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The Clan

Episode 1 (71min)
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by John Barningham

We meet all the members of the Carson family. Godfrey reluctantly allows Jennifer to join Carson and Carson as a solicitor. To the consternation of the family, Godfrey announces his engagement to Felicity Bryce, the widowed daughter of the influential Sir Humphrey Moore.

Jennifer becomes involved in a notorious child murder case. She pursuades Bill to undertake the defence of the accused, George Royston. There is an angry confrontation between Bill and Godfrey, when Godfrey hears this news.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Jon Sidney as Bill Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Trevor Kent as George Royston, Henry Cuthbertson as Clive Hamilton, Alton Harvey as Crown Prosecutor, Colin Vancao as Magistrate

The Witness

Episode 2 (48min)
Written by James Creevey
Directed by Paul Moloney

Godfrey tries to manipulate Bill out of the Roystron trial - without success. Amy goes out with a young philanderer, Alan Manning, and discovers that Tommy is drinking heavily. The Royston trial begins and Arthur finds a witness in Ballarat who can supply an alibi for Royston. Bill flies to Ballarat to bring the witness back to Melbourne. On the way home the aeroplane crashes and the witness and Bill are killed.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Jon Sidney as Bill Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Trevor Kent as George Royston, Chris Hallam as Crown Prosecutor Bradford, Charles Tingwell as Judge Warren, Michelle Stayner as Molly Farrell, James Taylor as Ted Osgood, Tom Travers as Mr Price, Graham Dow as Dr Wilcox, Diana Dalheimer as Hazel, Ron Bingham as Charlie Templar

Requiem

Episode 3
Written by Graeme Bellamy
Directed by Paul Moloney

Jennifer, shattered, tries to hold the family together. Godfrey takes over the funeral and thankfully passes the Royston defence back to the Crown Solicitor's office. Robert discovers that a large sum of money in Bill's safekeeping has vanished. After the funeral, Jennifer approaches Godfrey about the Royston defence. Angry at her interference, he tells her that Bill has apparently embezzled a large sum of money from a client. Furthermore, other sums have mysteriously disappeared without explanation from Bill's accounts. Jennifer's financial position is precarious.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Jon Sidney as Bill Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, John Hoeboer as Warder Jansen, Esme Melville as Mrs Royston, Colwyn Roberts as Canon Jobson

Case Deferred

Episode 4
Written by Michael Joshua
Directed by Mandy Smith

Immediately after Bill's funeral, Jennifer, despite Godfrey's objections, decides to continue with the Royston case alone, gaining the support of Arthur. Tommy's political career starts to move and Gerard reports to Godfrey with more news about the missing money.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Trevor Kent as George Royston, Nancy Black as Edith Cooper, Bob Jewell as Mr Paxton, Peter Lord as Stage Door Keeper, Adair Stagg as Madame

The Royston Trial

Episode 5
Written by John Reeves
Directed by Mandy Smith

Jennifer, despite the continued objections of the Carson family, continues to fight but ultimately loses the Royston case. However, Arthur joins her business on a permanent basis and together they get their first client - Mrs Emily Talbot.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Trevor Kent as George Royston, Charles Tingwell as Judge Warren, Chris Hallam as Bradford K.C., Margo Lee as Mrs Emily Talbot, Michelle Stayner as Molly Farrell, Nancy Black as Edith Cooper, Lachlan McDonald as Jurior Charles Durham, Chris Gaffney as James Healy, Roy Baldwin as Snr. Det. Francis Samson

An English Gentleman

Episode 6
Written by Alison Nisselle
Directed by Christopher Langman

While she and Arthur continue to gather evidence for Mrs Talbot's case of fraud against Adrian Lonsdale, Jennifer cuts herself off from the Carson family by accepting Vic's proposal to move to his house. Amy continues her rather rocky relationship with Alan Manning, a friend of Tommy's. Robert, in an ill-timed move, tells Billy of his father's supposed guilt where the missing money is concerned.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Margo Lee as Mrs Emily Talbot, Ross Skiffington as Adrian Lonsdale, Beverly McKern as Mrs Trevelyan, Shane Connor as Clerk, Babs Wheelton as Mrs Timms

Foxtrot

Episode 7
Written by Charles Stamp
Directed by Christopher Langman

Jennifer wins the Talbot case and after some family upset and Eileen's departure, begins to move to Vic's house. Gerard reports to Godfrey on the Alan Manning - Amy relationship and on Robert's gaffe to Billy. Amy is furious and Robert is berated by Godfrey. Taking advantage of Jennifer's departure, Margery successfully pushes for the purchase of Bill's house for Robert and herself.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Margo Lee as Mrs Emily Talbot, Ross Skiffington as Adrian Lonsdale, Peter Whitford as Don Randall, Denzil Howsen as Magistrate Waring, Philip Lumb as Clerk of Courts

The Medicine Man

Episode 8
Written by Vicki Brownbill
Directed by Brian Lennane

Jennifer and her children move into Vic's house and Sarah discovers some of her friends are snobs. Jennifer becomes involved with a man who claims to be a homeopathic doctor and reveals him to be a charlatan. Godfrey goes to the races and arranges for Tommy to meet with Edgar Swann M.P.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Redmond Phillips as Edgar Swan, Neil Fitzpatrick as David Cartwright, Frank Gallagher as Dr Hellman, Robyn Gibbes as Louise Cartwright, Robin Cuming as Les

Which Doctor

Episode 9
Written by Michael Brindley
Directed by Brian Lennane

Sarah's friend Louise Cartwright becomes seriously ill and a proper doctor is called. Cartwright decides to sue "the quack" and asks Jennifer to prosecute. Amy's affair with Alan reaches a desultory dead end.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Barry Quin as Alan Manning, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Neil Fitzpatrick as David Cartwright, Peter Whitford as Don Randall, Wynn Roberts as Andrew Riley, K.C., Robyn Gibbes as Louise Cartwright, Redmond Phillips as Edgar Swan, Lloyd Cunnington as The Judge, Robert Schroeder as Dr. Martin, Kevin Colebrook as Dr. Waldo Light, Alex Porteous as McTavish

Swann Song, Part One

Episode 10
Written by Terry Stapleton
Directed by Paul Moloney

Gerard discovers that Edgar Swann is going to have a minor operation. He propagates the rumour that Edgar's health is failing badly. Eileen returns to Vic's and Sarah finds it difficult to accept the cramped conditions in Collingwood.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Redmond Phillips as Edgar Swann, Peter Whitford as Don Randall, Carol Yelland as Sister Vera Cochrane, Robin Cuming as Les, Michael Roman as Barman

Swann Song, Part Two

Episode 11
Written by Beverley Phillips, Anna Cairns
Directed by Paul Moloney

The ramifications of Edgar's rumoured 'illness' are canvassed publicly and Edgar is put to the test at a dinner at Godfrey's in the presence of Sir Humphrey Moore. In effect he is forced to resign - leaving the way clear for Tommy to stand at the election. Sarah goes to stay at Godfrey's for a weekend and announces her intention to stay permanently.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, Redmond Phillips as Edgar Swann, David McLean as Journalist, Ilya Djukic as Journalist, Norman Handcock as Journalist

Happy Families

Episode 12
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Mandy Smith

A new client comes to Jennifer with a case involving child custody and wife-beating. Arthur copes with his father's displeasure when he learns Arthur has resigned from Carson and Carson and is working for Jennifer. Meanwhile Godfrey tries to get Arthur to rejoin the firm. Sarah decides she'd like to move in to the Godfrey Carson house on a permanent basis and Jennifer agrees to let her stay with her grandfather until the accommodation problems at Vic's have been resolved.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, John Ewart as Mr. Simpson, Catherine Wilkin as Mrs. Rosemary Ward, Gary Day as Mr. Ward, Michelle Thomas as Caroline, Tracey Jo Riley as Eve, Noel Mitchell as Vicar

To the Future

Episode 13
Written by Bob Ellis
Directed by Mandy Smith

Arthur conducts Mrs Ward's custody case and wins a resounding victory when he breaks down the husband's evidence and proves him to be a violent drunkard. As a result of Arthur's involvement with the Ward case, he decides to stand up to his father and stay with Jennifer. Much to Arthur's surprise his father applauds the decision and says he will lend Jennifer and Arthur the money to set up properly in an office. Tommy's political career takes a step in the right direction when Tommy convinces Edgar Swann that he's the right man to take over Swann's parliamentary seat, and in a meeting at the local committee rooms, Tommy shows up well against his chief opponent in the pre-selection stakes. Sarah, while enjoying the luxury life at Godfreys, begins to miss the warm family atmosphere of life with Jennifer.

Cast: Lorraine Bayly as Jennifer Carson, Kevin Miles as Godfrey Carson; Christine Amor as Felicity Bryce, Gregg Caves as Billy Carson, Patrick Dickson as Arthur Simpson, Gordon Glenwright as Vic Brown, Christine Harris as Amy Carson, Kevin Healy as Sir Humphrey Moore, Marion Heathfield as Mrs Brookes, Irene Inescort as Eileen Brennan, Melanie Oppenheimer as Sarah Carson, Chris Orchard as Tommy Carson, Louise Pajo as Margery Carson, Ross Thompson as Robert Carson, Edward Upjohn as Sam Carson, Noel Trevarthan as Gerard Kent, John Kennedy as Major James Dolman, John Ewart as Mr. Simpson, Catherine Wilkin as Mrs. Rosemary Ward, Gary Day as Mr. Ward, Redmond Phillips as Edgar Swann, Carl Bleazby as Magistrate, Victor Kazan as Slater, David Hursthouse as Dr. Anderton, Kerek Williams as John Edwards, Alan Stewart as Warren Bailey, Stephen Cummins as Dick Clarkson, Melanie Wilson as Janet Ward

Lost soul

Episode 14
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Madeline, an old school friend of Amy's, comes to the Carson house for a holiday, and Amy is faced with a dilemma - will she help Madeline obtain an illegal abortion? Jennifer becomes involved in trying to counsel the girl, and Amy meets an idealistic young doctor who helps save Madeline's life after she has obtained the services of a 'backyard' abortionist. At a speaking engagement, Tommy meets Mrs Amelia Redman, with whom an instant attraction develops. Jennifer and Arthur set up their new office, and all seems set fair for the new firm of Carson and Simpson.

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Pre-Selection

Episode 15
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Madeline returns home after convalescing at the Carson house. Amy discovers that she prefers the hardworking, idealistic Dr. Conway over the young man-about-town Alan Manning. Felicity brings Sarah to visit Jennifer at her new office, and tells Jennifer she believes Sarah's on the point of deciding to return home. Thanks to Mrs Redman, Tommy is able to steal a march over his political rival, Major Dolman, and wins pre-selection for Edgar Swann's former seat. Robert and Margery reveal what seem like irreconcilable differences. Robert leaves home and checks into a private hotel.

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On the Fence

Episode 16
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Jennifer finds herself acting as an intermediary between Robert and Margery as well as between two parties involved in a fencing dispute. Margery comes to Robert's hotel and finds him with another woman.

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A Family Concern

Episode 17
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Although nothing has been resolved in their domestic difficulties, Godfrey expects Robert and Margery to entertain an influential client in their house. Sarah becomes aware of just how hard her mother is working and finally decides to come home, but not before causing conflict for Amy in her relationship with Doctor Conway.

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Mistress

Episode 18
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Robert realises that Margery is making herself physically ill with worry and returns to look after her. Meanwhile Felicity begins to doubt Godfrey's motives for postponing their wedding date and she has difficulty accepting that a man should be free to keep a mistress.

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Reputations

Episode 19
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Robert finally stands up to Godfrey and announces that he's taking Margery away for a short holiday. Jennifer defends a criminal who accuses her father's old police friend of assault. Tommy begins his campaign and once more relies on Gerard to smooth troubled waters.

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The Cause

Episode 20
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Through her friendship with Dr Michael Conway, Amy becomes involved with the movement urging birth control. She, and an ex-nurse, Cecily Johnson, are arrested on a charge of distributing obscene literature. Gerard reveals to Godfrey that Ruth is seeing another, much younger man. It transpires that the gentleman is her son.

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Trial and Error

Episode 21
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Jennifer successfully defends Amy on the charge of distributing obscene literature. Tommy's political career is unaffected by the case and Amy reaches a new understanding with Godfrey.

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Dead Men's Tales

Episode 22
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Jennifer meets Charlie Miller who says he has information which will clear her dead husband's name. In exchange for this information, Miller wants 250 pounds, which Jennifer borrows from Robert. Her investigations connect Miller with an illegal gambling operation run by Donnegan, a known gangster. Godfrey instructs Gerard to find out what he can about the story. He goes to Donnegan's club, but is unable to track down Miller. With the 250 pounds in hand, Jennifer goes to the agreed rendezvous to meet Miller, but finds Miller's murdered body.

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Dead End

Episode 23
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The police make enquiries of Jennifer and Arthur regarding Miller's murder. They also speak to Gerard. As Godfrey well knows and fears, the police have good reason to suspect Gerard but Gerard seems to be in the clear. Amy finds out that her father has instructed Gerard to keep Dr. Conway at bay. Jennifer becomes aware that the roof of Robert and Margery's marriage problems lies in their childishness. She suggests that Dr Conway may be able to help. Tommy meets up with an old associate. His name in Donnegan.

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The Candidate

Episode 24
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As Tommy's election campaign enters the final phase, Jay Donnegan tries to blackmail Tommy into promising future support for illegal business deals. When this threatens to become public knowledge, Tommy's confidence falters. He gets drunk and talks of pulling out of the campaign. Jennifer presses Donnegan for the information which she believes is going to clear Bill's name. She also meets James Dolman, one of Tommy's competitors, and is impressed by his honesty and policies.

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Strange Bedfellows

Episode 25
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Jennifer continues to press Donnegan for the information regarding Bill and questions Tommy about his association with Donnegan. Realising the threat to Tommy's election prospects, Gerard schemes to undermine Donnegan's power over Tommy. He wins the confidence of another gangland boss and arranges to have Donnegan's gang wiped out. Jennifer befriends Major James Dolman, Tommy's rival for the seat of Cameron and despite Godfrey's bitter objections, the two become close friends.

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Donnegan's Wake

Episode 26
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Gerard's plan to play Donnegan against a rival gang leads to a gangland shoot out. Though he escapes with his life, Donnegan's power is effectively destroyed. Despite Godfrey's disapproval, Amy and Doctor Conway continue to meet. Jennifer reluctantly decides to discontinue her friendship with Major Dolman until after the election.

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The Confession

Episode 27
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On Donnegan's suggestion, Jennifer confronts Tommy about the missing 3000 pounds. After admitting that he stole the money to settle his gambling debts, Tommy withdraws from the election. Bill's name is cleared at last.

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Aftermath

Episode 28
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Godfrey, making his peace with Jennifer, offers her a job and her old house back. She refuses both. Dolman wins the election and Tommy remains missing.

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Waywards from the Bush

Episode 29
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Arthur, defending young aboriginal Johnny Bill on a charge of possessing and consuming liquor, now finds his client on a murder charge. Tommy meets a prostitute named Jessica. Godfrey re-states his love for Felicity.

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All God's Children

Episode 30
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Jennifer becomes involved in the murder trial of Johnny Bell. Robert and Margery's relationship blossoms after advice from Conway. Tommy and Jessica find they are becoming more involved.

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Blessed are They

Episode 31
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Jennifer wins an acquittal for Johnny Bell. Tommy is left alone once again as Jessica's Pimp takes her away.

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A Useful Life

Episode 32
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Michael Conway takes the directorship of the Western Benevolent Hospital and attempts to finish his relationship with Amy. She, in an effort to be near him, takes a cleaning job at the hospital and later discovers a desperately ill Tommy about to receive treatment. Working on Billy through his cricketing interests, Godfrey successfully offers his grandson employment at Carson and Carson.

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The Greater Good

Episode 33
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Billy starts work at Carson and Carson. Jennifer's relationship with James Dolman ends as he accepts an overseas posting and resigns from Parliament. Amy arranges for Conway to treat Tommy. Godfrey finds out and Tommy is forced to run again.

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Chopsticks

Episode 34
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Sarah, Arthur and Billy go to a garden party. Godfrey hires a new and efficient solicitor to help in the office - John Kendall. Tommy, now in the country, meets Percy Cheong and his daughter Wei-Ching.

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In a Market Garden

Episode 35
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Tommy, with Jennifer's help, settles a land dispute in favour of Percy Cheong. John Kendall entrenches himself in Godfrey's favour at Carson and Carson.

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The Prodigal

Episode 36
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Tommy reluctantly returns home to face Godfrey and the family. Felicity continues with the wedding arrangements.

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The Razorman

Episode 37
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Vic arrests a man who has gone berserk. The man swears vengeance. Vic's life is in jeopardy but an act of bravery on Tommy's part saves Vic from a perilous situation. In this way, Tommy feels that he has appeased his guilt about his mistreatment of Jennifer and her family.

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Christmas Cheer

Episode 38
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With Christmas approaching, Jennifer and her family become involved in trying to help an impoverished family whose breadwinner has been laid off for the Christmas shutdown. A word from Godfrey in the right place eventually ensures that justice is done. Amy becomes intrigued by Felicity's bohemian Aunt Harriet and she is invited to join into her circle of theatricals. Christmas day luncheon brings the whole family, including Vic and Eileen, together at Godfrey's house.

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The Wedding

Episode 39
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Once the question of a marriage settlement has been resolved and Godfrey has made a new will, his wedding to Felicity goes ahead as planned. New arrangements for the domestic staff point to problems which threaten to disrupt the smooth running of the household at its core.

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The Honeymoon

Episode 40
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In Godfrey's absence, Amy and Tommy give a New Year's Eve party where John Kendall runs into a friend he would rather forget. On Godfrey and Felicity's honeymoon, Gerard comes to blows with Felicity's maid Delia and succeeds in having her dismissed.

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A Private Life

Episode 41
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Through Amy's association with Aunt Harriet's theatre group, it is revealed that John Kendall is a homosexual. He hands his resignation to Tommy and decides to go interstate. Tommy persuades Kendall to stay on with the firm despite Tommy's own personal repulsion and the dangers that Kendall's sexual preferences pose for the future of Carson and Carson. At first Jennifer and her family have difficulty settling down to their holiday at the seaside. Bill's absence at this time is a sad reality to face up to but they begin to enjoy themselves in the way that they had during previous vacations.

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Birthright

Episode 42
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Margery's parents come to stay. During their visit it is revealed that she once had a brother who died of haemophilia. Mrs Brookes matchmaking efforts go unrewarded as she arranges a tea party for John Kendall.

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Heritage

Episode 43
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To allay Margery's fears that her unborn child might be a haemophiliac, her parents are forced to admit that she was an adopted child. Sarah enjoys her first and very brief romance with a local lad she meets at the seaside.

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Policeman's Lot

Episode 44
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A client of Arthur's passes away and Jennifer is on her way to the reading of the will, when her Gladstone bag, containing all copies of the will, is stolen. Jennifer is in a dilemma. When the will is finally recovered, the situation is resolved - but in the meantime, Jennifer has learnt that both major beneficiaries, the deceased's son and mistress, are simply selfish, greedy ingrates. Jennifer comes up trumps in the end. Vic feels that he is being pushed into retirement by a new, over zealous inspector - a representative of the "new" police force, to which Vic no longer feels he belongs. Furthermore, his tried and true relationship with Ma Bonner, proprietor of the local pub, is broken down through a misunderstanding.

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True Colours

Episode 45
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Ma Bonner, proprietor of Vic's local pub, is arrested on a charge of keeping an S.P. book. The charge is dismissed in court but the case proves to Vic that he still has a useful role in the police force. He decides against retiring. Pressure from Felicity forces Godfrey to admit that Gerard is his first wife's bastard son. The conflict between Felicity and Gerard escalates until Felicity once more, confronts Godfrey, only to be deflected again.

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The Pound of Flesh

Episode 46
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Gerard tries, unsuccessfully, to blackmail Godfrey with his knowledge of Carson manoeuvrings. Any throws her first bohemian party.

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In Service

Episode 47
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Amy goes away for the weekend with the Bohemian crowd. She is very much out of her depth, especially when the famous artist, Bartholomew, propositions her. However, when she publicly puts him in his place, she finds that the others are beginning to accept her as an individual with a point of view. Arthur develops a crush on a young barmaid in Ma's pub. But he soon learns that she has a problem - she is bringing up an illegitimate child of her own, and the child's father refuses financial support. Through various means, some devious, Arthur satisfactorily resolves the situation.

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The Soiree

Episode 48
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Jennifer and Sarah have a clash of wills over Sarah's wanting to leave school. This reaches an uneasy resolution when Sarah announces her desire to be a concert pianist.

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Best Laid Plans

Episode 49
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Sarah is put to a test where her true musical talents are examined. John Kendall is about to be asked to become a partner of Carson and Carson when he is arrested.

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The Sins of the Sons

Episode 50
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John Kendall is dismissed from Carson and Carson by Godfrey after it is revealed that he is to be charged with committing acts of gross indecency. After much discussion and heart-searching, Jennifer agrees to take the case. Mrs Brookes is dismissed by Godfrey after she refuses to expel Kendall from her house, but is reinstated when it's realised that the firm can't manage without her.

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The Perfect Gentleman

Episode 51
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Jennifer unsuccessfully defends John Kendall in his homosexuality trial, and emerges with a new understanding of Kendall and those like him.

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Future Horizons

Episode 52
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Mrs Brookes finally accepts John Kendall's jail sentence of three years' hard labour, makes her peace with Godfrey and stays at Carson and Carson. Sarah decides she will sit for the Victorian Junior Scholarship at the Conservatorium. Felicity announces to Godfrey that she is expecting their baby.

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Happy Events

Episode 53
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Margery reacts badly to the news that Felicity is expecting, but Felicity eventually brings her around. Sarah wins the Conservatorium scholarship but then fears that Godfrey Carson may have influenced the examiner's decision.

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Scent of Battle

Episode 54
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Godfrey successfully defends Sir Humphrey's godson against a murder charge in his first criminal case for many years. Sarah and Louise realise that by encouraging a relationship between their parents, they will still see a lot of each other after Sarah leave Ormiston.

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The Fortune Teller

Episode 55
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Felicity and Margery become involved with Jack Moffat, a charlatan astrologer and fortune teller. A worried Godfrey sends Gerard to fetch them, and on the way home there is a car accident. Sarah plots to match-make Jennifer and David Cartwright.

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Fortune's Child

Episode 56
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In the aftermath of the car accident, Felicity recovers while Margery slowly comes to terms with the loss of her child. Gerard almost loses his nerve to drive. Vic, Billy and Arthur solve the problem of Mrs Brooke's prowler. Sarah starts at the Conservatorium.

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Fire and Misfire

Episode 57
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Vic clashes with the local Catholic Father over an old football argument. Jennifer and David Cartwright reach a new understanding in their relationship, after Godfrey has tried to put an end to it. Robert and Tommy force their father to let them take on Court work in the firm.

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St. Patrick's Day

Episode 58
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The conflict between Vic and Father Sands escalates and Eileen is forced to move out of the house. Robert and Tommy work together on a case which may take them to Court. However, if they lose, the punishment from Godfrey will be severe and Robert has doubts about his brother's ability.

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The Masquerade

Episode 59
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Robert and Tommy's legal case is finalised and Tommy takes all the credit - undeserved. Jennifer discovers pangs of jealousy in her relationship with David Cartwright. Any has her twenty-first birthday. Although it is a happy occasion for all, she uses it in a spiteful manner towards her father.

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All that Glitters

Episode 60
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Sir Humphrey meets an actress, Dorothy Nesbitt, and becomes romantically inclined towards her. But she is only using him. Amy'd driving lessons nearly bring her to grief.

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Laugh Clown Laugh

Episode 61
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Felicity makes her peace with her father. Billy becomes upset over his mother's relationship with Cartwright. Sir Humphrey discovers that Dorothy Nesbitt has been deceiving him.

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Guardian Angels

Episode 62
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Godfrey and Sir Humphrey meet Ben Gibson and conclude their deal on Gibson's moving picture. They discover the chaos involved in movie making. Jennifer becomes involved with a client who subsequently proves to be a vexatious litigant.

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Lost Opportunities

Episode 63
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Despite concern from Jennifer's family, it seems that marriage to Mr Cartwright is possible. Godfrey and Sir Humphrey's motion picture becomes a co-production with an American Company. This necessitates the sacking of the picture's director.

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A Country Dance

Episode 64
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A weekend spent with David Cartwright and his family causes Jennifer to have doubts about their relationship. Louise Cartwright becomes dangerously ill when she and Sarah have a private party. The situation is saved by Billy.

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Faith Hope and Fencing Wire

Episode 65
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David Cartwright finally faces the truth about the family mill - that his mother can no longer cope. But it is too late to save his relationship with Jennifer. Her disillusionment with him is too great for her to seriously consider marrying him. They agree to part. Louise Cartwright develops a crush on Billy.

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A Matter of Confidence

Episode 66
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Mrs Brookes' friendship with Archie grows, but his true motivation is revealed. Billy comes to an understanding with Louise Cartwright.

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The Tender Trap

Episode 67
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Mrs Brookes turns to Gerard for help over Archie Douglas' threatened blackmail. Godfrey and Margery prevail on Robert to stand for the City Council.

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A Case for Compassion

Episode 68
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After Archie Douglas' failed suicide attempt, Jennifer successfully argues his cause with the arresting officer, Constable Eddie Flynn, to have the charges dropped. Mrs Brookes overcomes her hurt at Archie's duplicity and saves his marriage.

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From Small Acorns

Episode 69
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When Robert and Margery come under scrutiny from the City Council, the inspection becomes a little too personal and conflict arises. After making life unbearable in the Carson household, Amy is given the money to go to Sydney, but realises this is not what she wanted at all.

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Street Games, Night Moves

Episode 70
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Vic begins to fear that Jennifer is forgetting her roots in the Collingwood district. Robert receives further encouragement to join the City Council. Laszlo Novak, the American film director, arrives and makes quite an impression on the Carson's. Jennifer is confronted by a memory from her past in the form of a childhood girlfriend.

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Deceptions

Episode 71
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Jennifer is deceived by an old close friend. Estelle Davies, the leading lady in Godfrey's and Sir Humphrey's motion picture venture, arrives. She causes a major disturbance.

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Orphans of the Storm

Episode 72
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Robert and Margery become involved in the affairs of the Burnley Foster Home, and take Rose Gunn home for a weekend visit. Their house guest proves to be neither as grateful nor as malleable as they had expected. Estelle begins to make her present felt in the Carson household, and Tommy becomes jealous of her friendly treatment of Gerard. Godfrey and Sir Humphrey meanwhile find themselves involved in increasing expense as the production of "A Woman in Exile" moves closer to principal photography.

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Falling Star

Episode 73
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Margery and Robert return Rose to the orphanage and she runs away. After finding her in Collingwood Jennifer suggests a job for Rose and she agrees to the idea. Godfrey is informed of Estelle Davies' cocaine indulgence. Under increasing stress, Estelle attempts to take her own life.

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Means to an End

Episode 74
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Because of Estelle Davies' attempted suicide, Sir Humphrey and Godfrey lose potential investors for the film. After gaining financial support for the Burnley Foster Home, Robert decides against standing for Council.

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Teapots and Tears

Episode 75
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Estelle regains her confidence as an actress after her suicide attempt but at Felicity's expense. After devoting herself to Estelle's recovery, Felicity is rejected as an interfering busy-body. Athur defends a woman for theft and comes to the conclusion that she may be suffering from kleptomania.

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Seeing Stars

Episode 76
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Godfrey takes Felicity to the country for a rest. Estelle Davies, back to full health, bitterly lashes out at everyone in the household. Gerard confesses his love for her. Sarah meets up with George Boulton again. He escorts her to a Tea-dance at the Conservatorium.

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Mirrors and Dreams

Episode 77
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Gerard becomes increasingly involved with Estelle Davies, and there seems a real possibility that when the film ends he will go to Hollywood with her. Sarah and George Boulton are strongly attracted to each other, but George's concern about his lack of future prospects eventually causes them to part. Felicity returns from her holiday better able to cope with Estelle and with Godfrey's financial worries.

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The Americans are Coming

Episode 78
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Bernie Stein arrives from America to sabotage "A Woman in Exile" for tax purposes. Laszlo attempts to defy Stein, refusing his bribes but Stein employs 'underworld' help.

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Picking up the Pieces

Episode 79
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Godfrey picks up the pieces after the film disaster and Estelle and Laszlo leave for America. Jennifer takes up the defence of Steve Coutts, the man accused of murder after the affray at the Imperial Meatworks.

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The Bolshevik

Episode 80
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Unexpected medical evidence comes to light in the murder trial of Steve Coutts, and Jennifer is able to get him acquitted. Godfrey makes a minor financial victory, but there is still a long way to go. His immediate family suffer the consequences of the loss of the moving picture.

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The Comeback

Episode 81
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Sarah finds her Composition Tutor, Richard Kruger, brusque and condescending but she gains a new respect for him when she hears him play piano. Tommy, Robert, and Amy are concerned for Godfrey's welfare. When Tommy presents the idea of expansion, Godfrey swears him to secrecy, leaving a very frustrated Robert in the dark once more.

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A Scent of Lavender

Episode 82
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Feeling left out, Robert considers leaving Carson and Carson, letting his plans be known in the appropriate quarters. Vic becomes involved in a plan to trap a briber using young Constable Bennett as bait. Sarah plans to have her birthday party at the Conservatorium, but Evan becomes less than enthusiastic when Sarah invites Richard Kruger.

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Changes

Episode 83
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Robert declines the position as Legal Adviser with the Excelsior Advertising Agency when he realises they have mistaken him for Tommy. At Sarah's birthday party, Richard Kruger pleasantly surprises her with not only his presence, but a gift. Vic comes under pressure as key witness in the forthcoming trial of Danny McEvoy.

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Preferential Treatment

Episode 84
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Sarah rows with Evan over her increasing involvement with Richard Kruger. Godfrey tells his family of his Sydney plans, and Felicity becomes disturbed at the thought of being left alone. Vic is forced to work under Detective Sergeant Samson, who he believes is crooked and in league with Squizzy Taylor.

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Growing Pains

Episode 85
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Sarah becomes further involved with her tutor, Richard Kruger. Eileen comes to work in Godfrey Carson's household and discovers that Jane, the maid, is pregnant and Gerard is held responsible. Gerard decides to marry Jane because he refuses to father a bastard.

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A Weak Resolve

Episode 86
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Gerard learns that the father of Jane's child is Wilfred, the butcher's boy. He is relieved at his good fortune, until Felicity announces that she wants her old maid, Delia back. Sarah severs her relationship with Kruger, but finds that she still cares too much for him to let him go.

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The Catch

Episode 87
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Jennifer finds out about Sarah's relationship with Kruger and forbids her daughter to see him again. She also pays Kruger a visit. Felicity becomes distressed at Godfrey's imminent departure for Sydney, and insists that Delia must be reinstated as her personal maid. To placate her, Godfrey agrees.

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Butcher's Picnic

Episode 88
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Felicity becomes increasingly obsessed by finding Delia and eventually she reveals to Tommy that she has been suffering nightmares about death. Godfrey, Margery and Robert have to cope with chaos in their Sydney residence and a new client, Brigadier Rattigan. Robert and Rattigan clash over Robert's pacifist philosophies.

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Child of the Storm

Episode 89
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Godfrey remains in Sydney as Felicity goes through a physical and emotional crisis and finally goes into labour prematurely. Gerard finds Delia but she refuses to return to the Carson's service.

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A Cat Among the Carsons

Episode 90
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Godfrey flies from Sydney to arrive in time for the birth of his child. Felicity gives birth to a healthy baby boy. Jennifer runs Carson and Carson in Tommy's absence, and specifically takes on a Breach of Promise case. But there's hell to pay when Godfrey finds out.

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A Change of Heart

Episode 91
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Regardless of Arthur's misgivings, Jennifer prepares for her Breach of Promise case, on behalf of Carson's client, Garvin Coleman. In Sydney, Margery and Robert are interviewing prospective applicants for the position of typist. Margery insists that she has the ultimate say in who the successful applicant will be.

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series continues to episode 184