Winners & Losers: episode guide


The Great Unknown

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Episode 4.14
Tue, July 14, 2015 (9:20)
646,000 viewers (15th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Pino Amenta

Instead of joining Sophie for their first real date, Luke is rushed into Emergency fighting for his life. Sam worries she made matters worse by using a straw to open his airways, and a long and nervous wait for news begins. After being revived, Luke's prognosis looks good and following a hospital stay, he's allowed to go home with Sophie as his loving carer. The new couple seem blissfully happy, but Luke isn't as fine as he's making out. After his mother's death, Cory moves into the Gross house. Izzy's offer to become a surrogate for Doug and Carla's baby sends everyone into a tailspin. Frances tries to cope with the news about Zach.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Laurence Brewer as Jack Mcauley, Katherine Tonkin as Nicole Jacobs, Lyall Brooks as Jim French, David Spencer as Dr Neville Amsted, Chloe Hartwig & Taylor Hermsen as George James

This Is Your Life?

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Episode 4.15
Tue, July 21, 2015 (8:30)
589,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Shaun Topp
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon

Sophie and Luke are loved up, enjoying their honeymoon period. However when Sam worries Luke may not be coping in the aftermath of Hayley's death, Sophie's forced to question their recent partying. Fearing they've been hitting it a bit hard of late, Sophie suggests they pull back, relieved when Luke agrees. However unbeknownst to her, Luke continues to drink. Jenny struggles to understand Gabe when he turns down a promotion at work. Sam's forced to consider what she's doing with her life when Bridget urges her not to be 'just a mum'. Frances struggles with the whims of her newborn George.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Madeleine & Chloe Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Ben Steel as Aden Thomas, Queenie van de Zandt as Prof. Belinda Yiap, Kevin Kiernan-Molloy as Tyler Dale, Chloe Hartwig & Taylor Hermsen as George James

The Cold Light Of Day

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Episode 4.16
Tue, July 28, 2015
604,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Rene Zandveld
Directed by Jean-Pierre Mignon

Sophie's concerns about Luke's excessive partying start to ease, until she discovers he binge drank alone while she was out with the girls. She questions him and Luke snaps, accusing her of nagging him, the exact reason he didn't want a relationship in the first place. He plans to take off and Sophie's devastated. Izzy ignores Frances' warning and refuses to tell Carla she wants to slow the surrogacy process. Frances faces a childcare crisis after returning to work.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Kevin Kiernan-Molloy as Tyler Dale, Queenie van de Zandt as Prof. Belinda Yiap, Chloe & Madeleine Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Alice Cavanagh as Safron Mathers, Dancers: Beau McCleish, Lawrence Templar, Dean Lunn-Wilson, Sidney Saayman; Mithila Gupta as Hen, Topless Waiters: Chris Nanya, Steve Naidovski, Norbert Osama; Frieda McKenna as IVF Technician, Chloe Hartwig & Taylor Hermsen as George James

What You Wish For

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Episode 4.17
Tue, July 28, 2015
539,000 viewers (19th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Fiona Banks

Still smarting from Tyler's rejection, Sam's alarmed to find Bridget has been giving the swipe of approval to Tinder men on her behalf. She's reluctantly intrigued when her match, Rob, isn't too hard on the eye but the date goes terribly. When Sam's called to the school, she's horrified to discover that Rob is one of Cory's teachers. She's even more horrified by what Rob tells her — Cory's a bully. Doug and Carla dote on Izzy. Jenny supports Gabe as he prepares to pitch his app to an investment group. Dot challenges Frances on her relationship with her family.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Rosie Lockhart as Debra Carroll, Chloe Hartwig & Taylor Hermsen as George James; John Xintavelonis as Demetri Freeman, Tom Harris as Logan Greaves

article: Rupert Reid returns to TV with role in Winners & Losers

Intervention

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Episode 4.18
Tue, August 04, 2015
570,000 viewers (18th)
Written by Peter McTighe
Directed by Fiona Banks

Sophie's relieved when Luke arrives home, seemingly refreshed and back to his old self. But at dinner that night, Luke loses his cool and attacks a fellow diner. Sophie and Sam soon discover empty bottles at the flat, leading Sophie to tell Sam about Luke's recent problems. Sam's instinct is to confront Luke, and although Sophie disagrees, eventually she agrees to play along. Bringing Luke to the house under false pretences, Sam stages an impromptu intervention — but even Sophie's unexpected, heartfelt confession isn't enough to get through to him. Luke refuses to listen and storms out of the house. Frances is shocked when Bridget announces she wants to divorce Wes and seek full custody of Aalivyah.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Glenda Linscott as Lily Patterson, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Tom Harris as Logan Greaves, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Madeleine & Chloe Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Chloe Hartwig & Taylor Hermsen as George James, Uisce Goriss-Dazeley as Marco Perera

Now The Rain Is Gone

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Episode 4.19
Tue, August 04, 2015
574,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Kevin Carlin

In the aftermath of Liv's accident, Sophie stands by shell-shocked Luke, putting her offside with Jenny and the Grosses — particularly when Luke's blood test results go missing and she becomes the prime suspect. Thankfully, the administrative error is fixed and Luke is cleared but Sophie's hopes that the accident will be the wake-up call he needs are dashed when Luke refuses to accept his drinking is a problem. Despairing Sophie's left with no choice but to end their relationship.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Glenda Linscott as Lily Patterson, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Tom Harris as Logan Greaves, Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Kay Keighery as Evelyn Truong, Madeleine & Chloe Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Bert LaBonte as Snr Costable Singh, William & Julian Purcell as Harrison Graham, Renaud Momtbrun as Clown Operator, Karol Leslie as Logan's Mum, Luke Saliba as Security, Chloe Hartwig & Taylor Hermsen as George James, Martin Beatie as Logan's Dad

Lean On Me

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Episode 4.20
Tue, August 11, 2015
609,000 viewers (15th)
Written by Mithila Gupta
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Post break-up, Sophie keeps her distance from Luke but is unable to turn her back when he opens up about his trauma. While their chat validates her belief he needs professional help, it fills him with the hope that she's enough to get him through. However, a near miss with temptation finally prompts Luke to acknowledge the depth of his problem and book himself into rehab. Sophie's glad he's facing the truth — but it doesn't make their farewell any less painful. An arguement with her mother leads to a shocking revelation for Frances.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Glenda Linscott as Lily Patterson, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Tom Harris as Logan Greaves, Taylor Hermsen & Chloe Hartwig as George James, Chloe & Madeleine Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Amar Sran as Police Officer #1, Justin Edbrooke as Police Officer #2

Proof of Identity

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Episode 4.21
Tue, August 11, 2015
589,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by John Hartley

Despite the school's offer to sweep Logan's false accusations under the carpet if she leaves quietly, Jenny's distressed anyone believes she would be inappropriate with a student. She decides to fight to clear her name but her gamble backfires when her topless photo scandal returns to haunt her. Meanwhile, Cory hears Logan bragging about his lie and comes forward, ultimately saving Jenny's career. But rather than celebrating Logan's expulsion, Jenny realises that if teaching truly means that much to her, she has a responsibility to go in to bat for her troubled student — whatever the cost. Frances channels her frustrations about Lily's hurtful paternity lie into her work.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Ben Steel as Aden Thomas, Jeremy Stanford as Principal Watters, Tom Harris as Logan Greaves, Elise McCredie as Marjorie Felton, Matilda Reed as Annette Varcoe, Laura McIntosh as Megan Wolf, Taylor Hermsen & Chloe Hartwig as George James, Dimi Ralicheski as Noah Mountjoy, Heath Mutch as Electrician, Yasmin Bushby as Business Woman, Han Tran as Cleaner

Through The Looking Glass

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Episode 4.22
Tue, August 18, 2015
648,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Nicky Arnall
Directed by John Hartley

When Frances takes on a malpractice suit against Jack, she finds herself at odds with Sophie who can't understand why Frances is running the case. Concerned about what the suit will mean for Jack's reputation, Sophie asks Frances to back down but Frances refuses. Sophie calls Frances' motives into question, suggesting the case bears too many similarities to Zach. Incensed, Frances bites back, causing a rift in the friendship that may never be repaired. Sam takes offence after overhearing Rob seemingly making a disparaging comment at parent/teacher night.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley, Matilda Reed as Annette Varcoe, Lyall Brooks as Jim French, NO Gloria Ajenstat as Kirstie Wexler, Curtis Clarke as Young Male Waiter, Bernadette Scherdt as Mara Prout, Andrew Medland as Hamish Varcoe, Petar Jurcic as Hospital Administrator

Pride and Prejudice

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Episode 4.23
Tue, August 18, 2015
637,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Pete McTighe
Directed by Nicholas Bufalo

It's Jenny's engagement party — and once she discovers that Frances and Sophie are still at odds, she concocts a plan to put them together for some party prep to work through their issues. Jenny's determined that everyone should be as happy as she and Gabe are, but her plan soon falls flat. Meanwhile Gabe and Jenny's families hit it off at the party, but Gabe clashes with his father over his recent career decisions. The next morning, Gabe gets a phone call that will change their lives.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley, Susie Dee as Michelle Reynolds, Andrew Bayly as David Reynolds, Kate McLennan as Kathryn Piper, Paul Herbert as Simon Piper, Lyall Brooks as Jim French, NO Chloe & Madeleine Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Gary Wall as Courier, Alison Morley as Sonographer, Katrina Mathers as Café Staff, Taylor Hermsen & Chloe Hartwig as George James

Unfinished Business

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Episode 4.24
Tue, August 25, 2015
661,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Alix Beane
Directed by Nick Bufalo

Sophie's fight with Frances makes things awkward amongst the girls, and her renewed friendship with Jack is making things awkward with Luke. Jenny worries Gabe is shutting her out in the wake of his father's death. She's confused when he gives up making his app and gets a job back in a call centre. When he finally admits he fought with his dad about the app just before he died, Jenny is able to help Gabe deal with his grief. Deciding not to have any other regrets, Gabe proposes a startling change to their wedding plans.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, Brenda Palmer as Ida Reynolds, Susie Dee as Michelle Reynolds, Jade De Souza as Waitress, Taylor Hermsen & Chloe Hartwig as George James

Surface Tension Theory

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Episode 4.25
Tue, September 01, 2015
600,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Emma Gordon
Directed by Bill Hughes

The Gross Family are finally reunited when Mrs Gross and Patrick return to celebrate Jenny and Gabe's imminent wedding. However, Jenny's reluctance to commit to a single detail is causing stress and Mrs Gross starts to suspect it's a sign that something is wrong. Eventually, Jenny confesses: she wants to marry Gabe but having been left at the altar once before she's not sure she can face another wedding. Can Gabe come up with a solution?

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Doug Graham, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, James Saunders as P-Dog Pete, Pia-Grace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Caroline Lee as Mystic Marg, Paul Makin as Referee, Taylor Hermsen & Chloe Hartwig as George James, Ben Chisholm as Spruiker, Alex Stuart as Eve Usher, Madeleine & Chloe Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick

Happy Endings

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Episode 4.26
Tue, September 08, 2015
713,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Dan Bennett
Directed by Bill Hughes

Jenny's overjoyed when Gabe surprises her with an impromptu wedding. Surrounded by her loved ones, Jenny finally weds the man of her dreams. But once they return from their honeymoon, it becomes clear Gabe is keeping something from her. Determined to turn over a new leaf, Jenny resolves to be patient... and is rewarded when Gabe's mystery mission turns out to be one that truly makes them Winners. The countdown is on to Sophie's move back to Kenya.

Cast: Melissa Bergland as Jenny Gross, Virginia Gay as Frances James, Melanie Vallejo as Sophie Wong, Katherine Hicks as Sam MacKenzie, Tom Wren as Dr. Doug Graham, Sibylla Budd as Carla Hughes, Francis Greenslade as Brian Gross, Denise Scott as Trish Gross, Sarah Grace as Bridget Fitzgerald, Laura Gordon as Izzy Hughes, Nathin Butler as Luke MacKenzie, Nick Russell as Gabe Reynolds, Jack Pearson as Patrick Gross, Anne Phelan as Dot Gross, Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick, Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley, Rupert Reid as Rob Hill, James Saunders as P-Dog Pete, PiaGrace Moon as Jasmine Patterson, Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter, Susie Dee as Michelle Reynolds, Nicholas Bell as Keith Maxwell, Kate McLennan as Kathryn Piper, Paul Herbert as Simon Piper, Drew Tingwell as Father Des Haylock, Avigail Herman as Jewish Celebrant, Taylor Hermsen & Chloe Hartwig as George James, Madeleine & Chloe Taylor as Aalivyah Fitzpatrick, Gemma Bird Matheson as Cate Young (check-in assistant), Amanda Labonte as Gemma Bosworth (ground staff)

Note: W&L will continue in 2016 with Demi Harman joining the cast for the 13-episode fifth series

Episodes 5.01 - 5.13