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Only Kids Dream About Being Spacemen

Episode 1
October 2, 2024 (Disney+, all eps)
Writer: David Chidlow
Director: Bharat Nalluri

1979. A brush with danger leaves Judy Bissett and husband Tony reeling. Tilly Bissett's dreams of space are scuttled by her friend Jono, while Mia Bissett considers a dramatic life change. Eileen deals with family drama of her own. Finally, Judy is forced to make a choice which may tear her clan apart.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Shareena Clanton as Djinda, Sam Delich as Wayne Doull, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Bishanyia Vincent as Pam Callen, Jack Campbell as Brian (GM Candidate), Aidan Gillett as Young Bloke, Greg Poppleton as Wiry Whippet Man, Paul Jenkins as Stocky Repo Man, Sofia Nolan as Tam (Wayne's Secretary), Xavier Molyneux as Surfer Dude 2, Tom Webb as Surfer Dude 3, Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, Josh Quong Tart as Gary "Gazza" Cullis, Duncan Ragg as Mr Bertrude, David Howell as Chook Buchanen, Stephen Curry as Mal (Radio DJ), Matt Hill as Newsreader

She's the Boss Now

Episode 2
Writer: David Chidlow
Director: Bharat Nalluri

The USSR beauty pageant contestant lands in Perth, where her traumatic run-in with protestors presents Mick Bisset with an opportunity. Judy's promotion sees her forced to make an impossible decision. Eileen's grandson Bilya comes to stay, and falls back into Tilly's orbit, while Jono's family grapples with a tragedy.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Sam Delich as Wayne Doull, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, Josh Quong Tart as Gary 'Gazza' Cullis, David Howell as Chook Buchanen, Ed Wightman as Scott Williamson, Ron Smyck as Barry Knight, Sabrina Kirkham as Miss Australia, Maddison Coluccio as Miss Italy, Natasha Mcfarland as Miss Quam, Asha Overstone as Miss England, Sofia Nolan as Tam (Wayne's Secretary), Oliver Clark as Pilot (Voiceover), Lin Yin as Malaysian Woman (Voiceover), Mark Simpson as Trevor (Security Guard), Michael Beckley as Burly Sergeant, Ben Amos as Barman

We'll Make a Moment

Episode 3
Writer: Alice Addison
Director: Rachel Ward

The party to celebrate Perth's 150th Anniversary has arrived. Judy and Tony deal with the fallout from the redundancy, but will Tony step up to the plate? Mick pitches an unconventional PR strategy at Svetlana, Bilya turns up the heat, and the rift between Tilly and Mia builds to a shocking climax.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Sam Delich as Wayne Doull, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, David Howell as Chook Buchanen, Matthew McDonald as Russell Wheeler, Bishanyia Vincent as Pam Callen, Ron Smyck as Barry Knight, Maddison Coluccio as Miss Italy, Eliane Morel as Neighbour 1, Gala Nikolic as Miss Canada, Michael Bremer as Burly Bloke, Fraser Crane as Kenno, Alex De Crespigny as Radar Wilson, Xavier Molyneux as Surfer Dude #2, Thomas Webb as Surfer Dude #3, Michelle Pollard as Red-Headed Woman, Brett Cousins as Radio Announcer, Jordan Levoux as Hanibal Bartender

Good Kids Don't Steal Cars

Episode 4
Writer: Alice Addison
Director: Rachel Ward

Mia and Jono's joyride has catastrophic consequences, forcing a wedge between her parents, and threatening the Bui family's fragile rescue plans. Bob crashes on the Bissett's turf, whilst Bilya tries to get ahead. Svetlana, meanwhile, makes Mick a black-tie invitation he can't refuse.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Robert Coleby as Murray Doull, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, David Howell as Chook Buchanen, Matthew McDonald as Russell Wheeler, Bishanyia Vincent as Pam Callen, Ron Smyck as Barry Knight, Adam Franklin as Photographer 1, Conor Farrell as William Borrows, David Ratcliffe as News Cameraman, Tam Phan as Vietnamese Woman, Khanh Trieu as Vietnamese Man, John Samaha as Taxi Driver, Justin Smith as George Barnes, Katrina Retallick as Lydia Barbrow, Jaxon Putland as Dancing Waiter, Fraser Crane as Kenno, Alex De Crespigny as Radar Wilson, Xavier Molyneux as Surfer Dude #2, Thomas Webb as Surfer Dude #3, Josephine Cross as Newsreader

It's Still Your Beach

Episode 5
Writer: David Chidlow
Director: Rachel Ward

Mick will let nothing stand in the way of his growing empire. When Tony accepts a job offer from his brother, he finds himself risking all of Judy's hard work in one impulsive moment. Meanwhile, Bob tries to coax Mia back towards the light, and Bilya forces Elieen to make a difficult choice.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Robert Coleby as Murray Doull, Sam Delich as Wayne Doull, Shane Withington as Spider, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, Duncan Ragg as Mr Bertrude, Ed Wightman as Scott Williamson, Matt Hill as Newsreader, Ron Smyck as Barry Knight, Fraser Crane as Kenno, Gabi Spake as Surfer Chick, Leanne Atkins as Delvene Doull

See You on the Flip Side

Episode 6
Writer: Jeremy Nguyen and Alan Nguyen
Director: Kriv Stenders

Tragedy strikes, leaving the community reeling, and the Bissett family scrambling to process what they've been through. Eileen grieves in private, whilst ghosts from Tony's past haunt him. Svetlana's secret grows, while Mia, Judy, and Tony unearth secrets of their own.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Shane Withington as Spider, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, Josh Quong Tart as Gary Cullis, Matthew McDonald as Russell Wheeler, Justin Smith as George Barnes, Katrina Retallick as Lydia Barbrow, Akkshey Caplash as Funeral Worker, Adam Hedditch as Dr Adrian Malone, Marlene Cummins as Aunty Doris Harding, Bobby Le as Khanh, Kathy Luu as Nga, Claudia Greenstone as Voice, Ben Amos as Barman, Scott Witt as Jimmy Pollock, Michelle Pollard as Red-Headed Woman

You Wanna Hear My Story, or Not?

Episode 7
Writer: Dot West
Director: Kriv Stenders

The truth comes out in a big way when Judy, Mia and Francesca discover an explosive secret. Eileen, meanwhile, speaks her truth, changing the lives of everyone around her. Tony finally faces his demons.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Cameron Daddo as Gavin, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, Ed Wightman as Scott Williamson, Bishanyia Vincent as Pam Callen, Pete Helliar as Pete, Stephen Curry as Mal, Allan Lim as Mr Teo, Shingo Usami as Hiroshi, Grace Smibert as Young Mother, Scott Witt as Jimmy Polluck, David Hucknel as Radio Producer

Nothing Wrong with Dressing Up for the Apocalypse

Episode 8
Writer: David Chidlow
Director: Kriv Stenders

As Judy confronts her tormentor, Tony confronts the past, giving Eileen some truths long since buried. The struggle for the fate of the power plant reaches its climax. And as the graduation ball and beauty pageant arrive, Skylab closes in.

Starring: Radha Mitchell as Judy Bissett, Jesse Spencer as Tony Bisset, Linh-Dan Pham as Sandy Bui, Vico Thai as Lam, George Mason as Mick Bissett, Jacek Koman as Yvgeny, Ines English as Svetlana Kulkova, Mackenzie Mazur as Tilly Bissett, Emily Grant as Mia Bissett, Thomas Weatherall as Bilya, Aidan Du Chiem as Jono, Vince Colosimo as Rocco Giliberto, Ana Maria Bello as Rosemary Giliberto, Shareena Clanton as Djinda, Robert Coleby as Murray Doull, Sam Delich as Wayne Doull, Iain Glen as Bob Foden, Deborah Mailman as Eileen Wilberforce

With: Lola Bond as Poppy Giliberto, Dina Panozzo as Francesca Perrone, Josh Quong Tart as Gary 'Gazza' Cullis, Duncan Ragg as Mr Bertrude, Ed Wightman as Scott Williamson, Bishanyia Vincent as Pam Callen, Maddison Coluccio as Miss Italy, Katrina Retallick as Lydia Barbrow, Matthew McDonald as Russell Wheeler, Marlene Cummins as Auntie Dorris, Shingo Usami as Hiroshi, Anthony Cogin as Australian Host, Michelle Pollard as Red-Headed Woman, Harrison O'Keeffe as Dougie (ASIO), Leroy Page as Ron (ASIO), Tyler Le Quach as Van Bui, Katharina Keil as Angela Meyer