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The Best Episodes of Summertide Season 1

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The story of marine biologist and father of two children, Martin Field, who moves to the False Bay area to get away from a big secret - the death of his wife. There he starts

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Summertide Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    After his wife’s death, Martin Field and his children return to Simon's Town. Tristan comes into conflict with local teenagers, and Martin comes face-to-face with his first love.

    Directors:Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen
    Writers:Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen, Iain Paton

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  2. Summertide Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Martin sets up a Marine Conservation Trust but faces a hostile backlash from the fishing community. Tristan faces consequences of his fight and finds chemistry with Yolande.

    Directors:Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen
    Writers:Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen, Iain Paton

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  3. Summertide Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Tristan and Lucy’s first day of school doesn’t go well. Martin steps up for his children. Gavin plans to take his relationship with Rebecca to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Summertide Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Martin angers the fishermen when he proposes no-take zones in False Bay. Tristan is initiated into the surf gang. Rebecca and Gavin make up, but feelings for Martin re-surface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Summertide Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Martin tries to unite the community with a beach clean-up. Rebecca faces having to sell the restaurant, and Gavin deals with his break-up. Lucy grows attached to the penguins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Summertide Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Tristan finds Julia’s old camera. Martin is reluctant to look at the old footage, but when Tristan disobeys him and edits the footage, secrets and painful memories are opened.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Summertide Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    While Martin tries to face the memories of his wife’s drowning, and Tristan turns to Yolande, Lucy is forgotten. Gavin comes up with an unexpected plan to help Rebecca.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Summertide Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Martin tackles over-fishing in the bay. Tristan gets himself into serious trouble. And things go from bad to worse when Martin shares the secret of Julia’s death with Tristan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Summertide Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Tristan takes Yolande out on a boat, but things go terribly wrong. Rebecca and Gavin rally together to renovate the restaurant. And Martin admits it was his fault his wife died.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Summertide Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Hannes threatens to tell Tristan the truth about Yolande if she keeps on seeing him. The fishermen retaliate against Martin, and take it out on Lucy’s dear penguin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Summertide Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Animosity escalates, until Martin asks the fishermen to work with him. Tristan learns the truth about Yolande, and Elena arrives from Cyprus. Wilma makes an awful mistake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Summertide Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Martin learns there is an illegal fishing syndicate operating in the bay, and suspects Freddy is part of it. Jack struggles to forgive Wilma. Tristan makes a difficult choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Summertide Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Freddy crosses sides, and teams up with Martin to entrap the illegal trawlers. Hannes reveals a dark secret. Gavin plans to propose, but passion flares between Rebecca and Martin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Summertide Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Martin seeks vengeance for his wrecked boat, tracing it to Hannes. Meanwhile, Rebecca dreads Martin revealing their kiss to Gavin. Jack and Wilma's marriage crumbles while Tristan and Yolande grow closer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Summertide Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    A shark sighting sparks fear of great whites. Martin confronts Hannes, while Tristan aims to lose his virginity. Rebecca ponders marriage to Gavin. Jack struggles to trust Wilma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Summertide Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    Emily's disappearance sparks shark abduction fears. Martin hunts for great whites. Rebecca's love for Gavin deepens. Martin meets Lucy’s new psychologist, the charming Charlie. Wilma seeks marriage counselling with Jack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Summertide Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    The community blames sharks for Emily's presumed death. Martin and Charlie show interest in each other, upsetting Lucy. Wesley learns Hannes stole his money for Yolande's treatment. Gavin steps up for Rebecca, sparking a discussion on children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Summertide Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    A newcomer unsettles Rebecca, revealing old secrets. Lucy permits Martin to pursue Charlie, but his grief over Julia disrupts. Wilma abandons marital repair and seeks self-discovery. Hannes capitalizes on shark fears with cage diving. Yolande proposes a moneymaking scheme for Wesley's surf trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Summertide Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    Despite a shark attack, Hannes keeps chumming. The Fields honor Julia, aiding Martin's closure. Amina rattles Rebecca, distancing Gavin. Tristan persuades Wesley to let Yolande handle the surf calendar. Jack fears Wilma's independence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Summertide Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    False Bay wants to get rid of great whites, but Martin's Trust campaigns for awareness. Seeking guidance, Martin finds answers. Rebecca must disclose her secret for her relationship with Gavin to continue. Tristan, Wesley, and Yolande shoot a surf calendar, while Hannes schemes. Jack opposes Wilma's newfound involvement with the Trust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Summertide Season 1 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 21

    S1:E21

    Commodore Anderson shoots a great white shark washing ashore. Martin accuses Hannes of chumming too close, vowing to halt him. Gavin is shocked by Amina being Martin and Rebecca's child. Will their wedding proceed? Gavin demands the truth. Wilma challenges the Commodore in advocating for shark protection, gaining notice from a local politician.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Summertide Season 1 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 22

    S1:E22

    Unaware of their relationship, Martin and Amina form a bond. Rebecca tries to keep them apart, fearing the truth, but her efforts fail. Jack celebrates Father's Day with his family - Wilma is absent, pursuing a new opportunities. Yolande declines the medical trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Summertide Season 1 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 23

    S1:E23

    Yolande flees home to join Tristan. Martin and Charlie escalate their relationship, bracing to confront family. Martin shuts down Hannes' cage diving. Amina's parents retrieve her, but Rebecca hesitates as maternal instincts emerge. Wilma campaigns against Commodore Anderson for leadership in the False Bay Action Group, with Jack causing disruption.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Summertide Season 1 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 24

    S1:E24

    Martin is glad that Amina is staying, bonding with the Fields. Hannes resorts to crime to fund Yolande's trial. Gavin and Rebecca's parties bring fresh insights. Tristan and Yolande face opposition despite their love.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Summertide Season 1 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 25

    S1:E25

    Martin's joy at Amina's stay grows as she bonds with the Fields. Hannes, license revoked, resorts to crime for Yolande's trial. Gavin and Rebecca's revelatory bachelor parties stir change. Tristan and Yolande's love faces dissent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Summertide" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen and written by Rene van Rooyen, Corne van Rooyen, Iain Paton, it aired on 1/28/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".