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A Country Practice: Season 4

90 episodes Updated Sep 25, 2026
Previously on A Country Practice

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of A Country Practice Season 3.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S4·E2 Mytharc

Part Of The Family - Part 2

Jan 2, 1984 · 47 min

Muldoon becomes a victim of his own shortcuts when the hospital wall under construction collapses on him.

S4·E3 Mytharc

A Second Chance - Part 1

Jul 2, 1984 · 46 min

When Gabe's mother arrives in the valley, Frank's fears are confirmed.

S4·E4 Mytharc

A Second Chance - Part 2

Aug 2, 1984 · 47 min

Miles Scholfield has chosen secluded Wandin Valley as the location for the birth of his writing career.

S4·E5 Mytharc

It's So Easy - Part 1

· 47 min

A country spinster who raises champion pigs in Wandin Valley meets Barry Leonard on holiday. Barry visits her in Wandin Valley bringing with him devastation and heartbreak.

S4·E6 Mytharc

It's So Easy - Part 2

· 46 min

Terence is seconded by Brendan into taking Judy Loveday to her reunion dinner. His reservations are not unfounded, when Judy appears to misinterpret his intentions.

S4·E7 Mytharc

Partners - Part 1

· 47 min

As Muldoon has resigned from the Club, there is a vacancy for President. Johnno, the publican, makes it his business to take over where Muldoon left off.

S4·E8 Mytharc

Partners - Part 2

· 46 min

Everyone becomes concerned with Terence's apparent loneliness and their attempts to find him a partner are upstaged by Bob and Cookie's plan to use an introduction agency.

S4·E10 Mytharc

Once Upon A Time - Part 2

· 47 min

The story of Wandin Valley's eldest citizen is re-lived when Molly organises a vivid re-enactment.

S4·E11 Mytharc

When The Bough Breaks - Part 1

Jul 3, 1984 · 47 min

Molly's over-enthusiasm to have everything right for her new baby causes complications.

S4·E13 Mytharc

A Sense Of Loss - Part 1

· 46 min

Molly and Brendan's friends try to help them sort out their problems.

S4·E14 Mytharc

A Sense Of Loss - Part 2

· 47 min

Simon cannot understand Vicky's behaviour toward her close friend Molly.

S4·E15 Mytharc

On The Sheep's Back - Part 1

· 47 min

Simon is offered a job he has always wanted in the city and he and Vicky have to make a decision.

S4·E16 Mytharc

On The Sheep's Back - Part 2

· 47 min

A young visitor to Wandin Valley takes great interest in Molly and is surprised and disappointed to find out that she is married.

S4·E17 Mytharc

The Last Laugh - Part 1

· 47 min

Molly finally looks like making a success of her farm, but she worries that disease might threaten her potato crop.

S4·E18 Mytharc

The Last Laugh - Part 2

· 47 min

Terence is shocked at how a money-making venture is more important than a human life.

S4·E19 Mytharc

Elementary Miss Watson - Part 1

May 4, 1984 · 47 min

Esme starts meddling in other people's affairs, only to find herself in trouble with Frank Gilroy.

S4·E20 Mytharc

Elementary Miss Watson - Part 2

Jun 4, 1984 · 45 min

Esme persuades Cookie to help her in her private investigations and they make a shocking discovery.

S4·E23 Mytharc

Moment Of Truth - Part 1

· 46 min

Vicky shows all the signs of being pregnant and Simon is very excited.

S4·E24 Mytharc

Moment Of Truth - Part 2

· 47 min

Judy Loveday's behaviour towards Tania Menzel takes a surprising turn.

S4·E33 Mytharc

Tug Of War - Part 1

· 47 min

An insecure girl focuses her attention on Simon, but Simon has trouble working out why.

S4·E34 Mytharc

Tug Of War - Part 2

· 46 min

Shirley's strange behaviour has everybody wondering what happened to her while she was away.

S4·E36 Mytharc

Second Opinion - Part 2

Jan 6, 1984 · 47 min

Simon finds himself applying his medical expertise to Vicky's patients.

S4·E37 Mytharc

Hot & Cold - Part 1

Jul 6, 1984 · 47 min

Vicky finds she has to face the consequences when an article she wrote appears in the Burrigan Examiner.

S4·E38 Mytharc

Hot & Cold - Part 2

Aug 6, 1984 · 46 min

Terence finds himself advising friends on a medical situation and Simon feels neglected when Fatso ignores him.

S4·E39 Mytharc

Breathing Space - Part 1

· 47 min

Judy gets a big surprise when the new nurse arrives at the hospital a day earlier than expected and Frank and Shirl prepare themselves for Gabe's visit.

S4·E40 Mytharc

Breathing Space - Part 2

· 46 min

The pressure a mother places on her young son, causes Terence concern. The folk in Wandin Valley have a surprise party for an old friend. The Valley raise funds for a young boy's

S4·E41 Mytharc

An Axe To Grind - Part 1

· 47 min

Molly is really excited when an old friend from University visits. Brendan's moustache is not well received. The fruit pickers arrive and Esme's finds them 'undesirable'.

S4·E42 Mytharc

An Axe To Grind - Part 2

· 46 min

Shirley is worried aboutFrank's behaviour. Molly's friend Emma finds an old Aboriginal site. Matron Sloan isn't having much luck in finding a place to live.

S4·E43 Mytharc

Repairing The Damage - Part 1

· 46 min

Shirley's concern for Frank causes her to seek help from Terence. Brendan and Simon try their hand at home plumbing.

S4·E45 Mytharc

Good Intentions - Part 1

May 7, 1984 · 46 min

A young girl's dream to raise her child in a stable environment is shattered when she finds herself deserted.

S4·E46 Mytharc

Good Intentions - Part 2

Jun 7, 1984 · 46 min

Matron Sloan finds she has to face the consequences when she fights for what she believes is right.

S4·E47 Mytharc

So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 1

Dec 7, 1984 · 47 min

Brendan can look forward to a long awaited reunion with his parents when they decide to visit.

S4·E48 Mytharc

So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 2

· 47 min

Brendan is rather concerned when he hears how his father shows little responsibility when taking care of Chloe.

S4·E51 Mytharc

Friday The 13th - Part 1

· 46 min

Judy Loveday plays a practical joke on Dr. Elliott on Friday, the 13th.

S4·E52 Mytharc

Friday The 13th - Part 2

· 47 min

Terence and Frank have their work cut out for them when they try to trace an anonymous suicide call.

S4·E54 Mytharc

The Last Picture Show - Part 2

Mar 8, 1984 · 47 min

Judy Loveday gets excited when she thinks she has finally found a man of the world. Terence, Simon and Frank investigate the possibility of investing in a movie.

S4·E55 Mytharc

I'll Drink To That - Part 1

Sep 8, 1984 · 47 min

Terence and Matron Sloane cannot understand Judy's attitude to a patient. When Simon's aunt dies he inherits some of her belongings. A young boy's parents are wondering what ailmen

S4·E56 Mytharc

I'll Drink To That - Part 2

Oct 8, 1984 · 47 min

Bob is angry over an articleMolly wrote for the newspaper. Vicky and Simon's dinner party isn't very practical.

S4·E57 Mytharc

The Hidden Trap - Part 1

· 47 min

Vicki is horrified to see how a farmer treats his daughter-in-law and wonders what mystery surrounds her. Judy shows signs of deep depression. Molly tries to release her first ed

S4·E58 Mytharc

The Hidden Trap - Part 2

· 46 min

Vicky and Frank uncover a serious crime. When Judy and Terence have a confrontation he realises just how much Judy has been suffering. A new house brings excitement for Simon and

S4·E59 Mytharc

Close To The Bone - Part 1

· 46 min

Terence tries to explain to a girl the damage of what she is doing to herself when she refuses to eat.

S4·E60 Mytharc

Close To The Bone - Part 2

· 45 min

Simon's birthday party gets underway at the Club but the guest of honour seems to be missing.

S4·E61 Mytharc

Leader Of The Pack - Part 1

· 46 min

The clinic and hospital get broken into, and Frank wonders if the recent arrival of the bikies has anything to do with it.

S4·E62 Mytharc

Leader Of The Pack - Part 2

· 47 min

When Molly sees that the council are planning to build a factory she sets about trying to prevent it.

S4·E63 Mytharc

Digging Up Dirt - Part 1

Jun 9, 1984 · 46 min

Vicky has reservations about the new house Simon has found for them.

S4·E64 Mytharc

Digging Up Dirt - Part 2

Jul 9, 1984 · 46 min

Terence is forced to operate in dangerous conditions in order to save a man's life.

S4·E66 Mytharc

Man's Best Friend - Part 2

· 46 min

Vicky and Simon find that it's not as easy as they thought living with Frank and Shirley.

S4·E67 Mytharc

Taken For A Ride - Part 1

· 46 min

Molly tries to help Simon at the clinic but he finds her more of a hindrance.

S4·E68 Mytharc

Taken For A Ride - Part 2

· 47 min

An accident at the timber yard leads to further investigation by Terence.

S4·E69 Mytharc

A Fair Hearing - Part 1

· 46 min

Cookie and Bob prepare Clancy for his big race. Are Vicky and Simon going from a bad situation to a worse one when they accept the offer of another place to stay?

S4·E70 Mytharc

A Fair Hearing - Part 2

· 46 min

Clancy's big race arrives and there's unexpected results for some. Molly is annoyed with the attention Brendan is receiving from the Burrigan Examiner so decides to take action.

S4·E71 Mytharc

Upstaged - Part 1

Apr 10, 1984 · 46 min

Preparations begin for undiscovered talents when the club prepares for a Gala Evening. Cookie takes on some extra work. Molly has her first visitors to stay at the farm.

S4·E72 Mytharc

Upstaged - Part 2

May 10, 1984 · 46 min

Simon has the chance to work with one of the best in the business, but isn't impressed with the lack of compassion he shows towards his patients.

S4·E73 Mytharc

Ships That Pass - Part 1

Nov 10, 1984 · 46 min

It's great excitement when Shirley, Frank, Simon and Brendan head off on a South Pacific cruise. Shirley is quite taken with the charming ship's purser.

S4·E74 Mytharc

Ships That Pass - Part 2

Dec 10, 1984 · 47 min

Cookie takes liberties with the truth to develop a ship-board romance. Simon and Brendan become involved in a stow-away.

S4·E75 Mytharc

The Harder They Fall - Part 1

· 46 min

Vicky has some exciting news to tell Simon on his return from the cruise. Terence asks Judy to keep a watchful eye on Steve Vargas. Cookie gets a big surprise.

S4·E76 Mytharc

The Harder They Fall - Part 2

· 47 min

Terence enjoys a different lifestyle when his flat gets overtaken by a woman wrestler. Shirley and Frank hold a slide evening, causing friction between the usually happy couples of

S4·E77 Mytharc

Something Out There - Part 1

· 47 min

Vicky and Simon move into their new house. The local farmers are concerned for the stock after a mysterious series of deaths. Molly has to cope with the death of one of her dearest

S4·E78 Mytharc

Something Out There - Part 2

· 46 min

The locals take the advice of an old hermit from the hills and work under his instruction to hunt down a wild dog pack. Simon is annoyed when his new house is used as a communicati

S4·E79 Mytharc

Out Of Bounds - Part 1

Jan 11, 1984 · 46 min

Esme finds herself in an unfortunate position and has to face the consequences.

S4·E80 Mytharc

Out Of Bounds - Part 2

Feb 11, 1984 · 46 min

All the hospital staff are called to help in an emergency operation.

S4·E81 Mytharc

Rituals - Part 1

Aug 11, 1984 · 47 min

Terence and Matron Sloan enjoy a peaceful evening together at Terence's Vineyard.

S4·E82 Mytharc

Rituals - Part 2

Sep 11, 1984 · 47 min

Judy Loveday gets a surprise when an unexpected visitor arrives on her doorstep.

S4·E84 Mytharc

All In The Line Of Duty - Part 2

· 47 min

Esme Watson tries to convince the town that they are in extreme danger, but no one will believe her.

S4·E85 Mytharc

Misconceptions - Part 1

· 46 min

Vicky decides that it's the right time to start a family, much to Simon's delight.

S4·E86 Mytharc

Misconceptions - Part 2

· 46 min

Matron Sloan meets her match when she arranges a social game of cards.

S4·E87 Mytharc

Eighty In The Shade - Part 1

· 47 min

Brendan gets permission to take the senior citizens from the hospital on an outing with hilarious results.

S4·E88 Mytharc

Eighty In The Shade - Part 2

· 45 min

Brendan and Judy try to keep a secret from Matron Sloan but she finds out quite by accident.

S4·E89 Mytharc

Small Comfort - Part 1

Jul 12, 1984 · 48 min

Brendan gets an offer to continue his work with fund raising.

S4·E90 Mytharc

Small Comfort - Part 2

Aug 12, 1984 · 47 min

Some of the locals disagree with the methods that are used to raise funds for charity.

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