Canal Road: episode guide


Episode 1

Paul Leyden
Richard Cawthorne
Paul Leyden
Paul Leyden and Richard Cawthorne
Paul Leyden
Paul Leyden
Paul Leyden
Brooke Satchwell and Richard Cawthorne
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Wed, April 16, 2008 (Nine)
Ratings: 1.084 million viewers (12th)
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Since the senseless death of his wife and child in a car accident, Dr Spence McKay keeps himself as busy as possible, sharing his time between his private practice and Canal Road, an inner-city community centre. Spence can't believe it when Greg Manor turns up at Canal Road. Responsible for killing his wife and child in a car accident, he's out on early parole. Believing the legal system has failed, Spence takes matters into his own hands and attempts to kill him before Manor blurts out it wasn't an accident. Before Spence can find out any more information, Manor dies of a heroin overdose and with him the truth of what really happened.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Richard Cawthorne as Greg Manor, Simon Lyndon as Darryl King, Claire Chitham as Kristen , Dean Atkinson as Peter Ferguson, Sarah ??? as Young Woman, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Damian Rocher as Businessman, Nicole Nabout as Ellen McKay, Toby Allsop as Toby McKay, Vanessa Langby as Coffee Van Operator, Tim Powne as Busker, Daniel Oldaker as Busker, Jo Hall as Newsreader, Chris Kemp as Stunt Performer

Episode 2

Fletcher Humphrys, Charlie Clausen, Peta Sergeant
Peta Sergeant
Peta Sergeant
Paul Leyden, Hideo Nogamy
Peta Sergeant
Peta Sergeant, Sullivan Stapleton
Peta Sergeant, Sullivan Stapleton
Alyssa McClelland
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Wed, April 23, 2008
Ratings: 0.831 million viewers (8.30pm, 20th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Kevin Carlin

After Holly saves a traumatised drug addict, Tracey, from her violent parolee boyfriend, Colin, she finds herself the target of a frightening stalking campaign, and suspects it too be the smooth, but violent, Jack Logan. Spence receives a series of security camera photos of himself, including one of him and Greg Manor, from an anonymous source. A threat or a warning? His inability to track down the sender of the photos renders him unable to find out more about Ellen and Toby's mysterious deaths.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
With: Sullivan Stapleton as Jack Logan, Fletcher Humphrys as Colin Burns, David Serafin as Sgt Brendan Tully, Anya Beyersdorf as Tracey, Hideo Nogamy as Japanese Tourist, Shun Ichi Matsushita as Japanese Tourist, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Vanessa Langby as Coffee Van Operator, Joyce Yuen as Holly's Mum, Tim Powne as Busker, Jeff Brownrigg as Busker, Daniel Oldaker as Busker
Uncredited: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll, Jo Hall as Newsreader

Episode 3

Diana Glenn, Madeleine West
Nikolai Nikolaeff, Brooke Satchwell
Madeleine West, Diana Glenn
Patrick Brammall
Brooke Satchwell
Diana Glenn, Paul Leyden, Madeleine West
Patrick Brammall, Brooke Satchwell, Nikolai Nikolaeff
Diana Glenn, Madeleine West
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Wed, April 30, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: 0.433 million viewers (20th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Shawn Seet

Olivia's personal and professional lives collide when a troubled former friend, Bianca, re-enters her life. Spence is enraged to learn a drink driver has received a more severe sentence than the man who killed his wife and son in a car accident.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Robert Morgan as Malcolm Reynolds, Madeleine West as Bianca Pearce, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Nikolai Nikolaeff as Vladimir, Judy Stolfo as Nurse

Episode 4

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Wed, May 07, 2008 (10.30pm)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Shawn Seet

Steve's attempt to land himself a high-profile case backfires when he falls into old habits and has sex with a gorgeous young client, as well as her mother. The father of one of Spence's patients is intent on learning what his daughter has confided to Spence in his capacity as a psychiatrist.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
With: Robert Morgan as Malcom Reynolds, Tottie Goldsmith as Natalie Banks, Sarah Grace as Jamie Banks, Peter Lesley as Golfer, Justin Lehmann as Mark Harris, Gloria Ajenstat as Lawyer, Jason Green as Drink Waiter, Steve Simmons as Golf Club Employee, Linc Hasler as Barman

Episode 5

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Wed, May 28, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: ?
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Ian Watson

Holly Chong's relationship with parolee Jack Logan is proving difficult to keep a secret, especially when he flirts with her at Canal Road. Steve compromises his integrity by stealing some of Spence's patient files.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Robert Morgan as Malcom Reynolds, Sullivan Stapleton as Jack Logan, Simon Lyndon as Darryl King, Natasha Cunningham as Anna Brock, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Terry Carter as Lenny Parker, Russell Front as Lenny's Driver, David Annand as Man With Bag, Paul Havea as Security Guard, Tammy De Kauwe as Anna's Friend, Osamah Sami as Young Dude, Guy Charnock as Young Dude, Ahmed Hagose as Young Dude, Graham Thwaites as Policeman

Episode 6

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Wed, June 04, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: ?
Written by John Ridley & Dave Warner
Directed by Ian Watson

Bridget is on a slippery slope, she's been arrested for vandalism, evicted from home, and now she owes money to everybody including her drug dealer. Meanwhile, Spence is forced to reassess his life when he learns his late wife Ellen had been having an affair, and Olivia breaks off her casual relationship with Tom.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
With: Marcus Costello as Justin, Geordie Taylor as Dean Peters, Jacqueline Brennan as Nina, Nicholas Coghlan as Andrew MacMillan, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Nicholas Gunn as Car Buyer, Nicole Nabout as Ellen McKay, Lana Williams as Bystander, James Taylor as Nina's Brother, Sarah Hallan as Rain

Episode 7

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Wed, June 18, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: 0.360 million viewers (42nd)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Skye's world is rocked when her sister is found murdered. Meanwhile, Spence is being harassed by an unpredictable former patient, whom he believes is the killer. And, Olivia is shocked when Tom charges her with workplace sexual harassment.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Ian Bliss as Bradley Thompson, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Greg Pandelidis as Newsagent, Shanyn Asmar as Escort Agency Head

Episode 8

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Sun, August 10, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: 0.259 million viewers (34th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Kevin Carlin

A beautiful clairvoyant, who claims that voices of the dead made her attempt to kill her father, starts channelling the voice of Spence's dead wife. Could this be real, or is it an elaborate hoax to avoid a murder charge?

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Robert Morgan as Malcom Reynolds, Katie Jean Harding as Mia Stimson, Tim Hughes as Paul Stimson, Dylan Young as Blake Stimson, Nicole Nabout as Ellen McKay, Paul Moore as Barman

Episode 9

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Wed, August 13, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: 0.340 million viewers (37th)
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Bridget and the staff at Canal Road try to discover the identity of a homeless man with no memory of who he is. It is a mystery that only deepens when an attempt is made on his life. A man with a link to Spence's past holds all of the answers but the truth once revealed leaves Spence with only more questions.

Featuring: Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly
Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Cain Harvey, Nicholas Coghlan as Andrew, Elissa Stephens as Abigail Rose, Chantelle Waters as Greta, Damon Hunter as Policeman, Jeff Brownrigg as Busker, Nicole Nabout as Ellen McKay, Brittany Ennor as Cain's Daughter, Warwick Sadler as Stunt Performer

Music: "Mosaic Life" performed by Toni Collette, "I See You" performed by CC Martini, "Sooner or Later" performed by The Innocents, "Put on Earth" written by D. Warner

Episode 10

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Sun, August 17, 2008 (10.30pm)
Ratings: 0.345 million viewers (28th)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Despite claiming her relationship with convicted thief Jack Logan over, Holly is secretly planning to break her man free. However, her elaborate plan goes progressively off the rails, and Spence convinces Jack into giving himself up. Tom inexplicably finds himself in a love triangle with two dancers.

Special Guest: Grant Bowler as Det. Ray Driscoll
With: Sullivan Stapleton as Jack Logan, Fletcher Humphrys as Colin Burns, David Serafin as Det. Brendan Tully, Fabio Motta as Ryan, Kate Jenkinson as Felicity, John Wonnacott as Guard, Vilson Knezevic as Prison Guard, Lee Buttsworth as Ambulance Officer

Music: "Sometimes" performed by Melanie Horsnell

Episode 11

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Wed, August 20, 2008 (10.30pm)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Ian Watson

Skye is infuriated when she learns that police still have not found the person who murdered her sister. She embarks on a quest to find the killer, while the rest of the staff become increasingly concerned for her safety. The return of a mate from Henry's past causes him to question his life while Steve tracks down the person who stole his identity.

With: Simon Lyndon as Darryl King, Geoff Paine as Joffa Degan, Jude Beaumont as Georgie, Andre de Vanny as Danny Havesco, Virginia Bowers as Inge, Klara Lisy as Tanya, Domenic Brancatisano as Barge, Jacob Moana as Eye Candy Guy, Ricky Sneddon as Undercover Cop, Paul Havea as Doorman, Vanessa Carroll as Sex Worker, Alesandra Stevens as Sex Worker, Jessica Lily Bushby as Sex Worker, Sarah George as Skye's Double

Music: "You're Going Down" performed by Celebrity Drug Disasters, "Look Up" performed by Toni Collette & The Finish, "Hotbox" performed by Celebrity Drug Disasters, "Brutha's Party" performed by CC Martini, "Rack It Up" performed by CC Martini

Episode 12

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Fri, December 05, 2008 (10.45pm)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Ian Watson

When Bridget becomes mysteriously ill, Olivia suspects her drug-using party lifestyle is to blame. But as her symptoms worsen, Bridget becomes convinced that her flatmate Daina is poisoning her.

With: Grant Bowler as Detective Ray Driscoll, Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly, Robert Morgan as Malcolm Reynolds, Anna-Maria Sommer as Addict, Sandra Wilson as Police Officer, Nicholas Coghlan as Andrew MacMillan, Sam Herde as Robbie Wentworth, Fanny Hanusin as Dr Joan Eason, Michael Wannenmacher as Jerry the Chemist, Lisa Infante as Nurse, Simon McSweeney as Law Court Guard, Natan James as Dead Guard

Music: "Disco Burn" performed by Nick Skitz, "Angel" performed by All India Radio feat. Chloe Hall

Episode 13 - finale

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Sat, December 13, 2008 (10.30pm)
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Kevin Carlin

Convinced he has solved the mystery of his wife and son's death, Spence feels free to explore a relationship with ex-patient Daina Connelly. But, Olivia becomes convinced that Daina, not Daina's late father, is the serial killer responsible for a spate of deaths over the past few years including Spence's wife and son.

With: Grant Bowler as Detective Ray Driscoll, Sibylla Budd as Daina Connelly, Madeleine West as Bianca/Meredith Pearce, Sam Herde as Robbie Wentworth, Nicole Nabout as Ellen McKay, Andrew Poulter as Homeless Man, Adam Addison as Fire Twirler, Szumai Anderson as Stunt Performer