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Episode 1.1

Sun, September 02, 2012 (8:30)
Ratings: 1.376 million viewers (1st)
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Geoff Bennett

It's the beginning of a new school year and recently retired Lewis finds himself in the unfamiliar role of stay-at-home dad to Tilda, his daughter with nurse Gemma.

Gemma works at the hospital with her best friend Abi whose husband Mark is juggling a return to part-time work and looking after five-year-old Poppy.

Mark's brother-in-law Kane is in a relationship with Tom, raising Tom's orphaned niece Stella.

When dropping their daughters off on the first day of school, the three men meet Justin, a former AFL star who, thanks to his bad boy ways, has seen his career and family walk out the door. He is now facing the fight of his life to win custody of his twin boys Zac and Jacob and eight-month-old daughter Angie.

Finding themselves severely outnumbered by all the mothers at the school drop-off zone, the four men band together and help each other along as they face the challenges of raising a young family.

Starring: Firass Dirani as Justin, Gyton Grantley as Kane, Rhys Muldoon as Mark, Gary Sweet as Lewis, Anna McGahan as Lucy, Natalie Saleeba as Abi, Julia Morris as Gemma

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Matteo Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, Dahlia King & Summer Quinn as Angie; Bobby Fox as James, Marg Downey as Principal Moon, Louise Siversen as Assistant Principal Looby, Kate Jenkinson as Miss Nadir, Dave Thornton as Gabe, Jane Allsop as Rachael, Lawrence Leung as Jasper

Episode 1.2

Sunday, September 09, 2012
Ratings: 1.206 million viewers (7th)
Written by Ellie Beaumont & Drew Proffitt
Directed by Geoff Bennett

When his ex puts their house up for sale, Justin makes a last-ditch attempt to prove he can be a reliable dad and partner, and Gemma stages an intervention to help Lewis adapt to life as a house husband.

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Matteo Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, Dahlia King & Summer Quinn as Angie; Kate Jenkinson as Miss Nadir, Dave Thornton as Gabe, Jane Allsop as Rachael, Lawrence Leung as Jasper, Kellie Rode as Catriona, June Leijon as Tram Stop Woman, Katrina Conder as Mum, Tayla Bozelle as Little Girl

Episode 1.3

Sunday, September 16, 2012
Ratings: 1.255 million viewers (4th)
Written by Ellie Beaumont & Drew Proffitt
Directed by Shirley Barrett

Lewis is in deep trouble when Gemma catches him flirting with a lucrative business opportunity. Sparks fly when Abi and Kane receive a surprise visit from their meddling father, and Lucy helps Justin make a fresh start.

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Matteo Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac, Nikita Leigh-Pritchard as Maddie, Tanya Burne as Kylie, Max Gillies as Noel, Chrissie Leigh as Newspaper Lady, Rob Plazek as Auctioneer, Maria Coviello as Shoosh Mum, Tony Chen as Henry Chen, Elizabeth Semmel as Music Teacher

Episode 1.4

Sunday, September 23, 2012
Ratings: 1.226 million viewers (5th)
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Shirley Barrett

Abi struggles with being a working mum after she misses her daughter's birthday and clashes with the "mummy mafia" at school. Mark is arrested after taking extreme measures to prove his macho credentials.

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard as Angie; Bobby Fox as James, Louise Siversen as Assistant Principal Looby, Cayde Joy as Police Officer, Ronald Falk as Bill Hoffman, Paul Herbert as Trauma Husband, Jane Harber as Georgina Rivers, Greg Costaras as Rick Miles, Nesina Viola as Bill's Daughter, Ben Anderson as Pete Rivers, Lachlan MacDonald as Gerry Lutonstein

Episode 1.5

Sunday, September 30, 2012
Ratings: 1.133 million viewers (7th)
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Catherine Millar

Kane's focus on coaching the kids' soccer team is derailed when star player Stella has a major health crisis. Abi, Gemma, and the men embrace their competitive instincts at the kids' soccer grand final.

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Mattea Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, Dahlia King & Summer Quinn as Angie; Bobby Fox as James, Adrian Auld as Max

Episode 1.6

Sunday, October 07, 2012
Ratings: 0.961 million viewers (10th)
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Catherine Millar

Lewis and Gemma's wedding plans are upset when Lewis's teenage daughter arrives with a surprise announcement. Mark fears for his job when he gets overly involved in his boss's family life, and Abi's plans for Gemma's hen's night backfire.

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Georgia Flood as Phoebe, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Mattea Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac, Jane Allsop as Rachel, Peter Glennon as Travis Newman, Louis Corbett as Jay Newman, Jane Hall as Sarah, Harley Bonner as Adam, Chloe Reid as Maree, Marita WIlcox as Celebrant

Episode 1.7

Sunday, October 14, 2012
Ratings: 1.040 million viewers (5th)
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Geoff Bennett

With the clock ticking on his child custody hearing, Justin learns the truth about Rodney's role in the end of his marriage and football career. Lucy has second thoughts after she and Justin decide to move in together.

With: Tim Campbell as Tom, Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Georgia Flood as Phoebe, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Mattea Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, as Angie; Bobby Fox as James, Kate Jenkinson as Miss Nadir, Jake Ryan as Zeeban; Sally Hately, Jamie King, Lili Simpson as Pole Dancers; Chris Asimos as Barrett Cox, Lauren McKenna as Hostess, Chantelle Jamieson as Sophie Jones, Ryan Fitzgerald as Bouncer, Richard Anastasios as Bouncer 1, Terry Carter as Bouncer 2

Episode 1.8

Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ratings: 0.944 million viewers (8th)
Written by Leon Ford
Directed by Geoff Bennett

On the most stressful day of his life, Mark makes a mistake he will regret forever. Justin's custody hearing is interrupted when a school excursion goes horribly wrong.

With: Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Georgia Flood as Phoebe, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Mattea Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, as Angie; Bobby Fox as James, Kate Jenkinson as Miss Nadir, Jane Allsop as Rachel, Darren Scott as Garbo, Jenny Seedsman as Magistrate, Robert Shook as Precision Driver 1, Daryl Suter as Precision Driver 2

Episode 1.9

Sunday, October 28, 2012
Ratings: 1.045 million viewers (4th)
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Shawn Seet

Mark decides to take responsibility for problems at home and work, but has he left it too late? Abi chooses the worst possible time to volunteer as a parent helper in Miss Nadir's classroom. Kane and Tom's home life is under the microscope.

With: Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Georgia Flood as Phoebe, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Mattea Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, Dahlia King, Summer Quinn as Angie; Kate Jenkinson as Miss Nadir, Jane Allsop as Rachel, Jerome Ehlers as David, Brendan Hawke as Young Bloke, Mingzhu Hii as Foster Interviewer, Jeff Green as Go Cart Announcer

Episode 1.10 (finale)

Sunday, November 04, 2012
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Shawn Seet

Mark and Abi confront their relationship woes while dealing with an epidemic at Poppy's school. The house husbands face a crisis when Pheobe goes into emergency labour. Justin's life is changed forever when Nicola makes a shock decision.

With: Leah de Niese as Nicola, Nicholas Coghlan as Rodney, Tim Campbell as Tom, Georgia Flood as Phoebe, Lily Jones as Poppy, Edwina Royce as Stella, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Mattea Annetta as Jacob, Riley Webb as Zac; Winter Samson-Wetere, Lincoln Beard, Dahlia King, Summer Quinn as Angie; Julian Basso as Baby Crabb, Louise Siversen as Assistant Principal Looby, Kate Jenkinson as Miss Nadir, Katy Brinson as Hustine, Lachlan McDOnald as Gerry, Nikita Leigh-Pritchard as Maddie, Ariel De Los Reyes as Karaoke Singer, Josh Feldschum as Policeman