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Season 1
November 18, 1981

Season 1

01. In General Practice (1)

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.

November 18, 1981

02. In General Practice (2)

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November 19, 1981

03. Town Tragedy (1)

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.

November 25, 1981

04. Town Tragedy (2)

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.

November 26, 1981

05. The Itinerants (1)

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.

December 2, 1981

06. The Itinerants (2)

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December 3, 1981

07. They Shoot Cows? (1)

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.

December 9, 1981

08. They Shoot Cows? (2)

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December 10, 1981

09. Coming Home (1)

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December 16, 1981

10. Coming Home (2)

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December 17, 1981

11. Secrets (1)

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December 23, 1981

12. Secrets (2)

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December 24, 1981

13. Alternatives (1)

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December 30, 1981

14. Alternatives (2)

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December 31, 1981

15. Golden Fleece (1)

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January 5, 1982

16. Golden Fleece (2)

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January 6, 1982

17. Teamwork (1)

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January 12, 1982

18. Teamwork (2)

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.

January 13, 1982

19. Suffer Children (1)

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.

January 19, 1982

20. Suffer Children (2)

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.

January 20, 1982

21. Mates (1)

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January 26, 1982

22. Mates (2)

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January 27, 1982

23. Agrophobic Sons & Other Lovers (1)

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.

February 2, 1982

24. Agrophobic Sons & Other Lovers (2)

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.

February 3, 1982

25. I Know Where She's Gone (1)

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February 9, 1982

26. I Know Where She's Gone (2)

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February 10, 1982

27. No Apparent Reason (1)

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August 10, 1982

28. No Apparent Reason (2)

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August 11, 1982

29. The Second Deadly Sin (1)

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September 7, 1982

30. The Second Deadly Sin (2)

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September 8, 1982

31. The Seeds of Discontent (1)

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September 14, 1982

32. The Seeds of Discontent (2)

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September 15, 1982

33. Sign of Affection (1)

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September 21, 1982

34. Sign of Affection (2)

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September 22, 1982

35. Field of Thunder (1)

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September 28, 1982

36. Field of Thunder (2)

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September 29, 1982

37. The Push (1)

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October 5, 1982

38. The Push (2)

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October 6, 1982

39. Acts of Kindness (1)

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October 12, 1982

40. Acts of Kindness (2)

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October 13, 1982

41. A Human Reaction (1)

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October 19, 1982

42. A Human Reaction (2)

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October 20, 1982

43. Show Down (1)

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October 26, 1982

44. Show Down (2)

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October 27, 1982

45. Pie in the Sky (1)

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November 2, 1982

46. Pie in the Sky (2)

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November 3, 1982

47. Stirring the Possum (1)

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November 9, 1982

48. Stirring the Possum (2)

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November 10, 1982

49. Cup Fever (1)

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November 16, 1982

50. Cup Fever (2)

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November 17, 1982