Season 1
13 episodes · May 10, 1998
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- S1E1
Something Rich and Strange
May 10, 199850mIn one day successful city lawyer, Laura Gibson's world falls apart. Laura grabs at a position as magistrate in a small coastal town and with two bewildered kids in tow sets off to change their lives forever.
- S1E2
Full Fathom Five
May 17, 199852mLaura's first days in Pearl Bay are a far cry from life in the city she has left behind. As the new magistrate she flounders, ill-equipped to deal with the idiosyncrasies of local residents.
- S1E3
A Matter of Taste
May 24, 199853mMeredith's niece, Carmen, breezes into town and announces she's not only pregnant but also facing criminal charges for obtaining goods by deception as a restaurant reviewer.
- S1E4
The Official Story
May 31, 199853mLaura's puzzled by the town's attempts to guide her judgement when faced in court by an admired resident who turns out to have a very shady past.
- S1E5
The Fellowship of the Suit
Jun 7, 199852mLaura's sister, Trudi, visits Pearl Bay to heal the rift caused by her affair with Jack. Her attention is diverted to Dan who may well fall for her charm as every other male in town appears to have.
- S1E6
One of the Gang
Jun 14, 199853mDiver Dan gives Laura some tips on how to become accepted in Pearl Bay, but Laura decides that in court she has to be her own woman.
- S1E7
Stormy Weather
Jun 21, 199852mWith the kids away in camp, Laura's thoughts turn to a quiet dinner with Diver Dan until Dan's wife turns up suddenly in Pearl Bay.
- S1E8
My Own Sweetheart
Jun 28, 199852mLaura becomes increasingly convinced that she is living alone in a world made of couples - the arrival of an invitation to the annual magistrate's dinner-dance spurs her to bite the bullet and invite Dan.
- S1E9
Balls and Friggin' Good Luck
Jul 5, 199852mThe death of a teenage boy on a road is investigated and the whole town is distressed. Rupert is trying to do a project on His Favourite Thing but doesn't know what to do. Jules feels she is responsible for Jerome's death, as do his mother and Rupert. Dan tries to help Rupert but sparks up fights with the whole town when he gets drunk. The inquest discovers Jerome killed himself and Rupert and Dan bond.
- S1E10
The Accidental Activist
Jul 12, 199851mLaura is introduced to the magic of Brabey Point - a local 'parking spot' where legend has it, strange things happen - especially when it comes to romance.
- S1E11
Love Me or Leave Me
Jul 19, 199850mJustice is played out on stage by the Pearl Bay Dramatic Society and in Laura's courtroom.
- S1E12
Perchance to Dream
Jul 26, 199853mOld feelings reawaken in all the Gibsons, exacerbated when Laura is offered a tempting job by her old firm.
- S1E13
Sex, Death and Bridges
Aug 2, 199852mPearl Bay is going to change forever. Bob's dream to open Pearl Bay to the outside world is about to be realised.