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Nada But The Truth

Episode 2.01
Mon, June 12, 2023 (ABC Me, 6pm; all eps on iView)
Written by Jessica Paine
Directed by Julie Kalceff

Cat has finally settled into life at The Lodge, but she quickly learns that the journey of the Prime Minister’s daughter is never smooth. While juggling the pressures of a federal election campaign, an emerging conspiracy and her mum’s highly publicised love life, Cat’s journalism aspirations are put to the test as she digs to uncover her first story.

Cat's determined to get the perfect internship placement, but an accidental security breach leaves her scrambling to prove she has what it takes.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Natalie English as Sadie, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Gemma Bird Matheson as Yvette, Renee Lim as Deputy Principal Tan, Anthony Brandon Wong as Tim, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Zac Blades as Tom, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Claire Lovering as Peta, Emerie Boone as Jade, Andrew Davis as Cat's Dad, Edie Davis as Young Cat

Note: Zac Blades takes over the role of Tom who was played by Sebastian Alvarez in series 1

Be Relentless

Episode 2.02
Tue, June 13, 2023
Written by Alexandra Cullen
Directed by Julie Kalceff

After catching her mum in a lie, Cat digs for the truth, determined to find out what Isabel is really up to.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Natalie English as Sadie, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Emerie Boone as Jade, Zac Blades as Tom, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Claire Lovering as Peta, Madeleine Wighton as Meadow, Sam Delich as Matt, Indiana Kwong as Grace, Dorje Swallow as Luca, Alan Flower as Hank

The Secret Life of Mr Stevens

Episode 2.03
Wed, June 14, 2023
Written by Lou Sanz and Jessica Paine
Directed by Julie Kalceff

Horrified by her mum's secret relationship, Cat investigates whether Mr Stevens has a hidden agenda, and begins to fear the PM is in danger.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Natalie English as Sadie, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Dorje Swallow as Luca, Sam Delich as Matt, Madeleine Wighton as Meadow, Zac Blades as Tom, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Gemma Bird Matheson as Yvette, Anthony Brandon Wong as Tim Yeung, Cecilia Yeomans as Jacinta, Andrew Davis as Cat's Dad, Edie Davis as Young Cat

Pineapple

Episode 2.04
Thu, June 15, 2023
Written by Hannah Samuel
Directed by Julie Kalceff

Determined to find out who is leaking information about the PM's personal life, Cat's list of suspects is filled with those closest to her.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Kieran Hoyle as ACA Reporter [Peter Landle-Harris], Jenny Tian as Reporter #1, Oliver Burton as Reporter #2, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Zac Blades as Tom, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Natalie English as Sadie, Charlotte Friels as Mrs Gamble, Madeleine Wighton as Meadow, Indiana Kwong as Grace, Dorje Swallow as Luca, uncredited as Linda Rails

Get Hank

Episode 2.05
Fri, June 16, 2023
Written by Alexandra Cullen
Directed by Julie Kalceff

As Cat tries to uncover the identity of a criminal mastermind, a gathering at the Lodge threatens to get out of hand.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Natalie English as Sadie, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Alan Flower as Hank, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Gemma Bird Matheson as Yvette, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Emerie Boone as Jade, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Zac Blades as Tom, Trent Johansen as Security Guard

Robot Death Warrior

Episode 2.06
Mon, June 19, 2023
Written by Nikki Tran and Alexandra Cullen
Directed by Lisa Matthews

Cat tests out HANC while staying one step ahead of Aletheia's security guards. Sadie throws out the rule book in her quest to impress Peta.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Richard Roxburgh as H.A.N.C., Trent Johansen as Security Guard, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Zac Blades as Tom, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Natalie English as Sadie, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Claire Lovering as Peta, Michael Gencher as Arnold

A Proper Killer Instinct

Episode 2.07
Tue, June 20, 2023
Written by Craig Irvin and Jessica Paine
Directed by Lisa Matthews

Cat joins Isabel on a campaign stop so she can follow Peta to a secret conference, only to end up literally fighting for her story.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Richard Roxburgh as H.A.N.C., Claire Lovering as Peta, Natalie English as Sadie, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Sam Delich as Matt, Zac Blades as Tom, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Dorje Swallow as Luca, Anthony Brandon Wong as Tim Yeung, Sareena Barnes as Convener, Gus Murray as George Pryce, Henry Nixon as Andrew Irving

Cringey Cat

Episode 2.08
Wed, June 21, 2023
Written by Gemma Bird Matheson
Directed by Lisa Matthews

Needing a whistle-blower to go on the record against Peta, Cat tries to convince an old enemy to join her cause.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Dorje Swallow as Luca, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Natalie English as Sadie, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Samantha Ward as Shopper, Madeleine Wighton as Meadow, Gemma Bird Matheson as Yvette, Claire Lovering as Peta

Heist Time

Episode 2.09
Thu, June 22, 2023
Written by Hannah Samuel
Directed by Lisa Matthews

As the country counts down to election day, Cat plans a heist to get proof of Peta's masterplan for HANC.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Richard Roxburgh as H.A.N.C., Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Natalie English as Sadie, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Jamie Rogers as Nigel, Amélia James Power as Georgina, Zac Blades as Tom, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Alan Flower as Hank, Nat Buchanan as Aletheia Staffer, Masa Yamaguchi as Aletheia Guard, Claire Lovering as Peta, Sam Delich as Matt, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens

The (Occasionally Inconvenient) Truth

Episode 2.10
Fri, June 23, 2023
Written by Jessica Paine
Directed by Lisa Matthews

Cat races to warn Isabel, using everything she's learned in her battle to unmask the full conspiracy before Australia goes to the polls.

Cast: Cassandra Helmot as Cat, Jaga Yap as Ollie, Bailey Hayward as Alex, Natalie English as Sadie, Dinitha Senevirathne as Eric, Zac Blades as Tom, Nicholas Brown as Derek Stevens, Claire Fearon as Isabel Pérez, Dorje Swallow as Luca, Will Usic as Security Guard, Sam Delich as Matt, Tasneem Roc as Sloane, Henry Nixon as Andrew Irving, Richard Roxburgh as H.A.N.C., Claire Lovering as Peta, Alyson Standen as Alison, Mansoor Noor as Kai, Jenny Tian as Reporter #1, Oliver Burton as Reporter #2, Cecilia Yeomans as Jacinta, Gemma Bird Matheson as Yvette