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A chance meeting revives the link between the Hamiltons in Sydney, and the Palmers in Melbourne.

Episode 1

John experiences a strange incident and ends up letting go of a pulley at work, which results in him being fired.

Episode 2

Fiona helps John with taking on a new identity; Angela celebrates her birthday at a party organised by her mother.

Episode 3

John's disappearance causes strouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.

Episode 4

Angela's determination to keep seeing John angers her mother and alarms Fiona.

Episode 5

John rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons.

Episode 6

The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.

Episode 7

A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.

Episode 8

John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.

Episode 9

Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.

Episode 10

Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.

Episode 11

Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.

Episode 12

On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.

Episode 13

A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela in a difficult position.

Episode 14

Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.

Episode 15

Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.

Episode 16

Fiona lets her temper get the better of her causing Patricia to realise the truth about John's identity.

Episode 17

Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.

Episode 18

Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.

Episode 19

Episode 20

John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.

Episode 21

Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.

Episode 22

Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill re-establish their friendship.

Episode 23

David and John are at odds over John's future, and Angela leaves home for good.

Episode 24

Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.

Episode 25

Patricia makes a major decision about her future.

Episode 26

Episode 27

Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.

Episode 28

Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.

Episode 29

Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.

Episode 30

Patricia's stay at "Wombai" turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.

Episode 31

David is forced to face his past while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.

Episode 32

Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.

Episode 33

Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.

Episode 34

Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.

Episode 35

Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.

Episode 36

Angela and John realise they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.

Episode 37

David returns from Sydney and takes his dissatisfaction out on Beryl.

Episode 38

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.

Episode 39

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.

Episode 40

The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.

Episode 41

A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.

Episode 42

An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realise her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.

Episode 43

Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.

Episode 44

A national transport strike causes problems for both the Hamiltons and the Palmers. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.

Episode 45

Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.

Episode 46

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.

Episode 47

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.

Episode 48

Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.

Episode 49

Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.

Episode 50

There is an unexpected arrival at Fiona's property. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news of the family's future.

Episode 51

An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.

Episode 52

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.

Episode 53

Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.

Episode 54

News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.

Episode 55

Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears about David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.

Episode 56

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.

Episode 57

Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.

Episode 58

Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and to unexpected concerns.

Episode 59

Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement where Jill is concerned. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.

Episode 60

John unwittingly assists Patricia in extracting a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision that shocks his friends.

Episode 61

David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully- laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.

Episode 62

Angela finds separation from John unbearable and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.

Episode 63

The day of final decision arrives for David. Mick loses control and lashes out.

Episode 64

Patricia is frightened to learn how much Mick knows. David has to try to forget the ties that bind him to the past.

Episode 65

Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.

Episode 66

Patricia fights to regain her influence on Angela. A parting for Fiona and Jill.

Episode 67

A careless conversation threatens to destroy relation- ships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a lady friend to Woombai.

Episode 68

Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.

Episode 69

David gets more than he bargains for when he tackes Kevin about his moodiness.

Episode 70

David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.

Episode 71

Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.

Episode 72

David faces up to his responsibilities as head of the house.

Episode 73

Fiona and Patricia's temporary alliance starts to crumble.

Episode 74

Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.

Episode 75

Episode 76

Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.

Episode 77

A showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property evolves.

Episode 78

Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.

Episode 79

Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage breakup.

Episode 80

Jill's amazing revelation as to Fiona's whereabouts, infuriates Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.

Episode 81

Prue and Angela vie for John's attention. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculation.

Episode 82

Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.

Episode 83

Rob's arrival at the Hamilton house gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reation to her good news.

Episode 84

Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lynn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.

Episode 85

Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.

Episode 86

Susan's blindspot about Noel puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive attitude shocks Rob.

Episode 87

Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.

Episode 88

Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.

Episode 89

The Hamilton's empire is on the verge of collapse and its fate lies in the hands of one person.

Episode 90

Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.

Episode 91

Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.

Episode 92

Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.

Episode 93

Kevin's journalistic ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.

Episode 94

Jill is shattered by Fiona's cold-hearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.

Episode 95

Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the Will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Angela.

Episode 96

Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.

Episode 97

John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.

Episode 98

Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.

Episode 99

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.

Episode 100

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.

The Best Seasons of Sons and Daughters

The Best Seasons of Sons and Daughters

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6