

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 31, 1983 - 25m
David comes to blows with his father and puzzles everyone when he attempts to keep a secret.

Feb 1, 1983 - 25m
David tries to learn the truth about Patricia's admission.

Feb 2, 1983 - 25m
Fiona farewells Jill in style and shows how much she'll miss her. Patricia's life is endangered by her state of mind.

Feb 3, 1983 - 25m
John tries to help Patricia through her breakdown...until David tells him why it happened.

Feb 7, 1983 - 25m
John devises a plan which could bring further heartache to Patricia.

Feb 8, 1983 - 25m
Rosie and Barbara are alarmed by Gordon's treatment of Wayne.

Feb 9, 1983 - 25m
John pesters Patricia's sister - the only person that can help him with his quest.

Feb 10, 1983 - 25m
Fiona is aware of Kerry's anguish following a trip to the Hamilton's.

Feb 14, 1983 - 25m
Barbara's daughter, Wendy, arrives and creates a commotion. Rob and Angela reach a decision about Domine.

Feb 15, 1983 - 25m
Wayne lies to Patricia as part of his planned attack on Gordon.

Feb 16, 1983 - 25m
Lynn's career creates a stumbling block for her and Kevin. Gordon is in for a surprise at the Ramberg meeting.

Feb 17, 1983 - 25m
Wendy finds there's more to Paul than she expected. John's search comes to an end.

Feb 18, 1983 - 25m
Angela is alarmed when she realises the full extent of Patricia's condition.

Feb 21, 1983 - 25m
A snap decision by Doug amuses his family but gives Fiona her fair share of problems.

Feb 22, 1983 - 25m
John shows he believes Patricia's story, but Martin is determined to set the record straight.

Feb 23, 1983 - 25m
Wendy causes an accident which endangers Barbara and leads to a confrontation with Gordon.

Feb 24, 1983 - 25m
Unexpected news from Kerry places Domine in a precarious situation.

Feb 25, 1983 - 25m
Kerry ropes Paul into helping her with her action against Rob and Angela.

Feb 28, 1983 - 25m
John finds communicating with David increasingly difficult. Rob decides to take up Patricia's offer.

Mar 1, 1983 - 25m
Gayle is made an offer she can't refuse and Rosie faces a heart-breaking decision as a consequence.

Mar 2, 1983 - 25m
Wendy's attempts to please Barbara ends in a bitter confrontation.

Mar 3, 1983 - 25m
Conflict arises between Angela and Rob following a visit from Paul.

Mar 4, 1983 - 25m
The bitterness finally erupts between Rob and Paul. Lynn and Kevin bear the brunt of Doug's forgetfulness.

Mar 7, 1983 - 25m
A day at the races ends in tragedy for Barbara. Fiona's impulsiveness gets the better of her.

Mar 8, 1983 - 25m
Barbara's greatest fears are realised. A plan of Martin's backfires.

Mar 9, 1983 - 25m
A family outing is ruined when Martin gets the wrong impression of Angela.

Mar 10, 1983 - 25m
Martin and Patricia deliver an ultimatum. Patricia holds the key to Wayne's business ambitions.

Mar 11, 1983 - 25m
Martin's plans for John's future are met with disapproval from his son, Peter.

Mar 14, 1983 - 25m
Wayne and Patricia conspire in a plan to rid Ramberg of Paul.

Mar 15, 1983 - 25m
Lynn is made an offer she can't refuse but it meets with disapproval from Kevin.

Mar 16, 1983 - 25m
Kevin's inability to compromise ruins Lynn's plans. And Wayne's suggestion starts Patricia scheming.

Mar 17, 1983 - 25m
Martin sees a side to Patricia he didn't know existed when she bids for the controlling shares of Ramberg.

Mar 18, 1983 - 25m
Paul learns who is successor at Ramberg will be. News from Lynn disturbs Kevin deeply.

Mar 21, 1983 - 25m
Kevin and Peter alarm their parents when they embark on a search for Lynn. John pops an unexpected question.

Mar 22, 1983 - 25m
Patricia reaches a decision about her relationship with Martin. And Kevin disrupts Lynn's modelling assignment.

Mar 23, 1983 - 25m
Beryl reprimands David for his treatment of John. Gordon receives alarming news about Barbara's health.

Mar 24, 1983 - 25m
Jill receives an unpleasant reminder of her past. David shows he's changed in his attitude to John's new venture.

Mar 25, 1983 - 25m
Patricia realises she's met her match with Martin. Jill is forced into an admittance which could change her plans for the future.

Mar 28, 1983 - 25m
Jill finds a function Martin has organised awkward. Kevin decides on a compromise, which puzzles Peter.

Mar 29, 1983 - 25m
Barbara misconstrues a statement from Gordon. Martin lets Patricia know where she stands.

Mar 30, 1983 - 25m
Jill plays into Martin's hands with a move which could mean the end of her relationship with John.

Mar 31, 1983 - 25m
Pressures from home prove too much for Kevin to handle. Fiona finds she's unable to help Jill.

Apr 4, 1983 - 25m
On Patricia's instructions Wayne undertakes to humiliate Paul.

Apr 5, 1983 - 25m
A mysterious new stable-hand at Woombai arouses Beryl's suspicions.

Apr 6, 1983 - 25m
A shocking confession by Martin's daughter, Jennifer, hits a raw nerve in Martin.

Apr 7, 1983 - 25m
Paul lashes out at Wayne in revenge. Martin pops an unexpected question.

Apr 11, 1983 - 25m
Angela is alarmed to realise the intensity of Paul's feelings for her.

Apr 12, 1983 - 25m
Paul devises a plan to destroy Patricia, while Patricia tries to influence Jill's decision about her relationship with John.

Apr 13, 1983 - 25m
Paul's arrival at Woombai creates tension, while Patricia receives a cry of distress from Margaret.

Apr 14, 1983 - 25m
Wayne uses emotional blackmail on Margaret, while Rob and Angela find themselves caught up in Darren's problems.

Apr 15, 1983 - 25m
Margaret lets Wayne know what she thinks of him, and Peter gains an unexpected friend.

Apr 18, 1983 - 25m
A shocking confession from Margaret has Patricia reeling. Then, Paul instigates a scurrilous scheme to win back some power.

Apr 19, 1983 - 25m
Beryl is appalled by Angela's revelation, and Patricia plots her revenge against Martin and Margaret.

Apr 20, 1983 - 25m
Jennifer seeks Patricia's help, unaware of the consequences. Then, Peter and Martin are at loggerheads.

Apr 21, 1983 - 25m
Patricia persuades Jennifer to act against Martin's wishes. Then, Bert's secret fear is realised.

Apr 22, 1983 - 25m
Fiona refuses to be fooled by Paul, while Bert discovers incriminating information about Brian.

Apr 25, 1983 - 25m
Brian makes a decision based on the strength of his feelings for Jill.

Apr 26, 1983 - 25m
Margaret is shocked to discover what Patricia really thinks of her.

Apr 27, 1983 - 25m
Margaret tries to let Paul know that she is on his side. Then, following a fight with his father, Peter turns to Angela for support.

Apr 28, 1983 - 25m
Patricia tries to win the approval of Paul's only supporter. Then, Martin's children turn against him.

Apr 29, 1983 - 25m
Bert's efforts to help Brian are met with disapproval.

May 2, 1983 - 25m
Jill makes a disastrous decision that could affect the rest of her life.

May 3, 1983 - 25m
Jill starts to realise the consequences of her decision.

May 4, 1983 - 25m
Patricia takes on more than she can handle when she tries to bribe Margaret.

May 5, 1983 - 25m
Patricia uses Gordon in a desperate bid to save Ramberg. Paul's hearing creates turmoil for Angela.

May 6, 1983 - 25m
Jill and Brian's behaviour arouses Wayne's suspicions.

May 9, 1983 - 25m
Bert lets Fiona know how he feels about her.

May 10, 1983 - 25m
Margaret tries to beat Patricia at her own game.

May 11, 1983 - 25m
Angela stumbles upon news which will change her plans for the future.

May 12, 1983 - 25m
Bert's feelings of failure get the better of him.

May 16, 1983 - 25m
Bert's drinking problem creates friction at the Hamilton house.

May 17, 1983 - 25m
Margaret and Patricia vie for Martin's attention. A revelation from Peter rocks Jennifer.

May 18, 1983 - 25m
Wayne is at odds with Patricia about her manipulation of Gordon's life.

May 19, 1983 - 25m
An accident throws Rob and Angela's lives into turmoil.

May 23, 1983 - 25m
Patricia plans to take advantage of Angela's condition.

May 24, 1983 - 25m
Patricia ropes Martin into a scheme to influence Angela.

May 25, 1983 - 25m
Patricia fights a losing battle to save Ramberg.

May 26, 1983 - 25m
Tragedy strikes for Martin as his problems overwhelm him.

May 30, 1983 - 25m
The Palmer household is thrown into turmoil following a police accusation.

May 31, 1983 - 25m
Wayne's interference threatens John's hopes of happiness with Jill.

Jun 1, 1983 - 25m
Margaret's feelings of guilt prompt her to make Beryl a surprising offer.

Jun 2, 1983 - 25m
Jill's plea for help brings an angry reaction from Fiona.

Jun 6, 1983 - 25m
Everyone gathers to attend Martin's funeral, but Patricia continues to try and manipulate her sister.

Jun 7, 1983 - 25m
Patricia finds job-hunting a humiliating experience.

Jun 8, 1983 - 25m
Beth forces Jill to confront her true feelings for John.

Jun 9, 1983 - 25m
Gordon's arrival at Woombai disturbs Angela, and Beth returns from Melbourne to the full force of Wayne's fury.

Jun 13, 1983 - 25m
Patricia finds life on the breadline unbearable.

Jun 14, 1983 - 25m
Beryl's financial problems begin to crowd her.

Jun 15, 1983 - 25m
John realises he can no longer live in the shadow of Martin's reputation.

Jun 16, 1983 - 25m
Rob faces John's fury over his treatment of Patricia, and Angela finds the road to recovery loaded with problems.

Jun 20, 1983 - 25m
Brian accuses Wayne of wanting Jill for himself and warns him to stay away.

Jun 21, 1983 - 25m
The day of decision arrives for Brian and Jill, as a consequence of Wayne's scheming.

Jun 22, 1983 - 25m
An exciting breakthrough on the murder case creates a new trauma for Peter.

Jun 23, 1983 - 25m
Patricia is thrown off balance by a smooth approach from Barbara Armstrong's brother, Stephen.

Jun 27, 1983 - 25m
Barbara and Gordon are shocked by an announcement from Stephen.

Jun 28, 1983 - 25m
Lynn's arrival throws Kevin into confusion.

Jun 29, 1983 - 25m
A bombshell from Angela sparks Wayne's determination to ruin Barbara and Gordon's wedding.

Jun 30, 1983 - 25m
Wayne struggles to cope with his feelings of rejection.

Jul 4, 1983 - 25m
Rob's attempt to save his marriage ends in heartbreak.

Jul 5, 1983 - 25m
David is appalled to hear of Patricia's manipulations.

Jul 6, 1983 - 25m
Fiona's instinctive feelings about Beth prove to be true.

Jul 7, 1983 - 25m
Beth sets about making an undercover business deal at Woombai.

Jul 11, 1983 - 25m
Tony ropes an alarmed Beryl into his unscrupulous activities.

Jul 12, 1983 - 25m
Beryl is forced to make a gruelling decision.

Jul 13, 1983 - 25m
A breakthrough for Wayne and Gordon evolves from Barbara's scheming.

Jul 14, 1983 - 25m
David is thrown into conflict with Beryl when he sets out to disprove Tony's involvement in a crime.

Jul 18, 1983 - 25m
David is angered to realise the extent of Kevin and Lynn's distrust towards Tony.

Jul 19, 1983 - 25m
Wayne changes his method of attack on Gordon.

Jul 20, 1983 - 25m
Bitter and jealous feelings are revealed at Angela and Rob's marriage guidance counselling.

Jul 21, 1983 - 25m
Kevin reacts violently when he's taunted by Tony.

Jul 25, 1983 - 25m
David issues Kevin with a serious ultimatum.

Jul 26, 1983 - 25m
Patricia's conflict with Paul erupts in an inopportune moment.

Jul 27, 1983 - 25m
Amanda taunts Patricia with allegations about Stephen.

Jul 28, 1983 - 25m
Stephen makes a decision about how much of the truth Patricia should learn.

Aug 1, 1983 - 25m
Tony takes unorthodox steps to make Patricia pay for her double dealing.

Aug 2, 1983 - 25m
Amanda forms shady connections, but doesn't count on interference from John.

Aug 3, 1983 - 25m
The pressure of Davey's illness tells on Lynn.

Aug 4, 1983 - 25m
Kevin lashes out bitterly when complications arise with Davey.

Aug 8, 1983 - 25m
Recovery of the stolen furniture means trouble for Amanda.

Aug 9, 1983 - 25m
Fiona is lured by Wayne's plot to get rid of her.

Aug 10, 1983 - 25m
Wayne's double-dealing lands Jill in a frightening situation.

Aug 11, 1983 - 25m
Charlie's romance suffers major setbacks.

Aug 15, 1983 - 25m
Jill receives some heartbreaking news.

Aug 16, 1983 - 25m
Charlie's plotting is unusually successful.

Aug 17, 1983 - 25m
Stephen is forced to reveal hidden information.

Aug 18, 1983 - 25m
Jill is rocked by more bad news.

Aug 22, 1983 - 25m
Paul's plans for Angela are suddenly threatened.

Aug 23, 1983 - 25m
Rosie attempts to cure Tony's depression.

Aug 24, 1983 - 25m
Rosie's intuition sees through Christine's game.

Aug 25, 1983 - 25m
John goes to extraordinary lengths to insure Christine's twins are not separated.

Aug 29, 1983 - 25m
The future of the twins puts pressure on Angela from all sides.

Aug 30, 1983 - 25m
Kevin decides on a bold course of action.

Aug 31, 1983 - 25m
Tony makes a snap decision, putting his friendship with David to the test.

Sep 1, 1983 - 25m
Barbara's determination causes tragedy for Dee.

Sep 5, 1983 - 25m
Dee outsmarts an unsuspecting Patricia.

Sep 6, 1983 - 25m
Angela finally speaks her mind, but she is out-maneuvered.

Sep 7, 1983 - 25m
Amanda unwittingly provides Dee with ammunition against Patricia.

Sep 8, 1983 - 25m
A mystery confronts David and Beryl.

Sep 12, 1983 - 25m
John and Fiona are involved in a race against the clock.

Sep 13, 1983 - 25m
Wayne calls Fiona's bluff. Rob and Paul both have a last chance to win Angela.

Sep 14, 1983 - 25m
A showdown results when Fiona discovers Terry is working on the property.

Sep 15, 1983 - 25m
Terry strikes a bargain with Fiona, creating friction with John and Gordon.

Sep 19, 1983 - 25m
Gordon discovers the truth about Wayne and decides on a final ultimatum.

Sep 20, 1983 - 25m
Fiona's revenge drives Wayne to the brink of destruction.

Sep 21, 1983 - 25m
Wayne's gratitude leads him to betray Patricia.

Sep 22, 1983 - 25m
Dee enlists Wayne's aid in her battle against Patricia.

Sep 26, 1983 - 25m
Fiona agonises over the amount of blame she must shoulder for Terry's accident.

Sep 27, 1983 - 25m
Beryl's intervention sparks a generous offer from Dee.

Sep 28, 1983 - 25m
Beryl is shocked when she discovers the cause of David's mysterious behaviour.

Sep 29, 1983 - 25m
David refuses to budge when Beryl confronts him with the truth about the other man in his life.

Oct 3, 1983 - 25m
The splendour of Dee's birthday party is overshadowed by her frustration with Barbara.

Oct 4, 1983 - 25m
Patricia infuriates Barbara by piecing together her guilty history.

Oct 5, 1983 - 25m
Amanda revenges herself on Lynn, only to receive a startling ultimatum from Dee.

Oct 6, 1983 - 25m
Wayne tries every trick to get Amanda to agree to Dee's proposal.

Oct 10, 1983 - 25m
The rift between Kevin and Lynn widens when neither give in to the other's demands.

Oct 11, 1983 - 25m
Terry decides to fight when he discovers the true relationship between Lisa and John.

Oct 12, 1983 - 25m
Kevin's stubbornness results in rows with both Tony and Phillipe.

Oct 13, 1983 - 25m
Wayne is intrigued by Dee's decision to draft a new will.

Oct 17, 1983 - 25m
Dee and Wayne prepare to foil Barbara's plans to change Amanda's mind about her upcoming wedding.

Oct 18, 1983 - 25m
Amanda stuns Barbara with her frank attitude towards her marriage to Wayne.

Oct 19, 1983 - 25m
David's discovery of who really paid off his truck has tragic consequences.

Oct 20, 1983 - 25m
Wayne must act quickly to secure his position, after a death in the family.

Oct 21, 1983 - 25m
Wayne gives Amanda cause to doubt the wisdom of becoming involved with him.

Oct 24, 1983 - 25m
Tony executes his plan to get rid of his father.

Oct 25, 1983 - 25m
Joe sees through Tony's game and makes threats against him.

Oct 26, 1983 - 25m
The future starts to look bleak for Stephen.

Oct 27, 1983 - 25m
Patricia is thrown by a surprise guest at Woombai who stirs romantic interest in her.

Oct 28, 1983 - 25m
John presents Terry with a choice between two evils.

Oct 31, 1983 - 25m
Kevin and Lynn find a way to avoid disaster in their relationship.

Nov 1, 1983 - 25m
Wayne tries to set his future in motion.

Nov 2, 1983 - 25m
Patricia gives Stephen an unpalatable ultimatum.

Nov 3, 1983 - 25m
Stephen and Amanda find common ground in their respective marriage problems.

Nov 4, 1983 - 25m
What tragedy has befallen Jill and is she about to return to live with Fiona?

Nov 7, 1983 - 25m
Andrew surprises Patricia with his reaction to her proposal ...almost before she puts it to him.

Nov 8, 1983 - 25m
Margaret shows what prison has done for her, and forms an unlikely alliance with Wayne.

Nov 9, 1983 - 25m
When fair means fail to prop her up sagging fortunes, Patricia prepares to resort to foul ones.

Nov 10, 1983 - 25m
Tension between John and Terry finally explodes in an all out battle.

Nov 11, 1983 - 25m
Fiona's race against time to stop Jill, brings her to a shattering confrontation.