House Husbands: episode guide

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Episode 5.01 (47)

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Mon, February 06, 2017
644,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Grant Brown

Nepean South Primary welcomes cool new music teacher Nick — who also happens to be romancing Rachel. Lewis is certain the young Romeo is hiding something and becomes determined to expose it. Gemma is accused of cheating during her final medical exam. Could her career as a doctor be over before it's begun?

Starring: Firass Dirani as Justin, Rhys Muldoon as Mark, Hugh Sheridan as Nick, Gary Sweet as Lewis, Jane Allsop as Rachel, Julia Morris as Gemma, Natalie Saleeba as Abi, Louise Siversen as Miss Looby

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Jared Daperis as Joshua Naylor, Ngaire Dawn Fair as Demi, Chloe Wilson as Female Jogger, Julie Nihill as Bronwyn, Tom Davies as Jed Thompson, Holly Austin as Mia, Vincent McDougall as Baby Jack

Episode 5.02 (48)

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Mon, February 13, 2017
669,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Grant Brown

A surprise visit from his parents puts Mark on edge, particularly when his mother's scrutiny has him defending all his life's decisions. After tragedy strikes, Mark discovers a side to his father that he never knew existed. An offer from Nick could make it possible for Justin to strike out on his own, but could also jeopardise his friendship with Lewis. Gemma's new job at the hospital threatens to wreck her friendship with Abi.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Roy Billing as Bernie, Nancye Hayes as Liz, Holly Austin as Mia, Vincent McDougall as Baby Jack, Rohan Mirchandaney as Rudy, Grace Lee as Nurse Louise

Episode 5.03 (49)

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Mon, February 20, 2017
640,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Ian Meadows
Directed by Ian Watson

Justin is thrown by the arrival of his estranged younger brother, Rafiq, who is definitely not in Nepean South for a family reunion. Reeling from the discovery of his father's life-long secret, grieving Mark has a new dilemma when he loses Bernie's ashes. Desperate to prove he can be a good step-dad, Nick tries some of Lewis's parenting advice.

With: Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Nancye Hayes as Liz, Rahart Adams as Rafiq, Hollie Andrew as Libby, Lee Beckhurst as Glenn, Rohan Mirchandaney as Rudy, Lana Golja as Kelly, Leigh Gathercole as Hospital Intern, Shem Le Scelle as Hospital Intern, Aly Zhang as Hospital Intern, Russell Frost as Security Guard, Craig Brookshaw as Young Man

Episode 5.04 (50)

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Mon, February 27, 2017
634,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Ian Watson

Mark finally tracks down his biological father and is inspired to stage a re-introduction for his parents. Justin perseveres with helping his brother, but when Rafiq receives some crushing news, his volatile behaviour puts one of Justin's children in serious danger. Lewis's distrust of Nick thaws when he sees the potential in Nicks' new music business.

With: Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Nancye Hayes as Liz, Rahart Adams as Rafiq, Rod Mullinar as William Mitchell, Samantha Healy as Peta, Peter Bromley as Terry, Michael Isaacs as Hipster, Gregory J. Fryer as Grumpy Man, Leigh Gathercole as Intern 1, Shem Le Scelle as Intern 2, Aly Zhang as Intern 3

Episode 5.05 (51)

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Mon, March 06, 2017
582,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Fiona Banks

Nick is caught between his new life and his dark past after an old associate tracks him down and demands he repay a debt. The 'Nepean South Parents Have Got Talent' competition threatens to create more discord than harmony between the House Husbands. Lewis struggles to cope with Gemma's career success.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Dan Hamill as Kyle, Christian Grant as Buzz, Angelo De Cata as Mannix, William Zhu as Linus, Michael Chrisanthopoulous as Zullo, Stacey Bertalli as Unicycle Clown, Simon Meates as Clown, Mark Robert Walters as Magician, Stacey Andonopoulos as Magician Assistant, Joshua Charles Dawe as Hot Male Doctor, Carlos Luna as Hot Male Patient, Carla McLeish as Precision Driver 1, Rainey Carah as Precision Driver 2

Episode 5.06 (52)

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Mon, March 13, 2017
599,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Fiona Banks

Gemma captures the attention of a visiting surgeon, but after rejecting his advances, she becomes the victim of a bullying campaign. Nick does his best to clear the air with the other House Husbands, but tries their patience when he reveals he still hasn't come clean to Rachel about his secret gambling past. After offending his friends and family, Lewis tries to take a more relaxed approach to life.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, John Adam as Dr. Rayn Zanguard, Grace Pyone as Nervous Intern, Erryn Nundle as Receptionist, Rohan Mirchandaney as Rudi, Anton Skrzypiciel as Patient Roger, Jess Riley as Reading Lady

Episode 5.07 (53)

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Mon, March 20, 2017
686,000 viewers (10th)
Written by Trent Roberts
Directed by Grant Brown

An unfortunate accident involving a rare rabbit sets off a chain of bad luck for Nick. When schoolyard rumors result in a petition calling for his sacking, he decides to quit while he's ahead. Abi delivers a disastrous impromptu Human Development class, which goes from bad to worse when Atticus reveals his mother's secret. Rachel relies on Abi and Gemma to deal with her pregnancy.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Jordan Alkemade as Ollie, Danielle Carter as Dr. Dalton

Episode 5.08 (54)

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Mon, March 27, 2017
722,000 viewers (10th)
Written by Ian Meadows
Directed by Grant Brown

A radio competition gives Justin the chance to take his kids on their first real holiday. When Rafiq appears in the ED, covered in gold-paint and at an all-time low, Gemma and Abi step in to help. Justin's friends endeavor to keep him in the dark, fearing he'll forfeit his trip to support his brother.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Rahart Adams as Rafiq, Frank Magree as Jones, Georgia Byrne as Hakima, Sally-Anne Upton as Councillor Suzy, Colin Dean as Councillor 1, Alicia Attwood as Councillor 2, Fiona 'Fifi' Box as Fox FM Radio Announcer, Dave Thornton as Fox FM Radio Announcer, Brendan Fevola as Fox FM Radio Announcer, Lisa Emanuel as Massage Receptionist, Nathan Rocks as Masseuse, Jason Buckley as Council Parking Officer, Stephen Phillips as Officer Simon Crosswell, Mick Preston as Council Clerk

Episode 5.09 (55)

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Mon, April 03, 2017
637,000 viewers (14th)
Written by Fin Edquist
Directed by Ian Watson

Motorcycle riding, free-spirited, knock-out-gorgeous Izzy Dreyfus is the new school literacy specialist and her arrival turns more than a few heads. Rafiq's future is clouded with uncertainty after he collapses during a training session and Justin endures an agonizing wait to discover whether his boys have inherited the same condition. Lewis faces a major challenge as candidate for local council.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, , Delta Goodrem as Izzy Dan Hamill as Kyle, Rahart Adams as Rafiq, Samantha Healy as Peta, Emily Deague-Hall as Triage Nurse, Rachel Clayton as Dr. Coleman, Giordan Zanetti as Time Keeper, Nika Suwarsih as Medical Technician, Matthew Hyde as Intern Gavin

Episode 5.10 (56)

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Mon, April 03, 2017
435,000 viewers (20th)
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Ian Watson

Nick finds himself hot and bothered after Izzy admits an attraction to him. The situation becomes particularly sticky when Rachel befriends Izzy and nominates Nick to help her out with her ex. Lewis' campaign for councilor hits a rocky patch when he realizes he's failing to connect with female constituents. The house husbands devise the perfect heist to retrieve Izzy's stolen motorbike. With his AFL career in tatters, Justin's kids help Rafiq find a new goal in life.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Delta Goodrem as Izzy Dan Hamill as Kyle, Rahart Adams as Rafiq, Marnie Gibson as Mum 1, Andrea McCannon as Mum 2, Angelo De Cata as Mannix, Christian Grant as Buzz, Edward Valent as Coffee Guy, Zarene Dallas as Izzy Double, Joss Gower as Kyle Double

Episode 5.11 (57)

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Mon, April 10, 2017
565,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Trent Roberts and Jo Martino
Directed by Sian Davies

The votes are in and Lewis is elected to council. However, he's barely taken his oath before he's floored by shocking news. At the end of the year, Nepean South Primary will be shut down. Gemma is accepted into the coveted San Diego Orthopedic program, but considers deferring because of Lewis' new position.

With: Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, , Delta Goodrem as Izzy Jordan Alkemade as Ollie, Daniela Farinacci as Mayor Cynthia Rogers, Petra Yared as Elissa Andrews, Matthew Crosby as Nathan Moore, Emily Taheny as Sonia, James Yates as Hospital Patient

Episode 5.12 (58 - finale)

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Mon, April 17, 2017
467,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Matt Ford and Meaghan Rodriguez
Directed by Sian Davies

Life as a counselor is making Lewis feel like public enemy number one. Eager to stop the school closure and convinced the facts behind it don't add up, Lewis goes looking for answers. Mark and Abi experience every parent's worst nightmare as they wait to see the extent of their daughter's injuries after Poppy falls while protesting the school's closure.

With: Gyton Grantley as Kane, Madison Torres-Davy as Tilda, Lily Jones as Poppy, Ava & Audrey Bellert as Sophie, Eloise & Beatrice Smibert as Georgia, Riley Webb as Zac, Fletcher Grant as Jacob, Allegra Volange as Angie, Jagger Serafin as Atticus, Denise Scott as Nurse Toni, Daniela Farinacci as Mayor Cynthia Rogers, Emily Taheny as Sonia Stevens, Matthew Crosby as Nathan Moore, Andrew Kammergruber as Curtis, James Saunders as Principal Scott Michaels, Petra Yared as Elissa Andrews, Luke Elliot as Brendan Weylan, Josh Lamanna as Bevan, Carla McLeish as Cyclist, Jim Petropoulos as Council Security 1, Marky Lee Campbell as Council Security 2, Erin Pearson as Ambo, Laila Thaker as TV Reporter, Aaron Chin as School Play Kid, Austin Hall as School Play Kid, Kellie Maxwell as School Play Kid, Circe Moloney-Wise as School Play Kid, Erika Sepulveda as Real Estate Wife, Hamish Cramer as Real Estate Husband