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The Right Stuff

Episode 14
Written by Philip Cornford, Directed by Michael Carson

A police officer-cum-football star transfers into Rescue. The retired Inspector who helped create the Rescue squad is helping write a history of the service, which creates political difficulties for Adams.

Guest Starring: Russell Crowe as Tom Young, Bill Hunter as Crusher Carroll, John Bonney as Clive Young, Penelope James as Harridan, Tony Deary as Spiderman (stunt), Richard Boue as Youth 1 (stunt), Kathy McMorrow as MVA Woman (stunt), Jenny Lee-Robinson as Woman Bystander, Peter Damien Hayes as worker, Stavros Econonimides as worker, Greg Blandy as Angel Double, Dean Gould as Tom Double, Dennis Christensen as Electrician (stunt), Terry Flanagan as Rigger (stunt), Lucas Brown as boy, Danny Edwards as boy, Andrew McMahon as boy, Andrew Oughton as boy, Jonathan Barnes as MVA Baby

Off the Track

Episode 15
Written by Debra Oswald, Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

The squad responds to a train crash. Mickey works in the compartment where a critically injured man hides his injuries to encourage the other passengers.

Guest Starring: Rose Clemento as Local Doctor, Patrick Blackwell as Alan, Jennifer Hardy as Carla, Kenny Graham as Russell, Colleen Fitzpatrick as Fay, David Field as Paul, Tracey O'Neill as Michelle, Ken Bromilow as Train Driver, Julie Breen as Mother, Peter Braunstein as Surgeon, Alan McQueen as Barry Rowland, Michael Beckley as Trapped Man, Paul Gillett as Paramedic, Mark O'Neill as SRA Bloke, Greg Iverson as SRA Worker, Victor Konowalenko as Workman

The Hard Way

Episode 16
Written by Christopher Lee, Directed by Ken Cameron

Georgia becomes increasingly suspicious of the circumstances surrounding an apparently straightforward car crash. A homeowner finds a runaway camping on public land and tries to have Rescue run him off.

Guest Starring: Lani John Tupu (cast credits) as David Goldberg, Frank Wilson as Mr Bridger, Rosey Jones as Leslie Dorrick, Peter Bensley as Phil Dorrick, James Hagan as Police Sergeant, Lauren Snell as Melissa, Jamie Osterman as Sean, John Eastman as Paramedic, Peter Tulloch as Young Constable

The Big Canary

Episode 17
Written by Christopher Lee, Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Mickey is assigned to protect a whistleblower prior to her testimony in a court case.

Guest Starring: Paula Forrest as Katie Baldwin, Jon Sidney as Daniels, Peter Fenton as Lou, David James as Oliver, Greg O'Donovan as Driver, Lindsay McCormack as Tough Man, Mick Mock as Taxi Driver, Harry Pavlidis as Chris, Gary Ross as Hood 1, Danny Baldwin as stunt performer, Glen Ruehland as stunt performer, Greg Blandy as stunt performer, Lou Horvath as stunt performer, Marian Knight as stunt performer, Venetzia Ruggeri as stunt performer, Dave Simpkins as stunt performer, Greg Stuart as stunt performer

Judgement Day

Episode 18
Written by Christopher Lee, Directed by Michael Carson

Frog must face a coroner's inquest when a child is killed during a rescue. Later, Frog and Kathy respond to a house where a man has killed his family and later kills himself. Frog and Mickey respond to a call where a boy has fallen down a ravine.

Guest Starring: Gia Carides as Helena, Phillip Hinton as Coroner, Dominic Condon as Jensen, Bill Young as Tim O'Neal, Jeff Truman as Harry Green, Peter Corbett as Construction Engineer, Dene Kermond as Matthew, Deborah Kennedy as Bronwyn Catteau, Eden Gaha as Michael, Susan Kennedy as Mrs Telford, Troy O'Hearn as Jason, Meaghan Blake as Rachel Catteau, Christine Murphy as Reporter, Paul Coolahan as Local Sergeant, Michael Burgess as Husband

Stakeout

Episode 19
Written by Keith Thompson, Directed by Ian Barry

Sydney gets excited over the Grand Final football match. Mickey, Georgia, and Brian attend an MVA, which becomes complicated by unknown chemicals, a drug squad stakeout, and a man trapped in a truck who cheerfully refuses to be rescued.

Guest Starring: Gia Carides as Helena, Barry Langrish as Cotton, Harold Hopkins as Fuller, Peter Whitford as Russell, Eva Di Cesare as Dimitra, Richard Bligh as Kenny, Robert Mammone as Truck Driver, Troy Ne Smith as Kevin, Alan Glover as Pat, Warren Coleman as Pryor, Kerry Casey as Target One, Anthony Kierman as Woods, Gary Selby as Squid, Vic Murray as Supporter One, Tony Lynch as stunt performer, Andy Clark as stunt performer, Tony Szeto as stunt performer, Greg Landy as stunt performer, Dean Gould as stunt performer, Greg Stuart as stunt performer, Patrick Moore as stunt double, Lou Horvath as stunt double, Tony Hughes as stunt double

Sugar

Episode 20
Written by Debra Oswald, Directed by Michael Carson

Kathy refuses to deal with her emotions after tragedy strikes her family. Angel has to deal with Con, who is getting into increasing trouble. A man is trapped in a sugar silo

Guest Starring: Gia Carides as Helena, Lani John Tupu as David, Fotis Pelekis as Con, Tom Weaver as Rick, Silvio Ofria as Silo Foreman, Geoff Cartwright as Drunk Driver, Paul Alexander as Senior Constable, Sam Wilcox as Youong Constable, Anne Hunter as Mrs. Prowse, Jaclyn Hewett as Amy Prowse, Nicholas Heygate as Robert Prowse, Derek Amer as Mr. Phelps, Jack Campbell as Mark Orland, Susan Rigg as Mrs. Orland, Lucy Effer as Susan Orland, Celia Ireland as Lachlan's Mother, Finlay Heygate as Lachlan

With a Vengeance

Episode 21
Written by Christopher Lee, Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

After two youths crash a stolen plane, Mickey finds himself being sued by the owner of the plane -- the father of one of the kids.

Guest Starring: Gia Carides as Helena, Lani John Tupu as David, Barry Quin as Mr. Scanlon, Kiri Paramore as Scotty, Murray Bartlett as Anthony Scanlon, Genevieve Mooy as Mrs. Scanlon, Ken Graham as Russell, John Allen as Vale, Armonio Benedito as Housekeeper, Elisabeth Kemp as Secretary, Geoff Vidall as Helicopter Pilot

Reasons to Live

Episode 22
Written by Richard Mortlock, Directed by Kate Woods

Mickey agrees to be Angel's best man. They rescue an artist who is obsessed with his wife's "affairs" and who has decided to kill both himself and his family.

Guest Starring: Colin Friels as Lew, Mary Regan as Holly, Gia Carides as Helena, Warwick Moss as SOT Sergeant, Gillian Jones as Psychiatrist, Andrea Cunningham as Photographer, Rebecca Cartwright as Emma, Ellie MacCarthy as Sophie, Campbell MacPherson as Policeman, Dean Gould as Bridegroom, Peter Melov as Cop, Brenden Smith as Piano Player

From This Day Forward

Episode 23
Written by Andrew Prowse and Christopher Lee, Directed by Michael Carson

Angel and Helena tie the knot. Nipper voices his doubts that Brian will ever become an intergrated member of the squad. He also has to deal with harrassment from a recently released criminal he arrested years ago who bears a grudge.

Guest Starring: Gia Carides as Helena, Lani John Tupu as David Goldberg, Phillip Gordon as Johnny Blackett, Eva Di Cesare as Dimitra, Arianthe Galani as Mrs Angelopoulos, Lisa Armytage as Michelle, Fotis Pelekis as Con, Joseph Caruana as Priest, Gary Down as Jeff, Jaye Paul as Eddie Wilson, Harry Pavlidis as Chris, Bianca Sulkowicz as Karen, Andrew Marshall as Barman, Rod Ansell as Man in Car, Rick Burchall as Manager, Scott Lowe as Injured Man, Edward Smith as Worker, Helen Kambos as Mimi, Frank Marinos as Takis, John Coughlan as Cop 1, May Pusey as Little Old Lady, Guy Norris as Johnny Double, Mark Hennessy as Nipper Double, John Heaney as Brian Double, Lou Horvath as stunt performer, Andy Clark as stunt performer, Dean Gould as stunt performer, Avril Wynn as stunt performer, Nash Edgerton as stunt performer, Bernie Ledger as stunt performer

Angel's Devils

Episode 24
Written by Andrea Dal Bosco, Andrew Prowse, and Christopher Lee, Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Angel becomes convinced that Helena is having an affair and begins losing control, both at home and at work. Teenage lovers threaten to jump off a bridge. Inspector Adams finds a pamphlet on "unplanned pregnancy" in Sharyn's desk. Georgia and David discuss having children.

Guest Starring: Gia Carides as Helena, Lani John Tupu as David Goldberg, Arianthe Galani as Mrs Angelopoulos, Salvatore Coco as Nick, Laura Vasquez as Soffie, Archer Lyttle as Johnson, Don Halbert as Marcus, Charles Hambling as Constable, Ben Joseph as Constable, Nicholas McKay as Honda Driver, Brad Pearson as Warren, Sean McKenzie as Wilson, Greg Blandy as Angell Double, Mark Hennessy as Nick Double, Tony Hughes as stunt performer

The Real Meaning

Episode 25
Written by Philip Cornford, Directed by Kate Woods

Mickey and Mellick go on a tv show after being involved in a high profile rescue. Georgia has a close call on a rescue and decides to make a commitment to David.

Guest Starring: Debbie Byrne as Tricia Mellick, Lani John Tupu as David Goldberg, Cecelia Yates as Interviewer, Reg Cribb as Paramedic 1, Stuart Finch as Building Supervisor, Catherine Wright as Babysitter, Steve Rodgers as Floor Manager, Luke Dawson as Peter, Cedric McLaughlin as Elderly Man, Connie Hobbs as Elderly Woman, Julie Tyler as Trapped Girl, Tony Lynch as Welder, Nash Edgerton as Dead Body, Rocky McDonald as Mickey Double, Greg Blandy as Angel Double, Avril 'Polly' Wynne as Mellick Double

Heartbeat

Episode 26
Written by Debra Oswald, Directed by Peter Fisk

The squad is called out to help rescue archeologists who have been trapped in a flooding cave system. During the search, Mickey is also lost as the flood waters continue to rise.

Guest Starring: Lani John Tupu as David Goldberg, Denise Kirby as Noeline Kay, Shane Connor as Geoff, Alan McFadden as Sergeant, Peter Healy as Paramedic, Barbara Fitzgerald as Robyn Conrad, Alan Faulkner as Dr Powell, Lisabeth Kennelly as Kim, Stephen Boyle as News Reporter, Troy Hardy as Superman, Paul Pantano as Kid No. 1, Paul Baines as Gang Kid, Ben Borgia as Gang Kid, Liam Burke as Gang Kid, Blake Champion as Gang Kid, Annette Conrad as Hospital Doctor, Kim Hillas as Baglady, Dean Gould as stunt performer, Lou Horvath as stunt performer, Rick MacClure as stunt performer, Patrick Moore as stunt performer