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January (The Witch Is Back)

Episode 5.01
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 (TV2, 8:45)
Ratings: 267,900 viewers (4th)
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Britta Hawkins

Now that Amy, Britta, Brad, Cody and Kevin have successfully negotiated their way through the minefield of their 20s, it's time for them to move on and make way for a whole new cast of characters...

Ted is not pleased to have Candy McMann back in his life. But as well as ultimate evil, Ted has ultimate good back in his life — his former teacher Ms Sarah Bennett. Alice vows that this year she will be bad and get a reputation for it, as Candy vows that she'll be good. Levi doesn't need a quest, because his life is perfect; as Bennie's quest is to be the boss. And Ted reveals that his quest is to win the woman he loves. Everyone agrees that's the biggest ask of all.

Starring: George Mason as Ted, JJ Fong as Alice, Tai Berdinner-Blades as Bennie, Shara Connolly as Candy, Leon Wadham as Levi

With: Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Astra McLaren as Ashleigh, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Moy as Gordon, Flynn Allan as Colin, Colin Garlick as Zane, Peter Ford as Nigel, Celia Nicholson as Receptionist, Bree Peters as Barmaid, Ashleigh Keating as Nicole

Note: Shara Connolly appeared previously as Candy McMann, Britta's sister, in episodes 1.06 and 4.13

February (Total Control )

Episode 5.02
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 (8:45)
Ratings: 197,890 viewers
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Britta Hawkins

Sarah is away and Ted envies Levi, who has plans to flatter his boss, Willa, into a pay rise with an impromptu birthday party. Levi intervenes on Alice's paltry plans to be bad, and thinks Ted needs to stop moping over Sarah. He suggests his assistant Tiana would be keen. Meanwhile, Candy runs into hot doctor Mitchell, who she bonked at high school. He is keen for a rematch. But now Bennie runs into Mitchell, literally.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Torum Heng as Tiana, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Andi Crown as Willa, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell, Simon Dallow as Himself

March (Expect the Unexpected)

Episode 5.03
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 (8:45)
Ratings: 258,950 viewers
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Britta Hawkins

Ted is facing his 25th birthday, sad that Sarah won't see him anymore as Gordon suspects Sarah of having an affair. Candy insists on helping, and pretends she's Sarah's personal trainer so Sarah can meet up with Ted. But it turns out Gordon wants personal training as well — so Candy can now offer Ted the ultimate birthday present — time with Sarah. Bennie's busy with her new job as a caregiver to a paranoid old man. But his fears about the neighbours turn out to be true. As Bennie finds her fears about Mitchell and Ashleigh are also correct.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Astra McLaren as Ashleigh, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Moy as Gordon, Flynn Allan as Colin, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell, Bruce Allpress as Raymond, Anton Tennet as Travis, Jono Kenyon as Constable Tom

April (Pushing Buttons)

Episode 5.04
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (8:50)
Ratings: 204,410 viewers
Written by Sam Shore, Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang
Directed by Katherine McRae

Levi's mother is unimpressed to hear he's lost his job but Levi finds a sure-fire way to crush Tiana into midget pulp when he spots her schmoozing a former client. Candy is internet-famous starring in a video having sex with a moose, but she is unrepentant. Alice's naughty weekend leads to big trouble.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Astra McLaren as Ashleigh, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Garlick as Zane, Torum Heng as Tiana, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Jono Kenyon as Constable Tom, Michele A'Court as Miriam, Matt Norton as Douglas, Brian Manthenga as Joshua

May (Fate, Karma, Whatever…)

Episode 5.05
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 (8:50)
Ratings: 235,930 viewers
Written by Angeline Loo and Rachel Lang
Directed by Katherine McRae

Ted has enrolled in art classes to win Sarah. She is flattered, but thinks it's impossible. Ted's hopeful when he sees Sarah has painted the garden where they made love. Ted and Bennie get an unexpected windfall when they find their Great Aunt Trish has died, leaving them twenty thousand dollars each. Candy's community service sentence could be a romantic opportunity.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Astra McLaren as Ashleigh, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Moy as Gordon, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell, Andy Sophocleous as Lindsay, Roz Turnbull as Sandy, Andrea Kelland as Rhonda, Mark Wright as Art Auction MC

June (Feel the Fear)

Episode 5.06
Tuesday, June 04, 2013 (8:50)
Ratings: 189,830 viewers
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by John Laing

Ted finds Bennie is serious about opening her food van, and freaks. Alice has too much leave and has to take a holiday and is having scary dreams - the ones about the Ex. Levi finally gets to meet a hot Mystery Guy only to find he is Tiana's brother. Levi admits his hatred of Tiana to Kent, thinking it will drive him away. It doesn't and Levi has to face his ultimate fear — commitment.

With: Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Josh MacKenzie as Kent, Bruce Allpress as Raymond, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Colin Garlick as Zane, Jono Kenyon as Constable Tom, Torum Heng as Tiana, et al

July (Hide the Poo)

Episode 5.07
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 (8:30)
Ratings: 203,510 viewers
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by John Laing

Alice is back from Bali where she claims to have been super-bad with an Irish guy called Fergus — but is it true? And will she go further? Meanwhile, Candy's heroic deed leads to a tough choice over Dr Hot when he invites her out.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Rachelle Duncan as Julia, Taran Howell as Phil, Colin Moy as Gordon, Colin Garlick as Zane, Robert Hartley as Fergus, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Kirk Maxwell as Maurice, Sam Shore as Sam, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell

August (Not High School Anymore)

Episode 5.08
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 (8:30)
Ratings: 198,930
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

The death of Levi's high school nemesis brings many blasts from the past. But who is hiding secrets from back then?

With: Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Astra McLaren as Sarah, Ashleigh Keating as Nicole, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell, Robert Hartley as Fergus, Tim Carlsen as Jack, Lisa Crawley as Lucy, Hilary Ord as Funeral Celebrant

September (A Man of Action)

Episode 5.09
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 (8:30)
Ratings: 195,640
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

Ted gets excited when thinks Gordon is having an affair with a hot young chick but it turns out the hottie is in fact Gordon's seventeen-year-old daughter, Mallory. Sarah is not impressed to find Mallory pushing herself at Ted. Bennie finds Mitchell is a less than attentive boyfriend, though Tom the cop is sympathetic to her problem with an officious health inspector. Estranged from her friends, Candy returns to the dark side. The bitch is back!

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Astra McLaren as Ashleigh, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Moy as Gordon, Flynn Allan as Colin, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell, Jono Kenyon as Constable Tom, Robert Hartley as Fergus, Mercedes Van Baarle as Mallory, Kate Prior as Charmaine

October (Relativity)

Episode 5.10
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 (8:40)
Ratings: 202,680
Written by Sam Shore and Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Katherine McRae

Alice is finding life with the Irish is exhausting, and is in trouble with her boss for ignoring a policy directive. Nancy offers Fergus cash if he leaves Alice and the country. Despite her promise, Sarah has not left Gordon and Levi is winding Ted up about it. Levi and Candy think Sarah will never leave, and Ted accuses Levi of being jealous because he doesn't have a real relationship. Alice is upset to find Fergus doesn't want to get a place with her, or commit.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Flynn Allan as Colin, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Michele A'Court as Miriam, Joshua McKenzie as Kent, Rachelle Duncan as Julia, Robert Hartley as Fergus, Sam Shore as Sam, Joy Buckle as Orla

November (The Problem with Maths)

Episode 5.11
Tuesday, July 09, 2013 (8:40)
Ratings: 166,740
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Katherine McRae

Ted finds things aren't adding up over who has slept with who. Candy adds up a lot of things — and draws some disturbing conclusions.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Astra McLaren as Ashleigh, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Moy as Gordon, Matariki Whatarau as Mitchell, Joshua McKenzie as Kent, Robert Hartley as Fergus, Kayleigh Haworth as Maddy

December (-)

Episode 5.12
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 (8:40)
Ratings: 159,720
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Michael Duignan

Ted feels cursed, as Levi confronts his demons.

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Flynn Allan as Colin, Colin Moy as Gordon, Joshua McKenzie as Kent, Michele A'Court as Miriam, Torum Heng as Tiana, Andi Crown as Willa, Robert Hartley as Fergus, et al

January (-)

Episode 5.13
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 (9:30)
Ratings: 159,720
Written by Kate McDermott, Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang
Directed by Michael Duignan

Candy is determined that Alice will have a wedding, no matter what...

With: Ingrid Park as Fran, Irene Wood as Nan, Michelle Langstone as Sarah, Ian Hughes as Malcolm, Colin Moy as Gordon, Flynn Allan as Colin, Torum Heng as Tiana, Deanna Chiang as Nancy Ping, Andi Crown as Willa, Jono Kenyon as Constable Tom, Joshua McKenzie as Kent, Robert Hartley as Fergus, Joy Buckle as Orla, Hilary Ord as Celebrant; Charlie Boy Trio (Emily Roughton, Jess Hindin, Cy Winstanley) as Irish Musical Performers