A Country Practice - Season 4

1. Part Of The Family - Part 1

An eight year-old Downs Syndrome boy is slowly welcomed into the community.

2. Part Of The Family - Part 2

Aired: 1/2/1984

Muldoon becomes a victim of his own shortcuts when the hospital wall under construction collapses on him.

3. A Second Chance - Part 1

Aired: 7/2/1984

When Gabe's mother arrives in the valley, Frank's fears are confirmed.

4. A Second Chance - Part 2

Aired: 8/2/1984

Miles Scholfield has chosen secluded Wandin Valley as the location for the birth of his writing career.

5. It's So Easy - Part 1

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.

6. It's So Easy - Part 2

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.

7. Partners - Part 1

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.

8. Partners - Part 2

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.

9. Once Upon A Time - Part 1

Emily White, Wandin Valley's oldest citizen, is admitted to hospital.

10. Once Upon A Time - Part 2

The story of Wandin Valley's eldest citizen is re-lived when Molly organises a vivid re-enactment.

11. When The Bough Breaks - Part 1

Aired: 7/3/1984

Molly's over-enthusiasm to have everything right for her new baby causes complications.

12. When The Bough Breaks - Part 2

Aired: 8/3/1984

Molly and Brendan have to face the first major crisis of their lives together.

13. A Sense Of Loss - Part 1

Molly and Brendan's friends try to help them sort out their problems.

14. A Sense Of Loss - Part 2

Simon cannot understand Vicky's behaviour toward her close friend Molly.

15. On The Sheep's Back - Part 1

Simon is offered a job he has always wanted in the city and he and Vicky have to make a decision.

16. On The Sheep's Back - Part 2

A young visitor to Wandin Valley takes great interest in Molly and is surprised and disappointed to find out that she is married.

17. The Last Laugh - Part 1

Molly finally looks like making a success of her farm, but she worries that disease might threaten her potato crop.

18. The Last Laugh - Part 2

Terence is shocked at how a money-making venture is more important than a human life.

19. Elementary Miss Watson - Part 1

Aired: 5/4/1984

Esme starts meddling in other people's affairs, only to find herself in trouble with Frank Gilroy.

20. Elementary Miss Watson - Part 2

Aired: 6/4/1984

Esme persuades Cookie to help her in her private investigations and they make a shocking discovery.

21. The Best Thing For Everybody - Part 1

Aired: 12/4/1984

Judy Loveday thinks that the hospital's new nursing assistant is not all she appears to be.

22. The Best Thing For Everybody - Part 2

Terence takes an interest in the new nurse's assistant and finds out why she is behaving so mysteriously.

23. Moment Of Truth - Part 1

Vicky shows all the signs of being pregnant and Simon is very excited.

24. Moment Of Truth - Part 2

Judy Loveday's behaviour towards Tania Menzel takes a surprising turn.

25. A Touch Of Class - Part 1

Frank is unhappy about the demands being made on him by the locals.

26. A Touch Of Class - Part 2

The locals finally come to Frank's aid much to his relief.

27. Unemployment - A Health Hazard - Part 1

Aired: 3/5/1984

Vicky and Simon make preparations for Simon's mother's arrival.

28. Unemployment - A Health Hazard - Part 2

Aired: 4/5/1984

Brendan has doubts about the girl that Judy recommended to fill the vacant position at the hospital.

29. A Horse Of A Different Colour - Part 1

Aired: 10/5/1984

Molly gets a surprise present for Brendan's birthday.

30. A Horse Of A Different Colour - Part 2

Aired: 11/5/1984

Brendan gets more of a surprise than Molly bargained for.

31. Invasion Of Privacy - Part 1

Shirley is concerned that Simon seems to prefer working to going home.

32. Invasion Of Privacy - Part 2

An argument between Vicky and Simon prompts Vicky to seek help from Shirley.

33. Tug Of War - Part 1

An insecure girl focuses her attention on Simon, but Simon has trouble working out why.

34. Tug Of War - Part 2

Shirley's strange behaviour has everybody wondering what happened to her while she was away.

35. Second Opinion - Part 1

Esme must prepare herself for an operation.

36. Second Opinion - Part 2

Aired: 1/6/1984

Simon finds himself applying his medical expertise to Vicky's patients.

37. Hot & Cold - Part 1

Aired: 7/6/1984

Vicky finds she has to face the consequences when an article she wrote appears in the Burrigan Examiner.

38. Hot & Cold - Part 2

Aired: 8/6/1984

Terence finds himself advising friends on a medical situation and Simon feels neglected when Fatso ignores him.

39. Breathing Space - Part 1

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.

40. Breathing Space - Part 2

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 training.

41. An Axe To Grind - Part 1

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'.

42. An Axe To Grind - Part 2

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.

43. Repairing The Damage - Part 1

Shirley's concern for Frank causes her to seek help from Terence. Brendan and Simon try their hand at home plumbing.

44. Repairing The Damage - Part 2

Judy Loveday takes great delight in teasing Simon and Brendan.

45. Good Intentions - Part 1

Aired: 5/7/1984

A young girl's dream to raise her child in a stable environment is shattered when she finds herself deserted.

46. Good Intentions - Part 2

Aired: 6/7/1984

Matron Sloan finds she has to face the consequences when she fights for what she believes is right.

47. So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 1

Aired: 12/7/1984

Brendan can look forward to a long awaited reunion with his parents when they decide to visit.

48. So Close Yet So Far Away - Part 2

Brendan is rather concerned when he hears how his father shows little responsibility when taking care of Chloe.

49. Splitting The Difference - Part 1

A friend from Vicky's past seeks medical expertise from Simon.

50. Splitting The Difference - Part 2

Matron Sloan has problems dealing with one of the hospital board members.

51. Friday The 13th - Part 1

Judy Loveday plays a practical joke on Dr. Elliott on Friday, the 13th.

52. Friday The 13th - Part 2

Terence and Frank have their work cut out for them when they try to trace an anonymous suicide call.

53. The Last Picture Show - Part 1

Aired: 2/8/1984

Simon decides that it's high time Hamlet had some serious training.

54. The Last Picture Show - Part 2

Aired: 3/8/1984

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.

55. I'll Drink To That - Part 1

Aired: 9/8/1984

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 child has.

56. I'll Drink To That - Part 2

Aired: 10/8/1984

Bob is angry over an articleMolly wrote for the newspaper. Vicky and Simon's dinner party isn't very practical.

57. The Hidden Trap - Part 1

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 time.

58. The Hidden Trap - Part 2

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.

59. Close To The Bone - Part 1

Terence tries to explain to a girl the damage of what she is doing to herself when she refuses to eat.

60. Close To The Bone - Part 2

Simon's birthday party gets underway at the Club but the guest of honour seems to be missing.

61. Leader Of The Pack - Part 1

The clinic and hospital get broken into, and Frank wonders if the recent arrival of the bikies has anything to do with it.

62. Leader Of The Pack - Part 2

When Molly sees that the council are planning to build a factory she sets about trying to prevent it.

63. Digging Up Dirt - Part 1

Aired: 6/9/1984

Vicky has reservations about the new house Simon has found for them.

64. Digging Up Dirt - Part 2

Aired: 7/9/1984

Terence is forced to operate in dangerous conditions in order to save a man's life.

65. Man's Best Friend - Part 1

Simon and Vicky move in with Frank and Shirley.

66. Man's Best Friend - Part 2

Vicky and Simon find that it's not as easy as they thought living with Frank and Shirley.

67. Taken For A Ride - Part 1

Molly tries to help Simon at the clinic but he finds her more of a hindrance.

68. Taken For A Ride - Part 2

An accident at the timber yard leads to further investigation by Terence.

69. A Fair Hearing - Part 1

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?

70. A Fair Hearing - Part 2

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.

71. Upstaged - Part 1

Aired: 4/10/1984

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.

72. Upstaged - Part 2

Aired: 5/10/1984

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.

73. Ships That Pass - Part 1

Aired: 11/10/1984

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.

74. Ships That Pass - Part 2

Aired: 12/10/1984

Cookie takes liberties with the truth to develop a ship-board romance. Simon and Brendan become involved in a stow-away.

75. The Harder They Fall - Part 1

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.

76. The Harder They Fall - Part 2

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 valley.

77. Something Out There - Part 1

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.

78. Something Out There - Part 2

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.

79. Out Of Bounds - Part 1

Aired: 1/11/1984

Esme finds herself in an unfortunate position and has to face the consequences.

80. Out Of Bounds - Part 2

Aired: 2/11/1984

All the hospital staff are called to help in an emergency operation.

81. Rituals - Part 1

Aired: 8/11/1984

Terence and Matron Sloan enjoy a peaceful evening together at Terence's Vineyard.

82. Rituals - Part 2

Aired: 9/11/1984

Judy Loveday gets a surprise when an unexpected visitor arrives on her doorstep.

83. All In The Line Of Duty - Part 1

Bob tries to make amends with Matron Sloan but all to no avail.

84. All In The Line Of Duty - Part 2

Esme Watson tries to convince the town that they are in extreme danger, but no one will believe her.

85. Misconceptions - Part 1

Vicky decides that it's the right time to start a family, much to Simon's delight.

86. Misconceptions - Part 2

Matron Sloan meets her match when she arranges a social game of cards.

87. Eighty In The Shade - Part 1

Brendan gets permission to take the senior citizens from the hospital on an outing with hilarious results.

88. Eighty In The Shade - Part 2

Brendan and Judy try to keep a secret from Matron Sloan but she finds out quite by accident.

89. Small Comfort - Part 1

Aired: 7/12/1984

Brendan gets an offer to continue his work with fund raising.

90. Small Comfort - Part 2

Aired: 8/12/1984

Some of the locals disagree with the methods that are used to raise funds for charity.