outrageous controversies with them.

Rebuilding after the devastating events of Season One, it’s time for a new direction for our five phenomenal women and the men in their lives and everyone will find themselves playing very different roles this time around. And, with a new WAG in the mix, the status quo is about to be turned wildly on its head. Strap yourselves in: this is set to be a scandalous and bumpy ride.

Starring: Madeleine West as Kath Rickards, Annie Maynard as Maddy Cochrane, Cece Peters as Paige Dunkeley, Olympia Valance as Tahlia Woods, Isabella Giovinazzo as Jessie Davies, Kevin Hofbauer as Travis Cochrane, George Pullar as Daniel Fletcher, Jackson Gallagher as Connor Marrello, Ethan Panizza as Rusty O'Reilly, Ben Chapple as Liam Flynn, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Brian Rickards

With: Jess Bush as Kendall Pereira, Peter Feeney as John Minindi, Neil Melville as Bob Macklevee, Nicole Coombs as Nila, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane, Jett Kern as JJ Davies, Layla O'Keefe as Georgie Davies, Marta Kaczmarek as Frederika, Christina-Rose Caveleri as Waiter #1, Lauren-Anne Kempster as Reporter #1, Paul Rochford as Liam Driver Double

Episode 2.02 (10)

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Wed, October 23, 2019
221,000 viewers (28th)
Written by Ainslie Clouston
Directed by Scott Major

With an injury that can't be disguised, Kath brainstorms how Liam is supposed to front a televised Southern Jets leadership press conference.

With: Alex Williams as Shane Manrara, Jess Bush as Kendall Pereira, Nick Russell as Brody Schneider, Peter Feeney as John Minindi, Neil Melville as Bob Macklevee, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane, Jett Kern as JJ Davies, Layla O'Keefe as Georgie Davies, Hannah Fredericksen as Bianca, Jude Beaumont as Dallas, Marc Desengano as Media Manager John, Ronn Kurtz as Floor Manager, Lauren-Anne Kempster as Reporter #1, Rob Alec as Smiling Guy, Clayton Bitaks as Nightclub Photographer, Daniel Reader as Mountain Man, Andres Millan as Flamingo Shirt Man

Episode 2.03 (11)

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Wed, October 30, 2019
???,000 viewers (28th)
Written by Nicky Arnall
Directed by Ian Watson

Kath braces for a baptism of fire as the new president of the Southern Jets, and Tahlia hits a snag in the development of her swimsuit line which requires a battle with her former mother-in-law.

With: Alison Whyte as Diane Marrello, Nick Russell as Brody Schneider, Peter Feeney as John Minindi, Neil Melville as Bob Macklevee, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane, Tom Wren as Oliver Jansen, Hannah Fredericksen as Bianca, Lucy Lovegrove as Annabel Ford, Syd Zygier as Skye Edwards

Episode 2.04 (12)

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Wed, November 06, 2019
???,000 viewers (24th)
Written by Emma Gordon
Directed by Ian Watson

Despite a strong start, the Southern Jets are now in disarray and as Tahlia prepares to make a big swimwear line announcement, she is hit by a scandal which threatens to ruin everything.

With: Alison Whyte as Diane Marrello, Nick Russell as Brody Schneider, Peter Feeney as John Minindi, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane, Jett Kern as JJ Davies, Tom Wren as Oliver Jansen, Marta Kaczmarek as Frederika, Erana James as Samira Karami, Bert Labonté as Nick Siddiqui, Alexandra Adornetto as Hayley Fawkner, Brett Whittingham as Mike, Edwina Brodie as Lucy

Episode 2.05 (13)

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Wed, November 13, 2019
???,000 viewers (??)
Written by Paul Gartside
Directed by Kate Kendall

The women of the Southern Jets are shocked to learn that the club's 17-year-old work experience student was caught leaving Dan and Liam's apartment early in the morning.

With: Nick Russell as Brody Schneider, Neil Melville as Bob Macklevee, Rachel Gordon as Narelle Baxter, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane, Erana James as Samira Karami, Alexandra Adornetto as Hayley Fawkner, Bert Labonté as Nick Siddiqui, Hannah Fredericksen as Bianca, Kendra Heila as Erica, Helen Steicke as Yoga Instructor

Episode 2.06 (14)

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Wed, November 20, 2019
???,000 viewers (33rd)
Written by Shaun Topp
Directed by Kate Kendall

A guilt ridden Paige finally summons the nerve to tell Brody that she slept with Dan. But the matter seems trivial when Dan finds himself in a car crash alongside Liam, who is high on drugs.

With: Alex Williams as Shane Manrara, Nick Russell as Brody Schneider, Neil Melville as Bob Macklevee, Scott McQueen as Alex, Nick Mitchell as Media Manager, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane

Episode 2.07 (15)

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Wed, November 27, 2019
???,000 viewers (??)
Written by Ainslie Clouston
Directed by Scott Major

As everyone arrives to kick off the President’s Lunch festivities, Kath and Tahlia work together to publicly take Liam down once and for all.

With: Alex Williams as Shane Manrara, Jess Bush as Kendall Pereira, Peter Feeney as John Minindi, Neil Melville as Bob Macklevee, Bruce Walshe as Mitchell Cochrane, Lola-Charm McMurray as Abby Cochrane, Ilai Swindells as Aaron, Edwina Brodie as Lucy, et al.

Episode 2.08 (16, finale)

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Wed, December 04, 2019
???,000 viewers (??)
Written by Emma Gordon
Directed by Scott Major

As Travis works on Maddie's marital surprise and Tahlia launches her swimwear collection to rave reviews, one climatic night will change everything for the men and women of the Southern Jets Club.

With: Alex Williams as Shane Manrara, Jess Bush as Kendall Pereira, Jett Kern as JJ Davies, Layla O'Keefe as Georgie Davies, Ilai Swindells as Aaron, Alexandra Adornetto as Hayley Fawkner, Laila Thaker as Receptionist, Richard Sutherland as biker et al.