Sons and Daughters (1982) Season 1
Sons and Daughters was a Logie Award winning Australian soap opera created by Reg Watson and produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation between 1981 and 1987. The first episode aired on Monday, 18 January 1982, during the Christmas/New Year non-ratings period in Sydney and Melbourne, and the official broadcast date of the final episode was 19 August 1987, although this varied across Australia and the final episode was screened in Melbourne on Sunday 27 December 1987. There are 972 half-hour episodes but during the series' original run in Australia, later episodes were shown in an hour-long format and the first pilot episode as shown in Australia was actually a 90-minute special; subsequent screenings have seen that episode split into three half-hours.
01 A chance meeting revives the link between the Hamiltons in Sydney, and the Palmers in Melbourne.
1/18/1982
02 John experiences a strange incident and ends up letting go of a pulley at work, which results in him being fired.
1/18/1982
03 Fiona helps John with taking on a new identity; Angela celebrates her birthday at a party organised by her mother.
1/18/1982
04 John's disappearance causes strouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.
1/19/1982
05 Angela's determination to keep seeing John angers her mother and alarms Fiona.
1/20/1982
06 John rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons.
1/21/1982
07 The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.
1/25/1982
08 A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.
1/26/1982
09 John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.
1/27/1982
10 Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.
1/28/1982
11 Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.
2/1/1982
12 Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.
2/2/1982
13 On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.
2/3/1982
14 A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela in a difficult position.
2/4/1982
15 Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.
2/8/1982
16 Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.
2/9/1982
17 Fiona lets her temper get the better of her causing Patricia to realise the truth about John's identity.
2/10/1982
18 Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.
2/11/1982
19 Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.
2/15/1982
20 John realises he can't hide any longer.
2/16/1982
21 John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.
2/17/1982
22 Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.
2/18/1982
23 Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill re-establish their friendship.
2/22/1982
24 David and John are at odds over John's future, and Angela leaves home for good.
2/23/1982
25 Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.
2/24/1982
26 Patricia makes a major decision about her future.
2/25/1982
27 Angela is reuinted with her real father.
3/1/1982
28 Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.
3/2/1982
29 Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.
3/3/1982
30 Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.
3/4/1982
31 Patricia's stay at "Wombai" turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.
3/8/1982
32 David is forced to face his past while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.
3/9/1982
33 Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.
3/10/1982
34 Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.
3/11/1982
35 Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.
3/15/1982
36 Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.
3/16/1982
37 Angela and John realise they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.
3/17/1982
38 David returns from Sydney and takes his dissatisfaction out on Beryl.
3/18/1982
39 As Wayne's affairs deteriorate help comes from an unexpected source. Beryl must cope with David's confused feelings over Patricia. John receives a surprise job offer.
3/22/1982
40 John is reluctant to be Kevin's best man as it will mean partnering Angela at the wedding. Jill's dedication to Wayne affects her job.
3/23/1982
41 The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.
3/24/1982
42 A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.
3/25/1982
43 An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realise her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.
3/29/1982
44 Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.
3/30/1982
45 A national transport strike causes problems for both the Hamiltons and the Palmers. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.
3/31/1982
46 Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.
4/1/1982
47 Gordon faces the violent anger of his workers. Bill Todd's trial commences. David's decision to move to Sydney gives Beryl more cause for concern.
4/5/1982
48 David's job offer in Sydney rekindles Beryl's old fears. The day of reckoning arrives for Bill and Susan. Wayne finds the road to recovery is not always paved with success.
4/6/1982
49 Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.
4/7/1982
50 Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.
4/8/1982
51 There is an unexpected arrival at Fiona's property. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news of the family's future.
4/12/1982
52 An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.
4/13/1982
53 David and Patricia find themselves on opposite sides of the fence over Patricia's attempt to control the workers at Woombai. Rosie's antagonism threatens to undermine Patricia's authority.
4/14/1982
54 Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.
4/15/1982
55 News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.
4/19/1982
56 Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears about David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.
4/20/1982
57 Beryl's arrival threatens Patricia's hopes of happiness with David. Angela tries to ignore her feelings for John as her affection for Mick grows.
4/21/1982
58 Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.
4/22/1982
59 Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and to unexpected concerns.
4/26/1982
60 Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement where Jill is concerned. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.
4/27/1982
61 John unwittingly assists Patricia in extracting a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision that shocks his friends.
4/28/1982
62 David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully- laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.
4/29/1982
63 Angela finds separation from John unbearable and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.
5/3/1982
64 The day of final decision arrives for David. Mick loses control and lashes out.
5/4/1982
65 Patricia is frightened to learn how much Mick knows. David has to try to forget the ties that bind him to the past.
5/5/1982
66 Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.
5/6/1982
67 Patricia fights to regain her influence on Angela. A parting for Fiona and Jill.
5/10/1982
68 A careless conversation threatens to destroy relation- ships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a lady friend to Woombai.
5/11/1982
69 Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.
5/12/1982
70 David gets more than he bargains for when he tackes Kevin about his moodiness.
5/13/1982
71 David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.
5/17/1982
72 Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.
5/18/1982
73 David faces up to his responsibilities as head of the house.
5/19/1982
74 Fiona and Patricia's temporary alliance starts to crumble.
5/20/1982
75 Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.
5/24/1982
76 Kevin counts the cost of leaving home.
5/25/1982
77 Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.
5/26/1982
78 A showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property evolves.
5/27/1982
79 Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.
5/31/1982
80 Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage breakup.
6/1/1982
81 Jill's amazing revelation as to Fiona's whereabouts, infuriates Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.
6/2/1982
82 Prue and Angela vie for John's attention. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculation.
6/3/1982
83 Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.
6/7/1982
84 Rob's arrival at the Hamilton house gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reation to her good news.
6/8/1982
85 Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lynn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.
6/9/1982
86 Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.
6/10/1982
87 Susan's blindspot about Noel puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive attitude shocks Rob.
6/14/1982
88 Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.
6/15/1982
89 Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.
6/16/1982
90 The Hamilton's empire is on the verge of collapse and its fate lies in the hands of one person.
6/17/1982
91 Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.
6/21/1982
92 Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.
6/22/1982
93 Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.
6/23/1982
94 Kevin's journalistic ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.
6/24/1982
95 Jill is shattered by Fiona's cold-hearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.
6/28/1982
96 Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the Will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Angela.
6/29/1982
97 Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.
6/30/1982
98 John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.
7/1/1982
99 Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.
7/5/1982
100 John and Angela finally come to an understanding on Prue. Patricia reveals her secret to Charlie and their scheming brings turmoil to the Hamilton household.
7/6/1982
101 Prue finds the ice on which she's treading is thinner than she thought. Noel's breaking and entering spells trouble for the Palmer family.
7/7/1982
102 Lynn's fears are realised when she returns home unexpectedly David's visit to Pentridge comes too late.
7/8/1982
103 An unexpected proposal of marriage is met with laughter. Lynn's traumatic experience teaches Kevin a lesson.
7/12/1982
104 Fiona is mortified by the bitterness of Angela's attack. Catastrophe strikes at the Palmer household when least expected.
7/13/1982
105 Gordon is furious when he discovers the identity of Woombia's new owner. Rob is hurt by Angela's heated rejection of his generous gesture.
7/14/1982
106 Susan's long awaited dream comes true. Angela's attitude jeopardizes the engagement. Fiona shocks Gordon with the truth about Patricia.
7/15/1982
107 Kevin's popularity at the school social brings turbulence into his marriage. An uninvited caller threatens Jill.
7/19/1982
108 Wayne bluffs his way out of a tight corner. Angela is faced with a decision which could jeopardize her engagement.
7/20/1982
109 Wayne accidentally stumbles on to some valuable information about Patricia. A show of affection throws Jill into emotional turmoil.
7/21/1982
110 Fiona is suspicious of Hal's motives. John fears for Angela's safety.
7/22/1982
111 Beryl receives some distressing news from Sydney. Rivalry between Gordon and David over Angela's wedding ends in a bitter confrontation.
7/26/1982
112 There's a reversal of fortune for the Palmer family and mystery surrounds the identity of Fiona's visitor.
7/27/1982
113 An unexpected offer of employment brings Paul closer to the Hamilton's than he intended.
7/28/1982
114 Angela and Rob's plans for the future are foiled by an untimely arrival. Wayne's not too subtle scheming meets with disapproval.
7/29/1982
115 Patricia and Gordon's marriage is threatened by accusations of distrust.
8/2/1982
116 Patricia's arrival in Melbourne throws Angela and Rob's wedding arrangements into turmoil.
8/3/1982
117 Fiona is astounded to learn the truth about Paul. Conflict arises between David and Beryl over Patricia's ultimatum.
8/4/1982
118 Divided feelings create an emotional crisis for Angela.
8/5/1982
119 Rosie bears the brunt of Patricia's viciousness.
8/9/1982
120 There's a tender moment between Kevin and Lynn as they resolve their differences.
8/10/1982
121 John is shattered when he overhears a private conversation. Patricia undertakes to humiliate Barbara.
8/11/1982
122 An emotional milestone for David and John heralds a new understanding.
8/12/1982
123 An emergency causes Beryl to postpone her departure for Sydney.
8/16/1982
124 A happy event is marred by an unexpected tragedy.
8/17/1982
125 Patricia is devastated when she discovers Paul's true identity.
8/18/1982
126 A catastrophe strikes David when he returns to Melbourne.
8/19/1982
127 Angela and Rob's honeymoon happiness is shattered by an emotional crisis.
8/23/1982
128 Tragedy in the Palmer family heals the rift between David and Kevin.
8/24/1982
129 Beryl makes a final decision about her marriage.
8/25/1982
130 It's an embarrassing moment for Patricia when Paul confronts her with the truth.
8/26/1982
131 Patricia ropes Angela into a scheme to influence Paul.
8/30/1982
132 Paul reaches a crucial decision. John takes a gamble on changing Beryl's mind.
8/31/1982
133 Jill's proposed visit to Melbourne creates conflict between Kevin and Lynn.
9/1/1982
134 Trouble at the truck depot puts David's job on the line.
9/2/1982
135 Patricia's evil scheme pays off when she sees the rift in Angela and Rob's marriage.
9/6/1982
136 John is foiled by the new love of his life. Patricia sees Angela and Rob's problems as a perfect excuse to see David.
9/7/1982
137 An outing for the Palmers and Jill is sensationally interrupted.
9/8/1982
138 There is pandemonium in the Palmer household as it awaits the arrival of the baby. David realises the hell through which Beryl has gone.
9/9/1982
139 The opening of Fiona's riding school at Woombai is jarred by conflict. Beryl proves she is quite an enigma.
9/13/1982
140 John discovers the truth about Di. Angela finds she can't cope with her feelings for Paul.
9/14/1982
141 A reunion for Rosie with her granddaughter is traumatic. Angela makes a decision about her marriage to Rob.
9/15/1982
142 Patricia is forced to change her tactics when she is cornered by Rob.
9/16/1982
143 Beryl unwittingly helps Patricia's longstanding scheme.
9/20/1982
144 Gayle makes a decision about her future. There's a surprise for Rob when he reaches Melbourne.
9/21/1982
145 Patricia is horrified when Beryl confronts her with the news from Melbourne.
9/22/1982
146 Patricia launches a desperate bid for David's affections.
9/23/1982
147 Bitter allegations are hurled when David and Kevin clash.
9/27/1982
148 Gordon plays into Patricia's hands by issuing a fiery ultimatum.
9/28/1982
149 John pops a unexpected question. A flirtatious game of Gayle's backfires with terrible consequences.
9/29/1982
150 Patricia involves a confused John in her predicament with Gordon.
9/30/1982
151 John gambles with his and Di's future. Paul is forced to use bribery to gain an admission from Wayne.
10/4/1982
152 Kevin unwittingly creates a stumbling block for Beryl when she pays a visit on David.
10/5/1982
153 Hal makes John an offer he can't refuse. David and Beryl face the task of trying to repair their marriage.
10/6/1982
154 Rosie proves she's unable to forgive Wayne. Beryl and Hal cement their friendship.
10/7/1982
155 David is shocked to discover the identity of his new boss at the truck depot.
10/11/1982
156 Paul's popularity creates bitter feelings for Wayne. Faced with a harrowing situation, Hal turns to Beryl for support.
10/12/1982
157 Patricia's successful solution to John and David's work problems draws the three closer together.
10/13/1982
158 Tragedy strikes for Hal when he reaches his lowest ebb.
10/14/1982
159 Patricia persuades David to make an important confession to his family.
10/18/1982
160 A letter from an old friend disturbs Rob. Paul finds there is no easy solution to the mess he's created.
10/19/1982
161 Disturbing news from Angela places a further strain on Rob.
10/20/1982
162 Serious accusations are hurled when David and Patricia argue.
10/21/1982
163 Rosie's suggestion provides Paul and Gordon with the impetus to engage in a secret venture. Fiona plays the good samaritan to a lone mother.
10/25/1982
164 David's trip to Sydney brings a nostalgic moment. A confession from Rob upsets Angela.
10/26/1982
165 Devastation looms for Patricia following yet another argument with Kevin.
10/27/1982
166 Fiona interferes when she realizes the consequences of Paul and Gayle's relationship. Angela discovers she was led to believe a lie.
10/28/1982
167 Patricia lashes out in revenge with a possibly disastrous threat for David.
11/1/1982
168 Angela's trip to Sydney turns nightmarish when she's suddenly lumped with a bundle of problems.
11/2/1982
169 Disturbing news from Fiona adds another twist to Rob's predicament. John finds himself caught in an emotional bind inflicted by Patricia.
11/3/1982
170 Gordon pops an unexpected question when Barbara comes to dinner. Lynn feels trapped when she witnesses Beryl's new-found independence
11/4/1982
171 Alarming news from Jill forces Rob to tell Angela his secret. Paul is embarrassed by Gayle's recklessness.
11/8/1982
172 An achievement of Lynn's meets with disapproval in the Palmer household. Paul reaches a crucial decision.
11/9/1982
173 Angela proves she won't budge in her attitude towards Patricia. Jill becomes aware of Fiona's possessiveness and tries to snap her out of it.
11/10/1982
174 Patricia delivers an ultimatum which has David reeling, but he's forced to cover his emotions at John and Angela's 21st birthday party.
11/11/1982