Seachange

Season 1

A big-city lawyer is prompted to undergo a "sea change" with her children and becomes the magistrate at the small coastal town of Pearl Bay, where the family comes to love its people and the quality time with one another.

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13 Episodes

Something Rich and Strange
E1
Something Rich and StrangeIn one day successful city lawyer, Laura Gibson's world falls apart. Laura grabs at a position as magistrate in a small coastal town and with two bewildered kids in tow sets off to change their lives forever.
Full Fathom Five
E2
Full Fathom FiveLaura's first days in Pearl Bay are a far cry from life in the city she has left behind. As the new magistrate she flounders, ill-equipped to deal with the idiosyncrasies of local residents.
A Matter of Taste
E3
A Matter of TasteMeredith's niece, Carmen, breezes into town and announces she's not only pregnant but also facing criminal charges for obtaining goods by deception as a restaurant reviewer.
The Official Story
E4
The Official StoryLaura's puzzled by the town's attempts to guide her judgement when faced in court by an admired resident who turns out to have a very shady past.
The Fellowship of the Suit
E5
The Fellowship of the SuitLaura's sister, Trudi, visits Pearl Bay to heal the rift caused by her affair with Jack. Her attention is diverted to Dan who may well fall for her charm as every other male in town appears to have.
One of the Gang
E6
One of the GangDiver Dan gives Laura some tips on how to become accepted in Pearl Bay, but Laura decides that in court she has to be her own woman.
Stormy Weather
E7
Stormy WeatherWith the kids away in camp, Laura's thoughts turn to a quiet dinner with Diver Dan until Dan's wife turns up suddenly in Pearl Bay.
My Own Sweetheart
E8
My Own SweetheartLaura becomes increasingly convinced that she is living alone in a world made of couples - the arrival of an invitation to the annual magistrate's dinner-dance spurs her to bite the bullet and invite Dan.
Balls and Friggin' Good Luck
E9
Balls and Friggin' Good LuckThe death of a teenage boy on a road is investigated and the whole town is distressed. Rupert is trying to do a project on His Favourite Thing but doesn't know what to do. Jules feels she is responsible for Jerome's death, as do his mother and Rupert. Dan tries to help Rupert but sparks up fights with the whole town when he gets drunk. The inquest discovers Jerome killed himself and Rupert and Dan bond.
The Accidental Activist
E10
The Accidental ActivistLaura is introduced to the magic of Brabey Point - a local 'parking spot' where legend has it, strange things happen - especially when it comes to romance.
Love Me or Leave Me
E11
Love Me or Leave MeJustice is played out on stage by the Pearl Bay Dramatic Society and in Laura's courtroom.
Perchance to Dream
E12
Perchance to DreamOld feelings reawaken in all the Gibsons, exacerbated when Laura is offered a tempting job by her old firm.
Sex, Death and Bridges
E13
Sex, Death and BridgesPearl Bay is going to change forever. Bob's dream to open Pearl Bay to the outside world is about to be realised.