The Worst Episodes of SeaChange

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   #1 - Something Rich and Strange

   S1:E15/10/1998

   In one day successful city lawyer, Laura Gibson's world falls apart. Laura grabs at a position as magistrate in a small coastal town and with two bewildered kids in tow sets off to change their lives forever.

   Director:Michael Carson

   Writer:Andrew Knight

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   Director:Michael Carson

   Writer:Andrew Knight
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   #2 - Full Fathom Five

   S1:E25/17/1998

   Laura's first days in Pearl Bay are a far cry from life in the city she has left behind. As the new magistrate she flounders, ill-equipped to deal with the idiosyncrasies of local residents.

   Director:Michael Carson

   Writer:Deb Cox

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   Director:Michael Carson

   Writer:Deb Cox
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   #3 - A Matter of Taste

   S1:E35/24/1998

   Meredith's niece, Carmen, breezes into town and announces she's not only pregnant but also facing criminal charges for obtaining goods by deception as a restaurant reviewer.

   Director:Ray Argall

   Writer:Deb Cox

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   Director:Ray Argall

   Writer:Deb Cox
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   #4 - The Official Story

   S1:E45/31/1998

   Laura's puzzled by the town's attempts to guide her judgement when faced in court by an admired resident who turns out to have a very shady past.

   Director:Ray Argall

   Writers:Doug MacLeod, Andrew Knight

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   Director:Ray Argall

   Writers:Doug MacLeod, Andrew Knight
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   #5 - The Fellowship of the Suit

   S1:E56/7/1998

   Laura's sister, Trudi, visits Pearl Bay to heal the rift caused by her affair with Jack. Her attention is diverted to Dan who may well fall for her charm as every other male in town appears to have.

   Director:Ali Ali

   Writer:Andrew Knight

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   Director:Ali Ali

   Writer:Andrew Knight
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   #6 - One of the Gang

   S1:E66/14/1998

   Diver Dan gives Laura some tips on how to become accepted in Pearl Bay, but Laura decides that in court she has to be her own woman.

   Director:Ali Ali

   Writers:Doug MacLeod, Andrew Knight

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   Director:Ali Ali

   Writers:Doug MacLeod, Andrew Knight
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   #7 - Stormy Weather

   S1:E76/21/1998

   With the kids away in camp, Laura's thoughts turn to a quiet dinner with Diver Dan until Dan's wife turns up suddenly in Pearl Bay.

   Director:Sue Brooks

   Writer:Deb Cox

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   Director:Sue Brooks

   Writer:Deb Cox
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   #8 - My Own Sweetheart

   S1:E86/28/1998

   Laura becomes increasingly convinced that she is living alone in a world made of couples - the arrival of an invitation to the annual magistrate's dinner-dance spurs her to bite the bullet and invite Dan.

   Director:Sue Brooks

   Writers:Deb Cox, Margaret Kelly

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   Director:Sue Brooks

   Writers:Deb Cox, Margaret Kelly
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   #9 - Balls and Friggin' Good Luck

   S1:E97/5/1998

   The death of a teenage boy on a road is investigated and the whole town is distressed. Rupert is trying to do a project on His Favourite Thing but doesn't know what to do. Jules feels she is responsible for Jerome's death, as do his mother and Rupert. Dan tries to help Rupert but sparks up fights with the whole town when he gets drunk. The inquest discovers Jerome killed himself and Rupert and Dan bond.

   Director:Mandy Smith

   Writers:Max Dann, Andrew Knight

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   Director:Mandy Smith

   Writers:Max Dann, Andrew Knight
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    #10 - The Accidental Activist

    S1:E107/12/1998

    Laura is introduced to the magic of Brabey Point - a local 'parking spot' where legend has it, strange things happen - especially when it comes to romance.

    Director:Mandy Smith

    Writers:Doug MacLeod, Elizabeth Coleman, Andrew Knight

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    Director:Mandy Smith

    Writers:Doug MacLeod, Elizabeth Coleman, Andrew Knight
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    #11 - Love Me or Leave Me

    S1:E117/19/1998

    Justice is played out on stage by the Pearl Bay Dramatic Society and in Laura's courtroom.

    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writers:Luke Devenish, Deb Cox, Andrew Knight

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    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writers:Luke Devenish, Deb Cox, Andrew Knight
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    #12 - Perchance to Dream

    S1:E127/26/1998

    Old feelings reawaken in all the Gibsons, exacerbated when Laura is offered a tempting job by her old firm.

    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writers:Deb Cox, Andrew Knight

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    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writers:Deb Cox, Andrew Knight
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    #13 - Sex, Death and Bridges

    S1:E138/2/1998

    Pearl Bay is going to change forever. Bob's dream to open Pearl Bay to the outside world is about to be realised.

    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writers:Deb Cox, Andrew Knight

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    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writers:Deb Cox, Andrew Knight
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    #14 - Back Where We Belong

    S4:E18/6/2019

    After losing her job in Africa, former magistrate Laura Gibson returns to Pearl Bay to visit her daughter. But after two decades, Pearl Bay has changed in ways that will challenge everything Laura believes about life, love and family.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Bonfire of the VCRs

    S3:E49/17/2000

    After Max and Carmen's affair, Carmen goes to the city for a job interview. The whole town thinks he took advantage of her and shuns him. Laura has no idea though. Bob convinces the town to boycott Port Deakin, causing Phrani to be at a loss for supplies. The town has to pitch in to help. Morton Tregonning is the only person who Max thinks can help - with a vision of the Robert James Jelly Tunnel connecting Port Deakin and Pearl Bay - much better than a bridge!Bob is sucked in and cancels the boycott. Sergeant Grey meets a group of hippies who are fighting over Television. The leader is Harold's nephew. In a court battle, Laura is put to the test. Carmen returns, deciding to take the job because she knows Max really loves Laura

    Director:Mandy Smith

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Mandy Smith

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    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Magic in the Moonlight

    S4:E28/13/2019

    Laura tries to convince Miranda to keep her newborn baby. Fin reveals his romantic side to Miranda during the full moon. Laura is shunned by the people of Pearl Bay after she orders Ben to close his pub.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Mother of all Dilemmas

    S4:E38/20/2019

    Miranda's world is rocked when her half-sister makes a surprise return to Pearl Bay. Laura is heartbroken over Anna's plans to adopt baby Joe.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #18 - The Art of Fishing

    S4:E69/10/2019

    Bob Jelly launches a cunning plan to reclaim his dodgy cash from the police station. Laura receives a valuable life lesson from Ben. Miranda teams up with Fin to win the annual fishing competition.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    #19 - Eminent Persons

    S3:E911/12/2000

    Laura's ego is battered when she is not chosen to speak during Eminent Persons Week at Rupert's school. Laura heads off to the principal's office under the guise she is concerned about her son's education. She should be, her visit brings Rupert's report card fraud to the attention of Ms Philby. But perhaps worst of all for Laura, Warwick has asked her to marry him. The corrupt former Port Deakin councillors are finally brought to trial before Laura. Max is suspicious as to who pays the councillors' entourage of legal eagles - headed by an old associate of Laura's, Hilary Tonks Q.C. Naturally, when Max and Hilary meet at Laura's dinner party, Max can't help but stir things up. An emotional argument ensues catapulting Laura into accepting Warwick's proposal. Meanwhile, Heather is excited to learn she is the recipitent of a prestigious real estate award. When Bob mocks her legitemate success, Heather packs up and leaves...for good. Bob plummets to rock bottom when Morton threatens Mr Jell

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Playing with Fire

    S2:E98/22/1999

    A fire-twirler named Felix, and unliked by Laura, is the object of Miranda's affection. Kevin and Phrani try to increase their love life and Laura and Max have dinner - which results in the discovery of how much they have grown to love each other. Heather and Bob have Harold and Meredith over, but are still keeping the news from the town. The male community all express their thoughts of women, while Sergeant Grey wonders about the destruction of the 150 year old community hall. The suspect is Felix but the real vandals however are Rupert and Trevor. As passions ignite and fade, the town will never be the same again

    Director:Brendan Maher

    Writer:Stuart McDonald

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    Director:Brendan Maher

    Writer:Stuart McDonald
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    #21 - Kitty Litter

    S2:E119/5/1999

    Harold's estranged wife comes up in court over custody of a cat her and her neighbour share.The ownership of the cat has to be temporarily moved for the case but as people shift the cat, it ends with allergic Max. VERY pregnant Trudi is living with Jack, which means Laura won't allow the kids over there, causing more arguments between the Gibsons. Ultimately, Laura does not resolve her differences, but a very drunk and tired Max falls asleep on Laura's bed.

    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writer:Andrew Knight

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    Director:Paul Moloney

    Writer:Andrew Knight
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    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Pipeline

    S3:E510/8/2000

    The new court reviewer, Warwick Munro takes an instant delight to Laura and they start dating. Max tries to stop them but to no avail. Angus gets in big when he pretends to have a surfing company to impress legend Mark Richards. The town TRY to help and when Angus' surfboard is stolen he will go to great lengths to get it back. As Bob is sucked into Mortons plans he has little idea what lies in store...

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Hope and Heartbreak

    S4:E59/3/2019

    Miranda is desperate to hide her romantic past from Fin. Laura helps Ben mend his broken heart and rediscover his love of Pearl Bay. Kevin's dreams come true when a past love returns to Pearl Bay.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Adversely Posessed

    S3:E610/15/2000

    Griff is being kicked out of his home and moves into the Jelly's house. Laura tries to help him using a law of Adverse Posession. As Laura continues to see Warwick, the town grows to like him and wonder what Max will do. Trudi is back in the town and Rupert is fond of her child. However, Laura is not impressed and still will have nothing to do with her.Kevin and Phrani continue to work on their relationship after moving in does nothing

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #25 - It's Kissing Time

    S4:E79/17/2019

    Fin helps Miranda with her dream of starting a marine centre, but at what cost? Laura's life is in crisis when Ben's ex-wife applies for her job as Magistrate.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Ian Meadows

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    Writer:Ian Meadows