

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 13, 1985 - 25m
Irene finds out from David that Ross is operating on Patricia, and jumps into action to try and avert a tragedy.

Jan 14, 1985 - 25m
Fiona's new happiness with Barney is threatened by a shadow from his past.

Jan 15, 1985 - 25m
David tells Patricia that the party will be a day to remember, not realising how true his words will prove to be.

Jan 16, 1985 - 25m
Andy gets confirmation that Ross intended to kill Patricia and is determined to tell Barbara what he knows.

Jan 20, 1985 - 25m
Karen gets terrible news about her son.

Jan 21, 1985 - 25m
Alan reacts brutally towards Jill when he learns the truth about his injury.

Jan 22, 1985 - 25m
Patricia finds a way to make sure that, when she goes, she won't be forgotten ... especially those who have hurt her in the past.

Jan 23, 1985 - 25m
Alan is forced to admit his need for Jill.

Jan 27, 1985 - 25m
Barbara makes a shock discovery about Andy.

Jan 28, 1985 - 25m
David's trip to Sydney ends in disaster.

Jan 29, 1985 - 25m
Karen uses her hold over Wayne to deny him his chance for potential happiness with Amanda.

Jan 30, 1985 - 25m
Another wedding ... but the bride and groom are in for a nasty shock.

Feb 3, 1985 - 25m
David and Beryl are thrown together in nightmarish circumstances.

Feb 4, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's plan to ply information from Wayne produces devastating results.

Feb 5, 1985 - 25m
Andy's shock at Barbara's state leads to a violent confrontation with Ross.

Feb 6, 1985 - 25m
Leigh finds a way to make sure Charlie doesn't dare throw her out of the house.

Feb 10, 1985 - 25m
Charlie comes to the end of the road in her search for Patricia.

Feb 11, 1985 - 25m
David takes matters into his owns hands, and is shattered when they go horribly wrong.

Feb 12, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's schemes seem to be paying off at last and she hits the jackpot.

Feb 13, 1985 - 25m
Leigh takes steps to make sure that Jill doesn't interfere with her plans for Alan.

Feb 17, 1985 - 25m
Beryl attempts to get her baby back...without the help of David or the police.

Feb 18, 1985 - 25m
Karen is pushed to breaking point by Leigh's attempts to manipulate Alan.

Feb 19, 1985 - 25m
Fiona's book launch has startling repercussions.

Feb 20, 1985 - 25m
Fiona is unnerved as the pranks being played on her become increasingly malicious.

Feb 24, 1985 - 25m
Amanda is in for a shock encounter when she sees a familiar face in the street.

Feb 25, 1985 - 25m
Amanda is in for a shock encounter when she sees a familiar face in the street. Beryl faces more heartbreak over the loss of her baby.

Feb 26, 1985 - 25m
Amanda becomes worried when it becomes apparent that her mother is hiding something from her.

Feb 27, 1985 - 25m
Chris plans the ultimate revenge on Fiona.

Mar 3, 1985 - 25m
A letter for Amanda brings very disturbing news for Wayne.

Mar 4, 1985 - 25m
Alan's death has far-reaching effects for Jill.

Mar 5, 1985 - 25m
Frannie brings Leigh's baby down to Melbourne, and stuns David with a revelation about Leigh.

Mar 6, 1985 - 25m
Caroline shows that she's not the weak, easily-dominated woman everyone thinks she is.

Mar 10, 1985 - 25m
Karen burns her bridges when her anger drives her beyond reason.

Mar 11, 1985 - 25m
The Hamilton family is horrified by a shock discovery which has far-reaching implications.

Mar 12, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's plans for Beryl take a massive set-back due to an unexpected development.

Mar 13, 1985 - 25m
Leigh is convinced she's on a winning streak at last.

Mar 17, 1985 - 25m
Fiona has to face painful memories when she makes a last-ditch attempt to help Jill.

Mar 18, 1985 - 25m
Liz tries a desperate ploy to get Wayne to come home.

Mar 19, 1985 - 25m
Leigh is stunned to realise David is her father... appalled by what she's done to her own brother.

Mar 20, 1985 - 25m
Gordon is overjoyed when Wayne returns..but it's Wayne with a difference.

Mar 24, 1985 - 25m
The secret of Caroline's past seems to ruin her plans for her future with Stephen.

Mar 25, 1985 - 25m
Beryl gets some shocking news which has sinister repercussions.

Mar 26, 1985 - 25m
Caroline enlists Amanda and Gary to help with a risky plan to get Brad out of her life once and for all.

Mar 27, 1985 - 25m
Caroline's attempt to stop Brad pushes him too far, and Gary has to save the day.

Mar 31, 1985 - 25m
Andy is torn between wanting to help the unhappy Helena, and not wanting to interfere in a potentially volatile situation.

Apr 1, 1985 - 25m
David continues to worry about Beryl as she vigorously renews her efforts to get her baby back.

Apr 2, 1985 - 25m
Gary realises that he can use Katie to make a fortune at Gordon's expense.

Apr 3, 1985 - 25m
Fiona realises that she and Andy could be in very big trouble when she learns that Nikos is on his way to Australia.

Apr 7, 1985 - 25m
Katie and Gary are disturbed when Larry Blake realises what they're up to with the computer.

Apr 8, 1985 - 25m
Charlie is faced with a terrible decision concerning Gordon and his son.

Apr 9, 1985 - 25m
Barbara and Gordon react with shock to Stephen telling them the truth about Wayne.

Apr 10, 1985 - 25m
Leigh puts her plan into operation to convince Beryl that the baby isn't hers.

Apr 14, 1985 - 25m
The return of the real Wayne causes confusion which has disastrous consequences.

Apr 15, 1985 - 25m
Barbara and Gordon are astonished when a surprisre visitor turns up for Wayne.

Apr 16, 1985 - 25m
It becomes apparent that Wayne's fiancee has a secret.

Apr 17, 1985 - 25m
Beryl tries to help Leanne out of deep water with her ex-friends; and is stunned by their vicious retalliation.

Apr 21, 1985 - 25m
Gary finally discovers a way to get to Caroline when she's on her own.

Apr 22, 1985 - 25m
Amanda arrives at Woombai, and trouble brews between Helena and Nikos.

Apr 23, 1985 - 25m
Samantha arrives home from overseas with news that turns Barbara's world upside down.

Apr 24, 1985 - 25m
Stephen is shocked to learn of a threat to Woombai's existence.

Apr 28, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's revenge gets out of control. Will Gordon discover Barbara's secret?

Apr 29, 1985 - 25m
Caroline uses her charms to find out more about Bill Ashley.

Apr 30, 1985 - 25m
Andy meets someone who is going to affect his whole life.

May 1, 1985 - 25m
Conflict springs up between Samantha and Amanda after the car accident.

May 5, 1985 - 25m
David threatens Leigh with the police.

May 6, 1985 - 25m
Stephen and Caroline are stunned to find that Amanda has disappeared.

May 7, 1985 - 25m
A thunderstorm brings more than bad weather to Woombai.

May 8, 1985 - 25m
Gordon is shocked when he comes face to face with the man he thought was dead.

May 12, 1985 - 25m
Wayne is prepared to go to any lengths to keep Barbara and Roland apart.

May 13, 1985 - 25m
Samantha is placed in an explosive situation when she discovers the truth behind Amanda's disappearance.

May 14, 1985 - 25m
Leigh contemplates revenge over Shane.

May 15, 1985 - 25m
Gordon is torn as he goes through with a scheme to keep Barbara.

May 19, 1985 - 25m
A new arrival at David's is planning trouble for Leigh.

May 20, 1985 - 25m
Andy embarks on a bold plan to find the truth about Amanda.

May 21, 1985 - 25m
Wayne causes trouble by telling Jim Beryl's secret.

May 22, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's greatest fears become reality.

May 26, 1985 - 25m
Caroline's reaction to recent traumas leaves her wide open for further trouble.

May 27, 1985 - 25m
The threat of revenge follows David to Sydney.

May 28, 1985 - 25m
David doesn't heed Desmond's advice on avoiding a possibly fatal incident.

May 29, 1985 - 25m
David's truck carries a deadly cargo.

Jun 2, 1985 - 25m
An unexpected death has repercussions for Wayne and Julie.

Jun 3, 1985 - 25m
Wayne plots to destroy Roland. Caroline doesn't know who to believe when an attempt is made to expose Eloise.

Jun 4, 1985 - 25m
Glen reacts violently to the knowledge that Jenny and Stephen are more than just friends.

Jun 5, 1985 - 25m
David finds a chance to take revenge on Richard.

Jun 9, 1985 - 25m
Glen tells Andy a terrible secret.

Jun 10, 1985 - 25m
A robbery at the Hamilton's goes very wrong.

Jun 11, 1985 - 25m
David is charged with murder.

Jun 12, 1985 - 25m
Charlie makes a very startling discovery.

Jun 16, 1985 - 25m
Samantha discovers the terrible secrets of her past.

Jun 17, 1985 - 25m
Samantha resolves to take on a powerful enemy.

Jun 18, 1985 - 25m
An unexpected guest causes consternation at Woombai.

Jun 19, 1985 - 25m
Wayne finds himself the target of a dangerous attraction.

Jun 23, 1985 - 25m
The relationship between Charlie and her children looks set for disaster.

Jun 24, 1985 - 25m
Samantha nears the end of her search, but must prepare herself for a shock.

Jun 25, 1985 - 25m
Samantha finally confronts the man she fears and loathes ...Lloyd Donovan.

Jun 26, 1985 - 25m
Events reach flash point at Woombai.

Jun 30, 1985 - 25m
Wayne drops a bombshell at Woombai.

Jul 1, 1985 - 25m
Denise discovers the identity of the rapist - with dangerous consequences.

Jul 2, 1985 - 25m
David and Fiona begin their quest to find Patricia in Rio de Janeiro.

Jul 3, 1985 - 25m
David's search for Patricia leads him into trouble.

Jul 7, 1985 - 25m
The situation with Colin reaches an end - and a beginning.

Jul 8, 1985 - 25m
Irene aims to spoil Simon's plans.

Jul 9, 1985 - 25m
Colin is embittered when Andy reacts negatively to the truth.

Jul 10, 1985 - 25m
Wayne sets out to ruin Stephen's wedding day.

Jul 14, 1985 - 25m
Wayne stumbles onto the perfect way to get Caroline on his side. Roland finally realises that Irene and Simon have been keeping a secret.

Jul 15, 1985 - 25m
Caroline checks up on Alison and finds she's not who she claims to be. Leigh is frightened of being recognised as the girl who left Beryl's baby at the Children's Home.

Jul 16, 1985 - 25m
Leigh decides to tell Beryl the truth about her baby Robert. Alison survives a close call.

Jul 17, 1985 - 25m
Gordon and Barbara are mystified as to the identity of a girl who seems to have some connection with Patricia. Beryl takes drastic steps to get her baby back.

Jul 21, 1985 - 25m
The mystery girl at Woombai stuns Barbara and Gordon with a revelation. A conspiracy to take over the company looks likely to succeed.

Jul 22, 1985 - 25m
Alison plays a trump card to ensure Caroline and Wayne can't get rid of her. Spider's attempt to help Adam go very much awry.

Jul 23, 1985 - 25m
A brutal powerplay rocks the Hamilton house. Irene shows concern over Jenny's illness.

Jul 24, 1985 - 25m
The mystery surrounding the new girl at Woombai deepens. Beryl and Heather draw the lines of battle over the baby.

Jul 28, 1985 - 25m
A turning point is reached as Beryl makes a decision. Is there a killer at Woombai?

Jul 29, 1985 - 25m
A chance meeting threatens to expose Leigh's crime. Jenny's illness forces her into a crucial decision.

Jul 30, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's crime comes out into the open. Alison is caught red-handed - but enlists an unlikely accomplice.

Jul 31, 1985 - 25m
Andy's anger has a short fuse. Mary's nightmare becomes reality.

Aug 4, 1985 - 25m
Colin and Andy take revenge on Wayne. A murderer stalks Mary.

Aug 5, 1985 - 25m
Brett gets a visitor from his home town - and some surprising news. A bold plan of Gordon's means that he risks losing Woombai.

Aug 6, 1985 - 25m
A phone call from Fiona arouses Charlie's suspicions about Alison. Mary is cornered by the man who murdered her grandparents.

Aug 7, 1985 - 25m
Wayne's need for alcohol is having some disturbing consequences. Alison takes matters into her own hands.

Aug 11, 1985 - 25m
Alison's triumph about clearing Patricia's name is short lived. Gordon, Barbara and Mary are unaware that death looms over their heads.

Aug 12, 1985 - 25m
The terror at Woombia reaches a climax. Alison finds much more than she bargained for in Sydney.

Aug 13, 1985 - 25m
An unpleasant confrontation takes place at Jenny's party. Leigh risks capture in order to see her baby again.

Aug 14, 1985 - 25m
Donna's accident forces Brett to make an unpleasant decision. Leigh takes desperate action to avoid going to prison.

Aug 18, 1985 - 25m
Carolin and Alison are forced to form an uneasy alliance. Leigh's desperate state of mind has traumatic repercussions.

Aug 19, 1985 - 25m
Caroline lets herself in for trouble when her heart rules her head. Alison takes drastic action to stop Mary proving her relationship to Patricia.

Aug 20, 1985 - 25m
Wayne's grave fears for his father's safety force him to take desperate steps. Roger reveals his plans for Samantha causing an unforseen incident.

Aug 21, 1985 - 25m
Roger makes Samantha an offer she can't easily refuse. Tim and Donna have plans of their own.

Aug 25, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's night out takes on a dangerous turn. Roger's deception leaves Gordon vulnerable.

Aug 26, 1985 - 25m
Tracy is back on the scene, intent on making trouble for Leigh. Woombai's future ownership seems very uncertain when Gordon falls a victim to Roger's plotting.

Aug 27, 1985 - 25m
Fiona's mysterious visitor creates ripples of dissention in the boarding house. Spider sets Beryl up for a new romance.

Aug 28, 1985 - 25m
Alison makes a desperate bid to destroy Roger. Brett could be in deeper water then he thinks.

Sep 1, 1985 - 25m
Caroline is shocked to find Roger in a compromising situation. An evening with Beryl looks headed for disaster - until Rod steps in.

Sep 2, 1985 - 25m
Spider's attempts to help Brett don't work out the way he planned.

Sep 3, 1985 - 25m
Alison makes a desperate attempt to foil Roger. The contents of an old suitcase in the Woombai attic prove very upsetting for Barbara.

Sep 4, 1985 - 25m
Fiona is distressed to find that Hung has disappeared. Gordon makes a decision that could have drastic consequences.

Sep 8, 1985 - 25m
Alison is shocked to learn who the police suspect of Roger's murder. Fiona is determined to do anything she can to find Hung.

Sep 9, 1985 - 25m
Alison's concern for Mary leads to conflict with Charlie - Andy and Fiona make a terrible discovery in the boarding house garden.

Sep 10, 1985 - 25m
Chris and Samantha realise who Roger's killer is. Tracy and Judge have plans to get Brett into even deeper trouble.

Sep 11, 1985 - 25m
Tracy uses Brett for her ultimate revenge on Leigh. Hung is in danger, but no one knows where he is hiding.

Sep 15, 1985 - 25m
There's more trouble for Brett when he tries to nail Judge. Adam faces a crisis of conscience.

Sep 16, 1985 - 25m
It appears Fiona and Hung's happy reunion is short-lived. Beryl and Brett find themselves in a life- threatening situation.

Sep 17, 1985 - 25m
Rod and Adam try desperately to rescue Beryl and Brett from Judge's clutches. News about David shocks Alison and Fiona.

Sep 18, 1985 - 25m
Alison takes steps to under- mine Caroline. James lashes out when he feels he's been cheated.

Sep 22, 1985 - 25m
Wayne plots to undermine James' ownership of Woombai. Alison's plan to buy Roger Carlyle's shares meets an unexpected setback.

Sep 23, 1985 - 25m
Alison's plans start to go wrong. Mary gets into hot water through no fault of her own.

Sep 24, 1985 - 25m
Rod is angry when Beryl unknowingly betrays his trust. Charlie's generosity causes a rift between her and Adam.

Sep 25, 1985 - 25m
Wayne accidentally comes across the ultimate solution to all Gordon's problems with James.

Sep 29, 1985 - 25m
Relations between Gordon and James reach a crossroad. An enemy of the past brings fear to Fiona.

Sep 30, 1985 - 25m
Caroline is forced to make a difficult decision. Alison uncovers a skeleton in James' closet.

Oct 1, 1985 - 25m
James is determined to beat Alison at her own game. Doris works to cause more trouble between Rod and Beryl.

Oct 2, 1985 - 25m
Leigh's love for Adam leads her to the brink of despair. Charlie takes on a challenge ...incognito.

Oct 6, 1985 - 25m
There are serious consequences when the colonel's health takes a turn for the worse. Adam refuses to accept that he's lost Leigh for good.

Oct 7, 1985 - 25m
Alison is shocked when the last person she expected to see again turns up. The colonel goes on the rampage... with tragic results.

Oct 8, 1985 - 25m
James pulls out all stops to foil Alison. Wayne makes a shocking discovery.

Oct 9, 1985 - 25m
Irene receives some startling news over the telephone. Wayne finds the perfect way to blackmail Alison.

Oct 13, 1985 - 25m
Alison desperately looks for another way to keep James quiet about what he knows.

Oct 14, 1985 - 25m
Mary learns some startling information. Gordon is stunned when James reneges on their deal.

Oct 15, 1985 - 25m
Doris plots to break Beryl and Rod up forever. Wayne lashes out against Alison, with devastating consequences for Leigh.

Oct 16, 1985 - 25m
The police arrive at Leigh's hiding place. Everything goes wrong for Charlie.

Oct 20, 1985 - 25m
Apparent happiness could bring disaster to the Campbell house. A crisis leads Leigh to take a desperate step.

Oct 21, 1985 - 25m
Adam is worried about Leigh's safety behind bars. Caroline's plan to undermine Alison meets an unexpected setback.

Oct 22, 1985 - 25m
The tug of war between Heather and Beryl over Robert reaches a climax. David returns home...only to find there are more shocks in store.

Oct 23, 1985 - 25m
Wayne makes a shock decision to save his father from ruin. Irene receives some tragic news.

Oct 27, 1985 - 25m
Caroline bites off more than she can chew when she tries to get information out of Duncan.

Oct 28, 1985 - 25m
Gordon's attempt to help James backfires. David settles the matter about whether or not Patricia is Mary's mother.

Oct 29, 1985 - 25m
Gordon takes drastic action to clear his brother's name. Fiona and Irene clash over the handling of Kelly.

Oct 30, 1985 - 25m
Irene has tragic news for Fiona. Doris takes desperate measures against Rod and Beryl's newfound happiness.