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The Dogs of War

Episode 2.01
Australia: Monday, March 31, 2008 (Nine)
Ratings: 1.238 million viewers (7th)
Written by Adam H Todd
Directed by Geoff Bennett

The return of Sea Patrol sees the HMAS Hammersley back with a bigger and better patrol boat. With new naval dramas such as remote island evacuations, jewellery heists and drug smugglers, it's drama on the high sea as well as on board with love triangles, unexpected friendships and sexual tension.
The Hammersley is sent to rescue aid workers during a coup in the Pacific nation of Samaru. The interception of a foreign fishing vessel turns into a life threatening pursuit.

Special Appearance by: Alan Dale as Ray Walsman

Guest Starring: Brad McMurray as Franz Szapolyai, Che Timmins as Francis Drake, Jimmy Christiansen as Hungarian Deckhand, Byron Hulbert as Mercenary, Russell Ingram as Aid Worker, Rico Lescott as Islander, Troy Hunter as Gun Firing Local, Malachi Waters as Local Guy

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Fortune Favours

Episode 2.02
April 07, 2008
Ratings: 1.215 million viewers (12th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Ian Barry

New chef "Bomber" Brown is determined to earn respect, but faces Navy discipline after losing her temper with Spider. Buffer, Bomber and Spider discover a dead pirate and a killer cargo on board a stolen boat. The Hammersley is called to transport a critically ill girl to a Darwin hospital, until Swain makes a surprise diagnosis. It's love at first sight when Spider meets the beautiful daughter of rich businessman Ray Walsman.

Special Appearance by: Alan Dale as Ray Walsman

Guest Starring: Dajana Cahill as Carly Walsman, Anthony Standish as Dave Williams, Robert Griffiths as Steve Turner

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Takedown

Episode 2.03
April 14, 2008
Ratings: 1.269 million viewers (7th)
Written by Tony Morphett
Directed by Geoff Bennett

The Hammersley is hijacked by a mysterious gang of illegal immigrants who are determined to flee Australian water. Lives are at stake when Nikki and Kate are taken hostage on board. Mike goes to extreme lengths to free the hostages and regain control of his patrol boat.

Guest Starring: Steve Bisley as Cmdr Steve Marshall; James Stewart as Zan, Anthony Edwards as Viktor, Ray Tiernan as Zhenya, Michelle Ayala as Anuncion Cortes

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Heaven Born Captains

Episode 2.04
April 21, 2008
Ratings: 1.381 million viewers (7th)
Written by Jeff Truman
Directed by Ian Barry

Kate's romantic life is looking up after a blind date with an SAS commander. Mike needs all his diplomacy skills when a sexy French naval captain tries to seduce him. Spider plays a prank on rival French peacekeepers, with disastrous results. The crew risk their lives on an undercover mission to capture a fishing "mother ship".

Guest Starring: Steve Bisley as Cmdr Steve Marshall, Ditch Davey as SAS Captain Jim Roth; Joel Pierce as Sgt Matt 'Roses' Thorne, Mira Pawel as Josephine Durand, Richard Chong as Tong, Ariu Lang Sio as Lawrence Siapu, Vince Gorce as Pierre Lefebvre, Anthony Guilbert as French Waiter, Haley Mitchell as Bomber Stunt Double, Ben Siemer as Spider Stunt Double, Nik Schodel as Buffer Stunt Double, Jamie Hite as Bowman

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He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent and thereby succeed in winning, may be called a heaven-born captain.

Sun-Tzu, The Art of War

Giving Up the Dead

Episode 2.05
April 28, 2008
Ratings: 1.258 million viewers (9th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Geoff Bennett

Robert fails a drug test and is determined to prove his innocence. He fears for his sanity when he has recurring visions of a murder. Can he identify the killer before he strikes again? The Hammersley uncovers a smuggling operation by Samarian rebels, designed to destabilise the government.

Guest Starring: Steve Bisley as Cmdr Steve Marshall; Alex Petersons as Maurie Stevens, Sebastian Wichne as Anders Nygaard, Adam Fawns as Cabin Cruiser Skipper, Todd Levi as Mr Peterson, Robert Reitano as Robert Stunt Double, Jimmy Christiansen as Maurie Stunt Double

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Birds

Episode 2.06
May 05, 2008
Ratings: 1.288 million viewers (6th)
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Ian Berry

Nikki is sexually harassed and blackmailed over her secret affair with ET. The crew are exposed to deadly avian flu while arresting illegal fishermen. The crew race against time to free ET after he is bashed and left for dead on a sinking boat. Mike and the crew use extreme measures to rescue him.

Guest Starring: Andrew Buchanan as Campbell Fulton, Trent Huen as Japanese Fisherman, Shea Adams as Fulton Stunt Double

Hidden Agendas

Episode 2.07
May 12, 2008
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Mike uncovers an illegal arms smuggling operation on the Samaru Islands. Kate and Jim's romantic getaway turns into a life and death struggle when they encounter rebel forces. Swain goes to extreme lengths to protect the life of a kidnapped boy on Samaru.

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Heart of Glass

Episode 2.08
May 19, 2008
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Bomber's 21st birthday celebrations are cut short when she and Spider are lost overboard. Bomber and Spider's problems go from bad to worse when they are "rescued" and held hostage by a desperate crime boss. Buffer faces disciplinary action for losing Bomber and Spider at sea. Meanwhile, Buffer tries to deal with a secret personal tragedy.

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