January 17, 1988
Episode 0 of Season 1 premiered on January 17, 1988
January 18, 1988
Floss’ attempts to avert the death foretold by the tarot cards seem to have been in vain. Meanwhile, Frank’s clash with Fisher thr...Read more
January 19, 1988
Bobby and Fisher clash over her decision to re-enrol at school, while Martin bungles an attempt to seduce Carly.
January 20, 1988
Things do not go smoothly for the Fletcher kids on their first day at school. Bobby and Carly’s harmless revenge on Lance and Mart...Read more
January 21, 1988
Roo thwarts Alf and Ailsa’s plans for a romantic dinner. Meanwhile, Frank and Roo realise they share more than an interest in music.
January 22, 1988
Roo and Alf attempt to conceal their evening arrangements from each other. Meanwhile, Neville makes a startling discovery when a p...Read more
January 25, 1988
Lance and Martin’s prank places Fisher in an embarrassing predicament.
January 26, 1988
Celia’s persistent matchmaking forces Alf to make a decision about Ailsa, while Tom unearths startling details of Carly’s family background.
January 27, 1988
A stray dog divides the Fletcher household; Tom is alarmed when he learns how Carly got hold of the money.
January 28, 1988
The truce between Fisher and Tom is short-lived, while Ailsa finds an unlikely confidante for her woes.
January 29, 1988
Tom and Pippa face an agonising decision, while Lynn makes some dramatic allegations against Fisher.
February 1, 1988
Lynn makes a remarkable new friend on the run; Carly’s snobbishness causes a few tense moments in the Fletcher household.
February 2, 1988
Lance and Martin’s practical joke turns sour, while Lynn insists on a few changes around the Pappas farm.
February 3, 1988
Lance auditions for a place in the band, while Carly takes up karate.
February 4, 1988
Sally hatches a scheme to bring Lynn back, while Nico begins to display some alarming symptoms.
February 5, 1988
Nico and Lynn are finally cornered, while Floss tries to save Mrs Pappas from the terror tactics of small-town vigilantes.
February 8, 1988
Battle lines are drawn as pro and anti-Nico factions are mobilised. Fisher tries to extract a compromising confession from Lynn.
February 9, 1988
Lynn comes to the rescue when Bobby faces expulsion from school. Meanwhile, Tom woos Celia over to the pro-Nico camp.
February 10, 1988
Pippa faces the spectre of death in the wake of her shock discovery. Alf teases Frank about his amorous exploits.
February 11, 1988
Roo uses her wiles to manipulate Frank and Alf. Meanwhile, Steven helps Carly wriggle out of Martin’s clutches.
February 12, 1988
Sally is on the run from the law, while Fisher and Alf clash bitterly.
February 15, 1988
Nico’s efforts to make peace with Fisher backfire. Meanwhile, Roo resolves to probe Ailsa’s mysterious past.
February 16, 1988
Fingers are pointed in the wake of Jessie’s poisoning.
February 17, 1988
Roo resorts to burglary in her attempts to discredit Ailsa.
February 18, 1988
Fisher recruits the Fletchers in a scheme to trap the baiter. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin concoct an outrageous plan to beat the alcohol ban.
February 19, 1988
Tensions explode into violence as Bobby comes to Ailsa’s defence. Meanwhile, Alf lays down the law to Roo.
February 22, 1988
Roo destroys the engagement party with a shattering revelation about Ailsa.
February 23, 1988
Floss’ decision to face her estranged son has unforeseen consequences.
February 24, 1988
Steven takes lessons in the Lance and Martin school of seduction.
February 25, 1988
Alf makes a snap decision about Roo’s future, while the Fletchers are mystified by Lance’s eccentric domestic arrangements.
February 26, 1988
There are several surprise performances at the Variety Night. Meanwhile, Ailsa faces her critics.
February 29, 1988
Floss is not prepared for the antics of her young grandson. Meanwhile, Celia spies Ailsa and Fisher having an intimate chat.
March 1, 1988
Floss faces exposure when she is forced to speak to her estranged son on the phone. Lance and Martin try to conceal their home-brewing operation.
March 2, 1988
Carly’s hysterical reaction to Martin’s advances suggests that all is not well. Tom and Pippa share a romantic interlude.
March 3, 1988
Carly struggles to exorcise the ghosts of her traumatic experience. Fisher’s career prospects receive a setback.
March 4, 1988
An infuriated Lynn lets a cat out of the bag. Meanwhile, Barlow catches Steven and Sandra staying late after school.
March 7, 1988
Malicious gossip spreads when Carly’s terrible secret is revealed. Meanwhile, there are angry clashes in the Fletcher household ov...Read more
March 8, 1988
Lance and Martin defy Barlow, while Carly faces her critics.
March 9, 1988
The spectre of domestic violence returns to haunt Ailsa as Sandra pleads for help. Meanwhile, Celia tries to kick the gossip habit.
March 10, 1988
Steven turns sleuth in his efforts to nail Barlow. Meanwhile, Ben exposes Neville and Floss as frauds.
March 11, 1988
There is a surprise twist in the search for the Summer Bay nut. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin try to sober up Fisher’s drunken cat.
March 14, 1988
Sandra desperately tries to conceal the evidence of her latest thrashing.
March 15, 1988
Barlow’s vendetta against the Fletcher’s escalates, while Lance and Martin reveal their latest money-making scheme.
March 16, 1988
Pippa receives a sinister visitor, while Celia lets her hair down in the line of duty.
March 17, 1988
Celia finds herself the target of Summer Bay gossip. Meanwhile, the lid blows on Lance and Martin’s home brew operation.
March 18, 1988
The kids defy the wowsers and proceed with the dance plans.
March 21, 1988
Tom finds a new venue for the dance, while Sandra revolts against her father.
March 22, 1988
A surprise guest arrives a Steven’s birthday party.
March 23, 1988
Ailsa intervenes to save Sandra as Barlow begins to lose control.
March 24, 1988
Lance and Martin excavate an unsuspecting victim’s yard in search of buried treasure.
March 25, 1988
Fisher unwittingly drives a wedge between Ailsa and Alf.
March 28, 1988
Scott turns up to claim his missing son, while Fisher threatens to resign.
March 29, 1988
Floss and Neville turn Scott’s front lawn into a shambles, while Sandra tries to enlist Steven’s help in an unscrupulous scheme.
March 30, 1988
Lance and Martin devise an illicit money-making scheme.
March 31, 1988
Lance and Martin pay a high price for silence as their scam is exposed.
April 1, 1988
Carly challenges Lynn to eat meat on Good Friday. Meanwhile, Sandra is determined to provide the authorities with evidence of child abuse.
April 4, 1988
Barlow plays the injured party as Sandra presses charges. Steven and Sandra face the painful prospect of separation.
April 5, 1988
Ailsa puts her plan into action, while Bobby tries to glamorize herself.
April 6, 1988
Carly seeks solace while the dance rages.
April 7, 1988
Celia is determined to nail the Fletchers this time, while Roo’s ill-timed return causes friction and embarrassment.
April 8, 1988
Floss and Neville recruit the entire town in a play to get Pippa off the hook. Meanwhile, Roo receives some devastating news.
April 11, 1988
Roo breaks the bad news to her city boyfriend.
April 12, 1988
Ailsa smells a rat when Roo returns to Summer Bay, while Lynn closes her mind to the truth about her father.
April 13, 1988
Lynn faces her wily, deceitful father, while Roo outlines her devious plans for Frank.
April 14, 1988
Treachery lures Sandra back into the family home, while Lance and Martin invade someone else’s territory.
April 15, 1988
There is a violent showdown at gunpoint.
April 18, 1988
Sandra tries to come to terms with the aftermath of the showdown, while Fisher strives to make anti-Fletcher capital out of the tragedy.
April 19, 1988
Steven and Sandra have their first date, while Floss spurns the carnival lifestyle.
April 20, 1988
Samuels taunts Steven, while Lance comes to the rescue when Neville faces eviction.
April 21, 1988
Carly resists pressure to tread the boards, fearing all contact with men. Meanwhile, Frank is falling further under Roo’s influence.
April 22, 1988
Celia is not above blackmail in her efforts to rehabilitate Carly. Meanwhile, Roo and Bobby clash over Frank.
April 25, 1988
Anzac Day heralds upheaval in the Fletcher household.
April 26, 1988
Danny’s cruel taunting revives painful memories for Celia.
April 27, 1988
Danny calls Pippa’s bluff in a vicious and calculating way.
April 28, 1988
Tom and Pippa clash bitterly over Danny.
April 29, 1988
Steven comes further under Samuels’ influence, while Roo carefully baits her trap for Frank.
May 2, 1988
Roo’s trap springs shut, Sally turns matchmaker and Tom and Pippa squabble.
May 3, 1988
Ailsa risks a bitter rift when she opposes Alf over Frank.
May 4, 1988
The tension between Tom and Pippa reaches a peak when Danny attempts suicide.
May 5, 1988
Danny finds an outlet for his frustration, while Alf and Ailsa’s engagement is in doubt.
May 6, 1988
Samuels intervenes to instill new confidence in Danny, while Roo puts stage two of her plan into action.
May 9, 1988
Roo enlists Celia in her scheme and presents Frank with a dramatic fait accompli.
May 10, 1988
Neville strikes a sly bargain with his son, while Bobby is provoked by Samuels’ sexist taunts.
May 11, 1988
Alf is confronted by a four-man delegation, while Bobby turns triathelete.
May 12, 1988
Bobby is haunted by Floss’ fatal premonition, while Frank drags Roo out of school to make a jubilant announcement.
May 13, 1988
Bobby stuns Ailsa with a confession.
May 16, 1988
Ailsa takes drastic steps to keep Bobby in Summer Bay, while Pippa receives flowers from a sinister source.
May 17, 1988
There is little reaction to Alf and Ailsa’s shock news. Meanwhile, Carly prepares to wow an unsuspecting Foley at the cast party.
May 18, 1988
Carly feels humiliated when she overhears a conversation.
May 19, 1988
Floss and Neville turn their hands to marriage guidance, while Alf and Ailsa clash over Bobby’s sullen behaviour.
May 20, 1988
Floss describes her vivid and terrifying premonition. Meanwhile, Fisher catches Carly and Foley in a compromising situation.
May 23, 1988
Bobby takes desperate measures to put paid to Floss’ prediction. Meanwhile, Lance and Martin get the wrong end of the stick.
May 24, 1988
Neville lays down the law about arson. Meanwhile, the tide of public feeling turns against Foley.
May 25, 1988
Lance and Martin set a trap, with Lance as bait. Pippa has a disturbing encounter with a stranger.
May 26, 1988
There is friction over Steven’s demanding training program.
May 27, 1988
The Summer Bay nutter is cornered at last and makes touching amends to Nico.
May 30, 1988
There is friction within the Fletcher family as Nico makes himself at home. Meanwhile, battle lines are drawn as Steven stands up to Samuels’ tyranny.
May 31, 1988
Steven triumphs over Samuels with a bold ultimatum. Meanwhile, Frank finds himself in a difficult situation when Nico elects himself best man.
June 1, 1988
The seeds of rebellion are sown as Celia takes charge of “The Mikado”.
June 2, 1988
Pippa tries to save Nico from an angry Frank. Meanwhile, emotional blackmail is used in an attempt to entice Nico back home.
June 3, 1988
Tom and Frank compete against each other for the same job. Bobby searches for evidence to prove that Frank is the victim of of Roo’s treachery.
June 6, 1988
Roo schemes to destroy Frank’s friendship with Bobby. Celia is outraged by Floss’ efforts to update “The Mikado”.
June 7, 1988
Aunt Morag sweeps into town bringing trouble in her wake. Bobby makes a desperate last-ditch attempt to expose Roo’s vicious machinations.
June 8, 1988
Brett Macklin turns up to make claims on Roo’s baby. Lance and Martin’s plans for Frank’s buck night end in catastrophe.
June 9, 1988
Roo wrestles with her conscience as her wedding day dawns.
June 10, 1988
Frank fights for life on the operating table. Meanwhile, Roo takes flight as Summer Bay turns its back on her.
June 13, 1988
Morag tries to take control of Roo’s shattered life; Frank regains consciousness.
June 14, 1988
Celia sets out to rescue Roo from Morag’s clutches; Alf disowns his daughter.
June 15, 1988
Roo rebels against Brett’s tyranny. Meanwhile, Carly tries to con Fisher into letting her off school.
June 16, 1988
Carly is caught out basking in the reflected glory of her twin’s modelling triumph.
June 17, 1988
Lance and Martin enlist Narelle to boost Frank’s flagging morale. Who has anonymously returned the stolen money?
June 20, 1988
Carly and Bobby join forces to get their own back on Lance; Roo suffers for all her conniving.
June 21, 1988
Fisher is fearful of scandal when his ex-wife threatens to return to Summer Bay.
June 22, 1988
Carly’s twin throws herself at her sister’s mercy.
June 23, 1988
The girls endeavour to hide Carly’s twin sister from the rest of the family.
June 24, 1988
Bobby turns rebel. Meanwhile, there appears to be a sinister ulterior motive for Samantha’s presence in Summer Bay.
June 27, 1988
As Samantha is tracked down, hordes of cameramen descend on the caravan park; Carly’s father makes her an attractive business proposition.
June 28, 1988
Carly's father makes her an attractive business proposition.
June 29, 1988
Blinded by showbusiness glamour, Carly has become vain and selfish.
June 30, 1988
Ailsa risks her marriage in a desperate effort to bring Alf and Roo together. Celia is the hapless victim of Lance and Martin’s trickery.
July 1, 1988
An intimate dinner for two is less than relaxed for Barbara and Fisher. Meanwhile, courtroom trauma looms for Roo.
July 4, 1988
Roo and Brett settle out of court but the baby’s future still seems far from secure.
July 5, 1988
Bobby is alarmed by a young surfie who claims to have intimate knowledge of her childhood pranks.
July 6, 1988
Roo bears the brunt of Frank’s fury; Carly’s scheming father interferes in Fletcher affairs.
July 7, 1988
Frank decides to act in his own interests for a change; Fisher is stunned to learn his son’s lethal secret.
July 8, 1988
Morag connives to further Brett’s interests, while Brett sets out to work on Alf and Celia.
July 11, 1988
There is embarrassment and confusion all round as Lance moves house. Meanwhile, Lynn’s real parents decide they want her back.
July 12, 1988
A film crew invades the Fletcher home; Lynn and Carly exploit the power of the press to fight the welfare system.
July 13, 1988
Carly connives to free herself of her escort during the modelling junket; Barbara betrays Alan’s terrible secret.
July 14, 1988
Carly uses Alan’s terrible secret to her own advantage; Brett Macklin arrives in Summer Bay to pursue his devious plan.
July 15, 1988
Carly pushes Tom too far in her selfish pursuit of glamour. Meanwhile, Narelle and Bobby decide to give Frank and Martin a taste of their own squalor.
July 18, 1988
Carly makes her modelling debut, unaware of events back in Summer Bay that could change her life forever.
July 19, 1988
Carly tries to deal with her family’s treachery. Meanwhile, one of Summer Bay’s favourite residents is suddenly taken ill.
July 20, 1988
Alan’s pranks cause further conflict with his father, while Carly is humiliated on a national television program.
July 21, 1988
Gordon Macklin arrives in Summer Bay determined to change the face of the town. Meanwhile, Ailsa makes Lance’s day with some exciting news.
July 22, 1988
Lance and Martin search feverishly for something they believe holds the key to their futures. Meanwhile, Frank is horrified to dis...Read more
July 25, 1988
Lance and Martin raid Russell’s place in search of the missing lottery ticket. Meanwhile, Ailsa recruits Frank to infiltrate the Macklin camp.
July 26, 1988
The scavengers come out of the woodwork as news of Lance’s lottery win spreads. Meanwhile, Matt and Carly face sudden separation.
July 27, 1988
Barbara suspects that Fisher is interested in more than friendship. Meanwhile, Lance’s mother cramps her son’s lifestyle.
July 28, 1988
Alan is determined to drive his father out of town, while Celia receives a pre-paid ticket to Tahiti.
July 29, 1988
Alan plays a malicious trump card in his plan to provoke his father to violence.
August 1, 1988
Fisher’s future is thrown into jeopardy by his malicious son, but Bobby has some information that could explain his actions.
August 2, 1988
Efforts to scare away Lance’s mother backfire badly. Meanwhile, Fisher gives his son food for thought.
August 3, 1988
Ideological differences threaten Ailsa’ and Alf’s marriage and Roo’s cunning plans don’t help matters.
August 4, 1988
Who is the beautiful woman on Frank’s arm at the Macklin cocktail party?
August 5, 1988
Brett finds himself attracted to Frank’s female companion, while Lance’s days as a sports car owner come to a sudden end.
August 8, 1988
Bobby receives a gift from an unknown admirer. Alf and Ailsa’s marriage is moving closer to breaking point.
August 9, 1988
Alan finally makes peace with his father. Bobby is pursued by an eligible bachelor.
August 10, 1988
Ailsa and Alf call an uneasy truce, while Narelle falls in love with a younger man.
August 11, 1988
Ailsa increases her opposition to the Macklin project, while Steven basks in his newfound glory.
August 12, 1988
Roo and Brett join forces to widen the rift between Alf and Ailsa.
August 15, 1988
Alf unwittingly delivers the final blow to his marriage. Martin decides he must part company with a wealthy friend.
August 16, 1988
Steven’s romantic exploits elevate him to a hero status. Meanwhile, one of Summer Bay’s long-standing residents decides she must leave town forever.
August 17, 1988
Bobby is determined to fight for Ailsa’s return and abuses Alf for his heartlessness. Meanwhile, Martin has a pleasant surprise.
August 18, 1988
Steven’s Uncle Philip visits Summer Bay. Bobby stumbles upon some frightening information.
August 19, 1988
Tom is terrified by what he has learned.
August 22, 1988
Pippa is in labour, but the family have just discovered that this will not be an easy birth.
August 23, 1988
Bobby and Alan head to the city to try to talk some sense into Ailsa.
August 24, 1988
Lynn returns to Summer Bay to visit a very special person. Meanwhile, Bobby and Alan’s friendship seems to deepen.
August 25, 1988
A vital young life hangs in the balance.
August 26, 1988
Bobby struggles with a moral dilemma.
August 29, 1988
Fisher fights to retain his composure at a highly unusual funeral.
August 30, 1988
While Bobby struggles with her loss, Fisher finally comes to terms with his late son’s rebellion.
August 31, 1988
Frank experiences feelings for Bobby that he didn’t know existed.
September 1, 1988
Bobby goes on a date with Brett Macklin.
September 2, 1988
Bobby and Frank admit their feelings for each other.
September 5, 1988
Ailsa tells Bobby the truth about Graham. Roo’s latest scheme backfires when she goes into labour.
September 6, 1988
The Macklin family converges on Summer Bay for the birth of Roo’s baby.
September 7, 1988
Bobby is jealous when Frank is called to the hospital to comfort Roo.
September 8, 1988
Alf heads off for a break in Tahiti.
September 9, 1988
Narelle continues to pursue Philip, but he is far more interested in Brett Macklin’s glamorous sister, Stacey.
September 12, 1988
Stacey confiscates Brett’s company car. Meanwhile, a cheat destroys Bobby’s chances of exam success.
September 13, 1988
Carly’s confession saves Bobby. Brett decides Roo isn’t fit to raise his daughter.
September 14, 1988
Roo tries to decide on Martha’s future after Brett issues her an ultimatum.
September 15, 1988
Celia summons Alf home to cope with the latest crisis.
September 16, 1988
Bobby finds a farewell letter from Ailsa and skips an exam to hurry to the city.
September 19, 1988
Alf returns to Summer Bay, demanding to know why his daughter has made such a heartless decision.
September 20, 1988
Roo breaks down and reveals to Alf the real reason for her decision.
September 21, 1988
Brett steals something precious from the Summer Bay hospital. Meanwhile, Philip suffers a devastating injury.
September 22, 1988
Alf swallows his pride and calls Ailsa in Singapore. Roo is on tenterhooks as Brett and Martha remain missing.
September 23, 1988
Romance is in the air as Ailsa and Alf renew their vows. Meanwhile, Colleen sets her sights on Fisher.
September 26, 1988
Roo discovers her daughter’s whereabouts, but her worries aren’t over yet.
September 27, 1988
Roo makes the hardest decision of her life. Lance is horrified by a new romance.
September 28, 1988
Strange things are taking place in a lonely old house on the edge of the town.
September 29, 1988
Sally wins an exciting prize, while Carly comes face to face with a fugitive.
September 30, 1988
Panic spreads through Summer Bay as a “lunatic’ roams free.
October 3, 1988
Sally misses out on the John Farnham concert, but will receive a visit from the star himself.
October 4, 1988
The residents of Summer Bay are excited about John Farnham’s impending visit.
October 5, 1988
A new man in town revives awful memories for Carly.
October 6, 1988
Steven promises to Carly to help nail Gary. Philip is unable to forgive Brett for ruining his career.
October 7, 1988
While Steven and Carly are trying to nail Gary, other people decide he’s a hero.
October 10, 1988
Bob tells Gary he could press charges against Carly and Steve.
October 11, 1988
Pippa feels she’s failed as a mother, and Carly discovers she’s made an awful mistake.
October 12, 1988
Stacey tries to hide her feelings for Philip by accepting a dinner date with Jeff.
October 13, 1988
Steven is concerned about Carly’s well-being. Meanwhile, someone breaks into the Macklin office, stealing Stacey’s cheque book.
October 14, 1988
A smooth talker charms several Summer Bay residents, but not everyone falls for his tricks.
October 17, 1988
Carly is deceived and Frank finds himself without a job.
October 18, 1988
Celia discovers Lance and Martin’s plans for a sleazy nightclub in the store.
October 19, 1988
Gary offers to tutor Carly, but study is the last thing on the couple’s minds.
October 20, 1988
Will Jeff provide Gary with an alibi for the night the cheques were stolen?
October 21, 1988
Carly is madly in love with Gary, but Stacey begins to suspect his motives.
October 24, 1988
Excitement mounts as the fun run approaches, but not everyone’s involvement is innocent.
October 25, 1988
Lance and Martin have a big night out, while Gary calls Stacey’s bluff.
October 26, 1988
Homes are ransacked while the fun run is underway.
October 27, 1988
Frank is devastated when Bobby is unable to remember him. Stacey and Philip decide to nail Gary.
October 28, 1988
Bobby accepts Frank’s romantic offer, while Stacey and Philip prod Celia for information.
October 31, 1988
There are mixed reactions to news of Bobby and Frank’s engagement.
November 1, 1988
There’s a new man in Roo’s life, but his identity is a mystery.
November 2, 1988
Stacey and Philip confront Gary Samuels, but he ignores their threats. Craig returns from the hospital.
November 3, 1988
The local paper prints a shocking story. Lance and Martin receive a nasty surprise.
November 4, 1988
Carly’s bitterness grows and Lance makes a shocking discovery.
November 7, 1988
Lance and Martin are scheming, while Carly tries more democratic means to deal with the Samuels brothers.
November 8, 1988
Gary Samuels smugly confronts his accusers, but who will have the last laugh?
November 9, 1988
Everyone in Summer Bay is looking for an alibi.
November 10, 1988
Frank and Bobby celebrate in style after their final exams. Meanwhile, Carly disposes of some vital evidence.
November 11, 1988
Tom and Pippa have differing views on Frank and Bobby’s future. Pippa hears a confession.
November 14, 1988
Martin devises a new money-making scheme. The truth about the cliff-top events is revealed.
November 15, 1988
Carly celebrates her 18th birthday.
November 16, 1988
Jeff Samuels faces up to the truth about his brother.
November 17, 1988
The Year 12 formal dance takes place.
November 18, 1988
Frank is not impressed when Ailsa males Bobby an offer. Meanwhile, Phil is devastated by some unwelcome news.
November 21, 1988
Alf finds it difficult to get close to Roo’s new boyfriend. Frank issues Bobby an ultimatum.
November 22, 1988
Pippa offers Frank some advice.
November 23, 1988
Sally’s eavesdropping brings only monetary good news to the Fletchers.
November 24, 1988
Stacey’s revelation does not have the desired effect. Miss Malloy has some disturbing news for Bobby.
November 25, 1988
Steven decides to help Carly who appears to be over her head in the city. Bobby’s devastating news makes her more determined to find out the truth.
November 28, 1988
Steven returns from his mission in the city, convinced that Carly is on a path of self-destruction. Bobby makes an unfounded accusation.
November 29, 1988
Roo and David’s relationship is hit on all sides by racism. Meanwhile, Alf makes a phone call that could reveal Bobby’s parentage.
November 30, 1988
Christmas at Summer Bay brings with it a myriad of emotions. Meanwhile, Carly’s expected arrival ends in disappointment.