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Series 2

A year on since widower Ben returned to Jacksons Wharf, and the youngest Jackson brother, Calvin, is in prison, charged with the murder of missing teenager Chantelle Judd. Frank is convinced of his innocence, Ben is convinced he needs a damn good lawyer. And that sums up the difference between them.

Mahina's had a bad year with her marriage break up. She's gone back to Frank for the sake of the kids, but her heart is still with Ben. Her nephew, local bad boy Zane, holds the key to the disappearance of Chantelle, information which may dramatically change him. And then there's the two newcomers who wash up in Jacksons Wharf…

Episode 2.1

Canada: Jan 04, 2005 (APTN)
W: Rachel Lang, Gavin Strawhan
D: Tony Holden, Murray Keane

A new cop arrives in Jacksons Wharf to continue the hunt for Chantelle's killer. Calvin makes a break for freedom; Jesse has some news for Ben about his rugby career; and the truth about the Jacksons love triangle finally comes out.

Starring: Stephen Whittaker as Ben Jackson, Patrick Toomey as Frank Jackson, Brett Coutts as Calvin Jackson, Nicola Kawana as Mahina Jackson, Robbie Magasiva as Mason Keeler, Paul McLaughlin as Brian Peek, Clint Eruera as Zane Rewiti, Nicole Whippy as Larissa Enari, Daniel Meade as Jesse Jackson, Morgan Reese Fairhead as Natalie Jackson, Nicko Vella as Charlie Jackson, Dominique Crawford as Aroha Jackson, Rachel E. Wallis as Jay Tolich, Peter Hammill as Shayne Bellamy

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Paolo Rotondo as Brett Kelly, Jodie Dorday as Elspeth Scott, Brydie Tong as Casey Lamont, Carly Nemia as Fiona Douglas, Vanessa Guy as Cheryl Simons

Notes: season two brings a change one-hour episodes. Cast changes (see article) bring the depatures of Denise O'Connell (Kath), Sydney Jackson (Ronnie), Rema Smith (Maggie), and Elisa Ashenden (Lucy) while Rachel E. Wallis (Jay Tolich), Sara Wiseman (Rebecca Priest), and Emmeline Hawthorne (Hannah Priest) join the series with Peter Hammill (Shayne) promoted into the starring cast. Brett Montgomery (Calvin) is now credited as Brett Coutts, Morgan Fairhead adds a Reese and Geoffrey Knight drops the "rey".

Episode 2.2

Canada: January 11, 2005
W: Jan Prettejohns
D: Murray Keane

Jay wants to join the Jacksons Wharf Fire Brigade but the boys close ranks; Jesse rebels and clashes with Natalie; there's romance in the air for Zane and Jay; and Calvin has news for Larissa.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Bruce Burfield as Mal Judd, Jon Brazier as Gary Neilson, Matiu Sadd as Derek Spence, Luke Weston as Kevin

Episode 2.3

Canada: January 18, 2005
W: Roy Ward
D: Laurence Wilson

A crime wave threatens the peaceful town of Jacksons Wharf. Larissa contemplates leaving Jacksons for good; Natalie wants to marry Mason but her family isn't so enthusiastic; and Jay must decide whether to follow her head or her heart.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Graham Proudley as James McGee, Tom Tino as Poneke Wilson

Episode 2.4

Canada: January 25, 2005
W: Niki Caro
D: Laurence Wilson

Two newcomers are washed up in Jacksons Wharf; Jesse helps Calvin recover some outstanding debts; Zane will not be deterred in his pursuit of Jay; and Frank puts Ben on the outer with his own family.

New Starring: Sara Wiseman as Rebecca Priest, Emmeline Hawthorne as Hannah Priest

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Ross Buckingham as Crow, Roz Worthington [Roz Turnbull] as Penelope, Paul Paice as Pilot Bob, Maria Bryant as Mrs Keeler, Ene Petaia as Mr Keeler, Hannah Palmer as Nurse, Christopher Page as Neville

Episode 2.5

Canada: February 01, 2005
W: Deborah Wilton
D: John Callen

Brian gets in trouble with the law when he sets traps for some unwelcome visitors on the farm; Ben and Rebecca go into business together upsetting Larissa; Hannah and Dylan play investigative journalists; Jesse moves in with Calvin; and Zane and Larissa draw close.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Toi Iti as Spence, Dave Gibson as Mike London, Peter Malloch as Dylan Lovegrove, Jeremy Corbett as Tom Steiner

Episode 2.6

Canada: February 08, 2005
W: David Geary
D: John Callen

Frank delves into Rebecca's past and his findings threaten the success of the new restaurant; Jay starts up a local netball team but encounters tension with Larissa over Zane; and Shayne has a surprising delivery to the superette.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Tammy Davis as Worm, Anita Marshall as Shirley Cobb, Helen Steemson as Raewyn Cobb, Gabriel Reid as Vaughan Reynolds, Kelly Rice as Gwen

Episode 2.7

Canada: February 15, 2005
W: Miranda Wilson
D: Mike Smith

Ben discovers that the local school bus driver is drinking on the job — with disastrous results. Brian reluctantly finds fame when a film crew infiltrates Jacksons Wharf; and Larissa and Shayne go after the same guy.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Jack Campbell as Lawrence Holloway, Nicolette Kenny as Dana Frost, Patrick Wilson as Ted Bulmer, Rachael Benjamin as Carolyn Bulmer, Irene Drake as Mrs Jones

Episode 2.8

Canada: February 22, 2005
W: Liddy Holloway
D: Mike Smith

Mason tries to stop the annual Jacksons Wharf "Around the Coast" car race but Larissa has a plan to ensure it goes ahead; Zane goes all out to impress Jay — and succeeds; Mahina suffers at the hands of Frank; and a high-speed chase ends in a clifftop disaster for the Jacksons.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Tammy Davis as Worm, Helen Steemson as Raewyn Cobb, Jeremy Corbett as Tom Steiner, John Loof as Mayor

Episode 2.9

Canada: March 01, 2005
W: Ellen Driver
D: Laurence Wilson

Calvin and Jesse cash in on Brian's fame by dipping into his fan mail. Rebecca encourages Larissa to spread her wings by going into business for herself. Natalie mourns the loss of Frank and takes out her grief on both Mahina and Mason.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Peter Malloch as Dylan Lovegrove, David Mackie as Mark Whiting, Charmain Guest as Kelly-Ann Leach, Becky Jellie as Janine, Shelley Edwards as Josie, Rachel Cleland as Tianna

Episode 2.10

Canada: March 08, 2005
W: Paul Sonne
D: Laurence Wilson

Ben offers Larissa his shares in the fish factory to offset the debt the Jackson family owes her. When Mahina rejects the idea, Ben suggests sub-dividing the family farm. Calvin and Jesse clash over Kelly-Ann until Calvin sees the light; Mason makes an alarming discovery while investigating a suspiscious fatal fire; and Mahina has a secret.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Charmaine Guest as Kelly-Ann Leach, Nicholas Miller as Dale O'Leary, Belinda Heaslip as Lisa O'Leary, Toi Iti as Spence, Steve Brown as Steve Champion, Catherien Boniface as Trisha Gilderdale, Leighton Cardno as Rory Watts

Episode 2.11

Canada: March 15, 2005
W: Ellen Driver
D: John Callen

Trisha pressures Ben to join her rival development proposal. Natalie turns on Mahina. Jesse finds a way to get rid of Kelly-Ann for good. Calvin sees a business opportunity for Larissa but misses the chance to declare his love.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Peter Muller as Hamish Ranby, Charmaine Guest as Kelly-Ann Leach, Catherien Boniface as Trisha Gilderdale, Mark Clare as Chris Gilderdale, Philip Spence-Harris as Rex Eccles, Leighton Cardno as Rory Watts, Kylie Howell as Jacinta, Elizabeth McGlinn a Justine

Episode 2.12

Canada: March 22, 2005
W: Miranda Wilson
D: John Callen

There's a growing attraction between Hannah and Jesse as they navigate a car sale; Mahina can't go through with the termination; and Zane is torn between his relationship with Jay and his gang affiliations.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Paul Glover as Matt Agnew, Dave Gibson as Mike London, John Palino as Noel Vilk, Patrick Griffiths as Richard Kani, Steve Brown as Stevie Champion, Tane Davis as Marley Brown, Damien Lay as Pump Attendant

Episode 2.13

Canada: March 29, 2005
W: David Geary
D: Andrew Merrifield

Calvin gets some tips from Hamish on how to spruce up his image; Jay is wary of Zane's involvement with the local gang; and Rebecca drops a bombshell on Hannah sending her on a search for her father.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Peter Muller as Hamish Ranby, Paul Glover as Matt Agnew, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Toi Iti as Spence, Steve Brown as Stevie Champion, Peter Malloch as Dylan Lovegrove, Megan Nichol as Lotie

Episode 2.14

Canada: April 05, 2005
W: Liddy Holloway
D: Andrew Merrifield

Anaru goes out of his way to impress Mahina when she starts up a food bank; passion ensues between Jesse and Hannah; Shayne brings Brian back from the brink of death; and Calvin goes head-to-head with Jaws to protect the townsfolk.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Peter Muller as Hamish Ranby, Peter Malloch as Dylan Lovegrove, Tane Davis as Marly Brown, Emily Regtien as Doctor Wilkin

Episode 2.15

Canada: April 12, 2005
W: Peter Allison
D: Catherine Roden

Anaru puts Mahina in a compromising position when he supports her candidacy in the local council by-election. Calvin is determiend to expose Hamish's philandering but discovers another way to bring him down. Zane gets further involved in the dealings of the gang, risking being exposed.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Paul Glover as Matt Agnew, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Toi Iti as Spence, Peter Muller as Hamish Ranby, Catherine Boniface as Trisha Gilderdale, Mark Clare as Chris Gilderdale, Fred Morton as Isabelle, Sue Garton as Ngaire

Episode 2.16

Canada: April 19, 2005
W: Niki Caro
D: Catherine Roden

Mahina and her supporters gather to hear the election results; Brian clashes with the gang workers at the development site; Ben and Rebecca find romance; and Mason meets a beautiful stranger.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Toi Iti as Spence, Veeshayne Armstrong as Litia Malua, Catherine Bonniface as Trisha Gilderdale, Mark Clare as Chris Gilderdale, Leighton Cardno as Rory Watts, Matt Moynagh as Clinton Crosby, Peter Kaa as Hone Turakina, Gilbert Goldie as Ivan Smellie, Myrtle Perenara as Auntie, Kelvin Jones as Paster

Episode 2.17

Canada: April 26, 2005
W: Rachel Lang, David Geary
D: John Callen, Angela Bloomfield

Larissa heads off to the big smoke; Natalie attempts to sabotage Mason's new relationship with Litia; The discovery of human remains on the work site disturbs Zane while Jesse's present to Hannah sets off a series of odd events; Anaru's supporters take a stand.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Veeshayne Armstrong as Litia Malua, Peter Malloch as Dylan Lovegrove, Monty Rihari as Kaumatua

Episode 2.18

Canada: May 03, 2005
W: Miranda Wilson, Directors: John Callen, Angela Bloomfield

Calvin gets his wires crossed and starts planning his nuptials; Natalie and Hannah find themselves in a sticky situation; and the town is divided over the occupation of the Jacksons development site.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Alistair Browning as Craig Royal, Veeshayne Armstrong as Litia Malua, Melanie Paul as Kerry Mason, Craig Doherty as Business Guy, Jae Frew as Photographer

Episode 2.19

Canada: May 10, 2005
W: Ellen Driver
D: Andrew Merrifield

Spence jeopardises Ben's chance of making peace with the protestors. Jay cracks down on illegal guns in advance of a rabbit shoot. A guilty Mason confesses all to Litia; and Calvin bares all in the name of Larissa's new venture.

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Roimata Taimana as Anaru Davis, Toi Iti as Spence, Alistair Browning as Craig Royal, Veeshayne Armstrong as Litia Malua, Hannah Palmer as Nurse

Episode 2.20 (finale)

Canada: May 17, 2005
W: Rachel Lang
D: Andrew Merrifield

Rebecca comes to Brian's aid when she learns of his heart condition. Natalie sets off in search of Frank but stumbles across danger in the bush. Calvin is devastated to learn that Larissa has been head hunted for a job in Queenstown; and wedding bells ring in Jacksons Wharf — but who is the happy couple?

With: Geoff Knight as Terry Bridges, Veeshayne Armstrong as Litia Malua, David Terry as Warwick Innes, Stephen Butterworth as Steven Frasier, John Palmer as Snr Sergeant Herrick, Robert McMullen as Doctor, Sarah Mcleod as Midwife, Tanya Horo as Bank Teller, Julie Nolan as Nurse