Sweat: episode guide


Episode 1

Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Tom, the swimmer who never loses, has to come to terms with the fact that over-confidence lost him the race. He learns his lesson, but it damages his relationship with his girlfriend Tats.

Starring: Martin Henderson as Tom Nash, Inge Hornstra as Tatyana Alecsandri, Melissa Thomas as Sandy Fricker, Tai Nguyen as "Noodle" Nhon Huong Tran, Tahnie Merrey as Evie Hogan, Heath Bergersen as Stewart Perkins, Heath Ledger as Steve Bowles, Matt Castelli as Danny Rodriguez, Paul Tassone as Don Majors

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler, Natalie Saleeba as Monique Bellanger; Bernie Davis as Nick Martinelli, Warren Wild as Gary Newitt

Episode 2

Written by Gary Heary
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Tom challenges new boy Noodle to a race. He wins and his confidence and honour is restored. What Tom doesn't realise is that Noodle deliberately threw the race, knowing that Tom needed to win more than he did. In need of money for new equipment, Danny and Steve take on a series of risque jobs.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler, Natalie Saleeba as Monique Bellanger; Ben Ridgewell as Athlete #1, Zach Justin as Athlete #2, Shayne Vea as Athlete #3, Andy King as Goldman

Episode 3

Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Dan Burstall

Monique's temporary coach allows her to believe that he is in love with her and her diving improves radically. When she realises that it was all a ploy she is heartbroken.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler, Natalie Saleeba as Monique Bellanger; Simon Baker-Denny as Paul Steadman

Episode 4

Written by Rick Maier
Directed by Dan Burstall

The kids are holding a secret party to celebrate Stewie's birthday. Noodle covers up for everyone when their curfew-breaking party is nearly discovered — and is welcomed as one of the gang at last. Monique makes a decision about her future at the academy.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler, Natalie Saleeba as Monique Bellanger; Karen Roberts as Policewoman, David Davies as Policeman

Episode 5

Written by Chris McCourt
Directed by Dan Burstall

Sandy's old school friend, Robyn, now a major soap star, turns up at the Academy to film an episode. Sandy is forced to come to terms with the fact that Robyn cares for no-one but herself, and turns the tables on her. Tats is afraid of the direction her relationship with Tom is headed.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Mouche Phillips as Robyn Barry, Clinton Morgan as Bevan, Justin Cheek as Assist. Director, Deborah Cochrane as Cameraperson

Episode 6

Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Malcom McDonald

Stewie's dad Ted, an ex-professional footballer, is enlisted to help persuade him to specialise. But Ted has his own agenda and Stewie finds himself having to decide whether he wants to stay at the Academy at all.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Franklyn Nannup as Ted Perkins, Justin Beckett as David Dustan

Episode 7

Written by John Chamberlain
Directed by Malcom McDonald

Danny is forced to confront the fact that he and his parents have neglected his younger brother Raph when Raph starts stealing from the Academy. In the process, he learns that Snowy is, truly, his best friend.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Oliver Godwell as Raphael Rodriguez, Michael Muntz as Paco Rodriguez, Vivienne Garrett as Mary Rodriguez

Episode 8

Written by Pim Hendrix
Directed by Dan Burstall

Tom and Jenny are teamed up for the Academy's orienteering exercise. Disaster strikes when the two compete rather than cooperate and Jenny falls and sprains her ankle.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Sam Dundas as Evan, Dene Irvin as Park Ranger, Milo Bell as Publican

Episode 9

Written by May Harrison
Directed by Malcom McDonald

Snowy goes on a disastrous date with Sandy. Not only has he jeopardised his friendship with her, but when Danny finds out his best friend is gay he is totally unable to accept it.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Zach Justin as Matt, Rod Nunez as Rollo, Kate O'Sullivan as Dr Franks, John Munachen as Michael Foster, Toby Schmitz as Cameron

Episode 10

Written by Matt Ford
Directed by Malcom McDonald

When Danny tells the other kids Snowy's gay, Snowy thinks his life at the Academy is over. It's a painful experience, but he discovers that things are not as black and white as he thought.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Zach Justin as Matt, Rod Nunez as Rollo, Kate O'Sullivan as Dr Franks, John Munachen as Michael Foster, Toby Schmitz as Cameron

Note: end credits are duplicated from episode 9

Episode 11

Written by Robyn Sinclair
Directed by Malcom McDonald

When ten-year-old Leila is tricked into revealing Tats' most intimate secrets on television she comes to the painful realisation that a top-class athlete isn't entitled to a childhood.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Hayley McElhinney as Jade, Kahren Hampton as Margaret McLuhan

Episode 12

Written by Karin Altmann
Directed by Malcom McDonald

When Sandy's father is arrested for defrauding a children's charity Sandy feels that, somehow, she's to blame. In learning to come to terms with her father's guilt, Sandy realises an inner strength.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Michael Loney as Frank Frisker, Annie Murtagh-Monks as Helen Fricker, Sonia Vinci as Reporter, April Zekulich as Jessica

Episode 13

Written by Gina Roncoli
Directed by Karl Zwicky

After receiving a suspension for cheating on an exam, Evie's future at the academy is in doubt when she contemplates leaving school entirely. Without her scholarship, Evie gets a job with the local newspaper so she can continue her training. When the school thugs decide to beat up Snowy at the combined school Academy dance, Danny finally realises where his true loyalties lie. He and Snowy clean up, a team again.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Jenny Davis as Ms Kelly, Daniel Nunan as Rod, Toby Schmitz as Cameron, Christian Barratt-Hill as Todd, Rod Nunez as Rollo, Zach Justin as Matt

Episode 14

Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Tom performs brilliantly when he stands in for an injured member of the elite Aussie swim team. The Academy kids are thrilled for him — until Tom starts to believe his own publicity and becomes a pain.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Trevor Jenkins as Commentator

Episode 15

Written by Robyn Sinclair
Directed by Ross Hutchens

Sandy makes a stand against sexploitation on the track by refusing to wear the sexy new running gear the Academy sponsors have supplied.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Jason Colby as Alex, Loren Goddard as Laura, Dean Fowler as Athlete #1, Kerry Kelly as Race Starter

Episode 16

Written by Grant Fraser
Directed by Ross Hutchens

It's coming up to a crucial meet and Snowy is behaving totally out of character. Neither Chris, his coach, nor Danny can understand it. Tom anticipates an invitation to join the national swim team. Alex asks Sandy out on a date. Noodle and Evie realise they may be better suited to just being friends.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Jason Colby as Alex, Keagan Kang as Richard, John Baldrica as Kirk, Merk Kelly as Zac

Episode 17

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Malcolm McDonald

Don is very smug about his latest coup. He's managed to secure the services of a former Russian Olympic track and field coach.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; George Shevtsov as Vlad Rabotov, Claire Jones as Kaz, Suzanne Cole as Sonia

Episode 18

Written by Daniel Krige
Directed by Malcolm McDonald

Danny and Snowy are competing in a prestigious amateur bike race. Riding in a tightly-packed bunch, Danny pulls ahead of his main rival, Brett Pier, to the finish line but is unaware Brett has fallen and is seriously injured.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Jason Weeks as Brett Bennett, Michael Paget as Scott Davis, Geraldine Mellet as TV Newsreader

Episode 19

Written by David Phillips
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Tom has hit a plateau — the dreaded 'wall'. His times are constant but they're not improving. Tom lets off steam to his friend Jake who offers Tom a solution to his problems.

With: Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Leon Ewing as Jake, Mark McAullay as ASDA Official

Episode 20

Written by Robyn Sinclair
Directed by Steve Jodrell

Tats and Tom are having problems again. Tom is acting weird and incredibly nervy and Tat can't understand it. Danny and Stewie's new girlfriends don't turn out to be as they hoped.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Rachel Goodman as Katherine/Angel, Nicole Farray as Stewie's Girl, Carli Dunne as Danny's Ex Girlfriend, Chad Norrish as Katherine's Brother, Mark McAullay as ASDA Official

Episode 21

Written by Robyn Sinclair
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Evie's unable to hide the fact that she's been fired from the Advocate. But her failure as a journalist is more than compensated for by a brilliant win at the state swim meet.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Jason Colby as Alex, Igor Sas as Kev Lindwell, Joseph Isaia as Pizza Owner

Episode 22

Written by Jo Merle
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Tats is devastated when Leila beats her in the state open-age competition — an event Tats has dominated for years. Tats is forced to face the fact that her career is over.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Marta Kaczmarek as Marta

Episode 23

Written by Pim Hendrix
Directed by Malcolm McDonald

Danny is over the moon when his hero, Australian two-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Novac, arrives to coach them — until Danny's beaten in a road race by Snowy and forced to accept that he's a sprinter and will never be Yellow Jersey material.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; John Kelly as Mark Novac, Michael PAget as Scott Davis, Trevor Di Carlo as Cyclist

Episode 24

Written by Jo Horsburgh
Directed by Malcolm McDonald

Noodle meets a beautiful art student and decides art school has a lot more to recommend it than a sporting career — until Sid proves to him that he really does want to win after all.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Robyn Cruze as Shelley, Hugo Belviso as Leo, Rod Hall as Hardware Salesman

Episode 25

Written by Neville Brown
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Sandy is sure she's pregnant and has to decide whether she wants to have the baby and give up her career or have an abortion. Tats is offered a job as Jenny's assistant. But does she really want to stay on at the Academy?

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Jason Colby as Alex

Episode 26

Written by John Rapsey
Directed by Karl Zwicky

Tom takes the gold and Noodle the silver in the Nationals. Everyone's thrilled until Tom produces a positive drug test result. With her career as a gymnast over, Tats finds a new passion.

With: Peter Hardy as Sid O'Reilly, Frederique Fouche as Jenny Forrest, Claire Sprunt as Leila Rasheed, Gillian Berry as Norma O'Malley, Louise Miller as Sophie Mills, Quintin George as Greg Rosso, James Sollis as Chris Wheeler; Robyn Cruze as Shelley, Ben Dunkin as Adrian, Jane O'Sullivan as Cheryl; Dancers: Shannon Bott, Julia Osborne, Sandy Woo, Zoe Ventoura, Fanci Hitanaya

Note: One of the dancers is a young Zoe Ventoura. In 2007, over a decade after this appearance, she starred in the series Kick for which she was nominated for two Logie awards in the categories "Most Popular New Female Talent" and "Graham Kennedy award for most outstanding new talent". In 2008 she was cast in the series Pack to the Rafters