A Country Practice was an Australian television drama series. At its inception, one of the longest-running of its kind, produced by James Davern of JNP Productions, who had wrote the pilot episode and entered a script contest for the network in 1979, coming third and winning a merit award. It ran on the Seven Network for 1,058 episodes from 18 November 1981 to 22 November 1993. It was produced in ATN-7's production facility at Epping, Sydney. After its lengthy run on the seven network it was picked up by network ten with a mainly new cast from April to November 1994 for 30 episodes, although the ten series was not as successful as its predecessor . The Channel Seven series was also filmed on location in Pitt Town, while, the Channel Ten series was filmed on location in Emerald, Victoria.
A Country Practice (Season 10)
Puppy Love (Part 1) (Episode 1)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Matt and Lucy are in love and Cathy finds it amusing that they are trying to hide it from her.
Puppy Love (Part 2) (Episode 2)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Matt and Lucy are in love and Cathy finds it amusing that they are trying to hide it from her.
Anna and the King (Part 1) (Episode 3)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Former pop idol Martin Glass injures himself riding Cris’ new motorcycle.
Anna and the King (Part 2) (Episode 4)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Former pop idol Martin Glass injures himself riding Cris’ new motorcycle.
Stepping Out (Part 1) (Episode 5)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Bob Hatfield says he is going to leave the Valley for good but Cookie is determined to change his mind.
Stepping Out (Part 2) (Episode 6)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Bob Hatfield says he is going to leave the Valley for good but Cookie is determined to change his mind.
Never Too Late (Part 1) (Episode 7)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luke and Kevin are both injured when they fall down an old well.
Never Too Late (Part 2) (Episode 8)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luke and Kevin are both injured when they fall down an old well.
Waltzing Matilda (Part 1) (Episode 9)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Wealthy Katie Wellbourne threatens the relationship between Matt and Lucy.
Waltzing Matilda (Part 2) (Episode 10)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Wealthy Katie Wellbourne threatens the relationship between Matt and Lucy.
Promises to Keep (Part 1) (Episode 11)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Cookie picks the wrong time to turn Esme's house into a bed and breakfast inn.
Promises to Keep (Part 2) (Episode 12)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Cookie picks the wrong time to turn Esme's house into a bed and breakfast inn.
Still Waters (Part 1) (Episode 13)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Carol Healy's strange behaviour is not noticed until her baby goes missing.
Still Waters (Part 2) (Episode 14)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Carol Healy's strange behaviour is not noticed until her baby goes missing.
Wild Horses (Part 1) (Episode 15)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Cathy Hayden is offered a job in far-away Kakadu, but hesitates when palaeontologist John Foreman arrives in the Valley.
Wild Horses (Part 2) (Episode 16)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Cathy Hayden is offered a job in far-away Kakadu, but hesitates when palaeontologist John Foreman arrives in the Valley.
Romancing the Sloan (Part 1) (Episode 17)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Matron Sloan faces the past when young Joshua Bates is brought to the hospital.
Romancing the Sloan (Part 2) (Episode 18)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Matron Sloan faces the past when young Joshua Bates is brought to the hospital.
Kiss Me Kate (Part 1) (Episode 19)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Lucy becomes acting director of nursing and provokes a staff strike when she dismisses Janet.
Kiss Me Kate (Part 2) (Episode 20)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Lucy becomes acting director of nursing and provokes a staff strike when she dismisses Janet.
Change of Heart (Part 1) (Episode 21)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luke celebrates his 18th birthday and Bob and Cookie are making plans for a surprise gift for him.
Change of Heart (Part 2) (Episode 22)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luke celebrates his 18th birthday and Bob and Cookie are making plans for a surprise gift for him.
Sisters (Part 1) (Episode 23)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Wandin Valley reveals its musical talents when musician Paul Kelly makes a guest appearance.
Sisters (Part 2) (Episode 24)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Wandin Valley reveals its musical talents when musician Paul Kelly makes a guest appearance.
Sisters (Part 3) (Episode 25)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luke finds a letter that changes his views about Anzac Day.
Sisters (Part 4) (Episode 26)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Luke finds a letter that changes his views about Anzac Day.
Casualties (Part 1) (Episode 27)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Town drunk Dennis Taylor finally confronts his horrors of Vietnam.
Casualties (Part 2) (Episode 28)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Town drunk Dennis Taylor finally confronts his horrors of Vietnam.
It's in the Blood (Part 1) (Episode 29)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A letter from Cathy gives Matt and Lucy a shock – she intends to sell Boolaroo.
It's in the Blood (Part 2) (Episode 30)
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A letter from Cathy gives Matt and Lucy a shock – she intends to sell Boolaroo.
The Hunt 1 (Episode 31)
Runtime: 46 min
The Hunt 2 (Episode 32)
Runtime: 46 min
Gift Of Life 1 (Episode 33)
Runtime: 45 min
Gift Of Life 2 (Episode 34)
Runtime: 46 min
Hot & Cold 1 (Episode 35)
Runtime: 45 min
Hot & Cold 2 (Episode 36)
Runtime: 45 min
Facts Of Life 1 (Episode 37)
Runtime: 45 min
Facts Of Life 2 (Episode 38)
Runtime: 45 min
Beyond Doubt 1 (Episode 39)
Runtime: 45 min
Beyond Doubt 2 (Episode 40)
Runtime: 45 min
For The Good Times 1 (Episode 41)
Runtime: 45 min
For The Good Times 2 (Episode 42)
Runtime: 45 min
Off The Rails 1 (Episode 43)
Runtime: 45 min
Off The Rails 2 (Episode 44)
Runtime: 45 min
The Long Weekend 1 (Episode 45)
Runtime: 45 min
The Long Weekend 2 (Episode 46)
Runtime: 45 min
Whole New Ball Game 1 (Episode 47)
Runtime: 45 min
Whole New Ball Game 2 (Episode 48)
Runtime: 45 min
Day By Day 1 (Episode 49)
Runtime: 45 min
Day By Day 2 (Episode 50)
Runtime: 47 min
When Harry Met Karen 1 (Episode 51)
Runtime: 45 min
When Harry Met Karen 2 (Episode 52)
Runtime: 45 min
Farewell My Lovely: Part 1 (Episode 53)
Writer: Carol Williams
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A charitable act toward a group of gypsies puts Steve on the outs with her neighbours. Shirley and Rosemary decide to teach themselves auto mechanics-and decide to use Franks squad car for practice. Taking a break from her last minute preparations for her trip to Greece, Steve goes for one last horseback ride during which she is thrown from her horse and killed.
Farewell My Lovely: Part 2 (Episode 54)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Luke goes out to look for Steve and finds her body. Discovering that Steve's horse had been shot, immediate suspicions falls on the Gypsies who have been seen hunting in the area. Dave Watson organises a posse who burn down the Gypsies' caravan, but when a bullet retrieved from Steve's horse identifies Dave Watson as the shooter, Luke confronts him with rifle in hand. Dave admits to the act but states that he was unaware that Steve was in the area and was only firing a warning shot to scare off one of the Gypsies. Frank intervenes and charges Dave with manslaughter. Unable to remain in the valley, Luke packs up his things and leaves for Sydney. Matt and Lucy become foster parents to an infant.
Mother's Little Helper 1 (Episode 55)
Runtime: 45 min
Mother's Little Helper 2 (Episode 56)
Runtime: 45 min
Down Lonely Street 1 (Episode 57)
Runtime: 45 min
Down Lonely Street 2 (Episode 58)
Runtime: 45 min
The Long Goodbye 1 (Episode 59)
Runtime: 45 min
The Long Goodbye 2 (Episode 60)
Runtime: 45 min
As Time Goes By 1 (Episode 61)
Runtime: 45 min
As Time Goes By 2 (Episode 62)
Runtime: 45 min
Beauty & The Beast 1 (Episode 63)
Runtime: 45 min
Beauty & The Beast 2 (Episode 64)
Runtime: 45 min
Glory Days 1 (Episode 65)
Runtime: 45 min
Glory Days 2 (Episode 66)
Runtime: 45 min
Simply The Best 1 (Episode 67)
Runtime: 45 min
Simply The Best 2 (Episode 68)
Runtime: 45 min
Camelot 1 (Episode 69)
Runtime: 45 min
Camelot 2 (Episode 70)
Runtime: 45 min
Glittering Prizes (Part 1) (Episode 71)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Shirley comes out on top in the election and Cris is magnanimous in defeat.
Glittering Prizes (Part 2) (Episode 72)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Shirley comes out on top in the election and Cris is magnanimous in defeat.
No Case to Answer (Part 1) (Episode 73)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Frank and Sgt. Bruce Sharp pursue young car thieves in a high speed car chase.
No Case to Answer (Part 2) (Episode 74)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Frank and Sgt. Bruce Sharp pursue young car thieves in a high speed car chase.
Dreamkeeper (Part 1) (Episode 75)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: New ranger Trevor Jackson confronts lawyer Andy Upton about the truth of an aborigine carving.
Dreamkeeper (Part 2) (Episode 76)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: New ranger Trevor Jackson confronts lawyer Andy Upton about the truth of an aborigine carving.
Eye of the Beholder (Part 1) (Episode 77)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Steve suffers a broken heart when she realises that Michael was stringing her along and is actually married.
Eye of the Beholder (Part 2) (Episode 78)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Steve suffers a broken heart when she realises that Michael was stringing her along and is actually married.
The Trouble with Theo (Part 1) (Episode 79)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cris Kouros’ parents Theo and Claire, arrive in Wandin Valley to see their son and granddaughter Jessie.
The Trouble with Theo (Part 2) (Episode 80)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cris Kouros’ parents Theo and Claire, arrive in Wandin Valley to see their son and granddaughter Jessie.
Ain't Misbehaving (Part 1) (Episode 81)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Matt and Lucy become involved with Daniel Bailey, a young autistic boy.
Ain't Misbehaving (Part 2) (Episode 82)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Matt and Lucy become involved with Daniel Bailey, a young autistic boy.
My Sister's Keeper (Part 1) (Episode 83)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Terrence's life is threatened by the Rose sisters who have revenge on their minds.
My Sister's Keeper (Part 2) (Episode 84)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Terrence's life is threatened by the Rose sisters who have revenge on their minds.
Second Chance (Part 1) (Episode 85)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Corina Kennedy asks Terence for an abortion.
Second Chance (Part 2) (Episode 86)
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Corina Kennedy asks Terence for an abortion.
Deep Water 1 (Episode 87)
Air date: 1991-11-18
Deep Water 2 (Episode 88)
Air date: 1991-11-19
Compulsion 1 (Episode 89)
Air date: 1991-11-25
Compulsion 2 (Episode 90)
Air date: 1991-11-26
Seasons
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Episodes 92
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Episodes 90
Episodes 84
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Episodes 86
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Episodes 86
Episodes 90
Episodes 30