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The Indifferent Children of the Earth

Episode 2.10 (23)
NZ: October 31, 2006
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Reina Webster-Iti

Hoochie Mama hits the big time with the opening of a new shop but the grand opening is soured by the arrival of Wayne Judd. Theft of merchandise from Hoochie Mama gives Munter a chance to use is CSI skills. On the home front, Pascalle is arrested for shoplifting and Loretta has become a star on her school swim team (or at least the double she's paying to take her classes has). Cheryl lays down the rules of the house to an ever-growing number of house guests while Loretta tries to reign in the overachieving Jools.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Brian Sergeant as Eric, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Michelle Ang as Tracy, Nicole Whippy as Kasey, Holly Shanahan as Jools, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

Get Thee to Bed

Episode 2.11 (24)
NZ: November 07, 2006
Written by James Griffin
Directed by Mark Beesley

Tracy Hong's kidnapping has unexpected consequences for Van when he is hired by Mr Hong to protect Jasmin Hong… the child Van fathered with Mrs Hong… the one Munter has advised him to have nothing to do with. Hayden asks for Loretta's advice on a movie project but her moral outrage isn't enough to keep her from helping write a better porn film. Outraged at her low ransom price, Tracy takes charge of her kidnapping to improve the payout but isn't prepared for her father's reaction. Pascalle's search for a more enjoyable place to do her community service work takes her from the frying pan into the fire.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Brian Sergent as Eric, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Michelle Ang as Tracy, Holly Shanahan as Jools, Jo Davison as Suzy, Trevor Sai Louie as Mr Hong, Hart Hansen as Baby Jasmine Hong, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

By a Brother's Hand

Episode 2.12 (25)
NZ: November 14, 2006
Written by Tim Balme, James Griffin
Directed by Mark Beesley

Van is in search of money after deciding he wants to buy Aurora a house. When Jethro denies him any money from the Big Job, Van steals Jethro's car for which Jethro gets his revenge by standing in for Van to collect from Suzy Hong who wants another child. Munter faces trial for stealing some car doors. Judd was the arresting officer which gives Jethro all the encouragement he needs to see Munter is acquitted. Pascalle faces her own private hell as she begins work at the retirement home.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Michelle Ang as Tracy, Jo Davison as Suzy, Scott Harding as Lloyd Draper, David Fane as Falani, Beryl Te Wiata as Mrs McGill, Sheryl Stewart as Real Estate Agent, John Robinson as Mr Johnson, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

An Old Man Is Twice a Child

Episode 2.13 (26)
NZ: November 21, 2006
Written by Gavin Strawhan, James Griffin
Directed by Murray Keane

Grandpa's safe cracking attempts nearly burn down the house, and also raise a ghost. Loretta gets the awful truth about a very important question. Cheryl learns Wolf's biggest secret when she finds a copy of his will.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Holly Shanahan as Jools, Jacob Rajan as Dr Bruce Khan, Beryl Te Wiata as Mrs McGill, Rachel Nash as Anne-Marie, Cameron Douglas as Brandon, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

Fathers, Mothers, Daughters, Sons

Episode 2.14 (27)
NZ: November 28, 2006
Written by Kate McDermott
Directed by Murray Keane

Cheryl's announcement to the family that Wolf fathered a child with another woman has unthinkable consequences for Pascalle. A poweful student film by "Loretta" unleashes a whole new controvery on the West family when it has its public screening. Pascalle and Loretta introduce the family to their new boyfriends, Grandpa has a brain tumour and Judd is on a mission to locate Wolf.

With: Brian Sergent as Eric, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Holly Shanahan as Jools, Jacob Rajan as Dr Bruce Chan, Nicole Whippy as Kasey, Rachel Nash as Anne-Marie, Cameron Douglas as Brandon, Mark Mitchinson as DI Grisham, Stephen Brunton as Mr Bates, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

O God!

Episode 2.15 (28)
NZ: December 05, 2006
Written by James Griffin
Directed by Simon Bennett

When the least likely person finds salvation, Cheryl stands to lose everything. Pascalle decides she needs to be born again and Van comes to a realisation about his relationship with Aurora.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Brian Sergent as Eric, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Jacob Rajan as Dr Bruce Chan, Rachel Nash as Anne-Marie, John Leigh as Sparky, Ben Barrington as Tyson, Mark Mitchinson as DI Grisham, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

Now Cracks a Noble Heart

Episode 2.16 (29)
NZ: December 12, 2006
Written by Rachel Lang
Directed by Simon Bennett

Cheryl is happy at last, but hasn't reckoned on a lone Wolf with big plans.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Brian Sergent as Eric, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Jacob Rajan as Dr Bruce Chan, Nicole Whippy as Kasey, Roz Turnbull as Rochelle, Jed Turnbull as Baby Stevie, Rohan Glynn as Hickey, Mark Mitchinson as DI Grisham, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double

Wherein Our Saviour's Birth is Celebrated

Episode 2.17 (30)
Christmas special (90 min)
NZ: December 19, 2006
Written by James Griffin
Directed by Mark Beesley

It's the festive season once again in New Zealand and the West family is divided on their annual Christmas-New Year sojourn to their favourite holiday spot, Tutaekuri Bay. Cheryl is a walking emotional disaster zone. She's worried about Judd; she's furious with Wolf for framing Judd; she's pissed off with the legal system for keeping Judd in when he should so clearly be remanded at large; then there's the whole Christmas thing getting on top of her…

As well as the turf-war with the neighbouring campers, there's romance in the air for some, sibling rivalry that spans generations and a newly installed barrier to the gravel road that leads to the really cool bay next door which no-one knows the name of. And, as always, there's beach volleyball, barbecues, Christmas lunch by the beach, plenty of booze, the traditional Christmas night bonfire… and a touch of legendary Kiwi rock band, Hello Sailor.

With: Tammy Davis as Munter, Brian Sergeant as Eric, Claire Chitham as Aurora, Kirk Torrance as Judd, Shane Cortese as Hayden, Aidee Walker as Draska, Jan Fisher as Mrs Doslic, Vadim Ledogorov as Mr Doslic, Jacob Rajan as Dr Bruce Chan, Nicole Whippy as Kasey, Roz Turnbull as Rochelle, Nick Kemplan as Graeme, Tina Regtien as Jeanette, Phil Spencer-Harris as Tab, Luna Rioumina as Madison, Anne Whittle as Beverley, Maggie Tarver as Vivian, Sela Apera as Victoria, Dave McArtney as Dave, Graham Brazier as Graham, Glen Pickering as Van/Jethro Body Double