Strife: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Week Of Yes

Episode 2.01 (9)
Thu, May 08, 2025 (Binge)
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Neil Sharma

Eve Life and its audience have grown, but "Whoman" is about to launch, promising fierce competition.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Maria Angelico as Christine, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Lincoln Younes as Giles, Nathan Page as Simon

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Madeleine Madden as Willow, Pez Warner as Vivian, David Howell as Dom, Bronte Brown as Whoman Launch Host, Roy Joseph as Jamie, Ariadne Sgouros as Make-Up Artist

Note: the cast credits also include actors in the "previously on" segments who may not be in the actual episodes.

Whoman

Episode 2.02 (10)
Thu, May 15, 2025 (8:30)
Written by Clare Stephens & Jessie Stephens
Directed by Neil Sharma

Evelyn faces stiff work competition from Whoman, and from the women in her son's and ex's lives.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Lincoln Younes as Giles

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Kerry Armstrong as Margaret, Maeve Dermody as Erika, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Pez Warner as Vivian, David Howell as Dom, Finn as Family Dog

Moving On. Getting Over

Episode 2.03 (11)
Thu, May 15, 2025 (9:05)
Written by Andy Healy
Directed by Neil Sharma

Confronted by change at work and home, Evelyn focuses on moving on — without being left behind.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Kerry Armstrong as Margaret, Maeve Dermody as Erika, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Jules Billington as Ms. Connell, Nicholas Burton as Liam, Callan Colley as Hugo, Sam Lapin as Ryan, David Howell as Dom, Finn as Family Dog

Douche Bag

Episode 2.04 (12)
Thu, May 22, 2025 (8:30)
Written by Lexi Freiman
Directed by Neil Sharma

Evelyn can't get sex out of her head and into her body, but she can sell FreshGina to strong women.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Nathan Page as Simon

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Maeve Dermody as Erika, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Nicholas Burton as Liam, Callan Colley as Hugo, Sam Lapin as Ryan, David Howell as Dom, Jasper Whincop as Ben, George Azzi as Barman, Alan Lovell as Kym

Toxic Boss

Episode 2.05 (13)
Thu, May 22, 2025 (9:00)
Written by Amy Stewart
Directed by Neil Sharma

When Evelyn gets her hands on an advance copy of Norma's book, Toxic Boss, she panics.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Maria Angelico as Christine, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Ursula Brooks as Sue, Nicholas Burton as Liam, Sam Lapin as Ryan, Pez Warner as Vivian, David Howell as Dom, Susie Youssef as Laura, Grace Rouvray as Jill, Shirong Wu as Gemma

Little Women

Episode 2.06 (14)
Thu, May 29, 2025 (8:30)
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Neil Sharma

An unexpected moment of emotional and physical catharsis propels Evelyn to fight for Eve Life.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Lincoln Younes as Giles, Nathan Page as Simon

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Maeve Dermody as Erika, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Dylan Alcott as George, Alan Flower as Denis, Pez Warner as Vivian, Susie Youssef as Laura, Grace Rouvray as Jill, Che Chung Martin Yung as Fred, Susan Kennedy as Peggy, Nina Gallas as School Girl, Catrina Paradisis as Tart Protester, Jaisiby Molina Constantino as Tart Protester, Zekie Angel as Tart Protester, Finn as Family Dog, Sugar as Sylvie's Dog

Sometimes Always

Episode 2.07 (15)
Thu, May 29, 2025 (9:00)
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Neil Sharma

Evelyn and Jon have an intimate moment on a trip away. Jeet drifts away from Eve Life.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Nathan Page as Simon

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Maeve Dermody as Erika, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Nicholas Burton as Liam, Dylan Alcott as George, Alan Flower as Denis, Pez Warner as Vivian, Tim Minchin as Professor Boyd, Annie Maynard as Bronwyn, Alan Lovell as Kym, Django Kulak as University Guide

Sweet Jane

Episode 2.08 (16)
Thu, June 05, 2025 (8:30)
Written by Sarah Scheller & Mary Coustas
Directed by Neil Sharma

When "Sweet Jane" is traced back to Evelyn, she must confront her actions, and her true self.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Karis Oka as Lily, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Maria Angelico as Christine, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Nathan Page as Simon

Co-Starring: Mary Coustas as Sylvie, Maeve Dermody as Erika, Gabrielle Chan as Helen, Tom Armstrong as Guy, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Nicholas Burton as Liam, Callan Colley as Hugo, Sam Lapin as Ryan, Madeleine Madden as Willow, David Howell as Dom, Suze Demarchi as Bartender, Brooke Martin as Rebecca, Befrin Axtjärn Jackson as Norma Fan, Marcus Bridgeman as Drill Sergeant, Finn as Family Dog