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Episode 1

Sat, July 21, 2001 (Ten, 6pm)
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Defriest

A renegade human prototype Cybergirl crash-lands on Earth where she is to explore humanity on which she is partly modelled. Pursued by evil Cyber Replicants bounty hunters she takes refuge with fourteen-year-old Jackson and his father, Hugh, who welcome into their family this young stranger with such astonishing powers. Assuming the identity of Jackson's cousin "Ashley", she turns their lives upside down as she begins her exploration of the challenges and excitement of life as a teenage girl.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl, Craig Horner as Jackson, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, David Vallon as Romirez, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, Cameron Wall as Nikki Driver, Allon Harvey as Service Station Attendant, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Nicole Davies as Xandra Stunt Double, Paul Phillips as Hugh Driving Double, Mark Finden as Jackson Double

Episode 2

Sat, July 28, 2001
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Defriest

Cybergirl persuades Jackson and Hugh to get rid of the Cyber Replicants' only way of tracing her, the Campbell's "transporter", but is it too late?

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl, Craig Horner as Jackson, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, David Vallon as Romirez, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, Dave Lord as Magician, Hayden Gardner as Beach Kid, Linda Holmberg as Beach Woman, Alex Sorbello as Beach Man, Steve Gration as Fire Eater, David Brien as Juggler, Fiesta Tropicale as Steel Band, Giuliano Perez Reyer as Desk Clerk, Robbie Parkin as Ernie, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Paul Phillips as Hugh Driving Double

Episode 3

Sat, August 04, 2001
Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Mark Defriest

Being almost completely blue does not help Cybergirl to 'blend in' to society, so a change of clothes is in order. Cybergirl also takes on the identity of Ashley, Jackson's cousin. However, will this change of appearance stop Xanda and Isaac from recognizing her?

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, David Vallon as Romirez, Jed as Ahab, Timothy Amos as Mick, Leo Wockner as Flanagan, David Parkin as Delivery Man, Damien Rafferty as Citizen #1, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Darryl Walsh as Hugh Stunt Double

Episode 4

Sat, August 11, 2001
Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Mark Defriest

Cybergirl, as Ashley, has her first day in school. Kat is suspicious however — how does Ashley know so much? Worse still, it transpires that Kat is the daughter of Rick Fontaine, "the voice of River City", a sure-fire way for Ashley's cover to be blown should Kat find out.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, Sandra Bell as Honey Fontaine, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, David Vallon as Romirez, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Mark Hill as Brad, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Dale Heather Murison as Ms. Sutton Kristopher Brown as Brad's Pal #1 Jay Tetzlaf as Brad's Pal #2 Ricki Kneen as Small Boy Jed as Ahab, Jennifer Jordan as Cybergirl Double

Notes: the first appearance of Jessica and Lisa Origliasso, aka The Veronicas. Their surname is misspelled throughout the series as Origlasso. Michelle Atkinson is credited as Michelle Atkins in some episodes.

Episode 5

Sat, August 18, 2001
Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Mark Defriest

Romirez, curator of the River City Museum, is given a blue metal sphere with strange writing on it by a local farmer who found it in his field. Romirez assigns Hugh to find out more about it. Cybergirl knows more, however: it was part of her ship. If Xanda and Isaac get their hands on it, they can use it to locate her. Kat uses this situation to prove herself as trustworthy.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, Sandra Bell as Honey Fontaine, David Vallon as Romirez, Larissa Chen as Vanessa, Bill Watson as Bill Dawson, Graham Furness as Security Guard, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Nicole Downes as Xandra Stunt Double

Episode 6

Sat, August 25, 2001
Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Mark Defriest

At school, Cybergirl stands up for Jackson against the school bully. She thinks he'll thank her for it, but he's angry because after all — who wants a girl defending them? Rhyss begins searching for the person who broke into Top Dog Interactive to steal the blue sphere and concludes they must be superhuman.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Mark Hill as Brad, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Dale Heather Murison as Ms. Sutton, Kristopher Brown as Brad's Pal #1, Jay Tetzlaf as Brad's Pal #2, Corine Davies as Officer Sibley, Helen Morrison as Mother, Paul Phillips as Police #1, Kamahl-Djordon King as Police #2, Terai Harvey as Cybergirl Double

Episode 7

Sat, September 01, 2001
Written by Everett De Roche
Directed by Mark Defriest

Ashley and Jackson go on work experience at Top Dog Interactive — placing the answer to Rhyss' mystery so close to him is a dangerous thing…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, David Vallon as Romirez, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Michelle Atkins as Anthea, Timothy Amos as Mick, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Jason Klarwein as Sales Assistant, Louise Smith as Floor Manager, Giuliano Perez Reyer as Desk Clerk, Tony Maw as Technician #1

Episode 8

Sat, September 08, 2001

Written by Everett De Roche
Directed by Mark Defriest

When Top Dog's mainframe dies, and Jackson, Kat and a bunch of school children become trapped in a lift, Cybergirl is forced to show herself in public to save them. Is her cover blown?

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick Fontaine, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Leo Wockner as Flanagan, Michelle Atkins as Anthea, Timothy Amos as Mick, Casey Coreless as Travis, Sophie Dawson as Millie, Tony Maw as Technician #1, Sam Conway as Technician #2, Graham Furness as Security Guard, Rio Nugaro as Camera Operator, John Walkin as Emergency Officer #1, Channon Malt as Emergency Officer #2, Trent Sullivan as Elevator Kid #1, Rene Balson as Elevator Kid #2, Jess Baker as Elevator Kid #3, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double

Episode 9

Written by Annie Fox
Directed by Michael Carson

Isaac and Xanda stage a bomb scare at the museum in order to steal a valuable diamond. They send Mick into the vault of the museum with a bomb, which he does not know about. Only Cybergirl can defuse the bomb, but in doing so she risks her own life…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, David Vallon as Romirez, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Timothy Amos as Mick, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Leo Wockner as Flanagan, Larissa Chen as Vanessa, Eddy Segal as Officer Dimitry, Corine Davies as Officer Sibley, Paul Phillips as Police Driver, Damien Garvey as Paramedic, Jack Heywood as Captain [uncredited], Bill Harris as Fisherman, Barbara Lowing as Mother, Charlie Koranios as Little Girl

Notes: there is a change in the end credits from this point on with Jovita Shaw's name changing to Jovita Lee Shaw. Also, Larissa Chen's name is misspelled as Larisa.

Episode 10

Written by Annie Fox
Directed by Michael Carson

Having run away from River City to protect her friends and adopted family, Ashley meets a farming family who are about to have a wedding. An argument could spoil the day however, and it is up to Ashley to settle matters. Meanwhile, Jackson and Kat do all they can to find Ashley, but will they be successfull?

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Daniel Amalm as Marco, Julie Eckersley as Julia, Angela Russo as Anna, Vincent Vaccari as Joe, Nick Cooper as Matt, Matthew Gordon as Tony, Jack Heywood as Captain

Episode 11

Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Michael Carson

Chastised for using her cyber powers to solve mundane problems, Ashley accepts a bet from Jackson and Kat not to use her powers for one week. But will she be able to keep it up when the media hype surrounding her increases dramatically? Cybergirl announces that she will come forward and open the new Cybergirl exhibition at the museum.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, David Vallon as Romirez, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Larissa Chen as Vanessa, Sara McLade as Celine, Rio Nugaro as Camera Operator

Episode 12

Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Michael Carson

After a brave rescue on her holiday, Cybergirl must run from Isaac and Xanda, the press, but also Rhyss, who is doing everything in his power to meet her. When alone in a room together, Rhyss tells Cybergirl of his plans, and requests Cybergirl's assistance in carrying them through…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Sandra Bell as Honey, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Damien Garvey as Paramedic, Mitch Brennan as Pilot, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double

Episode 13

Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Michael Carson

Fed up of constantly having to run and hide from Isaac and Xanda, Cybergirl decides it is time to confront them. However, these two Cyber Replicants have different plans…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Leo Wockner as Flanagan, Iain Gardiner as Arcade Manager, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Deb Santic as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Nicole Downes as Xandra Stunt Double

Episode 14

Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Michael Carson

Ashley, Jackson and Kat relax in the mistaken belief that the Cyber Replicants have perished. In actual fact, they have been saved by Rhyss, a partnership that does not bode well for Cybergirl…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Kevin Hides as Foreman, Charlotte Wilson as Tour Leader, Eldene Smith as David, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double, Nicole Downes as Xandra Stunt Double

Episode 15

Written by Annie Fox
Directed by Michael Carson

When Rick and Honey threaten to get rid of Kat's dog, Ahab, when he misbehaves, it is imperetive that Kat can get him to behave during a dinner party with Mayor Buxton. Ashley helps out, but she is also keen to find out what Rhyss is up to, and stop him…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Sandra Bell as Honey, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire

Episode 16

Written by Helen MacWhirter
Directed by Michael Carson

When Ashley succeeds in obtaining the role of Juliette in the school play, she secures the affections of Kevin, her Romeo. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure what love is…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Matthew Emery as Kevin, David Vallon as Romirez, Larissa Chen as Vanessa, Dale Heather Murison as Ms. Sutton, Manawa Ilingworth as Delivery Man

Episode 17

Written by Charlie Strachan
Directed by Michael Carson

While helping Jackson and Hugh at an archeological site, Ashley is struck by a strange sickness. Could it be the work of Rhyss?

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, David Vallon as Romirez, Larissa Chen as Vanessa

Episode 18

Written by Everett De Roche
Directed by Michael Carson

Rhyss stages a disaster in a local quarry to lure Cybergirl out of hiding. When she arrives, he uses the power of the Cybernet to disable and capture her…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, John Dommett as Mr. Southerly, Chris Betts as Chester Cartwright, John Bandiera as Foreman, Rio Nugaro as Camera Operator, Gary Kilger as Peterson, Scott O'Donnell as Security Guard, Nick McKinless as Quarry Worker, Mick Roughan as Quarry Worker, Haydn Dolton as Quarry Worker, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double

Episode 19

Written by Everett De Roche
Directed by Mark Defriest

Rhyss has Cybergirl trapped in his house: she cannot escape, as he has modified the Cybernet to create a forcefield around the house, harmless to humans but impenetrable to computers. It's up to Jackson and Kat to save her…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea

Episode 20

Written by Annie Fox
Directed by Mark Defriest

When Jackson and Kat break a precious statue at the museum, it is up to Cybergirl to save Hugh from being fired. Meanwhile, Isaac and Xanda catch up with Rhyss, who is trying to leave the country to get away from them.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea,

uncredited: David Vallon as Romirez, Larissa Chen as Vanessa, ? as Dorothea O'Rourke, ? as The Countess, ? as waiter

Episode 21

Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Mark Defriest

When Rhyss invites teenagers from across River City to a dance party at the museum, with a popular young movie star as the guest of honour, Cybergirl must be careful she doesn't blow her disguise as Ashley. Not easy, seeings as Rhyss has rigged the event with hundreds of CCTV cameras…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Remi Broadway as Zak

Episode 22

Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Mark Defriest

Cybergirl has incriminating evidence against Rhyss — evidence that could destory his plans. In trying to broadcast it to the city, however, she comes across a problem: Rhyss has bought the tv station. With the media under his thumb, Rhyss seems unstopable…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Sandra Bell as Honey, Caroline Kennison as Cheryl, Scott O'Donnell as Security Guard Ryan Morgan as Security Guard

Episode 23

Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Mark Defriest

With Rick Fontain under his thumb, Rhyss creates a smear campaign to destory Cybergirl. Falsifying crime numbers, and blaming it on Cybergirl, it seems that Rhyss will succeed in destroying her, and taking absolute control of the city.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton [uncredited], Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Caroline Kennison as Cheryl, Angela Moore as Cybergirl Stunt Double

Episode 24

Written by Barbara Bishop
Directed by Mark Defriest

Rhyss goes head-to-head against Mayor Buxton in the election. Using lies and deceit, he gains the support of a huge number of people. Once he gains control of the city, there'll be no stopping him…

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Gary West as Attendant

Episode 25

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Defriest

As the new mayor of River City, Rhyss dismisses Commissioner McMurtrie and installs Xanda as the new head of the police and Isaac is put in charge of the fire brigade. Cybergirl is painted a dangerous criminal and a reward is offered for her arrest. When Kat gets her father to broadcast a warning to the public that Rhyss cannot be trusted, Rhyss, having taken control of the city's power plant, turns off electricity to the city.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Sandra Bell as Honey, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Jessica Origliasso as Emerald, Lisa Origliasso as Sapphire, David Vallon as Romirez, Timothy Amos as Mick, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Leo Wockner as Flanagan, Sandro Colarelli as Officer Smiley

Episode 26

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Mark Defriest

After restoring power to the city, Cybergirl must respond to a series of emergencies created by Rhyss as the pair battle for control of River City.

Cast: Ania Stepien as Cybergirl/Ashley, Craig Horner as Jackson, Jovita Lee Shaw as Kat, Mark Owen-Taylor as Hugh, Jennifer Congram as Xanda, Ric Anderson as Isaac, Septimus Caton as Rhyss, Winston Cooper as Giorgio, Peter Mochrie as Rick, Sandra Bell as Honey, Christine Amor as Mayor Buxton, Timothy Amos as Mick, Michelle Atkinson as Anthea, Tony Hawkins as McMurtrie, Sandro Colarelli as Officer Smiley, Gerry Day as Repo Man, Mick Roughan as Taxi Driver, Shannon Anseline as Mother Passenger