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Episode 1

Australia: Sept 29, 2003 (M-F)
UK: Sun, Oct 05, 2003 (weekly)
Written by
Directed by

Marian and his traveller family get a rough reception from birthday-girl Brooke and the locals of Eden Beach, but Abby is more receptive.

Starring: Indiana Evans as Abby Oakley, Ross Pirrelli as Marian Freeman, Matthew Waters as Spike Freeman, Ella Roberts as Pia Freeman, Brooke Callaghan as Brooke Bellingham

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Keogh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs; Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Matt Nicholls as Rollo, Anthony Johnson as Freeman, Oliver Leimbach as Grommet, Kirralee Woodhead as Abbie Riding Double, Felicity Loiterton as Brooke Riding Double, Malcolm Mcleod as Brooke Horse Fall Stunt Double, Chris Pace as Marian Drop Stunt Double, Nathan Winney as Marian Surf Double, Georgia Brennan as Abbie Surfing Double

Episode 2

UK: October 12, 2003
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Ralph Strasser

On their first day attending Eden Beach Primary School, the Ferals are attacked and Snobs is kidnapped.

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs; Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Anthony Johnson as Freeman, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Will Adams as Surfer

Episode 3

UK: October 19, 2003
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Andrew Lewis

Abby helps Marian prove himself at school, and Banjo is nearly hurt in a boating accident.

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs; Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Ron Graham as Mr Ford, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Graham Ware as Man At Bus Stop, Chris Pace as Marian Tinny Double, James Kingsford Smith as Ryan Stunt Tinny Double, Chris Pace as Sam Duckie Double

Episode 4

UK: October 26, 2003
Written by Kym Goldsworthy
Directed by Andrew Lewis

The Ferals are blamed when the amenities block is sabotaged. And Marian and Spike compete to stage the most daring BMX stunt.

With: Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correli, Duncan as Snobs, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Bruce Wyatt as Fisheries Ranger, Chris Pace as Stunt Double, James Kingsford Smith as Ryan Stunt Double

Episode 5

UK: November 2, 2003
Written by Kym Goldsworthy
Directed by Andrew Lewis

When Marian is implicated in the theft of Mrs Church's computer, he must track down the real culprits and clear his name.

With: Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Duncan as Snobs, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, John Meillon Jnr as Simon Oakley, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Terry Serio as Graeme, Dayne Hudson as Milo, Rikki Korn as Duncan, Andrew McDonell as Shopkeeper, Leroy Page as Youth

Episode 6

UK: November 9, 2003
Written by Mark Shirrefs, Graeme Koesveld
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Marian discovers a family secret when he gets a job to make some money.

With: Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Raphael Dickson as Jason, Andrew Moon as Tobar's Supervisor, Sean McFerran as Correctional Service Officer, Brian Wallace as Golfer

Episode 7

UK: November 16, 2003
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Marcus Cole

Marian risks his life to win a bet, and Pia wonders whether her burgeoning popularity with the Townies is worth it.

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Bruce Wyatt as Fisheries Ranger, Sophie Luck as Town Girl #1, Layla Hall as Town Girl #2, Amy Dunn as Town Girl #3

Episode 8

UK: November 23, 2003
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Ralph Strasser

The Ferals' passion for recycling nearly costs Snobs his life.

With: Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Mellion Jnr as Simon Oakley, Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Bruce Venables as Garbo #1/Gateman, David Gambin as Garbo #2, Brian Wallace as Man, Stephen Leeder as Council Officer #1, James Zantis as Council Officer #2

Episode 9

UK: November 30, 2003
Written by John Armstrong
Directed by Andrew Lewis

A Snobs look-a-like wreaks havoc through the town, resulting in the real Snobs almost being put down.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, John Mellion Jnr as Simon Oakley, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Raphael Dickson as Jason, Andrew Lewis as Jason's Dad, Elliott Weston as Ryan's Dad, Shane McNamara as Mr Sinclair, Sarah Buchanan as Sunbaker, Adrian De Visser as Dog Catcher, Elena Carapetis as Vet [Stella], Jon Kiely as Pool Side Guest, Duncan Berryman as Max the dog

Episode 10

UK: December 07, 2003
Written by Chris Kunz
Directed by Andrew Lewis

Abby's new job at Corelli's Café and Marian's pet bandicoot combine to cause massive friction between the Ferals and the town's residents.

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Mellion Jnr as Simon Oakley, Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Yarn Le Berre as Nash, Laurence Coy as Mr Green, Emma Nichols as Local Woman, Brian Wallace as Local Man, Amy Dunn as Kid #1, Emma Froggatt as Kid #2, Louis Leimbach as School Kid, Lincoln J. Fisher as Grade four kid

Oops: the family's surname is spelled Correlli in the credits but their name on the café sign is spelled Corelli

Episode 11

UK: December 14, 2003
Written by Neville Brown
Directed by Marcus Cole

Marian takes on Ethan in a yacht race, whilst Pia finds herself compromising her principles when she stands for election against Brooke for School Captain.

With: Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Joshua Anderson as Ethan, Michelle Muller as Abbie Sailing Double, Doug Pagett as Marian Sailing Double, Karen Muller as Brooke Sailing Double, Tom Brewer as Ethan Sailing Double, Doug Pagett as Competitor #1, Hannah Natrass as Competitor #2, Josh Vascio as Competitor #3

Episode 12

UK: December 21, 2003
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Marcus Cole

Abby is forced to defy her mother to save her beloved horse from being sold. Sam and Ryan sabotage Marian's attempt to build a hide-out with near-disastrous consequences.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, PJ Williams as Mr Savage, Nicholas Crawley as Brody, Felicity Loiterton as Brooke Riding Double

Episode 13

UK: December 28, 2003
Written by Peter Gawler, Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by

Snobs discovers bones in Gwen's garden. Abby disobeys her parents once more and is threatened with boarding school.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, John Mellion Jnr as Simon Oakley, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman

Episode 14

UK: January 04, 2004
Written by Peter Gawler, Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Things do not go to plan at the Eden Beach Foundation Day celebrations.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Mellion Jnr as Simon Oakley, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Lu Lu as Princess

Episode 15

UK: January 11, 2004
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Andrew Lewis

Different approaches are taken by the students when they come to tackle a school assignment on time and its importance.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Brian Meegan as Joe King, Helen O'Connor as Miss Atkinson

Episode 16

UK: January 18, 2004
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Marcus Cole

The fight is on to save Eden Beach Primary School from being sold and the students transferred to Flat Rock Primary

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Anthony Cogin as Engineer #1, Cameron Burke as Engineer #2

Episode 17

UK: January 25, 2004
Written by Jennifer Mellet
Directed by Andrew Lewis

Marian and Snobs are given the chance to join the Power Performing Dogs troupe, but all is not as it seems.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Danny Nash as Jim Correlli, Alan Dukes as Bill, Mollie King as Cadet

Episode 18

UK: February 01, 2004
Written by Jennifer Mellet
Directed by Andrew Lewis

The Feral's campsite is transformed into a sea of colour as it prepares to host their annual Winter Festival.

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Leonie Watson as Fern, Michael Holmes as Zoran, Ashton Cartwright as Weylin, Lauren Roberts as Tasha, Chris Pickard as Sandor

Episode 19

UK: February 08, 2004
Written by Nick Wilson
Directed by Marcus Cole

Gwen takes an interest in Banjo's welfare when she nearly hits him with her car.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Peter Sumner as Doctor, Cameron Attard as Carl, Hillary Morton as Nurse, David Morris as Hospital Doctor, Maxine Jacobi as Hospital Nurse

Episode 20

UK: February 15, 2004
Written by Chris Kunz
Directed by Ralph Strasser

Spike and Marian start up their own canteen in protest at the school tuck shop prices, but their business venture nearly ends in disaster. Pia's desire for a school uniform takes her to the lost property room.

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Kris McQuade as Mrs Lewis, Jayden Musson as School Kid #1, Heather Mitchell as Mary, James Dall as Stuart, Caitlin Devin as Girl #1, Amy Dunn as Girl #2

Episode 21

UK: February 22, 2004
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Andrew Lewis

Auditions are taking place for the grade six play, Romeo and Juliet, so Marian and Spike are too busy to help Pia when her vegetable patch is ransacked.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church

Episode 22

UK: February 29, 2004
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Andrew Lewis

The knucklers from Flat Rock Primary arrive and are out to get their long-time enemies Ryan and Sam but the two sides decide to put aside their differences and go after the Ferals. Abby tutors a new girl in advance of their maths test.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Joshua Lucas as Gordon, Guy Brown as Keith, Gezelle Byrnes as Kylie; Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church [uncredited]

Episode 23

UK: March 07, 2004
Written by Paul Leadon
Directed by Marcus Cole

Pia becomes a local hero when, alerted by Snobs, she rushes into a burning classroom and rescues Abby's brother Charlie — but who was to blame for the fire? Brook's plan to host an extravagant end-of-year party is derailed.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Rhonda Doyle as Clarissa Bellingham, Duncan as Snobs, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Matt Nicholls as Rollo, Cooper Ramsey as Lewis, Phillda Bartils as Harriet, Jayden Musson as Kid #1, Aaron Willey as Kid #2

Episode 24

UK: March 14, 2004
Written by Jennifer Mellet
Directed by Marcus Cole

Abby's mother wants her to come home but Abby is happy living with Gwen. Rachel learns something about her daughter when she watches a video Abby made with Marian, Spike, and Pia for their school project on the subject of survival.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Duncan as Snobs, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church

Episode 25

UK: March 21, 2004
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Ralph Strasser

When Abby is bitten by a funnel web spider at the school's annual Year 6 Family Camp-Out, Kizzy applies her bush medicine knowledge and saves Abby's life.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, John Derum as Mr Alexander, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Wayne Pygram as Ray Grainger, Matt Nicholls as Rollo, Sheree Cunneen as Doctor, Jessica Edwards as Feral Doctor

Episode 26 (finale)

UK: March 28, 2004
Written by Graeme Koetsveld
Directed by Ralph Strasser

It's the last day of school — the holidays are about to begin and the feral community are packing up to leave. Marian is humiliated by his report card and is only to happy to be going. Abby is hurt by his attitude and dismissal of their friendship.

And: Melissa Jaffer as Gwen Walston

With: Kerry Walker as Kizzy Freeman, Craig Elliott as Tobar Freeman, Vanessa Steele as Rose Freeman, Nathy Gaffney as Rachel Oakley, Alex Hughes as Ryan Grainger, Miles Szanto as Sam Koeugh, Katherine Merry as Carla Correlli, Duncan as Snobs, Tim Campbell as Constable Stubbs, Ann Burbrook as Mrs Church, Samuel Rosek as Charlie Oakley, Trent Sierra as Banjo Freeman, Matt Nicholls as Rollo, Barry Langrishe as Uncle Doug, Lu Lu as Princes