Nothing Trivial: episode guide

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Episode 2.01

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NZ: Sunday, August 26, 2012
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Murray Keane

The five lovelorn members of Sex on a Stick have moved on, in more ways than one. If last time was all about being single, this time the team members are working out how to be part of a couple. Especially after a vicious divorce; custody battles; your true love unavailable — and can a root rat really change the habits of a lifetime? The team might have brushed up on their knowledge of geography, popular culture and flags of the world, but they're still battling with the really important questions.

Brian the ladies man has found love, but being in a long-term relationship is tough. Can he change? Can Emma trust him? Sex On A Stick prepare for the finals and Mac battles a cunning foe.

Starring: Brian Stang as Brian, Debbie Newby-Ward as Emma, Tandi Wright as Catherine, Nicole Whippy as Michelle, Shane Cortese as Mac

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Mike Edward as Adam, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Tim Balme as Jules, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Britta Brandt as Paula, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Monique Bree as Stacey, Mark Wright as Gray, Jess Holly Bates as Shay, Ashleigh Keating as Talia, Dean Butler as Finals Quiz Master, Romy Hooper as Courtney, The Space Monkey as The Dog Made Me Do It

Episode 2.02

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NZ: Sunday, September 02, 2012
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Murray Keane

Brian's let off the hook by Courtney; Emma introduces Brian to her parents; and Michelle deals with an unruly visitor.

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Queenie Samuel as Sophie, Kayte Ferguson as Roseanna, Mile Fane as Charisma, Duane Wichman-Evans as Billy, James Kupa as Father Jacob, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, John Tui as Sonny, Jan Saussey as Meg, Peter McCauley as Rock, Romy Hooper as Courtney, Jack Sergent as Herbie

Episode 2.03

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NZ: Sunday, September 09, 2012
Written by FIona Samuel
Directed by Murray Keane

Catherine and Mac face parent traps, as Catherine fears for Celeste, and Mac goes to war with Jo over custody.

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Laura Hill as Lauren, Tim Balme as Jules, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Mike Edward as Adam, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Jess Holly Bates as Shay, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Dan Veint as Hamish, Jason Hoyte as Smudge

Episode 2.04

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NZ: Sunday, September 16, 2012
Written by Nick Ward, Rachel Lang
Directed by Peter Salmon

Mac and Michelle vow to break their sex drought, but will it be as easy as they think?

With: Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Romy Hooper as Courtney, Tim Balmes as Jules, James Kupa as Father Jacob, Kayte Ferguson as Rosanna, Kyle Pryor as Saul, Nick Ward as Naked Guy, Rob Williams as Constable Troy, Ian Hughes as Vern, Ashleigh Keating as Talia, Jack Sergeant as Herbie, Laura Hill as Lauren

Episode 2.05

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NZ: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Peter Salmon

Michelle and Brian undertake a vital mission to save the Quiz Master, as Catherine and Mac wrangle warring parents and dangerous liaisons.

With: Aaron Ward as Bob Bachelor, Will Hall as Cory, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Tim Balme as Jules, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Laura Hill as Lauren, Kate Prior as Lucy, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Anne, Ray Woolf as Micky, Queenie Samuel as Sophie, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Gavin Strawhan as Pervy Guy

Episode 2.06

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NZ: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Katherine McRae

Brian and Emma have babies on the brain; Catherine is in denial; and Mac is feeling the pressure.

With: Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Will Hall as Cory, Georgia Wood as Sandy, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Peter Huang as Barry, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah

Episode 2.07

NZ: Sunday, October 07, 2012
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Emma fights for the right to be a winner, while Michelle does battle with nauseating couples.

Episode 2.08

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NZ: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Murray Keane

Mac's being followed, but who is after him and why? Meanwhile, Catherine begins an illicit relationship with the team's worst enemy.

With: Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Tim Balme as Jules, Will Hall as Cory, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Laura Hill as Lauren, Georgia Wood as Sandy, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Mike Edward as Adam, Dylan Holmes as Frank, et al

Episode 2.09

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NZ: Sunday, October 21, 2012
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

Brian faces fatherhood, while Emma struggles with her own dad, and Michelle tries to get out of commitment.

With: Peter McCauley as Rock, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Richard Knowles as Richard, Romy Hooper as Courtney, Deanna Chiang as Mrs Chin, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Dena Kennedy as Midwife, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Mike Edward as Adam, Dylan Holmes as Frank, Simon Mead as Noah, Ashleigh Keating as Talia, Laura Thompson-Nevitt as Courtney's Baby

Episode 2.10

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NZ: Sunday, October 28, 2012
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Josh Frizzell

Lauren invites Mac to join her on a trip to Europe, but will he abandon Team Sex On A Stick when they need him the most?

With: Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Laura Hill as Lauren, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Tim Balme as Jules, Will Hall as Cory, Phil Pinner as Dr West, Katherine Kennard as Jo, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Jess Holly Bates as Shay, Haddon Smith as Guitarist

Episode 2.11

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NZ: Sunday, November 04, 2012
Written by Nick Ward & Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Josh Frizzell

Michelle fears that Richard is too good to be true, and Brian's old mate Nige returns to shake things up.

With: Mason Lee as Sonny-Bill, Romy Hooper as Courtney, Tim Foley as Nige, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Richard Knowles as Richard, Liz Tierney as Liz

Episode 2.12

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NZ: Sunday, November 11, 2012
Written by Gavin Strawhan
Directed by Murray Keane

Catherine runs into some big obstacles as Mac and Nige battle for Brian's soul. But can Brian resist temptation?

With: Tim Foley as Nige, Tim Balme as Jules, Jason Hoyte as Smudge, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Jess Holly Bates as Shay, Bree Peters as Karyn, Lauren Shaw as Bride, Jan Fisher as Janice, Kirk Maxwell as Driver, Rob Williams as Constable Troy

Episode 2.13

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NZ: Sunday, November 18, 2012
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Murray Keane

Sex On A Stick go to war with their new nemesis — but find they could lose something much more important than pub quiz.

With: Tim Foley as Nige, Aaron Ward as Quiz Master, Will Hall as Cory, Stephen Butterworth as Rob, Richard Knowles as Richard, Manon Blackman as Celeste, Bree Pters as Karen