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Out of Left Field

Episode 1.12
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
1.323 million viewers (4th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Bill Hughes

As a power failure hits the inner city, two relationships bloom and two unravel. A week after her breakdown, Bec's just getting back to herself when she sees Matt with another woman. Jenny is adamant about impressing Rhys's parents, but Rhys has a secret, and Jenny is devastated when she discovers what he's been hiding. The blackout sees Zach and Frances sharing a bottle of wine and stories about Zach's dad. Meanwhile, Sophie's decided it's time to take her and JB's relationship to the next level.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Geoff Morrell as Paul Armstrong, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Rhys Mitchell, Mark Leonard Winter as James 'JB' Bartlett, Jacob Allan as Charles 'Chugga' McKinnon, Gregory Ross as Dennis Mitchell, Kirsty Child as Judy Mitchell, Zack Curran as Bar Manager, Catherine Mack-Hancock as Tasha Reynolds, Stephanie Lillis as Pip Beane, Victoria Petrolo as Latin Dancer, Elvis Aljus as Salsa Drummer, Paul Rochford as Bar Patron, Graham Jahne as Precision Driver #1, Chris Weir as Precision Driver #2, Bryce Hardy as Precision Driver #3

What Doesn't Kill You

Episode 1.13
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
1.404 million viewers (5th)
Written by Clare Atkins
Directed by Pino Amenta

The girls' worlds are turned upside town when Bec and Doug are involved in a serious car accident.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Nick Simpson-Deeks as Rhys Mitchell, Mark Leonard Winter as James 'JB' Bartlett, Carmen Duncan as Prof. Kerry Green, Bethany Whitmore as Maddie Sommers, Bill McCluskey as Ron Summers, Ray Tiernan as Dr Peter Bowen, Georgina Capper as Laura Sommers, Brenda Addie as Margaret Sommers, Marcus Lau as Leo Chung

Music: "My Legs Are Weak" performed by Paloma Faith, "Rewind" performed by Diane Birch, "Finally Woken" performed by Jem, "Someone Like You" performed by Adele

Two Point Oh

Episode 1.14
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
1.348 million viewers (4th)
Written by Leigh McGrath
Directed by Pino Amenta

Despite the horror of the car accident, Sophie is feeling in control but needs to end her relationship with JB, but she's never broken up with a guy before.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Judith McGrath as Maria Crawley, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Mark Leonard Winter as James 'JB' Bartlett, Glenda Linscott as Lilly Patterson, Dan Feuerriegel as Jake Peters, Rob Mills as Sean Brody, Bethany Whitmore as Maddie Sommers, Bill McCluskey as Ron Summers, Brenda Addie as Margaret Sommers, Cate Wolswinkel as Rachel Hayes, Leon Teague as Priest Dominic Halstead, Andrew Cason as Barman, Adam Camerlengo as Baz Heartley, Glenn Ellis as Stuie Gordon, Lucy Hill as Mum, Lilah Hughes as Baby Daughter, Jane Wilkes as Female Patron

Music: "Happy Days" performed by Maxi Priest Feat. Chaka Demus and Pliers, "Sweet About Me" performed by Melissa Bergland, "Hooked on a Feeling" performed by B.J. Thomas

Happiness is a Delusion

Episode 1.15
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
1.287 million viewers (5th)
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by San Davies

Somewhat splintered following the accident, the girls each grapple with their own separate game of real-life charades. Seduced by the lure of popularity and acceptance, Jenny throws herself further into Sean's party world, raising concerns for the Gross family. When Zach's grandparents arrive unexpectedly, Frances discovers he's told them that he and Frances are a couple, and while going along with the act, both are confronted by what feelings come up. Meanwhile, Bec and Doug are determined to take things slow and keep their burgeoning relationship secret — but this proves to be harder than expected.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, John Flaus as Don Armstong, Julia Blake as Gwen Armstrong, Dan Feuerriegel as Jake Peters, Rob Mills as Sean Brody, Ngaire Dawn Fair as Amiee Egan, Heidi Valkenburg as Kara Martini, David Coussins as Lee 'Griffo' Griffiths, Nick Riley as Waiter Eamon Ashton, Zav Eletherious as Taxi Driver

Dialing Up the Crazy

Episode 1.16
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
1.211 million viewers (7th)
Written by David Hannam
Directed by San Davies

After Callum inadvertently stumbles upon Bec and Doug's new romance, they're forced to tell Matt and Sophie that they're officially together. Publicly, Matt and Sophie take the news well. Privately, it's another story, which ultimately comes to the surface at Callum's 30th birthday party. While Sophie pretends she's okay with her two best friends dating, she's distracted by her thoughts that someone is stalking her. Meanwhile, Jenny shies away from Callum's bowling party, not wanting to show her face after being humiliated by Sean. Will her friends be able to convince her to rejoin the world?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Mark Leonard Winter as James 'JB' Bartlett, Dan Feuerriegel as Jake Peters, Jacob Allan as Charles 'Chugga' McKinnon, Lawrence Mooney as Trevor Myers, Marisa Washington as Simone Diamond, Glenda Linscott as Lily Patterson, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Libby Gott as Gabby Larton, Simone Smith as Mischa Radulovich, Angegla Johnson as Megan Tullman, James Vegter as Sgt. Grant Taylor, Stephanie Lillis as Pip Beane

Music: "Do What I Want" performed by Cassie Davis, "Better" performed by Screaming Jets, "Plans" performed by Birds of Tokyo, "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" performed by The Offspring, "Moment Of Truth" performed by Blue King Brown, "Never Your Man" performed by Marty P

The Pink Dog

Episode 1.17
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
1.236 million viewers (6th)
Written by Jo Martino
Directed by Paul Moloney

When Jenny and her siblings notice Mrs Gross behaving in an unusual manner, they discuss the option that she could be menopausal.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Glenda Linscott as Lily Patterson, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Paul Moore as Wes Patrick, Dan Feuerriegel as Jake Peters, Graham Jahne as Doug Riding Double

Mum's the Word

Episode 1.18
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
1.238 million viewers (6th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Paul Moloney

Jenny struggles to keep a dark secret from her siblings concerning her mum's health, Bridget and Wes announce some exciting news, Rebecca and her mother go on a retreat, and Frances makes her sister an offer she can refuse.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Glenda Linscott as Lily Patterson, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Natalie Walker as Donna Wong, Jacquie Brennan as Gayleen Longbrook, David Woods as Dr Simon Wilding, Steve Carroll as Bruce Nicholas, Robert Shook as Derek Ford, Harrison Palmer as Davey Lee, Frederique Fouche as Yoga Instructor, Bryce Hardy as Driving Double, Peter Flaherty as Bar Tender

We Are Family

Episode 1.19
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
1.337 million viewers (6th)
Written by Faith McKinnon
Directed by Jet Wilkinson

Zach organises a weekend away with Frances and Jonathan to discuss a strategy for their next big pitch. But with Sophie tagging along at the last minute, work takes a back seat as the foursome enjoy some fun and relaxation. Meanwhile, with Mrs Gross's impending surgery on everyone's mind, the Gross family are struggling, and when Jenny's sister Deidre arrives, disagreements and old tensions resurface. Plus, Doug's surprised to learn that Bec still holds a joint bank account with Matt.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Madeleine West as Deidre Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Mark Leonard Winter as James 'JB' Bartlett, Jacob Allan as Charles 'Chugga' McKinnon, Tom Gutteridge as Dr Neil Price, Ben Prendergast as Detective Sgt Pete Davidson, Scott Parmeter as Fireman Travis Marke, Zev Eleftheriou as Taxi Driver

Music: "Cry When You Get Older" performed by Robyn, "Mess Mr" performed by Paris Wells, "Hard Times" performed by Plan B, "The First Cut is the Deepest" performed by Sheryl Crow

It's Written in the Stars

Episode 1.20
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
1.225 million viewers (4th)
Written by Dan Bennett
Directed by Jet Wilkinson

Sophie is forced to face up to her past as she realises her stalker has been someone much closer than she could have imagined. Frances and Zach's new relationship interrupts their work life and creates complications.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Mark Leonard Winter as James 'JB' Bartlett, Carmen Duncan as Prof. Kerry Green, Damien Harrison as Charlie Fontane, Rhys Uhlich as Malcom Walwork, Kevin Harrington as Nev Barnsworth, Ben Prendergast as Det. Sgt. Pete Davidson, Adam Pedicini as Mal Gym Goer

Music: "I Need You" performed by David Cheshire, "As I Lay Me Down" performed by Sophie B Hawkins

Eat, Pray, Love

Episode 1.21
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
1.274 million viewers (3rd)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Pino Amenta

Mrs Gross' surgery is a success and Jenny is forced to revisit her promise to God that if her mum got better she'd give her money away. Meanwhile, Doug is offered a job in London, but now that Doug's single, Sophie wonders if the timing's right for them to be together. Also, Matt doesn't want to make the same mistake twice and is eager to tie the knot, so when Mrs Gross is given the all clear and Sophie shows her supports for Matt, Bec decides that they should get married tomorrow. But when the time arrives, can they go through with it?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Carmen Duncan as Prof. Kerry Green, Natalie Walker as Donna Wong, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Natalie Saleeba as Claire Armstrong, Lachlan Woods as Chris Jones, Laura lattuada as Celebrant, Christina Walls as Receptionist, Tobi Johnson as 7 year old Bridget, Isabel Harkensee as Grandmother, Holly O'Leary as 10 year old Jenny, Jordan Cook as 2 year old Patrick

Music: "Love Makes a Woman" performed by Barbara Acklin, "Smoke in the City" performed by Maddy Hay, "Like a Ship" performed by Pastor T.L. Barret and the Youth For Christ Orchestra

Second Chances

Episode 1.22 (f)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
1.233 million viewers (4th)
Written by Dan Bennett
Directed by Pino Amenta

Wedding bells ring as Bec and Matt's happy day finally arrives. Bec struggles to pull it together after her Hen's Night, but once she's in her dress she feels as though nothing could go wrong... Happy with Zach, Frances remains oblivious to Claire's true intentions, and their relationship bliss only fuels her jealousy. Jenny announces she's decided to go to Uni to become a teacher. But what will this mean for her and Callum? And, Not wanting to deter Doug's decision to go to London, Sophie's determined to keep her feelings quiet. But saying goodbye causes her to buckle and finally finds the courage to make a last ditch declaration of love.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Rebecca Gilbert, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Damien Bodie as Jonathan Kurtiss, Blair McDonough as Matt O'Connor, Stephen Phillips as Zach Armstrong, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Mike Smith as Callum Gilbert, Nell Feeney as Carolyn Gilbert, Greg Stone as Steve Gilbert, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Jacob Allan as Charles 'Chugga' McKinnon, Natalie Walker as Donna Wong, Natalie Saleeba as Claire Armstrong, Nicki Paull as Leanne O'Connor, Chris Bunworth as Greg O'Connor, Piagrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Mahalia Brown as Tracy Robinson, Lachlan Woods as Chris Jones, Laura Lattuada as Celebrant, Keith Gordon as Uncle Barry O'Connor, Michelle Hall as Air Hostess, Cassandra Jane as Female Stripper, Andrew Marigliani as Male Stripper, Ann Fennell as Mrs Gross Double

Music: "The Stroke" performed by Billy Squire, "Wild Wild West" performed by The Escape Club, "Place Called Love" performed by Little Red, "Heart Goes Pitter Patter" performed by Simone and Girlfunkle, "Precious Moments" performed by Rox, "Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" performed by Los Del Rio, "Indestructable (Acoustic version)" performed by Robyn, "Boom Shack-A-Lak" performed by Apache Indian, "Little Bit of Feel Good" performed by Jamei Liddell, "Through & Through" performed by Paris Wells