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Always Greener Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

28 Episodes 2002 - 2003

Episode 1

Here We Go Again

42 mins

John and Liz have returned to Inverness with a new plan for their life in the country. John wants to set up a Neighbourhood Centre, which in the beginning will be a very grass-roots, community funded and run operation. In the city it is revealed that Cam has written a book about the country-city swap. The manuscript has been submitted to a publishing company who now want to proceed. Sandra is initially excited about the prospect of her son becoming a famous writer - that is, until she actually reads the book, and discovers that it's not a pretty picture Cam has painted - he has barely even changed the names, to protect the innocent. Marissa is upset in the wake of Tom's declaration of love for Sandra. And Pip is still coming to terms with the news that her boyfriend Bomber is gay.

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Episode 2

Endangered Species

43 mins

Tom struggles with issues of self-esteem and identity, as he forges a new relationship with his mother. John confronts terrifying visions of a possible future as he assesses his decision to return to social work. Pregnant Eileen meanwhile decides to come off her 'nerve-pills', with distressing results.

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Episode 3

Two Sides to Every Story

44 mins

An emotional rollercoaster for Sandra in her pressure-cooker household, as lover boy Greg returns from his holiday with unexpected plans. Agony for Pip - and danger for Nick - when she inadvertently reveals details of boofy Bomber's love life. Crazy, touching moments as Eileen continues her struggle with valium withdrawal and meets her first homosexual.

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Episode 4

Black, White and Grey

45 mins

Crunch-time for the Todds and the Taylors when distressed Sandra announces a return to Inverness. Cam learns confronting lessons about life - and literature. With Grant Bowler as Greg Steele, Andrew Clarke as Derek Unn, Peter Corbett as Bert Adams, Bree Desborough as Shelley Southall, Merridy Eastman as Eileen Unn, Denise Roberts as Isabelle Turnbull and Steven Rooke as Nick Greenhill.

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Episode 5

It Takes Balls

45 mins

A debutante ball in Inverness brings together country and city. Isabelle introduces Tom to his father. Sandra and Greg have their final farewell. Shelley allows Greg to be stung by a bee, and is horrified by the consequences. With Grant Bowler as Greg Steele, Andrew Clarke as Derek Unn, Peter Corbett as Bert Adams, Bree Desborough as Shelley Southall, Merridy Eastman as Eileen Unn, Denise Roberts as Isabelle Turnbull, Steven Rooke as Nick Greenhill and Georgie Shew as Katy Turnbull.

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Episode 6

In the Beginning, I Was Afraid

44 mins

Shelley is plagued with guilt over Greg's death. Liz wonders if she's set Bert Adams up with a trans-sexual. Pip learns that trying to turn a gay man straight isn't easy. With Grant Bowler as Greg Steele, Peter Corbett as Bert Adams, Nathaniel Dean as Patch, Bree Desborough as Shelley Southall, Denise Roberts as Isabelle Turnbull, Georgie Shew as Katie Turnbull, Kate Fitzpatrick as Chantal Wilkinson, Avigail Herman as Sunny Meadows, Hamish Thomson as Bomber and Ian Turpie as Rolan Fields.

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Episode 7

Opening Gambit

44 mins

'Do-gooders' and 'naysayers' do battle for the future of John's neighbourhood centre. Riotous antics turn sour as Jason and Kim attempt to expose the secret of Bert's glamorous 'lady' friend. Mickey rails against Sandra's efforts to help him through his grief - and earns a surprise new housemate for his trouble.

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Episode 8

Share Space

43 mins

Shelley wants to tell Mickey the truth about his father's death but knows this will destroy any chance of a future with him. The dilemma forces her to make an impulsive decision. Pip discovers the truth about Cam's 'female voice'. Liz's attempts to ease Eileen's fears about childbirth lead to Eileen inviting herself to attend the birth.

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Episode 9

Understanding the Cry

43 mins

In the aftermath of Shelley's disappearance, Sandra is forced to realise that she has been sadly neglecting the home front. Marissa and Mickey embark on a bold prison-visit to further the search for Shelley. Eileen and Liz attend pre-natal classes with hilarious and touching results.

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Episode 10

Why Is It So?

44 mins

John makes his first appearance on 'Good Morning Warrigong', and later cops a punch on the nose by an irate viewer. Pip and Nick get intimate, setting them on a path of unlikely romance. Cam strikes a deal with Kim over the book. Tom learns that Cam's book portrays him as a dimwit, and seeks Marissa's advice. When she assures him the portrayal is anything but uncomplimentary, they seal their attraction with a kiss.

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Episode 11

A Death in the Family

44 mins

Tom and Marissa's relationship gets off to a passionate start. Liz takes Kim to the hospital to visit her father, Harry. When doctors offer a grave prognosis, Harry refuses treatment. With encouragement from Isabelle, John tries to help Angela break free of her abusive husband, Les. Cam loses his virginity to a charity worker. Marissa and Tom consummate their relationship. Liz is seriously injured when electrocuted by a faulty fridge.

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Episode 12

Guilt Trip

44 mins

Liz is steely in the wake of baby Harry's death, then finally releases her emotions after the memorial service. On the bright side, her father Harry agrees to have treatment for his cancer. Katy is upset by Jason's insensitivity and tells Isabelle they are at different stages of maturity. Sandra learns Pip and Nick are an item. Marissa and Tom decide to live in the city.

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Episode 13

The Always Greener Variety Hour

45 mins

Shelley's working hard for the money. Mickey and Nathan, a friend of Shelley's father Trev, are on her trail. Scumbag returns with a Thai bride, who isn't what Patch expects. Nick picks a fight with Pip to avoid intimacy. At a nightclub, Sandra sees Nick flirting with a guy, then meets handsome and groovy Pete. Is it love in the first degree?

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Episode 14

Flesh for Fantasy

44 mins

Shelley phones Mickey and tells him to leave her alone. With some help from Nathan and Pete, Mickey's ode to Shelley is played on the radio. Marissa's market stall is an embarrassing failure, leading to conflict with Tom. Kim gets her braces off, but it's not the life-changing experience she expects.

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Episode 15

You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby

44 mins

Marissa confesses her guilt over Shelley to Tom, and they track her down in the Cross. Shelley initially rejects them, then after a brief flirtation with heroin, turns up at the Steele house asking for help. Sandra pursues a relationship with Pete, but only after overcoming a few insecurities about age and glamour. John and Derek bond in the bush, where Derek reveals his fears of fatherhood. Bert helps deliver Eileen's baby boy which she promises to name after Bert.

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Episode 16

The Long Weekend

44 mins

Shelley says to Mickey 'I killed your Dad', and Mickey reacts with anger. Marissa appeals to John for help and takes Shelley to the country. John counsels Shelley and makes her realise that she can get her life back on track. Realising she can no longer blame herself for Greg's death, she bids Mickey farewell.

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Episode 17

Great and Not So Great Expectations

44 mins

Isabelle and Katy's trip to the city leads to an argument with Tom and Marissa. The new look Shelley is revealed, increasing Marissa's feelings of failure. After clashing with Tom, she packs up her market stall - for good. Katy and Mickey meet and are attracted to one another.

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Episode 18

And Greener, and Greener

45 mins

Pete gives Sandra a brand new car. Sandra refuses to accept the gift until a visit to the country helps her realise that Pete's generosity is unconditional. John is won over by Pete. Infatuated with Mickey, Katy feels trapped in her relationship with Jason. Marissa tells Tom she refuses to be ordinary.

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Episode 19

More Things in Heaven and Earth, Elizabeth

Liz dreams of her father, Harry, then learns he's on his death bed. Liz implores her sister Margaret to fly out from England. Satisfied that his two daughters are reunited, he dies peacefully. After an outpouring of anger and recrimination, Liz and Margaret make their peace. Mickey goes to visit Katy, behind Jason's back.

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Episode 20

A Tangled Web

43 mins

Katy makes an excuse to get out of going to schoolies with Jason and Patch. While away, Jason sleeps with the fun-loving Sylvana. Katy rejects Mickey out of loyalty to Jason. John and Liz's attempts to prepare the locals for the launch of the book backfire. Sandra and Pete clash over his support of the book.

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Episode 21

Cause and Effect

43 mins

Cam and Kim discuss the ramifications of the book on 'Sunrise'. After Patch and Jason try to replicate the exploding cow trick on Bert's prize bull, he threatens legal action. Jason confesses his infidelity to Katy and learns that Mickey was seeing Katy. Pete's mum tells Sandra she doesn't approve of their relationship. Mickey kicks Tom and Marissa out of the house.

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Episode 22

Surfboards in the Roof

45 mins

Marissa returns to Inverness with Tom, but turns down his marriage proposal - and the chance to audition for "Home and Away". Tom turns down Isabelle's offer to reveal his father's identity. Bert relives his yearning to be a surfer, and John fulfils his yearning to kick a winning goal.

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Episode 23

The Trouble Is It's Christmas

43 mins

It's one week till Christmas and everyone is under pressure. John must regain the support of the community and increase business at the neighbourhood centre. Eileen wants to raise money for the centre appeal. Jason is taking comfort in the bottle. Katy and Mickey want to make amends with Jason, so they can enjoy Christmas together.

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Episode 24

What a Difference a Year Makes

45 mins

Liz tries hopelessly to keep her family together on Christmas Day. Sandra's dream Christmas turns to a cynical nightmare at Pete's mother's. Pip and Cam are too cool for Christmas but succumb to traditional festivities when Nick and Shelley show up. Jason goes out depressed and comes home drunk creating comic chaos for Eileen and Derek's plans.

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Episode 25

Boxing Day

44 mins

Tensions flare and old wounds are opened on Boxing Day. Pete and Sandra clash over his mother, Isabelle and Tom clash over his father, and Jason and Mickey clash over Katy. With Andrew Clarke as Derek Unn, Peter Corbett as Bert Adams, Nathaniel Dean as Patch, Merridy Eastman as Eileen Unn, Matt Passmore as Pete Jones, Denise Roberts as Isabelle Turnbull and Georgie Shew as Katy Turnbull.

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Episode 26

5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year

44 mins

Sandra thinks her relationship with Pete may be over, Marissa suspects there may be more going on with Tom's father than meets the eye and Katy is surprised when Mickey makes an offer regarding their future. Jason has certainly gone a little off the rails in recent times. But tired of being the family "dropkick", he resolves to turn over a new leaf.

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Episode 27

True Romance

44 mins

Sparks fly at John's marriage guidance seminar. Jason scores a win at the estate agency - at Marissa's expense. Tom learns the shocking truth about Gregory Kind's agenda. Is Pete cheating on Sandra?

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Episode 28

Future Shocks

44 mins

Tom's world is rocked to its foundations with the results of a blood test. To tell or not to tell: Cam and Pip wrestle with the timebomb of Pete's infidelity. Liz and John become sudden co-hosts of Good Morning Warrigong - with potentially life-changing repercussions.

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