

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.

Jan 18, 1982 - 25m
A chance meeting revives the link between the Hamiltons in Sydney, and the Palmers in Melbourne.

Jan 18, 1982 - 25m
John experiences a strange incident and ends up letting go of a pulley at work, which results in him being fired.

Jan 18, 1982 - 25m
Fiona helps John with taking on a new identity; Angela celebrates her birthday at a party organised by her mother.

Jan 19, 1982 - 25m
John's disappearance causes strouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.

Jan 20, 1982 - 25m
Angela's determination to keep seeing John angers her mother and alarms Fiona.

Jan 21, 1982 - 25m
John rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons.

Jan 25, 1982 - 25m
The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.

Jan 26, 1982 - 25m
A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.

Jan 27, 1982 - 25m
John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.

Jan 28, 1982 - 25m
Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.

Feb 1, 1982 - 25m
Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.

Feb 2, 1982 - 25m
Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.

Feb 3, 1982 - 25m
On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.

Feb 4, 1982 - 25m
A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela in a difficult position.

Feb 8, 1982 - 25m
Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.

Feb 9, 1982 - 25m
Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.

Feb 10, 1982 - 25m
Fiona lets her temper get the better of her causing Patricia to realise the truth about John's identity.

Feb 11, 1982 - 25m
Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.

Feb 15, 1982 - 25m
Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.

Feb 16, 1982 - 25m
John realises he can't hide any longer.

Feb 17, 1982 - 25m
John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.

Feb 18, 1982 - 25m
Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.

Feb 22, 1982 - 25m
Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill re-establish their friendship.

Feb 23, 1982 - 25m
David and John are at odds over John's future, and Angela leaves home for good.

Feb 24, 1982 - 25m
Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.

Feb 25, 1982 - 25m
Patricia makes a major decision about her future.

Mar 1, 1982 - 25m
Angela is reuinted with her real father.

Mar 2, 1982 - 25m
Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.

Mar 3, 1982 - 25m
Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.

Mar 4, 1982 - 25m
Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.

Mar 8, 1982 - 25m
Patricia's stay at "Wombai" turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.

Mar 9, 1982 - 25m
David is forced to face his past while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.

Mar 10, 1982 - 25m
Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.

Mar 11, 1982 - 25m
Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.

Mar 15, 1982 - 25m
Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.

Mar 16, 1982 - 25m
Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.

Mar 17, 1982 - 25m
Angela and John realise they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.

Mar 18, 1982 - 25m
David returns from Sydney and takes his dissatisfaction out on Beryl.

Mar 22, 1982 - 25m
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.

Mar 23, 1982 - 25m
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.

Mar 24, 1982 - 25m
The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.

Mar 25, 1982 - 25m
A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.

Mar 29, 1982 - 25m
An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realise her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.

Mar 30, 1982 - 25m
Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.

Mar 31, 1982 - 25m
A national transport strike causes problems for both the Hamiltons and the Palmers. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.

Apr 1, 1982 - 25m
Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.

Apr 5, 1982 - 25m
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.

Apr 6, 1982 - 25m
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.

Apr 7, 1982 - 25m
Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.

Apr 8, 1982 - 25m
Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.

Apr 12, 1982 - 25m
There is an unexpected arrival at Fiona's property. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news of the family's future.

Apr 13, 1982 - 25m
An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.

Apr 14, 1982 - 25m
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.

Apr 15, 1982 - 25m
Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.

Apr 19, 1982 - 25m
News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.

Apr 20, 1982 - 25m
Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears about David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.

Apr 21, 1982 - 25m
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.

Apr 22, 1982 - 25m
Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.

Apr 26, 1982 - 25m
Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and to unexpected concerns.

Apr 27, 1982 - 25m
Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement where Jill is concerned. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.

Apr 28, 1982 - 25m
John unwittingly assists Patricia in extracting a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision that shocks his friends.

Apr 29, 1982 - 25m
David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully- laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.

May 3, 1982 - 25m
Angela finds separation from John unbearable and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.

May 4, 1982 - 25m
The day of final decision arrives for David. Mick loses control and lashes out.

May 5, 1982 - 25m
Patricia is frightened to learn how much Mick knows. David has to try to forget the ties that bind him to the past.

May 6, 1982 - 25m
Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.

May 10, 1982 - 25m
Patricia fights to regain her influence on Angela. A parting for Fiona and Jill.

May 11, 1982 - 25m
A careless conversation threatens to destroy relation- ships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a lady friend to Woombai.

May 12, 1982 - 25m
Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.

May 13, 1982 - 25m
David gets more than he bargains for when he tackes Kevin about his moodiness.

May 17, 1982 - 25m
David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.

May 18, 1982 - 25m
Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.

May 19, 1982 - 25m
David faces up to his responsibilities as head of the house.

May 20, 1982 - 25m
Fiona and Patricia's temporary alliance starts to crumble.

May 24, 1982 - 25m
Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.

May 25, 1982 - 25m
Kevin counts the cost of leaving home.

May 26, 1982 - 25m
Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.

May 27, 1982 - 25m
A showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property evolves.

May 31, 1982 - 25m
Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.

Jun 1, 1982 - 25m
Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage breakup.

Jun 2, 1982 - 25m
Jill's amazing revelation as to Fiona's whereabouts, infuriates Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.

Jun 3, 1982 - 25m
Prue and Angela vie for John's attention. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculation.

Jun 7, 1982 - 25m
Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.

Jun 8, 1982 - 25m
Rob's arrival at the Hamilton house gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reation to her good news.

Jun 9, 1982 - 25m
Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lynn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.

Jun 10, 1982 - 25m
Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.

Jun 14, 1982 - 25m
Susan's blindspot about Noel puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive attitude shocks Rob.

Jun 15, 1982 - 25m
Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.

Jun 16, 1982 - 25m
Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.

Jun 17, 1982 - 25m
The Hamilton's empire is on the verge of collapse and its fate lies in the hands of one person.

Jun 21, 1982 - 25m
Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.

Jun 22, 1982 - 25m
Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.

Jun 23, 1982 - 25m
Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.

Jun 24, 1982 - 25m
Kevin's journalistic ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.

Jun 28, 1982 - 25m
Jill is shattered by Fiona's cold-hearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.

Jun 29, 1982 - 25m
Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the Will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Angela.

Jun 30, 1982 - 25m
Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.

Jul 1, 1982 - 25m
John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.

Jul 5, 1982 - 25m
Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.

Jul 6, 1982 - 25m
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.

Jul 7, 1982 - 25m
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.

Jul 8, 1982 - 25m
Lynn's fears are realised when she returns home unexpectedly David's visit to Pentridge comes too late.

Jul 12, 1982 - 25m
An unexpected proposal of marriage is met with laughter. Lynn's traumatic experience teaches Kevin a lesson.

Jul 13, 1982 - 25m
Fiona is mortified by the bitterness of Angela's attack. Catastrophe strikes at the Palmer household when least expected.

Jul 14, 1982 - 25m
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.

Jul 15, 1982 - 25m
Susan's long awaited dream comes true. Angela's attitude jeopardizes the engagement. Fiona shocks Gordon with the truth about Patricia.

Jul 19, 1982 - 25m
Kevin's popularity at the school social brings turbulence into his marriage. An uninvited caller threatens Jill.

Jul 20, 1982 - 25m
Wayne bluffs his way out of a tight corner. Angela is faced with a decision which could jeopardize her engagement.

Jul 21, 1982 - 25m
Wayne accidentally stumbles on to some valuable information about Patricia. A show of affection throws Jill into emotional turmoil.

Jul 22, 1982 - 25m
Fiona is suspicious of Hal's motives. John fears for Angela's safety.

Jul 26, 1982 - 25m
Beryl receives some distressing news from Sydney. Rivalry between Gordon and David over Angela's wedding ends in a bitter confrontation.

Jul 27, 1982 - 25m
There's a reversal of fortune for the Palmer family and mystery surrounds the identity of Fiona's visitor.

Jul 28, 1982 - 25m
An unexpected offer of employment brings Paul closer to the Hamilton's than he intended.

Jul 29, 1982 - 25m
Angela and Rob's plans for the future are foiled by an untimely arrival. Wayne's not too subtle scheming meets with disapproval.

Aug 2, 1982 - 25m
Patricia and Gordon's marriage is threatened by accusations of distrust.

Aug 3, 1982 - 25m
Patricia's arrival in Melbourne throws Angela and Rob's wedding arrangements into turmoil.

Aug 4, 1982 - 25m
Fiona is astounded to learn the truth about Paul. Conflict arises between David and Beryl over Patricia's ultimatum.

Aug 5, 1982 - 25m
Divided feelings create an emotional crisis for Angela.

Aug 9, 1982 - 25m
Rosie bears the brunt of Patricia's viciousness.

Aug 10, 1982 - 25m
There's a tender moment between Kevin and Lynn as they resolve their differences.

Aug 11, 1982 - 25m
John is shattered when he overhears a private conversation. Patricia undertakes to humiliate Barbara.

Aug 12, 1982 - 25m
An emotional milestone for David and John heralds a new understanding.

Aug 16, 1982 - 25m
An emergency causes Beryl to postpone her departure for Sydney.

Aug 17, 1982 - 25m
A happy event is marred by an unexpected tragedy.

Aug 18, 1982 - 25m
Patricia is devastated when she discovers Paul's true identity.

Aug 19, 1982 - 25m
A catastrophe strikes David when he returns to Melbourne.

Aug 23, 1982 - 25m
Angela and Rob's honeymoon happiness is shattered by an emotional crisis.

Aug 24, 1982 - 25m
Tragedy in the Palmer family heals the rift between David and Kevin.

Aug 25, 1982 - 25m
Beryl makes a final decision about her marriage.

Aug 26, 1982 - 25m
It's an embarrassing moment for Patricia when Paul confronts her with the truth.

Aug 30, 1982 - 25m
Patricia ropes Angela into a scheme to influence Paul.

Aug 31, 1982 - 25m
Paul reaches a crucial decision. John takes a gamble on changing Beryl's mind.

Sep 1, 1982 - 25m
Jill's proposed visit to Melbourne creates conflict between Kevin and Lynn.

Sep 2, 1982 - 25m
Trouble at the truck depot puts David's job on the line.

Sep 6, 1982 - 25m
Patricia's evil scheme pays off when she sees the rift in Angela and Rob's marriage.

Sep 7, 1982 - 25m
John is foiled by the new love of his life. Patricia sees Angela and Rob's problems as a perfect excuse to see David.

Sep 8, 1982 - 25m
An outing for the Palmers and Jill is sensationally interrupted.

Sep 9, 1982 - 25m
There is pandemonium in the Palmer household as it awaits the arrival of the baby. David realises the hell through which Beryl has gone.

Sep 13, 1982 - 25m
The opening of Fiona's riding school at Woombai is jarred by conflict. Beryl proves she is quite an enigma.

Sep 14, 1982 - 25m
John discovers the truth about Di. Angela finds she can't cope with her feelings for Paul.

Sep 15, 1982 - 25m
A reunion for Rosie with her granddaughter is traumatic. Angela makes a decision about her marriage to Rob.

Sep 16, 1982 - 25m
Patricia is forced to change her tactics when she is cornered by Rob.

Sep 20, 1982 - 25m
Beryl unwittingly helps Patricia's longstanding scheme.

Sep 21, 1982 - 25m
Gayle makes a decision about her future. There's a surprise for Rob when he reaches Melbourne.

Sep 22, 1982 - 25m
Patricia is horrified when Beryl confronts her with the news from Melbourne.

Sep 23, 1982 - 25m
Patricia launches a desperate bid for David's affections.

Sep 27, 1982 - 25m
Bitter allegations are hurled when David and Kevin clash.

Sep 28, 1982 - 25m
Gordon plays into Patricia's hands by issuing a fiery ultimatum.

Sep 29, 1982 - 25m
John pops a unexpected question. A flirtatious game of Gayle's backfires with terrible consequences.

Sep 30, 1982 - 25m
Patricia involves a confused John in her predicament with Gordon.

Oct 4, 1982 - 25m
John gambles with his and Di's future. Paul is forced to use bribery to gain an admission from Wayne.

Oct 5, 1982 - 25m
Kevin unwittingly creates a stumbling block for Beryl when she pays a visit on David.

Oct 6, 1982 - 25m
Hal makes John an offer he can't refuse. David and Beryl face the task of trying to repair their marriage.

Oct 7, 1982 - 25m
Rosie proves she's unable to forgive Wayne. Beryl and Hal cement their friendship.

Oct 11, 1982 - 25m
David is shocked to discover the identity of his new boss at the truck depot.

Oct 12, 1982 - 25m
Paul's popularity creates bitter feelings for Wayne. Faced with a harrowing situation, Hal turns to Beryl for support.

Oct 13, 1982 - 25m
Patricia's successful solution to John and David's work problems draws the three closer together.

Oct 14, 1982 - 25m
Tragedy strikes for Hal when he reaches his lowest ebb.

Oct 18, 1982 - 25m
Patricia persuades David to make an important confession to his family.

Oct 19, 1982 - 25m
A letter from an old friend disturbs Rob. Paul finds there is no easy solution to the mess he's created.

Oct 20, 1982 - 25m
Disturbing news from Angela places a further strain on Rob.

Oct 21, 1982 - 25m
Serious accusations are hurled when David and Patricia argue.

Oct 25, 1982 - 25m
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.

Oct 26, 1982 - 25m
David's trip to Sydney brings a nostalgic moment. A confession from Rob upsets Angela.

Oct 27, 1982 - 25m
Devastation looms for Patricia following yet another argument with Kevin.

Oct 28, 1982 - 25m
Fiona interferes when she realizes the consequences of Paul and Gayle's relationship. Angela discovers she was led to believe a lie.

Nov 1, 1982 - 25m
Patricia lashes out in revenge with a possibly disastrous threat for David.

Nov 2, 1982 - 25m
Angela's trip to Sydney turns nightmarish when she's suddenly lumped with a bundle of problems.

Nov 3, 1982 - 25m
Disturbing news from Fiona adds another twist to Rob's predicament. John finds himself caught in an emotional bind inflicted by Patricia.

Nov 4, 1982 - 25m
Gordon pops an unexpected question when Barbara comes to dinner. Lynn feels trapped when she witnesses Beryl's new-found independence

Nov 8, 1982 - 25m
Alarming news from Jill forces Rob to tell Angela his secret. Paul is embarrassed by Gayle's recklessness.

Nov 9, 1982 - 25m
An achievement of Lynn's meets with disapproval in the Palmer household. Paul reaches a crucial decision.

Nov 10, 1982 - 25m
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.

Nov 11, 1982 - 25m
Patricia delivers an ultimatum which has David reeling, but he's forced to cover his emotions at John and Angela's 21st birthday party.