

Butterfly Island is a 1985 Australian children's show. The first season cost $1.6 million, the second $3.2 million. "Butterfly Island" tells the story of Charlie Wilson and his children, who are committed to preserving the island’s tropical beauty and charm. However, they encounter various challenges, including competition from nearby resorts, unscrupulous land developers, and shipwrecked boys with mysterious pasts and unintended criminal tendencies.

Apr 13, 1987 - 30m
A Japanese guest asks Greg to help locate his late father's ceremonial sword, believed to be on a sunken patrol boat near Butterfly Island.

Apr 13, 1987 - 30m
Jackie and Greg risk danger when they visit Parrot Island and encounter illegal bird trappers.

Apr 20, 1987 - 30m
Dolly Meacham, an upbeat senior, asks Greg to teach her windsurfing.

Apr 27, 1987 - 30m
The children attempt to protect the coral reef from Crown of Thorns starfish. During the process, Greg's leg becomes trapped under a rock, and his air supply decreases, prompting Kristy to seek assistance.

May 4, 1987 - 30m
A bush-fire occurs on the island, and Mike Marshal, who previously worked as a Hollywood stuntman and is currently employed there, uses a technique he learned as a stuntman to rescue Jackie.

May 11, 1987 - 30m
A boy who visits the island gains an understanding of friendship.

May 18, 1987 - 30m
An elderly magician visits Butterfly Island, and Jackie gives him a tour to lift his spirits.

May 25, 1987 - 30m
Greg and Jackie have determined that the dog responsible for biting Paddy's leg has fled into the bush and appears to be exhibiting signs of illness.

Jun 1, 1987 - 30m
Charlie, Greg, and Kristy examine a mysterious schooner near the island.

Jun 8, 1987 - 30m
Jackie shows her friends why protecting the environment matters.

Jun 15, 1987 - 30m
Jackie becomes stranded after her rubber raft hits a rock and starts to deflate. Mary observes Jackie's life jacket floating in the water and moves upstream to try to find her.

Jun 22, 1987 - 30m
Jackie and Greg are held captive by a deranged man in the old lighthouse one terrifying night.

Jun 29, 1987 - 30m
Greg finds parcels of black pearls while snorkeling and is accused of smuggling.

Jul 6, 1987 - 30m
A group of delegates travel to Butterfly Island to attend a high-security conference. Mr. Burnside, the supervisor, gives his briefcase to Cassidy, but unexpected complications arise.

Jul 13, 1987 - 30m
Jackie hears unlikely stories from a gypsy woman.

Jul 20, 1987 - 30m
An unexploded naval mine has been found at Nursery Bay on Butterfly Island.

Jul 27, 1987 - 30m
Jackie risks her life to hide the new fix-it man's errors.

Aug 3, 1987 - 30m
The children discover a coral cave. A visiting executive endangers both his own life and Kristie's. Kristy and hotel guests are swept out to sea during a reef tour.

Aug 10, 1987 - 30m
After observing the relationship between Greg and Charlie, a runaway makes the decision to alter the course of his life.

Aug 17, 1987 - 30m
Kristy persuades a runaway to go back home.

Aug 24, 1987 - 30m
Greg answers a request for assistance and discovers Dennis suspended upside down from the mast of his boat. He learns that Dennis is an inexperienced sailor and has a tendency toward accidents.

Aug 31, 1987 - 30m
The island is placed under quarantine when guests are suspected of having cholera.