A Country Practice Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

In General Practice

Wed, Nov 18, 1981 60 mins

A pregnant woman from out of town admits herself to Wandin Valley Hospital with signs of foetal distress. Despite his reluctance, Terence is forced to operate when another doctor is unable to reach the town in time. Delivering a baby girl, the hospital staff are surprised by Mrs Myers' disinterest and apathy toward her daughter, whom she says is ""not mine"".Meanwhile, Simon has to refuse local girl Jenny Secombe's request for the birth control pill.

Episode 2

In General Practice

Thu, Nov 19, 1981 60 mins

Part 2 of 2. Dr Simon Bowen is impressed by Dr Terence Elliott's surgical skills, despite his negative perception of him; Vicky Dean, the local veterinarian, turns down Simon's advances, again; and Shirley Dean and Sergeant Frank Gilroy go on their first, and possibly last, date.

Episode 3

Town Tragedy

Wed, Nov 25, 1981 60 mins

Ladies' Auxiliary President and part-time hospital administrator Elaine MacKay is killed in a car accident at the Five Mile Bridge. As the town grapples with the loss, speculation begins as to why Elaine was in a car with her husband's friendâ€"Ian Suttonâ€"heading out of town.Molly and Brendan Jones arrive in town.

Episode 4

Town Tragedy

Thu, Nov 26, 1981 60 mins

Frank awaits Peter Gleeson's blood results to see if he was driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident that killed Elaine MacKay occured.Gossip begins to circulate in town that Ian and Eliane were having an affair. Andy, increasingly speculative as to why Elaine was traveling in Ian's car (which was heading to Sydney), goes to see Ian in the hospital.Molly adjusts to nights alone on the farm.

Episode 5

The Itinerants

Wed, Dec 2, 1981 60 mins

Tension is high between some members of the community and the seasonal fruit pickers, who are in town for the orange harvest. While making a house call at the Cameron farm, Terence spots one of the picker's children, Lexy Popovich. At first thinking that the child has malnutrition (because of his swollen stomach), Terence comes to the conclusion that the child has a hydatic cyst. After much convincing, Lexy's mother Sandra allows Terence to operate. The operation is a success.

Episode 6

The Itinerants

Thu, Dec 3, 1981 60 mins

Episode 7

They Shoot Cows Don't They

Wed, Dec 9, 1981 60 mins

Episode 8

They Shoot Cows Don't They

Thu, Dec 10, 1981 60 mins

Episode 9

Coming Home

Wed, Dec 16, 1981 60 mins

Episode 10

Coming Home

Thu, Dec 17, 1981 60 mins

Episode 11

Secrets

Wed, Dec 23, 1981 60 mins

Episode 12

Secrets

Thu, Dec 24, 1981 60 mins

Episode 13

Alternatives

Wed, Dec 30, 1981 60 mins

Episode 14

Alternatives

Thu, Dec 31, 1981 60 mins