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Back to Earth

Episode 1
June 18, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Orange Organics recording session in Japan is a failure. The gang must decide on their future as a band. The Wall family looks to cure Supes of a new obsession.

Starring: Jason Torrens as Pugwall, Troy Beckwith as Bazza, Ricky Fleming as Stringbean, Jay McCormack as Orfo, Rebecca Blomberg as Jenny Fleet, Emma Snow as Marmaloid, Louise Hall as Supes, Ken James as Herohead

Special Guests: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Ria Yazaki as Miko, Lawrence Mah as Mr. Sakimoto, Tiriel Mora as Okumara O'Shaughnessy, John Quinn as War Lord, Tasha Farrow as Tasha

Special Thanks: Naoyuki Nishiyama as Restaraunt Chef, Hirumi Kato as Restaraunt Waitress, Adeline Lee Leng as Singapore Flight Attendant

Goals

Episode 2
June 19, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Orange Organics need to soundproof their practice location in Orfo's garage. Bazza's little brother Jimmy leaves a live grenade at the Walls. Stringbean lands the band a regular summer gig at the surfclub but Pugwall and Orfo's attempts to "zap up" their image ends in disaster.

With: Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski, Brent Hutchinson as Jimmy, Brendon Peel as Acey, Kerrie Iliopoulous as Sandy, Jordi Mills as Ben, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

Special Thanks: The Australian Army

Skeletons

Episode 3
June 20, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

On the school excursion to Old Melbourne Gaol, Pugwall finds the band's new recording engineer and accepts Con and Wazza's challenge to spend the night in a cemetary. Pugwall's bike is stolen and Marmaloid finds it in pieces — and returns it at a price.

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Jenny Jarman-Walker as Summerbum, Rod Richardson as Policeman

Special Thanks: "Old Melbourne Gaol" National Trust of Australia (Vic)

The Hand of Fete

Episode 4
June 21, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Supes makes the family's lives a misery while preparing for the school fete, although the band win out.

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Frank Bren as Dr. Pongerton, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Jenny Jarman-Walker as Summerbum, Eamonn Kelly as Basil Pongerton, Jenny Seedsman as Dianne, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

Take the Rap

Episode 5
June 25, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall's cable purchase from Wazza goes sideways leaving him with a pile of telephone cable. He decides to let Hughsey install a phone in his bedroom — but fails to recognise the ills of modern communications. Marmaloid wants to sing with the Organics but must settle for starting a singing fan club with her friends.

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Eamonn Kelly as Basil, Ian Bliss as Man on Phone, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

Five Kids and a Baby

Episode 6
June 26, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall's never-ending quest for money sees him become an artists' model. Supes and Herohead go to the country for the weekend leaving Pugwall and Marmaloid in charge of the family home. Pugwall agrees to babysit a friend's infant which requires him to sing constantly to keep the baby quiet.

Special Guest: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Starsha Gibbons as Sally, Bronwyn Bain as Miss Purvis, Francine McDonald as Nurse, Jordi Lawry as Baby, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

Decibelles

Episode 7
June 27, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Marmaloid takes Pugwall's baby photo to school. Hughsey finishes the band's recording studio. Daniella tries to blackmail Pugwall into letting her sing with the Organincs.

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski

Orange Crush

Episode 8
July 02, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Orfo falls head-over-heels in love with the new drama teacher, Miss Arnott.

Speacial Guests: Tottie Goldsmith as Miss Arnott, Dermott Brereton as Himself

With: Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski, Eamonn Kelly as Basil, Jenny Jarman-Walker as Summerbum

Rebellion

Episode 9
July 03, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Dr Pongerto's nephew Basil wants to become the band's new manager and organises a well-paying gig. Bazza spot in the band is in doubt when he must choose between a vacation to Bali and playing with the band. Bazza moves into the Wall's home and becomes an immediate hit with Marmaloid and her girlfriends.

With: Frank Bren as Dr Pongerton, David Hunt as Joe, Eamonn Kelly as Basil, Michael Reed as Photographer, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie, Simone Robertson as Rochelle, Ester Klimkeit as Cindy

Christmas Hocking

Episode 10
July 04, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The relatives arrive for Christmas Day with Pugwall and the family. Herohead repossesses Pugwall's most precious possession — his guitar. Pugwall wonders as to the hereditary factors he has inherited.

Special Guests: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle, Harold Baigent as Pa Wall, Myrtle Wood as Nanna Wall

With: Robert Fairless as Walter Wall, Susie Foster as Nancy Wall, Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Jon Stephans as Pawnbroker, Rebecca James as Prunella, Jeffrey Walker as Bonziel, Heyden Dingle as Tadran, Nicolette Minster as Little Girl

Heat-Rash

Episode 11
July 09, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Wall family take a camping trip that leads to disaster, while Pugwall pines for Rochelle.

With: Simone Robertson as Rochelle, Jamie Wright as Sam, Belinda Hutchinson as Kate, James Rooney as Paul, Ian Bliss as Man at Phone

Duelling Divas

Episode 12
July 10, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Supes decides it's about time Pugwall met some other girls besides Jenny, much to Marmaloids delight.

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Simone Robertson as Rochelle, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie, Dior Deumer as Francie, Jennifer Robinson as Mrs Fleet

Breaking Out

Episode 13
July 11, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Marmaloid disobeys Heroheads orders and skips her swimming lesson to see a movie with her friends. When he father finds out, she is grounded but does her best to get out of it so she can attend a party. Meanwhile, Pugwall is caught between two girls.

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Simone Robertson as Rochelle, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Peter Tzefrios as Con