Acropolis Now: episode guide

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Dream Baby

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Episode 5.1 (51)
August 12, 1992
Written by Ray Boseley
Directed by Mike Smith

Jim has a horrible dream — he is married to Suzanna. They have one screaming baby, another on the way, and he has traded in his Monaro... for a station wagon! Perhaps it's not the best time for them to go away for a romantic weekend? After Effie loses her job, Suzanna encourages her to set up her own hair salon (Hair Razors) above the café. Memo's volatile air hostess ex-girlfriend returns, lawsuit in hand.

With: Louis Watson as Woman

Note: Georgie Parker joins the cast as Despina (Nick Carrafa has departed). A new disco version of the opening theme debuts (vocals by Freddie Hemara, Nicharud Fitzgibbon and Tony Kopa)

Love

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Episode 5.2 (52)
August 19, 1992
Written by Keith Nemeth
Directed by Mike Smith

Jim panics when Suzanna's parents want to meet their future son-in-law. Her parents are less than impressed by Jim and set out to show just how incompatible he and their daughter are. Effie invents a potent new shampoo. Memo gets a lawyer to fight Despina's lawsuit.

With: Fiona Spence as Joan, John Lee as William

Hair Razors

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Episode 5.3 (53)
August 26, 1992
Written by Aleksi Vellis, Peter Herbert, Chris Anastassiades
Directed by Mike Smith

A Swedish car expert and photographer, Lars Larson, falls in love with Effie while helping Jim rebuild his Monaro. Despina sends Memo a series of provocative photos from her travels.

With: Simon Wilton as Lars

The Other Man

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Episode 5.4 (54)
September 02, 1992
Written by Chris Anastassiades
Directed by Mike Smith

Memo has had enough of Despina's flirting with sports stars and decides to show her who's boss. Suzanna asks Jim to throw away his "little black book". Despina tries to make Memo jealous by dating other men.

With: Paul Dawber as Helmut, Therese Randall as The Customer

Note: Simon Wilton is added to the opening credits

The Lars Supper

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Episode 5.5 (55)
September 09, 1992
Written by Lachy Hulme, Ray Boseley
Directed by Mike Smith

Wrestlemania 17 fever grips Jim and Memo and nothing is going to stop them watching the event on TV. Lars gives Effie an ultimatum — admit she loves him or he'll leave. Suzanna and Despina decide the best way to get him to stay is to throw him a going-away party.

With: Sean Ladhams as The Customer

Mum's The Word

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Episode 5.6 (56)
September 16, 1992
Written by Ray Boseley
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Jim hides his relationship with Suzanna when his mother returns unexpectedly from Greece. As Suzanna threatens to walk out, Effie needs to find a way for her salon customers to walk in.

With: Christine Kaman as Olga, Emma Bourke as The Customer

Note: Georgie Parker does not appear in this episode

Coward's End

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Episode 5.7 (57)
September 23, 1992
Written by Christine Madafferi
Directed by Andrew Friedman

There's a new girl in Jim's life — maybe even a wife! After watching Jim propose to another woman, Suzanna leaves for a once-in-a-lifetime job managing a resort in Cairo. Memo almost forgets Despina's birthday.

With: Christine Kaman as Olga, Katerina Kotsonis as Julia

Note: Georgie Parker does not appear in this episode

The Battle Of The Sexists

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Episode 5.8 (58)
September 30, 1992
Written by George Kapiniaris, Julian Glavacich
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Memo refuses to accompany Despina to Greece and his reputation as a notorious Greek stud is ruined. To make matters worse, Despina declines his marriage proposal.

With: Katerina Kotsonis as Julia

Torn Between Two Lovers

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Episode 5.9 (59)
October 07, 1992
Written by Elizabeth Coleman, Peter Herbert
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Jim panics when both Suzanna and Julia accept his marriage proposals. Despina agrees to accompany Memo to the Greek Waiters Picnic.

With: Christine Kaman as Olga, Katerina Kotsonis as Julia

Stupidstition

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Episode 5.10 (60)
October 14, 1992
Written by George Kapiniaris, Julian Glavacich
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Memo asks Despina to quit her job when a fortune teller reveals a looming tragedy in her life. Jim searches for a best man for his wedding — both of them.

With: Katerina Kotsonis as Julia, Adam Thompson as Client

Confessions Of A Hair Gel Goddess

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Episode 5.11 (61)
October 21, 1992
Written by Mary Coustas
Directed by Andrew Friedman

After helping Jim keep Julia and Suzanna from meeting one another, Effie finally confesses her love for Lars. Memo receives his first fax from Despina and Lars reveals a secret about his past.

With: Katerina Kotsonis as Julia, Craig Hesse as Client

Note: Georgie Parker does not appear in this episode.

Here Come The Brides (Part 1)

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Episode 5.12 (62)
October 28, 1992
Written by Nick Giannopoulos
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Jim is kept busy planning two weddings but eventually must admit to Memo that he doesn't actually love Suzanna or Julia. Memo throws a disastrous buck's party.

With: Christine Kaman as Olga, Katerina Kotsonis as Julia, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Customer

Here Come The Brides (Part 2)

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Episode 5.13 (63) (finale)
November 04, 1992
Written by Nick Giannopoulos
Directed by Andrew Friedman

Jim fails to show up for his weddings. Lars returns and Despina announces her love for Memo.

With: Katerina Kotsonis as Julia, Christine Kaman as Olga, John Lee as Suzanna's Father [William], Fiona Spence as Suzanna's Mother [Joan], Tasos Petousis as Priest, Jennifer Castles as Airline Attendant, Brian Wilkinson as Courier, Yuri Worontschak as Organist, Christopher McLean as Guest