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Episode 2.01 (9)

NZ: Sunday, July 14, 2013 (TV2, 6pm)
Story by David Stubbs, Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward, Paul Yates
Written by Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by Thomas Robins

The annual Happiest Suburb in New Zealand competition is back and The Bay is determined to improve on last year's third placing.

Starring: Courtney Abbott as Maxine

With: Will Robertson as Jake, Nathan Brabender as Grayson, Emma Draper as Gina, Carolyn Dando as Hailey, Josh MacKenzie as Tim McKenzie, Abby Damen as Kjesten, Chris Parker as Olaf, Hayden J. West as Tom, Tina Cleary as Rose, John Chalmers as Cecil, Paul Yates as Bob, Allan Henry as Al, Miranda Manasiadis as Nicola, Maaka Pohatu as Terry, Miranda Rivers as Norma, Zachary Alexander as Jackson, Jeanette Thomas as Good Morning Presenter, Olivia Violet Robinson as Jordan Waters, Peter Kilcullen as Gary, Pinot as Pamela (The Dog)

Episode 2.02 (10)

NZ: Sunday, July 21, 2013
Story by David Stubbs, Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward, Paul Yates
Written by Paul Yates
Directed by David Stubbs

Maxine's got another love mystery on her hands. Somehow she's managed to upset Jake and totally jeopardise The Bay's chances of winning New Zealand's Happiest Suburb competition.

With: Will Robertson as Jake, Nathan Brabender as Grayson, Emma Draper as Gina, Carolyn Dando as Hailey, Josh MacKenzie as Tim McKenzie, Abby Damen as Kjesten, Chris Parker as Olaf, Hayden J. West as Tom, Tina Cleary as Rose, John Chalmers as Cecil, Paul Yates as Bob, Allan Henry as Al, Miranda Manasiadis as Nicola, Maaka Pohatu as Terry, Rodney Bane as Priest, Leroy Lock as Kid on Scooter, Pinot as Pamela (The Dog)

Episode 2.03 (11)

NZ: Sunday, July 28, 2013
Story by David Stubbs, Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward, Paul Yates
Written by David Stubbs
Directed by David Stubbs

It looks like Maxine has a secret admirer and Rose is now a victim of hypnotic suggestion and it's getting awkward.

With: Will Robertson as Jake, Nathan Brabender as Grayson, Emma Draper as Gina, Carolyn Dando as Hailey, Josh MacKenzie as Tim McKenzie, Abby Damen as Kjesten, Chris Parker as Olaf, Hayden J. West as Tom, Paul Yates as Bob, Tina Cleary as Rose, Miranda Rivers as Norma, Miranda Manasiadis as Nicola, Michele Amas as Librarian, Maaka Pohatu as Terry, Hayley Sproull as Policewoman, Peter Doile as Gardener, Kenneth Robert Gaffney as Valley Teen, Emma Robinson as Jimmy's Mum, Ralph Robins as Jimmy

Episode 2.04 (12)

NZ: August 04, 2013
Story by David Stubbs, Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward, Paul Yates
Written by Thomas Robins
Directed by Thomas Robins

Looks like Olaf is in for a tough time as Gina hunts him down for answers. Could he be the saboteur?

With: Will Robertson as Jake, Nathan Brabender as Grayson, Emma Draper as Gina, Carolyn Dando as Hailey, Josh MacKenzie as Tim, Abby Damen as Kjesten, Chris Parker as Olaf, Hayden J. West as Tom, Tina Cleary as Rose, John Chalmers as Cecil, Paul Yates as Bob, Allan Henry as Al, Miranda Manasiadis as Nicola, Maaka Pohatu as Terry, Rodney Bane as Priest, Paul McLaughlin as Chris, Keith Mole as Concerned Neighbour, Roger Leslie as Blind Man, Susan Hannagan asa Reading Woman, Bradley Warden as Helpful Man, Sandra Parish as Lady Crossing Street

Episode 2.05 (13)

NZ: August 11, 2013
Story by David Stubbs, Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward, Paul Yates
Written by Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by Thomas Robins

Maxine goes full Ninja to investigate the number one suspect. But when Al gives her a deadline to put up or shut up, Maxine is forced to confront Tom Crooze and his Dad.

With: Will Robertson as Jake, Nathan Brabender as Grayson, Emma Draper as Gina, Carolyn Dando as Hailey, Josh MacKenzie as Tim, Abby Damen as Kjesten, Chris Parker as Olaf, Hayden J. West as Tom, Tina Cleary as Rose, John Chalmers as Cecil, Paul Yates as Bob, Allan Henry as Al, Miranda Manasiadis as Nicola, Maaka Pohatu as Terry, Miranda Rivers as Norma, Rodney Bane as Priest, Colleen Cleary as Grumpy Lady

Episodes 2.06 + 2.07 (14 + 15)

NZ: August 18, 2013
Ratings: 128,100 viewers
Story by David Stubbs, Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward, Paul Yates
Written by Paul Yates
Directed by David Stubbs

Double episode season finale! Maxine goes full Ninja to investigate the number one suspect. But when Al gives her a deadline to put up or shut up, Maxine is forced to confront Tom Crooze and his Dad.

With: Will Robertson as Jake, Nathan Brabender as Grayson, Emma Draper as Gina, Carolyn Dando as Hailey, Josh MacKenzie as Tim, Abby Damen as Kjesten, Chris Parker as Olaf, Hayden J. West as Tom, Tina Cleary as Rose, John Chalmers as Cecil, Paul Yates as Bob, Allan Henry as Al, Miranda Manasiadis as Nicola, Maaka Pohatu as Terry, Miranda Rivers as Norma, Paul McLaughlin as Chris, Rodney Bane as Priest, Kenneth Robert Gaffney as Valley Teen, Jeanette Thomas as Good Morning Presenter, Olivia Violet Robinson as Jordan Waters, Ben Wombwell as Floor Manager, Darlene Mohekey as Hand Fartist; TV Watchers: David Austin, Pam Alderton, Andy Campion, David Brownjohn, Ruby Hutton, Anna Robinson, Simo Lokeni, Di Matthews, Erika Annaliese Brown, Ignatius Logan Brown