Original title
Winners & Losers
Released
3/22/2011
Origin country
AU
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Production companies
Channel Seven, Seven Studios
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
5
Number of episodes
109
The lives of four best friends bound together by their shared experience of being "the losers" in high school. Now ten years later the women are about to become winners, but at what cost?
The first season of the drama television series Winners & Losers originally aired between 22 March and 23 August 2011 on the Seven Network in Australia. The season consisted of 22 episodes and aired on Tuesdays at 8:30 pm, replacing Packed to the Rafters.
Four old friends from high school have little in common, besides the fact that they were 'the losers' in high school who tried to avoid the attentions of the popular school bully, Tiffany Turner. Now twenty seven-years-old and content with their lives, the friends receive a surprise invite to their ten year reunion. Will facing Tiffany mean sweet revenge or a re-evaluation of their current lives?
As Bec, Frances and Sophie celebrate their eight million dollar lottery win, Jenny reacts badly to missing out. Despite Bec's best attempts to help talk Sophie and Frances into sharing, Jenny's over-the-top rant seemingly seals her fate. But when a series of events leads the girls to question the value of friendship in their lives, a collective decision is made to split the prize money four ways. Now all of them are multi-millionaires. And, more importantly, well and truly part of each other's lives once more.
As the arrival of the money looms, the reality of the win forces Bec, Jenny, Frances and Sophie to reassess direction of their lives. A misunderstanding, a friendship challenged and a relationship on the brink forces them all to make some life altering decisions.
Jenny throws a party to celebrate Bec and Matt setting the wedding date. The event brings everyone together for the first time - and with it, more than a few surprises. The morning after the night before sees all the girls dealing with ramifications of the evening, before Bec makes a shock announcement regarding her special day.
The girls take to the fields on Race Day. Launching their new business, Zach and Frances have organised a marquee, but some nasty advice from one of Zach's former female colleagues leaves Frances wondering if her new partner can be trusted. Meanwhile, a coincidental meeting with a former university professor reignites a painful memory for Sophie and she hits the races in anxious party mode. But her new-found sobriety means no alcohol, and she throws herself into any action going. Then, Tiffany Turner underestimates the girls' reformed friendship when she arrives with a big announcement for Jenny.
Bec is faced with a tough choice when Tiffany Turner reveals her life is in tatters and risks losing custody of her four year old son. All she needs is cash for a lawyer. Bec is left torn. Jenny doesn't buy Tiffany's sob story and advises Bec not to give her the money. Against her better judgement, Bec refuses to lend Tiffany the money. Having been asked to help organise Bridget and Wes' big day, Jenny gets a little too carried away and changes all of Bridget's wedding plans. Annoyed, Bridget accuses Jenny of interfering because Jenny's never going to find a guy and have one of her own. Sophie invites her parents over for lunch to tell them about her lottery win. Softening them with expensive gifts, Sophie's offended when her father concludes she's in the money because she's a prostitute.
When Bec, Frances and Sophie swap stories of their 'first time' Jenny is forced to admit she's still a virgin. Sick of feeling like it's a noose around her neck, Jenny sets out to find a man to do the deed with. Frances is stunned to realise she has romantic feelings for Zach. Jonathan insists it's been obvious for a while but it's thrown Frances. The realisation that Zach just sees her as 'one of the blokes' leads Frances to declare she's going to quash her feelings at all costs. Bec visits Tiffany to check how she's doing in the wake of her suicide attempt. Whilst helping her pack up her things, Bec realises that Tiffany's the only one of them holding on to the past.
Bec confronts Matt and demands to know if he really wants to marry her. Meanwhile, Frances's feelings for Zach start to get the better of her. Then, Sophie's lawyer presses her for information to provoke sympathy from the judge, but Sophie keeps certain details to herself.
Bec grapples with her suspicions over Matt's fidelity. Despite trying not to think the worst, Bec finally confronts him. Sophie faces the demons of her past but her increasingly reclusive lifestyle begins to affect her relationships with her friends. After shutting everyone out, Doug finally gets through to her via some harsh home truths. Meanwhile, Frances becomes caught in the middle of Zach and his father, and Jenny gears up for her first date with Rhys.
Bec and Matt's dinner proves to be a night of highs and lows for the four friends as they navigate very different romantic entanglements. Frances still has no clue how Zach feels about her dating his dad, Sophie is worried that Doug is distancing himself from her, and Jenny is falling hard for Rhys, despite opinions about his genuineness. Meanwhile, Bec tries to put the tension from the last few weeks behind them. For one of these women, the end of the night brings a shocking conclusion.
When Bec experiences an emotional breakdown, Jenny and Mrs Gross are there to support her, but it's Matt she really wants to see. JB's frustrated as Sophie negates his attempts to get to know her better. Will Sophie eventually let her guard down? Meanwhile, Frances is left to babysit Jonathan's niece and nephew, and after watching Paul and Zach with the kids, she realises just how different they are. But what does this mean for her relationship with Paul?
As a power failure hits the inner city, two relationships bloom and two unravel. A week after her breakdown, Bec's just getting back to herself when she sees Matt with another woman. Jenny is adamant about impressing Rhys's parents, but Rhys has a secret, and Jenny is devastated when she discovers what he's been hiding. The blackout sees Zach and Frances sharing a bottle of wine and stories about Zach's dad. Meanwhile, Sophie's decided it's time to take her and JB's relationship to the next level.
The girls' worlds are turned upside town when Bec and Doug are involved in a serious car accident.
Despite the horror of the car accident, Sophie is feeling in control but needs to end her relationship with JB, but she's never broken up with a guy before.
Somewhat splintered following the accident, the girls each grapple with their own separate game of real-life charades. Seduced by the lure of popularity and acceptance, Jenny throws herself further into Sean's party world, raising concerns for the Gross family. When Zach's grandparents arrive unexpectedly, Frances discovers he's told them that he and Frances are a couple, and while going along with the act, both are confronted by what feelings come up. Meanwhile, Bec and Doug are determined to take things slow and keep their burgeoning relationship secret — but this proves to be harder than expected.
After Callum inadvertently stumbles upon Bec and Doug's new romance, they're forced to tell Matt and Sophie that they're officially together. Publicly, Matt and Sophie take the news well. Privately, it's another story, which ultimately comes to the surface at Callum's 30th birthday party. While Sophie pretends she's okay with her two best friends dating, she's distracted by her thoughts that someone is stalking her. Meanwhile, Jenny shies away from Callum's bowling party, not wanting to show her face after being humiliated by Sean. Will her friends be able to convince her to rejoin the world?
When Jenny and her siblings notice Mrs Gross behaving in an unusual manner, they discuss the option that she could be menopausal.
Jenny struggles to keep a dark secret from her siblings concerning her mum's health, and Bridget and Wes announce some exciting news.
Zach organises a weekend away with Frances and Jonathan to discuss a strategy for their next big pitch. But with Sophie tagging along at the last minute, work takes a back seat as the foursome enjoy some fun and relaxation. Meanwhile, with Mrs Gross's impending surgery on everyone's mind, the Gross family are struggling, and when Jenny's sister Deidre arrives, disagreements and old tensions resurface. Plus, Doug's surprised to learn that Bec still holds a joint bank account with Matt.
Sophie is forced to face up to her past as she realises her stalker has been someone much closer than she could have imagined.
Mrs Gross's surgery is a success and Jenny is forced to revisit her promise to God that if her mum got better she'd give her money away. Meanwhile, Doug is offered a job in London, but now that Doug's single, Sophie wonders if the timing's right for them to be together. Also, Matt doesn't want to make the same mistake twice and is eager to tie the knot, so when Mrs Gross is given the all clear and Sophie shows her supports for Matt, Bec decides that they should get married tomorrow. But when the time arrives, can they go through with it?
Wedding bells ring as Bec and Matt's happy day finally arrives. Bec struggles to pull it together after her Hen's Night, but once she's in her dress she feels as though nothing could go wrong... Happy with Zach, Frances remains oblivious to Claire's true intentions, and their relationship bliss only fuels her jealousy. Jenny announces she's decided to go to Uni to become a teacher. But what will this mean for her and Callum? And, Not wanting to deter Doug's decision to go to London, Sophie's determined to keep her feelings quiet. But saying goodbye causes her to buckle and finally finds the courage to make a last ditch declaration of love.
The second season of the television drama series Winners & Losers aired from 26 June to 27 November 2012 on the Seven Network in Australia. It replaced Packed to the Rafters while the series was on hiatus. Season two follows the lives of Jenny, Bec, Sophie and Frances three months on from the events of the first season. Filming for the season began in August 2011 and creator of the show, Bevan Lee stated that viewers would see big changes for the girls. The main cast members all returned, while Anne Phelan joined them as Gross family matriarch Nanna Dot.
Three months after Bec and Matt's wedding, they are dealing with Bec's pregnancy and the paternity of the child. Jenny starts her teaching course at university, while Frances and Zach continue parenting Jasmine. Sophie and Doug are happy, but their relationship is put to the test when Doug learns he is the father of Bec's baby.
The couples are loved-up and looking forward to Jenny's big weekend away but things don't go to plan. There's the issue of Jenny being broke and the bigger issue that she hasn't told the girls. Bec worries about the Matt and Doug dynamic in the confined spaces of a holiday house. Frances' going away plans are snagged before she's even left when Jasmine is nearly arrested. Sophie wants to celebrate becoming a doctor and enjoy her last days of freedom before the grown-up medical world descends. Meanwhile, the Gross's first weekend alone in a long time goes from bad to worse with the arrival of Jasmine, then Bridget and Wes and finally, Nana Dot.
Anxious to make a good impression at her orientation week, Jenny tries desperately to fit in, but her first day dredges up ghosts of high school past and sees her return to her comfort zone — the girls toilets. Bec is horrified by the thought that her Mum and Dad might be dating again, but her dad has a different surprise in store when he introduces his new fiancee, twenty-eight-year-old Brandi. Sophie's excitement for the first day of her medical placement is quickly dishevelled when she's relegated to menial tasks, but when Sophie is faced with a medical emergency, she decides to use her initiative. Meanwhile, Zach's wife Claire turns up on Frances' doorstep to apologise for her past behaviour, but Frances has a feeling that's not all she's there for.
Sophie is keen to take her mind off her upcoming hearing with the hospital board, but in doing so, makes a bad situation worse and must face some uncomfortable truths about her own behaviour. Bec is attempting to do it all, but something has to give and her decision about what to let go shocks those closest to her. When Jenny finds out that her Dad has been made redundant, it magnifies her guilt about spending all the lottery money and she decides to take on a new job managing Lachie's band, but will spending even more time with Lachie impact on her relationship with Callum?
With Sophie and Matt unable to attend the birthing class, Bec and Doug are reminded of the close bond that they shared in the past. Confronted by their intimacy, Matt reveals his true feelings.
It's the annual hospital fete fundraiser, but the fun and games are tainted for Sophie when rival student Spencer accuses her of receiving biased treatment because of her relationship with Doug and also of having bought her way back into medicine. Sophie refutes the claim but faces serious trouble when stolen hospital drugs are discovered in her bag. Bec, Matt, and Doug find themselves debating over the idea of a home birth. Meanwhile, the awkwardness between Jenny and Lachie since their kiss has become unbearable, and Jenny tries to block it out by focusing on the band's first big gig and overcompensating with Callum; however, a psychic reading at the fete puts her on shaky ground. Could Lachie be the one after all?
Lives and futures are on the line as Jenny, Frances and Sophie grapple with choices that could tear their worlds apart.
Tormented by the guilt she's carrying at having cheated on Callum, Jenny is relieved when Rhys makes a reappearance and she is able to get her secret off her chest.
Jenny discovers her actions have had a devastating ripple effect for those she cares for the most.
Seduced by adventurous Cat, Sophie considers life outside of Melbourne, but when she raises the topic with Doug, it is clear his ideas for the future are firmly grounded with the baby.
When Tiffany learns that her ex-husband, Craig, is planning to move their kids overseas, she makes a snap decision that could completely jeopardise her custody case. Jenny is planning the ultimate combined baby shower for Bec and Bridget, and her nerves are hot knowing she has to face Callum's mum for the first time since cheating on him. Jenny's decision not to worry about what other people think has a ripple effect at the party when it convinces Rhys to cast off the fear of public affection that has put Jonathan offside. Meanwhile, when Sophie contemplates applying for a six-month internship in Kenya, she and Doug must face the possibility of an extended separation - and what it will mean for their relationship
Sophie is on edge as she grapples with her impending stepmum role, but when Bec's water suddenly breaks, Sophie is confronted with more than impending parenthood as she is left to deliver the baby.
Jenny is a ball of stress about starting her teaching rounds at Renwood, and visions of Tiffany are doing little to ease her angst. Dot tells her, if in doubt, try a dose of tough love - but when Jenny tries this approach, it only makes the situation worse. Bec tells her to ignore the troublemakers, but this doesn't work either. Finally, inspired by a chat with Bridget, she decides that the best course of action is to become mates with her students.
Bec realises how much effort Matt is putting in to look after her and Harrison and worries he needs a break. But in keeping Matt away, old wounds open, and Matt worries he's becoming a second-class dad.
In Jenny's last week of her teaching placement at Renwood, she discovers the extent to which one of her students is bullying a student.
When Jonathan and Rhys are the victims of a brutal assault, Frances goes on a crusade to obtain justice. In the process Flynn becomes aware of Frances' passion and skill as a lawyer.
Frances' surprise that it will be just her and Flynn in the law practice is soon overtaken by Tiffany's request that Frances take over as her lawyer in the custody hearing; the case starts tomorrow. Despite immense reservations, Frances agrees to help out. Matt and Bec's relationship continues to crumble as Matt emotionally disengages from the marriage. When an egregious claim is made in the courtroom that Matt is having an affair with Tiffany, Bec's doubts surface, and she wonders if there may be any truth to the allegation. Meanwhile, Sophie's declaration that she never wants to get married throws Doug and causes him to wonder if he's wasting time in a relationship that's ultimately going nowhere.
During preparations for her and Doug's engagement party, Sophie begins to feel a growing sense of dread. It builds until Sophie finds herself in the grips of a panic attack. It would appear that Matt and Bec have moved through their recent difficulties and into a loving phase of their relationship. When Bec discovers a forgotten sketchbook, which holds plans and designs for their ideal home, she feels it's the perfect time to finally get their dream house under way. But there is a secret that threatens to shatter Bec's dreams irrevocably.
Jenny feels uncomfortable about asking Glenn to attend the naming day, not wanting to upset Bec and Carolyn. Patrick remains suspicious about Jen's new man, but after a frosty dinner confrontation, he promises to make an effort - and urges Jenny to bring Glenn to the big day. Meanwhile, Frances faces a parenting dilemma when Jasmine asks her permission for Ollie to sleep over. Although confronting and uncomfortable for Frances, she learns that she has every right to be proud of her influence in Jasmine's life.
As Matt and Bec embark on their search for a block of land on which to build their dream home, Bec discovers money is missing from her bank account, and she's devastated when it comes to light who is behind it.
As Jenny renews contact with Callum, Bec and Matt fight for their dream block of land. Bridget is growing increasingly suspicious of Dot's cagey behaviour, especially regarding the bar girl, Sam. Bridget gets to the bottom of the 'truth', but lucky for Dot, she grabs the wrong end of the stick. Meanwhile, Sophie and Frances face unexpected obstacles in their relationships as each of the girls learn the truth about their perfect match. Three couples stand strong at the end of the day, but it may not be who you think.
The girls take 'Saturn return' to a whole new level as their year ends in an astonishing revelation, heartache and a horrific death. After her break-up with Doug, Sophie is handed the perfect distraction when Flynn tells her rebuilding is about to start on the Kenyan medical clinic. He thinks they should go over and be part of it, but Sophie is worried about Doug's reaction. Jenny, blissed out after reconciling with Callum, is further buoyed by news that she's a shoo-in for a part-time teaching position. Life seems too good to be true. It is. Bec and Matt, having just bought a block of land, are seemingly in a great place. But as Bec becomes increasingly concerned about Doug's state of mind, Matt decides that he can't keep his betrayal a secret any longer.
Bec must deal with the painful reality of Matt's death, Frances's sense of security is deeply affected following a terrifying episode, Jenny is adjusting to a new life in the wake of a bombshell secret shaking the Gross family to the core, and Sophie discovers her feelings for Doug re-emerging after she returns from a traumatic trip to Nairobi. New loves enter the fray and mixed emotions make for tricky decisions. There's a lot our leading ladies must face up to. Will old loves endure? Will lives be changed forever?
After Matt's horrific death, everyone is expecting Bec to fall apart. But while her private torment is clear, she shows no overt sign of grief — even at Matt's funeral. Instead, she pastes on a brave face and displays an unnerving vigilance towards Harrison, not even letting Doug look after him. Jenny's adjusting to family life in the wake of the bombshell that there is a new Gross sibling, Sam McKenzie, who it has emerged is Brian's daughter from a previous relationship. The Gross house vibe has changed markedly, their freewheeling banter replaced with a forced politeness as they adjust to Sam. Meanwhile, Sophie planned to postpone her trip to Kenya in the wake of Matt's tragic passing. However, Bec insists she follow it through and when Doug gives her little reason to stay, Sophie heads to Nairobi with no return date locked in. And despite protestations to the contrary, the Jackson meltdown has also deeply affected Frances' sense of security.
Frances worries that Zach may be lured by his sexy female colleague Charlie, despite her own developing a 'friendship' with self defence instructor, Shannon. Sophie is trying her best to pretend she's been enjoying working in Kenya when really the horror she's witnessed over there is taking its toll. Patrick continues to flare up about Mr Gross getting to know his daughter, Sam. But Jenny realises that his anger stems from a deeper issue — his guilt over Matt's death. Meanwhile, Bec finally agrees to go for counseling.
Self-preservation is proving to be a challenge, especially for Frances who is confronted by the siege all over again when she learns that gunman, Jackson, has been released from prison.
Jenny is monumentally unimpressed when she learns Callum has been taking part in medical trials to earn extra money for the wedding.
Callum stuns Jenny by calling off the wedding. Shock turns to anger as Jenny demands a proper explanation, but Callum is vague and evasive. Sophie reveals the truth to Bec about Matt's affair with Tiffany. Bec's anger at Sophie is quickly replaced by anger at Matt, but Sophie doesn't get off so lightly with Doug who declares that her lying has ruined any chance they ever had of getting back together. As she assists Shannon after his assault, Frances remains blissfully unaware that he's developing romantic feelings for her - but not for long.
The girls grapple with jealousy issues at Patrick's 21st party. Sophie's still fighting her feelings for Doug so when he invites Carla to Patrick's 21st, she brings her own date to make him jealous.
The pressure builds on Frances as Shannon's committal hearing looms. Sophie struggles with Doug and Carla being a couple. When she lets her frustrations show, it leads Doug to reveal the truth about their past to Carla. Bec's anger about Matt and Tiffany's affair is bubbling away with nowhere to go. Flynn's inept efforts to woo Sam force her to realise she does indeed have feelings for him lurking behind her tough facade. Anxiety simmers at the Gross house in the wake of Mrs Gross' decision to invite Anna to family roast night.
After a patient with a suspected case of swine flu is admitted to the hospital, Sophie and Sam find themselves spending the night in isolation with their respective exes. After a night spent in isolation with Doug, Sophie comes to a realisation of her own. Struggling with Doug's blossoming relationship with Carla, Sophie decides to request a transfer to a different ward. Meanwhile, Bec makes a bold life move when she decides to sell the salon. But things become muddled when she realises that she has no idea what to do with her days.
As Sophie, Sam, Callum, Doug and Carla try to keep their issues secret, they each learn that you can only avoid your problems for so long before the truth comes out.
Difficult truths are brought to light as new secrets are concealed. Bec throws herself into plans for Harrison and Aalivyah's first birthday party as an avoidance technique for dealing with where Matt should feature in the celebrations. Callum continues to keep his money troubles a secret. To combat his jealousy about Sam, Flynn asks Sophie to join him on a night out. With Zach and Jasmine in her space once more, Frances feels like she's going backwards. Sam's nervous about her date with Brett, and Sophie's inquisition does little to help.
All the girls are keeping secrets, but someone's about to find their little white lies are more dangerous than they could possibly have imagined. With a fresh sense of closure, Bec starts a blog about her recent experiences. Jenny throws herself into pre-wedding counselling with gusto but, on a downwards gambling spiral, Callum's less keen to bare his soul to the local priest. Sophie's glamorous fauxmance with Nate starts to lose its lustre when Doug appears to be on to their lack of chemistry. Frances and Zach reap the rewards of their new 'Me Time' schedules, but when Frances bumps into Shannon she decides to go against Zach's wishes and takes up self-defence classes again.
Everything is on track for Jenny's dream wedding, and as far as she knows, Callum is the perfect fiance. But he's getting deeper and deeper into his gambling hole, and his desperation to fix things is growing.
It's Jenny's wedding day but she's not the only one facing a moment of truth. Frances and Zach desperately try to work things out while Sophie finds herself still having to tap-dance around the Nate facade.
As Zach lies in a coma, Frances' need for answers leads to a shock revelation. Jenny returns home with a new outlook and Bec is asked out on a date.
Frances takes her grief out on Jonathan. Jenny's overzealous concern for Bec and Sam's love lives lead her to reveal what's on her mind. Doug finds out what happened to Sophie in Kenya.
Sophie catches Carla taking pills at the and is unsure how to handle it. Sam bungles many attempts to tell Flynn how she feels and Frances tries to lead a balanced life away from the hospital.
During an overnight trip to Sam's childhood farm, it becomes obvious that sex is on the brain for most of the gang.
Sam looks after a patient whom she believes is a victim of domestic violence but the patient has a different story. Jenny tries dating two guys at once. Bec has her final counselling...
Zach is home from hospital but his mood swings are causing Frances grief. Jenny rethinks her relationship with Noah while, Flynn takes Sophie and Sam out to prove that good guys do exist.
Bec confronts Ryan about his continued distance and is stunned by his response. Frustrated by the awkwardness between her and Flynn, Sam throws herself into work and finds herself drawn to a young cancer patient, Adam. Meanwhile, Jenny has an interview but a photo could ruin her chances and Sophie makes a mess of her date with Evan.
Sophie grows attached to a drug- dependent baby whose addict mother has disappeared. Loved up Frances wants to show Zach a sign of her commitment and Jenny attempts to take her flirtation with Gabe to the next level.
Sophie grows attached to a drug-dependent baby whose addict mother has disappeared and Jenny attempts to ask Gabe on a date.
In the season finale Bec and Ryan confront the fact they're more than friends. Frances faces a shock she never expected from Jack. Sophie and Doug are paired up for a team training exercise when moment of truth takes them both by surprise.
Sam is caught up in a legal battle between Adam and his parents when Adam gives her power of attorney. Ryan and Bec decide to move to Singapore together after he is offered a teaching job. Frances is in Jasmine's bad books when she removes every trace of Zach from their apartment. Sophie tries to sabotage Carla and Doug's relationship and vows to make Doug realise that he should be with her. Jenny makes the decision to move out when Trish and Brian have an offer made on the house. Flynn continues to dig a deeper hole with Sam. Patrick and Jasmine move in together until their departure.
Carla and Doug's engagement party turns into a reception when they get married. After Jenny asks Gabe to the engagement party, she decides it is time to quit her job and move on. Sam continues to battle Adam's parents. Flynn goes to court and loses the case, but has an idea that could save Adam from his parents. Bec and Ryan move forward with their plans of leaving, despite second thoughts. Sophie has trouble coming to terms after she is rejected by Doug. Jonathan reassures Sophie someone will turn up on her doorstep. Patrick and Jasmine say goodbye.
Bec and Ryan attend a farewell party and then begin their new lives together. Carla and Doug decide they want to have a baby together and she stops taking her meds. Sam and Adam get married only hours before he dies in her arms. Flynn confesses his love for Sam and moves to New Zealand indefinitely. Rhys returns and asks Jonathan to move to America with him. Sophie has trouble dealing with her crush on Luke. Gabe tells Jenny that he wants to be with her. Frances is made a partner in the law firm and discovers she is five weeks pregnant.
This season is about having it all. Despite everything they've been through, Bec, Sophie, Jenny, Frances and Sam are as close as they've ever been to having the three key areas of life – love, work and home – firing on all cylinders. But when relationships, friendships, careers and aspirations are all tested, the girls will question if it is even possible to have it all? And if it is, do they really want it?
Sophie still has the hots for Sam's brother Luke, making life in the share house a little awkward. Sam attempts to carry out Adam's last wish as detailed in his letter to her.
Sophie learns more about Luke's past. Frances has her first ultrasound and the image of her unborn baby rams home the reality of impending motherhood.
Jenny is forced to deal with Gabe's ex-girlfriend, Cassie and her enduring attachment to him. In denial about their relationship, Sophie decides to throw Luke a birthday party.
Sophie's so confident things with Luke are evolving that she's unfazed even when warning signs appear. Gabe shows Jenny a different side to him.
Frances ignores the worrying signs that something might be wrong with her pregnancy. Jenny learns to take a chance with Gabe.
Jenny discovers Gabe was a bully at school. Frances is under pressure to tell Zach about the baby and accepts a date with a client. Bec makes a muted return to Melbourne.
Determined to do things differently in the relationship stakes, Sophie goes about planning the perfect date with Jack.
The Gross family is thrown into shock with Deidre's news. Sam goes against her instincts and has a one-night stand.
Bridget and Jenny anxiously await the results of their genetic testing. Sam's one-night stand turns into an unexpected workplace sexual harassment.
An impatient Carla attempts to find the baby's heartbeat and panics when she can't. Jenny is stressed as she prepares for her double mastectomy.
Sophie is looking forward to Jack's return, but suddenly learns that Luke had feelings for her. Carla's grief sends her into a dangerous spiral of emotions.
A month after Jenny's double mastectomy, there's obvious distance between her and Gabe. Jack tells Sophie that he loves her and Frances hosts a day spa 'babymoon'.
While interviewing for her maternity cover, Frances goes into labour. Sam learns Hayley has gone AWOL with Cory and becomes a hostage when she finds them.
Luke is rushed to hospital fighting for his life. Cory moves into the Gross house. Izzy's offer to become a surrogate for Doug and Carla's baby sends everyone into a tailspin.
Jenny struggles to understand Gabe when he turns down a promotion at work and Sam's forced to consider what she's doing with her life.
Sophie's concerns about Luke's partying ease, until she discovers he binge drank alone.
Izzy ignores Frances' warning and refuses to tell Carla she wants to slow the surrogacy process.
Sophie tells Sam about Luke's recent problems.
The fallout from a terrible accident allows everyone to see life with new clarity.
Sophie keeps her distance from Luke but is unable to turn her back when he opens up about his trauma.
Frances channels her frustrations about Lily's hurtful paternity lie into her work.
Sam takes offence after overhearing Rob seemingly making a disparaging comment at parent/teacher night.
Jenny plans to put Frances and Sophie together for some party prep to work through their issues.
Sophie's fight with Frances makes things awkward amongst the girls, and her renewed friendship with Jack is making things awkward with Luke.
The Gross Family are finally reunited when Mrs Gross and Patrick return to celebrate Jenny and Gabe's imminent wedding.
Jenny's overjoyed when Gabe surprises her with an impromptu wedding. The countdown is on to Sophie's move back to Kenya.
In season five, friendship and love will triumph as Jenny, Frances, Sophie and Riley support each other through happiness and heartache, delivering the show's most emotional season yet. Jenny and Gabes windfall is bringing her no peace of mind and when Gabes smoking hot new protege Riley arrives, Jenny fears she's found the source of her future trouble.
Jenny and Gabe's windfall is bringing her no peace of mind and when Gabe's smoking hot new protege Riley arrives, Jenny fears she's found the source of her future trouble.
Jenny's world is rocked when she discovers, much to her surprise, that she's pregnant.
When Jenny is offered a permanent job at Millner Boys,' she's in two minds. She loves teaching but misses the camaraderie she had with Rob.
Frances is shocked to learn the money for Keith's cancer treatment is due in two days.
Frances has shut out the world in the wake of Keith's scam. Pete sticks by her side but is bewildered she still won't report Keith to the police.
Suspended from practice and burdened with guilt, Frances decides to own up to misappropriating her client's funds.
Following Cain's death, Sophie struggles with what the event says about her as a person and finds herself overwhelmed with guilt and grief.
One week on and guilt-ridden Sophie still hasn't answered Luke's proposal. In fact it's still a secret to their family and friends — until Alex discovers the ring.
It's the morning after Gabe's drunken mistake and Riley's response is immediate — she contacts Zuko and lines up a new job.
Eager for some time away, Jenny organizes a 'glamping' trip for the girls. When Sophie and Frances convince Riley to tag along, Jenny's furious, not ready to be around the woman Gabe cheated with.
Frances' blasé attitude to the celebration of milestones is revealed to be a poor attempt to cover her nerves about attending Pete's parents' fortieth wedding anniversary.
Jenny's confident her pregnancy is the fresh start she and Gabe need.
With a fifteen year reunion looming, the girls explore just how far they've come.
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