A Country PracticeSeason 21982 · 92 episodesEpisodes1Golden Fleece - Part 1A young boy, bored and lonely turns to petty vandalism and is given two weeks "hard labour" at the hospital where he befriends an elderly male patient - his first friend.2Golden Fleece - Part 2Doctor Elliott shocks Wandin Valley when his new friend arrives. The young boy is devastated when the old man dies but decides to take on the care of his dog.3Teamwork - Part 1A young diabetic's condition saves her from the disaster that befalls her fellow students. Simon's father arrives in Wandin Valley.4Teamwork - Part 2Frank arrives at the site of the minibus crash and realises that it is an emergency. There are six very seriously injured people. Simon finds his father has been enlisted to help in the emergency.5Suffer Little Children - Part 1Simon becomes suspicious when a shy, young, aboriginal girl comes to him with a split lip. Molly does market research on the need for fresh turkeys and embarrasses Brendan.6Suffer Little Children - Part 2Simon is unrelenting in his pressure on Terence to report the case to the relevant authorities. How long can Frank and Shirley continue living under the same roof?7Mates - Part 1The local tennis coach saves a young boy's life but finds his own at risk. Marta Kertesz finds that a friend has become an admirer.8Mates - Part 2The prejudices and hypocrisy of a small town destroy two favourite residents. There are big money stakes on Shirley's determination to give up cigarettes.9Sons & Lovers - Part 1Dr Elliot has a tough time treating a woman whose problems are more mental than physical. Vicky collapses in her surgery and is confined to bed.10Sons & Lovers - Part 2When a young Italian girl is discovered to be suffering from gonorrhoea the doctors face the task of tracking down the carrier, with embarrassing results for a mother and her teenage son.11I Know Where She's Gone - Part 1Frank's job is at risk and he's out to prove that he's a tough cop. Meanwhile, Marta and Molly organize a demonstration.12I Know Where She's Gone - Part 2Marta is reminded of the secret police in Hungary when two city detectives come to investigate a murder. Frank is forgiven and becomes the town hero. Starring -13Little Knowledge - Part 1Marta fears general health and Vicki comes to the rescue. Molly is branded an eccentric and a nuisance.14Little Knowledge - Part 2Terence's investigation of a patient's illness brings an unexpected result. Shirly finds an unusual way of not having to go jogging with Frank.15A Pit To Hiss In - Part 1Molly leaves Brendan and the townsfolk are sure it's for good. Frank and Shirley are keeping secrets from each other.16A Pit To Hiss In - Part 2Shirley's on a strict diet, but bears a strong resemblance to Miss Piggy. Vicki worries about her young assistant, whose help is sometimes more trouble than it's worth.17Sore Throat - Part 1Tempers flair from both sides when there's a threat of big industry invading Wandin Valley and Molly employs some fancy fighting tactics.18Sore Throat - Part 2Simon proves that doctors are as vulnerable to dangerous illnesses as their patients. Things look grim for Frank and Shirley's relationship when Frank is seen with a very attractive woman.19Beatin' Round The Bush - Part 1Terence receives a beautiful visitor who causes him heaps of problems.. and she happens to be his ex-wife Rowena. The hospital staff vote Dr. Simon Bowen as the world's worst patient.20Beatin' Round The Bush - Part 2Marta feels threatened by Rowena's arrival and the two women have a talk. Frank makes a few changes to his image to suit Laurel, but finds his life is changing faster than he likes.21Never Called Me Mother - Part 1Vicky's in for a big surprise when she meets her enemy, the new specialist vet in town. There's unwelcome competition for the doctors as well.22Never Called Me Mother - Part 2Is the relationship between Shirl and Frank, on or off? They both have very different ideas on the subject. Simon may be a little out of his depth when he deals with hallucinations.23Shootin' Through - Part 1Shirley's meeting with Vicky's boyfriend is a total disaster. A father's negligence in leaving a loaded gun where his children can find it spells danger.24Shootin' Through - Part 2How does Simon Bowen react when he meets Vicky's new boyfriend? Meanwhile, an emergency operation at Wandin Valley hospital seems imminent and the life of a young child is at stake.25Pig In A Poke - Part 1The stars of a radio serial called "Green Pastures" are coming to Wandin Valley and most of the locals are very excited. Meanwhile, the relationship between Frank and Shirley is deepening.26Pig In A Poke - Part 2Vicky's romance strikes difficulties when she discovers some startling information about Peter. There's chaos in the Valley when actors from a radio serial wind up in hospital.27Did She Fall - Part 1Vicky creates havoc in the Dean household when she leaves home. Meanwhile, Molly and Brendan are in for a few surprises when their live-in help divulges her thoughts on certain moral issues.28Did She Fall - Part 2Frustrated by the hospital's lack of support, Marta starts looking for another job. In the meantime, there is growing evidence that Shirley Dean's secret fear may actually be true.29Loves Labour Lost - Part 1Shirley receives some news which could endanger her future with Frank. Meanwhile, a very serious disease strikes a newborn baby and Terence investigates.30Loves Labour Lost (2)31Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind - Part 1There are strange lights in the sky, a boy suffers mysterious burns and talks about a crashed spaceship. Shirley is very depressed as a result of the operation, or is it Frank?32Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind - Part 2A young boy is struck by a disease that can ruin his future and Terence can't get any answer as to the cause. The Hospital Board appears to be scheming to remove Marta.33The Second Coming - Part 1Shirley's mum arrives causing chaos in the Dean household and upsetting some of the locals. Terence and Simon worry for the health and life of the local priest who has a fight on his hands.34The Second Coming - Part 2Frank and Shirley's engagement party creates arguments and a few surprises. Simon tries to cope with a young deserted mother who has misinterpreted his professional care and attention.35Come Blow Your Own Horn - Part 1Terence and Simon are both attracted to the glamorous new receptionist at the clinic. Shirley is feeling unwanted and unloved, and her mother's interference in the wedding plans doesn't help.36Come Blow Your Own Horn - Part 2There is confusion between two brothers, one of whom is a well known war hero. The whole town turns up for a funeral.37Frankie And Johnny - Part 1A dangerous escaped criminal returns to Wandin Valley and Frank is forced to take action. Brendan and Molly have an argument and Brendan ends up spending the night in a pig pen.38Frankie And Johnny - Part 2Terence reveals a closely guarded secret from his past. There is fun and a surprise for the ladies at Shirley's shower tea.39The Odd Couple - Part 1Shirley and Frank have wedding jitters and Shirley has second thoughts. After Frank's bucks party, Frank and Simon deliver a baby.40The Odd Couple - Part 2It's great celebrations in the Valley for Frank and Shirley's wedding. There's a fear that a snake may ruin the ceremony.41A Fearful Thing - Part 1Frank and Shirley return from their honeymoon but find living together isn't easy. An abandoned baby is left at the hospital.42A Fearful Thing - Part 2Wandin Valley fears the outbreak of a tropical disease and Terence and Simon battle against the small town prejudices.43Win Some, Lose Some - Part 1Shirley loses a daughter and Simon finds a flatmate. Terence's daughter arrives on his doorstep to stay.44Win Some, Lose Some - Part 2Molly and Brendan receive some very exciting news. The local BMX champion becomes very ill just before his big race.45Eyes Of The Beholder - Part 1Frank is reprimanded for neglecting his professional duties due to the excitement of being a newly-wed. Brendan is suffering because of Molly's pregnancy.46Eyes Of The Beholder - Part 2To improve farm profitability, Molly is faced with having to get rid of Doris. Meanwhile, Sophie gets into trouble and Terence doesn't know how to deal with his daughter's radical behaviour.47Weight For Age - Part 1Terence is concerned about a patient not responding to treatment. A young school boy takes desperate measures to become a jockey.48Weight For Age - Part 2There's an unexpected twist at Frank and Shirley's bridge party. Sophie Elliott's interest in Brendan creates problems for Terence.49Prisoner Of The Valley - Part 1When Simon is attracted to a beautiful woman he learns of her dark past in Wandin Valley. Meanwhile, Terrance worries about stories of Sophie and her romantic entanglement.50Prisoner Of The Valley - Part 2Brendan and Molly's marriage is put under pressure by town gossip. Simon suffers from the small-mindedness of the Valley people. Starring -51Cheap Dreams - Part 1When a bikie gang appears in Wandin Valley, fear strikes the town. Simon worries about Fatso's nocturnal habits. Starring -52Cheap Dreams - Part 2The township turns against Frank when he sides with the bikies against a local. Meanwhile, Molly is upset at talks of leaving the valley.53Occupational Hazard - Part 1An angry farmer publicly slanders Vicky and assaults her for mistreating his cattle. Brendan is very upset about Miss Bird's senility and resists taking her to a nursing home.54Occupational Hazard - Part 2Marta and Terence try to further their relationship, but circumstances are against them. Stock are dying from a rare disease and there are worries for the safety of the Valley's inhabitants.55Hear No Evil - Part 1Marta shows growing affection for Ben Prescott, the Pony Club manager and Terence is jeolous. Meanwhile, Brendan tries to help a family whose son appears to be troubled by violence at home.56Hear No Evil - Part 2Shirley asks Frank to pose nude for her painting. A colleague of Simon's father comes to stay and Simon gets a pleasant surprise.57The Luck Of The Draw - Part 1Simon has some news for Vicky - his father has asked him to join the family practice. Shirley's painting of Frank provides great amusement at the club.58The Luck Of The Draw - Part 2Ben tells Marta of a problem that may put an end to their relationship. Brendan discovers the source of the strange noises that have been upsetting Molly.59One For The Road - Part 1Vicky and Terence have an accident, and Vicky blames herself. Marta's professionalism is questioned due to her personal involvement with a seriously ill patient.60One For The Road - Part 2Marta and Ben's relationship is put under great strain. A bitter argument divides Terence and Marta.61A Fair Day's Work - Part 1There's a fire at the Jones' farm and Brendan has to break the news to Molly, but she has some bad news of her own.62A Fair Day's Work - Part 2Bob Hatfield takes ill and convinced that he may die, reveals an intimate secret from his past to Cookie. Terence is obviously upset about Marta's relationship with Ben.63No Apparent Reason - Part 1Simon arranges a beautiful blind date for Terence. A much hoped for birth turns to tragedy for a Wandin Valley couple.64No Apparent Reason - Part 2Shirley reprimands Terence for his treatment of Marta. An engagement is announced.65Road To Nowhere - Part 1Terence has to tell a close friend some shattering news. Shirley and Simon feel they need to teach school students about sex.66Road To Nowhere (2)67Coming Ready Or Not - Part 1The treatment of two patients causes friction between Terence and Simon. Molly's mother arrives and causes problems for Brendan.68Coming Ready Or Not - Part 2Molly and Brendan become proud parents. Shirley and Frank rethink their marriage.69What It Takes - Part 1The arrival of old Dr Clarke upsets Terence when the doctor tries to take over. The old fashioned attitudes of a teenage father drives her to extremes.70What It Takes - Part 2It appears that Molly's mum will settle in Wandin Valley, and Molly and Brendan are horrified. Dr Clarke causes problems for Terence, and some patients.71The Second Deadly Sin - Part 1Brendan is upset about not having enough time with his baby. There is hope of gold discovery in the Valley.72The Second Deadly Sin - Part 2Cookie resigns from the club after fighting with Councillor Muldoon. The whole town team together for a rescue.73The Seeds Of Discontent - Part 1Simon prepares for his radio debut. There's friction between Brendan Jones and the relief nurse.74The Seeds Of Discontent - Part 2There's general excitement, but also arguments about the garden fete at the Gilroys. Terence becomes sick while investigating the mystery illness of an elderly lady.75Sign Of Affection - Part 1Molly finds motherhood trying, she is tired and unhappy. Vicky investigates the mystery death of some cattle.76Sign Of Affection - Part 2There are some surprises at the Wandin Valley Hospital Beauty Quest. Molly has to adjust to a change in her relationship with Chloe.77Field Of Thunder - Part 1Shirley plans a holiday but Frank doesn't want to join her. Marta is worried her new house is a mistake.78Field Of Thunder - Part 2A dying patient makes his final protest. Terence solves a young boy's embarrassing problem.79The Push - Part 1An unemployed teenager suffers a stroke and his friends organise his rehabilitation. Marta is plagued by telephone calls from a mystery intruder.80The Push - Part 2"The Push" group, a group of unemployed teenagers, make progress with one of their member's rehabilitation from a stroke. Marta discovers the identity of the intruder.81Acts Of Kindness - Part 1Vickey's matchmaking backfires. Simon's play strikes big problems.82Acts Of Kindness - Part 2Molly thinks she may be pregnant again. The local chemist is suspected of murdering his annoying wife.83A Human Reaction - Part 1A patient almost dies and Simon blames himself. Molly argues with Brendan and Simon about inoculating Chloe.84A Human Reaction - Part 2The bad luck of a farmer affects the whole Valley. Frank is proud of Shirley's success at darts, but doesn't know her secret.85The Show Down - Part 1Wandin Valley Bush Hospital is threatened with closure and the town residents fight to keep it open.86The Show Down - Part 2An airplane crash reminds everyone why it is so important to maintain well equipped hospitals in rural areas - but such practical reasons are not always considered when politics are involved.87Pie In The Sky - Part 1Wandin Valley residents react with self-righteous indignation when two ex-criminals and three "ladies of the night" arrive in town.88Pie In The Sky - Part 2Esme and a number of the local ladies are so incensed by the presence of the "ladies of the night", that they decide to take things into their own hands.89Stirring The Possum - Part 1Esme's nephew Alwyn Watson returns to the Valley with his wife Mary. As a result of an accident, Alwyn is confined to a wheelchair, where he dreams of his huge insurance claim.90Stirring The Possum - Part 2Mr Brown, a mysterious visitor to the Valley, sparks those with guilty consciences to cleanse their souls.91Cup Fever - Part 1Wandin Valley Cup fever strikes with its customary force. Apart from the S.P. Bookie run by Cookie, the racing committee is faced with an audacious confidence trick.92Cup Fever - Part 2Terence and Marta's growing relationship becomes impossible to hide.Season 1Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13