The Sleepover Club: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

What Are Friends For?

Episode 2.01 (27)
UK: October 02, 2006
Australia: November 03, 2006
Canada: Feb 06, 2007 (BBC Kids)
Written by David Hannam
Directed by James Bogle

Life is pretty humorous when you look at it from the point of view of the five teenage girls in The Sleepover Club. They have a secret society with rules and conventions — and no boys or parents allowed.

Charlie's cousin Frankie comes to visit her but Charlie falls out with her friends because she can't see them all at once. But luckily Frankie saves the day and makes The Sleepover Club II.

Starring: Morgan Griffin as Charlie, Rachel Watson as Tayla, Emanuelle Bains as Maddy, Monique Williams as Jess, Katie Nazer-Hennings as Brooke

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Caitlin Stasey as Frankie, Kirsty Hillhouse as Ellie Anderson, Michael Loney as Mr Beasley, Michelle Fornasier as Mrs Beasley, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll

Tickets For Two

Episode 2.02 (28)
UK: October 03, 2006
Australia: November 10, 2006
Canada: February 07, 2007
Written by Sue Hore
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Tayla is over the moon when she wins an all expenses paid trip to Spectac-U-Land! The only problem is it's a trip for two. Who will become Tayla's best friend and accompany her on the trip?

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Rebecca Davis as Emma Kane, Chelsea Jones as Claire Kane, Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Elizabeth Caiacob as Mrs Pendretti

Cringe City

Episode 2.03 (29)
UK: October 04, 2006
Australia: November 17, 2006
Canada: February 08, 2007
Written by Sarah Rosetti
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The girls find out that being a parent is harder than it looks when their class is given an assignment to look after simulated babies. Banding together to be the best parents they can is the perfect excuse for a sleepover.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Jodie Brittain as Lisa Webster, Greg McNeill as John Webster, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll

And The Winner Is?

Episode 2.04 (30)
UK: October 05, 2006
Australia: November 24, 2006
Canada: February 09, 2007
Written by Annie Fox
Directed by James Bogle

Tayla enters a contest for a magazine to help boost her confidence, but Jess realises Tayla needs some help to win. Jess reworks Tayla's drawings and submits them without telling her. Will this restore Tayla's confidence?

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Renee McIntosh as Nina Winara, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll, Rebecca Davis as Emma Kane, Chelsea Jones as Claire Kane, Mia Faithfull as Bianca, Romany Pope as Chantal, Georgia Wilkinson-Derums as School Girl 1, Clare Bajrovic as School Girl 2, David Davies as David, Heath Miller as Photographer

Where's the Bear?

Episode 2.05 (31)
UK: October 06, 2006
Australia: December 01, 2006
Canada: February 12, 2007
Written by Sue Hore
Directed by James Bogle

Jason's dream of winning the world's biggest water pistol at mini-golf evaporates when the SOC girls sink a hole-in-one and get to pick the week's jackpot prize - a beautiful stuffed polar bear!

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Jodie Brittain as Lisa Webster, Greg McNeill as John Webster, Laura Coombes as Prize Attendant

Dance Fever

Episode 2.06 (32)
UK: October 09, 2006
Australia: December 08, 2006
Canada: February 13, 2007
Written by Renee Webster
Directed by James Bogle

There's great excitement amongst the first year students at Seaview High when a social is announced. Tayla and Charlie volunteer to be on the planning committee, but so do Krystal and Caitlin...

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Andoni Zorbas as Barry, Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Michael Loney as Mr Beasley, Steven Hearne as DJ Cool

Bird in the Hand

Episode 2.07 (33)
UK: October 10, 2006
Australia: December 15, 2006
Canada: February 14, 2007
Written by Shirley Van Sanden
Directed by James Bogle

The school principal's budgie isn't feeling well. So Mr Carroll visits Brooke's mom, Brooke and the girls decide that they should look after the bird. Unfortunately, they lose the bird, but get a new one just like it. But it's not convincing enough. Eventually they find it, no thanks to the blockheads.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll, Bill McCluskey as Ted, Ric Hearder as Pet Shopkeeper

The Haunting

Episode 2.08 (34)
UK: October 11, 2006
Australia: December 22, 2006
Canada: February 15, 2007
Written by Sarah Rosetti
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The Sleepover club is making a film for media class but can't decide on a topic. A scare by the Blockheads leads the girls to find a history book that contains a picture of a convict girl who looks exactly like Brooke!

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, David Moran as Gordan Savage, Michelle Fornasier as Mrs Bealsy, Micahel Loney as Mr Beasley, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll

Blast From The Past

Episode 2.09 (35)
UK: October 12, 2006
Australia: December 29, 2006
Canada: February 16, 2007
Written by Annie Fox
Directed by Andrew Lewis

When Tayla fails a history test, her parents suggest she might be better off at St Anne's, an all-girls school. At first she isn't bothered and she gives up but when she sees the school uniform she freaks and starts studying. She's still no good but then she finds a weird but helpful way of learning.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Rebecca Davis as Emma Kane, Chelsea Jones as Claire Kane, David Davies as David Kane, Geoff Kelso as Mr Morrello, David Lazarus as The Fixer, Alison Van Reeken as Teacher

Prankfest

Episode 2.10 (36)
UK: October 16, 2006
Australia: January 05, 2007
Canada: February 19, 2007
Written by Vanessa Yardley
Directed by Andrew Lewis

The Blockheads are out to prank everyone in sight during the school's weekend at camp. The SOC must team up with an unlikely ally to get revenge. They get their revenge but what will the consequences be?

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Geoff Kelso as Mr Morrello, James Bingaman as Boy 1

Fallen Star

Episode 2.11 (37)
UK: October 17, 2006
Australia: January 12, 2007
Canada: February 20, 2007
Written by Vanessa Yardley
Directed by James Bogle

Jess is a huge fan of Amanda Hart who's an actress on a TV soap. When it's announced that the show is shooting at the local marina and there's a contest to win a part in the show, Jess is determined to prevail.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Jess De Gouw as Amanda Hart/Shandi, Theresa Spiniello as Serena Bloch, Julie Dhaw Yammanee as Amanda's Assistant, Vito De Francesco as Director, Tye harper as Doctor, Emma Gage as Fan 1, Genevieve Bernardini as Friend 2, Gavan Ellis as Security Guard

The Crush

Episode 2.12 (38)
UK: October 18, 2006
Australia: January 19, 2007
Canada: February 21, 2007
Written by David Hannam
Directed by James Bogle

While running from a water pistol raid by the Blockheads, Charlie accidentally rams visiting surfing celebrity Angus Miller with her surfboard...

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Daniel Murphy as Angus Miller, Ben Young as Toby, Cle Wootton as Mrs Phillips, Jarid Williams as Zac Phillips, Mark McAullay as Big Ed, Nicola Farray as Shop Lady

I Spy

Episode 2.13 (39)
UK: October 19, 2006
Australia: January 26, 2007
Canada: February 22, 2007
Written by John Thomson
Directed by Andrew Lewis

The class is doing an art project. The SOC want to do a group project but Jess has already started on a project of her own; when she witnesses yet another instance of Krystal putting Caitlin down, she feels sorry for Caitlin.and invites her to become an associate member of the SOC. Krystal sees a way she can use this to her advantage and gets Caitlin to try and find out the SOC secrets. The SOC find out and luckily Caitlin and Krystal don't find out any of their secrets.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Rebecca Davis as Emma, Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Nicola Farray as Stallkeeper

Walk Like A Boy

Episode 2.14 (40)
UK: February 26, 2007
Canada: February 23, 2007
Australia: December 14, 2007
Written by David Hannam
Directed by Steve Peddie

Maddy looks like she's going to win the Seaview Junior Girls' Sailing Classic for the third time. But when she discovers that the boys' prize is more than the girls', she is determined to get equality. Maddy decides to enter as a boy called Buddy Guy but the Blockheads also have their eyes on the prize. Maddy has to walk, talk and act like a boy. But can she beat Jason and prove a point to why the boys and girls prizes should be the same?

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Michella Fornasier as Mrs Beasley, Michael Loney as Mr Beasley, Greta Carroll as Buddy/Maddy Sailing Double, Mark Whittington as Jason Sailing Double, Nic McRobbie as Bar Waiter, Mark McAullay as Big Ed, Anne McCaffery as Lady, Sanne Koelemij as Sailing Girl, Nic McPharlin as Sailing Boy #1, Edward Campbell as Sailing Boy #2, Matthew Wright as Sailing Boy #3, Allister Lyons as Skater Guy #1, Callum Hall as Skater Guy #2

The Front Page

Episode 2.15 (41)
UK: February 27, 2007
Canada: February 26, 2007
Australia: December 21, 2007
Written by David Hannam
Directed by James Bogle

Charlie is very excited because she has been asked by the editor of the Seaview College student newspaper to write an article. The problem is Charlie can't decide what to write about. The rest of the girls secretly invent a story to help her out but it ends up turning into an investigation and nearly making the lunch lady lose her job.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Adrianne Daff as Angela Richards, Michelle Fornasia as Mrs Beasley, Caroline McKenzie as Mrs Luke, Geoff Kelso as Mr Morello, Maanas Tiwari as Boy in Canteen

The Deep End

Episode 2.16 (42)
UK: February 28, 2007
Canada: February 27, 2007
Australia: December 28, 2007
Written by Annie Fox
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Maddy and Krystal are rivals for the House 50m freestyle swimming race. But Charlie, smarting from an attack by the Blockheads, finds a sudden spurt of energy and beats them both! Charlie then makes the swim team and it starts to get to Maddy as sport is supposed to be her thing. Maddy decides to beat Charlie at the things she's good at. The whole time Krystal is plotting a plan so that she can win the swim race. Can Maddy and Charlie stop competing with each other and can Maddy beat Krystal in the race?

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll, Adriane Daff as Angela Richards

Never Too Old

Episode 2.17 (43)
UK: March 01, 2007
Canada: February 28, 2007
Australia: January 04, 2008
Written by Sarah Rosetti
Directed by Steve Peddie

The class is participating in a community service exercise helping senior citizens. But when the Blockheads let down their bike tyres, the Sleepover Club give chase. Mrs. Pendretti an elderly woman is accidentally knocked down by the girls so Charlie invites her to stay at her home while she recovers. Charlie hopes to use the experience for the girls' community service assignment, but the girls are run off their feet meeting her demands. To complete her own assignment, Krystal convinces Mrs. Pendretti that the girls knocked her down on purpose forcing the girls to try a new approach.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Elizabeth Caiacob as Mrs Pendretti, Edgar Metcalfe as Mr Garcia, Kirsty Hillhouse as Ellie Anderson, Geoff Kelso as Mr Morello, Dan Luxton as Mr Bloch, Benj D'Addario as Doctor

Secret Admirer

Episode 2.18 (44)
UK: March 02, 2007
Canada: March 01, 2007
Australia: January 11, 2008
Written by Shirley Van Sanden
Directed by James Bogle

It's Casual Clothes Day at Seaview College and the SOCS arrive looking cool. Even Brooke has a new outfit, but to everyone's horror it's exactly the same as Krystal's! What will the sleepover club do to cheer her up? And how far will they go?

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Geoff Kelso as Mr Morello, Gregg McNeill as John Webster, Mark McAullay as Big Ed, Michael Loney as Mr Beasley, Michelle Fornasier as Mrs Beasley, Jarid Williams as Zac Phillips

Set Them Free

Episode 2.19 (45)
UK: March 05, 2007
Canada: March 02, 2007
Australia: January 18, 2008
Written by Sarah Rosetti
Directed by Steve Peddie

On the morning after a sleepover in Maddy's ultra-messy room, Maddy is off surfing when her mother delivers an ultimatum - Maddy cleans her room or the professionals get called in. The other girls decide to clean it for her while she is out surfing but while cleaning her room though they find something that might result in Maddy leaving the club. So to prove how much they will miss her, they show her how much she means to them. Meanwhile, Jason auctions off his lizard so he can get a python but has second thoughts when he learns the SOC girls plan on setting him free. Krystal wants a pair of exotic dogs.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Talei Howell-Price as Mrs Leigh, Michelle Fornasier as Mrs Beasley, Dan Luxon as Mr Bloch, David Lazarus as The Fixer, Nic Harding as Boy #1, Regan Dalwood as Boy #2, Danny Birrell as Bouncer

Six is a Crowd

Episode 2.20 (46)
UK: March 06, 2007
Canada: March 05, 2007
Australia: January 25, 2008
Written by David Hannam
Directed by Steve Peddie

Charlie's worst nightmare comes true when Krystal is foisted on her for the weekend while her parents go away. To make matters worse, it's the weekend of a sleepover. Krystal pretends to be nice and tries to become part of the SOC just to win a bet with Jason. The girls find out her plan and get revenge by making Krystal do tasks which they tell her are required for entry into the sleepover club.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Michelle Fornasier as Mrs Beasley, Michael Loney as Mr Beasley, Kirsty Hillhouse as Ellie Anderson, Elizabeth Caiacob as Mrs Pendretti

What About Me

Episode 2.21 (47)
UK: March 07, 2007
Canada: March 06, 2007
Australia: February 01, 2008
Written by David Hannam
Directed by James Bogle

Maddy is very worried when the SOC basketball team loses to Krystal's team. Things get worse when the girls' coach has to make an unexpected trip. The girls ask Maddy's visiting cousin Reece to be their coach for the championship game. Krystal is determined her team will to beat the SOC girls' team in the final but the girls trick Krystal's team into thinking they know their game plan. Maddy struggles with not being the star of the team when Reece comes up with a new strategy.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Hannah Sutton as Reece, Talei Howell-Price as Annette Leigh, Sarah Lawrence as Coach Alice, Samantha Toomath as Eva, Melinda Dransfield as Tigers Coach, Willeton Jets as Basketball Team

Tropicana Sunrise

Episode 2.22 (48)
UK: March 08, 2007
Canada: March 07, 2007
Australia: February 08, 2008
Written by Sue Hore
Directed by James Bogle

It's the Home Economics class bake-off. Brooke has made a fabulous cake and the Sleepover Club are certain that she will win, in spite of the attempts at cheating by Krystal and Jason. However, after the lunch break they come back to find it has gone missing and Brooke is determined to find out who is responsible. Krystal, Caitlin and the Blockheads are all prime suspects but Brooke soon begins investigating her friends as well.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Jay Walsh as Mr Benson Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll, Theresa Spiniello as Serena Bloch

Secrets

Episode 2.23 (49)
UK: March 09, 2007
Canada: March 08, 2007
Australia: February 15, 2008
Written by Sarah Rosetti
Directed by Mark DeFriest

Charlie gets a new diary with a voice activated lock. After a minor spat Charlie makes a few unflattering entries in her diary about the SOC. When the diary goes missing, Charlie is scared that one of the SOC will find it. The Blockheads are determined to read the diary's contents and scheme to record Charlie saying each of the words in the password. Caitlin turns down Krystal's invitation to the yacht club but won't tell her why. Meanwhile, the rest of the SOC girls think Charlie views them as immature and vow to change her mind and keep her from leaving the club.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Kirsty Hillhouse as Ellie Anderson

Surprise

Episode 2.24 (50)
UK: March 12, 2007
Canada: March 09, 2007
Australia: February 22, 2008
Written by Sue Hore
Directed by James Bogle

Tayla's thirteenth birthday is fast approaching and she's very excited because she will truly be a teenager. The SOC girls are keen to make it a memorable event so they plan to throw a surprise pool party! However, keeping the party a secret proves difficult and Tayla quickly grows suspiscious of her friends' odd behaviour leading to Taylor leaving the SOC. The Blockheads scheme to ruin the party and Tayla dreams of the perfect gift.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Rebecca Davis as Emma Kane, Chelsea Jones as Claire Kane, Kirsty Hillhouse as Ellie Anderson

One In, All In

Episode 2.25 (51)
UK: March 13, 2007
Australia: February 29, 2008
Canada: ?
Written by Sue Hore
Directed by James Bogle

The SOC class are on an excursion to an old abandoned orphanage. Charlie mentions that there are still old toys inside so Jason and the Blockheads plan to sneak back later. Returning to the orphanage to retrieve a lost book, Charlie finds herself locked inside with Jason when she's supposed to be attending a movie premiere with her friends.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Ryan Gill as Erik Tate, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll, Cle Wooton as Alice, John Goldsmith as Caretaker

Curtain Up

Episode 2.26 (52, finale)
UK: March 14, 2007
Canada: ?
Australia: March 07, 2008
Written by Phil Thomson
Directed by Mark DeFriest

The SOC's class has to perform a play for their end-of-term project but when the class is divided into two casts, the SOCS find themselves in the same group as Krystal and Caitlin and the Blockheads. As director of the play, Charlie has the difficult task of choosing who will play the lead -- her SOC friend Tayla or Krystal, the more talented performer. With her cast in place, Charlie must guide her petulant actors through a musical reinvention of Cinderella.

With: Julia O'Connor as Krystal, Ruby Hall as Caitlin, James Bell as Jason, Nathan Coehen as Simon, Shannon Lively as Declan, Melissa Cantwell as Ms Nixon, Rhoda Lopez as Female Presenter, Ben Young as Male Presenter, Michelle Fornasier as Mrs Beasley, Ingle Knight as Mr Carroll