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Black As

Series 1 · 24 episodes · Jul 4, 2016

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    Episode 1

    The Storm

    Jul 4, 2016

    The boys find their abandoned Suzuki post-cyclone. A massive tree has fallen on it. They cut the tree off, spark up the Suzi and hit the road.

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    Episode 2

    Fishin' Mission

    Jul 4, 2016

    The boys borrow a dinghy from Uncle Oppy. They promise to bring back lots of fish. On their way to the water they cut a harpoon and repair an ailing trailer.

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    Episode 3

    Bye Bye Suzi

    Jul 4, 2016

    While launching the dinghy Joe manages to drown it and it is now irretrievable while the tide is high. They retreat to the shade of the mangroves and wait for the tide to recede.

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    Episode 4

    Dreamy Time

    Jul 4, 2016

    The boys wait for the tide to go out. Meanwhile they get a feed of crabs and Jerome has a strange dream.

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    Episode 5

    Dinghy Push

    Jul 4, 2016

    After a feed and a sleep the tide has gone out. So it's time to save the Suzi but it’s stuck in the mud along with Oppy’s trailer. The boys leave it and after a massive effort pushing their dinghy across the mud they head out to sea.

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    Episode 6

    Happy Hunting

    Jul 11, 2016

    The boys head up a massive tidal river and hunt for crocs. They cook some lunch and then head off for the island.

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    Episode 7

    Island of Plenty

    Jul 11, 2016

    After arriving at the island the boys catch enough fish to fill the esky. They go exploring around the small island. Along the way they find a turtle. It is turned over to prevent it escaping.

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    Episode 8

    Bottle of Piss

    Jul 11, 2016

    On the island exploration Jerome finds an empty grog bottle. He pisses in it then back at camp presents it to the boys. They are pissed off and then settle in for the night around the fire.

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    Episode 9

    The Getaway

    Jul 11, 2016

    In the morning the boys discover they have no water. They go to collect the turtle but it has escaped. Disappointed the boys load up the dinghy and head off back to the mainland.

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    Episode 10

    Trouble At Sea

    Jul 11, 2016

    On their way back home, the engine on the dinghy breaks down. The boys try desperately to start it but have no luck. They are now adrift with no drinking water.

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    Episode 11

    Adrift

    Jul 18, 2016

    The boys are adrift at sea. They resort to drinking the urine in the bottle and try paddling with whatever they can lay their hands on.

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    Episode 12

    Lost

    Jul 18, 2016

    The broken down dinghy has drifted into some mangroves, somewhere along the coast. The boys are lost and thirsty! They head off in search of water.

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    Episode 13

    Water

    Jul 18, 2016

    Tired and thirsty, the boys now head for Mangbirri, a remote outstation to get help. They rest near some paperbark trees and find they are full of water.

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    Episode 14

    Bright Spark

    Jul 18, 2016

    After filling up on muddy water it's time to make camp and cook the crocs but no matches! Chico produces an electric toothbrush and with some gunpowder from a shotgun cartridge. They get a fire going, cook diner and settle into their camp.

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    Episode 15

    Tin Canoes

    Jul 18, 2016

    Faced with having to cross a croc infested billabong, the boys make canoes out of tin.

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    Episode 16

    Help Yourselves

    Jul 25, 2016

    At last, the boys reach cyclone ravaged Mangbirri ouststion, but its deserted. They decide to cook their Kangaroo. Joe finds a jerry can of water.

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    Episode 17

    Pimp My Wheels

    Jul 25, 2016

    The boys manage to spark up a trashed car and hit the road once again.

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    Episode 18

    Suzi Rescue

    Jul 25, 2016

    The boys return to retrieve the Suzuki and Oppys trailer. They manage to pull both out but the Suzuki is trashed.

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    Episode 19

    Suzi Send-off

    Jul 25, 2016

    The poor old Suzuki is cremated and gets a traditional send-off. The boys lament its passing and reflect on what a legendary car it was.

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    Episode 20

    Trailer Failure

    Jul 25, 2016

    The boys go on the hunt for for Oppy's dinghy.

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    Episode 21

    The Lost Boat

    Aug 1, 2016

    The dinghy has disappeared from where the boys left it. They blame evil sprits for stealing it.

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    Episode 22

    Trailer Battle

    Aug 1, 2016

    It takes all their strength and ingenuity for the boys to pull the trailer with the dinghy out of the tidal river.

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    Episode 23

    Spring Clean

    Aug 1, 2016

    At last, the boys are on their way home but realize they stink and need a wash.

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    Episode 24

    Homecoming

    Aug 1, 2016

    The boys finally limp home and return the dinghy to Oppy who is not only unimpressed but also mad as hell.