Lockie Leonard: episode guide

1.01 - 1.13 | 1.14 - 1.26 || 2.01 - 2.13 | 2.14 - 2.26

New and Improved

<

Episode 2.01
USA: Tue, June 22, 2010
UK: Mon, August 02, 2010 (BBC)
Aus: Sat, August 21, 2010 (Nine)
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Peter Templeman

The Endless Summer has, well? — ended and Lockie Leonard and his family brace themselves for the new school year ahead. But what will it bring — more of the same, or will it be New and Improved? Mum laments the end of the holidays, dreading what's ahead — the homework; the school lunches… She only had children so she'd have someone to play with. Who mentioned anything about sending them to school? Phillip, however, can barely contain his excitement. He's starting high school one year early, and looks forward to the new scientific horizons he imagines it will offer. Lockie isn't sure how to break it to him that Angelus High is hardly NASA. As for Lockie, his big question is whether this year will include Vicki Streeton. As in his girlfriend… who has yet to return from an overseas family vacation and may, quite possibly, have already checked-in to a fancy city boarding school. He'd probably be less stressed out if she'd sent him more than the one postcard.

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Davy Brickle as Blob, Nibbles as Cyril

Notes: series 2 was filmed from February to July 2009. Lockie's street address, 29 Winton Road, is shown on the postcard from Vicki and is a nod to author Tim Winton whose books the series is based on.

The X Factor

<

Episode 2.02
Australia: Sat, August 28, 2010
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Peter Templeman

Lockie and Vicki are back together and better than ever, and it seems everyone in Angelus is just as happy with the arrangement as they are. But the problem? People are so comfortable with the idea of Vicki and Lockie being a couple again, they've started seeing them as the same person… which is difficult when you have separate interests. So, the question is — how can you stay half of a couple but still remain a whole person in your own right — all at the same time? It's like one of Old Squasher's tricky simultaneous equation questions… and Maths has never been one of Lockie's stronger points. Meanwhile, Mum is horrified to discover Phillip's all set to endure Old Squasher's Third Day Maths Test — and she has neglected to study for it. Desperate times call for slightly questionable measures…

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Allan Girod as Snowy, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Tashontay Tugby and Davy Brickle as Blob, Barbara Lister as Mrs Gurgerly, Peter Leughton as Mr Gurgerly, Nibbles as Cyril

Bubble Trouble

<

Episode 2.03
Australia: Sat, September 04, 2010
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Peter Templeman

Bubbles may seem harmless enough but don't be fooled, they can cause a lot of trouble, too… as Lockie is about to find out. Lockie and Vicki are so into each other, they've started living in their own little world — a Happiness Bubble, where they are the only ones who exist. The problem is, they can't see what's happening outside, in the real world. If they did, they'd see Egg doesn't really want Rev to meet a new friend to replace Mrs Egg, despite Vicki and Lockie insisting he does. Mum's in a bubble too — a Worry Bubble. She's become so stressed Phillip is yet to make a new friend at high school, she's unable to see how things really are… and resorts to slightly illegal measures to see her mission out. Meanwhile, Sarge welcomes his new Constable, who suspects Sarge may be living in a bubble of his own… and is determined to burst it.

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Tashontay Tugby and Davy Brickle as Blob, et al

Pick a Winner

<

Episode 2.04
Australia: Sat, September 11, 2010
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Do we hide behind what we wear? If you took away our uniforms — would our real selves be exposed? That's certainly how Mum feels after Sarge takes away her apron, insisting she have a Personal Development Day and enjoy some "Joy Time". Feeling lost and naked, and in desperate need of a new uniform, Mum makes easy prey for Mrs Streeton and her gaggle of tennis playing Angelus housewives. Meanwhile, Lockie and Vicki are also in danger of exposing themselves, when Sasha suggests they complete a multiple-choice magazine quiz to prove they'll go the distance. Lockie keenly accepts the challenge, figuring it might be a good way to shut down the increasingly fabricated gossip spreading about them. But as Vicki becomes more and more distant, Lockie senses all is not well.

With: Verity Gorman as Sasha, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Mitch Taylor as Lockie Surf Double; Lotte Muldoon, Tashontay Tugby and Davy Brickle as Blob; Nicole Spanborek as Angelus Wife, Karl Lowry as Jaywalker, Jordina Quain as Erina, Campbell Harter as Wilson, Georgina Hadlow as Vanessa, Jake Smith as Paperboy

Music: "Shazam" performed by Spiderbait, "The Polka Dots of Purple Town" performed by Roger Loves Betty, "Love Letter" performed by Paul Kelly

Life Map

<

Episode 2.05
Australia: Sat, September 18, 2010
Written by David Ogilvy
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Maps are good things, really — very useful when you find yourself completely and utterly lost. If only we had maps for our lives, Life Maps. That way we'd know if we'd reached our ultimate destination, our Comfort Zone… or if we're heading for a Danger Zone. While it appeared Lockie and Vicki had reached their Comfort Zone, her apparent enthusiasm for boring old people activities has Lockie thinking otherwise — does Vicki want to change direction on their Life Map, towards Oldpeoplesville? Meanwhile, Mum and Sarge direct Phillip away from his shed and into the wide world in order for him to make a new friend his own age and prevent him being a target at school. The mission appears to be a success, but when Phillip's new friend pays a visit it isn't quite what Mum had in mind. As for Egg? Since Sasha's makeover made him popular, he's in unchartered territory… and doesn't know which way to run.

With: Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Simon Clarke as Billy Bob, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Chanel Marriott as Kirstina, Joshue Towie as Thug #1, Robert Tomlinson as Thug #2, Jordina Quain as Erina, Campbell Harter as Wilson, Georgina Hadlow as Vanessa, Mitch Taylor as Lockie Surf Double

Music: "Break It (Down James Brown)" performed by Offcutts, "Maybe You Can Owe Me" performed by Architecture in Helsinki

Total Eclipse

<

Episode 2.06
Australia: Sat, September 25, 2010
Written by Drew Proffitt
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Since Sasha's makeover Egg has become a major star — the headline act of Angelus High. But the thing about stars is eventually they have to crash back to Earth. Since Egg's newfound fame has gone to his head, it's clear he's heading for a big fall — it's just a matter of how much damage he'll do before that happens, and whom he can still count as his friends once it does. Meanwhile, Phillip and Marjorie lead the town in preparation for the upcoming full eclipse of the sun. Mum, however, doesn't share their enthusiasm. She fears Phillip's friendship with Marjorie is robbing Phillip of childhood magic. Sam is also facing a big fear — the dark. But sometimes you have to face the darkness in order to see the light up ahead.

With: Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Lotte Muldoon as Blob, Jordina Quain as Erina, Campbell Harter as Wilson, Georgina Hadlow as Vanessa

Music: "Chocolate and Cigarettes" performed by Angus and Julia Stone

The Silence of the Frogs

<

Episode 2.07
Australia: Sat, October 02, 2010
Written by LeeAnne Innes
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Suddenly, overnight, the frogs in the swamp have chosen to go silent. In fact, the silence is so deafening, the Leonard family are unable to sleep. And the less you sleep, the more time you have to think about things — like your best friend kissing your girlfriend. But Lockie is determined not to make an issue of it and pretends he never saw it. Vicki and Egg also agree not to discuss "the kiss" with Lockie, and let things go back to normal. It didn't mean anything, after all. However as time wears on, Egg struggles to contain his guilt. As the truth slowly emerges, one by one the frogs break their silence. Phillip is determined to find a scientific solution to the amphibians' silence… with little success. Perhaps Marjorie is right — maybe the silence of the frogs is due to something more mystical?

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Alexandra Shaw as Blob, Chanel Marriott as Kirstina, Nibles as Cyril The Sheep

Music: "Heart Full of Wine" performed by Angus and Julia Stone, "Pasha Bulka" performed by Bob Evans

The Information Age

<

Episode 2.08
Australia: Sat, October 09, 2010
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Roger Hodgman

How much is too much information? Lockie's not sure, but it's clear he's not providing Vicki with enough. Since she's been sent to boarding school, they've been keeping in contact via snail mail. And in every letter Vicki has hinted it'd be much easier for Lockie to keep up with her new life if he had a home computer — and in particular, a profile on social networking site, "HeadSpace". Lockie argues a computer would make the perfect birthday present, but Mum and Sarge are hesitant. Miraculously, Phillip and Marjorie manage to build him one. Finally the Leonards are online, but it seems no matter how much increasingly trivial information Lockie uploads on his "HeadSpace" page, Vicki wants more. Egg is given too much information than he can handle when Ms Archer visits Rev for a private "jam session", while Nan arrives in town primed to battle Marjorie for Phillip's affection.

With: Alice Dale as Nan, Andrew Warwick as Pop, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Lotte Muldoon & Alexandra Shaw as Blob, Mitch Taylor as Lockie Surf Double; Nibles as Cyril The Sheep [uncredited]

Music: "Make It Last" performed by Kate Miller-Heidke

Time and Tide

<

Episode 2.09
Australia: Sat, October 16, 2010
Written by Wayne Blair and Rhys Muldoon
Directed by Wayne Blair

People are like the tide — they drift in and out of your life. You can't always see it coming, but it happens, and it will keep on happening, every day for the rest of your life. It seems Vicki is drifting from Lockie. He hasn't received an email from her in days. Egg, too, is on the move. He's scored three strikes for his recent bad behaviour and has been removed from regular classes. Egg's been sanctioned to Enrichment Class, home to the school's "morally malnourished"… including Curtis Ferraris — Angelus High's meanest, baddest bogan. Egg quickly realises if he's going to survive Enrichment Class, he'll need to get on Curtis' good side. This means spending less time with Lockie, who has very little success finding a replacement friend for Egg — unless you count his melodramatic English teacher, Ms Twaddle. Phillip also faces the prospect of his best friend drifting from him after Marjorie reveals she's ready to return to the stars.

With: Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Sam Longley as Neil, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Monica Main as Ms Twaddle, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Andrew Findlay as Karen, Campbell Harter as Wilson, Damon Shaw as Insect Boy

…It Happens

<

Episode 2.10
Australia: Sat, October 23, 2010
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Everything's changing in Lockie's world. Not that long ago he had a best friend. Now, Egg is brushing him off to hang out with bogan Curtis Ferraris. At least he can always chat to Vicki on the internet — but Vicki isn't online. Perhaps her school's server is down again, or perhaps Lockie needs to move on, like everyone else seems to be. Phillip wishes things could stay the same. Now Marjorie has figured out her comet is in their orbit after all, she's preparing for her final departure. The problem is, Phillip isn't ready to say goodbye yet. Lockie agrees to sneak off to the city to collect something to make Phillip's farewell easier. While there, he springs a surprise visit on Vicki, where he learns her new life is miles away from what he imagined. She's looking towards the future, so what's Lockie's problem? As Sarge explains, you can't stop the future from happening — it happens… it just happens.

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, James Beck as Josh, Tashontay Tugby as Blob, Gillian Evans as Cheese Shop Attendant, Nibbles as Cyril The Sheep

Music: "Asleep in Perfection" performed by Augie March, "Scene of the Crime" performed by Hot Little Hands

Note: the poem: Evolution, by Langdon Smith

Snake Hide Oil

<

Episode 2.11
Australia: Sat, October 30, 2010
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Neville, Mum's first love, cruises into Angelus after hooking up with Mum on the internet. Neville is a traveling salesman extraordinaire and is quick to flog his youth elixir "Snake Hide Oil". The whole town fall under his spell — except Sarge, who suspects Neville isn't everything he promotes himself as being. Or is Sarge confusing his suspicion with jealousy? Egg is caught in a bizarre love triangle of his own when Sasha gatecrashes detention to impress Egg, who is too busy trying to impress Curtis, who is trying to impress Sasha. Meanwhile, Sarge comes through for Phillip, helping him start to put Marjorie's memory to rest.

With: Rhys Muldoon as Neville, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie; Lotte Muldoon, Alexandra Shaw & Davy Brickle as Blob; Wayne Blair as Arnold, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Brett Ward as Sarge/Neville Double

Music: "Pennywhistle" performed by Augie March, "Lonesome Loser" composed by David Briggs

The Big Questions

<

Episode 2.12
Australia: Sat, November 06, 2010
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Wayne Blair

Career's Day at Angelus High has everyone asking themselves the Big Questions about where their lives are heading. Lockie is unimpressed when a job compatibility test reveals he's best suited to a career in Doggy Care. Phillip points out Lockie's problem is he's too nice for his own good, which is probably why Curtis has cut through with his ex-best friend, Egg. Lockie decides to transform himself into a Bad Guy in order to win Egg back. His plan backfires when a challenge from Curtis lands them in hot water. Meanwhile, Mum and Rev question their purpose in life. With the guiding hand of the all-knowing Job Centre advisor, George O'Donnell, they're nudged in the right direction.

With: Christopher Rowley as George O'Donnell, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Davy Brickle as Blob

Music: "Silk Suits" performed by Kram

The Party

<

Episode 2.13
Australia: Sat, November 13, 2010
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Wayne Blair

Now that Lockie and Egg are friends again, Lockie wants to keep things that way. Curtis is planning one of his legendary parties and Egg is already on the guest list. Curtis doesn't offer Golden Tickets to just anybody — you have to prove yourself "cool" enough to warrant one. After a shaky start, Lockie receives his Golden Ticket. Egg is impressed and stoked Lockie will finally get to see Curtis isn't as bad as Lockie may think. Unfortunately, the time of the party clashes with Mum's public rally to gain the town's support for the new community radio station she's planning to revive. Much to Phillip's disapproval, Lockie decides he'll lie to his parents to get there. Unfortunately, his face has other ideas.

With: Jordan Silver as Curtis, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Marianne Winser as Teacher, Allyson Charles as Curtis's Mum; Lotte Muldoon & Davy Brickle as Blob

episodes 2.14 - 2.26