Sons and Daughters Season 1
Sons and Daughters was a Logie Award winning Australian soap opera created by Reg Watson and produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation between 1981 and 1987. The first episode aired on Monday, 18 January 1982, during the Christmas/New Year non-ratings period in Sydney and Melbourne, and the official broadcast date of the final episode was 19 August 1987, although this varied across Australia and the final episode was screened in Melbourne on Sunday 27 December 1987. There are 972 half-hour episodes but during the series' original run in Australia, later episodes were shown in an hour-long format and the first pilot episode as shown in Australia was actually a 90-minute special; subsequent screenings have seen that episode split into three half-hours.
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Patricia delivers an ultimatum which has David reeling, but he's forced to cover his emotions at John and Angela's 21st birthday party.
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Angela proves she won't budge in her attitude towards Patricia. Jill becomes aware of Fiona's possessiveness and tries to snap her out of it.
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An achievement of Lynn's meets with disapproval in the Palmer household. Paul reaches a crucial decision.
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Alarming news from Jill forces Rob to tell Angela his secret. Paul is embarrassed by Gayle's recklessness.
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Gordon pops an unexpected question when Barbara comes to dinner. Lynn feels trapped when she witnesses Beryl's new-found independence
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Disturbing news from Fiona adds another twist to Rob's predicament. John finds himself caught in an emotional bind inflicted by Patricia.
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Angela's trip to Sydney turns nightmarish when she's suddenly lumped with a bundle of problems.
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Patricia lashes out in revenge with a possibly disastrous threat for David.
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Fiona interferes when she realizes the consequences of Paul and Gayle's relationship. Angela discovers she was led to believe a lie.
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Devastation looms for Patricia following yet another argument with Kevin.
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David's trip to Sydney brings a nostalgic moment. A confession from Rob upsets Angela.
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Rosie's suggestion provides Paul and Gordon with the impetus to engage in a secret venture. Fiona plays the good samaritan to a lone mother.
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Serious accusations are hurled when David and Patricia argue.
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Disturbing news from Angela places a further strain on Rob.
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A letter from an old friend disturbs Rob. Paul finds there is no easy solution to the mess he's created.
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Patricia persuades David to make an important confession to his family.
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Tragedy strikes for Hal when he reaches his lowest ebb.
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Patricia's successful solution to John and David's work problems draws the three closer together.
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Paul's popularity creates bitter feelings for Wayne. Faced with a harrowing situation, Hal turns to Beryl for support.
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David is shocked to discover the identity of his new boss at the truck depot.
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Rosie proves she's unable to forgive Wayne. Beryl and Hal cement their friendship.
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Hal makes John an offer he can't refuse. David and Beryl face the task of trying to repair their marriage.
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Kevin unwittingly creates a stumbling block for Beryl when she pays a visit on David.
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John gambles with his and Di's future. Paul is forced to use bribery to gain an admission from Wayne.
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Patricia involves a confused John in her predicament with Gordon.
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John pops a unexpected question. A flirtatious game of Gayle's backfires with terrible consequences.
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Gordon plays into Patricia's hands by issuing a fiery ultimatum.
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Bitter allegations are hurled when David and Kevin clash.
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Patricia launches a desperate bid for David's affections.
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Patricia is horrified when Beryl confronts her with the news from Melbourne.
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Gayle makes a decision about her future. There's a surprise for Rob when he reaches Melbourne.
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Beryl unwittingly helps Patricia's longstanding scheme.
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Patricia is forced to change her tactics when she is cornered by Rob.
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A reunion for Rosie with her granddaughter is traumatic. Angela makes a decision about her marriage to Rob.
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John discovers the truth about Di. Angela finds she can't cope with her feelings for Paul.
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The opening of Fiona's riding school at Woombai is jarred by conflict. Beryl proves she is quite an enigma.
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There is pandemonium in the Palmer household as it awaits the arrival of the baby. David realises the hell through which Beryl has gone.
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An outing for the Palmers and Jill is sensationally interrupted.
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John is foiled by the new love of his life. Patricia sees Angela and Rob's problems as a perfect excuse to see David.
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Patricia's evil scheme pays off when she sees the rift in Angela and Rob's marriage.
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Trouble at the truck depot puts David's job on the line.
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Jill's proposed visit to Melbourne creates conflict between Kevin and Lynn.
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Paul reaches a crucial decision. John takes a gamble on changing Beryl's mind.
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Patricia ropes Angela into a scheme to influence Paul.
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It's an embarrassing moment for Patricia when Paul confronts her with the truth.
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Beryl makes a final decision about her marriage.
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Tragedy in the Palmer family heals the rift between David and Kevin.
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Angela and Rob's honeymoon happiness is shattered by an emotional crisis.
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A catastrophe strikes David when he returns to Melbourne.
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Patricia is devastated when she discovers Paul's true identity.
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A happy event is marred by an unexpected tragedy.
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An emergency causes Beryl to postpone her departure for Sydney.
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An emotional milestone for David and John heralds a new understanding.
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John is shattered when he overhears a private conversation. Patricia undertakes to humiliate Barbara.
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There's a tender moment between Kevin and Lynn as they resolve their differences.
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Rosie bears the brunt of Patricia's viciousness.
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Divided feelings create an emotional crisis for Angela.
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Fiona is astounded to learn the truth about Paul. Conflict arises between David and Beryl over Patricia's ultimatum.
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Patricia's arrival in Melbourne throws Angela and Rob's wedding arrangements into turmoil.
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Patricia and Gordon's marriage is threatened by accusations of distrust.
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Angela and Rob's plans for the future are foiled by an untimely arrival. Wayne's not too subtle scheming meets with disapproval.
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An unexpected offer of employment brings Paul closer to the Hamilton's than he intended.
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There's a reversal of fortune for the Palmer family and mystery surrounds the identity of Fiona's visitor.
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Beryl receives some distressing news from Sydney. Rivalry between Gordon and David over Angela's wedding ends in a bitter confrontation.
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Fiona is suspicious of Hal's motives. John fears for Angela's safety.
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Wayne accidentally stumbles on to some valuable information about Patricia. A show of affection throws Jill into emotional turmoil.
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Wayne bluffs his way out of a tight corner. Angela is faced with a decision which could jeopardize her engagement.
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Kevin's popularity at the school social brings turbulence into his marriage. An uninvited caller threatens Jill.
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Susan's long awaited dream comes true. Angela's attitude jeopardizes the engagement. Fiona shocks Gordon with the truth about Patricia.
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Gordon is furious when he discovers the identity of Woombia's new owner. Rob is hurt by Angela's heated rejection of his generous gesture.
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Fiona is mortified by the bitterness of Angela's attack. Catastrophe strikes at the Palmer household when least expected.
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An unexpected proposal of marriage is met with laughter. Lynn's traumatic experience teaches Kevin a lesson.
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Lynn's fears are realised when she returns home unexpectedly David's visit to Pentridge comes too late.
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Prue finds the ice on which she's treading is thinner than she thought. Noel's breaking and entering spells trouble for the Palmer family.
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John and Angela finally come to an understanding on Prue. Patricia reveals her secret to Charlie and their scheming brings turmoil to the Hamilton household.
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Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.
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John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.
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Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.
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Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the Will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Angela.
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Jill is shattered by Fiona's cold-hearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.
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Kevin's journalistic ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.
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Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.
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Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.
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Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.
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The Hamilton's empire is on the verge of collapse and its fate lies in the hands of one person.
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Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.
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Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.
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Susan's blindspot about Noel puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive attitude shocks Rob.
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Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.
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Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lynn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.
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Rob's arrival at the Hamilton house gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reation to her good news.
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Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.
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Prue and Angela vie for John's attention. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculation.
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Jill's amazing revelation as to Fiona's whereabouts, infuriates Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.
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Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage breakup.
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Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.
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A showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property evolves.
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Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.
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Kevin counts the cost of leaving home.
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Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.
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Fiona and Patricia's temporary alliance starts to crumble.
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David faces up to his responsibilities as head of the house.
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Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.
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David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.
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David gets more than he bargains for when he tackes Kevin about his moodiness.
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Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.
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A careless conversation threatens to destroy relation- ships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a lady friend to Woombai.
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Patricia fights to regain her influence on Angela. A parting for Fiona and Jill.
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Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.
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Patricia is frightened to learn how much Mick knows. David has to try to forget the ties that bind him to the past.
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The day of final decision arrives for David. Mick loses control and lashes out.
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Angela finds separation from John unbearable and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.
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David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully- laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.
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John unwittingly assists Patricia in extracting a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision that shocks his friends.
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Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement where Jill is concerned. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.
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Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and to unexpected concerns.
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Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.
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Beryl's arrival threatens Patricia's hopes of happiness with David. Angela tries to ignore her feelings for John as her affection for Mick grows.
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Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears about David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.
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News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.
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Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.
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David and Patricia find themselves on opposite sides of the fence over Patricia's attempt to control the workers at Woombai. Rosie's antagonism threatens to undermine Patricia's authority.
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An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.
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There is an unexpected arrival at Fiona's property. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news of the family's future.
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Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.
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Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.
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David's job offer in Sydney rekindles Beryl's old fears. The day of reckoning arrives for Bill and Susan. Wayne finds the road to recovery is not always paved with success.
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Gordon faces the violent anger of his workers. Bill Todd's trial commences. David's decision to move to Sydney gives Beryl more cause for concern.
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Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.
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A national transport strike causes problems for both the Hamiltons and the Palmers. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.
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Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.
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An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realise her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.
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A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.
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The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.
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John is reluctant to be Kevin's best man as it will mean partnering Angela at the wedding. Jill's dedication to Wayne affects her job.
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As Wayne's affairs deteriorate help comes from an unexpected source. Beryl must cope with David's confused feelings over Patricia. John receives a surprise job offer.
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David returns from Sydney and takes his dissatisfaction out on Beryl.
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Angela and John realise they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.
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Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.
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Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.
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Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.
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Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.
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David is forced to face his past while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.
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Patricia's stay at "Wombai" turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.
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Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.
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Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.
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Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.
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Angela is reuinted with her real father.
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Patricia makes a major decision about her future.
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Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.
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David and John are at odds over John's future, and Angela leaves home for good.
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Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill re-establish their friendship.
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Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.
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John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.
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John realises he can't hide any longer.
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Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.
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Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.
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Fiona lets her temper get the better of her causing Patricia to realise the truth about John's identity.
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Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.
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Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.
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A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela in a difficult position.
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On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.
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Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.
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Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.
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Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.
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John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.
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A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.
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The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.
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John rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons.
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Angela's determination to keep seeing John angers her mother and alarms Fiona.
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John's disappearance causes strouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.
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Fiona helps John with taking on a new identity; Angela celebrates her birthday at a party organised by her mother.
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John experiences a strange incident and ends up letting go of a pulley at work, which results in him being fired.
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A chance meeting revives the link between the Hamiltons in Sydney, and the Palmers in Melbourne.
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