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Checking In

Episode 1.01
Story by Chris Ellis
Script by Chris Ellis, Robyn Paterson, Julie Hill
Directed by Geoff Murphy

The arrival of a pretty Irish backpacker solves the Paradise's staffing issue but complicates Zac's desire for a one-night stand. His only hope is the bartending race.

Starring: Sally Martin as Sasha, Holly Shanahan as Lucy, Ryan O'Kane as Zac, Vaughan Slinn as Alex, Josh Thomson as John, David Hoskins as Barry

Guest Cast: none

Borderline

Episode 1.02
Story by Chris Ellis, Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson
Script by Grant Dummond, Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson, Matt Johnson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

A workspace conflict between Sasha and John escalates into an all-out occupation of Reception.

Guest Cast: Charlie Bleakley as Olaf, Jodie Hillock as Brenda

Making the Jump

Episode 1.03
Story by Robyn Paterson
Script by Robyn Paterson, Chris Ellis, Julie Hill
Directed by Geoff Murphy

With a women's volleyball team staying at the Pradise, Zac goes in search of a Brazilian. Lucy and Zac challenge one another to confront their fears while Barry invents "the Kiwi."

Guest Cast: Elizabeth McMenamin as Yasminka, Eliana Saenz as Iara, Carly Neemia as Ana, Leifur Sigurdaso as Jorge

Riding Bi-Cycles

Episode 1.04
Story by Robyn Paterson, Chris Ellis
Script by Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

A female guest has Sasha contemplating a visit to the other side of town. Alex anticipates a birthday surprise while Tony loses his control over the vending machine.

Guest Cast: Robyn Paterson as Mel, Dean Hewett as Bear

Note: an unfortunate laugh-track has been added from this episode on

No Brain, No Dane

Episode 1.05
Story by Chris Ellis, Robyn Paterson
Script by Matt Johnson, Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

The staff of the Paradise host a "Down on the Farm" theme party to show customers "the real New Zealand". The event coincides with a visit from a health & safety inspector. Barry proposes to a Dannish guest unaware he is just her "Kiwi experience.

Guest Cast: Hana Vraniqi as Gabrielle, Jocelyn Christian as Miriam, Ioelu Fili as Health Inspector

The Terrible Truth

Episode 1.06
Story by Robyn Paterson, Chris Ellis
Script by Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

Zac inspires John to open his heart and be genuine when his high-energy stepmother checks in. Alex has competition from Zac when he falls for a racecar driver.

Guest Cast: Ali Harper as Tandy, Elizabeth Crummett as Soraphine, Noor Razzar as Ahmed

Saving Sash

Episode 1.07
Story by Chris Ellis, Robyn Paterson
Script by Matt Johnson, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

Alex puts his colleagues through a hotel management coarse in an effort to avoid having to carry out his father's task of firing Sasha. Lucy and Barry hold a tip contest and John fights back after he loses his taste for Tiger Balls.

Guest Cast: Abby Marment as Becs, Francis Biggs as Brian

In The Matter of Lucy vs Zac

Episode 1.08
Story by Chris Ellis
Script by Julie Hill, Chris Ellis, Robyn Peterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

Lucy and Zac recount their version of events from night before which ultimately lead up to them having sex.

Guest Cast: Jasmine Embrechts as Kati, Hamish Brown as Male Customer

Attack of the Childhood Sweetheart

Episode 1.09
Story by Chris Ellis
Script by Chris Ellis, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

Alex's highschool sweetheart, now a tacky underwear model, arrives for a visit but with first impressions being what they are, a staff makeover is in order. Lucy unleashes a rash of bad luck upon her coworkers.

Guest Cast: Suzanne Sharp as Amba

On the Beat

Episode 1.10
Story by Robyn Paterson
Script by Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

Sasha falls for the new local duty cop but needs Lucy's help to ask him up. Zac is told he's is a father.

Guest Cast: Martyn Wood as Duane

Sleep

Episode 1.11
Story by Chris Ellis
Script by Chris Ellis, Grant Drummond, Robyn Paterson, Julie Hill
Directed by Geoff Murphy

A spotty frock is on the line for the loser of a friendly wager between Sasha and John. Bazza's mate Gazza come up to the big smoke to take job as a mascot. John's cyber-companion has teathing problems.

Guest Cast: Spencer Greenham as Gazza

Greener on the other side

Episode 1.12
Story by Robyn Paterson, Julie Hill
Script by Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

With Barry a little off-colour, Lucy is forced to trade barbs with an Irish guest who joins her behind the bar. As Paradise's newest and most trusted employee, Sasha is tasked with taking care of Bro Skata. Lucy has a decision to make about her future.

Guest Cast: Karol Kerran as Brac, Aizak Salanoa as Skater Bro'

Little Bo Peepshow

Episode 1.13
Story by Chris Ellis, Robyn Paterson, Julie Hill
Script by Julie Hill, Robyn Paterson
Directed by Geoff Murphy

The future of the Paradise is threatened when the strip club next door undertakes slow, and deliberately noisy, renovations.

Guest Cast: Luke Hawker as Rolf, Justin Carter as Harris, Geraldine Brophy as Despina