Secret Daughter
Jessica Mauboy portrays a part-time country pub singer whose chance meeting with a wealthy city hotelier triggers a series of events that will change her life forever. A feel-good drama which explores the very different Australian worlds of 'the haves' and 'the have nots', The Secret Daughter is full of heart, humour, romance and plenty of music. They say you can't choose your family, but what happens when a family chooses you?
- 2016-2017
- 2 seasons
- Drama
- TV-PG
Jessica Mauboy portrays a part-time country pub singer whose chance meeting with a wealthy city hotelier triggers a series of events that will change her life forever. A feel-good drama which explores the very different Australian worlds of 'the haves' and 'the have nots', The Secret Daughter is full of heart, humour, romance and plenty of music. They say you can't choose your family, but what happens when a family chooses you?
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Flame Trees
41 mins
When wealthy Jack Norton heads to the country town of Walperinga searching for the secret daughter he's never known, he spends a memorable night chatting with feisty young singer Billie Carter. Then a series of events lands Billie in the middle of a grieving family, with a big secret of her own.
Episode 2
Stuck in the Middle with You
42 mins
Billie meets with a mixed reception from the Norton family, although Jamie supports her fully-which only complicates her burgeoning crush on him. As Billie wonders how long she can keep up the charade, the family gives her a DNA test to take.
Episode 3
Where Do I Belong?
40 mins
After the bombshell that she is Jack Norton's daughter, Billie tries to find her place within her new family whilst reconciling that Gus is not her real father. With Jordan Hare as Harriet Norton, Bonnie Sveen as Layla Chapple, Salvatore Coco as Bruno Rossi, John Batchelor as Nick Mackay, Libby Asciak as Rachel Rossi, Johnny Boxer as Lloyd Dobson, Harriet Gordon-Anderson as Zoe Menkell, Jeremy Ambrum as Shorty, Renee Lim as Vivienne Hart, Maha Wilson as Receptionist, Bobby Babi as Happy Gentleman, Amanda Muggleton as Connie Di Maria.
Episode 4
Lean on Me
39 mins
Feeling isolated and unwanted, Billie is relieved at the arrival of her best friend, Layla-until Layla's growing closeness with Jamie sparks her jealousy. Back in Walperinga, Bruno leans on Gus for information about the men who paid off Gus and Billie's debt.
Episode 5
I Fought the Law
40 mins
The preparations for the relaunch of Jack's Bar are overshadowed by Billie's impending court appearance, as jail time becomes the likely outcome. Harriet tries to take matters into her own hands to get the shoplifting charges dropped, while Billie searches for a reputable character witness.
Episode 6
Risk It
41 mins
Still reeling from Harriet's confession, Billie is forced to step up as the headliner for the bar relaunch after their big act pulls out. As Susan preys on her sense of guilt, Billie faces the biggest personal and professional risks of her life.