★6.9(27)·2010·1h 0m·Ended·Drama

An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy.

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Episodes

Episode 1

46m

1. Taking Charge

Nina vows to take charge of her love life, but as things with Brendan come to an end, Chris struggles to explain his past and Nina is left uncertain about their relationship. The Proudman family adjust to life with their newest member, Baby Ray.

Episode 2

46m

2. The Uncomfortability

Nina's insecurities are revealed when a patient poses an awkward request. Meanwhile Geraldine decides to try online dating, and Jimmy is an unexpected saviour to Cherie and Darcy.

Episode 3

44m

3. Playing Aloof

Believing she interrupted Chris and Zara having sex in the storeroom, Nina spends a sleepless night struggling with her feelings. When Chris finally corners her to talk, Nina protects herself from further humiliation and pretends to be completely unfazed by the whole incident. Cherie and Darcy host a naming ceremony for Baby Ray that sends the Proudman women into a spin. Billie goes to great lengths to make Mick jealous and Jimmy realises that lying has its limits.

Episode 4

44m

4. Poison Ivy

Love struck Nina struggles to keep focused on everyday life as she's plagued by fantasies of Dr Havel. Billie's plan to make Mick jealous backfires when his old flame, Ivy, shows up. Meanwhile, Cherie and Darcy negotiate the rules of dating as Darcy has a life changing one night stand.

Episode 5

44m

5. Carpe Diem

Nina and Chris attempt to seize the moment, but their future is threatened by a complicated past. Cherie's secretive behaviour prompts Billie to start playing detective, and Jimmy and Odile come to a crossroads in their relationship.

Episode 6

47m

6. D-Day

Nina thinks the worst of her day is over, when, on the morning of her date with Chris Havel, she finds herself navigating the elaborate world of contraception and facing serious performance anxiety issues. Meanwhile, Billie continues to investigate Cherie's mysterious behaviour with an older man, Mick and Ivy break up as he admits he still loves Billie, and much to Jimmy's disgust, Geraldine seems to have the most luck in the bedroom with Mr Soriel, Jimmy's old history teacher.

Episode 7

47m

7. Two Sisters

Suppressing her feelings, Nina gives Chris some space as he travels to Queensland in search of his missing wife. But with Chris away, and plagued by her own insecurities, Nina makes one very big mistake that will change everything. Meanwhile, Billie can't bring herself to make up with Mick, and Darcy finally learns about Cherie's secret past.

Episode 8

43m

8. Re-Unravel

Plagued by the guilt of sleeping with Mick, Nina faces Chris and blurts out the truth. To her surprise he doesn't pass judgement, but could a surprise visitor cause everything to unravel again?

Episode 9

44m

9. Making Peace

Still in shock after Alice's unexpected arrival, Nina feels the urge to make peace with her own past and goes to see Brendan. Meanwhile, Billie rights a wrong and as a result, proves her love for Mick.

Episode 10

47m

10. The Other Woman

Nina struggles with being the other woman in Chris' life. Meanwhile, Billie reluctantly becomes Stacey's birthing partner and Jimmy gets more than he bargained for as a human test subject.

Episode 11

47m

11. My Confessions

Almost as shocking as the act itself, Nina will shatter her sister’s new found loved-up happiness with Mick, when she finally brings herself to tell Billie what she did. But not before Mick tells Nina he is going to tell Billie himself and Nina can’t stop him. Nina has an awkward meeting with Chris’ wife Alice, where, unable to stop imagining the fallout from Mick’s confession, she cuts her meeting short then inadvertently runs over Alice’s foot in her haste to drive off and confront Billie.

Episode 12

46m

12. Not As Planned

Nina's life has gone from bad to worse since her family discovered her secret. Nobody is willing to forgive her, least of all Billie, and her relationship with Chris is in tatters. Nina is offered a job in Baltimore and decides to take the offer. Nina and Billie have a confrontation at the Hospital. Cherie and Sam take their relationship to the next level.

Episode 13

44m

13. A New Miracle

Nina prepares to say goodbye and pack up her things. Jimmy organises a farewell BBQ, but is unfortunately shutdown by rain. Kim goes into labour at the pub and gives birth to a baby girl. Billie and Nina make amends. Chris and Nina are left at a crossroads.

Cast & Crew

Asher Keddie

Nina Proudman

Kat Stewart

Billie Proudman

Richard Davies

Jimmy Proudman

Linda Cropper

Geraldine Proudman

Jane Harber

Zara Perkich

Alicia Gardiner

Kim Akerholt

Eddie Perfect

Mick Holland

Story & Production Details

Created ByImogen Banks, John Edwards, Debra Oswald

Release DateAug 22, 2010

Original Languageen

Total Episodes85 Episodes

ProductionSouthern Star

Reviews & Thoughts

gnawboneJul 10, 2021

6/10

A mildly humorous soap opera. It'll pass the time and isn't terrible. Be prepared to suspend your disbelief with regards to how people behave in real life as opposed to the characters in this show.

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