Offspring
Overview
An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy.
Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · 42m
The Return
After spending five months in Baltimore, Nina returns home after receiving news of her father Darcy's heart attack. Billie and Mick are now living at Nina's apartment and trying for a baby. Jimmy also returns after being abroad with new girlfriend Tammy. Nina finds out that Chris has moved to Brisbane with Alice and Lucy. Darcy asks Geraldine to renew their vows and Nina meets a new obstetrician, Fraser King, at the hospital.
May 16, 2011
Episode 2 · 43m
Baby Bumps
Nina and Fraser continue to get to know each other. Cherie returns to her job as a nurse at the hospital. Billie and Mick discover they will have to go through IVF in order to have a baby. Nina goes on a date with her fathers doctor Ben. Billie reveals to Mick she had two abortions during her teens.
May 16, 2011
Episode 3 · 43m
Dates, Decisions & Divorces
Billie and Mick continue to experience fertility problems and in desperation Billie asks Nina to consider being a surrogate for the couple without telling Mick of her plan. Darcy has another health scare while practicing for the honeymoon and Chris arrives back in time to see Nina kissing Fraser in the emergency department.
May 23, 2011
Episode 4 · 44m
Together We Are One
Nina and her work colleagues are up in arms about the new anaesthetist, Patrick. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Mick console each other after their respective partners insult their manhood.
May 30, 2011
Episode 5 · 44m
The Way You Are
Nina struggles to decide on a course of action after Fraser freezes again during a routine consultation. Meanwhile, Mick and Andrew fight over old issues, and Jimmy is upset by his parents' hypocrisy.
Jun 6, 2011
Episode 6 · 44m
Behind Closed Doors
When Cherie discovers that Jimmy and Tammy are planning a secret wedding, Nina rallies the Proudmans in an attempt to reunite her family. Amidst the chaos, Billie, Mick and Andrew try to make a baby.
Jun 13, 2011
Episode 7 · 44m
Cheating On Your Test
After a tragedy at work, Nina and Patrick console each other. Could this new intimacy lead to something more? Meanwhile, Billie and Mick get the results of their pregnancy test.
Jun 20, 2011
Episode 8 · 44m
Two Different Places
Exhilarated after their night of passion, Nina is determined to master the art of a casual fling. Patrick, however, seems to want something more.
Jun 22, 2011
Episode 9 · 44m
Just Keep Talking
Determined to be professional and forget her personal problems with Patrick, Nina is alarmed when Clegg requests they write a report together.
Jun 27, 2011
Episode 10 · 43m
Acceptance
Nina hosts a dinner party at Patrick's, where he charms the Proudmans.
Jun 29, 2011
Episode 11 · 44m
Complications
Nina and Patrick decide to fight for their relationship, but could an email from Chris Havel throw a spanner in the works? Meanwhile, Darcy and Geraldine plan a family intervention for Jimmy.
Jul 6, 2011
Episode 12 · 45m
What Goes Around Comes Around
Nina's life is thrown into a spin by the return of Chris Havel. How will our leading lady juggle two gentlemen callers? Meanwhile, Billie meets Mick's mother, and Cherie faces a health scare with Ray.
Jul 13, 2011
Episode 13 · 44m
Proudman Wedding Curse
Nina makes an important decision about her love life; meanwhile, Billie and Mick try to defy the Proudman Wedding Curse, and Cherie uncovers a shocking family secret.
Jul 20, 2011