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A Explosion of Talent

Episode 1.1
Mon, Apr 11, 1994
Written by David Marsh, additional material by David Evans
Directed by David Evans

The Feral's performance at a talent quest is helped enormously by Leonard's new invention — the Digital Volume Enhancer. Until Modi pulls the wrong switch...

The Ghost of Ironbark Lill

Episode 1.2
Mon, Apr 18, 1994
Written by David Marsh
Directed by David Evans

An urban legend of a local ghost named "Ironbark Lill" may not be just a legend after all. Well not if Joe or the Ferals have anything to do with it.

Couch Potatoes

Episode 1.3
Mon, Apr 25, 1994
Written by David Marsh
Directed by Di Drew

The Ferals want a new television, but Joe won't give it to them, so they decide to have their own game show of "Pay The Price" where the stakes are that Joe gets the television if he loses but if he wins, the Ferals move out of the shed.

Buried Treasure

Episode 1.4
Mon, May 2, 1994
Written by Joan Sauers from a story by Tina Matthews
Directed by Di Drew

The Ferals find buried treasue that turns out to be only chocolate coins. Meanwhile, Joe is hoping to sell his house.

With: Maggie Blinco as House Buyer

Wags to Riches

Episode 1.5
Mon, May 9, 1994
Written by Stephen Measday, David Witt
Directed by David Evans

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Puppeteer Extras: Jane Herps, Simon Hood

Happy Birthday!

Episode 1.6
Mon, May 16, 1994
Written by Peter Neale
Directed by David Evans

Joe makes the Ferals do chores to earn their keep for staying in the shed. Leonard's birthday is coming and Robbie decides to use Joe's house for a party while he's out, will it all go to plan?

With: Jenny Apostolou and Peppa Rose as Bandgirls, Heather Mitchell as Crystal

Fifteen Seconds of Fame

Episode 1.7
Mon, May 23, 1994
Written by Joan Sauers
Directed by Di Drew

The gang are trying to be noticed with their talents on television, Leonard and Robbie with their magic act and The Ferals with Modigliana's Country Western singing.

Rock Horror

Episode 1.8
Mon, May 30, 1994
Written by Kris Wyld
Directed by

A living pet rock causes trouble for the Ferals.

Modigliana

Episode 1.9
Mon, Jun 6, 1994
Written by David Witt
Directed by Di Drew

An X-ray shows Modigliana to have brain damage, but the gang later find out what's really been going on.

With: Ron Haddrick as Awards Presenter, Genevive Mooy as Mandy Mathews

Exam Fever

Episode 1.10
Mon, Jun 13, 1994
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Di Drew

Dopey Derryn drinks an intelligence elixer that makes him extremely clever, much to everyone's amazement.

With: Beth CHampion as Rachel, Deidre Brennan as Reporter, Tina Bursill and Robert Hughes as White Ants

Double Trouble

Episode 1.11
Mon, Jun 20, 1994
Written by David Evans
Directed by David Evans

As if one Rattus wasn't trouble enough! Rattus and Joe's 'get-rich-quick' scheme goes awfully wrong — it's just as well that the Digital Duplicator has a reverse mode.

With: Tony Harvey as Big Bruce

Rat in the Moon

Episode 1.12
Mon, Jun 27, 1994
Written by David Witt
Directed by David Evans

Things go haywire when the Ferals think aliens have invaded.

True Romance

Episode 1.13
Mon, Jul 4, 1994
Written by David Marsh
Directed by Di Drew

It's Valentines Day which is supposed to be a day of love, but turns into a day of frenzy with the Ferals involved.

With: Peter Gwynne as Uncle Josiah

April Fools

Episode 1.14
Mon, Jul 11, 1994
Written by David Evans from a story by David Witt
Directed by Di Drew

It's April Fools day and everyone is suspicious of each other's practical jokes. But Rattus has an even bigger joke planned for them.

With: Scott McGregor as Fireman

Seasons Greedings

Episode 1.15
Mon, Jul 18, 1994
Written by Peter Neale
Directed by David Evans

It's Christmas and the Ferals are anxious to get their presents. Meanwhile, Joe has made up a very special Christmas dinner that doesn't turn out to be as happy as he thought.

With: Richard Carter as Brimley Snod