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Valdy plays an eccentric inventor/musician named Halibut Stu who is on a mission to foil the Russian whaling fleet. Stu is pursed, however, by two unco-ordinated men in dark suits who have other plans for him. Nick and John wind up running interference for their old friend while Relic, as usual, has devised a way to make a profit on the situation. A warm comedy-adventure spiced with some vintage Valdy. Guests: Bob Metcalfe as Short Suit; Ryan Stiles as Tall Suit; Valdy as Halibut Stu

When an insistent bank official arrives to seize the Persephone because of an outstanding loan payment, a desperate Nick, accompanied by Pat O'Gorman takes off in the boat to buy some time. Relic and the banker take up the chase, aided by a relctant Con. John, with the dangeros game of hide and seek through the narrow channels leading to a firey explosion which threatens disaster for all concerned. Guests: Lorne Kennedy as Morton Stanley; Ed Mitchell as Charlie

Everyone in town is enthralled with Molly's latest novel, which is a fictional account of life in Gibsons. They are so enthralled that they lose track of their regular day to day duties. Each is most excited by the larger than life depiction of the character who is based on him or herself. Their excitement grows when Hollywood director Mr. Palooka and his assistant Whitney come into town, they who are making a movie of the book and who seem to want to use the local person upon who the character is based to portray that character. As such, each person tries to act the way they see their self portrayed in the book. So they all happily sign the contract that Palooka places in front of them, all except Nick, who sees that the contract is not all it seems on the surface. When Nick convinces them all that they have basically signed their life away to Palooka, they have to come up with a way to regain their life back from him. They get some unexpected support in the matter.

A religious cult has set up camp on an island near Gibsons. Pat O'Gorman disappears from visiting friends in Vancouver, only to re-appear in the clutches of the cult. Pat's mind has apparently been wiped clean. Graham too evinces an unhealthy attraction to the cult, and there is ostensible nothing at all their friends at the Reach can do about it. Guests: Jillian Fargey as Keana; Page Fletcher as Jaff; Douglas Miller as Pol; Roman Podhora as Haffen

Relic and Nick Adonidas live on the west coast of Canada. The sale of alluvial wood to the sawmill brings so little money that the two "beach pirates" are dependent on ancillary business. The young Indian Jesse gets in the way of the beach pirates.

Relic is being miserable and selfish as usual. He won't donate to the charity Margaret is collecting for, and he leaves McLoskey stranded out on the rough water since he won't pay the $50 Relic wants for his help.

Relic has a new money-making scheme which involves offering local tours to visitors. When a marginally royal couple appear and express an interest, Relic borrows a small ferry and coerces Sal and Ceece into assisting him. The ferry runs aground and the troupe becomes stranded on an Island, to the delight of the regal English couple. Relic is not delighted and is desperate to escape, but is surprised by the explosive conclusion to this adventure. Guests: Kareen Zebroff as Lady Pamela; Dermot Hennelly as Lord Roger

Alekos, a young Greek man, arrives on Nick's doorstep, hoping for help to find his grandfather. While Alekos is enthusiastic and charming, he and Nick eventually have a difference of opinion and Alekos disappears. After his departure it is learnt the authorities are looking for a Greek ship-jumper. Nick and Sara attempt to save Alekos from deportation while Relic tries to profit from helping the immigration officer find his man. Guests: Xen as Alekos; Kevin McNulty as McNab