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24 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Two air balloons drop in on the clinic run. As the Nomad is in for some expensive repairs, a balloon race is organised in order to raise funds. Kate and Geoff compete in different balloons but things do not run according to plan when one of the other competitors develops a hernia mid-flight. Meanwhile, news of an affair results in someone impetuously leaving town. Sam buys an old plane that needs repairing. Paula's attraction towards Geoff becomes a little too obvious and he feels very uncomfortable.
Episode 2
Religious fervour comes to the outback when evangelist Edward Faithful hits town. Even the cynics are won over by the evangelist's charm, but the doctors become concerned when faith-healing is mentioned. Could Faithful be deceiving the faithful?
Episode 3
Australian-American relations are strained when Kimberley White returns to the crossing with her son Todd, who rapidly alienates everyone with his caustic remarks.
Episode 4
Todd conquers his agoraphobia in dramatic circumstances, and Kimberley leaves a parting gift for the town.
Episode 5
Coopers Crossing gets a new flying postman, but his idea of efficiency soon has everyone up in arms.
Episode 6
Kate feels taken for granted, and resigns to compete in a rodeo - only to find herself soon in need of the flying doctors. Meanwhile Sam and Emma are finding life on the farm very difficult.
Episode 7
Maggie's first love comes to Coopers Crossing and gives her quite a startle as he ran out on her while she was pregnant 30 years ago. Sam and Emma hire him to do some odd jobs at their farm. Meanwhile the sports center is still not getting built.
Episode 8
Sam and Emma face ruin on their new farm when the dams run dry. Dougie causes a near-disaster on a visit to his cousin and Marty and Paula are left in charge of Vic's pub - which is almost demolished.
Episode 9
A handsome stranger appears in town and surprises everyone by claiming to be Geoff's elder brother. He soon becomes a favourite with the townsfolk, but why does Geoff seem to have a grudge against him?
Episode 10
Geoff's elder brother becomes very popular with Coopers Crossing, but only Geoff knows his true character. When Barry makes a play for Kate, she ignores Geoff's warnings - to her cost.
Episode 11
Kate's temporary replacement arrives and ruffles Maggie's feathers. Chris has to give advice to a woman intent on marrying a man ten years her senior.
Episode 12
Coopers Crossing is agog when a man involved in a car crash claims it was caused by a UFO. And the identity of the car driver is shrouded in mystery.
Episode 13
George Baxter is forced into becoming a custodian of two streetwise kids. Sam unearths more of Maggie's tragic past. A tired and irritable Chris finally admits she needs Geoff's medical assistance.
Episode 14
Dougie is accused of assaulting a local white racist. Jack knows that he is innocent, so is puzzled when Dougie insists on owning up to the crime.
Episode 15
When an air accident leaves two sisters seriously injured, the man they both live with has to make a difficult choice. Kate returns from her break determined to make her separation from Coopers Crossing permanent.
Episode 16
A man suffering from a mysterious illness arrives in Coopers Crossing with an Asian girl. The diagnosis of the disease reveals deep-rooted racial prejudice among the townsfolk. With William Binks as Reg Taylor, Burt Cooper as Gary Arnold, Christine Kaman as Katina Polites and Nick Lathouris as Spiros Polites.
Episode 17
Chris returns from Sydney with some devastating news. An elderly couple arrive in town and Mick soon begins co-ordinating the town's fun run. However, Mick's participation in the race leads to a tragedy. With June Collis as Julia, John Spicer as Mick and Gary Sweet as Nick Sanderson.
Episode 18
When an outback governess suffers a severe asthma attack her son makes a pact with God to ensure her recovery. Chris's secret is let out, causing heartache all round. With Che Broadbent as Robert Gardiner, Jan Friedl as Marjorie Davis and Sydney Jackson as Father Jacko.
Episode 19
An old friend of Emma's becomes a cause for concern at the crossing. Geoff and Kate take their first tentative steps towards stabilising their relationship.
Episode 20
Culture comes to Coopers Crossing in the shape of the Junior Strings of Melbourne, causing an outbreak of snobbery and resentment. To make matters worse, the lead violinist develops a crush on Emma.
Episode 21
Vic has to make a sacrifice in order to help his wife's sick sister. Newcomer Luke Mitchell drifts into town.
Episode 22
There is astonishment among the townsfolk when a new father announces his son's birth as the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Chris has to cope with fears about her forthcoming operation in Sydney.
Episode 23
Chris's father is on hand when she arrives in Sydney for her life-or-death operation, but she still has other things on her mind.
Episode 24
Maggie's life is turned upside down by a face from the past and Geoff has a depressed donkey on his hands.