
The Secret Life of Us Episode Rating Graph
Jul 2001 - Dec 2005

Jul 2001 - Dec 2005
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The Secret Life of Us is an Australian television drama series about the lives of 20-30 somethings living in the early 2000s.
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S1 Ep9
10.0
3rd Sep 2001
We are not the sum of our life experiences, but the beneficiary of others' shared experiences. When everyone bonds over life's many ups and downs they begin to understand each other more, breaking down some barriers to share a formative and enlightening time together.
S1 Ep8
9.3
27th Aug 2001
Can we define ourselves by what we do, how we do it, or by whatothers believe we should be? Kelly explores multiple relationship questionaires and realises how people define themselves according to their romantic expectations. Jason and Gabrielle rock the foundations with their bitter breakup and Alex becomes very much caught up in the middle.
S3 Ep19
9.0
14th Jul 2003
Evan declares war on a literary critic. Richie receives a royalty cheque so big he doesn't know how to spend it
S3 Ep12
9.0
19th May 2003
Evan feels very guilty about Kelly's attack. Miranda says goodbye to Chloe as Tidy lets a young boy die.
S1 Ep18
9.0
29th Oct 2001
When you're young you feel invincible. Alex has mixed feelings about Evan - feeling confused and betrayed. Miranda gets set for opening night of her show just as Richie movies out of the flat.
S1 Ep7
9.0
20th Aug 2001
When there's a fork in the road - which path should you take? Richie's head is spinning after his encounter with Simon and feels his life is heading in a new direction. Jason deals with the consequences of a major indiscretion. Evan becomes increasingly entranced by Carmen and jealousy ruins Sam and Will's plans for an indulgent day in bed.
S4 Ep12
8.5
24th Mar 2005
When Adam is confronted by an angry client at the brokerage firm, he is forced to question the nature of his work. He did everything that was reasonably expected of him. But did he do enough? Meanwhile, Justin and Adam form an unexpected bond when they share a night from hell.
S1 Ep6
8.3
13th Aug 2001
The only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected. Richie finally gives into temptation and desire, acting out a surpise sexual encounter with Simon.
S1 Ep5
8.3
6th Aug 2001
The unspoken rules of a relationship define an understanding between two people. But when those rules are compromised and push comes to shove the consequences can be ruinous. Sam saves Will from an embarrassing and unprecendented performance with a surprising confrontation.
S1 Ep4
8.3
30th Jul 2001
There are some things one has to endure alone - without the helop of friends or family. But it is this experience that informs one of the loyalty that exists around them - and just who to trust when the chips are down. Richie shines in the celebrity of an actor's life while Will realises he has to stand alone.
S4 Ep15
8.0
23rd Nov 2005
Adam is tempted by an illegal offer in the workplace. Stuart is propositioned by Zelko's 18-year-old sister, while Kelly tries to help Corey cope with the possible end of his playing career.
S4 Ep14
8.0
16th Nov 2005
Jeff invites Simon to meet his parents, but what should be a sweet night ends in a fight. Jeff thinks Simon is acting like his father, Simon thinks he is acting like a child. Is this the end of the rainbow? Or will they work it out? Lucy finds herself becoming drawn into the personal troubles of the father of one of her students. Bree is disturbed when Justin makes a play for her mum.
S4 Ep13
8.0
9th Nov 2005
Nikki has a one-night stand with a mysterious guy and, to her surprise, she can't stop thinking about him. But her new love is giving away very little about himself. When Nikki starts doing her own investigations into what his story is, she may be in for quite a shock. Meanwhile, Lucy asks Stu to help her look for wedding locations. But is Stu falling for Lucy? and can he make the leap from the Friends Ladder? And why is Kelly concerned about the safety of her footy player boyfriend, Corey.
S4 Ep8
8.0
24th Feb 2005
It looks like Kelly is getting exactly what she always wanted — but is her dream about to be shattered? Having longed for Frank to go public with their steamy affair, Kelly is initially delighted when he takes her to his best friend's 40th birthday bash. But it's at the party that Kelly soon finds herself wondering whether Frank really is the right man for her. Is the age difference between them simply too great for it to work? Meanwhile, the guys back at the St Kilda apartment block are busy doing some male bonding over a friendly game of cards. Old wounds come to life when Lucy and Nikki attend a reunion dinner, and Bree is overjoyed when Jeff invites her to the opening of a new bar — until she realises he only has eyes for Simon.
S4 Ep6
8.0
3rd Feb 2005
Evan makes a life-changing decision: he decides that the time has come to leave the St Kilda apartment block that has been his home for so many years. Meanwhile, Kelly is still having serious doubts about her boyfriend, Frank, and her place in his heart. And what on Earth is going on between Bree and her gay co-worker, Jeff?
S4 Ep5
8.0
27th Jan 2005
Evan is preparing for the launch of his new book, Sometimes Life, when an ex-girlfriend returns. Suddenly, his relationship with Jemima isn't looking so rock solid. Has Evan, the once-notorious commitment-phobe, returned to his old ways? Meanwhile, Lucy is troubled by her racy dreams and Bree has developed a crush on a co-worker — who's gay. As for Kelly, she's wondering if she's become addicted to her new love, Frank.
S4 Ep4
8.0
20th Jan 2005
Evan and Jemima's relationship is going from strength to strength, spurring Evan into making an unprecedented proposal. Kellie's got sex on the brain and it's affecting her studies. A dud anniversary gift prompts Lucy to call off her wedding. Christian decides it's time for Stu to purge his ex-girlfriend from his system.
S4 Ep1
4.0
18th Feb 2004
Kelly and Evan have had it with new the tenants upstairs (Adam, Lucy and Nikki). If they're not hogging the communal washing machine, then they're monopolising the hot water system. And Lucy's cat Orlando keeps making unsolicited visits to their flat. But every time Kelly tries to talk to them she gets the door slammed in her face. Just what is their problem? High proximity equals high tension, with communication breakdowns happening in all corners. When the tenants discover they are sharing Orlando's fleas, Kelly declares war!
S4 Ep2
4.0
25th Feb 2004
The accidental 'catslaughter' of Orlando is weighing heavily on Kelly's mind. Lucy tries to prepare Piers' case for Immigration, but things are looking shaky. Stu is incensed that his ex, Karen has 'stolen' Buddha and enlists Christian on a retrieval mission. Conflict between the flats rises but Kelly is determined to restore harmony between them.
S1 Ep11
6.5
10th Sep 2001
Love strikes joy into your heart and then strikes a fatal blow. Gabrielle's arguments with Jason hit an all time low. Alex has a soul searching perspective on love and decides to embrace the single, independent life. And Carmen and Evan's relationship falls on hard times.
S1 Ep12
6.5
17th Sep 2001
After the bomb's been dropped you have to deal with the fallout. Will gets stoned and forces himself on an unsuspecting Sam. Eric invites Alex on an innocent weekend away but has ulterior motivies and Evan becomes delusional about his relationship with Carmen.
S1 Ep15
7.0
8th Oct 2001
You can't always get what you want. Will has ideas about Richie's newfound sexuality and begins to devlop a complex. Evan turns over a new leaf and decides to go without sex for a while. Jason's jealous over Mac and Gabrielle continues to grow.
S1 Ep20
7.0
12th Nov 2001
Richie finally embraces the gay scene. Evan submits a revealing aarticle to a street newspaper and "outs" RIchie in the process. Will has a reality check, determined to live life to the full.
S3 Ep6
7.0
17th Mar 2003
Alex's decision to move to London with Rex is cemented by a poor report from one of the senior surgeons at her hospital, despite the fact he has never operated with her. Evan helps organise a farewell party for the couple while Kelly stands back, distraught that her best friend is leaving. The farewell do is a perfect night for the happy couple and they make the impromptu decision to tie the knot in a low key ceremony on the oft used roof of their apartment building. The episode also features a confession by Miranda to her boss Chloe, and Richie battling to deal with life as an out-of-work actor.
S3 Ep8
7.0
7th Mar 2003
Gabrielle discovers Tidy's secret past and Christian welcomes an old girlfriend back from overseas.Evan gets fired from his job.Chloe moves in to Miranda's apartment.
S3 Ep15
7.0
9th Jun 2003
The boys head off on a fishing expedition, where Evan and Christian clash over George. A little girl changes Kelly's life.
S3 Ep17
7.0
30th Jun 2003
Gabrielle's career hits crisis point. George discovers how Evan really feels about her.
S3 Ep18
7.0
7th Jul 2003
Gabrielle finally realises what she really wants. Evan and Chloe help Kelly run for student council.
S3 Ep20
7.0
28th Jul 2003
Evan has thrown away his book but he still can't write, the old patterns remain. Meanwhile, Richie is shocked when Simon kicks him out of the flat. The two friends join forces and sink a few jars as they debate what the return of Saturn has done to their lives. As one drink merges into another, the boys find themselves somewhere they would never have expected. After months of struggle, Kelly's academic horizons expand when she gets 19 out of 20 for a university essay. Suddenly, she finds herself considering things she never thought possible. Gabrielle finds herself in murky water when she decides to go for pre-selection at the local Federal seat. It seems like the job is hers, if she wants it - but it seems too easy, too quick. Meanwhile, Tidy encounters his first love, the woman he left the priesthood for, the woman who until one week ago was his sister-in-law. Torn between the past and the present, Tidy makes a big decision about his future. In the middle of all this chaos - Alex arrives home
S4 Ep7
7.0
17th Feb 2005
Adam is rattled when Nikki lands a job at his work. Kelly faces a tough decision over who should move in
S4 Ep9
7.0
3rd Mar 2005
They're the best of mates, but will their friendship survive the revelation of a shock secret? It all looks set to change between Christian and Stu when Christian makes a startling confession. Speaking of secrets, Lucy discovers the real nature of Adam and Nikki's relationship. Kelly, meanwhile, has doubts about her lecturer and lover, Frank, and will Bree accept that Jeff will never be interested in her?
S4 Ep10
7.0
10th Mar 2005
Despite the fact that she dumped him, and now has a new man in her life, Kelly is still under the impression that she and her former uni lecturer lover, Frank, can enjoy a good working relationship. As if! Frank obviously intends to make life as difficult as he can for Kelly. Meanwhile, Lucy's fiancé pays her a surprise visit. But her happiness is short-lived after she finds out the real reason behind his trip. Elsewhere, Nikki makes a shock discovery about Adam, and Justin tells Bree something he's never told anyone.
S4 Ep11
7.0
17th Mar 2005
Kelly enters Corey's football world and learns a whole new set of rules. It's one thing to get her head around the game but the social aspect of the game gets her insecurities mounting, especially when she meets Corey's ex, a glamorous model. Kelly ends up having a nasty fight with Corey. Is it all over? Speaking of insecurities, Simon realises that dating a younger man has its drawbacks. He's feeling old before his time now that he's seeing the younger Jeff. Meanwhile, Bree's shoplifting addiction is exposed.
S1 Ep3
7.3
23rd Jul 2001
Facing the truth isnt always easy- is it better to live in denial or to seek a suitable distraction? Gabrielle and Jason live upstairs, but as Jason struggles under the weight of his profession as a lawyer will he marry Gabrielle for all the wrong reasons? Alex, a successful doctor, is plagued by insecurities as flatmate Evan continues to write his novel. Into their lives bounces the eternal optimist Kelly with plenty to share.
S1 Ep1
7.3
16th Jul 2001
Meet Miranda, RIchie, Will, Alex, Evan, Kelly, Jason and Gabrielle - flatmates, friends, lovers they are all searching for life's often elusive treasures - a fulfillment of love, sex, money and success. Their shared experience in a St Kilda apartment building begins a shared journey of discovery, deception and delight as Evan embarks on writing his first novel despite omnipresent distraction and inevitable setbacks. (Part 1 of 2)
S1 Ep2
7.3
16th Jul 2001
Meet Miranda, RIchie, Will, Alex, Evan, Kelly, Jason and Gabrielle - flatmates, friends, lovers they are all searching for life's often elusive treasures - a fulfillment of love, sex, money and success. Their shared experience in a St Kilda apartment building begins a shared journey of discovery, deception and delight as Evan embarks on writing his first novel despite omnipresent distraction and inevitable setbacks. (Part 2 of 2)
S1 Ep3
7.3
23rd Jul 2001
Facing the truth isnt always easy- is it better to live in denial or to seek a suitable distraction? Gabrielle and Jason live upstairs, but as Jason struggles under the weight of his profession as a lawyer will he marry Gabrielle for all the wrong reasons? Alex, a successful doctor, is plagued by insecurities as flatmate Evan continues to write his novel. Into their lives bounces the eternal optimist Kelly with plenty to share.
S1 Ep4
8.3
30th Jul 2001
There are some things one has to endure alone - without the helop of friends or family. But it is this experience that informs one of the loyalty that exists around them - and just who to trust when the chips are down. Richie shines in the celebrity of an actor's life while Will realises he has to stand alone.
S1 Ep5
8.3
6th Aug 2001
The unspoken rules of a relationship define an understanding between two people. But when those rules are compromised and push comes to shove the consequences can be ruinous. Sam saves Will from an embarrassing and unprecendented performance with a surprising confrontation.
S1 Ep6
8.3
13th Aug 2001
The only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected. Richie finally gives into temptation and desire, acting out a surpise sexual encounter with Simon.
S1 Ep7
9.0
20th Aug 2001
When there's a fork in the road - which path should you take? Richie's head is spinning after his encounter with Simon and feels his life is heading in a new direction. Jason deals with the consequences of a major indiscretion. Evan becomes increasingly entranced by Carmen and jealousy ruins Sam and Will's plans for an indulgent day in bed.
S1 Ep8
9.3
27th Aug 2001
Can we define ourselves by what we do, how we do it, or by whatothers believe we should be? Kelly explores multiple relationship questionaires and realises how people define themselves according to their romantic expectations. Jason and Gabrielle rock the foundations with their bitter breakup and Alex becomes very much caught up in the middle.
S1 Ep9
10.0
3rd Sep 2001
We are not the sum of our life experiences, but the beneficiary of others' shared experiences. When everyone bonds over life's many ups and downs they begin to understand each other more, breaking down some barriers to share a formative and enlightening time together.
S1 Ep10
8.0
3rd Sep 2001
In a state of limbo, one's instincts cease working - instead of moving forward, one remains stuck to the ground. Richie strugles with his encounter with Simon and eventually confides in Will. Jason and Gabrielle finalise their situation.
S1 Ep11
6.5
10th Sep 2001
Love strikes joy into your heart and then strikes a fatal blow. Gabrielle's arguments with Jason hit an all time low. Alex has a soul searching perspective on love and decides to embrace the single, independent life. And Carmen and Evan's relationship falls on hard times.
S1 Ep12
6.5
17th Sep 2001
After the bomb's been dropped you have to deal with the fallout. Will gets stoned and forces himself on an unsuspecting Sam. Eric invites Alex on an innocent weekend away but has ulterior motivies and Evan becomes delusional about his relationship with Carmen.
S1 Ep13
8.0
24th Sep 2001
Once you release a secret you can never get it back. Alex explores the possiblilty of a flirtation with Miranda's friend Pandora, rousing the vouyer in Evan. Eric becomes the centre of an almost fatal emergency. Richie takes an interest in newcomer Brad and Jason takes charge of his destiny, moving to a place of his own.
S1 Ep14
8.0
1st Oct 2001
Habits are are funny things... offering us distraction and comfort - but from what? Will offeres a lifeline to Sam in an attempt to ease her woes, but their relationshipis far from sunny. Gabrielle gets a lift from her affair with Mac but will the tide of romance turn? And Alex steps up and takes control of her romantic life once more.
S1 Ep15
7.0
8th Oct 2001
You can't always get what you want. Will has ideas about Richie's newfound sexuality and begins to devlop a complex. Evan turns over a new leaf and decides to go without sex for a while. Jason's jealous over Mac and Gabrielle continues to grow.
S1 Ep16
15th Oct 2001
Alex and Evan give into tempation but whats the aftereffect? Kelly in inspired and meets a man and Richie finally tells Miranda the truth...but at what cost?
S1 Ep17
8.0
22nd Oct 2001
There's no time to look back when everything lies ahead of you. Richie deals with the aftershock of his encounter with Brad. Will seeks comfort in Sam's company and the ramifications of Alex and Evan's drug imparied moment are explored.
S1 Ep18
9.0
29th Oct 2001
When you're young you feel invincible. Alex has mixed feelings about Evan - feeling confused and betrayed. Miranda gets set for opening night of her show just as Richie movies out of the flat.
S1 Ep19
5th Nov 2001
LIfe is short, play hard. But life can be way too short... Gabrielle keeps the pressure on Alex reffusing to let her off the hook. Richie turns down a role when he learns the character is gay.
S1 Ep20
7.0
12th Nov 2001
Richie finally embraces the gay scene. Evan submits a revealing aarticle to a street newspaper and "outs" RIchie in the process. Will has a reality check, determined to live life to the full.
S1 Ep21
8.0
19th Nov 2001
Suddenly everything is different. Alex breaks out with a huge announcement which usets an stuns Evan. Kelly and her new boyfriend take things slowly and Gabrielle decides to move on from her high- powered career.
S1 Ep22
8.0
26th Nov 2001
How do we know when it's now or never? Richie feels uncomfortable when Brad wants him to experiment sexually with another gay couple. Miranda and Will are becoming very close, and she's slowly letting Richie back into her life. Meanwhile, Evan is accepted into the Writer's Colony in New York.