A search for a parent, forbidden feelings, an ailing basketball squad and two shocking deaths fill up the school year for the students at Hartley. A controversial teacher returns and a student’s life gets derailed while another’s music career takes off as the threat of a school shutdown arises.
Episode 1
Episode 39
May 21, 1995
With the class dealing with a major loss life seems to be difficult for a new student and a new teacher
Episode 2
Episode 40
May 28, 1995
The boys basketball team is struggling without a coach so they all turn to Vic who has some reservations about stepping up
Episode 3
Episode 41
Jun 4, 1995
The basketball team need to learn the meaning of team work after a shock defeat. And Con's grandmother arrives to live at the Bordino's
Episode 4
Episode 42
Oct 3, 1995
After an unpleasant altercation with the police Matt strongly urges the class to a documentary on police and how they work
Episode 5
Episode 43
Jun 11, 1995
Both Vic and Matt face ghosts from their past leaving an uncertainty about their future at Hartley
Episode 6
Episode 44
Jun 18, 1995
Matt sets up his uncle on a blind date and makes plans to move out. Danielle contemplates dropping out of school when she is asked to audition as a reporter. Yola questions Joe's commitment to their relationship when he starts spending time with an old girlfriend and her son. Con and Rose get closer as they work on a science project together.
Episode 7
Episode 45
Jun 25, 1995
As Southgate and Danielle's mother get close Rivers feels a bit lonely with his birthday approaching and no one seems to remember
Episode 8
Episode 46
Jul 2, 1995
Southgate's relationship causes big problems within the Miller household While Deloraine tries to lure Matt back home
Episode 9
Episode 47
Jul 9, 1995
Yola has some excellent news for Joe Yet Lucy finds herself in a bad situation involving her mothers fiancée
Episode 10
Episode 48
Jul 16, 1995
Jack and Rose rekindle their love and make plans for their future while Yola worries about motherhood Joe runs into trouble at work
Episode 11
Episode 49
Jul 23, 1995
Jodie and her sister Karen feud over Matt while Jack and Rose go through some bumps toward their big day
Episode 12
Episode 50
Jul 30, 1995
Rivers receives a surprise visitor as well as the Bordino's in the form of Jodie's sister Karen
Episode 13
Episode 51
Aug 6, 1995
Southgate encourages the students to join the surf club which is met with some resistance by some of them
Episode 14
Episode 52
Aug 13, 1995
Southgate has taken up a new job running his own school which leaves Rivers less than happy and Yola with a big decision to make
Episode 15
Episode 53
Aug 20, 1995
The class as well as Deloraine are in shock with the return of Sam Robinson but Rivers might be the last to know
Episode 16
Episode 54
Aug 27, 1995
Another face from the past Katerina is back in Australia and moves straight toward Rivers
Episode 17
Episode 55
Sep 3, 1995
Steve receives a revelation while visiting his biological mother And Katerina has declared war on Sam
Episode 18
Episode 56
Sep 10, 1995
Andrew Bell the new Hartley science teacher arrives and aims to push the students to their academic limits some even past that
Episode 19
Episode 57
Sep 17, 1995
Shakespeare is in the air as Rivers gets the chance to direct the classic Romeo and Juliet but with a Rivers twist
Episode 20
Episode 58
Sep 24, 1995
The school play causes tensions all around while worry and concern over Roberto's health consume the Bordino's household
Episode 21
Episode 59
Oct 1, 1995
A simple science project leads an unenthusiastic Matt from simple school work to corporate cover up
Episode 22
Episode 60
Oct 8, 1995
Rivers faces making a difficult decision when he learns that his father is back in town. Steve and Danielle get back together while working on his photography exhibit. As Matt and Jodie are breaking up, Con and Katerina begin a relationship.
Episode 23
Episode 61
Oct 15, 1995
Jodie's infatuation with singer/songerwriter Tim Beckett is shaken when the self-confessed alcoholic starts drinking again. Katerina convinces Deloraine to let her sell healthier food to the students but her upstart effort is challenged by competition from Con's hot dog stand. Andrew confronts Sam about her past affair with Peter and confesses his own jealousy. Allie feels like she's being shut out by her friends because of her involvement with Matt.
Episode 24
Episode 62
Oct 22, 1995
Tim gets Jodie a record deal but Con is left on the outside looking in when the company assigns her a new manager. Katerina pushes herself in preparation for her audition for a national dance company. Steve gets an opportunity to work at a local newspaper but his first assignment goes badly forcing his editor to use his damning pictures of Tim as part of a story on the fallen singer. As his friends fill out their university forms, Matt contemplates what he wants to do with his life. Rivers tries using Katerina to make Sam jealous.
Episode 25
Episode 63
Oct 29, 1995
A state-wide teachers strike, Con's parents leaving to attend a wedding, and Katerina's reluctance to be alone with Con all combine to provide the perfect opportunity for a pool party at the Bordino's. Rivers' attempt to liven up the party with a game of Truth or Dare results in hurt feelings, animosity, and conflicts among all those who participate. The gang hurries to clean up before Con's parents make their early return but only so much can be done to cover up the fact that your furniture has been in the pool!
Episode 26
Episode 64
Nov 5, 1995
Radio Hartley takes to the airwaves but when Con and Matt broadcast their signal over that of a commercial station to promote Jodie's struggling first single, Deloraine quickly pulls the plug on the fledgling operation. Katerina has difficulty telling Con how she feels about him. Andrew surprises Sam by first purchasing a motorcycle for himself and then proposing to her. Interest in Jodie's song increases as a result of the airplay and plans are made for her to go on a promotional tour. Allie is given the go ahead to move into the warehouse.
Episode 27
Episode 65
Nov 12, 1995
A decline in enrolment applications threatens to permanently close the doors of Hartley High unless the additional students can be found. Deloraine suffers has a mild heart attack and is admitted to hospital. Meanwhile, Sam turns down Andrew's proposal and soon finds herself back with Peter and the two run away together. The kids launch a campaign to save school and just when it appears they have failed, Jodie returns and delivers a passionate speech that pushes the campaign over the top.