Half Way Across The Galaxy and Turn Left

Season 1

On planet Zyrgon on the other side of the galaxy, X's father manipulates the state lottery to win for the 27th time in a row. His twelve-year-old daughter X knows he will be severely punished and is determined to save her family from jail. Pursued by the law, the whole family set off into space, and halfway across the galaxy they turn left and land on an even stranger planet - Earth. Based on the award winning 1986 novel by Robin Klein.

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28 Episodes

Don't Forget to Turn Left
E1
Don't Forget to Turn LeftOn the frozen planet of Zyrgon, twelve-year-old X is awarded the scholarship for Excellence in Family Organisation but her excitement is short-lived after her father manipulates the government lottery and wins for the 27th time in a row.
Exiles on Renmark Street
E2
Exiles on Renmark StreetThe family arrive on Earth, but not in 18th century France as planned. X is determined to make every effort to fit in an appear perfectly normal - perfectly ordinary - until they can find food, shelter, and proper home furnishings. The chief law enforcer disguises himself as a professor from the Knowledge Bank and visits Aunt Hecla on her hybrid antelope farm hoping to lean where the family has gone.
Next Item on the Schedule - School
E3
Next Item on the Schedule - SchoolX assigns tasks to the family so they will blend in on Earth. Mother is to get a job while X, Dovis and Qwrk have to attend school. The Chief continues to search for the family while Hecla goes to Lox for help.
First Day at School
E4
First Day at SchoolEveryone needs to be on guard - it's their first day at school. Hecla reaches the halfway point and learns from Yorp about The Chief's all-moon bulletin for the family. Dovis' dancing turns heads in the schoolyard but X is not pleased - it's not normal. X's report on Peru, a textbook recital of facts, raises her teacher's suspicions. Father finds the TAB, and George is unimpressed at being made a banana - and a pumpkin.
Homesickness
E5
HomesicknessX is under a great deal of stress having to deal with the family and the teachers at school. Qwrk's superior homework draws unwanted attention. Hecla makes her way to Earth.
A Day at the Beach
E6
A Day at the BeachAunt Hecla arrives at the Jackson home for a visit. Jenny invites X and her family to the beach.
A Visitor from Another Planet
E7
A Visitor from Another PlanetX's plan to have Qwrk fail at learning a musical instrument fails. X and Jenny's friendship grows. The Chief leaves Zyrgon to find X.
X is Not Herself
E8
X is Not HerselfThe Chief lands on Earth and begins searching for X. X is still sick at home and asks for Jenny's help.
The Jackson Mutiny
E9
The Jackson MutinyAfter recovering from her sickness, X works to reorganize the family. On Zyrgon, Hecla, disguised as X, is brought before the authorities.
The Turning Point
E10
The Turning PointThe Jackson family prepare to leave Earth and go back to Zyrgon. X competes in a swim competition at school. On Zyrgon, Lox finds out that Hecla is in detention pretending to be X.
Home is Where the Heart Is
E11
Home is Where the Heart IsX receives news from Zyrgon that will impact the entire Jackson family. The Chief heads to Earth to find the real X.
X -The Unknown Factor
E12
X -The Unknown FactorThe Chief simulates Michelle to get closer to X. Meanwhile, the real Michelle has moved in next door to the Jackson family.
Fun is Dangerous
E13
Fun is DangerousX's reckless use of her powers gains unwanted attention. When she faces possible exposure, it's up to her to put it right again.
Qwrk Lands on His Feet
E14
Qwrk Lands on His FeetQwrk becomes interested in skateboarding after an encounter with a local skateboard gang. X stays the night at Jenny's house. Mother and Father ponder the thought of being better parents like the ones on Earth.
Hearing a Different Drummer
E15
Hearing a Different DrummerDovis' boyfriend David introduces her to a dance teacher. Lox calls X and asks to hide out with the family on Earth.
The Root of all Evil
E16
The Root of all EvilWhile Colin keeps an eye on Lox for X, Father tries to keep the rubot hidden. Qwrk receives a free money tree in the mail.
Strange Encounters
E17
Strange EncountersFather takes an interest in buying a local "haunted house" so he can hide the roobot there. X learns of this and goes with Qwrk to investigate. However, this house happens to be under the care of Michelle's criminal cousin Mick.
Understanding the Material World
E18
Understanding the Material WorldQwrk enters and wins a televison contest for his work in astrophysics. However, X points out that an eight-year-old astrophysicist could put them at risk for exposure. Mother, Dovis and Lox must work to replace Mother's outfits that Lox accidentally destroyed.
Welcome to the Human Race
E19
Welcome to the Human RaceFather doesn't want to ask Mother not to go to Paris so the task falls to X. Mother explains it will make her a better mother and after X sees Jenny with her mum, it's not an unwelcome prospect, although X blames herself for family break-up.
We're Them Now
E20
We're Them NowWhile X deals with her mother moving to Paris, Dovis and Qwrk plan to become musicians and travel the world.
Illegal Aliens
E21
Illegal AliensWhile the Jacksons deal with an immigration officer, Dallas and Michelle try to get proof that the Jacksons are aliens.
Growing Up Quick
E22
Growing Up QuickDesperate to earn money for a new dress, Jenny talks X into using her powers to age-simulate her to look 17 years old so she can get a job at the amusement arcade, Pinball Paradise.
The Writings on the Wall
E23
The Writings on the WallMichelle sprays graffiti on the school and hides the spray can in Charlotte's locker for Miss Bloom, the principal, to find. Having also been spotted fleeing the scene of the crime, X is assumed guilty and made to clean up the offending message.
Crescendo
E24
CrescendoAs the Chief and Jady take X back to Zyrgon, the family try to decide what to do to save her. Dovis raises the idea of using the raft they kinetised to the 2nd moon of Zyrgon.
The Past is Creeping Back
E25
The Past is Creeping BackThe Chief crash lands on Yorp's refuelling depot and contacts Jady requesting a new raft. X's influence is spreading and she must be stopped.
Dark Night, Star Bright
E26
Dark Night, Star BrightThe Chief's latest plan is to mutilate X's mind so she gives up all hope. On Earth, Miss Bloom stops by the house to inquire about the kids absence from school. Before father can offer an explanation, she interrupts to reveal she knows the truth about the family.
Trial By Lava
E27
Trial By LavaX is brought before Principa to stand trial. Dovis tells the people of Zyrgon about Earth and its many treasures.
We Live On the Best One
E28
We Live On the Best OneX and the Chief work to escape the lava pit. On Earth, Father, Mother and Qwrk plan to leave Bellwood.