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Episode 1.01

Sunday, August 02, 2009 (8:30, Nine)
Ratings 1.135 million viewers (8th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

In this brand new Aussie drama, the members of Australia's most elite rescue unit rely on courage, mateship and extreme skills as they risk their lives to save others.
Two teenagers have gone missing overnight from a school camp in the Blue Mountains. Did they run away? Or is there something more sinister afoot? Rescue Special Ops are called in to do a sweep of the rugged terrain and they discover one of the teenagers, shaken and cold. But he can't, or won't, say what happened to his girlfriend. And that's not the only secret the Mountains are hiding.
As they search for the missing girl, Dean and Lara stumble upon a missing plane, and even more astonishing, a passenger who survived the crash. As Dean bonds with the dying woman, some clever sleuthing by Heidi reveals a bizarre student love triangle.

Guest Cast (in order of appearance): Julian Curtis as Joel Robson, Meegan Warner as Cassie, Alyssa Stringfellow as Clara, Michael Barnacoat as SAS Unit Controller, James Stewart Armstrong as Police Co-ordinator, Alan Dukes as Geoff Andrews, Alin Sumarwata as Brooke Henley, Saxon Wright as Henry (Student), Charlotte Stevens as Monique (Student), Matthew Mulholland as Joel's Father, Jane Bayuitti as Joel's Mother, Georgina Anderson as Cassie's Mother, Anthony Burke as Kevin (SES Volunteer), Justin Wunderwald as Kevin's Mate, Rob Stanley as Matt Reinhardt (Deceased Pilot), Sacha Horler as Amanda Jackson, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Trish McTaggert as Journo #1, David Harris as Journo #2

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Chase Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Heidi Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Amanda Stunt Double, Carly Thomas as Joel Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Cassie Stunt Double

Note: the rating for the first episode of Rescue Special Ops (1.135m) rank it between last year's debuts of Rush (1.161m) and Canal Road (1.084m)

Episode 1.02

Sunday, August 09, 2009
Ratings: 1.140 million viewers (7th)
Written by Sarah Smith & Dave Warner
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

After Lara risks her life to save thrill seekers from a flooded stormwater drain, she is taunted by an adrenaline junkie with a series of deadly stunts. Dean is caught in the middle of an extortion racket after the high-rise rescue of an exotic dancer.

Guest Cast: Ria Vandervis as Jasmine, George Basha as Mike Bennett, Anna Sordo as Amy, Paul Lim as Tim, Damian Walshe-Howling as Nick, Wil Traval as Hamish, Shane McNamara as Barry

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Chase Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Heidi Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Nick Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Jasmine Stunt Double

Episode 1.03

Sunday, August 16, 2009
Ratings: 1.233 million viewers (7th)
Written by Jeff Truman & Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Geoff Bennett

Jordan's shady past returns to haunt him when his best mate is accused of murder. Then, Dean and Lara take extreme action to rescue a crime boss from his firebombed nightclub, with deadly results. Elsewhere, a friendly bet between Rescue and the Fire Brigade exposes their naked rivalry.

Guest Cast: Jess Norman as Gina, Daniel Tuiara as Elijah, Adam Demos as Gilligan, Mariel McClory as Zoe Martin, Gyton Grantley as Willo, Martin Dingle Wall as Jake Hudson, Belinda Gosbee as TV News Reporter, George Smilovic as Sam Jenkins, Josey Mansfield as Brownie, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Emma Lung as Chelse Clarke, Troy Sobolewski as Police Officer

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Gina Stunt Double, Rhye Copeman as Chase Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Hens Night Girl #1, Leon Stripp as Elijah Stunt Double, Rea Corcoran as Hens Night Girl #2

Episode 1.04

Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ratings: 0.878 million viewers (12th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Ian Barry

When a serial rock-thrower causes a fatal car crash, the team is determined to bring him to justice. Then, Chase risks his career to grant a mother's dying wish, while a potential recruit to the Rescue team has a dangerous obsession with Lara and Dean learns a secret about Hamish.

Guest Cast: Kosta Doukas a Fisher, Georgia Adamson as Sonia Taylor, Lucy Suze Taylor as Tracey, Peter Overton as Reporter, Wil Traval as Hamish McIntyre, Levi & Bailey Sommers as Crispin, Cameron Stewart as Colin Taylor, Simmone Jade Mackinnon as Fiona Charlton, Gary Sweet as Shane Gallagher, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence as Tamsyn Taylor; Luke Arnold as Rick Jones, Craig Ball as Gus Brensky, Hayley McCarthy as Sasha, Jeff Flood as Jack Blake, Kieran Revell as DUI Counsellor

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Rhye Copeman as Chase Stunt Double / Hooded Figure, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Heidi Stunt Double

Episode 1.05

Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ratings: 0.906 million viewers (12th)
Written by Sarah Smith & Dave Warner
Directed by Geoff Bennett

When a boat skipper goes missing after a tragic ferry accident, Dean becomes obsessed with finding him — dead or alive. Heidi vows to uncover the identity of a mysterious young "Jane Doe" who died suddenly after a ferry disaster. Meanwhile, Dean and Chase face some home truths when their father introduces his sexy young girlfriend.

Guest Cast: Grant Dodwell as Lance Foster, Melissa Hanes as Jane Doe, Alex Rowe as Byron, Raelene Chapman as Mother, Jack Gleeson as 10 year old son, Rea Corcoran as Woman in water, Mary Reagan as Mary Foster, Gary Sweet as Shane Gallagher, Simmone Jade Mackinnon as Fiona Charlton, David Roberts as Ed Frazer, Peter Overton as Reporter, Gabrielle Maseilli-McGrail as Jacqui Delaney

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Rhye Copeman as Chase Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Brett Praed as Stunt Passenger #1, Ashley Fairfield as Stunt Passenger #2, Scott McLean as Stunt Passenger #3

Episode 1.06

Sunday, September 06, 2009
Ratings: 0.910 million viewers (10th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Ian Barry

Jordan is caught in a web of sex, lies and sabotage following a bizarre accident at a building site. Michelle faces the toughest day of her career as she deals with a string of disasters.

Guest Cast: Ashley Vivienne Ricardo as Abigail, Richard Huggett as Steve, Wayne Bradley as Mark, Steve Morris as Harry, Emily Stewart as Anna Pappas, John Marsh as Hasmat Leader, David Roberts as Ed Frazer, John Emery as Flower Delivery Guy, Stefan Quigley as Reporter, David Bergwerf as Crispy The Firey, Michele-Antonio Mattiuzi as Security Guard, Mikala Haantjens as Taylor (Abigail's Flatmate), Nathan Griffin as DAvo, Wil Traval as Hamish McIntyre, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Brett Praed as Taity

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double/Worker #2, Raelene Chapman as Abigail Stunt Double, Rhye Copeman as Chase Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan/Steve Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Lara Stunt Double, Ashley Fairfield as Worker #1 Stunt Double, Phil Partridge as Worker #3 Stunt Double

Episode 1.07

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ratings: 1.017 million viewers (11th)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Garth Maxwell

Heidi's life is thrown into chaos when she makes a chilling discovery at a fun park rescue. Jordan helps save the life of a serial rapist — but have the police got the wrong man? Dean rescues an old flame, sparking a hot new romance.

Guest Cast: Louise Dodge as Bekky Stevenson, Jessica Napier as Nicole, Costa Deligiannis as James (9 Year Old), Will Ward as Ferris Wheel Operator, Robert Bertram as Young Male Lover, Naomi Bourke as Young Female Lover, Chelsea Giles as Teenage Girl #1, Henriette Tkalic as Teenage Girl #2, Julie McKay as Anxious Woman, Peter Overton as News Reporter, Michael Bremer as Engineer, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Jonny Pasvolsky as Karl Stevenson/Attacker, Simmone Jade Mackinnon as Fiona Charlton, Gary Sweet as Shane Gallagher, Lucas Conolly as Murray Lister, Patrick Webb as Threatening Orderly, Margaux Harris as Journalist

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Chase Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Heidi/Anxious Woman Stunt Double, Inge Sildnik as Bekky Double, Neal Horton as Karl Double

Episode 1.08

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ratings: 0.933 million viewers (12th)
Written by Chris Hawkshaw
Directed by Garth Maxwell

Dean and Lara pursue a gang of incompetent ATM ram-raiders, with explosive results. Vince and the team battle to rescue Dean and Chase's father from a building site accident. Michelle fears the worst when Head Office launches an investigation into the Unit.

Guest Cast: Andy Minh Trieu as Felix Lam, Peter Maple as Grant Carey, Jessica Napier as Nicole, Greg Francis as Sgt Watson, Roxane Wilson as Chantelle Gregory, Aaron Glenane as Russ Newton, Gary Sweet as Shane Gallagher, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Simmone Jade Mackinnon as Fiona Charlton, Jacqueline Archer as Astonished Florist

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Felix/Cop #2 Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Florist Stunt Double, Brett Praed as Grant/Cop #1 Stunt Double, Nathan Lawson ass Russ Newton Stunt Double

Episode 1.09

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ratings: 0.944 million viewers (12th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Geoff Bennett

A freak accident causes havoc at an illegal rave party. Chase ignores Dean's warnings about his obsessive new friend, and Lara suspects Hamish is having an affair.

Guest Cast: Julia Markovski as Kristy Livingston, Daniel Ewing as Jack, Abe Forsythe as Brandon, Luke McKenzie as Gary, Rhye Copeman as Raver #1, Gary Sweet as Shane Gallagher, Simmone Jade Mackinnon as Fiona Charlton, Wil Traval as Hamish McIntyre, Kieran Revell as DUI Counsellor, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Nathan Griffin as Policeman

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Stunt Driver #1, Ingrid Kleinig as Kirsty Stunt Double/Stunt Raver #3, Scott McLean as Stunt Rescue #1/Stunt Driver #2, Rhye Copeman as Stunt Raver #1, Rea Corcorcan as Stunt Raver #2, Neal Horton as Stunt Raver #4, Ashley Fairfield as Jake Stunt Double/Stunt Rescue #2, Nathan Lawson as Brandon Stunt Double

Episode 1.10

Sunday, October 04, 2009
Ratings: 0.958 million viewers (10th)
Written by Liz Doran & David Ogilvy
Directed by Geoff Bennett

A gang of eco-terrorists cause an explosion in a shopping mall. Lara is hoodwinked by a romantic cat-burglar. Meanwhile, Heidi and Chase struggle to rescue a violent bodybuilder with 'roid rage.

Guest Cast: Clodagh Crowe as Mother (Anne O'Reilly), Max & Billy West as Callum O'Reilly, Mark Duncan as Roid Rage Guy, Elizabeth Thurbon as Shopper, Jessica Napier as Nicole, Martin Dingle Wall as Jake Hudson, Jessica Tovey as Caitlin Kelly, Patrick Kelleher as TV Shopper, Kris Bowen-Meury as Teenage Thief, David Villanti as Delivery Man, Adam Demos as Gilligan, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Flynn, Sarah Herlihy as Frightened Woman, Zika Nester as Mrs Doza, Belinda Gosbee as Journalist, Alex Belovukovic as Policeman

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double/Stunt Shopper #1, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double/Stunt Shopper #2, Ingrid Kleinig as Stunt Shopper #3, Scott McLean as Delivery Man Double, Ella Lynch as Callum Stunt Double, Ashley Fairfield as Flynn Stunt Double

Episode 1.11

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ratings: 1.027 million viewers (11th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Ian Barry

A wedding turns to tragedy when the bride is trapped in a hot air balloon. Dean suspects sabotage when a series of life-threatening accidents hits the Rescue team and Michelle is blackmailed by a hi-tech stalker.

Guest Cast: Edwina Ritchard as Bride (Candice Campbell), Sam Lyndon as Groom (Adam), Krew Boylan as Bridesmaid (Greta), Christian Clark as Best Man (Jason), Lucinda Booth as Female Wedding Guest, Marcus Pater as Male Wedding Guest #1, Murray Scarce as Male Wedding Guest #2, Roxane Wilson as Chantelle Gregory, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Lara Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Heidi Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Chase Stunt Double, Neal Horton as Groom Stunt Double

Episode 1.12

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ratings: 1.020 million viewers (11th)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Ian Barry

Lara's first day as Team Leader goes horribly wrong wh en a hoax emergency puts the team in danger. Vince and Michelle are terrorised by an intruder at Rescue HQ and Heidi is jealous when Jordan flirts with a sexy bushwalker.

Guest Cast: Rebecca Hamilton as Naomi Collins, Martin Dingle Wall as Jake Hudson, Jessica Napier as Nicole, Paul Tassone as Glen Collins, Mark Ure as Tony, Samantha Tolj as Bronte, Mat Bailey as Hooded Figure, Olivia Pigeot as Vanessa Marchello, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Naomi Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jordan Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Hooded Figure Stunt Double

Episode 1.13 (f)

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ratings: 1.058 million viewers (7th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Arnie Custo

Rescue faces its most extreme emergency yet when an oil tanker is involved in a massive accident. Dean realises Lara's life is in danger from a violent stalker. Can he rescue her in time? It's Lara's wedding day, but does she have cold feet?

Guest Cast: Craig Ward as Frank, Ric Chapman as Mick, Kyle McLeavy as Young Video Guy, Martin Dingle Wall as Jake Hudson, Michael Bongiorno as Ambo, Tim Harding as Steve, Leah Etkind as Bree, Scott McLean as Garden Truck Driver, Luke Arnold as Rick Jones, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Rhonda Doyle as Madam, Vola Vandere as Cheeky Pensioner, Tom Webb as Male Prostitute, Elizabeth Turner as Female lient, Nathan Griffin as Davo, Wil Traval as Hamish

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Michelle Stunt Double / BRee Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Lara Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Young Video Guy Stunt Double, Lee Adamson as Frank Stunt Double, Nash Edgerton as Stunt Car Driver, Brett SHeerin as Rick Stunt Double