A Country Practice: Season 2

Golden Fleece - Part 1

May 1, 1982 · 47 min

A young boy, bored and lonely turns to petty vandalism and is given two weeks "hard labour" at the hospital where he befriends an elderly male patient - his first friend.

Golden Fleece - Part 2

Jun 1, 1982 · 47 min

Doctor Elliott shocks Wandin Valley when his new friend arrives. The young boy is devastated when the old man dies but decides to take on the care of his dog.

Teamwork - Part 1

Dec 1, 1982 · 47 min

A young diabetic's condition saves her from the disaster that befalls her fellow students. Simon's father arrives in Wandin Valley.

Teamwork - Part 2

· 48 min

Frank arrives at the site of the minibus crash and realises that it is an emergency. There are six very seriously injured people. Simon finds his father has been enlisted to help i

Suffer Little Children - Part 1

· 47 min

Simon becomes suspicious when a shy, young, aboriginal girl comes to him with a split lip. Molly does market research on the need for fresh turkeys and embarrasses Brendan.

Suffer Little Children - Part 2

· 47 min

Simon is unrelenting in his pressure on Terence to report the case to the relevant authorities. How long can Frank and Shirley continue living under the same roof?

Mates - Part 1

· 47 min

The local tennis coach saves a young boy's life but finds his own at risk. Marta Kertesz finds that a friend has become an admirer.

Mates - Part 2

· 47 min

The prejudices and hypocrisy of a small town destroy two favourite residents. There are big money stakes on Shirley's determination to give up cigarettes.

Sons & Lovers - Part 1

· 47 min

Dr Elliot has a tough time treating a woman whose problems are more mental than physical. Vicky collapses in her surgery and is confined to bed.

Sons & Lovers - Part 2

· 48 min

When a young Italian girl is discovered to be suffering from gonorrhoea the doctors face the task of tracking down the carrier, with embarrassing results for a mother and her teena

I Know Where She's Gone - Part 1

· 48 min

Frank's job is at risk and he's out to prove that he's a tough cop. Meanwhile, Marta and Molly organize a demonstration.

I Know Where She's Gone - Part 2

· 47 min

Marta is reminded of the secret police in Hungary when two city detectives come to investigate a murder. Frank is forgiven and becomes the town hero. Starring -

Little Knowledge - Part 1

· 46 min

Marta fears general health and Vicki comes to the rescue. Molly is branded an eccentric and a nuisance.

Little Knowledge - Part 2

· 46 min

Terence's investigation of a patient's illness brings an unexpected result. Shirly finds an unusual way of not having to go jogging with Frank.

A Pit To Hiss In - Part 1

· 47 min

Molly leaves Brendan and the townsfolk are sure it's for good. Frank and Shirley are keeping secrets from each other.

A Pit To Hiss In - Part 2

· 47 min

Shirley's on a strict diet, but bears a strong resemblance to Miss Piggy. Vicki worries about her young assistant, whose help is sometimes more trouble than it's worth.

Sore Throat - Part 1

· 47 min

Tempers flair from both sides when there's a threat of big industry invading Wandin Valley and Molly employs some fancy fighting tactics.

Sore Throat - Part 2

· 48 min

Simon proves that doctors are as vulnerable to dangerous illnesses as their patients. Things look grim for Frank and Shirley's relationship when Frank is seen with a very attractiv

Beatin' Round The Bush - Part 1

· 47 min

Terence receives a beautiful visitor who causes him heaps of problems.. and she happens to be his ex-wife Rowena. The hospital staff vote Dr. Simon Bowen as the world's worst patie

Beatin' Round The Bush - Part 2

· 46 min

Marta feels threatened by Rowena's arrival and the two women have a talk. Frank makes a few changes to his image to suit Laurel, but finds his life is changing faster than he likes

Never Called Me Mother - Part 1

· 47 min

Vicky's in for a big surprise when she meets her enemy, the new specialist vet in town. There's unwelcome competition for the doctors as well.

Never Called Me Mother - Part 2

· 48 min

Is the relationship between Shirl and Frank, on or off? They both have very different ideas on the subject. Simon may be a little out of his depth when he deals with hallucinations

Shootin' Through - Part 1

· 45 min

Shirley's meeting with Vicky's boyfriend is a total disaster. A father's negligence in leaving a loaded gun where his children can find it spells danger.

Shootin' Through - Part 2

· 48 min

How does Simon Bowen react when he meets Vicky's new boyfriend? Meanwhile, an emergency operation at Wandin Valley hospital seems imminent and the life of a young child is at stake

Pig In A Poke - Part 1

· 48 min

The stars of a radio serial called "Green Pastures" are coming to Wandin Valley and most of the locals are very excited. Meanwhile, the relationship between Frank and Shirley is de

Pig In A Poke - Part 2

· 47 min

Vicky's romance strikes difficulties when she discovers some startling information about Peter. There's chaos in the Valley when actors from a radio serial wind up in hospital.

Did She Fall - Part 1

· 47 min

Vicky creates havoc in the Dean household when she leaves home. Meanwhile, Molly and Brendan are in for a few surprises when their live-in help divulges her thoughts on certain mor

Did She Fall - Part 2

· 47 min

Frustrated by the hospital's lack of support, Marta starts looking for another job. In the meantime, there is growing evidence that Shirley Dean's secret fear may actually be true.

Loves Labour Lost - Part 1

· 48 min

Shirley receives some news which could endanger her future with Frank. Meanwhile, a very serious disease strikes a newborn baby and Terence investigates.

Loves Labour Lost (2)

· 47 min

Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind - Part 1

· 47 min

There are strange lights in the sky, a boy suffers mysterious burns and talks about a crashed spaceship. Shirley is very depressed as a result of the operation, or is it Frank?

Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind - Part 2

· 47 min

A young boy is struck by a disease that can ruin his future and Terence can't get any answer as to the cause. The Hospital Board appears to be scheming to remove Marta.

The Second Coming - Part 1

· 47 min

Shirley's mum arrives causing chaos in the Dean household and upsetting some of the locals. Terence and Simon worry for the health and life of the local priest who has a fight on h

The Second Coming - Part 2

· 48 min

Frank and Shirley's engagement party creates arguments and a few surprises. Simon tries to cope with a young deserted mother who has misinterpreted his professional care and attent

Come Blow Your Own Horn - Part 1

· 47 min

Terence and Simon are both attracted to the glamorous new receptionist at the clinic. Shirley is feeling unwanted and unloved, and her mother's interference in the wedding plans do

Come Blow Your Own Horn - Part 2

· 46 min

There is confusion between two brothers, one of whom is a well known war hero. The whole town turns up for a funeral.

Frankie And Johnny - Part 1

· 48 min

A dangerous escaped criminal returns to Wandin Valley and Frank is forced to take action. Brendan and Molly have an argument and Brendan ends up spending the night in a pig pen.

Frankie And Johnny - Part 2

· 47 min

Terence reveals a closely guarded secret from his past. There is fun and a surprise for the ladies at Shirley's shower tea.

The Odd Couple - Part 1

· 46 min

Shirley and Frank have wedding jitters and Shirley has second thoughts. After Frank's bucks party, Frank and Simon deliver a baby.

The Odd Couple - Part 2

· 47 min

It's great celebrations in the Valley for Frank and Shirley's wedding. There's a fear that a snake may ruin the ceremony.

A Fearful Thing - Part 1

· 48 min

Frank and Shirley return from their honeymoon but find living together isn't easy. An abandoned baby is left at the hospital.

A Fearful Thing - Part 2

· 47 min

Wandin Valley fears the outbreak of a tropical disease and Terence and Simon battle against the small town prejudices.

Win Some, Lose Some - Part 1

· 48 min

Shirley loses a daughter and Simon finds a flatmate. Terence's daughter arrives on his doorstep to stay.

Win Some, Lose Some - Part 2

· 47 min

Molly and Brendan receive some very exciting news. The local BMX champion becomes very ill just before his big race.

Eyes Of The Beholder - Part 1

· 47 min

Frank is reprimanded for neglecting his professional duties due to the excitement of being a newly-wed. Brendan is suffering because of Molly's pregnancy.

Eyes Of The Beholder - Part 2

· 47 min

To improve farm profitability, Molly is faced with having to get rid of Doris. Meanwhile, Sophie gets into trouble and Terence doesn't know how to deal with his daughter's radical

Weight For Age - Part 1

· 47 min

Terence is concerned about a patient not responding to treatment. A young school boy takes desperate measures to become a jockey.

Weight For Age - Part 2

· 47 min

There's an unexpected twist at Frank and Shirley's bridge party. Sophie Elliott's interest in Brendan creates problems for Terence.

Prisoner Of The Valley - Part 1

· 47 min

When Simon is attracted to a beautiful woman he learns of her dark past in Wandin Valley. Meanwhile, Terrance worries about stories of Sophie and her romantic entanglement.

Prisoner Of The Valley - Part 2

· 48 min

Brendan and Molly's marriage is put under pressure by town gossip. Simon suffers from the small-mindedness of the Valley people. Starring -

Cheap Dreams - Part 1

· 46 min

When a bikie gang appears in Wandin Valley, fear strikes the town. Simon worries about Fatso's nocturnal habits. Starring -

Cheap Dreams - Part 2

· 47 min

The township turns against Frank when he sides with the bikies against a local. Meanwhile, Molly is upset at talks of leaving the valley.

Occupational Hazard - Part 1

· 48 min

An angry farmer publicly slanders Vicky and assaults her for mistreating his cattle. Brendan is very upset about Miss Bird's senility and resists taking her to a nursing home.

Occupational Hazard - Part 2

· 47 min

Marta and Terence try to further their relationship, but circumstances are against them. Stock are dying from a rare disease and there are worries for the safety of the Valley's in

Hear No Evil - Part 1

· 47 min

Marta shows growing affection for Ben Prescott, the Pony Club manager and Terence is jeolous. Meanwhile, Brendan tries to help a family whose son appears to be troubled by violence

Hear No Evil - Part 2

· 46 min

Shirley asks Frank to pose nude for her painting. A colleague of Simon's father comes to stay and Simon gets a pleasant surprise.

The Luck Of The Draw - Part 1

· 46 min

Simon has some news for Vicky - his father has asked him to join the family practice. Shirley's painting of Frank provides great amusement at the club.

The Luck Of The Draw - Part 2

· 46 min

Ben tells Marta of a problem that may put an end to their relationship. Brendan discovers the source of the strange noises that have been upsetting Molly.

One For The Road - Part 1

· 46 min

Vicky and Terence have an accident, and Vicky blames herself. Marta's professionalism is questioned due to her personal involvement with a seriously ill patient.

One For The Road - Part 2

· 46 min

Marta and Ben's relationship is put under great strain. A bitter argument divides Terence and Marta.

A Fair Day's Work - Part 1

Aug 3, 1982 · 47 min

There's a fire at the Jones' farm and Brendan has to break the news to Molly, but she has some bad news of her own.

A Fair Day's Work - Part 2

Aug 4, 1982 · 47 min

Bob Hatfield takes ill and convinced that he may die, reveals an intimate secret from his past to Cookie. Terence is obviously upset about Marta's relationship with Ben.

No Apparent Reason - Part 1

· 47 min

Simon arranges a beautiful blind date for Terence. A much hoped for birth turns to tragedy for a Wandin Valley couple.

No Apparent Reason - Part 2

· 47 min

Shirley reprimands Terence for his treatment of Marta. An engagement is announced.

Road To Nowhere - Part 1

· 47 min

Terence has to tell a close friend some shattering news. Shirley and Simon feel they need to teach school students about sex.

Road To Nowhere (2)

· 46 min

Coming Ready Or Not - Part 1

· 47 min

The treatment of two patients causes friction between Terence and Simon. Molly's mother arrives and causes problems for Brendan.

Coming Ready Or Not - Part 2

· 47 min

Molly and Brendan become proud parents. Shirley and Frank rethink their marriage.

What It Takes - Part 1

· 46 min

The arrival of old Dr Clarke upsets Terence when the doctor tries to take over. The old fashioned attitudes of a teenage father drives her to extremes.

What It Takes - Part 2

· 47 min

It appears that Molly's mum will settle in Wandin Valley, and Molly and Brendan are horrified. Dr Clarke causes problems for Terence, and some patients.

The Second Deadly Sin - Part 1

· 47 min

Brendan is upset about not having enough time with his baby. There is hope of gold discovery in the Valley.

The Second Deadly Sin - Part 2

· 46 min

Cookie resigns from the club after fighting with Councillor Muldoon. The whole town team together for a rescue.

The Seeds Of Discontent - Part 1

· 47 min

Simon prepares for his radio debut. There's friction between Brendan Jones and the relief nurse.

The Seeds Of Discontent - Part 2

· 46 min

There's general excitement, but also arguments about the garden fete at the Gilroys. Terence becomes sick while investigating the mystery illness of an elderly lady.

Sign Of Affection - Part 1

· 47 min

Molly finds motherhood trying, she is tired and unhappy. Vicky investigates the mystery death of some cattle.

Sign Of Affection - Part 2

· 46 min

There are some surprises at the Wandin Valley Hospital Beauty Quest. Molly has to adjust to a change in her relationship with Chloe.

Field Of Thunder - Part 1

· 46 min

Shirley plans a holiday but Frank doesn't want to join her. Marta is worried her new house is a mistake.

Field Of Thunder - Part 2

· 47 min

A dying patient makes his final protest. Terence solves a young boy's embarrassing problem.

The Push - Part 1

· 47 min

An unemployed teenager suffers a stroke and his friends organise his rehabilitation. Marta is plagued by telephone calls from a mystery intruder.

The Push - Part 2

· 48 min

"The Push" group, a group of unemployed teenagers, make progress with one of their member's rehabilitation from a stroke. Marta discovers the identity of the intruder.

Acts Of Kindness - Part 1

· 46 min

Vickey's matchmaking backfires. Simon's play strikes big problems.

Acts Of Kindness - Part 2

· 47 min

Molly thinks she may be pregnant again. The local chemist is suspected of murdering his annoying wife.

A Human Reaction - Part 1

· 47 min

A patient almost dies and Simon blames himself. Molly argues with Brendan and Simon about inoculating Chloe.

A Human Reaction - Part 2

· 47 min

The bad luck of a farmer affects the whole Valley. Frank is proud of Shirley's success at darts, but doesn't know her secret.

The Show Down - Part 1

· 46 min

Wandin Valley Bush Hospital is threatened with closure and the town residents fight to keep it open.

The Show Down - Part 2

· 46 min

An airplane crash reminds everyone why it is so important to maintain well equipped hospitals in rural areas - but such practical reasons are not always considered when politics ar

Pie In The Sky - Part 1

· 47 min

Wandin Valley residents react with self-righteous indignation when two ex-criminals and three "ladies of the night" arrive in town.

Pie In The Sky - Part 2

· 47 min

Esme and a number of the local ladies are so incensed by the presence of the "ladies of the night", that they decide to take things into their own hands.

Stirring The Possum - Part 1

· 46 min

Esme's nephew Alwyn Watson returns to the Valley with his wife Mary. As a result of an accident, Alwyn is confined to a wheelchair, where he dreams of his huge insurance claim.

Stirring The Possum - Part 2

· 47 min

Mr Brown, a mysterious visitor to the Valley, sparks those with guilty consciences to cleanse their souls.

Cup Fever - Part 1

· 46 min

Wandin Valley Cup fever strikes with its customary force. Apart from the S.P. Bookie run by Cookie, the racing committee is faced with an audacious confidence trick.

Cup Fever - Part 2

· 46 min

Terence and Marta's growing relationship becomes impossible to hide.