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Seasons: 13
Total Episodes: 932
Creators: James Davern
Networks: Network Ten , Seven Network
Status: Ended
First Air Date: Nov 18, 1981
Recent Air Date: Nov 5, 1994
Run Time: m
In Production: No
Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
Website: Link
Production Companies: JNP Productions
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Episodes
Episode 1
18 November 1981 - In General Practice (1)
A pregnant woman from out of town admits herself to Wandin Valley Hospital with signs of foetal distress. Despite his reluctance, Terence is forced to operate when another doctor is unable to reach the town in time. Delivering a baby girl, the hospital staff are surprised by Mrs Myers' disinterest and apathy toward her daughter, whom she says is ""not mine"". Meanwhile, Simon has to refuse local girl Jenny Secombe's request for the birth control pill. At fifteen, Jenny needs parental consent to obtain the pill, but is afraid to ask her father. Shirley finds she is receiving unwanted attention from the recently widowed Frank Gilroy, while Simon continues to pursue Vicky, despite her insistence that they remain friends.
Episode 2
19 November 1981 - In General Practice (2)
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Episode 3
25 November 1981 - Town Tragedy (1)
Ladies' Auxiliary President and part-time hospital administrator Elaine MacKay is killed in a car accident at the Five Mile Bridge. As the town grapples with the loss, speculation begins as to why Elaine was in a car with her husband's friend—Ian Sutton—heading out of town. Molly and Brendan Jones arrive in town.
Episode 4
26 November 1981 - Town Tragedy (2)
Frank awaits Peter Gleeson's blood results to see if he was driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident that killed Elaine MacKay occured. Gossip begins to circulate in town that Ian and Eliane were having an affair. Andy, increasingly speculative as to why Elaine was traveling in Ian's car (which was heading to Sydney), goes to see Ian in the hospital. Molly adjusts to nights alone on the farm.
Episode 5
02 December 1981 - The Itinerants (1)
Tension is high between some members of the community and the seasonal fruit pickers, who are in town for the orange harvest. While making a house call at the Cameron farm, Terence spots one of the picker's children, Lexy Popovich. At first thinking that the child has malnutrition (because of his swollen stomach), Terence comes to the conclusion that the child has a hydatic cyst. After much convincing, Lexy's mother Sandra allows Terence to operate. The operation is a success. However, Sandra—who is attempting to hold down her job, regularly visit Lexy at the hospital, and, resultingly, is not taking adequate care of her health—collaspes whilst working. Meanwhile, Shirley tries to dissuade Frank's interest in her by cooking for him (showing, she thinks, that she would be a bad wife). However, the plan backfires when Frank announces that he can cook and proceeds to whip up a gourmet meal.
Episode 6
03 December 1981 - The Itinerants (2)
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Episode 7
09 December 1981 - They Shoot Cows? (1)
Simon meets former nurse Emily Page, who knew his grandfather Charlie. Befriending Emily—who is beginning to feel the effects of crippling arthritis—he is shocked to learn that she plans to commit suicide when she feels the illness has progressed to such a point that living would constitute a burden to those around her. Terence persuades Pat Turner to admit her belligerent father Artie to the hospital so that she can have a long-overdue vacation. While at the hospital, Artie engages in a war of wills with his nurse, Brendan. Bill Ferguson continues to visit Sandra at the hospital. Molly buys an old, sick cow, much to the disappointment of Vicky.
Episode 8
10 December 1981 - They Shoot Cows? (2)
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Episode 9
16 December 1981 - Coming Home (1)
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Episode 10
17 December 1981 - Coming Home (2)
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Episode 11
23 December 1981 - Secrets (1)
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Episode 12
24 December 1981 - Secrets (2)
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Episode 13
30 December 1981 - Alternatives (1)
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Episode 14
31 December 1981 - Alternatives (2)
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Episode 15
05 January 1982 - Golden Fleece (1)
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Episode 16
06 January 1982 - Golden Fleece (2)
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Episode 17
12 January 1982 - Teamwork (1)
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Episode 18
13 January 1982 - Teamwork (2)
The team at the hospital - with the help of Shirley, Frank, Vicky, and Robert Bowen - work together to treat the passengers of the bus accident. Molly confronts the bank manager about her loan. After burning his hands at the accident scene, Frank moves in with Shirley and Vicky so that Shirley can take care of him. Robert expresses some reserved praise for Simon.
Episode 19
19 January 1982 - Suffer Children (1)
Vicky secures a high-profile job treating a Yarraman colt trained by Neil Stephens, but worries that Stephens is excessively pushing his reluctant daughter Robin into constant showjumping training. Meanwhile, Terence becomes concerned about Neil's wife Jill, who requests that Terence sterilize her. Simon suspects that a young girl is being physically abused by her father. Molly decides to go into business breeding turkeys. Marta spends an evening at Terence's vineyard with Alex Popovich. Shirley helps Frank work on his article for the Horticultural Society.
Episode 20
20 January 1982 - Suffer Children (2)
After Robin is admitted to hospital as the result of her horse-riding accident, Simon searches for the truth about the previous injuries - which were treated by Terence - that become apparent on her X-rays. Molly decides to start business as a yabbi farmer. Marta's friendship with Alex continues to deepen, with Alex gifting her with a wood-carving of The General. Shirley's attempts to get Frank to move back into his own house with a farewell dinner backfire.
Episode 21
26 January 1982 - Mates (1)
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Episode 22
27 January 1982 - Mates (2)
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Episode 23
02 February 1982 - Agrophobic Sons & Other Lovers (1)
Terence comes to the aid of a woman suffering from agoraphobia. Molly assists at the veterinary practice when Vicky falls ill, while Simon uses this as an opportunity to get closer to her. A three-year-old child is treated by the team after falling off a moving plough. Shirley continues to replace her craving for cigarettes with food. Marta learns that the Hospital Workers' Union has advised workers to strike for a pay rise, leaving only the medical staff to run the hospital.
Episode 24
03 February 1982 - Agrophobic Sons & Other Lovers (2)
Shirley, Molly, and Vicky assist at the hospital during the strike. Simon performs his first operation in the valley on Kathy Pieri. However, what is at first thought to be an appendicitis turns out to be something quite different. Terence worries that problems at home may be the cause of Brett Morgan's anxiety and inability to study or sleep. Vicky becomes upset when Terence refers to his wife in Sydney.
Episode 25
09 February 1982 - I Know Where She's Gone (1)
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Episode 26
10 February 1982 - I Know Where She's Gone (2)
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Episode 27
10 August 1982 - No Apparent Reason (1)
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Episode 28
11 August 1982 - No Apparent Reason (2)
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Episode 29
07 September 1982 - The Second Deadly Sin (1)
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Episode 30
08 September 1982 - The Second Deadly Sin (2)
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Episode 31
14 September 1982 - The Seeds of Discontent (1)
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Episode 32
15 September 1982 - The Seeds of Discontent (2)
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Episode 33
21 September 1982 - Sign of Affection (1)
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Episode 34
22 September 1982 - Sign of Affection (2)
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Episode 35
28 September 1982 - Field of Thunder (1)
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Episode 36
29 September 1982 - Field of Thunder (2)
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Episode 37
05 October 1982 - The Push (1)
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Episode 38
06 October 1982 - The Push (2)
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Episode 39
12 October 1982 - Acts of Kindness (1)
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Episode 40
13 October 1982 - Acts of Kindness (2)
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Episode 41
19 October 1982 - A Human Reaction (1)
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Episode 42
20 October 1982 - A Human Reaction (2)
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Episode 43
26 October 1982 - Show Down (1)
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Episode 44
27 October 1982 - Show Down (2)
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Episode 45
02 November 1982 - Pie in the Sky (1)
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Episode 46
03 November 1982 - Pie in the Sky (2)
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Episode 47
09 November 1982 - Stirring the Possum (1)
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Episode 48
10 November 1982 - Stirring the Possum (2)
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Episode 49
16 November 1982 - Cup Fever (1)
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Episode 50
17 November 1982 - Cup Fever (2)
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