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S5·E17 The Chips Are Down

Episode
Season 5, Episode 17
Air Date
December 21, 1989
Runtime
50 minutes
Director
Colin Budds
Writer
Annie Beach
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 21, 1989 50 min
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Synopsis

Nick's father, Jim, and Nick are out driving. Nick is a bit worried, the rumour says his dad takes amphetamine. Nick is asleep, when Jim suddenly can't see properly. He crashes into the Broken Hill bus! There are a lot of victims, and everybody is called in. Nick thinks they crashed because his dad was high, but an x-ray showed he had a braindamage. He goes to Sydney for treatment as soon as they found out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 17 of The Flying Doctors air?

Season 5, Episode 17 ('The Chips Are Down') originally aired on December 21, 1989.

How long is Season 5 Episode 17 ('The Chips Are Down')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in The Flying Doctors Season 5 Episode 17?

Nick's father, Jim, and Nick are out driving. Nick is a bit worried, the rumour says his dad takes amphetamine. Nick is asleep, when Jim suddenly can't see properly. He crashes into the Broken Hill bus! There are a lot of victims, and everybody is called in. Nick thinks they crashed because his dad ...

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