Offspring (season 4)

Offspring series 4
Country of origin Australia
No. of episodes 13
Broadcast
Original channel Network Ten
Original run 22 May 2013 – 14 August 2013
Home video release
DVD release date September 4, 2013[1]

The fourth series of Offspring, an Australian drama television series, will premiere on May 22, 2013 on Network TEN.[2] The season will conclude after 13 episodes. Offspring is the story of the impossible loves of 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman (Asher Keddie), and her fabulously messy family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life.[3]

Cast

Regular

Recurring

Guest starring

Special guest starring

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Australian viewers
401"Outside of the Comfort Zone"Emma FreemanDebra Oswald22 May 20130.868[5]
As Billie struggles with Nina's pregnancy, Patrick and Nina prepare for parenthood. Meanwhile, a new arrival at the hospitals sends hearts fluttering.
412"Second Chances"Emma FreemanJonathan Gavin29 May 20130.798[6]
Eloise is revealed to be the person that dobbed Patrick in for substance abuse. Billie buys Darcy's real estate business.
423"Truth Time"Emma FreemanChristine Bartlett & Michael Lucas5 June 20130.737[7]
Nina and Patrick try to solve their problems without resorting to sex, at the same time as Nina’s forced to tell Patrick the truth about Eloise. Plus, Darcy and Cherie have a big announcement.
434"Keeping It in the Family"Shirley BarrettMichael Lucas12 June 20130.847[8]
Tension runs high between Nina and Darcy as he prepares for his road trip with Cherie. Also, Jimmy tries to keep it in the family by applying for a job as Billie’s real estate underling.
445"The Things We Do for Love"Shirley BarrettDebra Oswald19 June 20130.770[9]
Nina is confronted by the nature of Eloise’s crush. Billie insists she and Mick meet the press as a power couple and Jimmy’s inspired by a new business venture.
456"Difficulty"Ben ChessellSamantha Strauss26 June 20130.647[10]
Nina and Patrick deal with a rather difficult house guest as Billie attempts to cover her business woes.
467"Smoking Situations"Ben ChessellLeon Ford3 July 20130.696[11]
Nina meets Patrick and Kate's father. Geraldine forces Philip to partake in marijuana with her. The article about Billie and Mick has come out in the paper.
478"Freaking the Freak Out"Kate DennisMichael Lucas10 July 20130.711[12]
Nina and Patrick play hooky from a counselling session and then Nina is caught. Kate meets up with her abusive ex-boyfriend. Nina attends a counselling session alone. Billie is freaked out by Mick's popularity and her inability to find a new job.
489"Numbing the Pain"Kate DennisJonathan Gavin17 July 20130.625[13]
Nina's pregnancy is put in jeopardy when she cannot feel the baby and Billy gets drunk after quitting her new job and makes a huge mistake.
4910"Matters of the Heart"Jennifer PerrottDebra Oswald, Jonathan Gavin & Charlie Garber24 July 20130.723[14]
Billie's cheating ways affect her way of living and fears telling Mick about it.
5011"Dialing Up the Crazy"Jennifer PerrottMichael Lucas31 July 20130.874[14]
The Proudmans implode after Nina's phone picks up Nina's confessions over the family's past. Meanwhile, Billie goes drinking with Eloise.
5112"Goodbye Patrick"Emma FreemanJonathan Gavin7 August 20131.057[15]
One of the most powerful Offspring episodes in the series: Nina's replacement Obstetrician arrives and an unsettling nature immediately forms, as Nina prepares for Maternity leave. Billie is still on 'the edge' trying to connect with both Mick and Nina but with failed attempts. Nina has an unexpected Baby Shower with her family and friends. However after a tragic accident the entire family gets a shock as one of their own dies.
5213"The Bond Between Sisters"Emma FreemanDebra Oswald14 August 20131.106[16]
Patrick's funeral is held with an emotional Nina, Billie accompanies her to a hotel that she and Patrick were planning of staying. But the day turns dramatic when Nina gives birth to a baby girl.

References

  1. ↑ "Offspring – Season 4 – DVD, DVD Genres, Drama/Romance". JB HI-FI. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Returning: Offspring". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "Three way drama tussle?". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "Look who’s acting in Offspring this week…". TV Tonight. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  5. ↑ Knox, David (23 May 2013). "Wednesday 22 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  6. ↑ Knox, David (30 May 2013). "Wednesday 29 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  7. ↑ Knox, David (6 June 2013). "Wednesday 5 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  8. ↑ Knox, David (13 June 2013). "Wednesday 12 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  9. ↑ Knox, David (20 June 2013). "Wednesday 19 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  10. ↑ Knox, David (27 June 2013). "Wednesday 26 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  11. ↑ Knox, David (4 July 2013). "Wednesday 3 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  12. ↑ Knox, David (11 July 2013). "Wednesday 10 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  13. ↑ Knox, David (18 July 2013). "Wednesday 17 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Knox, David (25 July 2013). "Wednesday 24 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  15. ↑ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/08/wednesday-7-august-2013.html
  16. ↑ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/08/wednesday-14-august-2013.html