RESCUE Special Ops: episode guide

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Enemy Mine

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Episode 2.01
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ratings: 0.983 million viewers (13th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

The new series picks up nine months after the finale of season one. Brothers Chase and Dean are living together, Lara is married to Hamish and boss Michelle juggles motherhood, her relationship with Dectective Ian Johnson, and her job as Rescue unit manager.

Dean and the team are back, and they risk their lives to save a miner trapped in an underground disaster. Michelle fears for her team's safety when Vince uncovers a criminal conspiracy at the gold mine, and Vince is tempted by a lucrative job offer to leave Special Ops.

Guest Cast (in order of appearance): Trent Baines as Joe Cutler, Ben Wood as Trevor Burns, Alex Dimitriades as Guy Hewitt, Simon Burke as Warren Thompson, Lizzie Schebesta as Tracey Cutler, Kosta Doukas as Mine Rescue 1, Craig Purdon as Mine Rescue 2, Nenif David as Mine Rescue 3, Sam Wilkinson as Reporter 1, Jenna Brooks as Reporter 2, Jeff Flood as Reporter 3, Tim McCunn as Det. Ian Johnson, Nicholas & Harrison Whitney as James Johnson, Craig Blair as Stevo Ballard, Mick Benton as Ulrich Goethe

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Lara Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Guy Stunt Double

Note: filming on series two began Monday, February 15, 2010

A Day in the Life of Dean Gallagher

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Episode 2.02
Monday, July 05, 2010
Ratings: 1.086 million viewers (8th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Arnie Custo

A jetskier causes an explosion at a marina fuel depot, with deadly results for Dean. Passions ignite during a turf war between Rescue and a glamorous firefighter, and Chase's love-life takes an unexpected turn.

Guest Cast: Damien de Montemas as Jim Tucker, Teresa Jakovick as Caroline Tucker, Drew Woodley as Gate Guy, Luke Pegler as Gary 'Bingo' Bing, Madeleine West as Annika Ehrenberg, Jack Millyn as Wayne McCann, Peter Overton as Newsreader, Sean Garlick as Firie, Phillip McKinnon as Doctor Welsh, Jessica Saras as Nurse Taylor, Rebekah Foord as Nadia Shepherd, Greg Locke as Investigator, Stephen Anderton as Detective Brett Ryan

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Inge Sildnik as Annika Stunt Double, Natalie Harris as Caroline Tucker Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Jim Tucker Stunt Double

Locked In

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Episode 2.03
Monday, July 12, 2010
Ratings: 1.143 million viewers (7th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Peter Andrikidis

The team is caught in a deadly child custody dispute after rescuing a family from a car crash. Heidi's quest to become a chopper pilot takes a nosedive, and Chase helps Bingo get justice after he is conned by an old schoolmate.

Guest Cast: Luke Pegler as Gary 'Bingo' Bing, Myles Pollard as Mack, Marta Dusseldorp as Lisa Hartigan, Andy Rodoreda as Conrad Hartigan, Zachary Drayson as Leroy, Reece Larkins as Rory Hartigan, Louis Alexander as Raffy Hartigan, Cory Woodcroft as Neighbour, Cody Kaye as Rhino, Jacob Michael as Footy Player 1, Rapheal Talipeau as Footy Player 2, Christine Hayman as Girlfriend

Stunt Doubles: Brett Praed as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Heidi Stunt Double, Kyran Lynch as Rory Stunt Double

Jordan's Choice

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Episode 2.04
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ratings: 0.917 million viewers (18th)
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Arnie Custo

Returning from a surfing safari, Jordan, Chase, and Bingo attend a cliff-top bus crash and Jordan is forced to make a fateful choice over whose life to save. Vince uses all his romantic charm to catch a conwoman during a date, and Lara has the last laugh after Dean supports her husband's decision to buy a motorbike.

Guest Cast: Luke Pegler as Gary 'Bingo' Bing, Clayton Moss as Motorcyclist, Mark Le Cornu as Bus Driver & Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Bus Passenger & Stunt Double, Matt Levett as Luke Mortley, Holly Betts as Ellie Robson, George Koutros as Joe 'Bubba' Rosso, Damian Monk as Tony Mortley, Alyssa McClelland as Beth Robson, Zac Morcillo as CIU Policeman, Helen Dallimore as Yvette Turner, Raj Krishnan as Policeman, Steve Maxwell as Van Driver, Jack Horsley as Todd Turner

Stunt Doubles: Brett Praed as Jordan Stunt Double, Neal Horton as Luke Mortley Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Motorcyclist Stunt Double.

Shock Jock

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Episode 2.05
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ratings: 1.015 million viewers (14th)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Shawn Seet

A massive explosion rips through the A-list party of an infamous breakfast radio host. Michelle takes extreme action when the rivalry between Chase and Bingo starts to affect their work.

Guest Cast: Luke Pegler as Gary 'Bingo' Bing, Rebekah Foord as Nadia Shepherd, Wil Traval as Hamish Macyntire, Anthony Hayes as Zac Weston, Timothy Heynes as Security Guard, Karen Bayly as Zac's Producer, Salvatore Coco as Matty Conti, Madeleine West as Annika Ehrenberg, James Moore as Businessman, Brendan May as Chucker, Ashley Cheadle as Model, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Emma Cam as Babe, Kyly Boldy as Pearl Francis, Helene Steffensen as Lilly Baker, Colin Defries as Workman, James Barratt as Boy Stuck in Fence, Daniel Pardy as Traffic Cop

Stunt Doubles: Neal Horton as Bingo Stunt Double, Sebastian Dickins as Zac Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Stunt Driver

Thicker Than Water

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Episode 2.06
Monday, August 02, 2010
Ratings: 0.990 million viewers (13th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Shawn Seet

After risking their lives to save a missing kayaker, the team is hunted down by a murderous drug addict in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Also, Jordan and Heidi discover a secret drug lab in a national park.

Guest Cast: Myles Pollard as Steve "Mack" McIntyre, Megan Drury as Kylee Marshall, Anthony Lee/Gee as Jason Miller, Gary Woods as Dr. Maresco, Georgina Haig as Emma Griffiths, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Jamel Boukabou as Detective McTegg Leigh Scully as Terry Miller, Rebekah Foord as Nadia Shepherd, Stephen Dunlevy as Crim

Stunt Doubles: Neal Horton as Terry Stunt Double

Note: opening credit show guest actor Anthony Lee, closing credits list an Anthony Gee

Find My Baby

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Episode 2.07
Monday, August 09, 2010
Ratings: 1.075 million viewers (11th)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Ian Barry

Dean is obsessed with finding a missing child after a freak car accident. Chase wins more than gratitude when he saves his counsellor, Emma, from a violent patient. A dispute over a winning lottery ticket threatens to wreck Jordan and Heidi's friendship. Michelle has a scare when she thinks her own child could be missing.

Guest Cast: Anita Hegh as Melissa Gardner, David Newland as Kyle Marshall, John Nearhos as Driving Instructor, Tanya McMillan as Brenda Sutherland, Donny Muntz as Elderly Neighbour, Leslie Mitchell as Didi Gupta, Nicholas and Harrison Whitney as Baby James Georgina Haig as Emma Griffiths, Simon Roborgh as Mr Joseph Goddard, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Gary Woods as Dr. Aurelio Maresco, Ashley Avci as Receptionist, Jimmy Gunawan as Cleaner, Jade Pettitt as Grace Gardner

Stunt Doubles: Natalie Harris as Shopper, Scott McLean as Mr. Goddard

Street Legal

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Episode 2.08
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ratings: 0.987 million viewers (11th)
Written by Tim Dylan Lee
Directed by Ian Barry

Vince fears for his son's life when a vigilante begins targeting illegal street racers. Jordan's shady past as a racer has unexpected benefits for the team, and Dean feels under siege when Lara and Anika become friends and start sharing his secrets.

Guest Cast: Connor Van Vuuren as Troy Khoury, Rachelle Louise as Troy's Girlfriend, Jamie Taylor as Tinny (Lucas Tinasco), Lincoln Lewis as Sam Marchello, Samara Kennedy as Starter Girl, Vanessa Gray as Renae Daltry, Breane McGee as Female Reporter, Greg Francis as Traffic Cop, Danny Adcock as Graham Starley, Georgina Haig as Emma Griffiths, Luke Dabic as Corbin Starkey, Madeleine West as Annika Ehrenberg, Kevin Schwarze as Paddo, Daniel Henshall as Trevor Slezak

Stunt Doubles: Scott McLean as Tinny Stunt Double, Brett Praed as Troy Stunt Double, Andrea Berchtold as Corbin Stunt Double, Neal Horton as Sam Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Chase Stunt Double, Brett Praed as Jordan Stunt Double,

Note: Heidi's line about being "a goth in the country for about 5 minutes" when she was 17 could be a reference to Katherine's Hicks' time on Heartbreak High where she appeared briefly as a goth during the long-running series' final 10 episodes

Out of the Ashes

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Episode 2.09
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ratings: 0.951 million viewers (18th)
Written by John Ridley
Directed by Garth Maxwell

Michelle risks the future of Rescue when she covers up a sex scandal involving a government minister. The team uncovers a trail of arson and murder while rescuing guests from a luxury hotel, and Dean learns the heartbreaking truth about his girlfriend Anika.

Guest Cast: Madeleine West as Annika Ehrenberg, Lisa Chappell as Vivian Walker, Aaron Glenane as Stuart Givney, Stephanue Son as Lucy Siwak, Stephen Anderton as Detective Brett Ryan, James MacKay as Saxon Blake, Tim McCunn as Detective Ian Johnson, Vanessa Gray as Renae Daltry, Catherine Ross as Reporter

Stunt Doubles: Brett Praed as Brett Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Annika Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Michelle Stunt Double, Andrew Berchtold as Dean Stunt Double, Natalie Harris as Lucy Stunt Double

Rock Stars

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Episode 2.10
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ratings: 0.835 million viewers (19th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Garth Maxwell

Michelle is under pressure when a rock star goes missing after a stage collapse at a music festival and RSO is asked to look for him. Meanwhile, Heidi is surprised to find her sister at the rock concert, Jordan fights to help Heidi fulfil her dream of becoming a Rescue chopper pilot, and Michelle receives an ominous engagement present.

Guest Cast: Leighton Cardno as Freddy Westin; Brent Griffin, Christian Best, Owen Penglis, Julia Wilson as "Nightmare" the Band; Lisa Kowalski as Jessica Campbell, Josh McFarlane as Connor Greene, Emma Leonard as Lexie Wilson, Michael Long as Clive Walton (Freddy's Manager), Sarah Aubrey as Marnie "Silvia" Silva; Christopher Campbell, Rebecca Clarke, Scott Andrew as Silva's Band; Don Rogers as Bouncer, Myles Pollard as Steve "Mack" MacPherson, Pete Walters as Police Officer, Johann Walraven as Promoter, Johnathon Samuels as Silva's Trapped Drummer, Tim McCunn as Det. Ian Johnson, Peter Overton as Newsreader, Brian Dubar as Boxing Manager, Bob Mirovich as Boxer

Stunt Double: Andrea Berchtold as Roadie

Off the Rails

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Episode 2.11
Monday, September 06, 2010
Ratings: 0.848 million viewers (17th)
Written by Sam Meikle
Directed by Garth Maxwell

Chase uncovers a deadly conspiracy at an underground train disaster, Dean and Lara get an unexpected shock while searching for a man lost in subway tunnels, and Vince makes a startling confession while helping a suicidal man.

Guest Cast: Jonathan Lane as Busker, Benedict Hardie as Ethan Bowers, Patrick Wilson as Driver, Amanda Bishop as Anna Jacoby, Paul Kelman as Wes Richards, Lucas Connolly as Marcus Kearns, Kate Miller as Student Girl, Laura Brent as Katrina Whitney, Eamon Farren as Arrow, Tim McCunn as Det. Ian Johnson

Stunt Doubles: Andrea Berchtold as Stunt Passenger/Stunt Driver #2, Scott McLean as Stunt Passenger, Raelene Chapman as Stunt Passenger, Ingrid Kleinig as Katrina Stunt Double, Brett Praed as Stunt Driver

One for the Money

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Episode 2.12
Monday, September 13, 2010
Ratings: 0.856 million viewers (16th)
Written by Dave Warner
Directed by Arnie Custo

Lara finds herself the target of organised crime after rescuing a charming con man from a plane crash, and Chase and the team are plagued by bad luck while treating the survivors of a light plane crash in remote wilderness.

Guest Cast: Stuart McRae as Jai Holme, Brian Rooney as Jim Jones, Geraldine Hakewill as Shona Lankford, Cale Morgan as Coughlan Guy #1, Martin Sacks as Charles Howard, Vanessa Gray as Renae Daltry, Myles Pollard as Steve "Mack" MacPherson, Tim McCunn as Det. Ian Johnson, Leonine Smith as Bronwyn Ryback, Colin Borgonon as Lara's Father

Stunt Doubles: Mark Duncan as Coughlan #2, Mike Duncan as Charles Stunt Double

Crazy Love

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Episode 2.13 (finale)
Monday, September 20/27, 2010
Ratings (20th): 0.434 million viewers (31th)
Written by Sarah Smith
Directed by Arnie Custo

Michelle is car-jacked with baby James in the back seat, sparking a desperate manhunt and rescue for Dean, Vince and the team. Chase suffers a painful injury during a high-rise rescue on a city skyscraper, Vince is shocked to learn the truth about his girlfriend Renae, and Michelle receives the DNA tests on her son. So who is the father?

Guest Cast: Terry Miller as Business Type, Christopher Gerassis as Rubbernecker, Anothony Lowe as Rubbernecker, Nicholas and Harrison Whitney as Baby James, Vanessa Gray as Renae Daltry, Leon Stripp as Scraggy Guy, Rachel Morris as Scanky Woman, Tim McCunn as Det. Ian Johnson, Daniel Pardy as Policeman, William Pipertis as Police Officer #1, Kimesia Hertz as Theodora 'Ted" Lawson, Steve Morris as Eddy Van Huesan, Natalie Hawes as Junkie

Stunt Doubles: Sebastian Dickins as Window Washer No. 1, Tully Ward as Window Washer No. 2, Brett Praed as Jordan Stunt Double, Ingrid Kleinig as Renae Stunt Double, Raelene Chapman as Michele Stunt Double, Scott McLean as Johnson Stunt Double, Brett Sherin as Chase Stunt Double, Kim Fardy as Rope Gag Stunt Double