Offspring: episode guide


The Return / Baby Bumps

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Episodes 2.01 & 2.02 (14 & 15)
Monday, May 16, 2011 (8.30-10.30)
Ratings (ep 1): 0.927 million viewers (12th)
Ratings (ep 2): 0.760 million viewers (16th)
Written by Debra Oswald / Michael Lucas
Directed by Kate Dennis

Six months after fleeing from her unhinged family and fraught love-life, Nina is enjoying a calm existence in Baltimore. When an emergency brings her back home, Nina is quickly reminded why she left.

Starring: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Don Hany, Deborah Mailman, Eddie Perfect, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper, John Waters

Guest Starring (1): Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Jay Ryan as Fraser King, Emma Griffin as Tammy, Kate Atkinson as Renee, Paul Denny as Sam, Jonny Pasvolsky as Ben Forbes, Dr Andrew Rochford as Himself, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Tim Ewen as Fling Man #1, James O'Halloran as Fling Man #2, Freya Nielsen as Young Mother, Alexa Smith-Hall as Toddler, Isobel & Eloise Henry as Stella, Hugh Ponnuthurai as Taxi Driver, Chris Edwards as Café Guy, Audrey Lamont as Carla, Luca Rasic as Newborn, Kindar Soares as Doctor, Teresa Barragan as Midwife

Guest Starring (2): na

Dates, Decisions & Divorces

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Episode 2.03 (16)
Monday, May 23, 2011 (8.30)
Ratings: 0.905 million viewers (12th)
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Ken Cameron

Nina tries, and fails, to fight her attraction to Fraser and soon ends up on a date with the young registrar. Meanwhile, Cherie makes a big decision about Sam, and Billie begins fertility treatment.

Starring: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Deborah Mailman, Eddie Perfect, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper, John Waters

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Jay Ryan as Fraser King, Emma Griffin as Tammy, Paul Denny as Sam, Maude Davey as Dr Nadine Samir, Matthew Le Nevez as Patrick, et al

Together We Are One

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Episode 2.04 (17)
Monday, May 30, 2011
Ratings: 0.953 million viewers (11th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Ken Cameron

Nina and her work colleagues are up in arms about the new anaesthetist, Patrick. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Mick console each other after their respective partners insult their manhood.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Jay Ryan as Fraser King, Emma Griffin as Tammy, Dan Spielman as Andrew Holland, Matthew Le Nevez as Patrick, Jack The Dog as Rocket, et al

The Way You Are

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Episode 2.05 (18)
Monday, June 06, 2011
Ratings: 0.954 million viewers (11th)
Written by Ian Meadows
Directed by Daina Reid

Nina struggles to decide on a course of action after Fraser freezes again during a routine consultation. Meanwhile, Mick and Andrew fight over old issues, and Jimmy is upset by his parents? hypocrisy.

Starring: Asher Keddie, Kat Stewart, Matthew Le Nevez, Deborah Mailman, Eddie Perfect, Richard Davies, Linda Cropper, John Waters

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Jay Ryan as Fraser King, Emma Griffin as Tammy, Dan Spielman as Andrew, Kate Atkinson as Renee, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Elizabeth Friels as Mrs Jaser, Giordano Gangl as Fantasy Celebrant, Peta Beazley as Pregnant Double, Lauren Hadley as Tina, Stephanie Danielides as Christine, Leah De Niese as Odile

Note: Matthew Le Nevez is added to the redone opening credits

Behind Closed Doors

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Episode 2.06 (19)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Ratings: 0.982 million viewers (13th)
Written by Michael Lucas
Directed by Daina Reid

When Cherie discovers that Jimmy and Tammy are planning a secret wedding, Nina rallies the Proudmans in an attempt to reunite her family. Amidst the chaos, Billie, Mick and Andrew try to make a baby.

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Jay Ryan as Fraser King, Emma Griffin as Tammy, Dan Spielman as Andrew, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Anthony Ahern as Noel, Andrea Powell as Celebrant, Walter Ius as Buyer, Tula Tzoras as Receptionist, David Witko as Victor, Adam Rabone as Theodor, Darcy Waugh as Rasmus

Cheating On Your Test

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Episode 2.07 (20)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ratings: 0.995 million viewers (11th)
Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Shirley Barrett

After a tragedy at work, Nina and Patrick console each other. Could this new intimacy lead to something more? Meanwhile, Billie and Mick get the results of their pregnancy test.

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Dan Spielman as Andrew Holland, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Alison Bell as Louise, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Jolyon James as Stefan, Penelope Mitchell as Chrissy, Sheena Reyes as Amy, Alison Morley as Paediatrician, Zayne Anderson as Toddler Mick, Cody Mcgrath as Mini Mick, Jiayden Mills as Teen Mick, Penelope Andrews as Pregnant Patient

Two Different Places

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Episode 2.08 (21)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ratings: 0.904 million viewers (10th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Shirley Barrett

Exhilarated after their night of passion, Nina is determined to master the art of a casual fling. Patrick, however, seems to want something more.

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Dan Spielman as Andrew Holland, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont, Jane Badler as Wendy, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Josh Blau as Raj, Richard Young as Adam, Joanne Trentini as Erica, Ryan Harvey as Damon, Nathan Harvey as Noah, Arthur Giamalidis as Delivery Guy, Claire Rojo as Work Woman #1, Maritza Barone as Work Woman #2, Jason Buckley as Jogger, Katy Brinson as Older Lady, Keir Saltmarsh as Drunk Man, Emily Coupe as Teen School Girl #1, Laura Speedy as Teen School Girl #2, Adam Pedicini as Young Dad, Bryson Cowie as Young Boy #1, Gregor Cowie as Young Boy #2

Just Keep Talking

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Episode 2.09 (22)
Monday, June 27, 2011
Ratings: 0.938 million viewers (10th)
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Emma Freeman

Determined to be professional and forget her personal problems with Patrick, Nina is alarmed when Clegg requests they write a report together. Meanwhile, Billie and Mick accidentally buy a house.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Dan Spielman as Andrew, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont, Jane Badler as Wendy, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Brenna Glazebrook as Surgical Nurse, Meda Royall as Sarah, Chris McKearney as Rickie, Trish McWilliams as Lady With Stick, Elizabeth Stiles as Young Aviator Girl, Andrew Temmoff as Young Aviator Man, John Panton as Aviator Girl's Dad, Kylie Risson as Aviator Girl's Dad's Pregnant Wife, Rosetta Stefano as Attractive Woman, Fabio Isik as Salsa Instructor, Upekha Senaweera as Salsa Instructor's Partner, Cooper Parry as Fantasy Twin Boy #1, Mitchell Parry as Fantasy Twin Boy #2, Brian Madigan as Barman

Acceptance

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Episode 2.10 (23)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ratings: 1.070 million viewers (6th)
Written by Michael Lucas
Directed by Emma Freeman

Nina hosts a dinner party at Patrick's, where he charms the Proudmans.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Lachy Hulme as Dr Martin Clegg, Dan Spielman as Andrew, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Henry & Jude Schmizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Eve & Eden Alessandrello as Isabella, Melissa Grech as Running Woman, Jonathan Auf Der Heide as Man (at House For Sale), Charlie Rollo as Out of Control Kid, Andrew Gilmour as Old Man (at House For Sale), Rosslyn Angus as Pregnant Woman (at House For Sale), Anthony West as Anxious Man (at House For Sale), Mick Stuart as Mick's Bass Guitarist, Alon Ilsar as Mick's Drummer, Marty Lubran as Mick's Lead Guitarist, Brian Madigan as Barman, Esmerelda Simonis as Fruit Woman, Maria Chasomeris as Deli Woman, Kin Lin as Tibetan Grocer, Sam Greco as Butcher

Complications

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Episode 2.11 (24)
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 (9:00)
Ratings: 0.825 million viewers (14th)
Written by Tony McNamara
Directed by Kate Dennis

Nina and Patrick decide to fight for their relationship, but could an email from Chris Havel throw a spanner in the works? Meanwhile, Darcy and Geraldine plan a family intervention for Jimmy.

Guest Starring: Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Kate Jenkinson as Kate Reid, Christie Whelan as Jenny, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Elena Mandalis as Jane, Nick Mitchell as John, Lise Rodgers as Woman With Dog, Eve & Eden Alessandrello as Isabella, Paul O'Neill as Mansion Husband, Emily Buxton-D'arcy as Mansion Wife, Oliver Kuchenmeister as Mansion Kid #1, Anni Kuchenmeister as Mansion Kid #2, Annie as Ralph The Parrot

What Goes Around Comes Around

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Episode 2.12 (25)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 (9:00)
Ratings: 0.960 million viewers (9th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Kate Dennis

Nina's life is thrown into a spin by the return of Chris Havel. How will our leading lady juggle two gentlemen callers? Meanwhile, Billie meets Mick's mother, and Cherie faces a health scare with Ray.

Guest Starring: Don Hany as Chris Havel; Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Kate Atkinson as Renee, Tina Bursill as Marilyn, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Steve Danielsen as Mac, Luke Lennox as Jim, Stig Wemyss as Winston, Eve & Eden Alessandrello as Isabella, Robert Forza as Claude, Annie as Ralph The Parrot, Jacob & Anthony of J'aton Couture

Proudman Wedding Curse

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Episode 2.13 (26)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (9:00)
Ratings: 0.997 million viewers (6th)
Written by Debra Oswald
Directed by Kate Dennis

Nina makes an important decision about her love life; meanwhile, Billie and Mick try to defy the Proudman Wedding Curse, and Cherie uncovers a shocking family secret.

Guest Starring: Don Hany as Chris Havel; Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Kate Atkinson as Renee, Tina Bursill as Marilyn, Kate Jenkinson as Kate, Dan Spielman as Andrew, Henry & Jude Schimizzi Peart as Ray Proudman, Jack The Dog as Rocket, Judith Chaplin as House Owner, Jules Pascoe as Mick's Bass Guitarist, Benjamin Hendry as Mick's Drummer, Marty Lubran as Mick's Guitarist, Brooke Silcox as Bettina, Jonathan Gavin as Bettina's Groom

Music: "Life Starts Now" performed by Eddie Perfect, "It's More Than That" performed by Feathers, "Yea! Yea! Yea!" performed by P.Chapman/D.Pauwels, "Cameo Lover" performed by Kimbra, "Pachelbel's Canon" performed by Westar, "Because I Love You" performed by Masters Apprentices, "Sister" performed by Jamie McDowell, "Angels" performed by John Waters