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Horns of a Dilema

Episode 1.01
November 01, 1993
Written by Everett De Roche
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Home to some twenty families, Circe Island is a paradise to some, and a prison to others. Follow the adventures of a group of kids who get into all sorts of mischief to compensate for their boring lives. When reports of a monster surface following numerous acts of destruction around the base, Hermes bans the kids the from the bridge. Confined to the island, the kids search for the Monster of Circe Island.

Starring: Clinton Voss as Kelvin, Jodi Herbert as Julie, Cleonie Morgan-Wootton as Babe, Heath Miller as Ralph, Kimberley Stark as Geraldine, Ronald Underwood as Billy, Ewen Leslie as Guido, Christie Pitts as Sally, Greg Carroll as Hermes Endakis

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Ross Bryant as Senator Vanderburg, Stratton Fox as Protestor Clifford, Cathy Driver as Protestor Rosalie, James Ryan as Security Guard, Richard Vandermark as Security Guard, Alex Christofides as Security Guard, Bob Greenough as Security Guard

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Note: the 'withs' are credited in every episode whether they appear or not

Count Me Out

Episode 1.02
November 02, 1993
Written by John Cundill
Storyline by David Rapsey
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Julie establishes 'Fauna Watch' to guard against the intrusion of foreign species into the ecosystem of Circe Island. Her friendship with Ralph is strained when he attempts to transform Julie's club into a Sea Scout troop.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Stratton Fox as Protestor Clifford, Cathy Driver as Protestor Rosalie, James Ryan as Security Guard, Richard Vandermark as Security Guard, Alex Christofides as Security Guard, Bob Greenough as Security Guard

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Wild Child

Episode 1.03
November 03, 1993
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Glenda Hambly

When Babe Keogh gets sent to the school on the mainland after a series of misdemeanours, the island kids discover that their own school will be closed due to falling enrolment numbers. How will they get Babe to come back?

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Gary Daniels as Co-Host, Mitch Corby as Co-Host, Georgia Taylor as St Mary's Girl, Lana Spasiska as Stepford Girl, Nicole Wadley as Stepford Girl, Jasmine Wilson as Stepford Girl, Angela Wilson as Solo Singer, Alison Mazanec as Duet, Mike Simkovic as Duet

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi Evan Hill, Anna Lewis, Andrew Beaton, Robert Beaton, Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Nicholas Maher, Rebecca Kennedy, Clinton Holl

Grate Escape

Episode 1.04
November 04, 1993
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Karl Zwicky

The kids use wartime secret tunnels under their classroom as a means of getting past Hermes' new security measures so they can go to a concert on the mainland. Julie and Ralph join forces to make a political statement at the concert.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Bernie Davis as Robert Hood, Catherine Penniket as Gothic Girl / Juicy Lucy, Jesse Liddon as Band, George Kalman as Band, Sam Liddon as Band, Bob Greenough as Security Guard, Alex Christofides as Security Guard, James Ryan as Security Guard, Richard Vandermark as Security Guard

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Presumed Guilty

Episode 1.05
November 05, 1993
Written by Glenda Hambly
Directed by Amanda Smith

Kevin is accused of stealing money from Ralph and rigging the competition to win a ghetto blaster. His trial finds him and the other kids guilty of various deceits, but the theft itself is a tale of another kind.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Good Vibrations

Episode 1.06
November 08, 1993
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Amanda Smith

Ralph and Julie's friendship continues to grow when Ralph agrees to help Julie stop whales beaching themselves on Circe Island.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Helen Doig as Frogwoman, Tania Vidovich as Julie Double, Simon Famlonga as Ralph Double, Aaron Gilligan as Hermes Double, Susan Ryan as Frogwoman Double

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Missing In Action

Episode 1.07
November 09, 1993
Written by Mary Morris
Directed by Amanda Smith

Julie comes down with the measles and can't go to school camp on the mainland. Kelvin fakes illness to avoid going on the camp, planning to spend the week in the pinball parlours and fast food joints on the mainland, but he is caught trying to sneak away. Having both been left behind, Julie and Kelvin organise their own adventure camp, complete with a paying customer.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Robbie Hackney as Gavin, Vivienne Garrett as Gavin's mum, Peter Roberts as Skipper, Terry Houseman as Boathand, Rob Greenough as Security Guard

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Backward Messages

Episode 1.08
November 10, 1993
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Amanda Smith

Kelvin bugs Hermes' office. Hermes discovers the miniature transmitter under his desk and is led to believe that the kids are being brainwashed by a spy ring.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Money For Jam Jars

Episode 1.09
November 11, 1993
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Mike Smith

The good intentions of Circe Island adults to win the Tidy Town award are thwarted when the kids discover there is money to be made from recycling. Hermes searches for a spy within the communications base.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Warwick Rimmer as Deano, Alex Marshall as Captain Clean-Up, Matt Wilson as Roo-cycle, Anaya Latter as Rachel, James Ryan as Guard, Jason Stirbinkis as Guard

School children: Holly Barlow, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Rebecca Kennedy, Clinton Holl, Michelle Dohahady, Ben Ridgewell, Karley Ayerst, Matthew Simcoe, Aimee Segall, Pollyanna Whitman

Rites Of Salvage

Episode 1.10
November 17, 1993
Written by Everett De Roche
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Ralph's dreams of reviving the Sea Scout troop, and for being accepted by the local kids, are boosted when the kids find a mysterious deserted yacht.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller, Niall Mather as Base Operator

Zale Daniel as Husband, Sally Sander as Wife, Nicholas Flanagan as Rescue Captain, Leslie Wright as Dignitary #1, Vandi Brett as Dignitary #2

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Matthew Simcoe, Estelle Umbagi

Wild One

Episode 1.11
November 25, 1993
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Ron Elliott

The apparent reconciliation between the island base kids takes on a whole new dimension when the rival artistic visions of Julie and Babe result in an intense competition to see who can make the best rock video.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

John Goldsmith as Gordon Jackson, Holly Barlow as Holly

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Karley Ayerst, Lisa Laird, Rohan Armitage, Amanda Poore, Clinton Holl

Herstory

Episode 1.12
November 18, 1993
Storyline by Glenda Hambly
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Glenda Hambly

The island school is invited to take part in a pageant of maritime history presented on the mainland. Julie refuses to accept the orthodox historical view of a shipwreck incident off the coast in the 17th century.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Ron McQueen as Nightwatchman

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Evan Hill, Anna Lewis, Andrew Beaton, Robert Beaton, Rohan Armitae, Nicholas Maddox, Nicholas Maher, Rebecca Kennedy, Clinton Holl

Other Children: Gareth Baker, Mathew Ridgeneil, Daniel Giles, Holly Newton, Clara Clarke, Brooke Boston, Nathan Watson, Natalie Boeyen

Worthy Opponents (Part 1)

Episode 1.13
November 19, 1993
Written by Glenda Hambly
Directed by Glenda Hambly

When the annual sports carnival is announced, every kid except Ralph finds an excuse to pike. Nonetheless Charlie, aided by Hermes, coerces the kids into an exhausting fitness preparation routine.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Taneel Van Zyl as Teena, Annie Murtagh-Monks as Rambette, Jamie Campbell as Adonis 1, Benny Campbell as Adonis 2, Patrick Browne-Cooper as Surf 1, Craig Gough as Surf 2, Heath Ledger as Cyclist

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Evan Hill, Anna Lewis, Andrew Beaton, Robert Beaton, Rohan Armitae, Nicholas Maddox, Nicholas Maher, Rebecca Kennedy, Clinton Holl

Maggot River Kids: Ryan Patrick, Adam Birch, Belinda Berryman, Fiona Davidson, Rebecca Sattin, Ben Tucker, Rebecca Dickson

Worthy Opponents (Part 2)

Episode 1.14
November 22, 1993
Written by Glenda Hambly
Directed by Glenda Hambly

The Maggot River team exceeds all the rumours of their ferocious competitive instincts at the sports carnival. Does Circe Island have a chance to win at all?

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Taneel Van Zyl as Teena, Annie Murtagh-Monks as Rambette, Jamie Campbell as Adonis 1, Benny Campbell as Adonis 2, Patrick Browne-Cooper as Surf 1, Craig Gough as Surf 2, Heath Ledger as Cyclist

School children: Holly Barlow, Lizzie Coe, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Evan Hill, Anna Lewis, Andrew Beaton, Robert Beaton, Rohan Armitae, Nicholas Maddox, Nicholas Maher, Rebecca Kennedy, Clinton Holl

Maggot River Kids: Ryan Patrick, Adam Birch, Belinda Berryman, Fiona Davidson, Rebecca Sattin, Ben Tucker, Rebecca Dickson

Read All About It

Episode 1.15
November 23, 1993
Written by Craig Wilkens
Directed by Mike Smith

The rivalry between the base and the community, or more directly between the Knowles and the Crumps, comes to the forefront when Kelvin and Mrs Knowles start rival newspapers. To build his newspaper empire, Kelvin writes a series of sensationalist stories which culminates with the suggestion that Circe Island is a spy front.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Jane Atherton as Secretary #1, Emily Bott as Secretary #2, Richard Mellick as Policeman, Robert Van Mackelenberg as Bob

School children: Holly Barlow, Michelle Domahady, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Ben Ridgewell, Karley Ayerst, Matthew Simcoe, Pollyanna Whitman, Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Rebecca Kennedy, Aimee Segal, Clinton Holl

The Iceman Cometh

Episode 1.16
November 24, 1993
Written by David Philips
Directed by Mike Smith

The kids sneak into the school to play a banned computer game called Iceman. Meanwhile, the island is put under quarantine while the health department determines the nature of a viral flu that two securty guards have contracted.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Bruce Patterson as Dr. Beaker, Mark Fortune as Guard, Steve Thorne as Guard

School children: Holly Barlow, Michelle Domahady, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Ben Ridgewell, Karley Ayerst, Matthew Simcoe, Pollyanna Whitman, Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Rebecca Kennedy, Aimee Segal, Clinton Holl

Full Speed Reverse

Episode 1.17
December 01, 1993
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Mike Smith

The tensions within the Crump family are stretched when Kelvin decides he was born into the family as punishment for a past life. The school ball provides him with the opportunity to dance his way into a different genealogy.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Warwick Rimmer as Deano, Jennifer Dunstan as Angie Venus, Cathy Ciupryk as Athena, Alex Favazzo as Baby Kelvin, Mark Sadler as Musician

School children: Holly Barlow, Michelle Domahady, Avram Gross, Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Lisa Laird, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Ben Ridgewell, Karley Ayerst, Matthew Simcoe, Pollyanna Whitman, Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Rebecca Kennedy, Aimee Segal, Clinton Holl

Casanova The Second

Episode 1.18
December 02, 1993
Written by Craig Wilkins
Directed by Ron Elliott

Hermes' Greek heritage catches up with him when he learns his parents had betrothed him to a young girl while he was in the cradle. When the young woman turns up with her mother, the course of true love does not run smoothly.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Toula Demetriades as Stavroula, Faye Mataxas as Tassoula

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Karley Ayerst, Lisa Laird, Rohan Armitage, Amanda Poore, Clinton Holl

The Joker Is Wild

Episode 1.19
December 08, 1993
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

When old Mr. Brinkmann is carted off to a nursing home, two women on the island get Ralph and Sally to close in. They want their love letters back.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Michael Turkic as Johnson, Bill Kerr as Mr Brinkmann, James Ryan as Guard, Rell Hayes as Guard

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Lisa Laird, Holly Barlow, Clinton Holl

Teacher's Pet

Episode 1.20
December 10, 1993
Written by Glenda Hambly
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Julie meets the new student teacher at the beach and falls head over heels in puppy love. All of the other kids in the class are equally bowled over by fun-loving Nick Coney — but for how long?

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Aaron Jeffery as Nick Coney, Michael Turkic as Johnson, James Ryan as Guard, Rell Hayes as Guard, Mark Taylor as Windsurfer Dbl.

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Rohan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Lisa Laird, Holly Barlow, Clinton Holl

To Catch A Spy

Episode 1.21
December 13, 1993
Written by John Cundill
Directed by Ron Elliott

Julie suspects her aunt's old boyfriend of only being interested in her money while Hermes is on the look-out for foreign operatives posing as day trippers

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Geoff Kelso as Stanley, Patricia Stephenson as Vera, Aleksia Barron as Janice, Michael Turkic as Guard #1, James Ryan as Guard #2, Christian Mouline as Guard #3, Rell Hayes as Guard #4, David Moran as Day Tripper, Brad Kidd as Day Tripper

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Karley Ayerest, Lisa Laird, Rohan Armitage, Amanda Poore, Clinton Holl

Nest Egg

Episode 1.22
December 15, 1993
Storyline by David Rapsey
Written by Geoffrey Nottage
Directed by Ron Elliott

When Geraldine finds a suspiscious object on Seal Island, there is a race to claim a piece of what is thought to be a priceless dinosaur egg.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Laura Black as Dr Prendergast, Holly Barlow as Holly

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Karley Ayerest, Lisa Laird, Rohan Armitage, Amanda Poore, Clinton Holl

Gone Crazy

Episode 1.23
December 17, 1993
Storyline by David Rapsey
Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Guido is blackmailed by two street kids who have escaped onto the island after lighting a fire. Guido's secret life causes a number of unexpected developments, the most important of which is studying for his maths exam.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Christian Barratt-Hill as Al, Darren Wright as Wayne, Michael Turkic as Johnson, James Ryan as Guard, Rell Hayes as Guard

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Rihan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Lisa Laird, Holly Barlow, Clinton Holl

The Curse Of The Correo De Azia

Episode 1.24
December 20, 1993
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Gavin persuades his mother to take a holiday cottage on the island. When his return isn't welcomed with open arms, he takes revenge on the kids, convincing them that he knows the secret of a shipwreck off the coast.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Michael Turkic as Johnson, James Ryan as Guard, Rell Hayes as Guard, Jason Stirbinskis as Guard, Robbie Hackney as Gavin, Wendy Strehlow as Denise

School children: Nathan Jones, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Lisa Laird

Note: Wendy Strehlow replaces Vivienne Garrett as Gavin's mum

Greed Rules, OK?

Episode 1.25
December 21, 1993
Written by John Rapsey and Geoffrey Nottage
Directed by Geofrey Nottage

Julie's ecological selflessness and Kelvin's profit motive makes them pretty equal rivals in the nature tours stakes. Kelvin resorts to a variety of dirty tricks to discredit Julie but she is always one step ahead of him.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Joanna Coburn as Nature Enthusiast, Elwyn Edwards as Nature Enthusiast, Alice Dale as Nature Enthusiast, Kate Beahan as Tourist, Anna Brockway as Tourist, Ramsay McLean as Tourist, Andrew Collier as Tourist Kid, Edgar Metcalfe as Senator Hogg, Steve Carver as Minder, David Moran as Short Man, Thelma Lumsden as Mother Hubbard, Geraldine Mellet as Parks Ranger, Dominic Calabro as Boffin Kid, Darren Zelanse as Photographer, Nicola Roberts as Blonde, Duncan Peetoom as Macho Man, Richard Hagon as Yuppie, Michael Turkic as Johnson, James Ryan as Guard, Rell Hayes as Guard

School children: Jaya Henderson, Nathan Jones, Rihan Armitage, Nicholas Maddox, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Lisa Laird, Holly Barlow, Clinton Holl

The Devil You Know

Episode 1.26
December 22, 1993
Storyline by David Rapsey
Written by David Marsh
Directed by Karl Zwicky

The kids decide it's time to give Hermes the final shove. With him out of the way, life could be pleasant. They devise several schemes that fail to have him fired, and the schemes actually endear Hermes to Ms Selby.

With: Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Louise Miller as Andrea Selby, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie, Kate Hall as Helen, Caroline McKenzie as Susan, Michael Loney as Harry, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra, Steve Shaw as Frank, Eileen Colocott as Mrs Crawford, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Niall Mather as Base Operator, Rosalba Verucci as Mrs Bellini, John Cost as Mr Bellini, Dene Irvin as Reg Miller

Michael Turkic as Johnson, James Ryan as Guard, Rell Hayes as Guard, Jason Stirbinskis as Guard

School children: Nathan Jones, Anaya Latter, Anton Maiolo, Jay Rakich, Estelle Umbagi, Lisa Laird