Where the Heart Is: Season 3
Season 3 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 Where the Heart Is Season 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
Learning the Game
Apr 25, 1999
Michael's future as a proffessional athlete is jeopardised after Vic takles him in a game. Alison and Stephan stay out all night while a business plan is prepared by Simon.
Flesh & Blood
May 2, 1999
Two brothers who have spent the best part of their lives fighting finally reconcile after one of them suffers a stroke. Simon and Ruth have devastating news.
Letting Go
May 9, 1999
A bombshell hits Stephan and Sandra doesn't know whether or not she made the correct decision.
Moving On
May 16, 1999
One of Jacqui's patients' money goes missing and she's the prime suspect, leaving her struggling to cope alone as Stephan is at university.
Home
May 23, 1999
Peggy proves a natural Italian speaker. Sandra has a trying day as a carer at the local nursing home.
Reach for the Stars
May 30, 1999
A team building weekend is organised by Henry for the men. The girls have a night out but the evening turns out to be anything but fun when Alison and Jacqui finallly meet.
New Moon Arising
Jun 6, 1999
Under the light of a new moon, Stephan romances Jacqui. Ruth searches for the mother of an abandoned baby.
Not My Brother
Jun 20, 1999
An unpopular propsal is made by Vic, who suggests merging the two rugby teams. Alfie is now fully recovered but Ruth can't accept it. Tom Lewis suspects his wife is having an affai
A Special Language
Jun 27, 1999
Ruth and Simon quarrel about money, ending in Ruth throwing Simon out. A teacher's family as well as Peggy and Stephan are hit hard when tragedy strikes.
A Higher Duty
Jul 4, 1999
The newly merged rugby team fights among themselves, leaving Vic's dreams shattered. Simon and Ruth's relationship is at its worst while Stephan and Jacqui are together once more.
Runaway
Jul 11, 1999
A tramp comes to Skelthwaite, awakening long-forgotten memories for a newly married couple and Walter, leaving Peggy feeling responsible.
Union
Jul 18, 1999
The stress of home and work life proves too much for Simon. Ruth makes a difficult decision about her future. Dick finally lets go of the past.
The Letter
Jul 25, 1999
A baby is born into the Snow family. Keith makes business out of the cold frost assailing Skelthwaite, and Peggy and Ruth are haunted by ghosts from the past.