What are the best episodes of SeaChange?

The best rated episodes of SeaChange are: Bonfire of the VCRs - S3E4 rated 10.0, Magic in the Moonlight - S4E2 rated 9.0, Half-Life - S3E13 rated 9.0, To Thine Own Self Be Relatively True - S3E12 rated 9.0, Love in the time of Coleridge - S3E11 rated 9.0, I Name Thee Bay of Pearls - S3E8 rated 9.0, Pipeline - S3E5 rated 9.0, Hungi Jury - S3E3 rated 9.0, Kitty Litter - S2E11 rated 9.0, Manna From Heaven - S2E8 rated 9.0

What are the worst episodes of SeaChange?

The lowest rated episodes of SeaChange are: Checks and Balances - S3E10 rated 6.3, Something Rich and Strange - S1E1 rated 7.1, Full Fathom Five - S1E2 rated 7.3, Hope and Heartbreak - S4E5 rated 7.4, Vaya Con Dios to All That - S2E2 rated 7.5, Perchance to Dream - S1E12 rated 7.6, If Fish Could Fly - S2E1 rated 7.8, Not Such Great Expectations - S2E10 rated 7.8, Other People's Opinions - S2E12 rated 7.8, Stormy Weather - S1E7 rated 8.0

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Best Episodes of SeaChange

Bonfire of the VCRs
S3 Ep4
10.0
17th Sep 2000
After Max and Carmen's affair, Carmen goes to the city for a job interview. The whole town thinks he took advantage of her and shuns him. Laura has no idea though. Bob convinces the town to boycott Port Deakin, causing Phrani to be at a loss for supplies. The town has to pitch in to help. Morton Tregonning is the only person who Max thinks can help - with a vision of the Robert James Jelly Tunnel connecting Port Deakin and Pearl Bay - much better than a bridge!Bob is sucked in and cancels the boycott. Sergeant Grey meets a group of hippies who are fighting over Television. The leader is Harold's nephew. In a court battle, Laura is put to the test. Carmen returns, deciding to take the job because she knows Max really loves Laura
Magic in the Moonlight
S4 Ep2
9.0
13th Aug 2019
Laura tries to convince Miranda to keep her newborn baby. Fin reveals his romantic side to Miranda during the full moon. Laura is shunned by the people of Pearl Bay after she orders Ben to close his pub.
Half-Life
S3 Ep13
9.0
9th Dec 2000
While Laura suffers the fallout of a cancelled wedding, 'The Oyster' - publishing anti-nuclear material - is seized. Max and Phrani conjure a plan to keep the newspaper in print but Morton Tregonning prepares to open the nuclear waste dump regardless...just as soon as the tunnel is completed. After protesting at the tunnel site, Miranda and Craig are arrested for trespassing. When Laura learns all police and legal authority in town are Morton's Port Deakin stooges - including her new co-worker, Port Deakin magistrate, Tucker - she is angered. Feeling utterly powerless, Laura quits her position as magistrate, deciding to defend Miranda and Craig herself. Tucker's bias and corrupted self ensure the case will be impossible to win until Max discovers an anomaly which saves the day...but not the fate of the town. As the ends of the tunnel come close to connecting, the locals pray for a miracle...which comes in the form of a natural disaster courtesy of an enexpected source...Meredith. Frust
To Thine Own Self Be Relatively True
S3 Ep12
9.0
2nd Dec 2000
Laura desperately wants to be honest with Warwick about her night with Max, but the moment constantly eludes her. To compound on her anxiety, Jack, distraught since Trudi left him, refers to Laura as the 'good', faithful sister. Work is no help either. Barry Boston and his ex-lover, Ari, are in battle trading accusations of deception and passionless love. With the rocky Jelly marriage creating bad PR, Morton threatens Heather into supporting Bob to keep face. However, newly independent Heather can not be swayed and throws her support behind the new candidate on the block - Meredith. To add to Bob's woes Craig goes through a sexual crisis, closely observed by a bemused Miranda. Yet despite the setbacks, Bob's campaign rolls on with Morton in the driving seat. Max's investigations reveal Morton plans to turn Pearl Bay into a nucelar wastedump! An incredulous Bob goes public and withdraws his nomination. Meanwhile poor Karen bravely accepts her fate as the 'dude bride' at her forthcoming
Love in the time of Coleridge
S3 Ep11
9.0
26th Nov 2000
While Laura's on a one way track to the altar, Maxs announces he has accepted a lucrative job with an international newspaper and will be leaving Pearl Bay - and Laura - behind. Of all things, a trivia night question causes Max to reassess his life. Max is reminded of his likeness to the mariner in Colerdige's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', who shot an albatross, his potential saviour. In other words, Max realises he should stop making a habit of sabotaging his own happiness. Meanwhile, Bob launches his campaign with Morton at the reigns. Mr Jelly receives female attention from his forward image consultant, Astrid Moore, prompting Bob to warn Heather she'll let a tiger out to play if she doesn't take him back. Heather knows Bob couldn't cheat on him no more than she could on him. Her theory is proved when a terrified Bob bails out a restaurant toilet window to escape Astrid's advances. Trudi finds herself in court...as Vietnamese interpreter. As the case unravels, the defendant is
I Name Thee Bay of Pearls
S3 Ep8
9.0
5th Nov 2000
Laura's mother, June, arrives in town during a geriatric traffic crime spree. June's suspiciously sudden appearance is more of an inconvenience than a pleasure for Laura, who is too caught up in her own life to sense her mother's sadness. When Laura eventually discovers her father's declining health has forced June to place him into respite care, she is forced to reassess her priorities. Max begins to spend more time with his father and his friends, learning of Pearl Bay's real, great, textured history. However, Bob has his own interpretation of the town's past and plans to turn Pearl Bay into Ye Olde Pearl Bay : a sure-fire tourism hit. Max plays along with Bob's redundant plan for his own entertainment. When judgement day arrives and the city tourist agents descend on the town, instead of letting Bob hang himself, Max turns an inevitable disastrous slide show into a tribute to the older citizens of Pearl Bay. Meanwhile Harold feels the grip of old age tightening. His frustration is w
Pipeline
S3 Ep5
9.0
8th Oct 2000
The new court reviewer, Warwick Munro takes an instant delight to Laura and they start dating. Max tries to stop them but to no avail. Angus gets in big when he pretends to have a surfing company to impress legend Mark Richards. The town TRY to help and when Angus' surfboard is stolen he will go to great lengths to get it back. As Bob is sucked into Mortons plans he has little idea what lies in store...
Hungi Jury
S3 Ep3
9.0
10th Sep 2000
Laura joins the Women's Auxilary to be a part of the town's women. Meredith and Karen try to stop her, but she won't. The newly elected president - Vicki Drury, wife of Dave, is opposed to Heather and her ""minions"" - Phrani and the like, but Laura joins anyway. Angus discovers he is too predictable and changes his timetable, causing Kevin to get into all sorts of troubles. Max and Carmen go on a stakeout but it ends up turning into a night of love.
Kitty Litter
S2 Ep11
9.0
5th Sep 1999
Harold's estranged wife comes up in court over custody of a cat her and her neighbour share.The ownership of the cat has to be temporarily moved for the case but as people shift the cat, it ends with allergic Max. VERY pregnant Trudi is living with Jack, which means Laura won't allow the kids over there, causing more arguments between the Gibsons. Ultimately, Laura does not resolve her differences, but a very drunk and tired Max falls asleep on Laura's bed.
Manna From Heaven
S2 Ep8
9.0
15th Aug 1999
An ominous dream of Kevin's looks like coming true when a mysterious woman arrives in Pearl Bay; Meredith's phenomenal memory fails her; and the locals hide a guilty secret from the past.
The Fellowship of the Suit
S1 Ep5
9.0
7th Jun 1998
Laura's sister, Trudi, visits Pearl Bay to heal the rift caused by her affair with Jack. Her attention is diverted to Dan who may well fall for her charm as every other male in town appears to have.
Mother of all Dilemmas
S4 Ep3
8.8
20th Aug 2019
Miranda's world is rocked when her half-sister makes a surprise return to Pearl Bay. Laura is heartbroken over Anna's plans to adopt baby Joe.
The Accidental Activist
S1 Ep10
8.8
12th Jul 1998
Laura is introduced to the magic of Brabey Point - a local 'parking spot' where legend has it, strange things happen - especially when it comes to romance.
Law and Order
S2 Ep13
8.7
19th Sep 1999
Conflicts are overflowing in the town. The courthouse is being closed, Meredith doesn't know what to do, everyone wants to know about Laura and Max and the list goes on. Without warning, the town knows everything. In a revelating meeting, the town's secrets are all brought out. Heather and Meredith tell all and Trudi reveals her baby isn't Jack's. Meredith begins a seige at the courthouse, where the town's residents inside say a gunwomen is holding them hostage. Laura stays in her office thinking it is real while Karen, Angus, Max and a small group of our favourite's sit in the courtroom enjoying a sing-a-long. When the demands are met, the only problem is to get away with it. Karen decides to leave Pearl Bay and travel, much to Angus' dismay. Phrani and Kevin become closer and Bob and Bucket blow up the bridge. The town waits for the aftermath, not sure what it will mean

Worst Episodes of SeaChange

Checks and Balances
S3 Ep10
6.3
19th Nov 2000
Kevin is acting strangely. He heads out of town without Phrani, won't speak more than three words at once and most worrying of all...he's wearing slacks. Phrani's worrying is appeased when Kevin's sister, country singer Suzy, arrives in Pearl Bay to claim their recently dead father's silver guitar. The case ends up before Laura where Suzy's adamant belief her Dad was a member of the ""Master's Apprentices"" is challenged...and eventually proven correct, resulting in a cliff side tribute concert. Laura is reluctant to spread the news of her impending marriage but she is keen to sever all legal ties with Jack. However, when Jack pays Laura what he owes, she is left feeling unexpectedly hollow. Karen, too, is eager to even the scales. After Karen reveals her continental infidelity to Angus, she inisists he has an affair to compensate...while Meredith has her own way to keep Harold on his toes. Construction work finally begins on the tunnel site, arousing Max's curiousity. When Max doesn't k
Something Rich and Strange
S1 Ep1
7.1
10th May 1998
In one day successful city lawyer, Laura Gibson's world falls apart. Laura grabs at a position as magistrate in a small coastal town and with two bewildered kids in tow sets off to change their lives forever.
Full Fathom Five
S1 Ep2
7.3
17th May 1998
Laura's first days in Pearl Bay are a far cry from life in the city she has left behind. As the new magistrate she flounders, ill-equipped to deal with the idiosyncrasies of local residents.
Hope and Heartbreak
S4 Ep5
7.4
3rd Sep 2019
Miranda is desperate to hide her romantic past from Fin. Laura helps Ben mend his broken heart and rediscover his love of Pearl Bay. Kevin's dreams come true when a past love returns to Pearl Bay.
Vaya Con Dios to All That
S2 Ep2
7.5
4th Jul 1999
Laura and Dan grapple with their relationship while Rupert embarks on a campaign to get his parents back together.
Perchance to Dream
S1 Ep12
7.6
26th Jul 1998
Old feelings reawaken in all the Gibsons, exacerbated when Laura is offered a tempting job by her old firm.
If Fish Could Fly
S2 Ep1
7.8
28th Jun 1999
Post-mortems on a Pearl Bay storm leave Laura facing a legal quandary and Bob Jelly with an invitation to quit.
Not Such Great Expectations
S2 Ep10
7.8
29th Aug 1999
It's vocational guidance time for the younger citizens of Pearl Bay. Bob wants Craig to follow his footsteps into the glorious career that is real estate.
Other People's Opinions
S2 Ep12
7.8
12th Sep 1999
Speculation about Phrani occurs, when her old ""friend"" arrives in town and stories fly everywhere. Love between Max and Laura and Angus and Karen (along with Phrani and Kevin) are the main factors of the episode while the town learn that they have to live their own lives and not be worried about other people's opinions
Stormy Weather
S1 Ep7
8.0
21st Jun 1998
With the kids away in camp, Laura's thoughts turn to a quiet dinner with Diver Dan until Dan's wife turns up suddenly in Pearl Bay.
My Own Sweetheart
S1 Ep8
8.0
28th Jun 1998
Laura becomes increasingly convinced that she is living alone in a world made of couples - the arrival of an invitation to the annual magistrate's dinner-dance spurs her to bite the bullet and invite Dan.
Balls and Friggin' Good Luck
S1 Ep9
8.0
5th Jul 1998
The death of a teenage boy on a road is investigated and the whole town is distressed. Rupert is trying to do a project on His Favourite Thing but doesn't know what to do. Jules feels she is responsible for Jerome's death, as do his mother and Rupert. Dan tries to help Rupert but sparks up fights with the whole town when he gets drunk. The inquest discovers Jerome killed himself and Rupert and Dan bond.
Sink or Swim
S2 Ep4
8.0
18th Jul 1999
Bob Jelly's community bank goes belly upwards and Bob faces the same fate.
Head For Water
S2 Ep5
8.0
25th Jul 1999
While the town wallows in grief, Bob tries to think up a name for the new pool. Angus has lost his sandbar, Max has lost Elena, Carmen has lost her child and Bucket has lost his dog - Alfonso Domenico Jones, the towns main grief. As they learn to deal with what they're facing, the citizens of Pearl Bay clash on right and wrong.

SeaChange Episode Guide

Something Rich and Strange
S1 Ep1
7.1
10th May 1998
In one day successful city lawyer, Laura Gibson's world falls apart. Laura grabs at a position as magistrate in a small coastal town and with two bewildered kids in tow sets off to change their lives forever.
Full Fathom Five
S1 Ep2
7.3
17th May 1998
Laura's first days in Pearl Bay are a far cry from life in the city she has left behind. As the new magistrate she flounders, ill-equipped to deal with the idiosyncrasies of local residents.
A Matter of Taste
S1 Ep3
8.3
24th May 1998
Meredith's niece, Carmen, breezes into town and announces she's not only pregnant but also facing criminal charges for obtaining goods by deception as a restaurant reviewer.
The Official Story
S1 Ep4
8.5
31st May 1998
Laura's puzzled by the town's attempts to guide her judgement when faced in court by an admired resident who turns out to have a very shady past.
The Fellowship of the Suit
S1 Ep5
9.0
7th Jun 1998
Laura's sister, Trudi, visits Pearl Bay to heal the rift caused by her affair with Jack. Her attention is diverted to Dan who may well fall for her charm as every other male in town appears to have.
One of the Gang
S1 Ep6
8.5
14th Jun 1998
Diver Dan gives Laura some tips on how to become accepted in Pearl Bay, but Laura decides that in court she has to be her own woman.
Stormy Weather
S1 Ep7
8.0
21st Jun 1998
With the kids away in camp, Laura's thoughts turn to a quiet dinner with Diver Dan until Dan's wife turns up suddenly in Pearl Bay.
My Own Sweetheart
S1 Ep8
8.0
28th Jun 1998
Laura becomes increasingly convinced that she is living alone in a world made of couples - the arrival of an invitation to the annual magistrate's dinner-dance spurs her to bite the bullet and invite Dan.
Balls and Friggin' Good Luck
S1 Ep9
8.0
5th Jul 1998
The death of a teenage boy on a road is investigated and the whole town is distressed. Rupert is trying to do a project on His Favourite Thing but doesn't know what to do. Jules feels she is responsible for Jerome's death, as do his mother and Rupert. Dan tries to help Rupert but sparks up fights with the whole town when he gets drunk. The inquest discovers Jerome killed himself and Rupert and Dan bond.
The Accidental Activist
S1 Ep10
8.8
12th Jul 1998
Laura is introduced to the magic of Brabey Point - a local 'parking spot' where legend has it, strange things happen - especially when it comes to romance.
Love Me or Leave Me
S1 Ep11
8.5
19th Jul 1998
Justice is played out on stage by the Pearl Bay Dramatic Society and in Laura's courtroom.
Perchance to Dream
S1 Ep12
7.6
26th Jul 1998
Old feelings reawaken in all the Gibsons, exacerbated when Laura is offered a tempting job by her old firm.
Sex, Death and Bridges
S1 Ep13
8.6
2nd Aug 1998
Pearl Bay is going to change forever. Bob's dream to open Pearl Bay to the outside world is about to be realised.

SeaChange is a popular Australian television show that ran for 39 episodes from 1998 to 2000 on the ABC. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long and Kerry Armstrong. The director was Michael Carson. Filming was based at Barwon Heads, Victoria and St Leonards, Victoria, both locations being on the Bellarine Peninsula. A number of streets in the St Leonards Sea Change Estate have since been named to acknowledge some of the characters of the series. Many scenes were also filmed in Williamstown, including the exterior of the Williamstown Life Saving Club, which became the court house of Pearl Bay.

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