Mon, Jan 3, 1977
The nurses and the young doctors of Albert Memorial rally to help a deeply wounded colleague. Denham is stunned by a surprise resignation. An invitation by one of the doctors thrills JoJo, but cynical toward men, Julie issues her a sober warning. Sister Scott tearfully admits to Helen an inability to love a man properly.
Wed, Jan 5, 1977
Edna worries about the financial strain Rosalie is putting on Bunny. Julie's nursing friend Kelly Jones begins work at Albert Memorial and thinks she recognizes another familiar face which she can't quite place. JoJo gets bad news regarding the surgeon's club dinner. As the hospital prepares for the arrival of millionaire Philip Winter, his assistant Hilary Templeton rejects one of the staff nurses. Ada begins to exhibit odd behavior.
Thu, Jan 6, 1977
Julie informs JoJo who will be taking her place at the surgeon's club dinner. JoJo has a word with Ada about her unusual behavior. Bunny and Edna are summoned to Denham's office for a mysterious meeting. Gail experiences a dizzy spell, and later, a much more serious medical crisis occurs elsewhere.
Fri, Jan 7, 1977
The staff in casualty work frantically to save a familiar face. Dr. Shaw tires of Philip Winter's lack of consideration, resulting in a battle with Hilary Templeton and an enormous loss to Albert Memorial. Jill makes a serious mistake in her honesty with Dr. Steele. Brian announces devastating news.
Mon, Jan 10, 1977
A tragedy helps Denham realize he and Laura need to make a decision about their marriage. Dr. Steele reports Ada's increasingly strange behavior. The arrival of wealthy tennis star Philip Winter creates tension within the staff as Winter callously rejects his assigned nurse. Feeling he's made a fool of her, JoJo refuses to cooperate with a doctor.
Wed, Jan 12, 1977
One of the Albert Memorial staff becomes a patient after being hit by a truck. A patron at Bunny's introduces herself as Julie's sister, but everything is not quite as it appears to be. Gail chastises Julie about her treatment of Greg. Dr. Steele has two women on his mind: Jill and Abbie.
Fri, Jan 14, 1977
Former patient Doreen Hill returns to the Albert as an employee and catches Dennis' eye. Steele has a proposal for Jill. Kelly receives kisses from two men, and answers one with a slap to his face. Hilary issues fair warning to a nurse, and on Philip's behalf, serves someone else their walking papers. A familiar face is rushed into casualty nearly beaten to death.
Thu, Jan 20, 1977
Paul bristles at Edna's persistent questions about his personal life. Gossip surrounding Gail spreads quickly at the Albert and at Bunny's. Greg persuades Julie to listen, but he says precisely the wrong thing. Jim unknowingly insults Gail. A despondent Carolyn reacts very badly to Philip's rejection.
Fri, Jan 21, 1977
Philip is rushed into surgery again. Hilary offers Carolyn sound advice and threatens Denham. Kelly thinks twice when asked to corroborate Philip's claims. Jill agrees to help Dr. Steele celebrate his birthday. Dr. Shaw receives a surprise dinner invitation along with a not too subtle bribe.
Mon, Jan 24, 1977
Shaw and Hilary hear about the latest disaster at the hospital, and Shaw has had enough of Philip Winter. Ghosts from Steele's past hurt Jill terribly. Philip offers Kelly the world. Doreen gets too close for Dennis' comfort. Paul suggests a night out with Edna. Kelly talks marriage with Craig.
Wed, Jan 26, 1977
The assassin forces a nurse at gunpoint to lead him to Dot. Jim confronts Gail about their problem. Maureen confides in Sister Scott her worries that Jim is deeply troubled by something. Laura needs to know if Brian and another doctor were lovers. Greg comforts Julie who must say a tearful goodbye.
Tue, Feb 1, 1977
Jim goes to Denham for advice about Paul, and Denham learns Paul's story from a colleague in Switzerland. JoJo advises Craig how he can keep Kelly at Albert Memorial, but he's incredulous at her suggestion. Hilary and Philip's business manager Mike Taylor make an announcement that has serious repercussions.
Wed, Feb 2, 1977
Edna criticizes Paul for being a coward. Julie begs Craig to change Kelly's mind. Mike attempts to keep Hilary from returning to Philip's clutches. With a little blackmail, Philip and Hilary make some semblance of amends, but it comes at a terrible price. Kelly accidentally overhears a threat of murder.
Thu, Feb 3, 1977
Craig challenges Dr. Collier during surgery. Ada and Gail clash over her refusal to address hospital rumors. Jill attempts to play matchmaker between a disinterested Helen and a boring Collier. Jim and Maureen speak seriously about the future of their marriage. Gail announces a major decision to Brian.
Tue, Feb 8, 1977
Maureen shocks Jim by admitting what she needs from him. Gail learns who her real friends are at Albert Memorial. Dennis gives Doreen the brush off and admits the reason why to Ada. Greg and Dennis meet pretty new nurse Tania Livingston. A delirious patient injures Laura in casualty. Craig is missing from rounds, and Hilary is desperate to find him.
Wed, Feb 9, 1977
Craig worries about Kelly and begs Scotty for an alibi. Doreen's overprotective brother Kenny comes looking for Dennis. JoJo asks one of the young doctors to share a luxury flat with her and Tania. The police arrive to question Craig, who fears being arrested for murder. Shaw and Collier grow increasingly concerned when the delirious patient from casualty takes a turn for the worse, and a feverish Laura collapses.
Thu, Feb 10, 1977
Helen tries desperately to contact Denham who has gone to see Toby in Melbourne. An offhand comment by Jill may help identify Laura's illness. Dennis' friend Martin Price applies for a job at the hospital. Inspector Stafford arrives at Albert Memorial to investigate a murder. Craig hopes Sister Scott will support the story he has concocted as an alibi.
Tue, Feb 15, 1977
Inspector Stafford interviews Sister Scott and proves a formidable opponent. Helen continues her efforts to contact Denham, as Laura's condition takes a decided turn for the worse. Scotty demands that Craig tell her the complete truth of what happened prior to the murder. A dazed and confused Kelly resurfaces.
Wed, Feb 16, 1977
Martin continues to make a fool of himself around Sister Scott and finds his first day in casualty to be a harrowing experience. Steele works overtime in the research lab trying to identify the mystery virus. Jim and Gail reach an understanding. Laura's condition takes another frightening turn, and a young doctor is seriously injured.
Tue, Feb 22, 1977
Jim suggests Dennis has a word with Martin about his future at Albert Memorial, but Martin insists he needs more time to adjust. Inspector Stafford calls Craig and Scotty to the police station for official questioning. Under pressure from Stafford, Craig makes an admission. Gail reaches a final decision and surprises Jim with one of her reasons.
Wed, Feb 23, 1977
The details of the murder become clearer to everyone involved. Dennis and Martin reach an agreement that might help salvage Martin's job. Edna interviews a bartender though she doesn't seem anxious to replace Paul. After learning its potential side effects, Laura refuses to receive the viral antidote, but Brian must make the decision for her when her life is threatened.
Thu, Feb 24, 1977
Paul works his final day at Bunny's and tries to find a way to let Edna down gently. Tania's dilemma could be solved if Jill accepts her invitation. Laura confides in Edna her fear that she will never be the same person again. Helen trusts Jill to make the right decision. Brian wonders if saving Laura's life was worth the risk of the side effects she could potentially face from the vaccine.
Tue, Mar 1, 1977
Martin has a run-in with Edna at Bunny's. Steele and Maureen visit Gail who can't be dissuaded from her plans. Martin's inability to cope in casualty pushes Sister Scott too far. Steele realizes he hurt Julie's feelings. Jim and Edna are in serious conflict when he makes an important business decision without consulting her.
Wed, Mar 2, 1977
Edna uses a new tactic to prove Jim wrong. After he apologizes, Craig and Scotty reconcile their differences. Helen suggests contacting a solicitor when Hilary informs Scotty of her scandalous plans. Jill rejects Dennis' fatherly advice. Denham issues a memo regarding staff cohabitation. Ada's husband Arthur has an accident.
Thu, Mar 3, 1977
Paul's presence on staff at the hospital appalls Ada. Helen convinces Shaw to have a look at Arthur, and Shaw consults with Paul about Arthur's orthopedic problem. Jill rejects Denham's cohabitation memo, but is later stunned at her mother's new lodger. Gail bids farewell to Albert Memorial and Jim.
Tue, Mar 8, 1977
Denham confides in Helen about Laura's personality change and worries he might have condemned her to live an unhappy life. Arthur speaks with Paul regarding surgery. Jill's desire to move out changes once she learns who is now renting Roger's old room. Steele offers Julie a sincere apology for his behavior. Ada goes to see Denham with a surprising demand.
Wed, Mar 9, 1977
Missing money from the till at Bunny's has Edna accusing the most likely suspect. Paul speaks honestly with Arthur regarding his condition. Ada's animosity toward Paul surprises Helen. Martin tells Edna what she wants to hear, but everything isn't as it seems. Jim attempts to set things right between Martin and Edna. Martin gossips with Ada about Paul's past.
Thu, Mar 10, 1977
Dr. Susan Richards begins her first day at Albert Memorial and instantly makes enemies with two colleagues. A woman named Bubbles phones for Dr. Shaw, who is later confronted with something unsavory in the hospital lift. Jim befriends Susan. Steele receives a letter from one of Abbie's friends. Shaw confesses his trouble to Craig.
Mon, Mar 14, 1977
Shaw explains his blackmail dilemma to Craig. Sir Thomas Kendall's daughter Deborah is brought into casualty after falling through a plate glass window, and she needs emergency surgery to save her life. Dr. Shaw faces a crisis in surgery. Edna learns about Paul's new living arrangement. Sir Kendall vows a debt of gratitude to the doctor who saved his daughter's life, if she lives.
Tue, Mar 15, 1977
After Martin receives an ominous phone call and Dennis is beaten, the pair realize they are in serious trouble. Deborah regains consciousness and meets Craig. Laura exhibits uncharacteristic behavior before leaving for Melbourne. A displeased Sir Thomas Kendall discovers the truth about his daughter's surgery. Thugs at Bunny's force Martin into a desperate act to save Dennis.
Wed, Mar 16, 1977
Martin scrambles to keep Edna from discovering his crime, but a "savior" arrives in a most unexpected form. Jill takes advantage of a situation to keep company with Paul. Edna phones Paul with enticing news. Craig concocts a scheme to solve Dr. Shaw's problem and put two blackmailers out of business. Dennis digs himself in even deeper with Deke.
Thu, Mar 17, 1977
Martin berates Dennis for not quitting while he was ahead. Deborah questions Dr. Shaw about Craig and reveals her father's intentions toward him, as well as her own. Craig moves forward with his scheme to ensnare Bubbles Gerrard. Dennis is relieved when Deke offers to cancel part of his debt, but he doesn't like the terms.
Mon, Mar 21, 1977
Craig and Shaw work their con game on Bubbles. After another disagreement in casualty with Susan, Steele takes his complaints to a higher authority. A fatigued Julie finds it difficult to keep up with her nursing duties. Deborah and Craig play games with one another. Susan examines Julie, and she and Craig don't like the initial diagnosis.
Wed, Mar 23, 1977
Martin senses Maureen's disappointment when Albert Memorial interferes with her marriage to Jim yet again. Unaware of Julie's diagnosis, Jill performs a makeover on her. Paul faces his first surgery at the hospital as Arthur's operation commences. Later, Ada receives news of her husband's condition. A turn on the dance floor at Bunny's erupts into a medical crisis for Julie.
Thu, Mar 24, 1977
Steele laments being a jinx to all the women in his life and later learns Julie knew about her illness. Sister Scott receives an anonymous accusation regarding a doctor from her past. Susan discusses an operation with Julie. Dennis reveals to a stunned Martin what Deke wants as a settlement for their debt. Sister Scott finds a ominous gift awaiting her.
Mon, Mar 28, 1977
Infuriated by the threatening letter and gift, Sister Scott directs her anger at innocent parties. Deborah manipulates Sir Thomas into helping her delay her release from Albert Memorial. Craig clashes with Sir Thomas and makes a promise to Julie. Dennis uses Sister Scott's mercurial nature to his own advantage with Deke. Helen implores Scotty to seek help from the police.
Tue, Mar 29, 1977
Edna watches with envy as Jill and Paul dance at Bunny's. Shaw asks a very old-fashioned question of Helen. Martin offers a sympathetic ear to Maureen. Paul is bothered by tension in the Gordon household. Other Albert Memorial staff members receive anonymous notes accusing Sister Scott of a killing.
Wed, Mar 30, 1977
Laura returns, and no one can ignore her radical change in personality. Harsh words are spoken after Edna suggests Martin and Maureen are developing an inappropriately close relationship. Maureen alerts Jim to their deteriorating marriage. Laura's meeting with socialite Amanda Featherstone takes an unexpected turn when Featherstone inadvertently reveals a young doctor's possible involvement in Sister Scott's threatening letters and phone calls.
Thu, Mar 31, 1977
Laura's erratic behavior irritates Jill and Helen. Craig says a special goodbye to a patient. Martin remains deeply hurt by Maureen's words, while she and Jim still find their priorities in opposition to one another. Sir Thomas decides Craig is the right man. After dismissing a friend in need, Jill is upset to find herself on the receiving end of rejection, too.