Acropolis Now
Kostas Stephanidis arrived in Australia from Greece and settled in Melbourne. He opened a coffee house and named it the 'Acropolis' cafe. Now, 23 years later Kostas is going home to Greece for a long overdue holiday. He leaves his cafe in the hands of his son Jim and his friend Rick joins him to manage the finances. Jim soon turns the quiet cafe into a happening place for young people. If only Kostas could see his Acropolis Now..
- 1989-1992
- 5 seasons
- Comedy
Kostas Stephanidis arrived in Australia from Greece and settled in Melbourne. He opened a coffee house and named it the 'Acropolis' cafe. Now, 23 years later Kostas is going home to Greece for a long overdue holiday. He leaves his cafe in the hands of his son Jim and his friend Rick joins him to manage the finances. Jim soon turns the quiet cafe into a happening place for young people. If only Kostas could see his Acropolis Now..
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1992
Episode 1
Dream Baby
Jim has a horrible dream - he is married to Suzanna. They have one screaming baby, another on the way, and he has traded in his Monaro - for a station wagon. Perhaps it's not the best time for them to go away for a romantic weekend? After Effie loses her job, Suzanna encourages her to set up her own hair salon (Hair Razors) above the café. Memo's volatile air hostess ex-girlfriend returns, lawsuit in hand.
Episode 2
Love
Jim panics when Suzanna's parents want to meet their future son-in-law. Her parents are less than impressed by Jim and set out to show just how incompatible he and their daughter are. Effie invents a potent new shampoo. Memo gets a lawyer to fight Despina's lawsuit.
Episode 3
Hair Razors
A Swedish car expert and photographer, Lars Larson, falls in love with Effie while helping Jim rebuild his Monaro. Despina sends Memo a series of provocative photos from her travels.
Episode 4
The Other Man
Memo has had enough of Despina's flirting with sports stars and decides to show her who's boss. Suzanna asks Jim to throw away his "little black book". Despina tries to make Memo jealous by dating other men.
Episode 5
The Lars Supper
Wrestlemania 17 fever grips Jim and Memo and nothing is going to stop them watching the event on TV. Lars gives Effie an ultimatum - admit she loves him or he'll leave. Suzanna and Despina decide the best way to get him to stay is to throw him a going-away party.
Episode 6
Mum's the Word
Jim hides his relationship with Suzanna when his mother returns unexpectedly from Greece. As Suzanna threatens to walk out, Effie needs to find a way for her salon customers to walk in. With Christine Kaman as Olga and Emma Bourke as The Customer.
Episode 7
Coward's End
There's a new girl in Jim's life - maybe even a wife. After watching Jim propose to another woman, Suzanna leaves for a once-in-a-lifetime job managing a resort in Cairo. Memo almost forgets Despina's birthday.
Episode 8
The Battle of the Sexists
Memo refuses to accompany Despina to Greece and therefore his reputation as a notorious Greek stud is ruined. Then, to make matters worse, Despina also declines his marriage proposal. With Christine Kaman as Olga and Katerina Kotsonis as Julia.
Episode 9
Torn Between Two Lovers
Jim panics when both Suzanna and Julia accept his marriage proposals. Despina agrees to accompany Memo to the Greek Waiters Picnic.
Episode 10
Stupidstition
Memo asks Despina to quit her job when a fortune teller reveals a looming tragedy in her life. Jim searches for a best man for his wedding - both of them.
Episode 11
Confessions of a Hair Gel Goddess
After helping Jim keep Julia and Suzanna from meeting one another, Effie finally confesses her love for Lars. Memo receives his first fax from Despina and Lars reveals a secret about his past.
Episode 12
Here Come the Brides: Part One
Jim is kept busy planning two weddings but eventually must admit to Memo that he doesn't actually love Suzanna or Julia. Memo throws a disastrous buck's party. With: Christine Kaman as Olga, Katerina Kotsonis as Julia and Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Customer.
Episode 13
Here Come the Brides: Part Two
Jim fails to show up for his weddings. Lars returns and Despina announces her love for Memo. With: Katerina Kotsonis as Julia, Christine Kaman as Olga, John Lee as Suzanna's Father [William], Fiona Spence as Suzanna's Mother [Joan], Tasos Petousis as Priest, Jennifer Castles as Airline Attendant, Brian Wilkinson as Courier, Yuri Worontschak as Organist and Christopher McLean as Guest.