Offspring: episode guide


...Make Lemonade

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Episode 6.01 (66)
Wed, June 29, 2016
959,000 viewers (6th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Emma Freeman

Eighteen months on from where season five left off, Nina has been in a relationship with dedicated midwife and colleague Leo. Billie has been managing husband Mick's tour in the UK and youngest sibling Jimmy runs his busy Mexican taqueria while his wife Zara undertakes the gruelling challenge of studying for a medical degree.

This season Nina must manage a whole new onslaught of mishaps and revelations, as well as unprecedented professional and personal trials that will see the Proudman clan tested as never before.

When a tragedy brings the family back together, the stability of life unravels, forcing them once again to question what they thought they knew about themselves and the past — and changing the dynamics of the family forever.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Nina Proudman, Kat Stewart as Billie Proudman, Richard Davies as Jimmy Proudman, Deborah Mailman as Cherie Butterfield, Jane Harber as Zara Perkich, Linda Cropper as Geraldine Proudman

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Patrick Brammall as Leo Taylor, Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke, Dan Wyllie as Angus Freeman, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Chance Charles as Ray Proudman, David Roberts as Phil D'arabont, Ido Drent as Lawrence Pethbridge, Katherine Hicks as Maddy Rao, Mylah Schembri as Maddy's Newborn, Deborah Vanderwerp as Grief Stricken Woman, Lorraine Hall as Crying Woman #1, Victoria Haslam as Crying Woman #2, Mandy Gregory as Crying Woman #3, Atilly Legge as Will's Receptionist Steph

Music: "When We Swam" [theme] performed by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down, "Too Sad" performed by Carl Burnett, "Rustic Americana" performed by Chris Ruggiero, "Behind the Wheel" performed by Bluesdusters, "Home to Me" performed by Finn De Siecle, "Valley Bound" performed by Greg Herzenach, "Waltz on Texas" performed by Craig Stull

Dedicated to the memory of
Victor Campbell Allsop
1933-2016

Doctor, Doctor

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Episode 6.02 (67)
Wed, July 06, 2016
779,000 viewers (6th)
Written by Leon Ford
Directed by Emma Freeman

Nina and her St Francis colleagues are introduced to the flirtatious and suave new Director of Education, Dr Angus Freeman. Meanwhile, Leo has some shock news in store for Nina.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Patrick Brammall as Leo Taylor, Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke, Dan Wyllie as Angus Freeman, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Jessica Clarke as Claire, Ra Chapman as Tanya, Ben Knight as Simon, Alexxa Theoung-Hatzaras as Tanya's Baby, Elizabeth Esguerra as Angus' Intern #1, Shane Savage as Angus' Intern #2, Newnest Addakula as Angus' Intern #3, Yvette Turner as Angus' Intern #4, Alistair Frearson as Leo Stand In

Music: "The Unknown" performed by Bewilder, "(You're Always) Welcome in My Home" performed by Ellipitical

Getting To Know You

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Episode 6.03 (68)
Wed, July 13, 2016
742,000 viewers (11th)
Written by Shirley Barrett
Directed by Shannon Murphy

Nina gets to know St Francis' alleged "pantsman" Dr Angus Freeman better, with his behaviour leading her to do something out of character.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke, Shannon Berry as Brody Jordan, Dan Wyllie as Angus Freeman, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Chance Charles as Ray Proudman, Lawrence Leung as Elvis, George Kapiniaris as Nick, Kate McCartney as Bianca Beaufort, Barton Welch as Jason, Rebecca Bower as Ellie, Daniel Mulvihill as Nigel, Harley Leighton as Ellie's Newborn,

Music: "Never Gonna Give You Up" performed by Julian Taylor Band, "Lullaby" performed by Warehouse Eyes, "Hearts In Silence" performed by Van Anders, "Falling" performed by Lace Curtain

Note: Asher Keddie's real-life husband Vincent Fantauzzo makes a cameo appearance as Franklin Swan, Nina's one-night stand

Fallout

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Episode 6.04 (69)
Wed, July 20, 2016
845,000 viewers (6th)
Written by Alice Bell
Directed by Shannon Murphy

At St Francis, Nina deals with the fallout from a date. Meanwhile, Clegg and Cherie's relationship is put to the test as they find themselves suffering from a crisis of confidence.

Guest Starring: Eddie Perfect as Mick Holland, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Shannon Berry as Brody Jordan, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Patrick Brammall as Leo Taylor, Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke, Dan Wyllie as Angus Freeman, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Chance Charles as Ray Proudman, Lawrence Leung as Elvis, Vincent Fantauzzo as Franklin, Harry Tseng as Tim Nguyen, Sophie Cleary as Cleo, Sarah Enticknap as Photographer, Katrina Milosevic as Anna, Benjamin Phillips as Curtis, Nastasia Campanella as Sophie, Ella Theodore as Sophie's Newborn, Dinesh Mathew as Uber Driver, Elizabeth Esguerra as Angus' Intern #1, Shane Savage as Angus' Intern #2, Newnest Addakula as Angus' Intern #3, Yvette Turner as Angus' Intern #4

Music: "Charm and Shake!" performed by Benji Jumping, "With You" performed by Mobster Bisque, "You're No Good" performed by Linda Ronstadt

Breaking Point

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Episode 6.05 (70)
Wed, July 27, 2016
726,000 viewers (9th)
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Peter Templeman

The staff at St Francis are shaken by a public relations crisis at the hospital and Nina finds herself clashing with Harry Crewe, the consultant brought in to deal with the issue.

Guest Starring: Eddie Perfect as Mick Holland, Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Lawrence Leung as Elvis, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Shannon Berry as Brody, Alexander England as Harry Crewe, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Chance Charles as Ray Proudman, Cate Wolfe as Jess, Luciano Martucci as Renato, Fiona Macleod as Spencer, Lee Beckhurst as Ian, Matilda & Lola Collett as Spencer's Baby, Angela Johnson as Newsreader, Kim Denman as Nail Technician, Dushan Philips as Restaurant Owner, Paul Canlan as Anaesthetist, Carrie Bickmore as Carrie Bickmore, Waleed Aly as Waleed Aly, Peter Helliar as Peter Helliar, Rosanna Sciulli as Theatre Nurse, Laura Crilly as Waiter

Music: "Project Theme Entertainment" performed by Patrick William Nellestein, "Truth Is" performed by Elijah Honey, "At a Glance" performed by Message To Bears, "I Do" performed by Finn De Siecle

A Present from the Past

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Episode 6.06 (71)
Wed, August 03, 2016
783,000 viewers (9th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Peter Templeman

The staff at St Francis are shocked when an earlier PR crisis explodes into something far more serious. Nina sees a new side to Harry and is rocked by a visitor from Patrick's past.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Lawrence Leung as Elvis, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Patrick Brammall as Leo Taylor, Shannon Berry as Brody Jordan, Alexander England as Harry Crewe, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Cate Wolfe as Jess, Luciano Martucci as Renato, Ash Ricardo as Kerry Green, Freya Stafford as Jodie Ellis, Lee Beckhurst as Ian, Simone Gescheit as Jade Clarke, Cam Faull as Bradley Clarke, Lee Gescheit as Millie Clarke, Jenny Seedsman as Dee, Richard Askin as Reporter, Alexandra Keddie as Lillian Howe's Voice

Music: "Won't Wonder" performed by Ben Seaward

Just Keep Swimming

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Episode 6.07 (72)
Wed, August 24, 2016
668,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Leon Ford
Directed by Emma Freeman

Patrick returns in Nina's fantasy as she grapples with a dilemma which has major consequences for everyone involved, including Billie.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Matthew Le Nevez as Patrick Reid, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Lawrence Leung as Elvis Kwan, Shannon Berry as Brody, Alexander England as Harry Crewe, Ash Ricardo as Kerry Green, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Luciano Martucci as Renato, Georgina Naidu as Linda Mason, Jack McKenna as Justin, Tom Heath as Zombie Host, Philli Anderson as Zombie, Will Jones as Zombie, Adrian Pickering as Zombie, Demi Sorono as Zombie, Eliza Monaghan & Evie Sambrooks as Nina's Fantasy Children

Music: "Time Together" performed by Finn De Siecle, 'I'm So Excited' performed by The Pointer Sisters, "Sun Song" performed by Elijah Aaron

Sisters Aren't Doing It For Themselves

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Episode 6.08 (73)
Wed, August 31, 2016
638,000 viewers (17th)
Written by Rachel Givney
Directed by Emma Freeman

Nina's attempt to do something for Billie spirals into a huge decision which could impact Nina's life forever and threatens to tear the two sisters apart.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, Matthew Lenevez as Patrick Reid, Tj Power as Will Bowen, Lawrence Leung as Elvis Kwan, Shannon Berry as Brody, Alexander England as Harry Crewe, Ash Ricardo as Kerry Green, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Chance Charles as Ray Proudman, Cate Wolfe as Jess, Luciano Martucci as Renato, Georgina Naidu as Linda Mason, David James as Benedict Clegg, Freya McCurdy as Stella, Tracee Hutchison as Celebrant

Music: "Over" performed by Alice Boman, "Together In Electric Dreams" performed by Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder, "Always Right" performed by Climber

Tried and Tested

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Episode 6.09 (74)
Wed, Sept 07, 2016
594,000 viewers (18th)
Written by Leon Ford
Directed by Daina Reid

Nina's relationship with Harry is tested when she makes a life-altering decision regarding Patrick.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke, Dan Wyllie as Angus Freeman, Lawrence Leung as Elvis Kwan, Shannon Berry as Brody Jordan, Alexander England as Harry Crewe, Ash Ricardo as Kerry Green, Sacha Horler as Stacey, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Luciano Martucci as Renato, Georgina Naidu as Linda Mason, Seb Muirhead as Fitness Instructor

Music: "Whoa Oh Oh Oh Oh" performed by The Ascetic Junkies

To the Best of My Ability

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Episode 6.10 (75)
Wed, Sept 14, 2016
810,000 viewers (9th)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Daina Reid

Billie plays cupid for two hopeless lovers and three generations of Proudman women help Nina do what she does best in a life-affirming moment.

Guest Starring: Alicia Gardiner as Kim Akerholt, Lachy Hulme as Martin Clegg, TJ Power as Will Bowen, Sarah Peirse as Marjorie Van Dyke, Lawrence Leung as Elvis Kwan, Shannon Berry as Brody Jordan, Alexander England as Harry Crewe, Ash Ricardo as Kerry Green, Lennon Whitehead as Alfie Proudman, Isabella Monaghan as Zoe Proudman-Reid, Leo & Ezra Materia as Paddy Proudman, Chance Charles as Ray Proudman, David Roberts as Phil D'Arabont, Cate Wolfe as Jess, Luciano Martucci as Renato, Bryce Hardy as Park Ranger, Chiara Cook as Brody's Baby

Music: "Unleft" performed by Message To Bears, "Expatriate" performed by prattle on, rick, "Wild Thing" performed by The Troggs