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The Best Episodes of Satisfaction

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Set in and around 232, an up-market city brothel, Satisfaction reveals the world of five high class escorts and their manager as they juggle the pressures of their private lives with their secret profession.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 8 - Cyclone Chloe
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Cyclone Chloe

    S2:E8

    Trying to avoid connection to Terence and ordered by Fiona to stay away from 232, Lauren is lying low but realises her greatest fear is her children finding out she is a sex-worker. She decides it is time to tell them what she does and books a trip to LA. Rattled by her strong sexual connection to Jack, Heather sets out to confirm that her lesbian tendencies are still firmly in place. Chloe questions her relationship with Josh as he returns from the tour.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Shelley Birse

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  2. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 1 - Amy
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Amy

    S3:E1

    Tough financial times threaten 232 and two new girls will upset the order of life in the brothel. There's Amy, an upstart uni student who'll do whatever it takes to keep the customers coming back; in doing so ruffling quite a few feathers. And Tess, a former high-powered PA who has a surprising motivation for becoming a working girl.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  3. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 3 - Out of Tune
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Out of Tune

    S3:E3

    Bernie, an off-kilter fetish client of Heather's lands at 232 wanting to see her. Desperate to get rid of him, Nat makes a false promise to find him a replacement, but Bernie's not going to go away that easily. In the pursuit of normal couple dating, Sean takes Nat to the movies where she's like a fish out of water. While Sean thinks it's fun, Nat finds it excruciating. The concept of 'us' is not something that sits comfortably with her and she tells Sean she wants an open relationship.

    Director:Sian Davies
    Writer:Samantha Winston

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  4. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 10 - Spilt Kisses
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Spilt Kisses

    S2:E10

    With Sean's intentions now out in the open, fantasy and reality are blurring for Nat. Provoked by a particularly intimate gesture from Sean, Nat realises she needs to make a step towards a real human connection. Mark refuses to accept that, given particular circumstances, things are over with Mel, while Chloe is missing Bonnie more than ever and discovers her daughter is feeling the same. Meanwhile, after returning home into the eye of a media storm, Lauren is introduced into high society by Mel - and she is treated like a star.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Samantha Winston

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  5. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 6 - Staples, Guns and Roses
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Staples, Guns and Roses

    S3:E6

    Sean's out on his own with some friends: Alice, Steve and client-come-friend, Jemima. He lets his guard down more than usual, drinking, drugging and partying into the wee hours and wakes up the next day, remembering very little — but knowing they had some pretty wild sex. Feeling angry at Sean and realising their differences are insurmountable, Nat manipulates a situation with Bernie which sees Sean bust in on their session. But it opens the way for honest discussion about the state of their relationship and the restrictions it places on both of them.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Jo Martino

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  6. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 7 - Playthings
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Playthings

    S3:E7

    Following a visit to the doctor, the reality that he was unknowingly penetrated hits home for Sean. Discounting Steve as the culprit confirms Jemima's claims; Alice is the perpetrator. However when Sean attempts to make her accountable, she denies responsibility. When Nat learns of the incident and follows it up with Sean, she urges him to continue to push Alice for the truth. Once again Alice fails to relent which sees Sean threatening blackmail unless she admits to the attack. Tess's regular client, Turnball, returns and she finds herself getting involved in his family problems. Tess seems to be falling into the same routine she had with Daniel; investing unnecessary energy in a no-win situation.

    Director:Ken Cameron
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  7. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 2 - Tess
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Tess

    S3:E2

    Nat offers Tess, a good looking advertising PA, a job but Tess thinks she's joking but aside from that, she's happily ensconced where she is. Assistant and mistress to Daniel, CEO of the advertising agency, Tess isn't looking to move on; even though she has a niggling sense Daniel will never be hers exclusively. She's forced to confront her future however when Daniel's commitments to his family take priority over her needs. She finds her way back into 232 where a conversation with Lauren piques her interest in sex-work. She's picked up men in bars so she's comfortable having sex with strangers. She decides to give it a go. Amy continues to be a thorn in Lauren's side. Lauren decides to ignore her, but it just incites Amy further, making her even bolder in her attempts to grab attention.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Roger Simpson

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  8. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 8 - Zipless
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Zipless

    S1:E8

    Tippi embarks on an unusual adventure with a long term client. Mel finds a significant amount of money mysteriously deposited in her bank account and is further perplexed when she's faced with Nick's shady past.

    Director:Ken Cameron
    Writer:Fiona Seres

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  9. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 9 - Paying For It
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Paying For It

    S1:E9

    Chloe, Bonnie and Josh decide to try counselling to help with the problems in their relationships which leads to an unexpected proposal from Josh. One of Mel's former lovers returns to make a claim on her, while Lauren's ex-husband Phil returns to sell the family home.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  10. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 6 - Gene Therapy
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Gene Therapy

    S2:E6

    While Mel's life seems to be unraveling, the arrival of her mother, Gillian, only adds to her distress. When Gillian discovers Sean is now on the game, she offers him money to start a new career — something she never did for Mel. Lauren's job with Terence is becoming increasingly complicated, while Heather meets a married couple — Jack and Eloise — who want a threesome. It's the first time Heather's ever been paid to have sex with a woman.

    Director:Catriona McKenzie
    Writer:Shelley Birse

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  11. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 7 - All Those Monkeys
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #11 - All Those Monkeys

    S2:E7

    Terence suspects Lauren is a sex-worker, but just as Lauren realises she now has feelings for Terence, he suffers a heart-attack and Lauren's left in an almighty mess. A sex worker, in a hotel room with a dying politician - what on earth is she supposed to do? Meanwhile, with Mum gone, Mel and Sean kick back and enjoy the peace. But Gillian is closer than they think - she's hanging around 232 and Heather's troubled when she has a spectacular orgasm with Jack - the first time it has happened with a man.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  12. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 4 - Lauren Rising
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #12 - Lauren Rising

    S1:E4

    Heather and Ally decide they want a baby, using Ally's goofy friend Gary. However Gary's new partner Edie doesn't want him to help out and brings in lawyers. Heather ends up devising a unusual solution which leaves Ally confused.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Katherine Thomson

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  13. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 9 - Apples
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Apples

    S2:E9

    Mel has a new client, Marc, who is very young and very eager. Confident, fun, and with access to plenty of money he makes her feel invigorated and is precisely the frivolous diversion Mel needs in her life at the moment. Nat becomes aware she has feelings for Sean and Heather's having trouble disengaging from Jack, overwhelmed by the heterosexual feelings he continues to unleash in her.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Samantha Winston

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  14. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 5 - A Good Eye For Shoes
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #14 - A Good Eye For Shoes

    S2:E5

    Lauren is approached by Fiona, the wife of upcoming politician Terence O'Neil, to seduce her husband. Gleaning Fiona's motivation is to control her husband, Lauren's curiosity gets the better of her and she accepts the job. Mel receives a visit from Tippi's mum, who forces her to question her role in Tippi's life. Josh leaves on tour with his band, and Chloe has a very enjoyable session with Bill who surprisingly doesn't want sex.

    Director:Catriona McKenzie
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  15. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 4 - Sheik Your Booty
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Sheik Your Booty

    S3:E4

    A memory from the past, coupled with the growing health worries, see Mel's uncertainty about her future begin to manifest in the most unusual ways. But then she is made an offer to run a brothel in Abu Dhabi. Sean has a client whose husband likes to watch her have sex. It's disturbing to Sean and when he and Nat argue about the weirdness of the situation, it further highlights their sexual differences.

    Director:Sian Davies
    Writer:Shelley Birse

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  16. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 5 - Non Standard Package
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Non Standard Package

    S3:E5

    Amy agrees to a date with a customer after hours and gets into a sticky situation. Daniel continues to pursue Tess, as she struggles to assert herself and set the boundaries of work and play. While Sean is busier than ever, as a pool boy tempting rich cougars, has him questioning what Nat is after.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Meaghan Smith

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  17. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 10 - Slaying The Goat
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Slaying The Goat

    S1:E10

    News that 232 is on the market inspires Lauren to lobby the girls to form a syndicate and as Nick prepares to set up house with Mel, an unexpected visitor from his past changes the course of Nick's life.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  18. Satisfaction Season 3 Episode 10 - Lifesavers
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Lifesavers

    S3:E10

    Lauren's drinking is taking an alarming turn. A blackout sees her arrive home drunk in the back of the cab. When the police arrive on her doorstep with the news her car was found abandoned and smashed, she finds herself inadvertently withholding information which results in the police thinking her car was stolen. What Lauren comes to remember is quite different — and damaging. She got drunk, drove her car, careened it into a public place and travelled home passed out in a taxi. Mel lands back at 232 with a huge surprise. She's adopted a baby. Something which has happened swiftly and, judging from her nervousness, a role she's not all together convinced she's ready for. Sean however discovers he has a natural instinct with the baby and so, well aware of Mel's insecurities, offers to venture back to Abu Dhabi to help her settle into motherhood.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Shelley Birse

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  19. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 3 - What Do You Love
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #19 - What Do You Love

    S2:E3

    Mel receives an untimely visit from her brother Sean, whose arrival in her life usually signals trouble. Tippi invites Sean to look around 232 and meeting Nat makes his head spin and he begins to consider a career change. Tippi has a frightening session with Martin whilst Lauren has a surprising encounter with her ex-husband's best friend Max. Trying to remain buoyant, Chloe prepares Bonnie for boarding school.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Samantha Winston

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  20. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 1 - Running Girl
    6.9/10(59 votes)

    #20 - Running Girl

    S1:E1

    Satisfaction is a Showcase Original Presentation about friendships, family, lust and love and is unlike anything seen on Australian television. Set in and around 232, an up-market city brothel, it reveals the world of five high-class escorts and their manager as they juggle the pressures of their private lives with their secret profession.

    Director:Ken Cameron
    Writer:Roger Simpson

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  21. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 2 - Mrs Hyde
    6.9/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Mrs Hyde

    S1:E2

    High class escort Mel finds herself challenged by Johnny Lake, a rock star client with a huge ego and some damaging sexual problems. Seeking out her elusive lover Tim, who suggests she come away with him, Mel is tempted by the security of someone she knows and loves.

    Director:Ken Cameron
    Writer:Fiona Seres

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  22. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 2 - Pony Girl
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Pony Girl

    S2:E2

    A new client forces Heather to realise that beneath her liberal facade she does have certain boundaries. Spurred on by a car salesman client and looking for some adventure, Lauren buys herself a new car and becomes a lead foot. Tippi takes on Martin, a client who made Chloe distinctly uncomfortable, and whilst working at 232 fixing the sound-system, Josh is confronted by the reality of Chloe's work. Sensing he's troubled, Tippi's on hand to distract him.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Samantha Winston

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  23. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 1 - Last Look
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Last Look

    S2:E1

    With the first season's shattering conclusion, Season 2 finds the girls of Satisfaction picking up the pieces - where rivalry abounds, secrets are uncovered and futures questioned. Back to work, and with the introduction of a new escort, 232 continues to service its clients like never before - yet behind the thin professional veil, relationships are tested and the boundaries of love crossed.

    Director:Paul Moloney
    Writer:Matt Ford

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  24. Satisfaction Season 2 Episode 4 - Playground
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Playground

    S2:E4

    Haunted by her encounter with Martin, Tippi becomes involved with a sexually dysfunctional client, Zoron, who invites her away for the weekend. Tippi sees it as an opportunity for them both to forget their troubles; but the outcome couldn't be further from the truth. Chloe is relieved when Josh stops working at 232, while Lauren's ex-husband Phil threatens to tell their kids about her sex-work. Sean confesses to Mel he is now a sex-worker, leaving her furious with Nat.

    Director:Steve Jodrell
    Writer:Jo Martino

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  25. Satisfaction Season 1 Episode 6 - Family
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Family

    S1:E6

    Tippi realises that their's no room for Aiden in her life. Alex offers some support to pregnant Heather. Nick helps Mel with a legal matter.

    Director:Daina Reid
    Writer:Roger Simpson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cyclone Chloe" is the best rated episode of "Satisfaction". It scored 8.3/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Daniel Nettheim and written by Shelley Birse, it aired on 1/20/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Amy".