Offspring (season 4)

Offspring series 4
Country of origin Australia
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network Network Ten
Original release 22 May (2013-05-22) – 14 August 2013 (2013-08-14)
Season chronology

The fourth season of Offspring, an Australian drama television series, premiered on 22 May 2013 on Network TEN.[1] The season concluded 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.[2]

Cast

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateAustralian viewers
(millions)
401"Outside of the Comfort Zone"Emma FreemanDebra Oswald22 May 2013 (2013-05-22)0.868[4]
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 2013 (2013-05-29)0.798[5]
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 2013 (2013-06-05)0.737[6]
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 2013 (2013-06-12)0.847[7]
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 2013 (2013-06-19)0.770[8]
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 2013 (2013-06-26)0.583[9]
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 2013 (2013-07-03)0.696[10]
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 2013 (2013-07-10)0.711[11]
Nina and Patrick play hooky from a counseling 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 2013 (2013-07-17)0.625[12]
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 2013 (2013-07-24)0.723[13]
Billie's cheating ways affect her way of living and fears telling Mick about it.
5011"Dialing Up the Crazy"Jennifer PerrottMichael Lucas31 July 2013 (2013-07-31)0.874[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 2013 (2013-08-07)1.057[15]
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 2013 (2013-08-14)1.106[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.

Ratings

Episode Title Original airdate Overnight Viewers Consolidated Viewers Nightly Rank Adjusted Rank
1 "Outside of the Comfort Zone" 22 May 2013 0.868[4] 1.017[17] 12[4] 7[17]
2 "Second Chances" 29 May 2013 0.798[5] 0.983[18] 12[5] 9[18]
3 "Truth Time" 5 June 2013 0.737[6] 0.933[19] 12[6] 9[19]
4 "Keeping it in the Family" 12 June 2013 0.847[7] 1.013[20] 10[7] 8[20]
5 "The Things We Do for Love" 19 June 2013 0.770[8] 0.911[21] 13[8] 10[21]
6 "Difficulty" 26 June 2013 0.583[9] 0.674[22] 16[9] 15[22]
7 "Smoking Situations" 3 July 2013 0.696[10] 0.837[23] 18[10] 12[23]
8 "Freaking the Freak Out" 10 July 2013 0.711[11] 0.873[24] 10[11] 8[24]
9 "Numbing the Pain" 17 July 2013 0.625[12] 0.789[25] 16[12] 12[25]
10 "Matters of the Heart" 24 July 2013 0.723[13] 0.894[26] 14[13] 10[26]
11 "Dialing Up the Crazy" 31 July 2013 0.874[14] 1.023[27] 9[14] 7[27]
12 "Goodbye Patrick" 7 August 2013 1.057[15] 1.202[28] 4[15] 4[28]
13 "The Bond Between Sisters" 14 August 2013 1.106[16] 1.244[29] 3[16] 2[29]

Figures are OzTAM Data for the 5 City Metro areas. Overnight - Live broadcast and recordings viewed the same night. Consolidated - Live broadcast and recordings viewed within the following seven days.

References

  1. ↑ Knox, David (1 May 2013). "Returning: Offspring". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Knox, David (6 July 2010). "Three way drama tussle?". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
  3. ↑ Knox, David (28 May 2013). "Look who’s acting in Offspring this week…". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
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  10. 1 2 3 Knox, David (4 July 2013). "Wednesday 3 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  11. 1 2 3 Knox, David (11 July 2013). "Wednesday 10 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
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  13. 1 2 3 Knox, David (25 July 2013). "Wednesday 24 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
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  21. 1 2 Knox, David (27 June 2013). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 19 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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  23. 1 2 Knox, David (11 July 2013). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 3 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
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  27. 1 2 Knox, David (8 August 2013). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 31 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
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