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Back Where We Belong

Episode 4.01
Tue, August 06, 2019
787,000 viewers (6th)
Written by Deb Cox
Directed by Wayne Blair

After losing her job in Africa, former magistrate Laura Gibson returns to Pearl Bay to visit her daughter. But after two decades, Pearl Bay has changed in ways that will challenge everything Laura believes about life, love and family.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Kevin Harrington as Kevin Findlay, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Ling Cooper Tang as Clara Russo, Salvatore Coco as Rocco Bellini, Moreblessing Maturure as Camp Director, Letween Gwavava as African Woman, Estelle Dugbaza as Small Child, Olugbenga Ajibola as Driver (Africa), Carolyn Dante as Drunk Netballer, Robyn Gibbes as Shirley Watts, Richard Stanistreet as Frank, Aaron Bertram as Striplands Worker #1, Jason London as Prison Warder

Note: Miranda Gibson was played by Cassandra Magrath in the original incarnation of Seachange

Magic in the Moonlight

Episode 4.02
Tue, August 13, 2019
533,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Wayne Blair

Laura tries to convince Miranda to keep her newborn baby. Fin reveals his romantic side to Miranda during the shimmery moon. Laura is shunned by the people of Pearl Bay after she orders Ben to close his pub.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Kevin Harrington as Kevin Findlay, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Robyn Gibbes as Shirley Watts

Mother of all Dilemmas

Episode 4.03
Tue, August 20, 2019
557,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Miranda's world is rocked when her half-sister makes a surprise return to Pearl Bay. Laura is heartbroken over Anna's plans to adopt baby Joe.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Kevin Harrington as Kevin Findlay, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Ella Newton as Stella Connors, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Thomas Cocquerel as Josh, Steve Bisley as Judge Gavin Taylor, Fraser Anderson as Arnold Buttersworth, Jacqui Story as Candace

A Chair, a Seahorse and an Incompetent Crim

Episode 4.04
Tue, August 27, 2019
548,000 viewers (10th)
Written by Jaime Browne and Sam Carroll
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Stella's secret plan to save Pearl Bay has dire results for Miranda and Fin. Bob Jelly feels the heat when his business partner gets out of prison.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Kevin Harrington as Kevin Findlay, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Ella Newton as Stella Connors, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Fraser Anderson as Arnold Buttersworth, Salvatore Coco as Rocco Bellini, Maureen Thackray as Marge

Hope and Heartbreak

Episode 4.05
Tue, September 03, 2019
520,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Elizabeth Coleman, Sam Carroll, Jo Martino
Directed by Corrie Chen

Miranda is desperate to hide her romantic past from Fin. Laura helps Ben mend his broken heart and rediscover his love of Pearl Bay. Kevin's dreams come true when a past love returns to Pearl Bay.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Kevin Harrington as Kevin Findlay, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Ella Newton as Stella Connors, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Georgina Naidu as Phrani Gupta

The Art of Fishing

Episode 4.06
Tue, September 10, 2019
550,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Josh Mapleston and Deb Cox
Directed by Corrie Chen

Bob Jelly launches a cunning plan to reclaim his dodgy cash from the police station. Laura receives a valuable life lesson from Ben. Miranda teams up with Fin to win the annual fishing competition.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Ella Newton as Stella Connors, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Salvatore Coco as Rocco Bellini, Jason Chong as Phil Tran, Renaud Jadin as L.J. (Shorty) Shortland, Neil Young as Angler, Kita Kerford as Local Woman, Nicholas Sharp as Tall Prisoner

It's Kissing Time

Episode 4.07
Tue, September 17, 2019
494,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Ian Meadows and Deb Cox
Directed by Peter Templeman

Fin helps Miranda with her dream of starting a marine centre. Laura's life is in crisis when Ben's ex-wife applies for her job as Magistrate.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Ella Newton as Stella Connors, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Emily Wiseman as Jules Jelly, Ling Cooper Tang as Clara Russo

Note: Jules Jelly was played by Bryony Price previously

Episode 4.08 (f)

Tue, September 24, 2019
426,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Elizabeth Coleman and Deb Cox
Directed by Peter Templeman

Laura, Miranda and Bob Jelly join forces to save Pearl Bay from destruction. Miranda is forced to confront her true feelings for Fin.

Starring: Sigrid Thornton as Laura Gibson, John Howard as Bob Jelly, Dan Wyllie as Ben Russo, Brooke Satchwell as Miranda Gibson, Darren McMullen as Findlay Knox, Kevin Harrington as Kevin Findlay, Katrina Milosevic as Anna Kazan, Ella Newton as Stella Connors, Alex Tarrant as Zac Bell, Kate Lister as Lillian Liano, Wayne Blair as Riley Bolt, Kamil Ellis as Stone Bolt, Georgina Naidu as Phrani Gupta, Kerry Armstrong as Heather Jelly

With: Emily Wiseman as Jules Jelly