A Country Practice — Season 2
01 Golden Fleece - Part 1
May 1, 198247m
A young boy, bored and lonely turns to petty vandalism and is given two weeks "hard labour" at the hospital where he befriends an elderly male patient - his first friend.
02 Golden Fleece - Part 2
Jun 1, 198247m
Doctor Elliott shocks Wandin Valley when his new friend arrives. The young boy is devastated when the old man dies but decides to take on the care of his dog.
03 Teamwork - Part 1
Dec 1, 198247m
A young diabetic's condition saves her from the disaster that befalls her fellow students. Simon's father arrives in Wandin Valley.
04 Teamwork - Part 2
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Frank arrives at the site of the minibus crash and realises that it is an emergency. There are six very seriously injured people. Simon finds his father has been enlisted to help in the emergency.
05 Suffer Little Children - Part 1
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Simon becomes suspicious when a shy, young, aboriginal girl comes to him with a split lip. Molly does market research on the need for fresh turkeys and embarrasses Brendan.
06 Suffer Little Children - Part 2
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Simon is unrelenting in his pressure on Terence to report the case to the relevant authorities. How long can Frank and Shirley continue living under the same roof?
07 Mates - Part 1
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The local tennis coach saves a young boy's life but finds his own at risk. Marta Kertesz finds that a friend has become an admirer.
08 Mates - Part 2
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The prejudices and hypocrisy of a small town destroy two favourite residents. There are big money stakes on Shirley's determination to give up cigarettes.
09 Sons & Lovers - Part 1
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Dr Elliot has a tough time treating a woman whose problems are more mental than physical. Vicky collapses in her surgery and is confined to bed.
10 Sons & Lovers - Part 2
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When a young Italian girl is discovered to be suffering from gonorrhoea the doctors face the task of tracking down the carrier, with embarrassing results for a mother and her teenage son.
11 I Know Where She's Gone - Part 1
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Frank's job is at risk and he's out to prove that he's a tough cop. Meanwhile, Marta and Molly organize a demonstration.
12 I Know Where She's Gone - Part 2
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Marta is reminded of the secret police in Hungary when two city detectives come to investigate a murder. Frank is forgiven and becomes the town hero. Starring -
13 Little Knowledge - Part 1
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Marta fears general health and Vicki comes to the rescue. Molly is branded an eccentric and a nuisance.
14 Little Knowledge - Part 2
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Terence's investigation of a patient's illness brings an unexpected result. Shirly finds an unusual way of not having to go jogging with Frank.
15 A Pit To Hiss In - Part 1
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Molly leaves Brendan and the townsfolk are sure it's for good. Frank and Shirley are keeping secrets from each other.
16 A Pit To Hiss In - Part 2
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Shirley's on a strict diet, but bears a strong resemblance to Miss Piggy. Vicki worries about her young assistant, whose help is sometimes more trouble than it's worth.
17 Sore Throat - Part 1
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Tempers flair from both sides when there's a threat of big industry invading Wandin Valley and Molly employs some fancy fighting tactics.
18 Sore Throat - Part 2
N/A48m
Simon proves that doctors are as vulnerable to dangerous illnesses as their patients. Things look grim for Frank and Shirley's relationship when Frank is seen with a very attractive woman.
19 Beatin' Round The Bush - Part 1
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Terence receives a beautiful visitor who causes him heaps of problems.. and she happens to be his ex-wife Rowena. The hospital staff vote Dr. Simon Bowen as the world's worst patient.
20 Beatin' Round The Bush - Part 2
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Marta feels threatened by Rowena's arrival and the two women have a talk. Frank makes a few changes to his image to suit Laurel, but finds his life is changing faster than he likes.
21 Never Called Me Mother - Part 1
N/A47m
Vicky's in for a big surprise when she meets her enemy, the new specialist vet in town. There's unwelcome competition for the doctors as well.
22 Never Called Me Mother - Part 2
N/A48m
Is the relationship between Shirl and Frank, on or off? They both have very different ideas on the subject. Simon may be a little out of his depth when he deals with hallucinations.
23 Shootin' Through - Part 1
N/A45m
Shirley's meeting with Vicky's boyfriend is a total disaster. A father's negligence in leaving a loaded gun where his children can find it spells danger.
24 Shootin' Through - Part 2
N/A48m
How does Simon Bowen react when he meets Vicky's new boyfriend? Meanwhile, an emergency operation at Wandin Valley hospital seems imminent and the life of a young child is at stake.
25 Pig In A Poke - Part 1
N/A48m
The stars of a radio serial called "Green Pastures" are coming to Wandin Valley and most of the locals are very excited. Meanwhile, the relationship between Frank and Shirley is deepening.
26 Pig In A Poke - Part 2
N/A47m
Vicky's romance strikes difficulties when she discovers some startling information about Peter. There's chaos in the Valley when actors from a radio serial wind up in hospital.
27 Did She Fall - Part 1
N/A47m
Vicky creates havoc in the Dean household when she leaves home. Meanwhile, Molly and Brendan are in for a few surprises when their live-in help divulges her thoughts on certain moral issues.
28 Did She Fall - Part 2
N/A47m
Frustrated by the hospital's lack of support, Marta starts looking for another job. In the meantime, there is growing evidence that Shirley Dean's secret fear may actually be true.
29 Loves Labour Lost - Part 1
N/A48m
Shirley receives some news which could endanger her future with Frank. Meanwhile, a very serious disease strikes a newborn baby and Terence investigates.
30 Loves Labour Lost (2)
N/A47m
31 Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind - Part 1
N/A47m
There are strange lights in the sky, a boy suffers mysterious burns and talks about a crashed spaceship. Shirley is very depressed as a result of the operation, or is it Frank?
32 Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind - Part 2
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A young boy is struck by a disease that can ruin his future and Terence can't get any answer as to the cause. The Hospital Board appears to be scheming to remove Marta.
33 The Second Coming - Part 1
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Shirley's mum arrives causing chaos in the Dean household and upsetting some of the locals. Terence and Simon worry for the health and life of the local priest who has a fight on his hands.
34 The Second Coming - Part 2
N/A48m
Frank and Shirley's engagement party creates arguments and a few surprises. Simon tries to cope with a young deserted mother who has misinterpreted his professional care and attention.
35 Come Blow Your Own Horn - Part 1
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Terence and Simon are both attracted to the glamorous new receptionist at the clinic. Shirley is feeling unwanted and unloved, and her mother's interference in the wedding plans doesn't help.
36 Come Blow Your Own Horn - Part 2
N/A46m
There is confusion between two brothers, one of whom is a well known war hero. The whole town turns up for a funeral.
37 Frankie And Johnny - Part 1
N/A48m
A dangerous escaped criminal returns to Wandin Valley and Frank is forced to take action. Brendan and Molly have an argument and Brendan ends up spending the night in a pig pen.
38 Frankie And Johnny - Part 2
N/A47m
Terence reveals a closely guarded secret from his past. There is fun and a surprise for the ladies at Shirley's shower tea.
39 The Odd Couple - Part 1
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Shirley and Frank have wedding jitters and Shirley has second thoughts. After Frank's bucks party, Frank and Simon deliver a baby.
40 The Odd Couple - Part 2
N/A47m
It's great celebrations in the Valley for Frank and Shirley's wedding. There's a fear that a snake may ruin the ceremony.
41 A Fearful Thing - Part 1
N/A48m
Frank and Shirley return from their honeymoon but find living together isn't easy. An abandoned baby is left at the hospital.
42 A Fearful Thing - Part 2
N/A47m
Wandin Valley fears the outbreak of a tropical disease and Terence and Simon battle against the small town prejudices.
43 Win Some, Lose Some - Part 1
N/A48m
Shirley loses a daughter and Simon finds a flatmate. Terence's daughter arrives on his doorstep to stay.
44 Win Some, Lose Some - Part 2
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Molly and Brendan receive some very exciting news. The local BMX champion becomes very ill just before his big race.
45 Eyes Of The Beholder - Part 1
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Frank is reprimanded for neglecting his professional duties due to the excitement of being a newly-wed. Brendan is suffering because of Molly's pregnancy.
46 Eyes Of The Beholder - Part 2
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To improve farm profitability, Molly is faced with having to get rid of Doris. Meanwhile, Sophie gets into trouble and Terence doesn't know how to deal with his daughter's radical behaviour.
47 Weight For Age - Part 1
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Terence is concerned about a patient not responding to treatment. A young school boy takes desperate measures to become a jockey.
48 Weight For Age - Part 2
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There's an unexpected twist at Frank and Shirley's bridge party. Sophie Elliott's interest in Brendan creates problems for Terence.
49 Prisoner Of The Valley - Part 1
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When Simon is attracted to a beautiful woman he learns of her dark past in Wandin Valley. Meanwhile, Terrance worries about stories of Sophie and her romantic entanglement.
50 Prisoner Of The Valley - Part 2
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Brendan and Molly's marriage is put under pressure by town gossip. Simon suffers from the small-mindedness of the Valley people. Starring -
51 Cheap Dreams - Part 1
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When a bikie gang appears in Wandin Valley, fear strikes the town. Simon worries about Fatso's nocturnal habits. Starring -
52 Cheap Dreams - Part 2
N/A47m
The township turns against Frank when he sides with the bikies against a local. Meanwhile, Molly is upset at talks of leaving the valley.
53 Occupational Hazard - Part 1
N/A48m
An angry farmer publicly slanders Vicky and assaults her for mistreating his cattle. Brendan is very upset about Miss Bird's senility and resists taking her to a nursing home.
54 Occupational Hazard - Part 2
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Marta and Terence try to further their relationship, but circumstances are against them. Stock are dying from a rare disease and there are worries for the safety of the Valley's inhabitants.
55 Hear No Evil - Part 1
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Marta shows growing affection for Ben Prescott, the Pony Club manager and Terence is jeolous. Meanwhile, Brendan tries to help a family whose son appears to be troubled by violence at home.
56 Hear No Evil - Part 2
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Shirley asks Frank to pose nude for her painting. A colleague of Simon's father comes to stay and Simon gets a pleasant surprise.
57 The Luck Of The Draw - Part 1
N/A46m
Simon has some news for Vicky - his father has asked him to join the family practice. Shirley's painting of Frank provides great amusement at the club.
58 The Luck Of The Draw - Part 2
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Ben tells Marta of a problem that may put an end to their relationship. Brendan discovers the source of the strange noises that have been upsetting Molly.
59 One For The Road - Part 1
N/A46m
Vicky and Terence have an accident, and Vicky blames herself. Marta's professionalism is questioned due to her personal involvement with a seriously ill patient.
60 One For The Road - Part 2
N/A46m
Marta and Ben's relationship is put under great strain. A bitter argument divides Terence and Marta.
61 A Fair Day's Work - Part 1
Aug 3, 198247m
There's a fire at the Jones' farm and Brendan has to break the news to Molly, but she has some bad news of her own.
62 A Fair Day's Work - Part 2
Aug 4, 198247m
Bob Hatfield takes ill and convinced that he may die, reveals an intimate secret from his past to Cookie. Terence is obviously upset about Marta's relationship with Ben.
63 No Apparent Reason - Part 1
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Simon arranges a beautiful blind date for Terence. A much hoped for birth turns to tragedy for a Wandin Valley couple.
64 No Apparent Reason - Part 2
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Shirley reprimands Terence for his treatment of Marta. An engagement is announced.
65 Road To Nowhere - Part 1
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Terence has to tell a close friend some shattering news. Shirley and Simon feel they need to teach school students about sex.
66 Road To Nowhere (2)
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67 Coming Ready Or Not - Part 1
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The treatment of two patients causes friction between Terence and Simon. Molly's mother arrives and causes problems for Brendan.
68 Coming Ready Or Not - Part 2
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Molly and Brendan become proud parents. Shirley and Frank rethink their marriage.
69 What It Takes - Part 1
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The arrival of old Dr Clarke upsets Terence when the doctor tries to take over. The old fashioned attitudes of a teenage father drives her to extremes.
70 What It Takes - Part 2
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It appears that Molly's mum will settle in Wandin Valley, and Molly and Brendan are horrified. Dr Clarke causes problems for Terence, and some patients.
71 The Second Deadly Sin - Part 1
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Brendan is upset about not having enough time with his baby. There is hope of gold discovery in the Valley.
72 The Second Deadly Sin - Part 2
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Cookie resigns from the club after fighting with Councillor Muldoon. The whole town team together for a rescue.
73 The Seeds Of Discontent - Part 1
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Simon prepares for his radio debut. There's friction between Brendan Jones and the relief nurse.
74 The Seeds Of Discontent - Part 2
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There's general excitement, but also arguments about the garden fete at the Gilroys. Terence becomes sick while investigating the mystery illness of an elderly lady.
75 Sign Of Affection - Part 1
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Molly finds motherhood trying, she is tired and unhappy. Vicky investigates the mystery death of some cattle.
76 Sign Of Affection - Part 2
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There are some surprises at the Wandin Valley Hospital Beauty Quest. Molly has to adjust to a change in her relationship with Chloe.
77 Field Of Thunder - Part 1
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Shirley plans a holiday but Frank doesn't want to join her. Marta is worried her new house is a mistake.
78 Field Of Thunder - Part 2
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A dying patient makes his final protest. Terence solves a young boy's embarrassing problem.
79 The Push - Part 1
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An unemployed teenager suffers a stroke and his friends organise his rehabilitation. Marta is plagued by telephone calls from a mystery intruder.
80 The Push - Part 2
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"The Push" group, a group of unemployed teenagers, make progress with one of their member's rehabilitation from a stroke. Marta discovers the identity of the intruder.
81 Acts Of Kindness - Part 1
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Vickey's matchmaking backfires. Simon's play strikes big problems.
82 Acts Of Kindness - Part 2
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Molly thinks she may be pregnant again. The local chemist is suspected of murdering his annoying wife.
83 A Human Reaction - Part 1
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A patient almost dies and Simon blames himself. Molly argues with Brendan and Simon about inoculating Chloe.
84 A Human Reaction - Part 2
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The bad luck of a farmer affects the whole Valley. Frank is proud of Shirley's success at darts, but doesn't know her secret.
85 The Show Down - Part 1
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Wandin Valley Bush Hospital is threatened with closure and the town residents fight to keep it open.
86 The Show Down - Part 2
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An airplane crash reminds everyone why it is so important to maintain well equipped hospitals in rural areas - but such practical reasons are not always considered when politics are involved.
87 Pie In The Sky - Part 1
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Wandin Valley residents react with self-righteous indignation when two ex-criminals and three "ladies of the night" arrive in town.
88 Pie In The Sky - Part 2
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Esme and a number of the local ladies are so incensed by the presence of the "ladies of the night", that they decide to take things into their own hands.
89 Stirring The Possum - Part 1
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Esme's nephew Alwyn Watson returns to the Valley with his wife Mary. As a result of an accident, Alwyn is confined to a wheelchair, where he dreams of his huge insurance claim.
90 Stirring The Possum - Part 2
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Mr Brown, a mysterious visitor to the Valley, sparks those with guilty consciences to cleanse their souls.
91 Cup Fever - Part 1
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Wandin Valley Cup fever strikes with its customary force. Apart from the S.P. Bookie run by Cookie, the racing committee is faced with an audacious confidence trick.
92 Cup Fever - Part 2
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Terence and Marta's growing relationship becomes impossible to hide.