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The Excursion

Episode 1
Aus: November 09, 2002
UK: January 08, 2003
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Kate Woods

On a school excursion to the Sparkling Star Bottle works, Millicent and Dusting become trapped and are convinced that aliens have abducted Thesaurus. When Thesaurus eventually saves the day, the bottling works gives Dusting and Thesaurus free bottles of soft drink.

Starring: Cameron Attard as Roger Thesaurus, Ray Mirams as Dusting, Seychelle as Millicent

With: Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Joshue Jay as Max, Arundbha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S. Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum, Stanley McGeagh as Bottle Expert

Kiss of Millicent

Episode 2
November 16, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Kate Woods

When Dusting is cast as Don Giovanno in the school play, he swaps the part with Gilbert. There's no way he's going to kiss Millicent in the performance! But things go wrong when Gilbert gets an asthma attack on the night of the play.

With: Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Joshue Jay as Max, Arundbha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S. Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum

My Twin Rabbit

Episode 3
Aus: November 23, 2002
Written by Lisa Chambers
Directed by Kate Woods

It's Help a Needy Person Week and Millicent, convinced that Dusting is poor, is determined to help him whether he likes it or not! But when Thesaurus sleeps over at Dusting's, he discovers that Dusting's family is far from poor.

With: Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Joshue Jay as Max, Arundbha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S. Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Brenda Palmer as Esme Lander, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum, Ewan Sprague as Mr Dusting, Lynette Griffiths as Mrs Dusting, Jayred Dawson-Smith as Robby Dusting, Michael Harris as Stewie Dusting, Tim Smith as Reg Dusting, Carlie Ward as Frank Dusting, Ben as Chewbarker

Fancy Rugs From India

Episode 4
November 30, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Kate Woods

When Dusting's Aunt Ivy comes to town and Thesaurus' mum forgets to cook him dinner, the two boys decide to sail away to Africa. But when Roger tells Dusting a ghost story on the first night, Dusting gets scared and deserts Thesaurus.

With: Kerry Walker as Aunt Ivy, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S. Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Ewan Sprague as Mr Dusting, Lynette Griffiths as Mrs Dusting, Jayred Dawson-Smith as Robby Dusting, Michael Harris as Stewie Dusting

Eddie's Undies

Episode 5
December 07, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Arnie Custo

Dusting's position as school bully is threatened when Eddie arrives at school — he's big, he's tough… and he eats bugs! When Eddie threatens Millicent's pet tortoise, Millicent convinces Thesaurus and Dusting to teach Eddie a lesson — a lesson involving Eddie's underpants and a flagpole!

With: Angus McLaren as Eddie, Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Joshua Jay as Max, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus

In The Pink

Episode 6
December 14, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Arnie Custo

Thesaurus' life is turned upside down when Dusting and his Mexican walking fish decide to move in for a few days. When Millicent paints Thesaurus' room pink to drive Dusting out, Thesaurus is once again caught in the middle between his two worst best friends.

With: Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus Jayred Dawson-Smith as Robby Dusting, Michael Harris as Stewie Dusting, Louis Corbett as Scared Child, Ben as Chew Barker [sic]

The Motel

Episode 7
December 21, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Arnie Custo

While Thesaurus' Dad takes him on a holiday to the local motel, Avril is convinced that the new P.E. teacher Mr Collins is about to propose to her. In an effort to win Avril away from Mr Collins, Gilbert pretends to be French and challenges the teacher.

With: Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Joshua Jay as Max, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Brett Tucker as Mr Collins, Bridget Borgello as Prudence, Nadja Kostich as Avril's mum

Morrocan Chicken

Episode 8
December 21, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Arnie Custo

In an attempt to keep Thesaurus' parents from breaking up and taking him to Brazil, Millicent and Dusting team up to cook Mr and Mrs Thesaurus a romantic meal. But things don't go as planned when Millicent and Dusting fight.

With: Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Joshua Jay as Max, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Wayne Cartwright as Thesaurus' Dad Stunt Double, Ben as Chewbarker

Better Than Glen

Episode 9
January 04, 2002
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Steve Jodrell

It's election time for Class Captain. Millicent backs Glen Appealing while Thesaurus backs Dusting. But when Glen shows more interest in swimming than the election and Dusting is caught cheating, it's Thesaurus who ends up becoming Class Captain.

With: Sam Purdon as Glen Appealing, Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Joshua Jay as Max, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum, Emily Johnston as Hair Stylist

Miss Personality

Episode 10
January 11, 2003
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Steve Jodrell

When Thesaurus finally tells Millicent what he really thinks about her, Millicent conducts a poll at school to prove that she really is a good person. Dusting reminds everyone of Millicent's bad points and Millicent is devastated when her friends tell her what they really think of her.

With: Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Joshua Jay as Max, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Sam Purdon as Glen Appealing, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'Leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum, Therese Beaumont as Millicent's Mum, Sam Cicero as Frightened Kid

Single White Avril

Episode 11
January 18, 2003
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Millicent decides to stay in bed until everyone at school apologises for being mean to her. But her decision has dire and unplanned consequences as Avril tries to take over Millicent's position at school! Dusting tries to save Chewbarker from Molly. Will Thesaurus and Avril become relatives?

With: Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Joshua Jay as Max, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Sam Purdon as Glen Appealing, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum, Therese Beaumont as Millicent's Mum, Jim Hunt as Millicent's Neighbour, Ben as Chewbarker

The Chosen One

Episode 12
January 25, 2003
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Steve Jodrell

In exchange for a rabbit, Molly offers to help prove to Max that he is not adopted. Meanwhile, Thesaurus' dad and Avril's mum hook up together and Thesaurus is forced to sleep in Avril's laundry.

With: Joshua Jay as Max, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Sam Purdon as Glen Appealing, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Richard Bligh as Max's Dad, Margaret Matanda as Max's Mum, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum

Died a Horse

Episode 13
February 01, 2003
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Dusting cons Thesaurus into going to the school fancy dress party in the rear end of Dusting's horse costume. But when Thesaurus sprains his ankle, it's Dusting who gets the nasty surprise — he'll have to dance with Millicent.

With: Lee Cormie as Gilbert, Rebecca Hetherington as Avril, Jessie Jacobs as Molly, Joshua Jay as Max, Arunabha Keshari as Kay, Amy Latimer as Phoebe Drake, Sam Purdon as Glen Appealing, Maxwell Simon as Douglas Grotty, Rebekah Tipping as Loretta, Jan Friedl as Miss Hodgson, Andrew S Gilbert as Mr Thesaurus, Christen O'leary as Mrs Thesaurus, Nadja Kostich as Avril's Mum, Brett Tucker as Mr Collins, Margaret Matanda as Max's Mum, Therese Beaumont as Millicent's Mum, Szumai Anderson as Hanging Stunt Double 1, Amanda Grover as Hanging Stunt Double 2, Nathan James as Falling Stunt Double, Melissa Hall as Horse Suit Stand In 1, Camelia Holder as Horse Suit Stand In 2, Peter Baylor as Starliners Band 1, David Cantrell as Starliners Band 2, Hank Ferguson as Starliners Band 3, Andrew Lindsay as Starliners Band 4, Michael St Clair-Miller as Starliners Band 5

Note: this episode was nominated for a Canadian Banff Rockie Award at the 2003 Banff Television Festival in the Children's and Youth Programs category.