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Two Bluffs

Episode 4.01 (25)
May 14, 2023 (P+)
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Peter Templeman

Harry almost pulls off the celebration of a lifetime at Manju's 70th — until Ainsley accidentally reveals last year's secret gayby negotiations, causing Manju to promptly declare war on her son.

Starring: Kat Stewart as Liz Wendell, Stephen Peacocke as Ben Chigwell, Doris Younane as Heather Doyle, Katie Robertson as Ainsley Elling, Roy Joseph as Harry S. Sethi, Johnny Carr as Kevin "Simmo" Fitzsimmons, Kumud Merani as Manju K Sethi, Hugh Sheridan as Lachlan

With: Rosaline Saruvamalai as Geetha Aunty, Rodger Corser as Stuart Wendell, Kate Jenkinson as Melanie Best, Fletcher Harding as Starlette #1, Madeline Cohen as Starlette #2, Bert Labonté as Ed Laurent, Maude Davey as Pat, June Leijon as Nancy, Maxine Klibingaitis as Beverly, Victor Wong as Julian

Notes: one of the final roles for Maxine Klibingaitis (image 10) who died in April of 2023 at the age of 58. Kumud Merani is elevated into the starring cast.

Two Battlers

Episode 4.02 (26)
May 14, 2023
W: Christine Bartlett, Mithila Gupta
D: Peter Templeman

A half-baked plan to become Manju's carer post-surgery proves to be Liz's undoing, when it leads to Stuart finding out about past indiscretions.

Starring: Kat Stewart as Liz Wendell, Stephen Peacocke as Ben Chigwell, Doris Younane as Heather Doyle, Katie Robertson as Ainsley Elling, Roy Joseph as Harry S. Sethi, Johnny Carr as Kevin "Simmo" Fitzsimmons, Kumud Merani as Manju K Sethi, Hugh Sheridan as Lachlan

With: Eleanor Webster as Alice the Orderly, Rodger Corser as Stuart Wendell, Fletcher Harding as Starlette #1, Madeline Cohen as Starlette #2, Kate Jenkinson as Melanie Best

Two Wills

Episode 4.03 (27)
May 14, 2023
W: Alisha Hnayjuk
D: Fiona Banks

In the midst of Manju's health crisis, Ainsley is stunned to learn from her stepmother, Cheryl, that her father, Desmond, has died very suddenly, leaving one hundred percent of his sizeable estate to his only daughter.

Starring: Kat Stewart as Liz Wendell, Stephen Peacocke as Ben Chigwell, Doris Younane as Heather Doyle, Katie Robertson as Ainsley Elling, Roy Joseph as Harry S. Sethi, Johnny Carr as Kevin "Simmo" Fitzsimmons, Kumud Merani as Manju K Sethi, Alan Dukes as Colin Dayle

With: Christina McLachlan as Wife, Alexander Lloyd as Husband, Tracy Mann as Cheryl Elling, Christina Tann as Kristen, Rodger Corser as Stuart Wendell, Kate Jenkinson as Melanie Best Bert Labonté as Ed Laurent, Veronica Thomas as Delivery Person

Four Gummies

Episode 4.04 (28)
May 21, 2023
W: Christine Bartlett
D: Fiona Banks

Heather's newfound serenity is skewered when her graduation day devolves into chaos.

Starring: Kat Stewart as Liz Wendell, Stephen Peacocke as Ben Chigwell, Doris Younane as Heather Doyle, Katie Robertson as Ainsley Elling, Roy Joseph as Harry S. Sethi, Johnny Carr as Kevin "Simmo" Fitzsimmons, Kumud Merani as Manju K Sethi, Alan Dukes as Colin Doyle, Hugh Sheridan as Lachlan

With: Bert Labonté as Ed Laurent, Ben Schumann as Timmy Doyle, Robyn Arthur as Cynthia, Matthew Backer as Anton, Ingrid Torelli as Mia Chigwell, Milijana Cancar as Judith, Rodger Corser as Stuart Wendell, Scott Brennan as Jamison, Kate Jenkinson as Melanie Best, Ezra Bix as Professor Dood, Monique Daiga as On Stage Assistant

Note: the location used for Ed's house was previously featured in the 2019 drama series Bad Mothers (compare the first pic above to the first pic in the Bad Mothers guide)

Three Tents

Episode 4.05 (29)
May 28, 2023
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Seventy-Two Hours

Episode 4.06 (40)
June 04, 2023
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One Flame

Episode 4.07 (41)
June 11, 2023
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Five Sellers

Episode 4.08 (42)
June 18, 2023
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