The best episode written by Michael Lucas is "Decision 87", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Emma Freeman". "Decision 87" aired on 9/10/2023 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Greed and Fear".
It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
In 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsreader Helen together.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale gets lumbered with Royal Wedding puff pieces. But their everyday concerns are thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl. In the face of great fear and uncertainty, the pair must confront who they really are to each other, and to themselves.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be going any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light.
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas
When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. But they'll face fierce competition as they fight to land the "interview of the century".
Director: Emma Freeman
Writer: Michael Lucas