The Secret Life of Us: episode guide

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The End is the Beginning

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Australia: Monday, February 10, 2003
UK: Friday, January 16, 2004
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Alex and Evan's relationship takes a different turn as they both make new beginnings. Kelly takes a leap into the unknown, and Christian propositions Miranda's new boss Chloe with a song.

Starring: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker, Michael Dorman, Spencer McLaren, Sibylla Budd, Dan Spielman, David Tredinnick

Introducing: Nina Liu as Chloe
Guest Starring: Amanda Douge as Jennifer, Kim Gyngell as Dr. Vander
With: Rhys Muldoon as Frank
Special Guest Star: Vince Colosimo as Rex
And: Bruce Hughes as Herman, Dai Patterson as Jamie, Shapoor Batliwalla as Dr Devesh; Adalita, Dean Turner, Raul Sanchez and Adam Robertson as Magic Dirt; Emma Powell as Tram Inspector

The Cycle

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Episode 3.02 (46)
February 17, 2003
Written by Christopher Lee
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Kelly has the best night of her life while Alex and Rex have one of the hardest. Evan dives into Ad-world and Christian just dives in.

With: Nina Liu as Chloe; Kim Gyngell as Dr. Vander, Torquil Neilson as Jake; Vince Colosimo as Rex; Dai Patterson as Jamie, Martin Grimwood as Brendan, Nikola Dubois as Hat Girl, Rodney Afif as David, Giordano Gangl as Gino, Trent Huen as Junior Registrar, Kate Hansen as Staffer, Ben McDonald as Marty, Winston Brearley as Stewart, Milijana Cancar as Mrs Radosovic

You Can't Always Get What You Want

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Episode 3.03 (47)
February 24, 2003
Written by Christopher Lee
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Christian is spinning out of control despite Evan's attempt to help him. Chloe and Miranda's big night out clubbing doesn't end as planned. Kelly bumps into Nathan — and his new fiancé. Simon opens the new-look Foobar and Gabrielle searches for a new flatmate.

With: Nina Liu as Chloe; Pia Miranda as Talia, Todd McDonald as Nathan; Vince Colosimo as Rex; Ramona Angelico as Junkie Girl, Casey Malady as Shona, Jessica Vidal as Rachel, Elizabeth Sandy as Peta, Katrina Findlay as Jessica, Christine Cato as Detective Sergeant Paculio, Dana Milton as Chloe's Friend #1, Clementine Bastow as Chloe's Friend #2, Michael Roland as Funeral Director

The Way We Are

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Episode 3.04 (48)
March 03, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

After a sexy night of salsa dancing, Gabrielle is closer to Evan than she has ever been.

With: Nina Liu as Chloe; Kim Gyngell as Dr. Vander, Torquil Neilson as Jake, Vince Colosimo as Rex; Fiona Crisp as Katie, Shapoor Batliwalla as Dr Devesh, Rachael Coopes as Suzanna, Pip Sallabank as Aviva, Andrea Swifte as Nurse, Joshua Warren as Boy Patient, Daniel Chenoweth as Boy at Café, Kristina Diaz as Salsa Girl, Christian Drogo as Salsa Man, Dije Arlen as Op Shop Owner

A Square Peg In A Round Hole

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Episode 3.05 (49)
March 10, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Kate Dennis

Evan is given complete control in designing a TV commercial concept. It's the first proper work he's been given and he loves it. When Jake helps Kelly with a bibliography for her university essay, she's smitten. Meanwhile, Gabrielle bravely re-enters the dating game, and Alex questions her career.

With: Nina Liu as Chloe; Kim Gungell as Dr. Vander, Toquil Neilson as Jake; Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Rhys Muldoon as Frank; Vince Colosimo as Rex; Nathan Page as Charlie, Bruce Hughes as Herman, Shapoor Batliwalla as Dr Devesh, Dal Patterson as Jamie, Damian Aylward as Alan, Frank Lotito as Mobile guy, Simon Mallory as Barney, Ruth Green as Pyjama Girl 1, Janine Watson as Pyjama Girl 2, Gerard Cogley as Norman

The Quality Of My Life

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March 17, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Kate Dennis

Alex and Rex are off to London and Kelly is having trouble dealing with their departure. Meanwhile, Tidy is coping with the decision to let a young patient die.

With: Nina Liu as Chloe; Kim Gyngell as Dr. Vander, Torquil Neilson as Jake, Vince Colosimo as Rex; Blake Pittman as Fergus, Lillian Crombie as Lani Watson, Erryn Nundle as Evie Watson, Shapoor Batliwalla as Dr Devesh, Elspeth Ballantyne as Celebrant, James Freemantle as Dr Peter Everingham, Simon Rogers as Doctor 1, Jim Howes as Doctor 2

Note: Claudia Karvan departs

This Is Now

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Episode 3.07 (51)
March 31, 2003
Written by Jacquelin Perske
Directed by Ana Kokkinos

Evan and Kelly's new housemate Marnie turns their lives upside down.

Starring: Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Sibylla Budd, Abi Tucker, Michael Dorman, Spencer McLaren, Dan Spielman, Nina Liu, David Tredinnick

With: Torquil Neilson as Jake, Bruce Hughes as Herman Hegarty; Alexandra Davies as Marnie; Rhys Muldoon as Frank

Note: Nina Liu joins the main cast

The Art of Deception

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April 07, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Ana Kokkinos

Gabrielle discovers Tidy's secret past and Christian welcomes an old girlfriend back from overseas.

Introducing: Gigi Edgley as George
With: Torquil Neilson as Jake, Bruce Hughes as Herman Hegarty; Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Nathan Page as Charlie, Nikola Dubois as Hat Girl

Nature or Nurture?

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Episode 3.09 (53)
April 28, 2003
Written by Liz Doran
Directed by ?

Gabrielle has a crisis as she defends a male flasher. Richie considers an unexpected job offer.

With: Gigi Edgley as George; Torquil Neilson as Jake, Nathan Page as Charlie, Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Rodney Afif as David, Drew Tingwell as Pete, Marcella Russo as Maria, Jonathan Kovac as Gym Bunny, Rebecca Hetherington as Aggie, Gloria Ajenstat as Lawyer, John Osbourne as Chicken Man

Fair Play

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Episode 3.10 (54)
May 05, 2003
Written by Tony McNamara
Directed by ?

Evan seeks justice at his ten-year school reunion. Miranda finds out the truth about her acting career.

With: Gigi Edgley as George; Torquil Neilson as Jake, Nathan Page as Charlie, Victoria Eagger, Joseph Manning, Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Georgie Bax as Alice, Jacob Allan as Stinky, Brett Cousins as Jezza, Shona D'Morei as David Ford's Wife

The Day No Trumpets Sounded

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May 12, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by ?

Kelly really dislikes a Kiwi backpacker that Evan has invited to stay. Miranda wins a Green Card to the U.S.A.

With: Gigi Edgley as George; Kim Gyngell as Dr. Vander, Torquil Neilson as Jake, Lillian Crombie as Lani Watson, Blake Pittman as Fergus, Damien Richardson as Ken; Erryn Nundle as Evie Watson, Ben Schubert as Nurse Michael, Eva Parkin as Dr Everley, Rob McCrossin as CICU Doctor, Andy Orbach as Nurse at Beach, Robyn Arthur as Chemist Assistant

The Innocents

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Episode 3.12 (56)
May 19, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by ?

Evan feels very guilty about Kelly's attack. Kelly finally ends it with Jake. It's Jake's reaction to the fact that his girlfriend was violently assaulted that makes her realise they have no future together. Also, Miranda leaves the gang and heads for the US to pursue her acting career. Tidy lets a young boy die.

With: Gigi Edgley as George; Torquil Neilson as Jake, Nathan Page as Charlie, Lillian Crombie as Lani Watson, Blake Pittman as Fergus, Damien Richardson as Ken, Rhys Muldoon as Frank; Erryn Nundle as Evie Watson, John Targan as Wally, Pauline Whyman as Lillian, Rob McCrossin as CICU Doctor, Cassandra Bouckaert as Fergus' Nurse, Mario Kuveke as Neurologist, Charles Williams as Fergus Family Member 1, Talia Gulpilil as Fergus Family Member 2, Peter Spencer as Ken Lookalike

Note: Abi Tucker's final episode

Great Expectations

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Episode 3.13 (57)
May 26, 2003
Written by ?
Directed by ?

Tidy and Gab take their friendship to a new level. Meanwhile, Richie considers an offer to become a sperm donor.

Starring: Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Sibylla Budd, Nina Liu, Michael Dorman, Spencer McLaren, Dan Spielman, Gigi Edgley, David Tredinnick

With: Nathan Page as Charlie, Pamela Rabe as Luciana, Rhys Muldoon as Frank; Heidi Arena as Sally, Natalie Saleena as Libby, Dana Miltons as Edie, Clementine Bastow as Chloe's friend, Antony Neale as Nicholas, Brietta Rowlands as Erica

Note: Gigi Edgley joins the main cast

The People You Meet

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Episode 3.14 (58)
June 02, 2003
Written by Tony McNamara
Directed by Claudia Karvan

After their disastrous encounter, Gabrielle lays down the post-sex rules to Tidy. Christian is seduced by a close lesbian friend of Chloe's. Richie bites his young co-star. Evan and George go out on a date.

With: Nathan Page as Charlie; Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Rhys Muldoon as Frank; Natalie Saleeba as Libby, Dana Miltons as Edie, Billie Rose Pritchard as Julia, Rebecca Hetherington as Aggie, Tammy McCarthy as Valerie, Adrienne Smith as Girl at Tram Stop, Taneisha Brighton as Jay, Wilhemina Stracke as Floor Manager

Weird Species Man

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Episode 3.15 (59)
June 09, 2003
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Kate Dennis

The boys head off on a fishing expedition where Evan and Christian clash over George, Alex, and fish. A little girl changes Kelly's life.

With: Meg Gardner as Jessie, Tobias Webster as Daniel, Jamie Tonklin as Tidy Double

Be True

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Episode 3.16 (60)
June 23, 2003
Written by Jacqueline Perske
Directed by Kate Dennis

Evan and George don't feel the same way about each other. Richie's quest to become a dad hits an obstacle.

With: Nathan Page as Charlie, Danielle Carter; Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Meg Gardner as Jessie, Ernie Schwartz as Donny Mirklestein, David Musolino as Party Waiter, Dana Miltons as Edie, Clementine Bastow as Edie's Friend, Alan King as Clinic Doctor

The Dark Side

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Episode 3.17 (61)
June 30, 2003
Written by Hamish Wright
Directed by Stuart McDonald

Gabrielle's career hits a crisis point . George discovers how Evan really feels about her. Christian reconnects with an old girlfriend.

With: Pia Miranda as Talia, Nathan Page as Charlie, Jeremy Sims as Neil, Bruce Hughes as Herman; Rodney Afif as David, Alicia Gardner as Judy, Suzannah McDonald as Lily, Nikola Dubois as Hat Girl, Lisa Bailey as Maxine, Graham Jahne as Union Heavy 1, Lance Anderson as Union Heavy 2

Only The Brave, Or The Dumb

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Episode 3.18 (62)
July 07, 2003
Written by Tony McNamara
Directed by Stuart McDonald

Gabrielle hires a lawyer to fight her dismissal and finally comes to realise what she really wants. Evan and Chloe help Kelly run for Student Council.

With: Joseph Manning as David Ford, Nathan Page as Charlie, Jeremy Sims as Neil, Sullivan Stapleton as Justin Davies; Pia Miranda as Talia; Rhys Muldoon as Frank; Helen Mutkins as Student Center Woman, David Hansen as Justin's Mate, Kate Star as Dancer #1, Carolyn Kay as Dancer #2

Outside the Loop

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Episode 3.19 (63)
July 14, 2003
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Daina Reid

Evan declares war on a literary critic who savages his book. Richie receives a royalty cheque so big he doesn't know how to spend it. Christian looks to get into the real estate market.

With: Bruce Hughes as Herman, Katherine Slattery as Tristan; Nathan Page as Charlie, Pia Miranda as Talia, Pamela Rabe as Luciana; Steve Cummins as Gary Barnsley, Gus Kennett as Good Looking Man, Murray Mitchell as Bidder, Tony Pride as Auctioneer

The Saturn Return

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Episode 3.20 (64)
July 28, 2003
Written by Christopher Lee
Directed by Daina Reid

Evan is stunned into action by the return of his muse. Tidy encounters his first love. Frustrated by her unemployment, Gabrielle decides to try for a careen in politics. Simon asks Richie to move out.

Special Guest Star: Claudia Karvan as Alex
With: Nathan Page as Charlie, Sullivan Stapleton as Justin Davies; Pamela Rabe as Luciana, Jeremy Sims as Neil; Rhys Muldoon as Frank; Jesse Spence as Cassie, Ernie Schwartz as Donny, Rebecca Hetherington as Aggie

Playing With Fire

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Episode 3.21 (65)
August 04, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Evan and Alex rekindle their relationship and Gabrielle runs for Federal Parliament. George weighs a job offer against her feelings for Evan. Alex and Kelly are confronted with potentially career-ending mistakes.

Special Guest Star: Claudia Karvan as Alex
With: Kim Gyngell as Dr. Vander, Sullivan Stapleton as Justin Davies, David Roberts as Bruce, Kirrily White as Joanna, Rhys Muldoon as Frank, Melissa Chambers as Robin, Al Quinn as Anaesthetist, Roger Neave as Head Supervisor, Dianne Frey as Supervisor #1, Ashley Evans as Tom, Jay Green as Nordic Prince, Adrienne Sloan as Housewife, Scott Vogel as Working Man, Meg Gardner as Jessie, Tony McGrath as Old Man

Let The Burning Begin

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Episode 3.22 (66)
August 11, 2003
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Roger Hodgman

Gabrielle's election day arrives, while Alex and Evan's relationship changes forever.

Special Guest Star: Claudia Karvan as Alex
With: Diana Glenn, David Roberts as Bruce, Sullivan Stapleton as Justin Davies, Pia Miranda as Talia, Rhys Muldoon as Frank, Vince Colosimo as Rex, Peter Helliar as Celebrity Auctioneer, Melisa Kotsos as Publishing Assistant, Jonathan Hardy as Tribunal Man, Maureen Edwards as Tribunal Woman, Mignon Henne as Newsreader, Alan Kernan as Bidder #1, David Bergen as Bidder #2