Acropolis Now: episode guide

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Oh Suzanna

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Episode 4.01 (38)
Written by Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

Jim's hormone-driven employment policy leads him to trouble again when he causes his ex-flame Suzanna — a high powered marketing executive — to lose her job. That's when Jim takes his life into his own hands. He knows the others are going to kill him, but, regardless, he offers her a job at the café as a waitress.

Note: Mary Coustas and Nick Carrafa are elevated into the opening credits and Nicki Wendt joins the cast replacing the departed Tracy Callander

The Phantom Of The Acropolis

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Episode 4.02 (39)
Written by George Kapiniaris, Julian Glavacich, Alan Keaughran
Directed by Mark Piper

Jim's rival Vinnie has agreed to buy the Acropolis Now from Jim's father but the final word rests with Jim. Memo is convinced the café is haunted by his cousin Spiro Kruegernidis.

With: Sheryl Munks as Sophie, Joe Perrone as Vinnie

Crimes of Fashion

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Episode 4.03 (40)
Written by Ray Boseley
Directed by Mark Piper

Effie and Sophie hold their hair and fashion show at the café but when Suzanna steals the show, Effie tries to poison her with haircare products. Jim and Memo sabotage Suzanna's search for a new job.

With: Sheryl Munks as Sophie

21 Today

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Episode 4.04 (41)
Written by Mary Coustas
Directed by Julie Bates, Aleksi Vellis

Effie is determined to make Sophie's 21st a birthday she'll never forget... if only they could get past the bouncer at Vibrations.

With: Sheryl Munks as Sophie, Zlatko Kasumovic as Vlad

The Letter

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Episode 4.05 (42)
Written by Kevin Nemeth
Directed by Julie Bates, Aleksi Vellis

The guys are convinced Suzanna is behind a letter printed in a magazine from a woman seeking dating advice in regards to her three co-workers. Effie is in search of advice on buying a car.

Wheel Of Shame

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Episode 4.06 (43)
Written by George Kapiniaris
Directed by Liz Crosby

To pay for his sister's return to Greece, Memo appears on the game show Wheel of Language. Suzanna forces Jim to get rid of his magazine collection but while going throught them one last time, he notices one of the centerfolds looks familiar...

With: Gerry Connolly

Full Metal Jerks

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Episode 4.07 (44)
Written by Aleksi Vellis, Nick Giannopoulos
Directed by Julie Bates

Jim puts Memo through training after he is drafted into the Greek army. Suzanna raids the annual party of the marketing company that fired her.

Four Eyes

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Episode 4.08 (45)
Written by Aleksi Vellis, Nick Giannopoulos
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Jim has to wear glasses or give up driving his beloved Monaro but when the jokes get to be too much, Suzanna takes it upon herself to transform a bespectacled Jim from dag to snag (sensitive new age guy).

Devil In Disguise

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Episode 4.09 (46)
Written by Elizabeth Coleman, Chris Anastassiades
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

When Suzanna's abrasive former colleague has car trouble outside the café she sees an opportunity to get her old job back. Suzanna pretends to be engaged to Alfredo.

With: Leverne McDonnell as Whitney

The King And I

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Episode 4.10 (47)
Written by John Ruane
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Memo's discovery of Elvis' reincarnated frozen head in the kitchen freezer coincides with a visit from the health inspector. Inspired by Elvis' appearance, the pair make plans to travel to America and visit Graceland.

With: Michael Bishop as Health Inspector [Kevin]

Desperately Seeking Effie

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Episode 4.11 (48)
Written by Mary Coustas
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Effie ends up in hospital after she falls victim to a practical joke Memo intended for Jim. Left with no memory of her previous life, Jim sees an opportunity to create a new Effie... a better Effie.

With: Genevieve Picot as Nurse Wallace, Sheryl Munks as Sophie [uncredited]

Deaf Jammed

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Episode 4.12 (49)
Written by Chris Anastassiades
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

Jim takes advantage of his friends' generosity by pretending to have lost his hearing. When they discover the truth, Memo, Alfredo and Suzanna trick Jim into believing they are planning to kill him, but just who is being conned?

The Last Temptation

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Episode 4.13 (50)
Written by Chris Anastassiades, Nick Giannopoulos
Directed by Kendal Flanagan

After a near-death experience, Alfredo decides it is time he embraced his faith. Meanwhile, Jim and Suzanna divert their sexual energies as they continue to deny their feelings for one another.

With: Alex Papps