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Enter the Mermaid

Episode 2.14
Sat, November 13, 2010 (12pm)
Written by Ellie Beaumont
Directed by Wayne Blair

Lockie's laying low. Curtis was arrested on the weekend and because Lockie's dad is a cop, Curtis thinks Lockie snitched, even though he didn't. While surfing at his secret hiding place, Lockie misjudges a wave and ends up copping a surfboard in the head. A mysterious girl comes to his rescue, scooping him to safety. As he comes to, a groggy Lockie thinks he sees a flash of a tail as she disappears back into the water. Lockie should've known better relaying the story to Phillip — especially when the mystery girl appears at school as the new girl, Mel. Phillip is on a mission to prove Mel is in fact a mermaid. Egg, meanwhile, is challenged by Curtis to prove whose side he's really on. Egg has gone this far with Curtis, is it too late to go back now?

With: Laura Fairclough as Mel, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Christie Sistrunk as Sally Streeton, Mitch Taylor as Lockie Surf Double, Chris O'Shea as Sound Recordist, Claire Blake as Nun

A Head of the Team

Episode 2.15
Sat, June 04, 2011 (1pm)
Written by Peter Templeman
Directed by Peter Templeman

Phillip's never played a sport. He's more inclined to use his head than his body. But as his experiments become increasingly dangerous, Mum and Sarge have decided it's time he did. Encouraged by Sarge's presentation of the Leonard Family Sporting Hall of Fame, Phillip agrees to join a team. After much research, Philip concludes netball is the one. Phillip's quest is met with opposition — he is a boy, and therefore, banned from playing. The injustice launches Sarge into activist mode, defending his son's right to be a trailblazer. Like Phillip, Mel isn't one to follow the pack either, which is difficult for Lockie as he's required to act as her "buddy" until she settles into Angelus High. But as Mel points out, who is Lockie going to hang out with once she makes real friends? Certainly not Egg, who struggles to keep his place in his new team when Curtis asks him to hunt down the object of Sasha's affection — only for Egg to discover he is the marked man. All comes to a head on match day… literally.

With: Laura Fairclough as Mel, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Christie Sistrunk as Sally Streeton, Rhiannon Kirby as Julia, Joshua Tomcsanyi as Curtis Gang Member 1, Christopher Booth as Curtis Gang Member 2, Amy Hughes as Curtis Gang Member 3

Additional Music: "Burning Sands" performed by Kram, "Get to It" performed by Kram, "Turn a Light On" performed by Kram, "Silver Revolver" performed by Lady of the Sunshine

Cure for Stings

Episode 2.16
Sat, June 11, 2011
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Wayne Blair

What is our natural habitat? Sasha's certainly isn't the bush, which Lockie and Mel quickly discover when the trio find themselves lost after taking an ill-advised shortcut during Old Squasher's inaugural Nature Walk. But what first looks like a disaster turns out to be a day to remember — for Lockie and Mel, anyway. After the break-up from Ms Archer, Rev's self esteem has hit an all-time low. To prove Rev hasn't failed as a father, Egg decides it's time to get out of Enrichment Class and apply for early release. However, his parole hearing goes from worse to even worse before a surprise witness delivers a testimony that could change everything. Meanwhile, Mum's primal, protective instincts come to the fore when Phillip's netball team reveal their true colours.

With: Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Sam Longley as Neil, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Rhiannon Kirby as Julia, Jordan Silver as Curtis, Simone Keane as Sunny

Additional Music: "Don't Walk Alone" performed by Bob Evans

A Musical Moment

Episode 2.17
Sat, June 18, 2011
Written by Josh Wakely and Drew Proffitt
Directed by James Bogle

If only life were like a musical. If it were, you'd always know what to say when those big, difficult moments came along. But unfortunately, life isn't a musical — and all across town, people are having problems spitting out what they need to say. Egg can't bring himself to accept Sasha's offer of being his girlfriend, fearing how it will end. Meanwhile, Rev wants to tell Ms Archer he misses her but can't find the words. Sarge is uncharacteristically stuck for words when it appears the time has arrived to hand Phillip the Little Green Book. By the time the curtain comes down on the school musical, it seems maybe life can be like a musical after all — you just have to take your moment. Even Lockie chances a musical moment of his own, with an unlikely candidate.

With: Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Monica Main as Ms Twaddle, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Allan Girod as Snowy, Rhiannon Kirby as Julia, Alexandra Shaw as Blob

Laugh with the Leonards

Episode 2.18
Sat, June 25, 2011
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Peter Templeman

Everyone loves a laugh; it's all in good fun. But when someone's laughing at you, the fun stops. After his failed kiss attempt, Lockie is determined to get things back to how they used to between he and Mel, when they got around as "mates"… and she didn't find him such a joke. His efforts are seriously thwarted when Sunny literally dumps Mel on the Leonards' doorstep for the weekend. How is Lockie going to stop Mel from laughing at him now, after she's literally seen him and his whole family in their underwear? Mum is a bundle of nerves when she learns her community radio license application has been approved — and she has less than twenty-four hours to broadcast. She can't go on the air herself, people will laugh at her! Meanwhile, Phillip suspects a UFO may have landed next door during the night. Just what Mum needs — more unexpected visitors!

With: Laura Fairclough as Mel, Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Simone Keane as Sunny, Davy Brickle as Blob

Additional Music: "White Rose Parade" performed by Lady of the Sunshine, "Are You Satisfied" performed by Evermore

Aliens in Angelus

Episode 2.19
Sat, July 02, 2011
Written by LeeAnne Innes
Directed by Peter Templeman

As Sarge says, we're all aliens… it's just a matter of geography. Lockie's beginning to suspect Mel might be a bit of one. Her birthday's coming up and she's not having a party. In fact, she's never had a party — or even held a video store membership. Lockie formulates a secret plan to bring Alien Mel back home to Angelus, where she belongs. After hearing strange voices on the radio, who seem to be asking for their assistance, Phillip and Joe are certain Angelus has a stranded alien on its hands. As the investigation wears on, the tension between the two dissipates, and Phillip discovers he may have found something in Joe that's even more important than an alien discovery. Meanwhile, Mum's radio show is failing to set the airwaves on fire, leading Mum to wonder if there's anyone out there.

With: Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Simone Keane as Sunny, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie

Additional Music: "Little Summer Dress" performed by The Exploders, "Neopolitan Dreams" performed by Lisa Mitchell, "Good Love" performed by Kram

Buried Treasure

Episode 2.20
Sat, July 09, 2011
Written by David Ogilvy
Directed by Peter Templeman

Just when we think something is buried way back in our memory never to return, it comes back… usually when we least expect it. Like when Lockie and Mel discover a treasure chest containing wartime love letters. The words unexpectedly cause Vicki Streeton to reappear in Lockie's head — just when he thought he was over her. Lockie figures once he gets rid of the letters, all memories of Vicki will disappear with them. Or maybe Sarge is right, and the heart never forgets? Phillip certainly hasn't forgotten Marjorie, not with Joe around. Phillip presents Joe with the compelling research he has compiled, pointing to one thing: Joe is a molecular rearrangement of his old friend. The startling revelation only prompts Joe to throw Phillip a bigger curve ball regarding his own identity. Meanwhile, Mum needs to overcome her self-doubt to turn a potential PR disaster for Radio Angelus into a triumph.

With: Laura Fairclough as Mel, James Beck as Josh, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Jan Geoffrey as Marjorie, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Jenny Davis as Sheena, Christie Sistrunk as Sally Streeton, Davy Brickle as Blob

Additional Music: "Won't Be Home Tonight" performed by Kram, "Happy Song" performed by Roger Loves Betty, "Four on the Floor" performed by Spiderbait, "Home Sweet Home" performed by Lady of the Sunshine, "You Pick Me Up" performed by Pete Murray

Second Best in Show

Episode 2.21
Sat, July 16, 2011
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by James Bogle

No-one likes to feel second best, which is why Lockie knows he has a lot of work to do to make it up to Mel. After the way he introduced Mel to Vicki, Lockie needs to prove his friendship to Mel is still strong and healthy. That's why Kid C is so important. As in Kid C, a cucumber they've been growing to enter in the giant vegetable section of the upcoming Angelus Show. When Josh, Vicki's new majorly rich boyfriend, arrives in town like some rock star god, Lockie understands exactly what it's like to feel you don't measure up… and he actively avoids any contact with Josh, whatsoever. But in a town like Angelus, you can only avoid someone for so long. Philip and Joe have their eyes on a show victory too, and are prepared to bend the rules to win. Meanwhile, Egg discovers he has underestimated Ms Archer.

With: Rhiannon Kirby as Julia, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Allan Girod as Snowy, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, James Beck as Josh, Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Lotte Muldoon as Blob, Alexandra Shaw as Blob, Davy Brickle as Blob, Trevor Jamieson as [Rev] Egg, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Simone Keane as Sunny

Additional Music: "From Little Things Big Things Grow" performed by Paul Kelly, "Free" performed by Tambalane, "Like Wow Wipe Out" perforemd by Hoodoo Gurus, "Comeonbabywontyouletmebe" performed by Hot Rollers

I, Monster

Episode 2.22
Sat, July 23, 2011
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by James Bogle

Are there such things as monsters? Phillip and Joe seem to think so. After finding a critical hole in their previous alien investigation, Joe and Phillip stake out the swamp, certain a cheese sandwich- eating beast is at large. But as it turns out, the biggest monsters we need to fear are the ones we make up in our head. Thanks to a common allergic reaction to Blob's cucumber vomit, Josh and Lockie wake up covered in hideous green pustules. Feeling responsible, Mum takes control of the situation and orders the boys into quarantine — in Lockie's bedroom. So much for Lockie trying to avoid Josh, and facing Lockie's own, feared inadequacies. Also forced to spend time together for the first time, Vicki and Mel grapple with their inner demons, trying to figure out what the other has that they don't.

With: Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, James Beck as Josh, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Lotte Muldoon as Blob, Alexandra Shaw as Blob, Davy Brickle as Blob

Additional Music: "Kelly" performed by Van She

Trixie Wants To Party

Episode 2.23
Written by Matt Ford
Directed by James Bogle

Now that they're all friends, Lockie suggests he form a band with Mel, Vicki and Josh and enter the upcoming Battle of the Bands. When it becomes apparent they're not capable of making beautiful music together, Lockie refuses to give in and forces the band to go on… with less than harmonious results. When Rev's former bandmate from the Hot Omelette days — Miss Trixie Jane — arrives in town, Egg is confident — with Ms Archer — they can re-capture the magic of the Hot Omelette. One problem — recorder isn't the right ingredient for the Omelette and Ms Archer steps aside, leaving Rev to make a decision about his future musical direction. Meanwhile, Phillip and Joe are determined to figure out what Mr Streeton is really up to in the swamp, but first they must win their first battle — gaining Sarge's permission.

With: Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Rebecca Davies as Ms Archer, Laura Fairclough as Mel, James Beck as Josh, Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Kerry-Ella McAullay as Miss Trixie, Jim Lounsbury as Criminal, Davy Brickle as Blob

Not So Perfect Storm

Episode 2.24
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by James Bogle

Life is a bit like the weather — it's not always easy to predict. There's always some random event that comes out of nowhere and takes you totally by surprise… like realising your surfing buddy is interested in becoming your girlfriend. After much thought and counsel from Sarge, Lockie decides he's ready to take things to the next level with Mel, only for something to come completely from nowhere and blow him away. Mel is left feeling betrayed. Phillip's long-held suspicions that Mel is a mermaid are reignited when Mel's anger with Lockie coincides with unseasonably bad weather. Mermaids are known to be vengeful creatures with the ability to control the weather. Can Phillip and Joe appease Mel and save Angelus before it's too late?

With: Laura Fairclough as Mel, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christie Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, James Beck as Josh, Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir

Crimes of the Heartless

Episode 2.25
Written by Shelley Birse
Directed by James Bogle

According to Sarge, the worst crime of all is heartlessness — when you know your actions will hurt others but you do it anyway. Mr Streeton, it would seem, is the king of heartlessness, if building a retirement home in the swamp is any indication. Mr Streeton's blunt assessment of Sarge's worldview causes Sarge to reassess himself. His introspection spirals to despair when it appears Mum's wedding ring has been stolen. However, the final blow comes when Lockie admits to Sarge that he is the town's biggest criminal — he knowingly broke Mel's heart. Lockie's heartlessness, Phillip's growing frustration with the science faculty, and a surprise job offer for Mum cause the Leonards to question if they belong in Angelus anymore. Blob, however, has other ideas.

With: Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Monica Main as Ms Twaddle, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Kazimir Sas as Derek, Lotte Muldoon as Blob, Davy Brickle as Blob, Simone Keane as Sunny

Additional Music: "Wickerman Shoes" performed by Hot Rollers

Note: Kazimir Sas (Derek) is the son of Igor Sas (Old Squasher)

Legend

Episode 2.26
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by James Bogle

With only two days before they're due to pack up and head for Sydney, the Leonards have some big farewells to bid. Saying goodbye to his loyal comrades is one of the hardest things Sarge has ever had to do, made all the harder given his belief that his poetry-based approach to policing has failed. Mum, meanwhile, has a whole town to say goodbye to as she broadcasts her final radio show. Despite his much-mentioned excitement about the scientific possibilities of Sydney, it appears Phillip is struggling to sever his ties with Joe and Cyril. Phillip blames his tears on a delayed allergy to Cyril. And as for Lockie? With every farewell he makes, he seems to be given one more reason to stay. Perhaps it's true what they say; maybe you can have your cake and eat it too.

With: Laura McKenzie as Nanny, Trevor Jamieson as Rev Egg, Richard Mellick as Mr Streeton, Christine Sistrunk as Mrs Streeton, Laura Fairclough as Mel, Igor Sas as Old Squasher, Allan Girod as Snowy, Georgina Gayler as Constable Wattle, Nicholas Rechichi as Joe Ramir, Verity Gorman as Sasha, Rebecca Davis as Ms Archer, Kazimir Sas as Derek, Alexandra Shaw as Blob, Lotte Muldoon as Blob

Additional Music: "Born to Try" written by Delta Goodrem & Audius Mtawarira, "This Day" performed by The Sleepy Jackson, "Just Can't Get Enough" written by Vince Clarke