Episode title: 0122
Australian airdate: 03/09/85
UK airdate: 17/04/87
UK Gold: 20/04/93
Writer:
Director: Russell Webb
Guests: George Young: Alan Cassell
Eileen Clarke: Myra De Groot
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Maria rants at Danny for his part in Max crashing her dinner party.
Daphne is angry with Shane for staying out all night with Liz.
Max's bedsit
Daphne rants at Shane for keeping secrets, but he says he isn't - he would have told her. He said it was no big deal, he had a few drinks and a coffee with Liz. Then he fell asleep on her sofa - nothing happened. He tells Daphne that she doesn't own him(!)
Daphne is still upset and tells Shane to go out with whoever he wants but not to expect to have her there to come back to. Then she storms out.
Robinsons
Maria has come to apologise to Jim for the things Max said to him last night. Jim explains that he lied to Max on the phone about the dinner party - that's why Max was so mad.
They talk about Danny's hatred for Richard and Maria tells Jim about Danny sending Max around. Maria says she feels like she's being pulled apart. Jim offers to have a word with him.
Des's (front garden)
Daphne is gardening furiously. She tells Des through gritted teeth what happened with Shane.
Just then Shane comes up. He doesn't apologise and says he's going to go on seeing Liz - he didn't make Daphne any promises. Shane can't understand why they can't see other people. Daphne says that either they have a relationship or they don't. Shane asks if they're still going on the picnic.
Des's (inside)
Des is trying to calm Daphne down. Des says it was only only night that Shane spent away. Daphne is mad and says that if she'd spent the night somewhere else, Shane would have hit the roof! She says all men are the same - they stick together.
Des says that Daphne should just listen to Shane - he cares about her. Daphne starts to cry and says she doesn't care if Shane cares or not.
Ramsay Street
Jim sees Danny and tackles him about the Richard situation. He tells Danny he should talk things over if he has a problem - Jim is always available. Anyway, Danny is only hurting Maria. Jim tells him to shape up and start acting his age. Danny protests - Jim should mind his own business.
Des comes up and tells Jim that he tried to talk to Danny too, but it fell on deaf ears.
Des sees Maria and tells her about Danny being at his place during the dinner party and planning his scheme from there without Des fully realising. She tells Des that it's not his fault.
When Maria has gone, Shane comes out. Des asks him for a word, but Shane says he isn't going to talk to Des about Daphne. He says Daphne is making too much out of things - he's not spending the rest of his life pussy-footing around Daphne. Des isn't impressed - he says Shane should set the ground rules first if he isn't interested in a serious relationship.
The Bank
Julie tells Des she'll come over and cook him a meal, but Des says that Eileen is coming over. Des takes offence when Julie implies that his mother runs his life and he's under Daphne's thumb.
Des takes offence and says that just because he respects women, it doesn't make him a wimp!
Des's
Daphne is doing aerobics when Eileen calls round with some shopping. Daphne helps her to carry in her groceries.
Eileen fusses round the house and is pleased to see her ornament on display(!) She and Daphne potter round the kitchen. They talk about dancing and exercise. Daphne offers Eileen to try out her aerobics routine and says she could lend her a leotard. She says she and Eileen must be about the same size. Eileen is delighted at this and starts doing gentle aerobics in the kitchen.
The Bank
A new employee of the bank is telling Des that he's on his own now - his wife passed away some time ago. Des is concerned and invites him round for a meal tonight. He gratefully accepts.
Des introduces the new employee to Julie as Mr Young, but he tells them to call him George.
Ramsays
Maria tells Danny that she wants to talk to him about what's worrying him. Danny says he's not saying sorry - because he isn't.
Max comes round to get his business messages. Maria gives him an invitation to Paul and Terry's wedding. Max is still cross with Jim and starts ranting again. He tears up the invitation and storms out.
Robinsons
Paul is looking through the paper for houses again and isn't having much luck. He still won't budge on allowing Terry to work after they're married. Terry tells Julie privately that she hopes Paul will change his mind after they're married.
Jim asks Terry how Max was today. Terry says that he's had another row with Maria.
Ramsays
Jim comes to see how Maria is. She is crying in the kitchen and shows Jim the ripped up invitation.
Robinsons
Everyone is surprised that Max has ripped up his invitation, but Paul says he doesn't care. Terry is a bit upset but Jim says Max will get over it. Terry has an idea and says she'll do something about Max.
Des's
Eileen nervously comes out in Daphne's leotard with a robe over her. She's nervous to take her robe off as the leotard is very tight. Daphne tells her again that she can't be any bigger than Daphne is. Eileen takes off her robe and Daphne tells her she looks great. They start to do exercises and Eileen is laughing her head off with enjoyment.
Robinsons
Paul is steamed up about Max's recent behaviour.
Des's (outside)
Des arrives home with George. He tells George that Eileen is a bit old-fashioned and stuck in her ways, but she's alright. He says that Eileen definitely isn't the liberated type. As they approach the door, they hear exercise music playing.
Des's (inside)
Des and George come in and are stunned to find Eileen and Daphne doing exercises in leotards. Eileen tries to hide behind Daphne's jumper!

Episode title: 0124
Australian airdate: 05/09/85
UK airdate: 22/04/87
UK Gold: 22/04/93
Writer: Dennis Lloyd
Director: Russell Webb
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
George and Des catch Eileen doing aerobics with Daphne.
Helen tells Paul and Jim that Terry can deal with Max as she feels fit.
Terry asks Max to give her away at the wedding.
Jim and Scott argue about his job at the Coffee Shop.
Scott calls Danny and tells him to get down the Coffee Shop quick!
Ramsays
Danny tells Maria they have to head off to help Scott. He's not pleased when Maria says she can't with him because she's waiting for Richard to arrive.
Robinsons
Danny runs in and tells the Robinsons that Scott is in trouble. Jim and Julie head off with Danny.
Coffee Shop
Scott is overwhelmed with orders at the Coffee Shop. There are also quite a lot of rowdy boys in tonight. Jim, Julie and Danny arrive and start to help Scott prepare the meals. Jim puts on a very fetching apron(!)
Julie goes to a table to confirm an order. She hits one over the head with a tray for pinching her bum.
JULIE: Now are you going to tell me what you want for your order or not?
ROWDY BLOKE:(meekly) Anything will do.
JULIE: Right. Anything, coming up.
Scott and Danny chat about Richard.
(Later)
The rowdy boys have finished their meals and have settled their order. Finally the Robinsons and Danny can sit down for a well-earned cup of tea! Julie isn't impressed with the rowdy boys, even though they did seem to fancy her!
Danny tells Scott he's off to sort out a few things with Max. Scott wishes him luck.
Just then, Simon, the boss's son comes back. Jim and Julie tell him off. They leave him to do the wasing up!
Robinsons
Jim, Julie, Scott and Helen are having a post mortem about their evening at the coffee shop.
HELEN: But were they good tippers?
JIM: Oh yes, I think I'll have a bit of a problem with my tax this year.
Jim says that Scott can't work at the Coffee Shop any more - it's too much for him. Scott isn't pleased, and Helen tries to calm Jim down. Julie says that Scott did very well tonight and Jim should be proud of him.
LUCY:(sleepily) What's all the noise about?
SCOTT: Just Dad playing dictator as usual.
LUCY: Can I watch?
HELEN: No, you can't. Come on, off to bed!
Jim isn't pleased at being called a dictator. Julie tells Jim to calm down - he's being worse than Max Ramsay. Jim really isn't pleased to hear this! Julie says they aren't all clones of Jim - they're individuals.
In the living room, Jim has calmed down a bit, and says Scott can do the job after all, if that's what he wants. He says it can't be at the expense of Scott's education though - that's what his whole future will be based on.
Max's bedsit
Danny has come round. It's quite late and Max is surprised to see him. He tells him what happened at the Coffee Shop. Then he suddenly blurts out that he's sorry about the other night, and that he set it all up. He says he didn't do it to hurt Max, he just wants Max and Maria to get back together again. Max says he can't - Maria has got another bloke. Even if she hadn't, he doesn't think their marriage could be saved. But even so, Max hasn't given up all hope. Max is sympathetic to Danny, but asks him to cut out such behaviour in future. Danny agrees.
DANNY: Dad? I really love you, you know.
Max looks round in surprise and looks like he might cry.
Robinsons
Maria comes in looking for Danny. Helen tells her that Danny has gone over to see Max. Maria hopes that Danny is patching things up with Max. Maria tells Helen that she told Richard she loves him tonight, for the first time. Helen is pleased and asks Maria what she's going to do. Maria says that she and Richard belong together, and if Danny splits them apart, she'll hate him.
MARIA: For the first time in my life, I've met a man who makes me happy. And I'm going to fight for it.
Helen hugs her.
Ramsays, the following morning
Maria is pleased that Danny and Max have been getting on well. Just then, Max comes in in a very good mood.
Max asks Maria if they can go together to the wedding, and she agrees. She says she'd love Max to take her and then kisses him on the cheek. (Mixed messages, much, Maria?)
Ramsay Street
Danny sees Jim and tells him he's patched things up with Max. He tells Jim that if the way was clear, Max would be back in a flash.
Ramsays
Max has picked up his messages and chats to Maria about how much he likes Terry. Maria is really pleased that they get on so well. They reminisce about their own wedding and an awful vase they were given.
MARIA: After a while, you only remember the good times.
MAX: Yeah, we had a few of those. Well...see you.
As he leaves, he turns as if to say something, but doesn't say anything and continues out the back way.
Ramsay Street
Max is waiting for Terry to turn up for work. They reminisce about Jim's wedding day. Max speaks about his own wedding and thought he was the luckiest man in the world when she walked down the aisle. He says they had a lot of good times together, as well as some bad.
Robinsons
Lucy is reading through the guest list - Aunty Gwen is on it. Julie says that she hasn't told Helen that Aunty Gwen is still on the list. They chat about the feud between Helen and Aunty Gwen. Julie says she's going to invite her to the wedding without telling Helen (oh dear, this could be VERY bad!)
Ramsays
Maria answers the door to Richard. He tells her he needs to talk to her - Danny still doesn't accept him and probably never will. Maria says he needs more time, but Richard says there isn't any more time. He's been offered a job overseas - it's a huge opportunity and he has to take it. He wants Maria to come with him.
Maria says she can't - she has too many responsibilities in Erinsborough. Richard says she can have until tomorrow to think about it.

Episode title: 0126
Australian airdate: 09/09/85
UK airdate: 24/04/87
UK Gold: 26/04/93
Writer: Jill James
Director: Mark Piper
Guests: Terry Inglis: Maxine Klibingaitis
Richard Morrison: Peter Flett
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Paul tells Terry that he's back on roster for the airline.
Maria tells Richard she'll go to Hong Kong with him, but she wants Danny to come with them.
By a fountain
Richard is shocked and not at all pleased. He doesn't think Danny could settle with them in Hong Kong - he suggests he goes to stay with Max instead. Maria says Max won't have him. She admits to Richard that Danny isn't Max's son. Richard says he knows - he's suspected it for a while. But that's in the past, it has no bearing on their future.
Maria explains about the split when Shane was a little boy. She never told Max the truth about Danny's paternity until recently. Max couldn't handle it and left her. Maria says her whole life has been a mess. But Danny must never find out the truth.
Richard tells Maria that nothing can change the way he feels about her. He'll accept Danny - but will Danny ever accept him?
Robinsons
Scott is preparing his camera ready for the wedding. Danny is sulking about Richard again.
SCOTT: What's he done this time?
DANNY: He breathes. That's for starters.
Scott says that Danny is just a whinger - he should talk to Maria and Richard about their relationship. Danny isn't pleased and storms out.
Garden of the Robinsons
Jim and Scott talk about Danny as they set up the furniture for the wedding. Scott says that Max isn't like a real father - he tries, but he always ends up yelling at Danny. Jim tells Scott that Richard is going to Hong Kong, but he still doesn't know that Maria is going to go with him. Scott runs off to tell Danny.
Ramsays
Scott comes in through the back door and tells Danny that Richard is going to Hong Kong. Danny is stunned and says that'll be great!
When Scott has gone, Maria comes out of her bedroom and says that Scott is right. And also she wants to go with him, and take Danny too.
Danny is shocked and very angry. Maria insists she is going, but Danny says she doesn't even know Richard. Danny insists that he isn't going. He is nearly beside himself with hurt and anger.
MARIA: We want you to come with us, as a family.
DANNY: Some family! You and me and him and six million Chinese!
Maria says that Shane is old enough to be on his own, but Danny isn't. Danny says he can take care of himself. Maria asks him to think about it carefully.
DANNY: I can look after myself. You do whatever you want.
He stalks off to his room.
Robinsons
Julie is badgering Jim about looking at the wedding invitation returns. He starts to open them. Julie says there might be a late acceptance - from Aunty Gwen. Jim is shocked to hear that Julie has stuck her nose in and says that Julie had better hope that Aunty Gwen doesn't accept. He tells her not to tell Helen on any account.
Just then there's a knock at the door. It's a present for Paul and Terry.
Helen comes in and tells Jim that Terry and Paul still haven't found a flat. Helen suggests asking them to stay with them when they get back from honeymoon, just for a few weeks to take the pressure off.
Garden of the Robinsons
Danny tells Scott about the situation with Maria going to Hong Kong with Richard. Danny is very upset and tells Paul that they want him to go too, but he doesn't want to. Scott sympathises.
Robinsons
Jim tells Helen he dropped in on Max and he was dressed up to go and see Maria. They talk at cross-purposes for a while. Jim thinks Max has mellowed recently, but Helen says it's more that he's been forced to grow up. Jim says that Max is a proud man but deserves a second chance.
Finally, it dawns on Helen what is happening - Max thinks he and Maria are going to get back together.
Robinsons (later)
Helen is comforting Maria. They both cry and Helen tells Maria she'll miss her dreadfully. Helen says that Maria will have to have the courage to tell Max and Shane that she's going to Hong Kong. She advises Maria to keep calm and not to let Danny drag her into a slanging match.
Des's
Terry is relaxing with a magazine and a face mask. Julie is doing her nails. They chat about women's expectations for men these days - they like a man with a bit of savoir-faire. Des is surprised to hear this(!)
Ramsays
Maria is just off to see Max. She tells Danny that she has a chance of being very, very happy with Richard - something she hasn't had with Max for a long time. Danny is standing in her way. She really wants Danny to come - there's loads of opportunities in Hong Kong. Danny doesn't buy this - Maria just wants to go with Richard.
Shane comes out and overhears the tail end of their conversation. Danny tells him that Maria is going to Hong Kong to live with Richard. Shane digests this, and then says that if it's what Maria wants, she should do it. Danny is even more angry and says he doesn't want to go - all his friends are in Erinsborough, and what's left of his family. He storms off to see Max.
Shane tells Maria that he can't talk now - Des is expecting him. Maria says she's going to see Max anyway.
SHANE: You haven't told him, have you. It's going to hit him hard.
MARIA: I know.
Des's
Terry and Shane are laughing at an article in a magazine. Des has made them cucumber sandwiches and tea - apparently it's a "kitchen tea". Des and Shane have got Terry some presents - mostly kitchen utensils!
Shane asks Terry if she'll have dinner with him tonight - there's been a bit of hassle at home and he needs to get out. She agrees.
Max's bedsit
Max is wearing a suit when Maria arrives. He starts to make his reconciliation speech to her, but Maria tells him that she's going to Hong Kong with Richard. Max looks gutted.

Episode title: 0128
Australian airdate: 11/09/85
UK airdate: 28/04/87
UK Gold: 28/04/93
Writer: Lyn Ogilvy
Director: Mark Piper
Guests: Richard Morrison: Peter Flett
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Aunty Gwen: Marie Redshaw
Caterer: Craig Alexander
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Danny is upset that Max doesn't want him to live with him.
Max thinks he and Danny would just argue again if they lived together - they only get on well now because they're living apart.
Danny comes to see Max at work and has a chat.
Aunty Gwen turns up at the Robinson house. Helen is shocked.
Robinsons
Jim says that Gwen had better come in. Gwen calls hello to Helen, but she walks off into the kitchen without looking back. Julie and Terry greet Aunty Gwen and she explains she's just come to say hello and to thank them for the invitation - she wasn't expecting it.
GWEN: Goodbye, Helen.
There is no answer.
When Gwen has gone, Helen storms in and rants at Julie for what she's done. Helen insists she'll never forgive Gwen and Jim says that Julie should be ashamed of herself.
HELEN:(tearfully) Look, for once in your life, will you stop interfering in everyone's business but your own. I'm sick to death of your busybodying, I've had enough, Julie!
Helen walks off to her bedroom in tears.
Des's
Daphne apologises to Terry for asking her about Shane before. The guys are all out on a bucks night - weirdly, since Paul the groom is still in Singapore!
When Terry has gone to bed, Des and Shane stagger in wondering where Paul is. Daphne explains that Paul is in Singapore. They are rather drunk and Shane says that he can't stand in for Paul at the real wedding - he likes his freedom too much.
Daphne starts talking to Shane about their relationship. She says if Shane wants to be just good friends, he's got it. Shane says there's nothing between him and Liz. Daphne calmly tells him that it's strange how one night could wipe out all the weeks and months they had together.
Des sticks his nose in at this point and tells them to just kiss and make up. So they do! Terry comes out and sees them kissing. She goes back to bed, sadly.
Ramsays, the following morning
Richard has come round to see Maria, who's dressed up for the wedding. He asks after Danny and Maria tells Richard that Danny isn't coming to Hong Kong, nor is he going to stay with Danny.
RICHARD: You're not coming with me, either.
MARIA: I can't, Richard.
Maria says there's nothing they can do - Danny is her responsibility. Richard thinks there must be a way around it, but Maria says it must be all or nothing.
RICHARD: So...you want me to go.
MARIA: You can't stay and I can't go. It's fun, isn't it.
RICHARD: Maria. I wish I could do something.
MARIA: There's nothing you can do. Just...go quickly.
Richard goes to the door.
RICHARD: If ever you want me, or need me...
MARIA: I'll always do both.
Richard leaves.
Outside the Ramsays
Richard meets Max who is coming up the stairs. Max has obviously rushed over as his car engine is still running. Richard explains that Maria is going to stay to look after Danny.
MAX: Good woman, Maria. Her happiness means a lot to me, you know.
RICHARD: Means the world to me as well, Max.
MAX: In that case, you'd better come and listen to what I've got to say. The longer I stay, the harder it gets to me.
They go into the house.
Ramsays
Danny is comforting Maria, and Shane has come in through the back door too. Maria is crying and goes to the kitchen when she hears a knock at the door.
Danny opens the door.
MAX: Where's your mother?
DANNY: She's not seeing anyone...
MAX: She'll see me...Maria!
They all sit down in the living room with Richard, too. Max paces.
MAX: Well. Time's come when a bloke's finally got to do something.
DANNY: Good on you, Dad.
MAX: You shut up, you. Caused your mother and me enough strife to last a lifetime. You've had your say. Now I'm going to have mine. Right. Well, I'll get straight to the point. I've been doing quite a bit of thinking over the last few days and...look, I know I haven't exactly been easy to get on with at the best of times. But it hasn't exactly been a bed of roses for me, neither. Like I say, I've been doing some thinking and any fool can see we can't go on like this! Maria...if you want to go away with Richard here, I think it'll cause us all a lot less pain and heartache if youse both go. Boys and me'll be OK.
Max is holding back tears throughout this exchange.
Robinsons
Everything is prepared, but Paul still isn't back - he got on the plane, but it hasn't landed yet. Scott asks what Helen is going to do about Gwen. She says, nothing until after the wedding.
Julie is arguing with the catering staff. Helen sends her off to get changed for the wedding. Julie starts arguing with Lucy about Basil, who has chewed her shoes.
Des's
Terry is dressed in a robe and is worried about Paul's arrival. She says there's no point getting dressed if Paul can't make it. Des rings the airport again, but there's no guarantees that Paul will land on time.
TERRY: Better make myself beautiful for Scott. [he is coming round to take photos]
DES: I'll help you with your garter!
There's a knock at the door and it's someone delivering a large present. Des opens it for some reason and finds a wreath inside with the banner "Till Death Us Do Part".
Back Garden of the Robinsons
Max comes to see Jim and tells him he's moving back to Ramsay Street next week - because Maria is going to Hong Kong. Jim admires him for what he's done. Max says it was the only thing to do, otherwise no-one would have been happy.
MAX: Not exactly of beans, you know. To tell you the truth, I feel lousy, you know, like someone ripped me guts out.
JIM: Yeah...I'm sorry mate.
Max puts a brave face on as best he can.
MAX: Can't stand here all day with a long faces. Got a bride to give away in a couple of hours. Make the second one today!
They laugh a bit and Jim agrees to come and get all the junk he left at Max's bedsit in return for Max helping with the chairs!
Des's
Scott is taking photos of Terry, Julie and Lucy. The phone rings and Julie answers it - Paul has landed at last!
Daphne is cutting Des's hair and tells him quietly that they can't tell Terry about the wreath - they've put it in the bin. They've told the police, but apparently no law has been broken.
Robinsons
The guests have arrived and are having some pre-wedding drinks. Paul still hasn't arrived and Helen is worried. Just then there's a toot on a car horn, and it's Paul - he's arrived!
Ramsay Street
Shane and Max usher Paul into the house to get ready.
Des's
Everyone is looking out of the window seeing Paul arrive back. Everyone is very pleased.
Robinsons
Aunty Gwen has arrived much to Helen's consternation. Jim tells Helen just to keep out of her way.
Maria and Daphne chat about her going to Hong Kong.
Des's
Julie is fussing over Terry and telling Lucy that she'd better remember her tasks as they rehearsed!
Terry seems very nervous.
Robinsons
Scott answers the phone to a mystery caller and asks to talk to Jim - it's a matter of life and death.
As Scott calls Jim to the phone, scary music starts playing. Jim picks up the phone and the person tells him that they've put a bomb under the house and it's due to go off in ten minutes.

Episode title: 0130
Australian airdate: 13/09/85
UK airdate: 30/04/87
UK Gold: 30/04/93
Writer: Lyn Ogilvy
Director: Mark Piper
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Paul and Terry exchange marriage vows.
Ramsay Street
A woman with a dog talks to a shifty-looking man in the car. They talk about how the bomb scare obviously wasn't enough to stop the wedding. They head off to Des's house to look for a tape while Terry is out.
Des's
The dodgy-looking man and the woman (not sure what she did with the dog) come in through the unlocked front door and start to search the house.
Robinsons
The wedding reception is continuing. Shane invites Des to dinner with him and Daphne, but he says he's feeling a bit down and would rather be on his own. They chat about Max and Shane tells Des that they are both moving back to Ramsay Street tonight. Shane says he's looking forward to go out raging with Daphne. Des thinks he should ask Daphne first. Shane bets Des $20 that Daphne will come out with him. Lucy overhears.
DES: Daphne doesn't deserve this, mate.
LUCY: (to herself) Boys!
Garden of the Robinsons
Daphne is trying to help Scott to fix his camera but it's broken. She offers to lend him hers as a stop-gap measure.
Des's
The dodgy woman has found the wreath in the dustbin. She says it's a shame to waste it(!) They have had no luck finding the tape. Just then, they hear Daphne coming, so they both hide.
When Daphne comes in, she finds the wreath on the floor, and is puzzled, but brushes it off.
As it happens the man knows Daphne from her stripping days. They continue to search the house.
Robinsons
Lucy tells Daphne about Shane and Des's bet and Daphne is shocked.
LUCY: It's worth a lot of money.
DAPHNE: How much?
LUCY: $20.
DAPHNE: Is that what I'm worth to him?
LUCY: Yeah, Four weeks' pocket money!
Ramsays
Danny comes in and finds Maria in the kitchen. He starts to cry and tells Maria that he's going to miss her so much. They hug and Maria tells him she'll miss him too. Maria says she's been there through all Danny's milestones and she'll won't be there for the moment he turns into a man. Danny begs her not to go, but Maria says she has to. She says their love is suffocating them, and they have to let each other go. (Er...what?!) Danny says he'll change if she gives him another chance.
DANNY: I need you! I'm scared!
Robinsons
A bloke called Mark has turned up - apparently he is a friend of Paul's. Paul introduces him to Daphne. Just then Shane comes up and Daphne starts flirting with Mark. Daphne explains to Mark quietly about the bet and how she's angry with Shane.
Ramsay Street
Scott and Danny are decorating the car. Danny looks gutted. Scott says Danny could have gone with Maria, but Danny says there's nothing for him in Hong Kong, his life is in Australia.
Just then, Scott notices a curtain move in Des's place. He and Danny head off to tell Des.
Robinsons
Scott and Danny have told Des. He goes off to find out if it's burgulars. Scott and Danny decide to give him backup, just in case.
Des's
Des comes in and finds his house has been turned upside down.
(Later)
Daphne and Jim survey the wreckage with Des. He doesn't want to call the police though as it would spoil Terry's day. When Jim has gone, Des and Daphne survey the wreath. Daphne realises that whoever it was must have been in there when she came back to get her camera. Des hugs her sympathetically.
Ramsays
Maria is takes some pictures of Max, Shane and Danny out of the family album. She holds them to her heart, then picks up the phone. She calls a taxi to pick her up to go to the airport. Then she holds the photos to her heart again and silently surveys the living room.
Robinsons
Des and Daphne comes in with Terry's stuff (so that she doesn't have to see the wrecked house). Shane comes up to Daphne and tells her to stop trying to make him jealous with Mark. Shane admits he was wrong about them, and invites her out to dinner tonight.
DAPHNE: I'm terribly sorry Shane, can't make dinner tonight.
SHANE: Tomorrow night?
DAPHNE: I wouldn't...bet...on it!
Ramsay Street
Danny and Max are cattying some of Max's things up the street. As they do, they see Maria getting into a taxi. Danny goes to approach, but Max tells him to let Maria be.
MAX: If you love her, let her go.
The taxi passes but Maria doesn't see them. The taxi pulls out of Ramsay Street as Max and Danny look on.
Garden of the Robinsons
Daphne and Lucy are conspiring again while Shane warns Mark off Daphne. Mark says it's none of Shane's business!
Daphne tells Jim about the wreath that Terry was sent this morning, but that the police doesn't want to know. Now, with the burgulary as well, she thinks someone is doing a hate campaign.
Ramsay Street
Paul and Terry are just leaving and everyone is seeing them off. Everyone throws a ton of confetti and Danny and Scott have done a great job on the car. Terry throws her bouquet and Julie catches it. As Paul and Terry get into the car, Max watches sadly from the Ramsay balcony. Shane looks a bit sad too.
Ramsays
Max comes into the house looking very dejected. He sits down on the couch, then Danny comes in. Max rants that Maria has left a load of instructions for them on post-it notes.
DANNY: It's good to have you back, Dad.
Danny and Max agree they'll give things their best shot without Maria.
Robinsons
Shane is very angry that Daphne is flirting with Mark. He's clearly a bit drunk and proves it by going to hit Mark. Unfortunately, Shane loses his balance and end up face-down in a cake!

Episode title: 0132
Australian airdate: 17/09/85
UK airdate: 04/05/87
UK Gold: 04/05/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Eileen Clarke: Myra de Groot
George Young: Alan Cassell
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Des and Daphne clean up after the ransacking of Des's house.
Des turns up at Eileen's house to find George in his underpants.
Eileen's unit
Eileen hastily explains to Des what happened with the spilt wine. Des strings her along and pretends not to believe her. Evenutally Des starts to giggle, but Eileen is not amused. She says she'll never forgive Des for this. George makes light of it but Eileen drags Des off by his ear (literally) and gives him another dressing down. George offers Des a glass of wine but Eileen escorts Des to door, slamming it in his face.
When Des has gone, Eileen busies herself drying off George's trousers. She's obviously very upset though.
Ramsays
Max is watching TV while Danny tries to make steak and chips. The steak isn't defrosted, so Shane suggests running them under the hot tap. Apparently Des isn't upset that Max shouted at Eileen and said she was an "interfering fat cow" anyway(!) Danny decides to go and ask Helen's advice about the steaks.
Robinsons
Scott and Helen are sorting out the wedding presents when Danny arrives. He shows her the steaks and Helen takes him into the kitchen - she's got some in the fridge that is already thawed.
Ramsays
Max is watching TV, but Danny has left the pan on. It bursts into flames. Luckily Max notices and douses the flames with a tea-towel.
Robinsons
Helen is explaining to Danny about how to thaw meat out. He heads off back home.
Ramsays
Shane is cleaning up the frying pan - no lasting harm has been done. Max tells Danny off for leaving oil on the stove unattended. Shane says he'll get some takeaway for tonight and they can have the steaks tomorrow. Danny puts them in the fridge.
Max calms down and tells Danny he's sorry for shouting at him. He says they can have the steaks tomorrow and all is well. He starts telling Danny how to make gravy without lumps in(!)
Robinsons
Helen and Scott are looking at some of Helen's paintings. Des comes round looking for his spare set of keys - he's lost them and thinks he might have dropped them at the wedding. He admires Helen's paintings and Des says it would be great if Helen could exhibit them at the bank. Helen is surprised, but very pleased.
Des tells Helen about George who is "Eileen's new heart-throb".
Eileen's unit
George is telling Eileen that his whole life is work these days. They have been getting on very well. He stands up to leave since it's already 10.30pm and his trousers are already dry(!) At the door, he thanks Eileen for a good evening. They agree to see each other again. Then George goes to kiss her, but Eileen gives him her hand nervously and he kisses that instead.
The Bank, the following morning
Des asks George how he's getting on with Eileen, saying George is a "quiet achiever"(!) Apparently Eileen has told George that she left her husband. Des asks what Eileen said, but just then Eileen comes in with Helen. Helen has brought the paintings, so she shows them to Des while Eileen has a word with George. George tells Eileen that he inadvertantly mentioned Eileen's previous marriage to Des.
Just then, Des drags Eileen off and tells her not to lie to George about Des's father. He says she'd better be honest with George, and she'd better leave the Ramsays alone too.
Helen and Des look at the hanging order of the paintings. Just then, a customer comes up and gives his opinion on the hanging order. He introduces himself as Douglas Blake, an art advisor. He says Helen has an interesting style. Helen says she calls it "loose realism". They talk about art and Douglas invites Helen to come to the Coffee Shop with him.
Just then, Eileen comes up and Helen explains that they're about to go for coffee. Eileen invites herself along.
Ramsay Street
The dodgy-looking man (presumably Terry's ex-husband) rips a photo of him and Terry down the middle. He goes to No.32 (where Terry and Paul are currently staying) and puts the photo into the letterbox. Then he lurks suspiciously.
Coffee Shop
Helen, Eileen and Doulas are having coffee. Eileen is a bit bored by the art conversation and tries to change the subject. She starts telling Douglas about how Helen is a widow. In the end, Eileen takes the hint and wanders off, leaving Helen and Douglas to have a chat. However, she comes back and starts banging on about Max Ramsay(!)
Ramsay Street
Scott comes out with some wedding presents and the dodgy-looking man approaches him. He helps him to carry the presents, saying he's just moved in locally. He takes the keys and goes ahead to "open the door for Scott". While Scott is struggling with the presents, he presses the key into a mould.
The Bank
Des is eating a cheeseburger when George comes over to speak to him. He asks Des that he should speak more nicely to his mother. Des says his relationship with his mother is his business. George tells Des to examine his conscience and that Des takes his father's side more than he realises. Des is flabbergasted!
Coffee Shop
Eileen is still banging on about Max Ramsay while Helen and Douglas smile politely. Finally Eileen leaves, but comes back yet again to ask if they should meet up later. Helen tells her in a polite way to get lost(!)
When Eileen has finally gone, Douglas tells Helen that he has a proposition for her.

Episode title: 0134
Australian airdate: 19/09/85
UK airdate: 06/05/87
UK Gold: 06/05/93
Writer: Sally Webb
Director: Brendan Maher
Guests: Douglas Blake: James Condon
Bess Robinson: June Salter
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Amanda Blake: Linda McConchie
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Note: Maria has disappeared from the credits, to be replaced by Des and Daphne hugging.
Recap
Helen is offered an exhibition by Douglas.
Max surprises Danny by being good at French.
Scott asks Jim about Grandma Robinson. Jim isn't surprised she missed Paul and Terry's wedding.
Douglas invites Helen out to an art evening.
Terry's ex-husband rings her at No.32 and threatens her.
Max tells Jim that he once did some plumbing work for Douglas - and Douglas is married, not a widower.
Ramsay Street
Jim asks Max if he's sure about Douglas - because Helen is under the impression that he isn't married.
Robinsons
Helen and Douglas are looking through her sketch book. She also shows him some other artwork of hers and he is impressed. He says she could do with a better framer, though. He thinks the pictures are all worth exhibiting, except for one that doesn't look quite finished. He also thinks Helen's paintings will sell.
Helen says she never dreamed she would have her own exhibition. Douglas says he's pleased to have "discovered" Helen. He thinks she could have a big future.
Ramsays
Max shows Jim the receipt for his plumbing job with Douglas. Jim says that Max still can't be sure, but Max says he's sure enough to put a small wager on it if necessary. Max gives Jim Douglas's address and phone number.
No.32
Terry tells Paul that she loves him and she won't let anything ever come between them. They start to get a bit frisky, but Terry jumps when the phone rings. It turns out to be Paul's work - he has to be in in about an hour or so. He has to go to Singapore again. Terry is very upset, saying she doesn't want to be alone at night.
Des's
Des is eating breakfast when Daphne comes in from jogging.
DAPHNE: Morning, Clarkey!
Daphne says that Des should try jogging, but Des says he would die before he got halfway around the block(!) They talk about the ransacking of Des's place again - Daphne will tell Terry later.
Daphne tells Des that she wants to tell him a secret. She thinks Terry is still in love with Shane. Des nearly chokes and says that Daphne is way off - Paul and Terry are meant for each other. Daphne says her woman's intuition tells her otherwise. Des thinks Daphne is jealous and tells her not to think along those lines any more.
Ramsay Street
Paul is just leaving and is saying farewell to Terry as he gets into a taxi. When the taxi has driven off, Terry goes in to see Daphne.
Des's
Daphne tells Terry that Gordon has struck at the house, turned it upside-down. Terry wants to know everything, so Daphne tells her about the wreath, the bomb-scare and the ransacking of Des's house. Terry is very upset. She says she doesn't want to tell Paul. She says she's not putting up with this from Gordon any more - she can't. She's tired of looking over her shoulder all the time. She wishes Paul was there with her.
There a knock at the door and Terry jumps, but it's only Helen. She sees that Terry is upset and Terry tells her that Paul has gone to Singapore.
A road
Jim pulls up outside Douglas's house where Douglas is standing with a woman on his arm. Jim asks him for a brief word. Douglas introduces the woman as his sister. Douglas guesses that Jim has come to check on him, but Jim backs out and says it's nothing, really. He heads off.
Robinsons
Helen is painting when the telephone rings. It's Douglas - he says that something has come up and he has to have a talk with her. He asks if he can come over.
(Later)
Douglas has arrived. He tells Helen they need to talk about the logistics of doing an exhibition - she'll have to produce more canvases. He says Helen will have to work quite hard. Helen asks if Douglas doesn't think she's up to it. Douglas says that he doesn't know if she'll have time with her family commitments. He admits that Jim came to visit him. Helen says that her life is up to her, not her family.
No.32
Terry comes in and finds the phone is ringing. It's the dodgy-looking woman from the other day. She pretends to be from Personnel in the airport and tells Terry that Paul has been delayed in Singapore.
A few seconds later, the phone rings again, but Terry doesn't answer this time.
Robinsons
Helen is chopping vegetables in a rather angry way. Jim comes in and Lucy hugs him. Helen sends Lucy off to wait in the car while she has a word with Jim. She says she knows Jim went to visit Douglas today. Jim apologises and Helen says so he should be. Jim said he had good reason at the time, but he's sorry. Helen isn't convinced and says that if Jim had any doubts about Douglas he should have brought them to her. Helen is very angry and storms off.
Ramsay Street
Jim follows Helen out to the car, saying he was only looking out for her best interests. Helen thinks that Jim just doesn't want her to leave the family at all.
When Helen has gone, Jim goes over and berates Max. Max still thinks that the woman he saw Douglas with wasn't Douglas's sister, but Jim tells him to drop it.
Just then, Jim's mother gets out of a taxi.
JIM'S MOTHER: Jim!
JIM: What a surprise!

Episode title: 0136
Australian airdate: 23/09/85
UK airdate: 08/05/87
UK Gold: 10/05/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Bess Robinson: June Salter
Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Jim's mother (Bess) turns up.
Shane is stroppy with Daphne for going out with Terry instead of him. Daphne insists they're just friends.
Bess is apparently asleep on the sofa.
Robinsons
Scott tries to wake Bess up, but her head rolls. He goes to ring an ambulance, but just then Bess wakes up. She says it was just a dizzy spell. She takes a tablet from a bottle in her handbag.
Lucy comes in and jumps on "Nana Robinson". She starts babbling excitedly. Bess stumbles and accidentally hits Lucy with her flailing arm. Lucy runs off while Scott takes Bess off for a lie down in her room.
Charles' pad
Charles and his evil lady friend are talking about Terry. Apparently Terry is putting both of them in a dangerous position. The evil lady friend resolves to find out more about Terry. She and Charles have a pash (eurgh). Charles tells her that they have to get the tapes from Terry.
Robinsons
Scott tells Lucy that Bess was just having a dizzy spell. Lucy doesn't believe him and says that Nana doesn't love her.
Number 32
There's a knock at the door and Terry jumps, but it's just Jim with some more of Paul's stuff.
They chat about Bess and how free-spirited she is. Terry says she'd like a bit more excitement in her life, but Jim says the grass is always greener - they should be happy with what they do have.
Robinsons
Scott makes Lucy turn the TV down so they don't wake Bess. Just then Bess comes out though. When Jim comes in, Lucy tells him that Bess deliberately knocked her over. Scott explains it was nothing - Bess was having a dizzy spell.
Ramsay Street
Evil lady friend of Charles (ELFOC) gets out of a car with her dog. She sees Lucy and Basil and Lucy starts telling her about the row at home. ELFOC, hearing the name "Robinson", decides to befriend her, and they go off to walk their dogs together.
The Park
ELFOC and Lucy are chatting about the family. Lucy explains that Paul is away a lot, so ELFOC says she should befriend Terry to keep her company - and bring her to the park tomorrow! Lucy thinks it's a good idea, but Terry will be buying Helen's car tomorrow at lunchtime.
Robinsons
Lucy comes in and finds Bess sitting at the kitchen table. Bess asks Lucy to forgive her. Lucy is a bit hard on her and asks why Bess didn't reply to her thank you letter last Christmas. Bess apologises for neglecting her and they agree to write to each other in future. They hug and make up.
Charles' pad
ELFOC tells Charles that she met Paul's sister - and she gave her loads of information. She tells Charles that she knows where Terry is going to be tomorrow lunchtime.
Number 32
Bess has come to see Terry. The house is a tip - Terry tells Bess she's still sorting it out from the move, but really it's because Charles and ELFOC have ransacked the place looking for the tapes. They chat about women's rights and about working women. Bess says that Terry should always try to see the other person's point of view, no matter how she feels. Bess invites Terry to go to the cinema tonight.
Robinsons
Lucy and Jim are just heading off when Bess arrives. Bess gives Lucy a piece of lava in a jar and the name of the volcano where she found it, so she can show her teacher.
Bess tells Scott that she's feeling a lot better today. When everyone has headed off, she picks up the phone and rings a bloke called Edward. Apparently they're old acquaintances - she wants to talk to him about some financial matters. They agree to meet up at lunchtime.
Number 32
Terry is alone in the house tidying up when Charles rings her. Terry says she wants to be left alone. Charles says she knows that she's on her own, and he will hurt Lucy if necessary.
Robinsons
Lucy tells Bess that Helen is out with a man-friend. Julie doesn't look so pleased about it though - she's got a bee in her bonnet about the family sticking together. Bess tells Julie that Helen is old enough to decide her own life choices.
Number 32
Bess has come to pick Terry up to go to the cinema, and Scott is coming too. Terry tells them that she hates being by herself in the house, so she's glad to be going out.
Airport Locker Room
Paul is back from his flight. His colleague invites him to go for a drink with the boys, but Paul would rather go home to Terry. His mate mocks him a bit about Terry being a plumber and Paul gets very defensive, saying Terry will be giving up work now they're married.
Robinsons
Paul sneaks in and surprised Jim and Julie. He's looking for Terry, but she's out with Nana Robinson, much to Paul's surprise. Paul tells Jim he's really grateful for putting up the first three months' rent for Number 32 for them.
Coffee Shop
Terry and Bess are discussing the film, and also Bess's career as a war correspondent. They also chat about Grandpa Robinson - he died so soon after they were married. But life had to go on - although she never met anyone else. Bess tells Terry to make the most of every opportunity with Paul.
Number 32
Terry comes in and is surprised to find Paul there. They chat about Nana Robinson and Terry's job. Terry says that she's willing to give up work. Paul says has been making plans to provide for both of them. Terry says a marriage isn't a dictatorship. Paul takes offence and storms off to bed.

Episode title: 0138
Australian airdate: 25/09/85
UK airdate: 12/05/87
UK Gold: 12/05/1993
Writer: Ginny Lowndes
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Helen and Douglas are enjoying each other's company.
Daphne tells Terry that she's not interested in Shane any more.
Scott gets top marks in the essay competition.
Jim reads Scott's essay.
Paul and Terry make up after a row.
Robinsons
Jim hasn't finished the essay yet because the first paragraph said that Bess had succeeded despite being "handicapped by a small child" (Jim). Helen is very surprised and tells Jim to get over it. Jim is bitter that his mother never read him a bedtime story. Helen wonders if that's why he married Anne - because she was a homebody. Jim says it's not like that - he just wishes he knew who his mother was. Helen urges him to read Scott's essay.
Ramsays
Danny is struggling to load the washing machine. Max dictates a shopping list to him - bread, milk, butter, cheese, cornflakes, muesli, toothpaste, detergent. Max is really trying to make a go of things in the house, it seems. He tells Danny to get some money out of the fridge (that's where he keeps it in case of burgulars!)
Robinsons
Jim has finally read the essay and tells Helen that Scott is a very good writer. He says he's learned more about Scott from the essay than anything. He says maybe he's been using Scott to get back at Bess. Also, he's impressed how much Bess has achieved in her lifetime. He admires and respects her - but he says you're supposed to love your mother and it seems that Jim doesn't very much.
Ramsay Street
Danny has stolen a shopping trolley to bring all of the shopping list home! Danny tells Scott he wants to make an effort with the housework, because Max has given up a new life to look after him.
Ramsays
Max tells Danny off for putting too much detergent in the laundry. Max is eager to hear what he got for his French essay(!). Danny says that Max only got 15 out of 100 for the essay.
Robinsons
Jim is in a better mood this afternoon. When Scott comes in he goes straight to his bedroom though.
Scott's bedroom
Jim tells Scott that his essay was wonderful, and Scott is wonderful too. He also tells Scott he's bought him a present - it's a typewriter! Scott is very pleased.
Robinsons
Max comes round in a temper about the clothes washing. Scott says that Danny was only trying to help and points out that Danny has a lot of work on in school. Scott tells him that Danny is trying to make Max happy as best he can, and Max should support him.
Des's
Danny is talking to Des and Daphne about Max - he's a bit upset. Just then Eileen comes round.
DES:(to Daphne) Didn't you lock the door?
Eileen bustles round bossing them about. She gives Danny a hard time about Maria leaving and Daphne tells her off.
Eileen asks Des and Daphne to come out with her and George tonight. Their faces say it all!
Ramsays
Max is scrubbing a burnt saucepan when Jim comes round. Max has come round a bit in his anger at Danny, and it seems Scott has really put him in his place - he seems a bit sheepish. But he doesn't show this to Jim and says that Scott doesn't get enough discipline at home! Jim doesn't take to kindly to this and heads off.
When Jim has gone, and Danny has come in, Max tells Danny that Scott had a yell at him earlier. Max says that he knows there's a lot on Danny's plate because he and Shane are working. But he does want Danny to concentrate on his schoolwork and he want things to work between him and Danny too. Max says that after tea he'll write a letter in French to Danny's teacher.
MAX: She won't fail me again in a hurry!
Des's
Des is trying to get out of going out with Eileen and George.
Des answers the door to George and speaks to him quietly.
DES: Now remember what I told you. Be the man in mum's life, not the mouse!
GEORGE: Oh dear.
George greets them all and Eileen explains that she's invited Des and Daphne. George puts his foot down and tells her that he's booked a table for two.
EILEEN: Now wait a minute. Are you telling me that I can't invite my family to dinner with us?
GEORGE: (pause) Yes I am.
DES: Good one, George.
Eileen says that George can't talk to her like that so he decides to leave. He's clearly rather nervous though!
Des follows George to the door and apologises for things going wrong.
EILEEN: George needs to find out that I am a woman to be reckoned with.
The Bank, the following morning
Des is apologising to George again - he really thought the masterful approach would work. George isn't sure what to do now. He wants to be a man to be reckoned with in Eileen's eyes. Des suggests buying Eileen roses and telling her how beautiful she is - and then he should kiss her!
Ramsays
Max has written the letter for Danny's French teacher. Scott is there and apologises to Max for the way he spoke to him yesterday.
Restaurant
George is on his own at a table.
The Bank
Des is amazed to see Eileen in the bank. She says that she wants to keep George waiting for a while. Des tells her not to be stupid. He thinks it's rude of Eileen to stand George up, and anyway, at her age, blokes don't grow on trees! Eileen insists she will keep George waiting for another ten minutes.
Restaurant
George leaves the restaurant. A skater-boarder causes a car to swerve over to the pavement where George is walking. He falls to the ground and lies prone.