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The Lifestyle

Episode 2.01
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

'Docuementeur' Tom and team are asked to film a wedding video with a twist. Dion and Kelly are renewing their vows to include a 'swingers' clause. Though they are happily married, Dion and Kelly want to enjoy the freedom of 'The Lifestyle': an alternative life that encourages them to explore relationships with other partners. The Chandon team, of course, are ready to capture all the action. New executive producer, Larraby, in particular is curious, and decides to tag along on the shoot for some experience behind the camera. With seasoned swingers Krystal and Benji on hand for advice, they all head off for Dion and Kelly's first official swingers party. But they're about to discover an important lesson in marriage: that three… or even four or five really is a crowd!

With: Josh Lawson as Carmichael, Catherine Moore as Kelly, Matt Zeremes as Dion, Roy Billing as Celebrant, David James as Benji, Clare Bowen as Krystal, Matthew Moore as Jodee

Run Bitch Run

Episode 2.02
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

Lucy's past comes back to haunt her when her father Arty shows up unexpectedly at the Chandon house. He has decided to sell his greyhound farm, and asks Chandon Pictures to film the TV 'advertorial'. Lucy is mortified as the rest of the team ridicule her 'bogan' family, but Tom is determined to turn this story into a great documentary. As a 'documentuer', he's concerned that Lucy is too close to the topic and asks her to back off but she won't compromise the integrity of her family, and reluctantly agrees to be involved. The crew head to the farm where Lucy grew up, enthusiastic and ready to film the secrets to great greyhound training. But Lucy must face some long suppressed secrets of her own, in particular the revelation of an ex-flame named Boysie, a larrikin farm hand with an unusual hobby.

With: Barbara Angell as Margs, Don Hany as Boysie, Doug Scroope as Arty, Matthew Moore as Jodee

Not A Pyramid

Episode 2.03
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

Lucy's old school friend, Angelique, ropes Lucy into a scheme to sell a range of 'hydreaux cosmetics'. When the rest of the team are enlisted to shoot a training video, they find themselves caught up in the scheme too. Angelique is an expert manipulator and Lucy soon finds herself in way over her head. Meanwhile, now that Nick has become a dad to twins, Larraby steps in to help out behind the scenes with the Chandon crew. Nick feels threatened and the tension mounts, but Tom is too busy flirting with a pretty young hydreaux cosmetic agent named Sarah to notice the jealousy creeping into his team.

With: Josh Lawson as Carmichael, Barbara Angell as Margs, Don Hany as Boysie, Doug Scroope as Arty, Kelly Butler as Angelique, Jon Williams as Brian, Kirsty Jean Pidgeon as Brian's Wife, Elizabeth Trevan as Lou, Russell Smyth as Russell, Brendan Monger as Brad Cooper, Laura Brent as Sarah

The Man with the Dancing Fingers

Episode 2.04
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

Basil, a famous Sydney gynaecologist, is selling the luxurious home he shares with his wife Lorelei and Chandon Pictures are ready to film the sales video. Instead, is inspired to tell the story behind the man in a doco titled Confessions of a Gynaecologist. The 'perfect life' of this successful couple is not all it appears to be... could this be their most explosive documentary yet? Back at the Chandon office, there is drama behind the scenes. Tom has finally found his mojo. Inspired by a beautiful young woman, he wants to make a major motion picture; all he needs is a script!

With: Laura Brent as Sarah, Marshall Napier as Basil, Lynette Curran as Lorelei, Matthew Moore as Jodee

She's 22

Episode 2.05
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

A busy executive unlucky in love hires the Chandon team to film her online dating message. Tom's heart is broken and patched back together by the attentions of his muse. Meanwhile, Lucy is finding love with a lawyer.

With: Helen Dallimore as Megan, Laura Brent as Sarah, Matthew Moore as Jodee, Elaine Hudson as Enrolment Officer, Russell Keifel as Warwick

Pack

Episode 2.06
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

Cousin Larraby's banker boss, Jodee, wants his trendy nightclub filmed. The team smells an opportunity to attach Jodee as a feature film financier. Warwick joins the Chandon team as Co-Executive Producer.

With: Laura Brent as Sarah, Matthew Moore as Jodee, Teo Gebert as Bruiser, Jonathan Dutton as Harley , Russell Keifel as Warwick, Paul White as Trevor, Christine Dee as Jodee's Wife, Matte Gelencser as Bouncer, Jordan Pollard as Podium Dancer, Shannon O'Shea as Podium Dancer

Script Is Written

Episode 2.07
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

Nick has quit Chandon Pictures. The team are hired to help a sales trainer train his team. Larraby has written a script, and the ensuing contractual haggling divides an already fraught team.

With: Lachy Hulme as Derek, Russell Keifel as Warwick, Rhonda Doyle as Melanie, Chris Burke as Malcolm, Monique Dykstra as Trace, Andrew Ryan as Simon

Rock$tar

Episode 2.08 (finale)
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Written by Rob Carlton
Directed by Rob Carlton & Alex Weinress

Tom and Lucy are desperate for Nick to rejoin the team and use an aging rock star as a draw card. Larraby's script demands international attention. Carmichael comes back from Singapore and Tom has to find a job when it all turns to shit.

With: Josh Lawson as Carmichael, Damon Herriman as Scotty, Dan Wylie as Tracks, Russell Keifel as Warwick, Samantha Silva as Karraby's Girl, Rebecca Wood as Track's Girl, Josh Lawson as Carmichael, Heather Mitchell as Agent, Emily Weare as Middle Manager