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The Great Guitar Robbery

Episode 14
July 16, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Wall family home is robbed and Pugwall's guitar is stolen. Without the guitar, the band can't prepare a song for a radio competition and sets out to find the thief.

With: Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Peter Tzefrios as Con, David Hunt as Joe, Kevin Whitney as Lenny, James Patrick as Murg, Jordi Mills as Dimmy (Ben), Ricky Valentine as Fergo, Myrtle Wood as Ma Wall, Harold Baigent as Pa Wall, Rod Richardson as Policeman, Julie O'Hara as Policewoman, Dodger the Dog as Binnie

Home Hits

Episode 15
July 17, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Herohead is struck by a mysterious illness while the Organics record a song to try to win a radio competition.

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski, Penelope Shelton as Mrs Walker

Struck Oil

Episode 16
July 18, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The band agree to dedicate themselves to the Organics for one month to pursue a hit record or give up. Pugwall suggests they make a video clip but Marmaloid demands to be included.

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Ian "Molly" Meldrum as Himself (uncredited)

Save the World, Part 1

Episode 17
July 23, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall and the gang take an interest in the environment and decide to write a song about it only to find conflict closer to home through Herohead's business interests.

Special Guests: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Martin Ralph as Herbie Vienna

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wozza, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

Save the World, Part 2

Episode 18
July 24, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The Orange Organics decide to record their conservation song, only to find that Marmaloid has booked the studio. Marmaloid rallies her friends to stop Herohead's land development project and save a local park.

Special Guests: Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle, Martin Ralph as Herbie Vienna

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

King of the Paper Round

Episode 19
July 25, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

To pay off his debt to Herohead, Pugwall picks up extra work delivering newspapers but sub-contracts the actual work to Marmaloid and her friends.

With: Chris Barry as Newsagent, Brent Hutchinson as Jimmy, Brendon Peel as Acey, Penny Shelton as Mrs Walker, Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Dior Deumer as Francie, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie

Mr Humble

Episode 20
July 30, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Herohead hires a tutor to help improve Marmaloid's studies, but in an attempt to assist his sister, Pugwall and the Organics undergo a rigorous learning curve of their own

Special Guests: Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle, Charles Tingwell as Mr Humble

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey

Torture Test

Episode 21
July 31, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The kid's parents are concerned that the band is affecting their studies and after a meeting to discuss the situation, the Organics are given an altermatum to improve their collective academic results if they want to keep the band together.

With: Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Gareth Morley as Hughsey, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, David Hunt as Mr Millard, Lana Darby as Mrs Millard, Peter Harvey Wright as Mr Fleet, George Krupinski as Mr Bazzlington

St Valentina's Day

Episode 22
August 01, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

After a fight over Valentine's Day gift, Supes and Herohead are not on speaking terms so the kids work out a plan to get them back together. Orfo is attracted to Daniella while Jenny feels that she has been taken for granted by Pugwall.

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Jenny Jarman-Walker as Summerbum, Marcela Toro as Daniella, Aimee Robertson as Melissa

Note: the song featured in the end credits is Lately, by No Justice

Extra-Terrestrials

Episode 23
August 06, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The boys watch horror movies late into the night when Marmaloid and her friends take advantage of the situation.

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Marcela Toro as Daniella, David Hunt as Joe, Bill Bennett as Mower-Man

Thumbs Up

Episode 24
August 07, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

Pugwall is pressured not to play in a big basketball game so he won't he get injured before the Organic's album is finished. When he plays and the unthinkable happens, an unlikely replacement steps forward.

Special Guest: Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wazza, Roy Edmunds as Bashem

Organics Incorporated

Episode 25
August 08, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

The release of the Orange Organic's record is threatened by Marmaloid's claim on a share of the royalties. When the band's distributor goes under, the gang attempt to sell their record by every means at their disposal.

Special Guest: Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Esme Melville as Clara, Frederick Court as Pizza Man, Rodger Neave as Hero's Client, Kevin Whitney as Lenny, Simon Llewellyn-Woodward as Record Rep., David Watson as Scotsman

Go for Gold

Episode 26
August 09, 1991
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by John Gauci

After a record distributer agrees to handle the Organics' record sales, the band is left in a state of anxiety as to whether they have succeeded.

Special Guest: Ian "Molly" Meldrum, Maurie Fields as Uncle Harry, Elspeth Ballantyne as Aunt Annabelle

With: Gareth Morely as Hughsey, Marcela Tora as Daniella, Simone Robertson as Rochelle, Aimee Robertson as Melissa, Sharon De Gorgio as Pammie, Kylie De Gorgio as Carrie, Dior Deumer as Francie, Lucy Robertson as Emmie, Julie Day as Mrs Orfonsinski, Frank Bren as Dr Pongeron, Roy Edmunds as Bashem, Peter Tzefrios as Con, Anthony Engelman as Wozza, Brent Hutchinson as Jimmy, Brendon Peel as Acey, David Hunt as Mr Millard, Lana Darby as Mrs Millard, Peter Harvey Wright as Mr Fleet, George Krupinski as Mr Bazzlington, Peter Lesley as Radio DJ, Simon Llewellyn-Woodward as Record Rep,