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Prophylaxis

Episode 1.01
Tue, November 14, 2006
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

It's Ross' first day as the new copy boy at COQ magazine. Van Dyke is having trouble keeping his impending vasectomy discreet. Dave, goes on a date with the work experience girl, who's young enough to be his daughter, and very well could be.

With: Georgie Parker as Doctor MacPherson, Kate Bell as Melinda, Helen Thomson as Carol Van Dyke, Joshua Clabburn as Ben Van Dyke, Courtney-Jane Polder as Rachel Van Dyke

A Very, Very Private Function

Episode 1.02
Tue, November 14, 2006
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Big boss Anne is delighted with publicity the magazine receives when church groups protest outside its office. Meanwhile, the female staff aren't happy about sharing their toilets with their male colleagues.

With: Tasma Walton as Janine Russell, Anne Fulwood as TV Host, Sarah Chalmers as Ademia, Leo Sayer as Himself

The Reunion

Episode 1.03
Tue, November 21, 2006
Written by Michael Ward
Directed by Will Usic

Nick has good reason to dread his school reunion. Meanwhile, Van Dyke confronts his old headmaster. Publisher Anne is worried the magazine has lost touch with its readers - until she meets some.

With: Barry Otto as Principal Cooper, Helen Thompson as Carol Van Dyke, Daniel Feuerriegel as Kim, Leo Sayer as Himself

The Cobra

Episode 1.04
Tue, November 21, 2006
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Advice columnist Dave finally has someone who's interested in him… but some stalkers just can't take a hint. The terrifying JA arrives at the office and takes an instant dislike to everybody but one.

With: Richard Carter as JA, Damon Herriman as Pippi, Rennee Dowling as Lavinda

Note: this episode's script was nominated for a 2007 AWGIE Award

The Guest

Episode 1.05
Tue, November 28, 2006
Written by Michael Ward
Directed by Will Usic

Van Dyke's not happy when Anne employs former Australian cricketer Greg Matthews as the magazine's guest editor. After being dumped, Nick sets out to prove he's emotionally sensitive while one of the staff is spotted in a Paris Hilton sex video.

With: Leo Sayer as Himself, Greg Matthews as Himself, Tiffany Preece as Suzi

Integrity

Episode 1.06
Tue, November 28, 2006
Written by Mark C. Burnett and Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Van Dyke gets the offer of a lifetime from someone he once sacked. Meanwhile, he desperately searches for a celebrity cover girl after turning down topless shots of Nikki Webster. Dave goes speed dating and meets the pop singer of his dreams.

With: Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Sandy Clarke, Kristian Schimdt as Adam Lilycrap, Elizabeth Trevan as Dating Hostess

Note: this episode won the 2007 AWGIE Award for Comedy (Situation or Narrative)

The Mole

Episode 1.07
Tue, December 05, 2006
Written by Michael Ward
Directed by Will Usic

There's a security blitz when it's revealed someone is leaking story ideas to a rival magazine. Everyone's under suspicion as Van Dyke tries to weed out the office mole. Nick is nominated for a Walkley Award.

With: Felix Williamson as Garry, Gina Boon as Herself, Tiffany Preece as Suzi, Kieran DArcy-Smith as Jack Hanson, Helen Thomson as Carol Van Dyke, Joshua Clabburn as Ben Van Dyke, Jordan Bratusa as Tibbs

Full Circle

Episode 1.08 (finale)
Tue, December 05, 2006
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Nick defames Lleyton Hewitt but Van Dyke is more concerned about the car space up for grabs following a death in the building. Paranoia sets in when his staff have to assess Van Dyke's performance as boss.

With: Camillaah Kin as Sandra, Lyn Shakespear as Mrs Hampton, Nicole Stewart as Chicko, Leo Sayer as Himself