In General Practice (1)

S01 E01 • Wednesday, Nov 18, 1981 • Nov 18

A pregnant woman from out of town admits herself to Wandin Valley Hospital with signs of foetal distress. Despite his reluctance, Terence is forced to operate when another doctor is unable to reach the town in time. Delivering a baby girl, the hospital staff are surprised by Mrs Myers' disinterest and apathy toward her daughter, whom she says is ""not mine"". Meanwhile, Simon has to refuse local girl Jenny Secombe's request for the birth control pill. At fifteen, Jenny needs parental consent to obtain the pill, but is afraid to ask her father. Shirley finds she is receiving unwanted attention from the recently widowed Frank Gilroy, while Simon continues to pursue Vicky, despite her insistence that they remain friends.

In General Practice (2)

S01 E02 • Thursday, Nov 19, 1981 • Nov 19

Town Tragedy (1)

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Nov 25, 1981 • Nov 25

Ladies' Auxiliary President and part-time hospital administrator Elaine MacKay is killed in a car accident at the Five Mile Bridge. As the town grapples with the loss, speculation begins as to why Elaine was in a car with her husband's friend—Ian Sutton—heading out of town. Molly and Brendan Jones arrive in town.

Town Tragedy (2)

S01 E04 • Thursday, Nov 26, 1981 • Nov 26

Frank awaits Peter Gleeson's blood results to see if he was driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident that killed Elaine MacKay occured. Gossip begins to circulate in town that Ian and Eliane were having an affair. Andy, increasingly speculative as to why Elaine was traveling in Ian's car (which was heading to Sydney), goes to see Ian in the hospital. Molly adjusts to nights alone on the farm.

The Itinerants (1)

S01 E05 • Wednesday, Dec 2, 1981 • Dec 2

Tension is high between some members of the community and the seasonal fruit pickers, who are in town for the orange harvest. While making a house call at the Cameron farm, Terence spots one of the picker's children, Lexy Popovich. At first thinking that the child has malnutrition (because of his swollen stomach), Terence comes to the conclusion that the child has a hydatic cyst. After much convincing, Lexy's mother Sandra allows Terence to operate. The operation is a success. However, Sandra—who is attempting to hold down her job, regularly visit Lexy at the hospital, and, resultingly, is not taking adequate care of her health—collaspes whilst working. Meanwhile, Shirley tries to dissuade Frank's interest in her by cooking for him (showing, she thinks, that she would be a bad wife). However, the plan backfires when Frank announces that he can cook and proceeds to whip up a gourmet meal.

The Itinerants (2)

S01 E06 • Thursday, Dec 3, 1981 • Dec 3

They Shoot Cows? (1)

S01 E07 • Wednesday, Dec 9, 1981 • Dec 9

Simon meets former nurse Emily Page, who knew his grandfather Charlie. Befriending Emily—who is beginning to feel the effects of crippling arthritis—he is shocked to learn that she plans to commit suicide when she feels the illness has progressed to such a point that living would constitute a burden to those around her. Terence persuades Pat Turner to admit her belligerent father Artie to the hospital so that she can have a long-overdue vacation. While at the hospital, Artie engages in a war of wills with his nurse, Brendan. Bill Ferguson continues to visit Sandra at the hospital. Molly buys an old, sick cow, much to the disappointment of Vicky.

They Shoot Cows? (2)

S01 E08 • Thursday, Dec 10, 1981 • Dec 10

Coming Home (1)

S01 E09 • Wednesday, Dec 16, 1981 • Dec 16

Coming Home (2)

S01 E10 • Thursday, Dec 17, 1981 • Dec 17

Secrets (1)

S01 E11 • Wednesday, Dec 23, 1981 • Dec 23

Secrets (2)

S01 E12 • Thursday, Dec 24, 1981 • Dec 24

Alternatives (1)

S01 E13 • Wednesday, Dec 30, 1981 • Dec 30

Alternatives (2)

S01 E14 • Thursday, Dec 31, 1981 • Dec 31

Golden Fleece (1)

S01 E15 • Tuesday, Jan 5, 1982 • Jan 5

Golden Fleece (2)

S01 E16 • Wednesday, Jan 6, 1982 • Jan 6

Teamwork (1)

S01 E17 • Tuesday, Jan 12, 1982 • Jan 12

Teamwork (2)

S01 E18 • Wednesday, Jan 13, 1982 • Jan 13

The team at the hospital - with the help of Shirley, Frank, Vicky, and Robert Bowen - work together to treat the passengers of the bus accident. Molly confronts the bank manager about her loan. After burning his hands at the accident scene, Frank moves in with Shirley and Vicky so that Shirley can take care of him. Robert expresses some reserved praise for Simon.

Suffer Children (1)

S01 E19 • Tuesday, Jan 19, 1982 • Jan 19

Vicky secures a high-profile job treating a Yarraman colt trained by Neil Stephens, but worries that Stephens is excessively pushing his reluctant daughter Robin into constant showjumping training. Meanwhile, Terence becomes concerned about Neil's wife Jill, who requests that Terence sterilize her. Simon suspects that a young girl is being physically abused by her father. Molly decides to go into business breeding turkeys. Marta spends an evening at Terence's vineyard with Alex Popovich. Shirley helps Frank work on his article for the Horticultural Society.

Suffer Children (2)

S01 E20 • Wednesday, Jan 20, 1982 • Jan 20

After Robin is admitted to hospital as the result of her horse-riding accident, Simon searches for the truth about the previous injuries - which were treated by Terence - that become apparent on her X-rays. Molly decides to start business as a yabbi farmer. Marta's friendship with Alex continues to deepen, with Alex gifting her with a wood-carving of The General. Shirley's attempts to get Frank to move back into his own house with a farewell dinner backfire.

Mates (1)

S01 E21 • Tuesday, Jan 26, 1982 • Jan 26

Mates (2)

S01 E22 • Wednesday, Jan 27, 1982 • Jan 27

Agrophobic Sons & Other Lovers (1)

S01 E23 • Tuesday, Feb 2, 1982 • Feb 2

Terence comes to the aid of a woman suffering from agoraphobia. Molly assists at the veterinary practice when Vicky falls ill, while Simon uses this as an opportunity to get closer to her. A three-year-old child is treated by the team after falling off a moving plough. Shirley continues to replace her craving for cigarettes with food. Marta learns that the Hospital Workers' Union has advised workers to strike for a pay rise, leaving only the medical staff to run the hospital.

Agrophobic Sons & Other Lovers (2)

S01 E24 • Wednesday, Feb 3, 1982 • Feb 3

Shirley, Molly, and Vicky assist at the hospital during the strike. Simon performs his first operation in the valley on Kathy Pieri. However, what is at first thought to be an appendicitis turns out to be something quite different. Terence worries that problems at home may be the cause of Brett Morgan's anxiety and inability to study or sleep. Vicky becomes upset when Terence refers to his wife in Sydney.

I Know Where She's Gone (1)

S01 E25 • Tuesday, Feb 9, 1982 • Feb 9

I Know Where She's Gone (2)

S01 E26 • Wednesday, Feb 10, 1982 • Feb 10

No Apparent Reason (1)

S01 E27 • Tuesday, Aug 10, 1982 • Aug 10

No Apparent Reason (2)

S01 E28 • Wednesday, Aug 11, 1982 • Aug 11

The Second Deadly Sin (1)

S01 E29 • Tuesday, Sep 7, 1982 • Sep 7

The Second Deadly Sin (2)

S01 E30 • Wednesday, Sep 8, 1982 • Sep 8

The Seeds of Discontent (1)

S01 E31 • Tuesday, Sep 14, 1982 • Sep 14

The Seeds of Discontent (2)

S01 E32 • Wednesday, Sep 15, 1982 • Sep 15

Sign of Affection (1)

S01 E33 • Tuesday, Sep 21, 1982 • Sep 21

Sign of Affection (2)

S01 E34 • Wednesday, Sep 22, 1982 • Sep 22

Field of Thunder (1)

S01 E35 • Tuesday, Sep 28, 1982 • Sep 28

Field of Thunder (2)

S01 E36 • Wednesday, Sep 29, 1982 • Sep 29

The Push (1)

S01 E37 • Tuesday, Oct 5, 1982 • Oct 5

The Push (2)

S01 E38 • Wednesday, Oct 6, 1982 • Oct 6

Acts of Kindness (1)

S01 E39 • Tuesday, Oct 12, 1982 • Oct 12

Acts of Kindness (2)

S01 E40 • Wednesday, Oct 13, 1982 • Oct 13

A Human Reaction (1)

S01 E41 • Tuesday, Oct 19, 1982 • Oct 19

A Human Reaction (2)

S01 E42 • Wednesday, Oct 20, 1982 • Oct 20

Show Down (1)

S01 E43 • Tuesday, Oct 26, 1982 • Oct 26

Show Down (2)

S01 E44 • Wednesday, Oct 27, 1982 • Oct 27

Pie in the Sky (1)

S01 E45 • Tuesday, Nov 2, 1982 • Nov 2

Pie in the Sky (2)

S01 E46 • Wednesday, Nov 3, 1982 • Nov 3

Stirring the Possum (1)

S01 E47 • Tuesday, Nov 9, 1982 • Nov 9

Stirring the Possum (2)

S01 E48 • Wednesday, Nov 10, 1982 • Nov 10

Cup Fever (1)

S01 E49 • Tuesday, Nov 16, 1982 • Nov 16

Cup Fever (2)

S01 E50 • Wednesday, Nov 17, 1982 • Nov 17