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The Accident

Episode 2.01
Thu, June 26, 2014
624,000 viewers (19th)
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Jonathan Brough

When a family member is involved in a horrific accident, Chai Li races home to Australia. Caroline returns to work and Bernadette receives her gene test results.

Starring: Justine Clarke as Bernadette, Shane Jacobson as Luce, William McInnes as Matt, Stephen Curry as Herb, Michelle Vergara Moore as Chai Li, Claudia Karvan as Caroline

Guest Starring: Tony Barry as Ray, Sue Jones as Rosa, Cheree Cassidy as Alice, Dave Lawson as Julian; Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Conrad Coleby as Brad Masters, Milijana Cancar as Genetic Counsellor, Zoe Boesen as Carmody's Teacher, Gabrielle Brennan as Comedy Club Patron, Luke McGregor as Luke McGregor, Maria Coviello as School Office Administrator, Sue-Ellen Shook as Mother, Cierra Shook as Daughter, Lily Hall as Daughter's Voice, John Mahoney as Ray Double

Notes: Star's real-life health crisis impacts storylines..., Tony Barry interview

The Family Tree

Episode 2.02
Thu, July 03, 2014
642,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Jonathan Brough

Caroline finds herself alone with an unwell Alice. Bernadette grapples with the choices she must make in light of her gene results and Luce starts working on a performance idea.

Guest Starring: Tony Barry as Ray, Sue Jones as Rosa, Anita Hegh as Maryanne, Cheree Cassidy as Alice, Jessica McNamee as Lisa Montego, Dave Lawson as Julian, Mike McLeish as Micky Mack, Nicola Parry as Andrea, Dion Williams as Lachie, Luke McGregor as Luke McGregor, Catherine McClements as Diana Southey; Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Benjamin Hoetjes as Nathan Tzanavaras, Loren de Jong as Nurse, Christopher Broadstock as Doctor, Selma Danculovic as After School Carer, Rohan Mirchandaney as Waiter, Glendon Moren as Charlie Bradfield, Brayden Moren as Jack Bradfield, Peter Bee as Lisa's Band, Jules Pascoe as Lisa's Band, Jimmy Beary as Carmody Double

The Negotiation

Episode 2.03
Thu, July 10, 2014
609,000 viewers (20th)
Written by Ursula Cleary
Directed by Tori Garrett

Matt prepares to negotiate the biggest deal of his career but his own legal negotiations with Caroline aren't going to well. Ray is fitted with a prosthetic leg and later surprises Rosa at a fun family dinner at the bowls club. Luce's show rehearsals are going well.

Guest Starring: Tony Barry as Ray, Sue Jones as Rosa, Cheree Cassidy as Alice, Jessica McNamee as Lisa Montego, Conrad Coleby as Brad Masters, Nicholas Bell as Caroline's Lawyer, Nicola Parry as Andrea, Dion Williams as Lachie, Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Peta Doodson as Matt's Lawyer, Damien Aylward as Prothetist, Nigel Rose as Physiotherapist, Ian Bliss as Tony Bridges, Stephen Hall as Mark Souris; Daniel Gordon, Myles White & Paul Williamson as Jazz Trio

The Choice

Episode 2.04
Thu, July 17, 2014
593,000 viewers (20th)
Written by Kris Mrksa
Directed by Tori Garrett

Bernadette and Luce tell Georgie about the gene results. Chai Li and Herb struggle to find common ground while Bernadette strikes up a friendship with an attractive new gym teacher. Luce's show is falling to pieces and Bernadette makes a decision in relation to having the BRCA1 gene.

Guest Starring: Anita Hegh as Maryanne, Jessica McNamee as Lisa Montego, Dominic Allburn as Spencer, Mike McLeish as Micky Mack, Pia Miranda as Kristen, Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Malorie O'Neill as Julia, Zach Butson as Student, Cate Commisso as Photographer, Kate Denborough as Anaesthetist, Jacklyn Bassanelli as Hospital Nurse, Ella Rogers as Theatre Nurse, Steve Kelly as Theatre Nurse

The Dream

Episode 2.05
Thu, July 24, 2014
616,000 viewers (16th)
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Sian Davies

Luce is excited about his upcoming one night only performance. The venue is locked in and tickets are being snapped up due to Lisa's star status, however rehearsals aren't going so well. Lisa is constantly late and seems to fight Luce creatively every step of the way, so he fires her.

Bernadette has gone into menopause. Despite some uncomfortable symptoms she feels good about her decision to have surgery; she feels at peace. Caroline attends work drinks with Julian where Caroline tells QC Diana Southey about a difficult mandatory sentencing case she's working on.

Chai Li is helping Ray practise walking with his new leg. He confides in Chai Li about his recurring nightmares about Vietnam. She suggests he speak to a counsellor but Ray is very resistant.

Guest Starring: Tony Barry as Ray, Sue Jones as Rosa, Anita Hegh as Maryanne, Jessica McNamee as Lisa Montego, Mike McLeish as Micky Mack, Dave Lawson as Julian, Catherine McClements as Diana Southey; Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Natasha Herbert as Alyssa, Gloria Ajenstat as Thea, Claudia Ferrieri as Emma, Lola Orlando as Amelia Southey, Steve Bedwell as Nick Kingsley, Will McLachlan as Counsellor, Peter Jurcic as Veteran 1, Charlie Schneeberger as Veteran 2, Laura Liu as Vietnamese Girl, JP Shilo as Guitarist, Rosie Westbrook as Bass Player, Hugo Cran as Drummer

The Birthday Dinner

Episode 2.06
Thu, July 31, 2014
583,000 viewers (12th)
Written by Kris Mrksa
Directed by Fiona Banks

Herb takes his mother in after he discovers she has been evicted. Frances, Tully and Carmody compete in the cross country race. Matt reluctantly attends a speed dating event and Herb pitches a partnership with Luce.

Guest Starring: Tony Barry as Ray, Sue Jones as Rosa, Tony Nikolakopoulos as Anton, Tina Bursill as Lenore, Catherine McClements as Diana Southey; Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Nicole Nabout as Zara, Nick Mitchell as Stig, Colin Lane as Speed Dating MC, Blessing Mokgohloa as Electronics Store Manager, Ben Chisholm as Sports Teacher, David Kambouris as Centrelink Officer, William Prescott as Electronics Store Customer, Tim Carney as Police Officer

The Man on the Bus

Episode 2.07
Thu, August 07, 2014
620,000 viewers (15th)
Written by Ursula Cleary
Directed by Sian Davies

On a bus ride home from Luna Park the Tivollis witness an ugly incident when two youths harass another young man. Tensions brew between Caroline and Bernadette whilst working on a project together and Herb takes care of Lenore's affairs.

Guest Starring: Sue Jones as Rosa, Anita Hegh as Maryanne, Calen MacKenzie as Jesse, Catherine McClements as Diana Southey; Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Arthur Giamalidis as Youth on Bus, Thomas Hatchman as Youth on Bus, Tiffany Foley as Girl on Bus, Robert Pham as Victim on Bus, Roger Neave as Older Man, Lucienne Di Tempora as Doctor, Fleur Dean as Dress Shop Assistant, Nicole Nolan as Funeral Home Attendant, Shelby Durant & India Townsend as School Girls, Robert Manion as Teenage Boy, Jimmy Beary as Carmody Double

The Proposal

Episode 2.08 (finale)
Thu, August 14, 2014
638,000 viewers (13th)
Written by Judi McCrossin
Directed by Fiona Banks

Georgie is caught with marijuana, Caroline and Diana receive great news in relation to their case, and Herb and Chai Li help organise a surprise event for Bernadette.

Guest Starring: Tony Barry as Ray, Sue Jones as Rosa, Anita Hegh as Maryanne, Mike McLeish as Micky Mack, Pia Miranda as Kristen, Catherine McClements as Diana Southey; Elise MacDougall as Georgie, Frances McGahey as Frances, Tully McGahey as Tully, Thomas Fisher as Carmody, Jenny Zhou as Sophie Tanner, Jessica Sofarnos as Ruby, Jane Bayly as Georgie's School Principal, Jolyon James as Dance Instructor, Jenny Seedsman as Job Interviewer, Sophie Sardi as Mrs Jacobs, Lyall Brooks as Prosecutor, Joseph Capraro as Police Officer, Josephine Chang as Sophie's Mum, Gayle Blackmore as Celebrant, Tim Keegan as Double Bass, Adrian Whitehead as Keyboard, Jacob Cole as Guitar

Note: The Time of Our Lives has been cancelled and will not return for a third series