Sons and Daughters: Season 4
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 Sons and Daughters 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.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Episode 529
Jan 13, 1985 · 25 min
Irene finds out from David that Ross is operating on Patricia, and jumps into action to try and avert a tragedy.
Episode 530
Jan 14, 1985 · 25 min
Fiona's new happiness with Barney is threatened by a shadow from his past.
Episode 531
Jan 15, 1985 · 25 min
David tells Patricia that the party will be a day to remember, not realising how true his words will prove to be.
Episode 532
Jan 16, 1985 · 25 min
Andy gets confirmation that Ross intended to kill Patricia and is determined to tell Barbara what he knows.
Episode 534
Jan 21, 1985 · 25 min
Alan reacts brutally towards Jill when he learns the truth about his injury.
Episode 535
Jan 22, 1985 · 25 min
Patricia finds a way to make sure that, when she goes, she won't be forgotten ... especially those who have hurt her in the past.
Episode 539
Jan 29, 1985 · 25 min
Karen uses her hold over Wayne to deny him his chance for potential happiness with Amanda.
Episode 540
Jan 30, 1985 · 25 min
Another wedding ... but the bride and groom are in for a nasty shock.
Episode 541
Feb 3, 1985 · 25 min
David and Beryl are thrown together in nightmarish circumstances.
Episode 542
Feb 4, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's plan to ply information from Wayne produces devastating results.
Episode 543
Feb 5, 1985 · 25 min
Andy's shock at Barbara's state leads to a violent confrontation with Ross.
Episode 544
Feb 6, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh finds a way to make sure Charlie doesn't dare throw her out of the house.
Episode 545
Feb 10, 1985 · 25 min
Charlie comes to the end of the road in her search for Patricia.
Episode 546
Feb 11, 1985 · 25 min
David takes matters into his owns hands, and is shattered when they go horribly wrong.
Episode 547
Feb 12, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's schemes seem to be paying off at last and she hits the jackpot.
Episode 548
Feb 13, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh takes steps to make sure that Jill doesn't interfere with her plans for Alan.
Episode 549
Feb 17, 1985 · 25 min
Beryl attempts to get her baby back...without the help of David or the police.
Episode 550
Feb 18, 1985 · 25 min
Karen is pushed to breaking point by Leigh's attempts to manipulate Alan.
Episode 552
Feb 20, 1985 · 25 min
Fiona is unnerved as the pranks being played on her become increasingly malicious.
Episode 553
Feb 24, 1985 · 25 min
Amanda is in for a shock encounter when she sees a familiar face in the street.
Episode 554
Feb 25, 1985 · 25 min
Amanda is in for a shock encounter when she sees a familiar face in the street. Beryl faces more heartbreak over the loss of her baby.
Episode 555
Feb 26, 1985 · 25 min
Amanda becomes worried when it becomes apparent that her mother is hiding something from her.
Episode 557
Mar 3, 1985 · 25 min
A letter for Amanda brings very disturbing news for Wayne.
Episode 559
Mar 5, 1985 · 25 min
Frannie brings Leigh's baby down to Melbourne, and stuns David with a revelation about Leigh.
Episode 560
Mar 6, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline shows that she's not the weak, easily-dominated woman everyone thinks she is.
Episode 561
Mar 10, 1985 · 25 min
Karen burns her bridges when her anger drives her beyond reason.
Episode 562
Mar 11, 1985 · 25 min
The Hamilton family is horrified by a shock discovery which has far-reaching implications.
Episode 563
Mar 12, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's plans for Beryl take a massive set-back due to an unexpected development.
Episode 565
Mar 17, 1985 · 25 min
Fiona has to face painful memories when she makes a last-ditch attempt to help Jill.
Episode 567
Mar 19, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh is stunned to realise David is her father... appalled by what she's done to her own brother.
Episode 568
Mar 20, 1985 · 25 min
Gordon is overjoyed when Wayne returns..but it's Wayne with a difference.
Episode 569
Mar 24, 1985 · 25 min
The secret of Caroline's past seems to ruin her plans for her future with Stephen.
Episode 570
Mar 25, 1985 · 25 min
Beryl gets some shocking news which has sinister repercussions.
Episode 571
Mar 26, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline enlists Amanda and Gary to help with a risky plan to get Brad out of her life once and for all.
Episode 572
Mar 27, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline's attempt to stop Brad pushes him too far, and Gary has to save the day.
Episode 573
Mar 31, 1985 · 25 min
Andy is torn between wanting to help the unhappy Helena, and not wanting to interfere in a potentially volatile situation.
Episode 574
Apr 1, 1985 · 25 min
David continues to worry about Beryl as she vigorously renews her efforts to get her baby back.
Episode 575
Apr 2, 1985 · 25 min
Gary realises that he can use Katie to make a fortune at Gordon's expense.
Episode 576
Apr 3, 1985 · 25 min
Fiona realises that she and Andy could be in very big trouble when she learns that Nikos is on his way to Australia.
Episode 577
Apr 7, 1985 · 25 min
Katie and Gary are disturbed when Larry Blake realises what they're up to with the computer.
Episode 578
Apr 8, 1985 · 25 min
Charlie is faced with a terrible decision concerning Gordon and his son.
Episode 579
Apr 9, 1985 · 25 min
Barbara and Gordon react with shock to Stephen telling them the truth about Wayne.
Episode 580
Apr 10, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh puts her plan into operation to convince Beryl that the baby isn't hers.
Episode 581
Apr 14, 1985 · 25 min
The return of the real Wayne causes confusion which has disastrous consequences.
Episode 582
Apr 15, 1985 · 25 min
Barbara and Gordon are astonished when a surprisre visitor turns up for Wayne.
Episode 583
Apr 16, 1985 · 25 min
It becomes apparent that Wayne's fiancee has a secret.
Episode 584
Apr 17, 1985 · 25 min
Beryl tries to help Leanne out of deep water with her ex-friends; and is stunned by their vicious retalliation.
Episode 585
Apr 21, 1985 · 25 min
Gary finally discovers a way to get to Caroline when she's on her own.
Episode 586
Apr 22, 1985 · 25 min
Amanda arrives at Woombai, and trouble brews between Helena and Nikos.
Episode 587
Apr 23, 1985 · 25 min
Samantha arrives home from overseas with news that turns Barbara's world upside down.
Episode 588
Apr 24, 1985 · 25 min
Stephen is shocked to learn of a threat to Woombai's existence.
Episode 589
Apr 28, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's revenge gets out of control. Will Gordon discover Barbara's secret?
Episode 590
Apr 29, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline uses her charms to find out more about Bill Ashley.
Episode 591
Apr 30, 1985 · 25 min
Andy meets someone who is going to affect his whole life.
Episode 592
May 1, 1985 · 25 min
Conflict springs up between Samantha and Amanda after the car accident.
Episode 594
May 6, 1985 · 25 min
Stephen and Caroline are stunned to find that Amanda has disappeared.
Episode 595
May 7, 1985 · 25 min
A thunderstorm brings more than bad weather to Woombai.
Episode 596
May 8, 1985 · 25 min
Gordon is shocked when he comes face to face with the man he thought was dead.
Episode 597
May 12, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne is prepared to go to any lengths to keep Barbara and Roland apart.
Episode 598
May 13, 1985 · 25 min
Samantha is placed in an explosive situation when she discovers the truth behind Amanda's disappearance.
Episode 600
May 15, 1985 · 25 min
Gordon is torn as he goes through with a scheme to keep Barbara.
Episode 601
May 19, 1985 · 25 min
A new arrival at David's is planning trouble for Leigh.
Episode 602
May 20, 1985 · 25 min
Andy embarks on a bold plan to find the truth about Amanda.
Episode 605
May 26, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline's reaction to recent traumas leaves her wide open for further trouble.
Episode 607
May 28, 1985 · 25 min
David doesn't heed Desmond's advice on avoiding a possibly fatal incident.
Episode 609
Jun 2, 1985 · 25 min
An unexpected death has repercussions for Wayne and Julie.
Episode 610
Jun 3, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne plots to destroy Roland. Caroline doesn't know who to believe when an attempt is made to expose Eloise.
Episode 611
Jun 4, 1985 · 25 min
Glen reacts violently to the knowledge that Jenny and Stephen are more than just friends.
Episode 620
Jun 19, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne finds himself the target of a dangerous attraction.
Episode 621
Jun 23, 1985 · 25 min
The relationship between Charlie and her children looks set for disaster.
Episode 622
Jun 24, 1985 · 25 min
Samantha nears the end of her search, but must prepare herself for a shock.
Episode 623
Jun 25, 1985 · 25 min
Samantha finally confronts the man she fears and loathes ...Lloyd Donovan.
Episode 626
Jul 1, 1985 · 25 min
Denise discovers the identity of the rapist - with dangerous consequences.
Episode 627
Jul 2, 1985 · 25 min
David and Fiona begin their quest to find Patricia in Rio de Janeiro.
Episode 629
Jul 7, 1985 · 25 min
The situation with Colin reaches an end - and a beginning.
Episode 631
Jul 9, 1985 · 25 min
Colin is embittered when Andy reacts negatively to the truth.
Episode 633
Jul 14, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne stumbles onto the perfect way to get Caroline on his side. Roland finally realises that Irene and Simon have been keeping a secret.
Episode 634
Jul 15, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline checks up on Alison and finds she's not who she claims to be. Leigh is frightened of being recognised as the girl who left Beryl's baby at the Children's Home.
Episode 635
Jul 16, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh decides to tell Beryl the truth about her baby Robert. Alison survives a close call.
Episode 636
Jul 17, 1985 · 25 min
Gordon and Barbara are mystified as to the identity of a girl who seems to have some connection with Patricia. Beryl takes drastic steps to get her baby back.
Episode 637
Jul 21, 1985 · 25 min
The mystery girl at Woombai stuns Barbara and Gordon with a revelation. A conspiracy to take over the company looks likely to succeed.
Episode 638
Jul 22, 1985 · 25 min
Alison plays a trump card to ensure Caroline and Wayne can't get rid of her. Spider's attempt to help Adam go very much awry.
Episode 639
Jul 23, 1985 · 25 min
A brutal powerplay rocks the Hamilton house. Irene shows concern over Jenny's illness.
Episode 640
Jul 24, 1985 · 25 min
The mystery surrounding the new girl at Woombai deepens. Beryl and Heather draw the lines of battle over the baby.
Episode 641
Jul 28, 1985 · 25 min
A turning point is reached as Beryl makes a decision. Is there a killer at Woombai?
Episode 642
Jul 29, 1985 · 25 min
A chance meeting threatens to expose Leigh's crime. Jenny's illness forces her into a crucial decision.
Episode 643
Jul 30, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's crime comes out into the open. Alison is caught red-handed - but enlists an unlikely accomplice.
Episode 644
Jul 31, 1985 · 25 min
Andy's anger has a short fuse. Mary's nightmare becomes reality.
Episode 645
Aug 4, 1985 · 25 min
Colin and Andy take revenge on Wayne. A murderer stalks Mary.
Episode 646
Aug 5, 1985 · 25 min
Brett gets a visitor from his home town - and some surprising news. A bold plan of Gordon's means that he risks losing Woombai.
Episode 647
Aug 6, 1985 · 25 min
A phone call from Fiona arouses Charlie's suspicions about Alison. Mary is cornered by the man who murdered her grandparents.
Episode 648
Aug 7, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne's need for alcohol is having some disturbing consequences. Alison takes matters into her own hands.
Episode 649
Aug 11, 1985 · 25 min
Alison's triumph about clearing Patricia's name is short lived. Gordon, Barbara and Mary are unaware that death looms over their heads.
Episode 650
Aug 12, 1985 · 25 min
The terror at Woombia reaches a climax. Alison finds much more than she bargained for in Sydney.
Episode 651
Aug 13, 1985 · 25 min
An unpleasant confrontation takes place at Jenny's party. Leigh risks capture in order to see her baby again.
Episode 652
Aug 14, 1985 · 25 min
Donna's accident forces Brett to make an unpleasant decision. Leigh takes desperate action to avoid going to prison.
Episode 653
Aug 18, 1985 · 25 min
Carolin and Alison are forced to form an uneasy alliance. Leigh's desperate state of mind has traumatic repercussions.
Episode 654
Aug 19, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline lets herself in for trouble when her heart rules her head. Alison takes drastic action to stop Mary proving her relationship to Patricia.
Episode 655
Aug 20, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne's grave fears for his father's safety force him to take desperate steps. Roger reveals his plans for Samantha causing an unforseen incident.
Episode 656
Aug 21, 1985 · 25 min
Roger makes Samantha an offer she can't easily refuse. Tim and Donna have plans of their own.
Episode 657
Aug 25, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's night out takes on a dangerous turn. Roger's deception leaves Gordon vulnerable.
Episode 658
Aug 26, 1985 · 25 min
Tracy is back on the scene, intent on making trouble for Leigh. Woombai's future ownership seems very uncertain when Gordon falls a victim to Roger's plotting.
Episode 659
Aug 27, 1985 · 25 min
Fiona's mysterious visitor creates ripples of dissention in the boarding house. Spider sets Beryl up for a new romance.
Episode 660
Aug 28, 1985 · 25 min
Alison makes a desperate bid to destroy Roger. Brett could be in deeper water then he thinks.
Episode 661
Sep 1, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline is shocked to find Roger in a compromising situation. An evening with Beryl looks headed for disaster - until Rod steps in.
Episode 662
Sep 2, 1985 · 25 min
Spider's attempts to help Brett don't work out the way he planned.
Episode 663
Sep 3, 1985 · 25 min
Alison makes a desperate attempt to foil Roger. The contents of an old suitcase in the Woombai attic prove very upsetting for Barbara.
Episode 664
Sep 4, 1985 · 25 min
Fiona is distressed to find that Hung has disappeared. Gordon makes a decision that could have drastic consequences.
Episode 665
Sep 8, 1985 · 25 min
Alison is shocked to learn who the police suspect of Roger's murder. Fiona is determined to do anything she can to find Hung.
Episode 666
Sep 9, 1985 · 25 min
Alison's concern for Mary leads to conflict with Charlie - Andy and Fiona make a terrible discovery in the boarding house garden.
Episode 667
Sep 10, 1985 · 25 min
Chris and Samantha realise who Roger's killer is. Tracy and Judge have plans to get Brett into even deeper trouble.
Episode 668
Sep 11, 1985 · 25 min
Tracy uses Brett for her ultimate revenge on Leigh. Hung is in danger, but no one knows where he is hiding.
Episode 669
Sep 15, 1985 · 25 min
There's more trouble for Brett when he tries to nail Judge. Adam faces a crisis of conscience.
Episode 670
Sep 16, 1985 · 25 min
It appears Fiona and Hung's happy reunion is short-lived. Beryl and Brett find themselves in a life- threatening situation.
Episode 671
Sep 17, 1985 · 25 min
Rod and Adam try desperately to rescue Beryl and Brett from Judge's clutches. News about David shocks Alison and Fiona.
Episode 672
Sep 18, 1985 · 25 min
Alison takes steps to under- mine Caroline. James lashes out when he feels he's been cheated.
Episode 673
Sep 22, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne plots to undermine James' ownership of Woombai. Alison's plan to buy Roger Carlyle's shares meets an unexpected setback.
Episode 674
Sep 23, 1985 · 25 min
Alison's plans start to go wrong. Mary gets into hot water through no fault of her own.
Episode 675
Sep 24, 1985 · 25 min
Rod is angry when Beryl unknowingly betrays his trust. Charlie's generosity causes a rift between her and Adam.
Episode 676
Sep 25, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne accidentally comes across the ultimate solution to all Gordon's problems with James.
Episode 677
Sep 29, 1985 · 25 min
Relations between Gordon and James reach a crossroad. An enemy of the past brings fear to Fiona.
Episode 678
Sep 30, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline is forced to make a difficult decision. Alison uncovers a skeleton in James' closet.
Episode 679
Oct 1, 1985 · 25 min
James is determined to beat Alison at her own game. Doris works to cause more trouble between Rod and Beryl.
Episode 680
Oct 2, 1985 · 25 min
Leigh's love for Adam leads her to the brink of despair. Charlie takes on a challenge ...incognito.
Episode 681
Oct 6, 1985 · 25 min
There are serious consequences when the colonel's health takes a turn for the worse. Adam refuses to accept that he's lost Leigh for good.
Episode 682
Oct 7, 1985 · 25 min
Alison is shocked when the last person she expected to see again turns up. The colonel goes on the rampage... with tragic results.
Episode 683
Oct 8, 1985 · 25 min
James pulls out all stops to foil Alison. Wayne makes a shocking discovery.
Episode 684
Oct 9, 1985 · 25 min
Irene receives some startling news over the telephone. Wayne finds the perfect way to blackmail Alison.
Episode 685
Oct 13, 1985 · 25 min
Alison desperately looks for another way to keep James quiet about what he knows.
Episode 686
Oct 14, 1985 · 25 min
Mary learns some startling information. Gordon is stunned when James reneges on their deal.
Episode 687
Oct 15, 1985 · 25 min
Doris plots to break Beryl and Rod up forever. Wayne lashes out against Alison, with devastating consequences for Leigh.
Episode 688
Oct 16, 1985 · 25 min
The police arrive at Leigh's hiding place. Everything goes wrong for Charlie.
Episode 689
Oct 20, 1985 · 25 min
Apparent happiness could bring disaster to the Campbell house. A crisis leads Leigh to take a desperate step.
Episode 690
Oct 21, 1985 · 25 min
Adam is worried about Leigh's safety behind bars. Caroline's plan to undermine Alison meets an unexpected setback.
Episode 691
Oct 22, 1985 · 25 min
The tug of war between Heather and Beryl over Robert reaches a climax. David returns home...only to find there are more shocks in store.
Episode 692
Oct 23, 1985 · 25 min
Wayne makes a shock decision to save his father from ruin. Irene receives some tragic news.
Episode 693
Oct 27, 1985 · 25 min
Caroline bites off more than she can chew when she tries to get information out of Duncan.
Episode 694
Oct 28, 1985 · 25 min
Gordon's attempt to help James backfires. David settles the matter about whether or not Patricia is Mary's mother.
Episode 695
Oct 29, 1985 · 25 min
Gordon takes drastic action to clear his brother's name. Fiona and Irene clash over the handling of Kelly.
Episode 696
Oct 30, 1985 · 25 min
Irene has tragic news for Fiona. Doris takes desperate measures against Rod and Beryl's newfound happiness.