Season 1

01 Something Rich and Strange Episode 110th May 1998 In 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. 02 Full Fathom Five Episode 217th May 1998 Laura'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. 03 A Matter of Taste Episode 324th May 1998 Meredith'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. 04 The Official Story Episode 431st May 1998 Laura'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. 05 The Fellowship of the Suit Episode 57th June 1998 Laura'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. 06 One of the Gang Episode 614th June 1998 Diver 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. 07 Stormy Weather Episode 721st June 1998 With 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. 08 My Own Sweetheart Episode 828th June 1998 Laura 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. 09 Balls and Friggin' Good Luck Episode 95th July 1998 The 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. 10 The Accidental Activist Episode 1012th July 1998 Laura 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. 11 Love Me or Leave Me Episode 1119th July 1998 Justice is played out on stage by the Pearl Bay Dramatic Society and in Laura's courtroom. 12 Perchance to Dream Episode 1226th July 1998 Old feelings reawaken in all the Gibsons, exacerbated when Laura is offered a tempting job by her old firm. 13 Sex, Death and Bridges Episode 132nd August 1998 Pearl Bay is going to change forever. Bob's dream to open Pearl Bay to the outside world is about to be realised.