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41 Episodes 1998 - 1998
The personal and professional lives of the staff of Ward 17 at the All Saints Western General Hospital are followed in Series 1 of this medical drama. The ward, known as the "garbage ward" as it takes the overflow from the hospital's other wards, is run by Sister Terri Sullivan (Georgie Parker). She is assisted by her second-in-charge Stephanie "Steph" Markham (Libby Tanner), registered nurses Connor Costello (Jeremy Cumpston) and Bronwyn "Bron" Craig, and feisty enrolled nurse Yvonne "Von" Ryan (Judith McGrath). Luciano "Luke" Forlano (Martin Lynes) and Peter Morrison (Andrew McKaige) are the doctors that frequently assist the staff of Ward 17 and Jazmina "Jaz" Hillerman takes care of the paperwork as the ward clerk. Some of the series' plot points include Peter struggling to deal with the death of his wife; Bron clashing with the new head of cardiothoracic surgery and deciding to make a career change; Steph and her husband Ben (Brian Vriends) experiencing a life-altering event; and Terri finding her faith in God being tested when her best friend and fellow nun is admitted to hospital.
Episode 1
Tue, Feb 24, 1998 60 mins
Terri Sullivan (Georgie Parker) is in charge of the general medical ward, which handles the overflow patients from all over the hospital.
Episode 2
Tue, Feb 24, 1998 60 mins
Terri helps a patient diagnosed with cancer and Connor fears an alcoholic is suffering from withdrawal in the conclusion of "Body and Soul."
Episode 3
Tue, Mar 3, 1998 60 mins
Ben (Brian Vriends) saves the life of a drug dealer and Luke's judgment is compromised by his personal problems.
Episode 4
Tue, Mar 10, 1998 60 mins
Bron (Libby Tanner) feels herself getting to close to a patient. She also suspects that all of his problems may not be related to his accident.
Episode 5
Tue, Mar 17, 1998 60 mins
Jaz (Sam Healy) is drugged at a party and Connor and Bron take a risk by treating her at the hospital without admitting her.
Episode 6
Tue, Mar 24, 1998 60 mins
A girl walks out of the hospital before she is able to donate her kidney to her brother. Also: Bron helps a triathlete with bone cancer deal with the amputation of her arms.
Episode 7
Tue, Mar 31, 1998 60 mins
A West African woman must choose between her daughter's health and her ethnic traditions.
Episode 8
Tue, Apr 7, 1998 60 mins
Bron (Libby Tanner) goes to great lengths to help a patient that may have HIV. Also: Luke treats a patient that has terminal cancer and tries to help her reconcile with her estranged son, while Jared takes in a girl after she suffers a drug overdose.
Episode 9
Tue, Apr 14, 1998 60 mins
A new teenage mother refuses to accept her baby, causing concern for Jared especially when the child turns up missing.
Episode 10
Tue, Apr 21, 1998 60 mins
A boy's brain tumor surgery is held up by witches. Meanwhile, Ben expresses interest in starting a family.
Episode 11
Tue, Apr 28, 1998 60 mins
Stephanie (Kirrily White) becomes friends with an intern who has a drug problem and Peter becomes the object of a bulimic's desires.
Episode 12
Tue, May 5, 1998 60 mins
A lawyer's bypass surgery is postponed when she refuses to take better care of herself; Connor is unhappy about the relationship between Luke and Bron.
Episode 13
Tue, May 12, 1998 60 mins
A rugby player is admitted with stab wounds; Jared makes up with an ex-girlfriend.
Episode 14
Tue, May 19, 1998 60 mins
Peter (Andrew McKaige) is having trouble dealing with his wife being brain-dead, and Terri is left with the task of asking him to consent to organ donorship. Also: Connor takes leadership for the day and gets carried away with his authority.
Episode 15
Tue, May 26, 1998 60 mins
Terri (Georgie Parker) tries to cope with Jenny's death and her friendship with Peter; an out-of-control mother disrupts life on the ward.
Episode 16
Tue, Jun 2, 1998 60 mins
Two critical patients and an incompetent nurse raise stress levels on Ward 17.
Episode 17
Tue, Jun 9, 1998 60 mins
A girl's emotional health is threatened so that Terri and Peter can save a newborn baby. Also: Jared faces Angie's return.
Episode 18
Tue, Jun 16, 1998 60 mins
Stephanie encourages a woman to get a cochlear implant even though her deaf husband is against it. Kirrily White.
Episode 19
Tue, Jun 23, 1998 60 mins
Luke (Martin Lynes) is forced to watch a patient waste away. Meanwhile, Jared discovers that Angie is working as a prostitute and Peter is still struggling with his wife's death.
Episode 20
Tue, Jun 30, 1998 60 mins
A young mother nearly dies during cardiac arrest. Also: Jaz helps some older women find their self-worth while Von causes an otherwise docile man to act badly.
Episode 21
Tue, Jul 7, 1998 60 mins
Luke (Martin Lynes) falls prey to a guy-crazy surgical consultant, and Jared endangers a patient when he doesn't follow his instincts.
Episode 22
Tue, Jul 14, 1998 60 mins
Ben (Brian Vriends) becomes a patient in the hospital after being attacked in an empty park.
Episode 23
Tue, Jul 21, 1998 60 mins
A domestic-violence patient arouses unpleasant memories from Terri's past, and Bron is unhappy a new addition to the staff.
Episode 24
Tue, Jul 28, 1998 60 mins
A rookie cop is brought into the hospital after being shot. Also: Steph suspects that Ben may be suffering some psychological trauma after his attack.
Episode 25
Tue, Aug 4, 1998 60 mins
Stephanie deals with being pregnant while helping a woman who wants to see her grandchild's birth before she dies.
Episode 26
Tue, Aug 11, 1998 60 mins
Terri (Georgie Parker) has a faith-testing experience with her mentor. Also: a risky procedure is performed in order to save a patient's life, and Sophie regrets trying to seduce Peter.
Episode 27
Tue, Aug 18, 1998 60 mins
News on the ward could have a serious effect on Luke and Bron's relationship. Also: a celebrity makes an important decision with Terri's help, and Jared refuses Angie's requests for help.
Episode 28
Tue, Aug 25, 1998 60 mins
Prof. Craig (Rod Mullinar) blames Bron for a man's decision not to have heart surgery. Also: Jared tries to smooth things out between Connor and Bron, but instead causes a disaster.
Episode 29
Tue, Sep 1, 1998 60 mins
Steph (Kirrily White) compromises her ethics when she must tell a lie, and Terri is assaulted by a rapist.
Episode 30
Tue, Sep 8, 1998 60 mins
Terri fills in for the Assistant Director of Nursing and leaves Steph in charge of the Ward. Also: Von has questions about a man's health.
Episode 31
Tue, Sep 15, 1998 60 mins
Bron decides to resign; Amanda has issues with Jared, whom she thinks is HIV positive.
Episode 32
Tue, Sep 22, 1998 60 mins
A patient accuses Jared of raping her when a flirtation goes too far. Steph finally tells Ben that she may not want to have children.
Episode 33
Tue, Sep 29, 1998 60 mins
Peter takes a look at his relationship with his son when he counsels the father of an alcoholic teen. Connor prays for calm on the ward.
Episode 34
Tue, Sep 29, 1998 60 mins
Jared helps a man struggling with his wife's terminal illness in the conclusion to "Boys Will Be Boys."
Episode 35
Tue, Oct 6, 1998 60 mins
A wife-beater puts Terri's life in danger. Also: Jaz (Sam Healy) must deal with the reality that Danny raped her.
Episode 36
Tue, Oct 13, 1998 60 mins
Ward 17 tries to help Jaz cope with the trauma of being raped and Connor plots revenge on her behalf. Also: Von realizes her prejudices.
Episode 37
Tue, Oct 20, 1998 60 mins
Steph believes that a friend may have assisted in the suicide of her husband. Also: Ward 17 grows weary of Bron's stories of ambulance life.
Episode 38
Tue, Oct 27, 1998 60 mins
Terri (Georgie Parker) must deal with a drug- overdose patient intent on killing himself. Meanwhile, Bron and Ben begin to bond.
Episode 39
Tue, Nov 3, 1998 60 mins
A patient forces Luke to evaluate his career as a doctor; Steph comes down with a rare disease; and Ben declares his feelings for Bron.
Episode 40
Tue, Nov 10, 1998 60 mins
Ben and Bron try to save a girl from a storm drain as the water level rises. Also: a patient pushes Terri too far.
Episode 41
Tue, Nov 17, 1998 60 mins
A Christmas celebration on Ward 17 brings hope to an ailing child and an elderly man with a sick wife. Also: a surprise for Bron.