List of Heartbreak High episodes

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Heartbreak High is an Australian drama created by Michael Jenkins and Ben Gannon, which follows the lives of students and staff at a multicultural Sydney high school.[1][2]

The show ran from 1994 to 1996 on Network Ten and 1997 to 1999 on ABC, which some episodes airing on BBC2 in the UK ahead of their local release.[3][4][5]

Series overview[]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
138February 27, 1994 (1994-02-27)November 27, 1994 (1994-11-27)
214May 21, 1995 (1995-05-21)August 13, 1995 (1995-08-13)
313August 20, 1995 (1995-08-20)November 12, 1995 (1995-11-12)
426March 26, 1996 (1996-03-26) (UK)
August 5, 1996 (1996-08-05) (Australia)
November 11, 1996 (1996-11-11)
539December 3, 1996 (1996-12-03) (UK)
February 3, 1997 (1997-02-03) (Australia)
June 19, 1997 (1997-06-19)
640June 23, 1997 (1997-06-23)September 8, 1998 (1998-09-08)
740December 8, 1998 (1998-12-08) (UK)
July 15, 1999 (1999-07-15) (Australia)
November 9, 1999 (1999-11-09) (UK)
December 1, 1999 (1999-12-01) (Australia)


Episodes[]

Series 1 (1994)[]

Heartbreak High premiered on Network Ten on February 27, 1994, and initially aired weekly at 6:30pm Sundays. The show's producers repeatedly clashed with the network over its content, with the gay-bashing storyline in episode 14 deemed inappropriate for its timeslot and prompting a scheduling change to 7:30pm Wednesdays.[6] Episodes 37 and 38 were aired together as a 2 hour season finale on Sunday November 27, 1994 at 8:30pm.

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11"Episode 1"
"The First Day[nb 1]"
Michael JenkinsPeter NealeFebruary 27, 1994 (1994-02-27)

On the first day of Year 11 at Hartley High, the new English and history teacher Christina Milano struggles to keep control of her students. Vietnamese student Jack is targeted by Rivers, the school bully. Greek-Australian student Nick chases after new girl Jodie.


Original cast members include Nick (Alex Dimitriades), Irini (Elly Varrenti), Con (Salvatore Coco), Effie (Despina Caldis), George (Nico Lathouris), Christina (Sarah Lambert), Danielle (Emma Roche), Steve (Corey Page), Rose (Katherine Halliday), Chaka (Isabella Gutierrez), Rivers (Scott Major), Yola (Doris Younane), Graham (Hugh Baldwin), Deloraine (Stephen O’Rourke), Southgate (Tony Martin), Jack (Tai Nguyen), Jodie (Abi Tucker) and Ruby (Jan Adele). Bolton (Jon Pollard) would later be made a series regular.
22"Episode 2"
"Baptism of Fire"
Michael JenkinsTim GoodingMarch 6, 1994 (1994-03-06)
Principal Deloraine bans Jodie's rap song, and shuts down the school newspaper after Rose publishes its lyrics, which sparks a freedom-of-speech revolt among the students. Nick and Jodie start dating. Danielle gets jealous when Steve flirts with another girl at a party.
33"Episode 3"
"Danielle the Trump Card"
Graham ThorburnDavid PhillipsMarch 13, 1994 (1994-03-13)
After Southgate tries to ban soccer from the school, Christina steps up as coach. Danielle tries out as goalkeeper, however the boys don't want a girl on the team. Con spreads rumours around school about Nick and Jodie. Rivers challenges Chaka to a game of pool, and a relationship blossoms.
44"Episode 4"
"Conflicts"
Graham ThorburnCraig WilkinsMarch 20, 1994 (1994-03-20)
Southgate steps into help when the cops come after Rivers when he and Chaka get a life home from a friend in a stolen car. Nick and Jodie spend the night together, angering his parents. Yola convinces Christina to move in with her when she feels suffocated living with her parents.
55"Episode 5"
"On A New Path"
Ian GilmourMichael CoveMarch 27, 1994 (1994-03-27)

After a heated argument with George over school work, Nick moves in with Jodie and starts talking about leaving school. Christina is irritated by her fiancé Marco (Nicholas Garsden)'s unexpected visits to her apartment. Jodie gets an offer to tour with a rock band in Melbourne.


Abi Tucker (Jodie) leaves the series temporarily. Although still credited in the next five episodes, she does not return until episode 10.
66"Episode 6"
"State of Emergency"
Ian GilmourGreg MillinApril 3, 1994 (1994-04-03)
Chaka struggles to look after her siblings and manage the household when her mother leaves for El Salvador to find her missing father. Her friends try to help, but eventually Yola and Christina have to step in. Marco pressures Christina to set a wedding date.
77"Episode 7"
"Winners & Losers"
Shirley BarrettLeon SaundersApril 10, 1994 (1994-04-10)
While the debating club faces off with another school, Deloraine attempts to get Hartley classed as a "disadvantaged" school to get more funding. Chaka is pursued by both Con and Rivers. Christina asks George, a former star player in his home country, to help coach the soccer team. He is reluctant at first, however is eventually convinced by Irini, before tragedy strikes.
88"Episode 8"
"A Painful Loss"
Shirley BarrettSally WebbApril 17, 1994 (1994-04-17)

Irini dies from her injuries in a car accident, devastating the Poulos family and Irini's sister Helen. Steve hears rumours the other driver may have been speeding. He tells Nick, causing him to self-destruct and attack a cop in rage.


Helen (Barbara Gouskos) would later be made a series regular, along with Roberto (played here by Francesco Caudullo).
99"Episode 9"
"Family Addition"
Andrew ProwseTony MorphettApril 24, 1994 (1994-04-24)

Con is working on getting new uniforms for the school soccer team, while his mother Helen hires Stella as a housekeeper to the Poulos family. Nick tries to convince his father to stay on as coach.


Peta Toppano (Stella) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Elly Varrenti (Irini).
1010"Episode 10"
"Jodie Returns"
Andrew ProwseJoan SauersMay 1, 1994 (1994-05-01)
Jodie returns from Melbourne, and after she admits to cheating on Nick, he hits her. Marco announces that he has accepted a job offer in Perth, however Christina is reluctant to leave her students, ending her engagement. New drama teacher Phil North (Peter Phelps) arrives at the school, instantly becoming popular with the female students.
1111"Episode 11"
"Heartthrob"
Karl ZwickyMargaret KellyMay 8, 1994 (1994-05-08)
Rose develops a crush on Phil, which intensifies when he admits to having an affair with a student at a previous school. Steve and Rivers get into a fight, and are put on school-yard duty. Stella temporarily quits housekeeping work after George criticises her marriage situation.
1212"Episode 12"
"Bad News"
Karl ZwickyDavid PhillipsMay 15, 1994 (1994-05-15)
Danielle's younger sister Nicole (Jennifer Hardy) admits to Yola that she is pregnant. Her parents are furious when Yola keeps it confidential. Christina and Phil start dating. Rivers takes Chaka to an expensive restaurant on their first date.
1313"Episode 13"
"Lovesick"
Ian GilmourSally WebbMay 22, 1994 (1994-05-22)
After a jealous Rose makes comments to Christina, Phil admits to having an affair with a former student. Christina breaks up with him and he leaves school. Graham and Jodie try to save the school's music programme, which is in danger of Deloraine's budget cuts. George invites Jodie to stay at the Poulos home while her sister is in town.
1414"Episode 14"
"Who Sows Violence..."
Ian GilmourTim GoodingJune 1, 1994 (1994-06-01)

Graham is accused of sexual harassment after helping out one of his younger students, and finds himself the target of homophobic abuse at school. Chaka's father (Frederick Miragliotta) gives an impassioned speech to the class about tolerance and Chaka decides to move to Darwin with her family.


Frederick Miragliotta (Jorge) would later be cast as Albers.
1515"Episode 15"
"School Dance"
Shirley BarrettCraig WilkinsJune 8, 1994 (1994-06-08)

Rose and Jack admit their feelings for each other, and their friends try to pair them together before the school dance. At the school dance, Con sweet talks Kulcha's manager (Joy Smithers) to help Jodie's career, and Yola and Southgate get locked into a storage cupboard.


Isabella Gutierrez (Chaka) is removed from the opening credits.
1616"Episode 16"
"Changes"
Shirley BarrettJames LeeJune 15, 1994 (1994-06-15)

Stella's daughter Katerina show up to the Poulos home unexpectedly and begins making trouble for Nick. Rose's conservative Lebanese father (Sal Sharah) discovers that Jack is Vietnamese, and forbids her from seeing him.


Ada Nicodemou (Katerina) is added to the opening credits.
1717"Episode 17"
"Troublespots"
Andrew ProwseGreg MillinJune 22, 1994 (1994-06-22)
Southgate temporarily resigns after he loses his temper with Katerina. Con and the gang make a music video for Jodie's song "Outside these Walls", where Danielle gets jealous when Steve flirts with Katerina during the shoot. Yola starts dating a married man (Ned Manning).
1818"Episode 18"
"Trials & Tribulations"
Andrew ProwseHelen SteelJune 29, 1994 (1994-06-29)

During work experience week, Nick feels insecure when Jodie gets a job singing jingles at a local recording studio. He cheats on her with Danielle while working at a local nursery. Katerina’s father Dimitri (Nic Gazzana) comes to visit, and offers Kat a job at a resort he has inherited on Corfu.


Alexandra Brunning (Elvie) would later be cast as Lucy.
1919"Episode 19"
"Rivers in Trouble"
Karl ZwickyPeter NealeJuly 6, 1994 (1994-07-06)
Rivers struggles with his alcoholic mother Bonnie (Robyn Moase). To try and make some extra cash, Rivers unknowingly buys stolen car parts from Con, and lands himself in hot water with the police. Steve and Jodie both suspect their partners of seeing someone else.
2020"Episode 20"
"A New Situation"
Karl ZwickyLeon SaundersJuly 13, 1994 (1994-07-13)

Southgate becomes acting principal when Deloraine leaves for a teaching conference, however leaves a bad first impression with the superintendent Don Summers (John Clayton). Rivers spots Nick and Danielle at a hotel and tells Steve, who confronts them during a school trip.


Stephen O'Rourke (Deloraine) leaves the series temporarily, to attend award ceremonies for The Piano (produced by his wife Jan Chapman). Although still credited in the next four episodes, he does not return until episode 25.
2121"Episode 21"
"The Phantom of Hartley High"
Ian GilmourTim GoodingJuly 20, 1994 (1994-07-20)

After Southgate refuses to let Rivers, Bolton, Steve and Katerina form a rollerblading team, he is taunted by a masked blader who starts graffitiing the school halls. Nick and Danielle find themselves excluded at school after their affair is revealed. Jack is offered a place at a selective high school.


Callan Mulvey (who appears as Rivers' skating double) would later be cast as Drazic.
2222"Episode 22"
"Who's with Who?"
Ian GilmourDavid PhillipsJuly 27, 1994 (1994-07-27)

Rumours spread around school that Con and Jodie are together. Her producer (Quinton George) tries to get rid of Con so he can make a move on her. Rose announces to the class that she is pregnant with Jack’s baby, and stays at the Poulos home after her father kicks her out. Stella and George grow closer. Nick tries to patch things up with Steve, but is given the cold shoulder.


Tai Nguyen (Jack) leaves the series, although he is still credited in the next four episodes. He would later return in a recurring role.
2323"Episode 23"
"Overcoming Obstacles"
Shirley BarrettChris RoacheAugust 3, 1994 (1994-08-03)

Con enters Jodie into a televised talent contest, but later has to step in when she quits last minute. Danielle applies for a job as an aerobics instructor to keep Nick interested in her. Rivers and Steve make a bet on an upcoming exam.


Andrea Moor (Greta) would later be cast as Di Barnett.
2424"Episode 24"
"Showdown"
Shirley BarrettCraig WilkinsAugust 10, 1994 (1994-08-10)
Christina and Yola take on the school committee to put condom machines in the student toilets. Nick is elected class captain but Southgate doesn't think he has what it takes. Con starts dating an older woman, Greta, and meets her daughter, Rachel (Brittany Byrnes). Katerina and Rivers start dating.
2525"Episode 25"
"Dashed Hopes"
Andrew ProwseSally WebbAugust 31, 1994 (1994-08-31)

Danielle starts modelling and is manipulated into posing nude by a photographer. Con breaks up with Greta when he begins feeling used. Philanthropist Mack Winston (Peter Kowitz) gives a talk to the students about his medical work in Indonesia, and begins dating Christina.


Ivar Kants replaces Francesco Caudullo as Roberto, and would later be made a series regular.
2626"Episode 26"
"Christina's Decision"
Andrew ProwseJames LeeSeptember 7, 1994 (1994-09-07)
Mack invites Christina to work in Indonesia with him. Steve's parents divorce, and when neither parent offers to take him in, he begins sleeping at the school. Rivers is struggling with his alcoholic mother. Jodie is in an unhappy living situation with her sister. Christina and Mack step in to help and find a warehouse for Steve, Jodie and Rivers to move into.
2727"Episode 27"
"Discoveries"
Karl ZwickyGreg MillinSeptember 14, 1994 (1994-09-14)

After his father reveals he's adopted, Steve starts acting out and stealing food from his supermarket job. Danielle and Jodie get into a fist fight over Nick, but in the end he chooses Jodie. George quits his factory job. Stella is furious when Katerina spends the night with Rivers.


Sarah Lambert (Christina), Tai Nguyen (Jack), Hugh Baldwin (Graham) and Jan Adele (Ruby) are removed from the opening credits. Baldwin would return later in guest appearances.
2828"Episode 28"
"Farewell Katerina"
Karl ZwickySteve J. SpearsSeptember 21, 1994 (1994-09-21)
Stella gets a job offer to teach at her grandma’s dance academy in Greece, but Katerina doesn’t want to leave Hartley and Rivers. Nick tries to get back together with Jodie, but she is still unwilling to forgive him. A stray dog befriends Steve but Deloraine isn’t happy when he brings it to school.
2929"Episode 29"
"Sam Arrives"
Rob MarchandSuzanne HawleySeptember 28, 1994 (1994-09-28)

New teacher Sam Robinson (Kym Wilson) arrives at Hartley, and becomes a target of Rivers' affections. George announces that he has a job offer back in Greece and plans to move the family there. However, Nick and Effie want to stay in Australia, and when he refuses, Nick moves in with Jodie, and Effie runs away, spending an eventful day on the streets of Kings Cross.


Barbara Gouskos (Helen) and Ivar Kants (Roberto) are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Peta Toppano (Stella) and Ada Nicodemou (Katerina).
3030"Episode 30"
"Better Late than Never..."
Rob MarchandDavid PhillipsOctober 5, 1994 (1994-10-05)

Deloraine suspends Rivers for sexual harassment when he gets out of control with Sam. George sells the Poulos family home, and Nick and Effie move in with Con's parents, Helen and Roberto. Lucy (Alexandra Brunning) hires Helen to cater a dinner party for her parents, and meets Steve, who is instantly smitten with her.


Kym Wilson (Sam) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Nico Lathouris (George). Alexandra Brunning (Lucy) would later be made series regular.
3131"Episode 31"
"Rocco"
Geoffrey BennettSerge LazareffOctober 12, 1994 (1994-10-12)
Roberto and Helen’s eldest son, Rocco (Angelo D'Angelo), returns unannounced from America. He plans to open the Shark Pool, a pool hall, to help cover some debts. Sam tries to convince Deloraine to let Rivers come back to school. Lucy encourages Steve to search for his birth parents. After getting into a fight protecting Jodie, Nick gets interested in boxing. Southgate agrees to help him with training.
3232"Episode 32"
"Storm's Coming"
Geoffrey BennettDavid PhillipsOctober 19, 1994 (1994-10-19)
Nick prepares for his match against his rival, Tony (Josh Picker). Steve hits a hurdle on his search for his birth mother. Rivers visits his father (Russell Kiefel) in prison. Yola starts dating local policeman Joe (Don Halbert). Effie considers dating the class geek, Bart (Ryan Lappin).
3333"Episode 33"
"Dilemma"
Andrew ProwseJames LeeOctober 26, 1994 (1994-10-26)
Deloraine asks Rose not to participate in the school’s hosting of the Education Awards due to her pregnancy, outraging her friends. Roberto lends Rocco money to open the Shark Pool, angering Con who wanted the money for an audio engineering course. Yola is angry when Joe misses their date.
3434"Episode 34"
"Heart-Shaped Box"
Andrew ProwseSally WebbNovember 2, 1994 (1994-11-02)
Steve is shocked to discover that the person who has been following him is his birth mother, Lorraine (Jan Merriman). Rocco pits Con and Jodie against each other for a job at the Shark Pool. Rivers continues to pursue Sam and steals her motorbike in order to fix it. Yola discovers a photo of another woman in Joe’s wallet.
3535"Episode 35"
"Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'Roll"
Ian GilmourChris RoacheNovember 9, 1994 (1994-11-09)

Someone plants drugs on Con at a party at the warehouse. Yola suspects Rivers and Sam are seeing each other. With some help from Southgate, Nick wins his boxing match against Tony at the Shark Pool.


Tara Jakszewicz (Tanya) would later be cast as Stassy.
3636"Episode 36"
"Breakups"
Ian GilmourSally WebbNovember 16, 1994 (1994-11-16)

Sam and Rivers's affair is discovered. Jodie is scared when Nick's boxing rival turns up to Hartley, and tells him to quit or she'll break up with him. Joe rescues Effie's boyfriend Bart when he gets stuck in a tree.


Alexandra Brunning (Lucy) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Kym Wilson (Sam).
3737"Episode 37"
"The Big Fight"
Karl ZwickyLeon SaundersNovember 27, 1994 (1994-11-27)
Southgate and Roberto try to talk Nick out of pursuing a professional boxing career. Tensions flair between Deloraine and Rivers after Sam’s departure, however they later come together when Rose goes into contractions early and delivers the baby at school. Jack returns to rekindle his relationship with Rose. Rocco and Jodie start dating and he gets her a job as a backing singer with a band about to tour the USA.
3838"Episode 38"
"Worried About Nick"
Karl ZwickyDavid PhillipsNovember 27, 1994 (1994-11-27)
Southgate and Nick's friends try to talk Nick out of a boxing match against a tough opponent, but he is determined to go ahead. Rose’s father forbids Jack from seeing his daughter. Rocco proposes to Jodie before they leave for America, however, Jodie hasn't moved on from Nick.

Series 2 (1995)[]

For its second series, Heartbreak High was moved to a G-rated timeslot and aired weekly at 5:30pm Sundays. This led to episode 42 being pulled from its original run due to its HIV storyline, deemed inappropriate for its new timeslot. The episode had its world premiere in the UK on BBC2 on Tuesday October 3, 1995 at 6:25pm, and eventually aired in Australia on Sunday December 30, 1995 at 7.30pm, after the third series had concluded.

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
391"Episode 39"Andrew ProwseDavid PhillipsMay 21, 1995 (1995-05-21)

At the start of a new term, the class is still grieving Nick. Deloraine's nephew, Matt, arrives at Hartley, having been expelled from previous schools for his behaviour. Media studies teacher Vic Morris (Ernie Dingo) sets up a group video project, which becomes a tribute to Nick. Effie starts classes at Hartley.


Vince Poletto (Matt) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Alex Dimitriades (Nick).
402"Episode 40"Robert MarchandJames LeeMay 28, 1995 (1995-05-28)
413"Episode 41"Robert MarchandSally WebbJune 4, 1995 (1995-06-04)
424"Episode 42"Andrew ProwseGreg MillinOctober 3, 1995 (1995-10-03) (UK)
December 30, 1995 (1995-12-30) (Australia)

Rivers, Con and Matt are searched for drugs on the street by the police. They decide to make a documentary about the police's treatment of young people, which causes problems for Vic. Steve and Lucy decide to take a STD test when she discovers her ex-boyfriend has a drug problem. Rivers uses baby Tess to try and pick up women.


This episode was not shown in Australia in its original run. The storyline involving Lucy's HIV scare was deemed too mature for its 5:30pm time slot. It aired at a later date at 7:30pm.
435"Episode 43"Ian GilmourKristen DunphyJune 11, 1995 (1995-06-11)
446"Episode 44"Ian GilmourMargaret KellyJune 18, 1995 (1995-06-18)
457"Episode 45"Karl ZwickySuzanne HawleyJune 25, 1995 (1995-06-25)
468"Episode 46"Karl ZwickyKit OldfieldJuly 2, 1995 (1995-07-02)
479"Episode 47"Geoffrey BennettPeter SchreckJuly 9, 1995 (1995-07-09)
4810"Episode 48"Geoffrey BennettChris RoacheJuly 16, 1995 (1995-07-16)
4911"Episode 49"Andrew ProwseKris WyldJuly 23, 1995 (1995-07-23)
5012"Episode 50"Andrew ProwseLeon SaundersJuly 30, 1995 (1995-07-30)

Rivers' father (Russell Kiefel) escapes from prison and turns up at the warehouse. Jodie has enough of Karen's behaviour and kicks her out. Karen moves in with Con and his parents, causing tensions.


Katherine Halliday (Rose) is removed from the opening credits.
5113"Episode 51"Ian GilmourDavid PhillipsAugust 6, 1995 (1995-08-06)
5214"Episode 52"Ian GilmourSally WebbAugust 13, 1995 (1995-08-13)

Southgate announces that he is leaving Hartley to become principal in Yanderra and invites Yola to come with him. Deloraine takes an interest in Matt's love life and invites Jodie to dinner. Steve and Danielle make a horror movie.


Alexandra Brunning (Lucy) is removed from the opening credits.

Series 3 (1995)[]

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531"Episode 53"Catherine MillarGreg MillarAugust 20, 1995 (1995-08-20)

Sam surprises Deloraine when she returns to Hartley when a teaching position opens up, promising not to get involved again with Rivers. Con is skipping school to manage The Shark Pool, so Roberto steps into help. Effie asks Con for advice when Bart asks her for a kiss.


Kym Wilson (Sam) returns to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Doris Younane (Yola) and Tony Martin (Southgate).
542"Episode 54"Catherine MillarTim GoodingAugust 27, 1995 (1995-08-27)

Katerina returns from Greece, and tries to get back with Rivers. Jodie agrees to model for Steve's photography assignment, making Matt jealous. Effie and Bart's relationship hits some hurdles.


Ada Nicodemou (Katerina) returns to the opening credits.
553"Episode 55"Andrew ProwseCarol WilliamsSeptember 3, 1995 (1995-09-03)

Steve discovers that his birth mother Lorraine has been lying to him, and he actually has a half-sister, Allie. Kat competes against Sam during self-defence class. Effie wants to start wearing a bra.


Inge Hornstra (Allie) is added to the opening credits.
564"Episode 56"Andrew ProwseLeon SaundersSeptember 10, 1995 (1995-09-10)

Rivers gives Hartley's new science teacher Andrew Bell a bad first impression. Andrew starts picking on him and the other students ahead of their HSC trials, causing Danielle to panic. Deloraine bribes Matt with the use of his car and holiday home if he gets top marks. Roberto scolds Con for reading an erotic novel instead of studying.


Ian Bliss (Andrew) is added to the opening credits.
575"Episode 57"Karl ZwickyStephen J. SpearsSeptember 17, 1995 (1995-09-17)
586"Episode 58"Karl ZwickyChris RoacheSeptember 24, 1995 (1995-09-24)
597"Episode 59"Malcolm McDonaldKris WyldOctober 1, 1995 (1995-10-01)
608"Episode 60"Malcolm McDonaldMichael MillerOctober 8, 1995 (1995-10-08)
619"Episode 61"Catherine MillarSally WebbOctober 15, 1995 (1995-10-15)
6210"Episode 62"Catherine MillarKristen DunphyOctober 22, 1995 (1995-10-22)
6311"Episode 63"Andrew ProwseDavid PhillipsOctober 29, 1995 (1995-10-29)
6412"Episode 64"Andrew ProwseGreg MillinNovember 5, 1995 (1995-11-05)
6513"Episode 65"Andrew ProwseTim GoodingNovember 12, 1995 (1995-11-12)

Series 4 (1996)[]

After the show was cancelled by Network Ten, Heartbreak High was entirely funded by BBC2 for series four, who aired the show weekly at 6.25pm Tuesdays. Six months after its UK premiere, Network Ten aired the season in a soap opera format, with episodes split into two and airing across four nights (Mondays to Thursdays) at 11.30pm.

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TitleDirected byWritten byUK air dateAustralia air date
661"Episode 66"Catherine MillarPeter NealeMarch 26, 1996 (1996-03-26)August 5 & 6, 1996

Steve suddenly disappears, worrying Allie who is struggling to find a new roommate at the warehouse. She eventually picks Bolton to move in. Matt's father (Bruce Barry) arrives, causing tensions with his son. Later, Steve's body is found on the beach after falling off a cliff.


Jon Pollard (Bolton) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Abi Tucker (Jodie), Scott Major (Rivers), Corey Page (Steve), Kym Wilson (Sam) and Despina Caldis (Effie).
672"Episode 67"Catherine MillarVicki Madden-Custo & Pieter AguiliaApril 2, 1996 (1996-04-02)August 7 & 8, 1996

New English teacher Ronnie Brooks arrives at Hartley, while the students are being questioned about Steve's death. Con feels numb and unable to work on a tribute issue of the school newspaper, while Allie sets out to prove that Steve's death wasn't a suicide. Danielle is upset when Allie lets Matt move into the warehouse, so soon after Steve's death.


Deni Gordon (Ronnie) is added to the opening credits.
683"Episode 68"Geoffrey NottageHoward GriffithsApril 9, 1996 (1996-04-09)August 12 & 13, 1996
694"Episode 69"Geoffrey NottageDavid PhillipsApril 16, 1996 (1996-04-16)August 14 & 15, 1996
705"Episode 70"Chris LangmanPhil McAloon & Kris WyldApril 23, 1996 (1996-04-23)August 20 & 21, 1996

Dyson confiscates Bolton's rollerblades when he knocks her down in the school corridor. She bans him from the school trip, causing a revolt. Con struggles with the new manager of the Shark Pool, eventually firing him. Matt and Allie try to set Danielle up with Matt's cousin, but she ends up meeting the wrong guy.


Diane Craig (Dyson) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Stephen O'Rourke (Deloraine).
716"Episode 71"Chris LangmanKristen DunphyApril 23, 1996 (1996-04-23)August 22 & 26, 1996
727"Episode 72"Karl ZwickyCharles StrachanMay 7, 1996 (1996-05-07)August 27 & 28, 1996

New student and juvenile delinquent Declan arrives at Hartley, and clashes with Bolton. Matt starts a cross country team with Allie and Declan, and recruits Roberto as their coach.


Rupert Reid (Declan) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Salvatore Coco (Con).
738"Episode 73"Karl ZwickyVincent GilMay 14, 1996 (1996-05-14)August 29 & September 3, 1996

Yugoslavian Australian student Stassy arrives at Hartley, and is immediately an outcast. When she is given detention by Andrew, she lies to her father (Vincent Gil) about why she was held back, accusing Andrew of sexual harassment. Kat meets Declan's mother Maria (Elaine Lee).


Tara Jakszewicz (Stassy) is added to the opening credits.
749"Episode 74"Catherine MillarSally WebbMay 21, 1996 (1996-05-21)September 5 & 10, 1996
7510"Episode 75"Catherine MillarPeter KinlochMay 28, 1996 (1996-05-28)September 11 & 12, 1996
7611"Episode 76"Andrew ProwseChris RoacheJune 4, 1996 (1996-06-04)September 16 & 17, 1996
7712"Episode 77"Chris LangmanChris RoacheJune 11, 1996 (1996-06-11)September 18 & 19, 1996
7813"Episode 78"Chris LangmanDavid PhillipsJune 18, 1996 (1996-06-18)September 23 & 24, 1996
7914"Episode 79"Andrew ProwseElizabeth ColemanAugust 27, 1996 (1996-08-27)September 25 & 26, 1996

Bolton joins the school debating team with Allie and Matt, developing a crush on Linda (Amanda Chan), an Asian student from an opposing school's team. They begin dating, but Linda's parents disapprove because he's white. Stassy struggles to find time for school work with her increasingly stressful life at home. Katerina starts online dating.


Ian Bliss (Andrew) is removed from the opening credits.
8015"Episode 80"Karl ZwickyTim GoodingSeptember 3, 1996 (1996-09-03)October 1 & 2, 1996

New teacher Tom Summers arrives at Hartley, teaching the boys cooking, while Dyson teaches the girls auto-mechanics. Katerina catfishes her online boyfriend, Charlie, pretending to be a blonde. Declan gets a gig at the Shark Pool.


Simon Baker-Denny (Tom) is added to the opening credits.
8116"Episode 81"Catherine MillarSally WebbSeptember 10, 1996 (1996-09-10)October 3 & 7, 1996

Charlie transfers to Hartley, but Katerina is put off by his nerdy appearance. Danielle decides to volunteer to help the elderly, when she discovers her neighbour has died of a heart attack. Maria's multiple sclerosis condition worsens.


Sebastian Goldspink (Charlie) is added to the opening credits.
8217"Episode 82"Catherine MillarSuzanne HawleySeptember 17, 1996 (1996-09-17)October 8 & 9, 1996
8318"Episode 83"Karl ZwickyPeter NealeSeptember 24, 1996 (1996-09-24)October 10 & 14, 1996
8419"Episode 84"Ian GilmourPeter KinlochOctober 1, 1996 (1996-10-01)October 15 & 16, 1996
8520"Episode 85"Ian GilmourMarcia Gardner, Peter Aquilia & Phil McAloonOctober 8, 1996 (1996-10-08)October 17 & 21, 1996
8621"Episode 86"Andrew ProwseVince GilOctober 15, 1996 (1996-10-15)October 22 & 23, 1996
8722"Episode 87"Nico Lathouris & Andrew ProwseKristin DunpheyOctober 29, 1996 (1996-10-29)October 24 & 28, 1996
8823"Episode 88"Karl ZwickyPhil McAloonNovember 5, 1996 (1996-11-05)October 29 & 30, 1996

Mature age student Max (Jerome Ehlers) starts classes at Hartley. He immediately clashes with Ronnie, and outs Bolton as a plagiarist after he wins a poetry competition. Stassy dismisses Bolton as a friend when he confesses his love for her. Katerina is sick of Charlie paying more attention to fixing Roberto's burglar alarm than to her.


Inge Hornstra (Allie) and Simon Baker-Denny (Tom) are removed from the opening credits.
8924"Episode 89"Karl ZwickyGreg MillinNovember 12, 1996 (1996-11-12)October 31 & November 4, 1996
9025"Episode 90"Catherine MillarHoward GriffithsNovember 12, 1996 (1996-11-12)November 5 & 6, 1996
9126"Episode 91"Catherine MillarJames LeeNovember 19, 1996 (1996-11-19)November 7 & 11, 1996

Series 5 (1996–97)[]

Series five premiered in the UK on BBC2 and aired weekly at 6.25pm Tuesdays. ABC picked up the show for its Australian release, and again split the episodes into two, airing them across four nights (Mondays to Thursdays) at 6pm.

No.
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921"Episode 92"Andrew ProwsePeter KinlochDecember 3, 1996 (1996-12-03)February 3 & 4, 1997

Weeks before the HSC exams, Dyson leaves Hartley to be with her son when he gets a job in Queensland. Stassy dumps Matt over his jealousy after she works with Declan on a song. Con and Katerina dig up the time capsule to retrieve his mobile phone, only to find it missing.


Emma Roche (Danielle) is removed from the opening credits.
932"Episode 93"Andrew ProwseSuzanne HawleyDecember 10, 1996 (1996-12-10)February 10 & 11, 1997

Charlie stresses out over the upcoming exams, becoming addicted to caffeine pills. Bolton, Stassy and Bazza (Richard Cass) try to buy a copy of the upcoming history test. Ronnie is concerned about Declan, as his school work is suffering as he looks after his mother.


Diane Craig (Dyson) is removed from the opening credits.
943"Episode 94"Richard JasekHoward GriffithsDecember 17, 1996 (1996-12-17)February 12 & 13, 1997
954"Episode 95"Richard JasekAlexa WyattJanuary 7, 1997 (1997-01-07)February 17 & 18, 1997

Exams are over but the school formal is cancelled due to budget cuts. Ronnie decides to host the party at her apartment but only Declan and Melanie, a nerdy Grade 11 student, show up. Stassy takes Kat and Charlie to her cousin Andre's formal, which is crashed by a jealous Matt. Bolton hosts a successful beach party, where he is offered a job as an events organiser in Canberra.


Rebecca Smart (Melanie) is added to the opening credits.
965"Episode 96"Geoffrey BennettDavid PhillipsJanuary 14, 1997 (1997-01-14)February 19 & 20, 1997

Helen and Roberto leave for a trip through Europe and the USA, to visit Con. Roberto sells the Shark Pool, but is conned into believing the new owner is Melanie's dad, Tony (Jim Holt), when it is actually local criminal Leo Fine. Stassy goes undercover to expose Leo's illegal gambling ring, while Declan gets a painting job and pretends to be interested in Melanie to get closer to her father, who is Leo's financial advisor. Katerina is jealous when Charlie moves into the warehouse with Stassy.


Jon Pollard (Bolton) is removed from the opening credits.
976"Episode 97"Geoffrey BennettSally WebbJanuary 21, 1997 (1997-01-21)February 24 & 25, 1997

Katerina's aunt Magda (Anna Volska) moves in the Bordino home, while Katerina, Charlie, Matt and Stassy get their HSC results. Matt gets 95% but decides to take a year off to travel Australia with Stassy after she fails abysmally. Katerina also fails her exams, and after an unsuccessful dance audition, decides to move into the warehouse with Charlie and repeat their senior year. Declan is fired when he confronts his boss for using stolen paint and decides to go back to school.


Barbara Gouskos (Helen) and Ivar Kants (Roberto) are removed from the opening credits.
987"Episode 98"Andrew ProwseLeon SaundersJanuary 28, 1997 (1997-01-28)February 26 & 27, 1997

Melanie and her friend Anita are excited to start their senior year at Hartley but come into conflict with they find a stolen purse. Anita's brother Ryan returns to Sydney after being kicked out of his father's house, his mother Hilary let him move in on the condition that he repeats his HSC. Declan moves into the warehouse with Charlie and Katerina, after his mother is moved into a nursing home and he is evicted from their apartment. Charlie befriends Ryan who gives him advice when he buys a shoddy car from Leo.


Rel Hunt (Ryan), Lara Cox (Anita) and Tina Bursill (Hilary) are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Vince Poletto (Matt) and Tara Jakszewic (Stassy).
998"Episode 99"Andrew ProwseSerge LazareffFebruary 4, 1997 (1997-02-04)March 3 & 4, 1997

A new school year begins. New principal Les Bailey enforces strict guidelines and recruits Melanie as his student liaison officer, where she comes into conflict with bad boy Drazic. Katerina is made manager of the Shark Pool, but the power goes to her head, causing tensions with Charlie and Declan.


Callan Mulvey (Drazic) and Peter Sumner (Les) are added to the opening credits.
1009"Episode 100"Daphne ParisVicki Madden-CustoFebruary 11, 1997 (1997-02-11)March 5 & 6, 1997
10110"Episode 101"Daphne ParisPhil McAloonFebruary 18, 1997 (1997-02-18)March 10 & 11, 1997
10211"Episode 102"Karl ZwickyPeter KinlochFebruary 25, 1997 (1997-02-25)March 12 & 13, 1997
10312"Episode 103"Karl ZwickyHoward GriffithsMarch 4, 1997 (1997-03-04)March 17 & 18, 1997
10413"Episode 104"Andrew ProwseDavid PhillipsMarch 11, 1997 (1997-03-11)March 19 & 20, 1997
10514"Episode 105"Andrew ProwseSally WebbMarch 18, 1997 (1997-03-18)March 24 & 25, 1997

Les kicks Charlie off the volleyball team for Ryan and Drazic, but comes crawling back to him when they can't get along. Mai and Anita gatecrash a conference to protest against fur, however Mai leaves Anita behind to answer to the police. Katerina and Charlie are broke and desperate for a new roommate at the warehouse, eventually getting Mai to move in.


Nina Liu (Mai) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Rupert Reid (Declan).
10615"Episode 106"Jessica HobbsKevin RobertsMarch 25, 1997 (1997-03-25)March 26 & 27, 1997
10716"Episode 107"Jessica HobbsGreg MillinApril 1, 1997 (1997-04-01)March 31 & April 1, 1997
10817"Episode 108"Malcolm McDonaldSerge LazareffApril 8, 1997 (1997-04-08)April 2 & 3, 1997
10918"Episode 109"Malcolm McDonaldLisa HoppeApril 15, 1997 (1997-04-15)April 7 & 8, 1997
11019"Episode 110"Andrew ProwsePeter KinlochApril 22, 1997 (1997-04-22)April 9 & 10, 1997
11120"Episode 111"Andrew ProwseHoward GriffithsApril 29, 1997 (1997-04-29)April 14 & 15, 1997
11221"Episode 112"Richard JasekElizabeth ColemanMay 6, 1997 (1997-05-06)April 16 & 17, 1997
11322"Episode 113"Richard JasekPhil McAloonMay 13, 1997 (1997-05-13)April 21 & 22, 1997
11423"Episode 114"Jessica HobbsDavid PhillipsMay 20, 1997 (1997-05-20)April 23 & 24, 1997
11524"Episode 115"Jessica HobbsGreg MillinMay 27, 1997 (1997-05-27)April 28 & 29, 1997
11625"Episode 116"Andrew ProwseSerge LazareffJune 3, 1997 (1997-06-03)April 30 & May 1, 1997
11726"Episode 117"Andrew ProwseKevin RobertsJuly 8, 1997 (1997-07-08)May 5 & 6, 1997
11827"Episode 118"Lynn HegartyChris RoacheJuly 15, 1997 (1997-07-15)May 7 & 8, 1997
11928"Episode 119"Lynn HegartyKris WyldJuly 22, 1997 (1997-07-22)May 12 & 13, 1997
12029"Episode 120"Richard JasekPeter KinlochAugust 19, 1997 (1997-08-19)May 14 & 15, 1997
12130"Episode 121"Richard JasekLisa HoppeAugust 26, 1997 (1997-08-26)May 19 & 20, 1997
12231"Episode 122"Geoffrey BennettDavid PhillipsSeptember 2, 1997 (1997-09-02)May 21 & 22, 1997
12332"Episode 123"Geoffrey BennettHoward GriffithsSeptember 9, 1997 (1997-09-09)May 26 & 27, 1997
12433"Episode 124"Jessica HobbsSally WebbSeptember 16, 1997 (1997-09-16)May 28 & 29, 1997
12534"Episode 125"Jessica HobbsKevin RobertsSeptember 30, 1997 (1997-09-30)June 2 & 3, 1997
12635"Episode 126"Catherine MillarGreg MillinOctober 7, 1997 (1997-10-07)June 4 & 5, 1997
12736"Episode 127"Catherine MillarPhil McAloonOctober 14, 1997 (1997-10-14)June 9 & 10, 1997
12837"Episode 128"Nico LathourisSerge LazareffOctober 21, 1997 (1997-10-21)June 11 & 12, 1997
12938"Episode 129"Andrew ProwsePeter KinlochOctober 28, 1997 (1997-10-28)June 16 & 17, 1997
13039"Episode 130"Andrew ProwseDavid PhillipsNovember 4, 1997 (1997-11-04)June 18 & 19, 1997

Series 6 (1997–98)[]

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season
TitleDirected byWritten byUK air dateAustralia air date
1311"Episode 131"Geoffrey BennettPeter KinlochNovember 11, 1997 (1997-11-11)June 23 & 24, 1997

Drazic, Ryan, Anita, Melanie and Mai transfer to Hartley Heights to finish their HSC year and are immediately outcasts. Principal Di Barnett clashes with Les, who is now the school's science teacher. Ryan fights with Kurt, the school jock, over Nikki, a singer who he meets busking on the street.


Fleur Beaupert (Nikki), Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Kurt) and Andrea Moor (Di Barnett) are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Ada Nicodemou (Katerina), Sebastian Goldspink (Charlie) and Deni Gordon (Ronnie).
1322"Episode 132"Geoffrey BennettSerge LazareffNovember 18, 1997 (1997-11-18)June 25 & 26, 1997
1333"Episode 133"Lynn HegartySally WebbNovember 25, 1997 (1997-11-25)June 30 & July 1, 1997
1344"Episode 134"Lynn HegartyDavid PhillipsDecember 2, 1997 (1997-12-02)July 2 & 3, 1997

Barnett suspends Les from teaching when Drazic plays a prank on him with a confiscated Penthouse magazine. Furious at her over reaction, he quits. Mai and Drazic are evicted from the warehouse and while they wait for a new place, move into the Scheppers home. Nikki invites Kurt to an industry party, and gets angry when he makes a scene in front of a record company executive.


Frederick Miragliotta (Albers) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Tina Bursill (Hilary).
1355"Episode 135"Malcolm McDonaldLisa HoppeDecember 9, 1997 (1997-12-09)July 7 & 8, 1997

Anita and Ryan's father Jeff (Andrew McFarlane) arrives from Newcastle to look after them with Hilary away. Disabled student Andrew (David Price), who has muscular dystrophy, clashes with Melanie when they are paired together by Albers. Mai and Drazic struggle to pay rent, and start stealing food from the Shark Pool.


Peter Sumner (Les) is removed from the opening credits.
1366"Episode 136"Malcolm McDonaldKevin RobertsDecember 16, 1997 (1997-12-16)July 9 & 10, 1997
1377"Episode 137"Geoffrey BennettPhil McAloonJanuary 6, 1998 (1998-01-06)July 14 & 15, 1997

A class exercise about Arthur Phillip hits too close to home for Kurt. Anita and Ryan are shocked when Jeff's partner Sharon arrives unexpectedly with their new baby brother, James. Drazic's old friend D'Espo (Mario Gamma) moves into the warehouse, but gets kicked out when he clashes with Mai.


Rebecca Smart (Melanie) is removed from the opening credits.
1388"Episode 138"Geoffrey BennettKeith ThompsonJanuary 13, 1998 (1998-01-13)July 16 & 17, 1997
1399"Episode 139"Karl ZwickyHoward GriffithsJanuary 20, 1998 (1998-01-20)July 21 & 22, 1997

Anita and Ryan are taken aback when Kath Livingstone and her daughter Sarah move into the Scheppers house, having been hired by Jeff as a housekeeper. Barnett hires a security guard to search the students' bags for weapons, which backfires when he goes overboard with Drazic over a water pistol. Kurt and Nikki start dating, and he takes her to the local aquarium.


Nathalie Roy (Sarah) and Elaine Hudson (Kath) are added to the opening credits.
14010"Episode 140"Karl ZwickyPeter KinlochJanuary 27, 1998 (1998-01-27)July 23 & 24, 1997
14111"Episode 141"Jessica HobbsTim GoodingFebruary 10, 1998 (1998-02-10)July 28 & 29, 1997
14212"Episode 142"Jessica HobbsChris RoacheFebruary 17, 1998 (1998-02-17)July 30 & 31, 1997
14313"Episode 143"Andrew ProwseDavid PhillipsFebruary 24, 1998 (1998-02-24)August 4 & 5, 1997
14414"Episode 144"Andrew ProwseLisa HoppeMarch 8, 1998 (1998-03-08)August 6 & 7, 1997
14515"Episode 145"Malcolm McDonaldSally WebbMarch 10, 1998 (1998-03-10)August 11 & 12, 1997
14616"Episode 146"Malcolm McDonaldKevin RobertsMarch 17, 1998 (1998-03-17)August 13 & 14, 1997
14717"Episode 147"Karl ZwickyJohanna PigottMarch 31, 1998 (1998-03-31)August 18 & 19, 1997
14818"Episode 148"Karl ZwickyKeith ThompsonApril 7, 1998 (1998-04-07)August 20 & 21, 1997
14919"Episode 149"Richard JasekChris PhillipsApril 14, 1998 (1998-04-14)August 25 & 26, 1997
15020"Episode 150"Richard JasekSerge LazareffApril 21, 1998 (1998-04-21)August 27 & 28, 1997
15121"Episode 151"Steve MannPeter KinlochMay 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)July 1 & 2, 1998

Mai directs a music video for Nikki. Kurt reunites with an old friend Lachlan and joins his fitness group, before discovering their radical views against the local homeless population. Drazic's former friend D'Espo becomes the new owner of the Shark Pool.


Mario Gamma (D'Espo) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Nathalie Roy (Sarah) and Elaine Hudson (Kath).
15222"Episode 152"Steve MannDavid PhillipsMay 12, 1998 (1998-05-12)July 6 & 7, 1998
15323"Episode 153"Karl ZwickyLisa HoppeMay 26, 1998 (1998-05-26)July 8 & 9, 1998

Albers’ replacement, Nat Delaine, arrives at Hartley with his son Lee, who struggles to fit in. Nikki feels smothered by Kurt, and eventually breaks up with him. D'Espo promotes Ryan at work.


Nathalie Roy (Sarah) returns to the opening credits, along with Marcel Bracks (Lee), Morna Seres (Jill) and John Walton (Nat), replacing departing cast members Frederick Miragliotta (Albers) and Nina Liu (Mai).
15424"Episode 154"Karl ZwickyHoward GriffithsJune 2, 1998 (1998-06-02)July 13 & 14, 1998
15525"Episode 155"Jessica HobbsSally WebbJune 16, 1998 (1998-06-16)July 15 & 16, 1998
15626"Episode 156"Jessica HobbsKevin RobertsJuly 7, 1998 (1998-07-07)July 20 & 21, 1998
15727"Episode 157"Ian WatsonJohanna PigottJuly 14, 1998 (1998-07-14)July 22 & 23, 1998
15828"Episode 158"Ian WatsonSerge LazareffJuly 21, 1998 (1998-07-21)July 27 & 28, 1998
15929"Episode 159"Paul FaintPeter KinlochAugust 4, 1998 (1998-08-04)July 29 & 30, 1998
16030"Episode 160"Paul FaintChris PhillipsAugust 25, 1998 (1998-08-25)August 3 & 4, 1998
16131"Episode 161"Jessica HobbsDavid PhillipsSeptember 1, 1998 (1998-09-01)August 5 & 6, 1998
16232"Episode 162"Jessica HobbsHoward GriffithsSeptember 8, 1998 (1998-09-08)August 10 & 11, 1998
16333"Episode 163"Ian WatsonSally WebbSeptember 29, 1998 (1998-09-29)August 12 & 13, 1998
16434"Episode 164"Ian WatsonKevin RobertsOctober 6, 1998 (1998-10-06)August 17 & 18, 1998
16535"Episode 165"Lynn HegartyJohanna PigottOctober 13, 1998 (1998-10-13)August 19 & 20, 1998
16636"Episode 166"Lynn HegartySerge LazareffNovember 3, 1998 (1998-11-03)August 24 & 25, 1998
16737"Episode 167"Paul FaintChris RoacheNovember 10, 1998 (1998-11-10)August 26 & 27, 1998
16838"Episode 168"Paul FaintCraig WilkinsNovember 17, 1998 (1998-11-17)August 31 & September 1, 1998
16939"Episode 169"Jessica HobbsDavid PhillipsNovember 24, 1998 (1998-11-24)September 2 & 3, 1998
17040"Episode 170"Jessica HobbsAlan LoveDecember 1, 1998 (1998-12-01)September 7 & 8, 1998

When his parents forget his 18th birthday, Kurt goes off the rails and punches Nat during an argument. Barnett suspends him. Jill frustrates Lee by constantly buying him unfashionable clothes. Ryan and Drazic become overly dependent on a dice to make decisions.


Putu Winchester (Dennis) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Fleur Beaupert (Nikki).

Series 7 (1998–99)[]

No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byUK air dateAustralia air date
1711"Episode 171"Steve MannKevin RobertsDecember 8, 1998 (1998-12-08)July 15 & 19, 1999
1722"Episode 172"Steve MannJohanna PigottDecember 15, 1998 (1998-12-15)July 20 & 21, 1999
1733"Episode 173"Jessica HobbsSerge LazareffJanuary 5, 1999 (1999-01-05)July 25 & 26, 1999
1744"Episode 174"Jessica HobbsPeter KinlochJanuary 12, 1999 (1999-01-12)July 27 & 28, 1999
1755"Episode 175"Ian WatsonDavid PhillipsJanuary 19, 1999 (1999-01-19)August 1 & 2, 1999

New student Thania offends Sarah with her sacrilegious artwork. Lee plots with Dennis to get tickets to the Tommy Emmanuel show. Drazic is injured when a basketball hoop falls on him, and tries to take advantage of the situation.


Tasneem Roc (Thania) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member Mario Gamma (D'Espo).
1766"Episode 176"Ian WatsonLeon SaundersJanuary 26, 1999 (1999-01-26)August 3 & 4, 1999
1777"Episode 177"Steve MannSally WebbFebruary 2, 1999 (1999-02-02)August 8 & 9, 1999
1788"Episode 178"Steve MannChris RoacheFebruary 16, 1999 (1999-02-16)August 10 & 11, 1999
1799"Episode 179"Julian McSwineyKevin RobertsFebruary 23, 1999 (1999-02-23)August 12 & 16, 1999
18010"Episode 180"Julian McSwineyPeter KinlochMarch 2, 1999 (1999-03-02)August 17 & 18, 1999
18111"Episode 181"Jessica HobbsSusan MacGillycuddyMarch 9, 1999 (1999-03-09)August 22 & 23, 1999
18212"Episode 182"Jessica HobbsSusan MacGillycuddyMarch 16, 1999 (1999-03-16)August 24 & 25, 1999
18313"Episode 183"Chris Martin-JonesDavid PhillipsMarch 23, 1999 (1999-03-23)August 26 & 30, 1999
18414"Episode 184"Chris Martin-JonesSally WebbMarch 30, 1999 (1999-03-30)August 31 & September 1, 1999
18515"Episode 185"Mandy SmithChris RoacheApril 6, 1999 (1999-04-06)September 2 & 6, 1999
18616"Episode 186"Mandy SmithKevin RobertsApril 13, 1999 (1999-04-13)September 7 & 8, 1999

The class get their HSC results, Ryan, Sarah and Kurt pass their exams and leave Hartley for better opportunities. Di Barnett also gets a new job at a bigger school. Drazic, Dennis and Lee fail their exams, and Anita doesn't get enough marks to get into her fashion course, so they decide to repeat the year. Lee is hesitant at first until he meets delivery girl Gem, a new student at Hartley.


Bianca Nacson (Gemma) is added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast member John Walton (Nat).
18717"Episode 187"Jessica HobbsPeter KinlochApril 27, 1999 (1999-04-27)September 9 & 13, 1999

A new school year starts, with new principal Alan Carson enforcing old-fashioned rules onto the student body. The new science teacher Jackie Kassis thinks she has too many students and forces Thania and new student Zac to compete for a place in the class. D'Espo fires Drazic after he asks for a pay rise, and gets the attention of a camera crew when he applies for unemployment.


Luke Jacobz (Zac), Elena Carapetis (Jackie) and John Gregg (Carson) are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Rel Hunt (Ryan), Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Kurt), Nathalie Roy (Sarah) and Andrea Moor (Di Barnett).
18818"Episode 188"Jessica HobbsPeter NealeMay 4, 1999 (1999-05-04)September 14 & 15, 1999
18919"Episode 189"Karl ZwickySerge LazareffMay 11, 1999 (1999-05-11)September 16 & 20, 1999
19020"Episode 190"Karl ZwickyJohanna PigottMay 18, 1999 (1999-05-18)September 21 & 22, 1999
19121"Episode 191"Lynn HegartyDave WorthingtonJune 1, 1999 (1999-06-01)September 26 & 27, 1999

Gemma flakes on a date with Lee, to stay home and cook dinner for her disabled sister Carly (Rose Byrne). New student Marco gets into a feud with Dennis when he wants to play soccer on the basketball court. Anita grows tired of Drazic's immaturity, and starts attending self-defence classes with Todd (Dominic Purcell).


Danny Raco (Marco) is added to the opening credits.
19222"Episode 192"Lynn HegartyDavid PhillipsJune 15, 1999 (1999-06-15)September 28 & 29, 1999
19323"Episode 193"Dan BurstallSally WebbJuly 6, 1999 (1999-07-06)September 30 & October 4, 1999
19424"Episode 194"Dan BurstallKevin RobertsJuly 13, 1999 (1999-07-13)October 5 & 6, 1999

Lee and Zac enter Lee's song into a competition, with Gemma as the vocalist. Thania buys Drazic a piglet to cheer him up after his break-up with Anita. Sophie starts starving herself when she notices Dennis looking at other girls. Marco starts dating Angie again, but lies about being born in Italy.


Lara Cox (Anita) is removed from the opening credits.
19525"Episode 195"Rowan WoodsHoward GriffithsJuly 20, 1999 (1999-07-20)October 7 & 10, 1999
19626"Episode 196"Rowan WoodsPeter NealeJuly 27, 1999 (1999-07-27)October 12 & 13, 1999
19727"Episode 197"Mandy SmithPeter KinlochAugust 3, 1999 (1999-08-03)October 14 & 18, 1999
19828"Episode 198"Mandy SmithChris RoacheAugust 10, 1999 (1999-08-10)October 19 & 20, 1999
19929"Episode 199"Dan BurstallSerge LazareffAugust 17, 1999 (1999-08-17)October 21 & 25, 1999
20030"Episode 200"Dan BurstallDavid PhillipsAugust 31, 1999 (1999-08-31)October 26 & 27, 1999

Zac and Thania organise a party after learning that Drazic's probation period is about to end. Thania pushes Marco away after doing a compatibility test. Lee has a meltdown after falling behind on schoolwork, and Jill decides they need a fresh start at a new school.


Katherine Hicks (Tess) and Mark Owen-Taylor (Tim) are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Marcel Bracks (Lee) and Morna Seres (Jill).
20131"Episode 201"Ian WatsonSally WebbSeptember 7, 1999 (1999-09-07)October 28 & November 1, 1999
20232"Episode 202"Ian WatsonKevin RobertsSeptember 14, 1999 (1999-09-14)November 2 & 3, 1999
20333"Episode 203"Chris Martin-JonesJenny NicholsonSeptember 21, 1999 (1999-09-21)November 4 & 8, 1999
20434"Episode 204"Chris Martin-JonesEuan UpstonSeptember 28, 1999 (1999-09-28)November 9 & 10, 1999

Drazic is harassed by a loan shark Louie (Nicholas Bishop), who claims his dad owed him $60,000. Tim forces Dennis to accompany Tess to a rock gig. Carson plays a trick on his class to teach them about propaganda.


Lara Cox (Anita) returns to the opening credits.
20535"Episode 205"Mandy SmithPeter KinlochOctober 5, 1999 (1999-10-05)November 11 & 15, 1999
20636"Episode 206"Mandy SmithSerge LazareffOctober 12, 1999 (1999-10-12)November 16 & 17, 1999
20737"Episode 207"Ian WatsonDavid PhillipsOctober 19, 1999 (1999-10-19)November 18 & 22, 1999
20838"Episode 208"Ian WatsonKevin RobertsOctober 26, 1999 (1999-10-26)November 23 & 24, 1999
20939"Episode 209"Steve MannPeter NealeNovember 2, 1999 (1999-11-02)November 25 & 29, 1999
21040"Episode 210"Steve MannChris RoacheNovember 9, 1999 (1999-11-09)November 30 & December 1, 1999 (Australia)

Notes[]

  1. ^ Although episodes originally aired without titles, they were given them when the show was broadcast in Germany and France. Included here is a rough English translation of those titles, preferencing German titles where they differ as they aired first.[7][8]

References[]

  1. ^ Winarnita, Monika. "Asian Women in Australian Soap Operas: Questioning Idealized Hybrid Representation (Monika Winarnita) - Academia.edu". Anu.academia.edu. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
  2. ^ Hawthorne, Lesleyanne (1995). "Soap Opera in a Multicultural Australia: Home and Away v Heartbreak High" (PDF). Bureau of Immigration, Multicultural and Population Research Bulletin. 15: 32–35. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  3. ^ http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/H/htmlH/heartbreakhi/heartbreakhi.htm[dead link]
  4. ^ "NFSA - Error".
  5. ^ "Video Overview Heartbreak High – Series 7 Episode 210 (1998) on ASO - Australia's audio and visual heritage online".
  6. ^ https://eprints.qut.edu.au/36314/6/36314_Digitised%20Thesis.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  7. ^ https://www.wunschliste.de/serie/heartbreak-high/episoden.
  8. ^ https://www.videobuster.de/dvd-bluray-verleih/84030/heartbreak-high-staffel-1.

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