Soldier Soldier (Season 5)

For Better, for Worse (Episode 1)

Air date: 1995-09-05

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: The Tuckers are forced back together when Macaulay is taken into care. Michael Stubbs is struggling with life as an officer and when an exercise goes wrong and the investigation by SIB brings Garvey into contact with his past.

Second Chances (Episode 2)

Writer: Peter Barwood

Air date: 1995-09-12

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: The Tuckers receive help from Nancy to find the truth about Macaulay. Jo Farrell seeks Marsha Stubbs help to woo Collette but it starts to backfire when their partners become suspicious.

Love Not Money (Episode 3)

Writer: Jo O'Keefe

Air date: 1995-09-19

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: A boxing competition causes dreams to be made and broken. Jo Farrell's money troubles start to spiral out of control as Collette sets her heart on a wedding they can't afford.

Bushed (Episode 4)

Writer: Peter Barwood

Air date: 1995-09-26

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: B Company are on exercise in the Northern Territory of Australia and are introduced to their Medical Officer who ruffles a few feathers. Their true test is during an exercise in the outback when all their skills are put to the test.

Far Away (Episode 5)

Writer: Ann Brown

Air date: 1995-10-03

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: Michael Stubbs is keen to make a good impression in front of the Australians and his superiors but luck is not on his side and an event back at home makes him realise that the army is not all he should think about.

Ill Wind (Episode 6)

Writer: Ann Brown

Air date: 1995-10-10

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: The men take part in an exercise to locate a downed Australian World War Two aircraft ends when the weather takes a turn for the worse and it causes Major Rory Taylor's dreams to be cut short.

Sweet Revenge (Episode 7)

Writer: Jo O'Keefe

Air date: 1995-10-17

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: As the men return to the UK and go on leave, an face from Dave Tucker's past comes to visit. Paddy Garvey and Nancy Thorpe make some important decisions and Major Rory Taylor reflects on what might have been.

The Army Game (Episode 8)

Writer: Shaun Prendergast

Air date: 1995-10-24

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: Brad Connor receives some bad news from back home. The men go on exercise against the Territorials and one reservist causes a lot of trouble for Jo Farrell and Steve Evans.

Love and War (Episode 9)

Writer: Chris Lang

Air date: 1995-10-31

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: Michael and Marsha start to drift apart when these each pursue their own agendas. Joy Wilton has to decide if she should follow her heart and Jeremy Forsythe has to overcome his own enemies to triumph.

Leaving (Episode 10)

Writer: Chris Lang

Air date: 1995-11-07

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: Paddy Garvey struggles to tell Dave Tucker his news until it's too late whilst Dave tries to woo back Donna. Complications during a live firing exercise results in a secret coming up to the surface.

Hard Lessons (Episode 11)

Writer: James Clare

Air date: 1995-11-14

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: New arrival Fusilier Andy Butcher struggles to make a good impression on his first day and his actions result in the Colonel's relationship being put under strain.

Stick Together (Episode 12)

Writer: Jo O'Keefe

Air date: 1995-11-21

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: Michael and Marsha Stubbs have to decide if they should give their marriage another chance. Corporal William Markham joins B Company and his wife creates friction amongst the other army wives.

Under the Sun (Episode 13)

Writer: Peter Barwood

Air date: 1995-11-28

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: B Company are sent to South Africa on exercise and to help build a new medical centre. The locals situation lead Jeremy Forsythe and Andy Butcher to let matters of the heart cloud their judgement.

Baptism of Fire (Episode 14)

Writer: Peter Barwood

Air date: 1995-12-05

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: The men find themselves helping to rescue hostages in the African state of Mokindi. Paul and Sadie are reunited but have to decide whether an army romance is for them.

Twist of Fate (Episode 15)

Writer: Peter Barwood

Air date: 1995-12-12

Runtime: 51 min

Overview: The remaining men fight to escape from Mokindi with one soldier sacrificing his life for the others. Dave and Donna have to decide if it is the end of the line for their marriage.