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Appearances Are Everything

Episode 2.01 (9)
Tue, December 11, 2007
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Van Dyke appoints a fashion editor who is hell on wheels. COQ magazine's newest recruit is rude, arrogant, sexist and disabled. Nick considers settling down after he starts seeing a blind woman. Van Dyke gets more than happy gas while visiting the dentist.

With: Stephen Curry as Chris, Deborah Mailman as Lenore Schutzstaffel, Tory Mussett as Leanne, Sylvia Keays as Dental Assistant, Leo Sayer as Himself

Note: The new theme for series two, conveniently titled "Stupid Stupid Man Theme", is written and produced by Leonardo Esposito and Jordan Roach

The Boyfriend

Episode 2.02 (10)
Tue, December 18, 2007
Written by Michael Ward
Directed by Will Usic

When Tina secretly dates the CEO James, she turns to Dave for advice. Anne is determined to smoke out the new girlfriend after being dumped by the "Phantom Of The Opera" obsessed boss.

With: Marcus Graham as James, Cariba Heine as Mindy, Helen Thomson as Carol, Christian Manon as Francois, Leo Sayer as Himself

The Black Dog

Episode 2.03 (11)
Tue, December 25, 2007
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Anne's desperate for the vice president's job but hiding a dog in her office is not the best way to get it. Dave's luck changes when the woman of his dreams asks him out. So why do his colleagues think he's depressed?

With: Terry Serio as John, Emily Taheny as Shona, Nicholas Zefaris as Tony Muriniti, Leo Sayer as Himself, Helen Thomson as Carol, Josh Clabburn as Ben Van Dyke, Courtney-Jane Polder as Rachel Van Dyke, Sharf as Black Dog

Morale

Episode 2.04 (12)
Tue, Janaury 01, 2007
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

Dave's ex-wife arrives to massage COQ magazine staff, Van Dyke tries to raise office morale by thanking some people for their work, and Nick plans a sting that involves releasing bees in the office.

With: Jacqueline Mackenzie as Jane, Helen Thomson as Carol Van Dyke

The Return

Episode 2.05 (13)
Tue, Janaury 08, 2007
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Will Usic

JA's brother, the not so "Sweet FA", arrives at COQ magazine to avenge his brother's death [episode 1.04]. Readers vote for Lara Bingle as their ideal cover girl and Anne puts the pressure on Van Dyke to deliver. Ross auctions off a family heirloom to pay for a vacation, but all he gets is a lousy curse.

With: Richard Carter as FA, Fayssal Bazzi as Daniel, Alissa Smith as Lara Bingle, Warren Lee as Jubang

The Fifteenth Floor

Episode 2.06 (14)
Tue, Janaury 15, 2007
Written by Michael Ward
Directed by Will Usic

Van Dyke's status within the magazine empire reaches new heights when he's given keys to the secret executive lounge. Meanwhile, there's a whiff in the office and it's up to COQ staff to tell Dave he's on the nose.

With: Terry Serio as John, David Ritchie as Ted, Maria Venuti as Margaret, Leo Sayer as Himself, Jordan Raskopoulos as Clown Boy, Helen Thomson as Carol Van Dyke, Susannah Hardy as Sue, Anthony Parker as Renaldo

Coqtober

Episode 2.07 (15)
Tue, Janaury 22, 2007
Written by Josh Lawson
Directed by Will Usic

Ross's first date with Gwen goes so well he proposes to her. Nick could swear he's seen her before. Van Dyke is accused of downloading porn on his office computer and faces the consequences.

With: Gerogie Parker as Uta, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Gwen, Helen Thomson as Carol Van Dyke, Josh Clabburn as Ben Van Dyke

London Calling

Episode 2.08 (16)
Tue, Janaury 29, 2007
Written by Michael Ward
Directed by Will Usic

Van Dyke feels the pressure when the young editor of London's COQ magazine arrives to spice up the local version. Ross gets the scoop on something much more illegal than cock fighting - duck fighting.

With: Christopher Parson as Nigel, Troy Planet as Les, Leo Sayer as Himself, Helen Thomson as Carol Van , Sky Tse as Wang