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Date Night

Episode 1.01
Wed, September 07, 2011 (9.30)
1.066 million viewers (6th)
Written by Amanda Bishop & Rick Kalowski & Phil Lloyd
Directed by Erin White

Before heading overseas, Julia has promised to make it up to Tim for always cancelling 'Date Night', with a romantic evening for two. But a last minute threat from Independent MPs Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor to cross the floor with Bob Katter leaves Julia no choice but to make it a very special romantic occasion... for five.

Starring: Amanda Bishop as Julia Gillard, Phil Lloyd as Tim Mathieson

With: Drew Forsythe as Bab Katter, Jim Russell as Rob Oakeshott, Peter Carmody as Tony Windsor, Michael Denkha as Jesus, Georgina Naidu as Georgina, Wildenfox Pavarotti as Bill Shorten the Dog, Joel Barker as Naughty Kid 1, Jack Dawes as Naughty Kid 2, Jack Versace as Naughty Kid 3, Craig McLachlan as Steve The Gardener, Jonathan Biggins as Paul Keating, Al Dukes as Wayne Swan, Glenn Hazeldine as Supermaket Meat Salesman, Mandy McElhinney as Newsagent, Krew Boylan as Checkout Chick, Martin Thomas as Agent Thompson, David Callan as Agent Smith, Guy Edmonds as Male Journo, Lisa Adam as Female Journo, Di Adams as Supermarket Shopper, Greg Quail as Newsreader

Code Ranga

Episode 1.02
Wed, September 14, 2011
889,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Amanda Bishop & Rick Kalowski & Phil Lloyd
Directed by Erin White

With Julia set to guest star at Tim's public hairdressing event, a national emergency is sparked when she accidentally locks herself in The Lodge bathroom and fails to show up, leading security to believe she's been kidnapped by terrorists. Meanwhile, Tim tries to prove the whole thing's yet another prank by three naughty neighbourhood kids who find it endlessly hilarious that he's a male hairdresser.

With: Stephen Leeder as Special Agent Mervyn, Hazem Shammas as Aarif The Cabbie, Fiona Press as School Principal Diane, Martin Thomas as Agent Thompson, David Callan as Agent Smith, Joel Barker as Naughty Kid 1, Jack Dawes as Naughty Kid 2, Jack Versace as Naughty Kid 3, Michael Denkha as Jesus, Meaghan Davies as Brianna The Canberra Local, Chris Taylor as Jase The Canberra Local, Ben Oxenbould as Head Protestor, Wildenfox Pavarotti as Bill Shorten the Dog, Georgina Naidu as Georgina, Luke Haberecht as School Kid, Caitlin Burley as School Kid, Alex Thompson as Young Agent Mervyn;
Special appearance in titles by Craig McLachlan as Steve The Gardener

The Leaker

Episode 1.03
Wed, September 21, 2011
773,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Amanda Bishop & Rick Kalowski & Phil Lloyd
Directed by Erin White

At Tim's birthday party, Julia and Tim plan to announce a big step in their fragile relationship. Unfortunately, Julia thinks it's that Tim is taking a government position, while Tim thinks they're announcing wedding plans. Meanwhile, Julia plans to confront Kevin Rudd over what she believes is his constant leaking.

With:

Paul McCarthy as Kevin Rudd, Al Dukes as Wayne Swan, Nicholas Cassim as Tony Abbott, Amanda Bishop as Julie Bishop, Jonathan Biggins as Paul Keating, Craig McLachlan as Steve The Gardener, Don Christopher as Steve's Friend Gareth, Michael Denkha as Jesus The Cleaner, Joel Barker as Naughty Kid 1, Jack Dawes as Naughty Kid 2, Jack Versace as Naughty Kid 3, Nathan Lovejoy as Jewellery Shop Owner, Wildenfox Pavarotti as Bill Shorten the Dog, Georgina Naidu as Georgina, James Coyne as Mr Speaker, Dimitri Ellerington as Security Guard, The Incredibly Mysterious Dr X as Bill Shorten The Politician

Citizens' Assembly

Episode 1.04 (finale)
Wed, September 28, 2011
655,000 viewers (18th)
Written by Amanda Bishop & Rick Kalowski & Phil Lloyd
Directed by Erin White

The couple have reached a cross roads at home while Julia has to prepare for a 'save her leadership' appearance on TV's Q&A.

With: Al Dukes as Wayne Swan, Paul McCarthy as Kevin Rudd, Patrick Brammal as Bernard the ALP Genius, Michael Denkha as Jesus, Georgina Naidu as Georgina, Jonathan Biggins as Tony Jones, Geoff Moxham as Alan Jones, Joel Barker as Naughty Kid 1, Jack Dawes as Naughty Kid 2, Jack Versace as Naughty Kid 3, Gabby Milgate as Gillard Impersonator, Di Smith as Tim's Salon Customer 1, Gen Mooy as Tim's Salon Customer 2, Lisbeth Kennelly as Tim's Salon Customer 3, Michelle Doake as Tim's Salon Customer 4, David Terry as Salon Owner, Bruce Venables as Salon Customer Bob, Jonathan Biggins as Paul Keating, Robin Goldsworthy as Paparazzi 1, Duncan Fellows as Paparazzi 2, FIona YOung as ABC Floor Manager, Wildenfox Pavarotti as Bill Shorten the Dog;
Special appearance in titles by Craig McLachlan as Steve The Gardener