Episode guide
A Country Practice: Season 4
- Episode 1: Part Of The Family - Part 1 47m An eight year-old Downs Syndrome boy is slowly welcomed into the community.
- Episode 2: Part Of The Family - Part 2 Jan 2, 1984 · 47m Muldoon becomes a victim of his own shortcuts when the hospital wall under construction collapses on him.
- Episode 3: A Second Chance - Part 1 Jul 2, 1984 · 46m When Gabe's mother arrives in the valley, Frank's fears are confirmed.
- Episode 4: A Second Chance - Part 2 Aug 2, 1984 · 47m Miles Scholfield has chosen secluded Wandin Valley as the location for the birth of his writing career.
- Episode 5: It's So Easy - Part 1 47m A country spinster who raises champion pigs in Wandin Valley meets Barry Leonard on holiday. Barry visits her in Wandin Valley bringing with him devastation and heartbreak.
- Episode 6: It's So Easy - Part 2 46m Terence is seconded by Brendan into taking Judy Loveday to her reunion dinner. His reservations are not unfounded, when Judy appears to misinterpret his intentions.
- Episode 7: Partners - Part 1 47m As Muldoon has resigned from the Club, there is a vacancy for President. Johnno, the publican, makes it his business to take over where Muldoon left off.
- Episode 8: Partners - Part 2 46m Everyone becomes concerned with Terence's apparent loneliness and their attempts to find him a partner are upstaged by Bob and Cookie's plan to use an introduction agency.
- Episode 9: Once Upon A Time - Part 1 47m Emily White, Wandin Valley's oldest citizen, is admitted to hospital.
- Episode 10: Once Upon A Time - Part 2 47m The story of Wandin Valley's eldest citizen is re-lived when Molly organises a vivid re-enactment.
- Episode 11: When The Bough Breaks - Part 1 Jul 3, 1984 · 47m Molly's over-enthusiasm to have everything right for her new baby causes complications.
- Episode 12: When The Bough Breaks - Part 2 Aug 3, 1984 · 46m Molly and Brendan have to face the first major crisis of their lives together.
- Episode 13: A Sense Of Loss - Part 1 46m Molly and Brendan's friends try to help them sort out their problems.
- Episode 14: A Sense Of Loss - Part 2 47m Simon cannot understand Vicky's behaviour toward her close friend Molly.
- Episode 15: On The Sheep's Back - Part 1 47m Simon is offered a job he has always wanted in the city and he and Vicky have to make a decision.
- Episode 16: On The Sheep's Back - Part 2 47m A young visitor to Wandin Valley takes great interest in Molly and is surprised and disappointed to find out that she is married.
- Episode 17: The Last Laugh - Part 1 47m Molly finally looks like making a success of her farm, but she worries that disease might threaten her potato crop.
- Episode 18: The Last Laugh - Part 2 47m Terence is shocked at how a money-making venture is more important than a human life.
- Episode 19: Elementary Miss Watson - Part 1 May 4, 1984 · 47m Esme starts meddling in other people's affairs, only to find herself in trouble with Frank Gilroy.
- Episode 20: Elementary Miss Watson - Part 2 Jun 4, 1984 · 45m Esme persuades Cookie to help her in her private investigations and they make a shocking discovery.
- Episode 21: The Best Thing For Everybody - Part 1 Dec 4, 1984 · 47m Judy Loveday thinks that the hospital's new nursing assistant is not all she appears to be.
- Episode 22: The Best Thing For Everybody - Part 2 47m Terence takes an interest in the new nurse's assistant and finds out why she is behaving so mysteriously.
- Episode 23: Moment Of Truth - Part 1 46m Vicky shows all the signs of being pregnant and Simon is very excited.
- Episode 24: Moment Of Truth - Part 2 47m Judy Loveday's behaviour towards Tania Menzel takes a surprising turn.
- Episode 25: A Touch Of Class - Part 1 46m Frank is unhappy about the demands being made on him by the locals.
- Episode 26: A Touch Of Class - Part 2 47m The locals finally come to Frank's aid much to his relief.
- Episode 27: Unemployment - A Health Hazard - Part 1 Mar 5, 1984 · 46m Vicky and Simon make preparations for Simon's mother's arrival.
- Episode 28: Unemployment - A Health Hazard - Part 2 Apr 5, 1984 · 47m Brendan has doubts about the girl that Judy recommended to fill the vacant position at the hospital.
- Episode 29: A Horse Of A Different Colour - Part 1 Oct 5, 1984 · 46m Molly gets a surprise present for Brendan's birthday.
- Episode 30: A Horse Of A Different Colour - Part 2 Nov 5, 1984 · 47m Brendan gets more of a surprise than Molly bargained for.
- Episode 31: Invasion Of Privacy - Part 1 47m Shirley is concerned that Simon seems to prefer working to going home.
- Episode 32: Invasion Of Privacy - Part 2 48m An argument between Vicky and Simon prompts Vicky to seek help from Shirley.
- Episode 33: Tug Of War - Part 1 47m An insecure girl focuses her attention on Simon, but Simon has trouble working out why.
- Episode 34: Tug Of War - Part 2 46m Shirley's strange behaviour has everybody wondering what happened to her while she was away.
- Episode 35: Second Opinion - Part 1 46m Esme must prepare herself for an operation.
- Episode 36: Second Opinion - Part 2 Jan 6, 1984 · 47m Simon finds himself applying his medical expertise to Vicky's patients.
- Episode 37: Hot & Cold - Part 1 Jul 6, 1984 · 47m Vicky finds she has to face the consequences when an article she wrote appears in the Burrigan Examiner.
- Episode 38: Hot & Cold - Part 2 Aug 6, 1984 · 46m Terence finds himself advising friends on a medical situation and Simon feels neglected when Fatso ignores him.
- Episode 39: Breathing Space - Part 1 47m Judy gets a big surprise when the new nurse arrives at the hospital a day earlier than expected and Frank and Shirl prepare themselves for Gabe's visit.
- Episode 40: Breathing Space - Part 2 46m The pressure a mother places on her young son, causes Terence concern. The folk in Wandin Valley have a surprise party for an old friend. The Valley raise funds for a young boy's swimming…
- Episode 41: An Axe To Grind - Part 1 47m Molly is really excited when an old friend from University visits. Brendan's moustache is not well received. The fruit pickers arrive and Esme's finds them 'undesirable'.
- Episode 42: An Axe To Grind - Part 2 46m Shirley is worried aboutFrank's behaviour. Molly's friend Emma finds an old Aboriginal site. Matron Sloan isn't having much luck in finding a place to live.
- Episode 43: Repairing The Damage - Part 1 46m Shirley's concern for Frank causes her to seek help from Terence. Brendan and Simon try their hand at home plumbing.
- Episode 44: Repairing The Damage - Part 2 47m Judy Loveday takes great delight in teasing Simon and Brendan.
- Episode 45: Good Intentions - Part 1 May 7, 1984 · 46m A young girl's dream to raise her child in a stable environment is shattered when she finds herself deserted.
- Episode 46: Good Intentions - Part 2 Jun 7, 1984 · 46m Matron Sloan finds she has to face the consequences when she fights for what she believes is right.
- Episode 47: So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 1 Dec 7, 1984 · 47m Brendan can look forward to a long awaited reunion with his parents when they decide to visit.
- Episode 48: So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 2 47m Brendan is rather concerned when he hears how his father shows little responsibility when taking care of Chloe.
- Episode 49: Splitting The Difference - Part 1 47m A friend from Vicky's past seeks medical expertise from Simon.
- Episode 50: Splitting The Difference - Part 2 47m Matron Sloan has problems dealing with one of the hospital board members.
- Episode 51: Friday The 13th - Part 1 46m Judy Loveday plays a practical joke on Dr. Elliott on Friday, the 13th.
- Episode 52: Friday The 13th - Part 2 47m Terence and Frank have their work cut out for them when they try to trace an anonymous suicide call.
- Episode 53: The Last Picture Show - Part 1 Feb 8, 1984 · 46m Simon decides that it's high time Hamlet had some serious training.
- Episode 54: The Last Picture Show - Part 2 Mar 8, 1984 · 47m Judy Loveday gets excited when she thinks she has finally found a man of the world. Terence, Simon and Frank investigate the possibility of investing in a movie.
- Episode 55: I'll Drink To That - Part 1 Sep 8, 1984 · 47m Terence and Matron Sloane cannot understand Judy's attitude to a patient. When Simon's aunt dies he inherits some of her belongings. A young boy's parents are wondering what ailment their…
- Episode 56: I'll Drink To That - Part 2 Oct 8, 1984 · 47m Bob is angry over an articleMolly wrote for the newspaper. Vicky and Simon's dinner party isn't very practical.
- Episode 57: The Hidden Trap - Part 1 47m Vicki is horrified to see how a farmer treats his daughter-in-law and wonders what mystery surrounds her. Judy shows signs of deep depression. Molly tries to release her first edition on…
- Episode 58: The Hidden Trap - Part 2 46m Vicky and Frank uncover a serious crime. When Judy and Terence have a confrontation he realises just how much Judy has been suffering. A new house brings excitement for Simon and Vicky.
- Episode 59: Close To The Bone - Part 1 46m Terence tries to explain to a girl the damage of what she is doing to herself when she refuses to eat.
- Episode 60: Close To The Bone - Part 2 45m Simon's birthday party gets underway at the Club but the guest of honour seems to be missing.
- Episode 61: Leader Of The Pack - Part 1 46m The clinic and hospital get broken into, and Frank wonders if the recent arrival of the bikies has anything to do with it.
- Episode 62: Leader Of The Pack - Part 2 47m When Molly sees that the council are planning to build a factory she sets about trying to prevent it.
- Episode 63: Digging Up Dirt - Part 1 Jun 9, 1984 · 46m Vicky has reservations about the new house Simon has found for them.
- Episode 64: Digging Up Dirt - Part 2 Jul 9, 1984 · 46m Terence is forced to operate in dangerous conditions in order to save a man's life.
- Episode 65: Man's Best Friend - Part 1 47m Simon and Vicky move in with Frank and Shirley.
- Episode 66: Man's Best Friend - Part 2 46m Vicky and Simon find that it's not as easy as they thought living with Frank and Shirley.
- Episode 67: Taken For A Ride - Part 1 46m Molly tries to help Simon at the clinic but he finds her more of a hindrance.
- Episode 68: Taken For A Ride - Part 2 47m An accident at the timber yard leads to further investigation by Terence.
- Episode 69: A Fair Hearing - Part 1 46m Cookie and Bob prepare Clancy for his big race. Are Vicky and Simon going from a bad situation to a worse one when they accept the offer of another place to stay?
- Episode 70: A Fair Hearing - Part 2 46m Clancy's big race arrives and there's unexpected results for some. Molly is annoyed with the attention Brendan is receiving from the Burrigan Examiner so decides to take action.
- Episode 71: Upstaged - Part 1 Apr 10, 1984 · 46m Preparations begin for undiscovered talents when the club prepares for a Gala Evening. Cookie takes on some extra work. Molly has her first visitors to stay at the farm.
- Episode 72: Upstaged - Part 2 May 10, 1984 · 46m Simon has the chance to work with one of the best in the business, but isn't impressed with the lack of compassion he shows towards his patients.
- Episode 73: Ships That Pass - Part 1 Nov 10, 1984 · 46m It's great excitement when Shirley, Frank, Simon and Brendan head off on a South Pacific cruise. Shirley is quite taken with the charming ship's purser.
- Episode 74: Ships That Pass - Part 2 Dec 10, 1984 · 47m Cookie takes liberties with the truth to develop a ship-board romance. Simon and Brendan become involved in a stow-away.
- Episode 75: The Harder They Fall - Part 1 46m Vicky has some exciting news to tell Simon on his return from the cruise. Terence asks Judy to keep a watchful eye on Steve Vargas. Cookie gets a big surprise.
- Episode 76: The Harder They Fall - Part 2 47m Terence enjoys a different lifestyle when his flat gets overtaken by a woman wrestler. Shirley and Frank hold a slide evening, causing friction between the usually happy couples of the…
- Episode 77: Something Out There - Part 1 47m Vicky and Simon move into their new house. The local farmers are concerned for the stock after a mysterious series of deaths. Molly has to cope with the death of one of her dearest animals.
- Episode 78: Something Out There - Part 2 46m The locals take the advice of an old hermit from the hills and work under his instruction to hunt down a wild dog pack. Simon is annoyed when his new house is used as a communications base.
- Episode 79: Out Of Bounds - Part 1 Jan 11, 1984 · 46m Esme finds herself in an unfortunate position and has to face the consequences.
- Episode 80: Out Of Bounds - Part 2 Feb 11, 1984 · 46m All the hospital staff are called to help in an emergency operation.
- Episode 81: Rituals - Part 1 Aug 11, 1984 · 47m Terence and Matron Sloan enjoy a peaceful evening together at Terence's Vineyard.
- Episode 82: Rituals - Part 2 Sep 11, 1984 · 47m Judy Loveday gets a surprise when an unexpected visitor arrives on her doorstep.
- Episode 83: All In The Line Of Duty - Part 1 47m Bob tries to make amends with Matron Sloan but all to no avail.
- Episode 84: All In The Line Of Duty - Part 2 47m Esme Watson tries to convince the town that they are in extreme danger, but no one will believe her.
- Episode 85: Misconceptions - Part 1 46m Vicky decides that it's the right time to start a family, much to Simon's delight.
- Episode 86: Misconceptions - Part 2 46m Matron Sloan meets her match when she arranges a social game of cards.
- Episode 87: Eighty In The Shade - Part 1 47m Brendan gets permission to take the senior citizens from the hospital on an outing with hilarious results.
- Episode 88: Eighty In The Shade - Part 2 45m Brendan and Judy try to keep a secret from Matron Sloan but she finds out quite by accident.
- Episode 89: Small Comfort - Part 1 Jul 12, 1984 · 48m Brendan gets an offer to continue his work with fund raising.
- Episode 90: Small Comfort - Part 2 Aug 12, 1984 · 47m Some of the locals disagree with the methods that are used to raise funds for charity.