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Episode 3.01 (53)
1996
Written by Everett DeRoche
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Home to some 20 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.

Starring: Heath Bergersen as Aaron, Adam Briggs as Milan, Benjamin Chow as Garth, Joshua Crane as Peter, Robbie Hackney as Gavin, April Locke as Sandy, Francoise Sas as Amy, Kimberley Stark as Geraldine, Jemma Thomson as Krystal, Clinton Voss as Kelvin, Greg Carroll as Hermes Endakis

Featuring: Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman

With: Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Mark McAullay as Tiny O'Neil, Louise Love as Louella Docherty, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Jodie Buzza as Denise Carney, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra Knowles, Kate Hall as Helen Jones, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Jodi Herbert as Julie Jones, Heath Miller as Ralph, Gavan Ellis as Horse Knobbler, Sarah Kotovski as Female strapper

Never Look A Gift Horse

Episode 3.02 (54)
1996
Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Home to some 20 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.

With: Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Mark McAullay as Tiny O'Neil, Louise Love as Louella Docherty, Igor Sas as Andrew Knowles, Rosemarie Lenzo as Cassandra Knowles, Kate Hall as Helen Jones, Jodi Herbert as Julie Jones, Heath Miller as Ralph, Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse

Music To My Ears

Episode 3.03 (55)
1996
Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Kendall Flanagan

Krystal and Milan scheme to get their parents together but Sandy's fortune-telling ability pushes her towards another. Hermes' musical dreams are realised when he joins the kids' band.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Glenn Swift as Anton Radich, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Louise Love as Louella Docherty

The Snow Job

Episode 3.04 (56)
1996
Written by David Rapsey
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Kelvin's poor grades result in his mother forcing him to move back into the house. Before he does, he must choose who will get to move into the plane: his sister or his cousin. Geraldine offers to help Hermes upgrade his maths skills and Kelvin tries to take over as the new promoter of the kids' band.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Louise Love as Louella Docherty, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Cleonie Morgan-Wootton as Babe, Ian Burgin as Interviewer

The Sun Ain't Gunna Shine

Episode 3.05 (57)
1996
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark DeFriest

With Louella and her father departing Circe Island for good, Amy and Geraldine help her pull a farewell prank on Sandy and the other new kids during the solar eclipse.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Louise Love as Louella Docherty

Murder Most Foul

Episode 3.06 (58)
1996
Written by Ron Elliott
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

To stop Peter from following her, Geraldine convinces her cousin that their grandfather murdered their grandmother. Sandy and Garth find out about Circe Island's biggest secret.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski

No Pain, No Gain

Episode 3.07 (59)
1996
Written by Allison Nisselle
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Gavin and Amy document Aaron workload as an apprentice to Mr. Brinkman to help get him some time of to pursue his sporting dreams. A new menace is unleased on Circe Island... Kelvin learning to drive.

Featuring: Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski

Fins

Episode 3.08 (60)
1996
Written by Trevor Todd
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

A school excursion to Underwater World gives the kids the chance to teach Hermes the diffrence between sharks and dolpins in an effort to get Circe's beach reopened. Milan searches for a sea dragon. Benjamin and April's aunt catches Hermes' eye.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump; Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Miles Paras as Clare Leong, Frederique Fouche as Juliette

The Secret Ingredient

Episode 3.09 (61)
1996
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Mark DeFriest

A sick racehorse and a school cooking contest are both livened up by Charlie Puckrin's secret spices. A famous French television chef gets caught up in Hermes' investigation into Jackie's poisoning.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump; Wally Graham as Pasquale Le Grande

The Best Laid Plans

Episode 3.10 (62)
1996
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Kelvin is asked to keep the island's kids busy while his father and the kids' parents sneak off to attend a surprise party for Kelvin's mother on the mainland. Hermes doesn't think Kelvin can be trusted and suspects Kelvin is up to something... and he's right.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski; Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Kate Hall as Helen Jones, Jodie Buzza as Denise Carney, Glenn Swift as Anton Radich, Andrew Hale as Derek, Katrina Campbell as Samantha, Tim Hood as Billy Bob

Everything Comes Up Roses

Episode 3.11 (63)
1996
Written by Sheila Sibley
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The kids talk Mrs Mabbs into starting a school garden as a means of getting rid of their growing supply of horse manure but their product proves more popular than expected. Sandy loses her grandmother's diamond ring resulting in a messy search.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Peter Horacek as Travis

Faint Heart Never Won

Episode 3.12 (64)
1996
Written by Jon Stephens
Directed by Lis Hoffman

A musician arrives on Circe island to help the kids' band prepare for a gig in a shopping mall but his real reason for coming to the island is to reconnect with Hermes, his brother. History appears to be repeating itself when Zorba turns his attentions to Mrs Mabbs, causing much concern for Krystal and Milan who are still trying to get their parents together.

Featuring: Richard Piper as Zorba Endakis
With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump; Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Glenn Swift as Anton Radich, Rachel Goodman as Greek Girl, Phil Bennett as Archie

The Fat Lady Sings

Episode 3.13 (65)
1996
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Lis Hoffman

Krystal and Milan convince Zorba to show her mother that he is not "husband material" but hteir effots backfire when Madeleine makes it her mission to fix his numerous faults. In advance of their first gig, the kids fight to play their own songs.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Richard Piper as Zorba Endakis, John O'Brien as James Leong, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump; Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Andrew Hale as Derek

Full Circle

Episode 3.14 (66)
1996
Written by Everett DeRoche
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The kids feed the hysteria surrounding the appearance of a crop circle to hide Jackie's existence on the island.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, John Michael Swinbank as Timmermans

Hello Sailor

Episode 3.15 (67)
1996
Written by Allison Nisselle
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

The kids compete for a spot on Circe Island's junior sailing team but when Sandy, a champion sailor, fails to make the team, Amy talks Susan Crump into leading an all-girl team. To prove their skill, the girls set out on a risky journey by themselves.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin; John Moore as Sea Rescue Officer

My Kingdom For A Horse

Episode 3.16 (68)
1996
Written by Ron Elliott
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

The arrival on the island of two amateur horse thieves requires the kids to keep Jackie safe while at the same time keeping the horse's presence on the island a secret.

Featuring: Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, John O'Brien as James Leong, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski; Andrew Miller as Jeff, Travis Cotton Matt

Clothes Maketh The Band

Episode 3.17 (69)
1996
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Garth and Sandy want to improve their band's image but their hopes for a new wardrobe backfires and the kids must face the prospect of having to wear school uniforms. A marketing consultant is hired to improve the Bases' image. Peter's new computer game triggers a security alert.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Glenn Swift as Anton Radich, Andrew Hale as Derek, Ric Hearder as Mr Spratford, Justin Cheek as Neville Dash

Friday The Thirteenth

Episode 3.18 (70)
1996
Written by Philip Jeng Kane
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Tired of being taken for granted by her brother, Sandy enlists Milan to play a practical joke on Garth. Charlie takes advantage of Hermes' belief in superstitions to sell him a series of good luck charms.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Ingle Knight as Kowalski; Greg Glendinning as Rex Catt

Big Red and the Mild Bunch

Episode 3.19 (71)
1996
Written by Ron Elliott
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

A bikie gang invades Circe Island and Hermes is given an ultimatum to leave town. While the community rallies to drive out the invaders, Kelvin becomes their newest member. Sandy and Amy recruit some unlikely help to solve the problem.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin; Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Steve Hayes as Death, Ross Clements as Pestilence, Chris Green as Famine, Sally Sanders as Ma

The End Of the World

Episode 3.20 (72)
1996
Written by Everett DeRoche
Directed by James Mairata

With the only bridge of the island temporarily closed, the residents of Circe Island prepare to face the end times when a tsunami warning causes panic. The secret of Jackie's presence of the island is threatened when Helen spots the horse swimming at sea.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Andrew Hale as Derek, Kate Hall as Helen Jones, Glenn Swift as Anton Radich, Jodie Buzza as Denise Carney, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford Ashley Wain as Technician

Doctor Rock

Episode 3.21 (73)
1996
Written by David Phillips
Directed by James Mairata

Peter's habit of eavesdropping results in Geraldine placing a curse on him. Geraldine and Milan scheme to keep Circe Island's metoerites safe from a group of geologists.

With: Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Ingle Knight as Kowalski; Andrew Hale as Derek Brian McNevin as Doctor

Double Trouble

Episode 3.22 (74)
1996
Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by James Mairata

An injury to Jackie is cause for concern but after sneaking her off the island for treatment, a new set of problems develop when a different horse is returned.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski; Mark McAullay as Tiny O'Neil, Darren McAullay as Auctioneer, Andrew Hale as Derek, Marc Allen as Bidder 1, Michael Carroll as Bidder 2

The Arabian Connection

Episode 3.23 (75)
1996
Written by Allison Nisselle
Directed by James Mairata

Jackie's secret ownership triumvirate organises an inspection of their wounded investment but the arrival of three suspiscious Arabs prompts a security alert which brings a strict new security specialist to the island.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, John O'Brien as James Leong, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Andrew Hale as Derek, Helen Searle as Bernice

Dial-A-Disaster

Episode 3.24 (76)
1996
Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

In search of a "normal mother", Krystal recruits her friends to help combat her mother's use of a costly psychic hotline. The kids phony psychic service becomes an unintended success with islanders seeking advice on matters both financial and personal.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin; Glenn Swift as Anton Radich, Miranda Eastman as Faye Wilson

The Horse's Mouth

Episode 3.25 (77)
1996
Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

The kids search for an excuse to travel to Melbourne to watch Jackie run in the Melbourne Cup. Kelvin wants to join Ralph and Julie in Melbourne to see Babe's concert. Hermes' job, and the kids' trip to Melbourne, is on the line when Jackie's secret is revealed.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Heath Miller as Ralph Knowles Jodi Herbert as Julie Jones

You Win Some

Episode 3.26 (78)
1996
Written by Everett DeRoche
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Kowalski, the base's new head of security, initiates a new set of strict regulations prompting the kids to illustrate his incompetance to get Hermes his job back. Jackie makes her much anticipated appearance in the Melbourne Cup and everyone on Circe Island is watching. The future of the island's school is in jeopardy.

With: Dakota Sweet Sue as Jackie the Racehorse, Monica Main as Madeline Mabbs, Bill Kerr as Horace Brinkman, John O'Brien as James Leong, Michael Loney as Harry Crump, Caroline McKenzie as Susan Crump, Brian Fitzsimmons as Charlie Puckrin, Patricia Stephenson as Trudi Leong, Ingle Knight as Kowalski, Margaret Ford as Miss Hurley, Faith Clayton as Mrs Archer, Richard Hearder as Mr Spratford, Cleonie Morgan-Wooton as Babe, Heath Miller as Ralph Knowles, Jodi Herbert as Julie Jones