(171 – 210) (40 episodes)
Australian airdates – July 15 1999 – December 1 1999 – ABC.
UK airdates – December 8 1998 – November 9 1999 (including occasional breaks for Wimbledon, Christmas and other special events) – BBC2.
1 (171):
First aired on Tuesday December 8, 1998 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.20pm First Australian showing on Thursday July 15, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday July 19, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Kevin Roberts
Directed by Steve Mann
Having been kicked out of school, Kurt applies for the army, and meets former Hartley High student Ox. Ox is worried that his weight will stand in his way, so Kurt agrees to help get his fitness levels up. New student Jet arrives after being released from a detention centre, and Drazic takes a shine to her. Nat tries to recruit student reps, but Sarah is the only volunteer. Nat talks Lee into nominating himself, and Ryan helps him formulate some policies.
(Guest stars Lewis Williams as Ox, who we last saw in series 5, and Leeanna Walsman as Jet.)
2 (172):
First aired on Tuesday December 15, 1998 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.20pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday July 20, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday July 21, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Johanna Pigott
Directed by Steve Mann
Ignoring the army’s advice to go back to school, Kurt takes a job as a supermarket trolley attendant, and finds himself caught in a crime wave. Sarah decides she wants to be a high school teacher, and pesters Nat to let her take the class for a lesson. Jet creates graffiti around the school, then really gets up Barnett’s nose when she decides to re-design her office.
(Guest stars Leeanna Walsman as Jet.)
3 (173):
First aired on Tuesday January 5, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.20pm. First Australian showing on Thursday July 22, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday July 26, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
After grovelling to Barnett, Kurt returns to Hartley, but Lee, still angry after his assault on his dad, won’t stop giving him a hard time. Tired of being provoked, Kurt arranges to meet Lee after school for a proper fight. Jet buys some banners for D’Espo’s World Cup night at the Shark Pool, but D’Espo is angry when she gets the wrong colours. Sarah complains to Ryan that their relationship is purely physical, and meets a fellow ice skater Jarrod, and they start practising together. Could Sarah be tempted to stray?
(Guest stars Leeanna Walsman as Jet, and Andrew Hill as Jarrod.)
4 (174):
First aired on Tuesday January 12, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday July 27, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday July 28, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
Jarrod asks Sarah to partner him in an ice skating competition, and makes it clear that he likes her as more than a friend. Drazic and Jet misbehave in classes, and Barnett warns Jet she is facing expulsion. Jet is jealous over Drazic’s friendship with Anita, and threatens Anita to stay away from Draz. D’Espo accidentally orders too many pies for the school canteen, so Ryan suggests he hold a pie-eating contest to get rid of them.
(Guest stars Leeanna Walsman as Jet, and Andrew Hill as Jarrod.)
5 (175):
First aired on Tuesday January 19, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday July 29, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday August 2, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Ian Watson
Lee and Dennis try to get access to the recording studio where legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is working, in order to get tickets for his upcoming sold-out gig. After a series of disappointments, Lee meets his idol by chance. Sarah is offended by a piece of controversial artwork by newcomer Thania. Barnett tells the boys to stop slam dunking while playing basketball, as it’s dangerous, but they don’t listen. Drazic is then injured when a basketball hoop falls on him, and takes advantage of the situation.
(Guest stars Tommy Emmanuel as himself. Note – Thania Saya (Tasneem Roc) arrives, D’Espo becomes a guest character.)
6 (176):
First aired on Tuesday January 26, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday August 3, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday August 4, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Leon Saunders
Directed by Ian Watson
Ryan agrees to pose nude for Thania’s life drawing, and tells Sarah he has a dentist appointment instead. Thania stirs the pot by implying something happened between her and Ryan. Barnett tries to instil a sense of national pride in the students, and has an Australian flag erected at the front of the school. When the flag is taken down and found in the bin, Kurt and Dennis get the blame. Lee cons his parents into giving him the money to buy a motorbike.
(Guest stars Bianca Nacson as Debbie, who later joins the main cast as Gemma in ep 16 (186).)
7 (177):
First aired on Tuesday February 2, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday August 5, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday August 9, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Steve Mann
Ryan asks Sarah what he should do about the opera tickets he bought for them while they were still together, and she tells him to take someone else. The next day, she changes her mind and decides they can go as friends, but Ryan has already promised the ticket to another girl. Kurt gets a tattoo, so Lee plans to get one too to try and fit in with the boys. When Barnett hears of the stress the students are under, she hires Thania’s mother Isobel, to teach yoga at the school.
(Guest stars Tracy Mann as Isobel.)
8 (178):
First aired on Tuesday February 16, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday August 10, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday August 11, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Steve Mann
Sarah finds out she’s pregnant, but rejects Ryan when he wants to remain involved. Kurt doesn’t turn up when Thania asks him to the cinema with her and her friends, and Thania is jealous when Kurt books a massage with her mother. When Lee and Drazic encounter a spider in the school grounds, Lee becomes paranoid about insects taking over the school.
(Guest stars Bill Conn as Reverend Harris, and Tracy Mann as Isobel.)
9 (179):
First aired on Tuesday February 23, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday August 12, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday August 16, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Kevin Roberts
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Sarah’s pregnancy becomes common knowledge at school, and Barnett sends her to a single mothers group to give her a taste of motherhood. Dennis tries to revamp his image to improve his success rate with the ladies. Lee and Dennis make a pact to announce to the class that they are virgins. Thania and Anita go out drinking, and Thania gets into danger with a sleazy guy.
(Guest stars Belinda Cotterill as Spike, and Tracy Mann as Isobel.)
10 (180):
First aired on Tuesday March 2, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday August 17, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday August 18, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Julian McSwiney
Nat and Jill don’t seem to be getting along, and Ryan sees Nat getting close with Isobel in the staff room. Ryan tries out for a cricket team, but bottles under the pressure when another try-out starts yelling insults to put him off his game. Ryan decides he needs to get tougher but offends his friends in the process. Thania and Drazic volunteer to design the yearbook, and put a unique spin on it.
(Guest stars Tracy Mann as Isobel.)
11 (181):
First aired on Tuesday March 9, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday August 19, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday August 23, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Susan MacGillycuddy
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
Lee sees Nat frolicking on the beach with Isobel, and confronts his dad. Nat tells him there’s nothing going on, but Lee’s suspicions are aroused further when Ryan tells him about what he saw in the staff room. Drazic organises a treasure hunt as part of muck-up week. Draz decides that Sarah needs to start paying rent at the warehouse as she is round there so often, so Ryan decides she may as well move in, much to Drazic’s dismay.
(Guest stars Tracy Mann as Isobel.)
12 (182):
First aired on Tuesday March 16, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday August 24, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday August 25, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Susan MacGillycuddy
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
Nat moves out of the family home, and Lee struggles to cope with the upheaval when he is supposed to be revising for his exams. Desperate to pass their HSC, Anita and Dennis discover a cheat site. Will they succumb to temptation? Anita goes into meltdown when the text books she needs for revision are stolen from her locker. Drazic, Kurt and Ryan make a pact not to do any studying, and spend their time playing games. Ryan and Kurt spot Drazic with an older woman.
(Guest stars Tracy Mann as Isobel, and Jennifer Fisher as Drazic’s tutor.)
13 (183):
First aired on Tuesday March 23, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday August 26, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday August 30, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Jill is angry when Nat arrives at the house to take stuff without telling her, and has the locks changed. Nat and Isobel announce that they are moving in together, so Thania decides to move out. Anita breaks a mirror in the Shark Pool, and starts to believe that her exam results are doomed. Sarah struggles with exam stress and morning sickness, while Drazic sleeps in and is late for his first exam.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo, Tracy Mann as Isobel, and Franca Rubiu as the fortune teller.)
14 (184):
First aired on Tuesday March 30, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday August 31, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday September 1, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
The gang are excited about their upcoming formal, but the venue falls through at the last minute, so the gang aren’t pleased when the event has to be held at the school, with D’Espo in charge. Anita and Lee are both feeling low, so Lee gets hold of some feel-good pills, and persuades Anita to take them with him. Thania moves into the warehouse.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo, and Tracy Mann as Isobel.)
15 (185):
First aired on Tuesday April 6, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday September 2, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday September 6, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Mandy Smith
After leaving school, Sarah and Anita both apply for a job as a receptionist. It’s Lee’s 18th birthday and he invites his friends over for dinner, but isn’t happy when his father turns up uninvited. Nat tells Lee he is transferring to a school in the country. Draz and Dennis steal Kurt’s idea to set up a lawn-mowing business.
(Note – Nat’s final episode)
16 (186):
First aired on Tuesday April 13, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday September 7, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday September 8, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Kevin Roberts
Directed by Mandy Smith
It’s results day, and Ryan, Sarah and Kurt find out they’ve passed their exams. Ryan gets a catering job, where he meets a couple of famous cricketers. Drazic and Dennis discover they flunked the HSC and Dennis decides to repeat next year, while Draz resolves not to end up back at Hartley. Anita is upset to discover that she didn’t get enough marks to get into a fashion course, and Drazic is there to comfort her. Lee fails his exams but decides to go back to school when he takes a liking to Hartley Heights newcomer, Gemma.
(Guest stars Greg Chappell as himself, Terry Bader (who previously appeared in series 5 as Rocky G) as Kelvin Sykes, and Brendan Higgins (who previously appeared as teacher Jay Jackson in series 5) as the politician. Note – As well as making her last appearance as Barnett, Andrea Moor also steps down as drama coach. Also departing were Ryan, Sarah and Kurt. Gemma Whitley (Bianca Nacson) arrives.)
17 (187):
First aired on Tuesday April 27, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6pm. First Australian showing on Thursday September 9, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday September 13, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
Drazic asks D’Espo for a pay rise, but he refuses and fires him. When he goes to an employment centre, Draz is asked for his opinion on youth unemployment by a journalist, and soon finds himself a TV star. New principal Alan Carson arrives, and inflicts some old-fashioned rules on the students. Jackie Kassis is the new science teacher, and when she discovers there are too many students in her class, Thania and new student Zac end up competing for the last place.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo. Note – Khristina Totos replaces Andrea Moor as drama coach. New principal Alan Carson (John Gregg), Zac Croft (Luke Jacobz) and science teacher Jackie Kassis (Elena Carapetis) arrive.)
18 (188):
First aired on Tuesday May 4, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday September 14, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday September 15, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Neale
Directed by Jessica Hobbs
After his interview is aired on TV, Drazic is offered a job as a hotel porter, but decides not to take it when he is asked to remove his eyebrow ring. Gemma is furious when Lee tells Dennis that the two of them have slept together, so Lee decides to apologise publicly. D’Espo hires Thania to work at the Shark Pool and school canteen, but starts to make unwanted advances towards her.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo.)
19 (189):
First aired on Tuesday May 11, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.45pm. First Australian showing on Thursday September 16, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday September 20, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Karl Zwicky
Two police officers harass Draz when they suspect him of stealing an old lady’s handbag, so Anita persuades him to return to school rather than hang out on the streets. In order to give Dennis a sense of purpose, Carson appoints him student rep. Zac’s dad, Owen, wants Zac to drop out of school and join him as a stone mason, but Zac dreams of becoming a sound engineer.
(Guest stars Harold Hopkins as Owen.)
20 (190):
First aired on Tuesday May 25, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday September 21, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday September 22, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Johanna Pigott
Directed by Karl Zwicky
Carson introduces new student liaison officer, Todd Gillespie, and Draz is angry when he recognises him as one of the cops that harassed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Gemma and Thania complain to Carson about Jackie’s boring science classes, and he sits in one of her lessons, during which Jackie accidentally sets fire to the classroom. Owen kicks Zac out of home when he announces he wants to go back to school.
(Guest stars Dominic Purcell as Todd, and Harold Hopkins as Owen.)
21 (191):
First aired on Tuesday June 1, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday September 23, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday September 27, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Dave Worthington
Directed by Lynn Hegarty
Lee is confused when he asks Gemma to a rock concert but she doesn’t turn up, deciding to stay at home to cook dinner for her disabled sister, Carly, instead. Marco arrives, and gets into an argument with Dennis when he plays soccer on the basketball court. Anita is becoming tired of Drazic’s childish ways. Todd starts up self-defence classes for the girls, and Anita becomes his only student.
(Guest stars Dominic Purcell as Todd, and Rose Byrne as Carly. Note – Marco Vialli (Danny Raco) arrives.)
22 (192):
First aired on Tuesday June 15, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday September 28, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday September 29, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Lynn Hegarty
Todd resigns from his job as school liaison officer after starting a relationship with Anita. Anita attempts to end her relationship with Drazic but he misreads her intentions and thinks she wants more commitment. Lee takes Carly to the stables and she kisses him. Thania is outraged when Marco wears alligator-skin boots to school, and decides to steal them to get back at him.
(Guest stars Dominic Purcell as Todd, and Rose Byrne as Carly. Note – Anita leaves temporarily after leaving Drazic for Todd Gillespie (Dominic Purcell))
23 (193):
First aired on Tuesday July 6, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday September 30, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday October 4, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Dan Burstall
Carly’s horse has to be put down, and the grief brings Gem and Carly closer together. Marco goes on a date with Angie, and sets Dennis up with her friend, Sophie. Dennis and Sophie get on well, but when his mates make fat jokes about Sophie, Dennis is too cowardly to admit he likes her. D’Espo opens a cafe in the school to try and boost his profits, which becomes a distraction from lessons. Drazic struggles to get over the break up with Anita.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo, Rose Byrne as Carly, Katarina Baltar as Angie, and Nancy Goold as Sophie.)
24 (194):
First aired on Tuesday July 13, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday October 5, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday October 6, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Kevin Roberts
Directed by Dan Burstall
Lee and Zac record Lee’s song to enter into a competition. Lee thinks his vocals aren’t good enough, so Gemma steps in to sing it. Thania buys Drazic a piglet to cheer him up after the break-up with Anita. Sophie becomes insecure when Dennis won’t stop looking at other girls, and starts starving herself to lose weight. Marc starts going out with Angie again, but lies to her about being born in Italy.
(Guest stars Katarina Baltar as Angie, and Nancy Goold as Sophie.)
25 (195):
First aired on Tuesday July 20, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday October 7, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday October 11, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Howard Griffiths
Directed by Rowan Woods
Gemma, Zac and Lee go to the studio to record Lee’s song, but Gem struggles to sing well when Lee is watching her, aware of his feelings for her. Petra, who is deaf, arrives at Hartley in the guise of a student, but later reveals herself to be the new special needs teacher. Drazic turns up to school wearing an old jacket of Marco’s that he got from a charity bin. Marco accuses him of stealing from the poor, until Draz explains that he is one of them. Dennis tries to get a ring back from Sophie by pretending it belonged to his grandmother.
(Guest stars Annalise Phillips as Petra, and Nancy Goold as Sophie.)
26 (196):
First aired on Tuesday July 27, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday October 12, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday October 13, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Neale
Directed by Rowan Woods
English exchange student Clare comes to stay with Lee and Jill, and the class makes fun of her posh accent and interest in ballet. Carson gives Jackie the role of coach of the girls softball team, despite her not knowing anything about the sport. Marco offers to help her out, in exchange for some private tuition. Zac moves in with Draz and Thania, and Zac and Draz get jobs as charity collection workers to pay their rent.
(Guest stars Richard Cass, who played Drazic’s mate Bazza in series 5, as the rogue koala, and Stephanie Bursill as Clare.)
27 (197):
First aired on Tuesday August 3, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday October 13, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday October 18, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Mandy Smith
Marco develops a crush on Jackie after offering to help her out with the girls softball team. Jill starts seeing her boss, Warwick, and Lee has a problem with his mother dating again. Gemma joins an a cappella group, but her obsession with developing her technique comes between her and Zac.
(Guest stars Terence Donovan as Warwick, and Stephanie Bursill as Clare.)
28 (198):
First aired on Tuesday August 10, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday October 19, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday October 20, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Mandy Smith
Jackie gives a talk to the class about drug awareness, implying she has first-hand awareness to get the students’ attention. Later a joint is planted on her desk, and she is convinced that Marco is the culprit. Gem and Dennis object to the personal questionnaire Carson asks them to fill out, and decide to follow Carson so they can find out personal information about him. Clare asks Zac out, but he turns her down as he is still technically together with Gem. Jill finishes with Warwick, and he fires her.
(Guest stars Terence Donovan as Warwick, and Stephanie Bursill as Clare.)
29 (199):
First aired on Tuesday August 17, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday October 21, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday October 25, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Dan Burstall
Marco and Thania aren’t getting on well. Carson sets Marco and Thania a paired assignment, to find the top 2 Hartley Heights history students from ten years ago. Aghast at having to work together, they resolve to get the project done as quickly as possible. Gemma and Clare are selected to compete for a scholarship at a prestigious stage school in Canberra. Jill struggles to find another job after being fired from the car yard, and gets a new job as Carson’s secretary at the school.
(Guest stars Stephanie Bursill as Clare.)
30 (200):
First aired on Tuesday August 31, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.15pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday October 26, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday October 27, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Dan Burstall
After learning that Drazic’s probation period is about to end, Zac and Thania convince him to have a party to celebrate. Thania carries out a compatibility test between herself and Marc, and the results are not good. Marc is confused when she pushes him away. Lee falls behind with schoolwork, and, feeling that no-one is there for him, he goes into meltdown.
(Note – Lee and Jill leave when Lee can no longer cope with school)
31 (201):
First aired on Tuesday September 7, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.20pm. First Australian showing on Thursday October 28, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday November 1, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Sally Webb
Directed by Ian Watson
Drazic’s dad Dragan turns up at the warehouse looking for his son, but Draz wants nothing to do with him. New student Tess arrives at Hartley, and is taunted by the other students due to her gothic appearance. Tess gets Dennis back for calling her a witch by pretending to cast a spell on him. Discussions get heated in science class when the topic of gender is discussed, and Marc and Thania go head to head to prove that their own sex reigns supreme.
(Guest stars Serge Lazareff, a scriptwriter on the show, as Dragan. Note – Tess (Katherine Hicks) and her father, Tim Mason (Mark Owen-Taylor) arrive)
32 (202):
First aired on Tuesday September 14, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.20pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday November 2, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday November 3, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Kevin Roberts
Directed by Ian Watson
Drazic finds out that his dad stole money from the shed, and is ready to wash his hands of him. Marc becomes overprotective towards his cousin, Gina, when Zac shows an interest in her, and warns Zac to stay away from her. Tess and Dennis become unlikely friends when they both start tai-chi classes.
(Guest stars Serge Lazareff as Dragan, and Claudia Ventimiglia as Gina.)
33 (203):
First aired on Tuesday September 21, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6pm. First Australian showing on Thursday November 4, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday November 8, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Jenny Nicholson
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Anita turns up out of the blue at Dragan’s funeral, hoping to help Draz cope, but he doesn’t want to know her. Thania stages a protest on the school roof after hearing of plans to drastically reduce school funding. Gemma is relentless in her bullying of Tess, and both girls are given detention by Jackie for disrupting the class. Gem then leaves Tess to clean the classroom on her own, and Tess sees a way of getting back at her.
(Note – Anita returns but Lara Cox appears uncredited in this episode)
34 (204):
First aired on Tuesday September 28, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday November 9, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday November 10, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Euan Upston
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones
Drazic is hassled by loan shark Louie, who claims that Draz’s dad owed him $60,000. Tess pesters her dad Tim to let her go to a rock gig, and he says yes on the condition that Dennis accompanies her. Carson talks about propaganda in history class, and the students are adamant that it is impossible to be fooled by the media in the modern age. Carson decides to play a trick on the class to prove them wrong.
(Guest stars Nicholas Bishop as Louie.)
35 (205):
First aired on Tuesday October 5, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6pm. First Australian showing on Thursday November 11, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday November 15, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Kinloch
Directed by Mandy Smith
Anita returns to Hartley and struggles to catch up with the workload, while Draz discovers a young boy sleeping rough in his car yard. Gem and Tess audition for the same part in Carson’s adaptation of ‘Cyrano de Bergerac.’ Convinced the part of Roxane is hers, Gem is jealous when Carson offers the role to Tess. A mysterious Mexican caterer begins stalking D’Espo, and stealing his customers.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo.)
36 (206):
First aired on Tuesday October 12, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday November 16, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday November 17, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Serge Lazareff
Directed by Mandy Smith
Dennis is jealous over Zac and Tess getting closer while rehearsing for the play. Gem, meanwhile, is determinedly plotting a way for the part of Roxane to be hers. Draz and Marc are spotted by a talent scout working for a modelling agency, who invites them both to a photo shoot to decide who is most suitable for an advertising campaign. D’Espo’s canteen is inspected after students fall ill after eating his food.
(Guest stars Mario Gamma as D’Espo, in his last appearance. Note – Look out for a picture of an early cast member in the photographer’s portfolio!)
37 (207):
First aired on Tuesday October 19, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6pm. First Australian showing on Thursday November 18, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday November 22, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Ian Watson
Anita bets Draz and Dennis $20 that they can’t go without TV for a whole week, which proves to be difficult for all involved. Tim’s new colleague, Chip, asks Tess to model as a character in his new computer game, but she discovers his intentions are more sinister. Gem, jealous of Marc and Thania’s relationship, invents her own boyfriend.
(Guest stars Christopher Stollery as Chip.)
38 (208):
First aired on Tuesday October 26, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday November 23, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday November 24, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Kevin Roberts
Directed by Ian Watson
Gemma reads Marc’s diary, and finds out that he once had feelings for Jackie. Gem wastes no time meddling in Marc and Thania’s relationship, and starts a rumour that Jackie is seeing one of her students. Anita starts up a T-shirt business, but her idea of letting the students choose their own slogans doesn’t please Carson. Zac takes Tess on a romantic ferry ride, but is hassled by a group of yobs.
39 (209):
First aired on Tuesday November 2, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Thursday November 25, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then Monday November 29, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Peter Neale
Directed by Steve Mann
Gemma asks Marc to help her take a heavy box into the store room, and whilst in there she comes on to him, but he rejects her. Vengeful, Gemma makes an allegation that Marc sexually assaulted her. Drazic leaves school to fully concentrate on the garage, and is sent cars to work on by Louie in order to pay off his father’s debt. Drazic is later charged with possession of stolen car parts. Dennis, jealous of Zac and Tess getting together, challenges Zac to a rock climb.
(Guest stars Nicholas Bishop as Louie, and Dominic Purcell as Todd. Note – final appearances for Gemma and Tim)
40 (210):
First aired on Tuesday November 9, 1999 on BBC2 in the United Kingdom at 6.25pm. First Australian showing on Tuesday November 30, 1999 on ABC at 6pm (first half) then on Wednesday December 1, 1999 at 6pm (second half).
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Steve Mann
Carson recruits Marc to be his partner in an inter-school lawn bowls contest against an old rival. Tess’s interest in the dark arts intensifies, and she holds a séance at her house, in which Dennis plays a trick on Zac. Draz refuses to tell the cops who owns the stolen car he was working on. Anita is exasperated that he won’t reveal the truth, and asks Todd to convince Draz that it’s the right thing to do.
(Guest stars Nicholas Bishop as Louie, and Dominic Purcell as Todd. Last appearances of the remaining regular cast – Anita, Drazic, Marco, Thania, Dennis, Tess, Zac, Carson and Jackie)