Winners & Losers (season 4)

Winners & Losers (season 4)

Season 4, Part One DVD
Country of origin Australia
No. of episodes 26[1]
Broadcast
Original channel Seven
Original airing 1 July 2014
Home video release

DVD release

Region 4 4 December 2014[2]
(Part 1)

The fourth season of the television drama series Winners & Losers will air in two parts on the Seven Network in Australia. Season 4A – comprising 13 episodes – began airing on 1 July 2014 and concluded airing on 23 September 2014, while Season 4B – comprising 13 episodes – will begin airing in June 2015. Season four began immediately after the conclusion of the third season. Season four follows the lives of Jenny, Bec, Sophie, Frances and Sam two months on from the discovery that Frances is pregnant. Filming for the season began in February 2014 and wrapped in November 2014.[3]

Production

On 19 December 2013, it was announced that Seven had renewed Winners & Losers for a fourth season, set to air in 2014.[4]

Julie McGauran, the head of Drama at Seven stated, "Winners & Losers is a show everyone loves working on. The contemporary vibe allows for great storytelling against a backdrop everyone can relate to. There's so much in store for our favourite girls as we follow them through triumph, tragedy and everything in between."

A fourth season was confirmed on 19 December 2013.[4] A nine-month production commenced in Melbourne in February 2014.[4] The first scripts for season four were delivered on 10 February 2014.[5] The table read for season four was held on 25 February 2014.[6] Filming for the fourth season began on 3 March 2014 and wrapped on 19 November 2014.[3]

TV Week announced that season four, like season three, would be split into two batches of 13 episodes with the first half to air at the end of 2014 and the second half to air at the beginning of 2015.

Plot

This season is about having it all. Despite everything they've been through, Bec, Sophie, Jenny, Frances and Sam are as close as they've ever been to having the three key areas of life – love, work and home – firing on all cylinders. But when relationships, friendships, careers and aspirations are all tested, the girls will question if it is even possible to have it all? And if it is, do they really want it?

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

  • Jacob Holt as Cory Baxter (12 episodes)
  • Laurence Brewer as Jack Macauley (6 episodes)
  • Paul Moore as Wes Fitzpatrick (5 episodes)
  • Anne Phelan as Dot Gross (5 episodes)
  • Anna Samson as Hayley Baxter (4 episodes)
  • James Saunders as Pete Reeves (3 episodes)
  • Katherine Tonkin as Nicole Jacobs (2 episodes)

Guest cast

Casting

Former General Hospital actor, Nathin Butler joined the series as Sam's brother Luke MacKenzie.[7] Melissa Howard appeared in two episodes as Cassie Gormley, the ex-girlfriend of Gabe Reynolds.[8] Former City Homicide actress, Katherine Tonkin was cast as Nicole Jacobs.[9] While Dieter Brummer reprised his role of Jason Ross, the "right-guy wrong-time" ex of Bec Gilbert.[10] Laurence Brewer portrays Jack Macauley, a new doctor at the hospital.[11] Former Stingers actor, James Saunders appeared as "P-Dog" Pete Reeves in August.[12] Laura Gordon joined the series as Carla's sister, Isobel "Izzy" Hughes.[13] Jack Pearson will reprise his role of Patrick Gross.[14]

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Australian viewers
711"Two Out of Three Ain't Bad"Pino AmentaEmma Gordon1 July 20141.097[15]
Frances decides to keep the baby and tells the girls about it. After a failed pregnancy test, Carla and Doug both begin noticing symptoms of her bipolar. Jenny and Gabe's new apartment is not what they make it out to be and Gabe's ex, Cassie tries to contact him. Bec's seemingly happy life in Singapore is not what it is cracked up to be. Bridget begins working as Frances' personal assistant. Sam finds Adam's ex, Hayley and their son, Cory and delivers them the life insurance cheque. After a drunken game, Sophie and Luke have sex and continue with a "friends with benefits" arrangement.
722"Shadow of a Doubt"Pino AmentaEloise Healey8 July 20141.005[16]
Jenny tells Gabe to meet up with Cassie for closure. Sam learns that Hayley has taken the cheque and gone to Thailand, leaving Cory by himself. Frances has her first ultrasound and is thrown out of her depth when she has to look after Aalivyah. When Doug and Carla visit Singapore, they discover a very lonely Bec. Sophie notices Luke's scar and is shocked to discover that he was stabbed during a hostage situation. Brian has trouble with Trish living in Switzerland. Sam, Luke and Sophie decide to let Cory move into the share house with them.
733"No Woman Is an Island"Peter CarstairsKirsty Fisher15 July 20141.101[17]
Sophie throws Luke a birthday party and admits she is in love with him. Jenny becomes jealous over Cassie and Gabe bonding over their dog Barney, however when he is put down, Jenny feels more secure in her relationship. Frances attends a father's group after refusing to go to anti-natal classes. Bec connects with Ava, an ex-pat in Singapore. Doug and Carla benefit from some of the symptoms of her bipolar disorder. Sam discovers she got the nursing unit manager position at the Westmore. Cory and Brian bond when Cory is forced to stay at the Gross house. Luke asks Sophie to be his date to the B&S ball.
744"An Ass of You and Me"Peter CarstairsTrent Roberts22 July 20141.044[18]
Bec discovers that Jason is going to court for marijuana possession. Frances refuses to accept Bridget's theory that she is suffering from baby brains. Luke invites Gabe and Jenny to the B&S Ball. When Wes is called in for a job interview, he is forced to leave Aalivyah with Cory. Sam's first day as NUM does not go to plan as Carla steps down as the head of Emergency. Sophie learns that Luke was once married when unknowingly talking to his ex-wife, Megan. Cory and Sam move in with Brian. Sophie and Luke agree to let Jenny move into Sam's room. Bec and Jason kiss.
755"The Easy Way Out"Jean-Pierre MignonRene Zandveld29 July 20140.911[19]
Jenny moves into the share house early to help Sophie discontinue her sexual relationship with Luke. After waking up in Jason's bed, Bec admits to Carla that they had sex. Gabe plans a special night for his and Jenny's four month anniversary. Doug and Carla go on a diet to help them fall pregnant. The new trauma surgeon, Jack Macauley wins over Doug, Sophie and Sam. Brian talks some sense into Cory when he believes Sam does not want him to live with her anymore. Frances collapses in court and after being rushed to hospital, she is forced to have emergency surgery. Bec decides to end her relationship with Ryan.
766"Ctrl-Alt-Delete"Jean-Pierre MignonEmma Gordon5 August 20141.012[20]
Sam suspects that Cory is looking at porn, but when she gets Doug to talk to him, they discover he is trying to find his mum. Frances is asked out on a date by her client, P-Dog Pete and decides that she will tell Zach about the baby eventually. Jenny learns that Gabe was a bully in high school. Luke is jealous when Sophie and Jack attend a function together, where she is given the opportunity to have her scar removed. Bec breaks up with Ryan and the truth about her affair with Jason causes a rift between her and Jenny. Carla discovers she is pregnant.
777"The New Me"Pino AmentaNicky Arnall12 August 20140.902[21]

Carolyn returns to Renwood and tells Bec that Callum has a drug addiction. Frances begins to feel uncomfortable when Pete suggests that they decide on a couple name. Jenny goes to a dinner with Gabe's family and realises how important Judaism is to him. Sophie and Jack grow closer after they spend the day together, with what they were doing determined by the flipping of a coin. The Gross family pressure Sam into improving her social life. Carla and Doug bond with Frances and Pete. Bec decides to leave to help get Callum settled.

Final appearance of Zoe Tuckwell-Smith as Bec Gilbert
788"Rock and a Hard Place"Pino AmentaEloise Healey19 August 20140.990[22]
Trish informs the Gross family that Deidre has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Sam organises breast checks for all the girls and later, a fundraiser to help find a cure. Jenny has a difficult decision to make when she learns she may have the breast cancer gene. Frances is mortified by the prospect of embarrassment when she learns that Pete's new obsession is with magic tricks. Sophie tries to get time off to go to Vietnam with Jack, but wonders whether she is making the right decision when she grows jealous of Luke's new fling, Brooke. Sam has a one-night stand with plastic surgeon, Xavier.
799"Who Run the World?"Ian GilmourAlix Beane26 August 20141.003[23]
Jenny learns that she has the breast cancer gene and decides to undergo a double mastectomy. Sam threatens Xavier with a sexual harassment lawsuit if persists with his discriminatory behaviour against her. With Jack in Vietnam, Sophie tries to avoid the awkwardness between her and Luke. Frances learns that she is having a baby girl and is forced to turn to the internet for parenting tips. Carla's sister Izzy arrives to complete a midwifery course. Doug worries when Harrison comes home from a friend's house in a dress. Bridget organises a dinner to apologise for her behaviour.
8010"Terms and Conditions"Ian GilmourTrent Roberts2 September 20140.925[24]
Carla is heartbroken when she suffers a miscarriage. Izzy and Luke grow closer after a day together, and she asks him out on a date. Frances continues to laugh in the face of traditional motherhood as Bridget tries to create a nursery replicated to Frances'. Jenny and Gabe organise a weekend away as she anxiously prepares for her operation. Sophie seeks solace in Luke's arm after comforting Carla. Sam and Doug organise Cory a corporate box at an AFL game for his birthday and are shocked to discover Hayley at their house when they return home.
8111"So Long, Farewell"Fiona BanksRene Zandveld9 September 20140.879[25]
The day of Jenny's double mastectomy arrives and causes angst among the ladies. Sam learns that Hayley was a drug addict when she discovers Cory is going back to stay with her. Izzy asks the girls if she can hook up with Luke. Sophie is caught in a love triangle when Jack returns from Vietnam and Luke admits his true feelings. Frances tries to avoid Carla. Jenny undergoes her operation and is worried when Gabe isn't at her bedside when she awakens. Having trouble dealing with the loss of her baby, Carla hits rock bottom and attempts to commit suicide.
8212"Same, Same, but Different"Fiona BanksNicky Arnall16 September 20140.966[26]
One month has passed and the girls want everything to be the same, despite the fact they couldn’t be more different. Frances treats the ladies to a day at a spa in lieu of a baby shower. Sophie is guilt-ridden after Jack says he loves her and then breaks up with her. Sam pines over Cory’s departure and decides to stay on at the Gross house with Brian. Jenny feels that her relationship has deteriorated since her operation and she makes the decision to break up with Gabe. Carla is released from the mental institution and asks Izzy to stay on after Doug tries to distance himself.
8313"When You Least Expect It"Pino AmentaEloise Healey23 September 20141.041[27]
While interviewing for a replacement, Frances goes into labour and delivers her daughter, George. Carla and Doug look into adoption and after feeling bad for them, Izzy offers to be a surrogate. Sophie tries to battle her growing romantic feelings for Luke. Sam and Cory are taken hostage by Hayley in a barn, and after she lets them leave, Hayley sets it on fire and dies. Jenny discovers a half-naked Gabe on her doorstep and after a day of bonding, they reconcile. Frances learns Zach had another stroke and will never recover or know his daughter. After trying to save Hayley from the fire, Luke collapses.
Part 2
8414Pino AmentaAlix Beane[28]June 2015
8919"Now the Rain Is Gone"[29]Alix Beane[29]2015
9222"Through the Looking Glass"[30]Nicky Arnall[30]2015

Ratings

Episode Title Original airdate Overnight Viewers Consolidated Viewers Nightly Rank Adjusted Rank
4-01 Two Out of Three Ain't Bad 1 July 2014 0.941[15] 1.097[15] 9[15] 7[15]
4-02 Shadow of a Doubt 8 July 2014 0.867[16] 1.005[16] 9[16] 7[16]
4-03 No Woman is an Island 15 July 2014 0.952[17] 1.101[17] 10[17] 8[17]
4-04 An Ass of You and Me 22 July 2014 0.860[18] 1.044[18] 11[18] 9[18]
4-05 The Easy Way Out 29 July 2014 0.768[19] 0.911[19] 11[19] 9[19]
4-06 Ctrl-Alt-Delete 5 August 2014 0.848[20] 1.012[20] 10[20] 8[20]
4-07 The New Me 12 August 2014 0.725[31] 0.902[21] 11[31] 9[21]
4-08 Rock and a Hard Place 19 August 2014 0.782[32] 0.991[22] 8[32] 7[22]
4-09 Who Run the World? 26 August 2014 0.820[33] 1.003[23] 8[33] 6[23]
4-10 Terms and Conditions 2 September 2014 0.770[34] 0.925[24] 9[34] 8[24]
4-11 So Long, Farewell 9 September 2014 0.730[35] 0.879[25] 12[35] 8[25]
4-12 Same, Same, but Different 16 September 2014 0.839[36] 0.966[26] 8[36] 7[26]
4-13 When You Least Expect It 23 September 2014 0.993[37] 1.041[27] 8[37] 7[27]
4-14 TBA 2015
4-15 TBA
4-16 TBA
4-17 TBA
4-18 TBA
4-19 Now the Rain is Gone
4-20 TBA
4-21 TBA
4-22 Through the Looking Glass
4-23 TBA
4-24 TBA
4-25 TBA
4-26 TBA

DVD release

Winners & Losers - Season 4: Part One
Set details Special features
  • 13 episodes
  • 3-disc set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  •  M 
    (recommended for mature audiences: mature themes and sexual references)
  • Behind the Scenes
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
— — 4 December 2014[2]

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