Always Greener
Always Greener

Always Greener

2001 2 Seasons 50 Episodes ⭐ 9.0 Drama

Every city-dweller daydreams about dropping out of the rat-race and moving to the country. Every country-dweller wonders what it might be like to try their luck in the 'Big Smoke'. Always Greener is the story of two families who actually dare to give it a go.

Every city-dweller daydreams about dropping out of the rat-race and moving to the country. Every country-dweller wonders what it might be like to try their luck in the 'Big Smoke'. Always Greener is the story of two families who actually dare to give it a go.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Other Man's Grass

John Taylor and his wife Liz live in the city with their three kids, rebellous Marissa, naive Kimberley and singer Jason

EP 2

Where, What, Why, When, How?

When the adults tell the kids of their idea, the reactions are varied. Marissa storms off to Skid (whom Liz discovers is

EP 3

Close Encounters of the Furred Kind

A case of cold feet for both families as they begin to realise their decisions - are they really going to do this? Liz's

EP 4

Movers and Shakers

The day of the move comes and no-one is ready. As both families have to struggle with a lifetime of memories, Tom sets a

EP 5

Pinch Me Linda, I'm Really Here!

As the Taylors arrive in the country, after many bladder stops along the way, fights ensue over who gets which room. Kim

EP 6

Keep Off the Grass

Hosting a Church barbecue could help integrate the Taylors into the community at last - or ostracise them forever. Sandr

EP 7

Love, Pain and the Whole Damned Thing

While Cam and Pip head off to a new school and Sandra accepts a date, John finally invites Skid out to the farm.

EP 8

Dog Days

It's a regular weekend in Inverness. Jack the dog is pining for Pip, Tom is teaching Jason and John the basic tricks of

EP 9

Call It Fete

Sandra's 36th birthday - and her first without Robert - is fast approaching. Tom is heading to get his birth certificate

EP 10

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves

Inverness' female population are all out at Connie Linguini's kickboxing class. Well, except for Liz. She is stuck at ho

EP 11

The String in the Biscuit

This entire episode takes place on February 14 - Valentine's Day. Throughout this episode each character (main and recur

EP 12

The Mating Urge

It is just a regular day at Inverness - well, sort of. Marissa is getting over her breakup with Skid, Kimmi is still jea

EP 13

Baby Love

Liz is stressed because of the pregnancy, and the Taylor kids have yet to find out their mother is pregnant. Meanwhile,

EP 14

Bright Sparks

John tries to get the family involved in the fire brigade, and Marissa comes along to help out too, only to be harassed

EP 15

What's in a Name?

Tom finds the identity of his real mother and real name (Isobel Turnbull!) and Marissa tells Sandra the truth of Tom bei

EP 16

History Repeating

After Jason's drinking gets him into trouble with his friends, John tells him a family secret that he accidently killed

EP 17

Ordinary/Extraordinary

Kim tries to make a family video, so they go to the city and film the Todds as well. Marissa is out while the others are

EP 18

The Good Woman's Guide to a Happy Home

Liz is reading a magazine with some feminist issues, and they talk about it around the table at breakfast time. It then

EP 19

Mirror Image

Marissa struggles to remember the person she was in the city. Has the country really changed her that much? Kim has been

EP 20

A Cross to Bear

This episode is set around Easter time. Liz's parents come up for a surprise visit to the country, only to reveal that L

EP 21

When a Man Walks into a Bar

Katy has to come home from the city. Tom drives her home, and when they get there rumors start flying about Tom and Katy

EP 22

Cliffhanger

Marissa is depressed over her feelings for Tom. Tom comes and wants to talk to Sandra. Marissa tries to read the letter

EP 1

Here We Go Again

In Allenhurst Cam recieves a phone call from a publishing agency requesting him to come in for an interview. They are un

EP 2

Endangered Species

Tom struggles with issues of self-esteem and identity, as he forges a new relationship with his mother. John confronts t

EP 3

Two Sides To Every Story

An emotional rollercoaster for Sandra in her pressure-cooker household, as lover boy Greg returns from his holiday with

EP 4

Black, White & Grey

Crunch - time for the Todds and the Taylors when distressed Sandra announces a return to Inverness. Cam learns confronti

EP 5

It Takes Balls

A debutante ball in Inverness brings together country and city. Isabelle introduces Tom to his father. Sandra and Greg h

EP 6

In The Beginning, I Was Afraid

Shelley is plagued with guilt over Greg's death. Liz wonders if she's set Bert Adams up with a trans-sexual. Pip learns

EP 7

Opening Gambit

'Do-gooders' and 'naysayers' do battle for the future of John's neighbourhood centre. Riotous antics turn sour as Jason

EP 8

Share Space

Shelley wants to tell Mickey the truth about his father's death but knows this will destroy any chance of a future with

EP 9

Understanding the Cry

In the aftermath of Shelley's disappearance, Sandra is forced to realise that she has been sadly neglecting the home fro

EP 10

Why Is It So?

John makes his first appearance on 'Good Morning Warrigong', and later cops a punch on the nose by an irate viewer. Pip

EP 11

A Death in the Family

Tom and Marissa's relationship gets off to a passionate start. Liz and Kim go to the hospital to visit Harry. When docto

EP 12

Guilt Trip

Liz is steely in the wake of baby Harry's death, then finally releases her emotions after the memorial service. On the b

EP 13

The Always Greener Variety Hour

Shelley's working hard for the money. Mickey and Nathan, a friend of Shelley's father Trev, are on her trail. Scumbag re

EP 14

Flesh for Fantasy

Shelley phones Mickey and tells him to leave her alone. With some help from Nathan and Pete, Mickey's ode to Shelley is

EP 15

You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

Marissa confesses her guilt over Shelley to Tom, and they track her down in the Cross. Shelley initially rejects them, t

EP 16

The Long Weekend

Shelley says to Mickey 'I killed your Dad', and Mickey reacts with anger. Marissa appeals to John for help, and takes Sh

EP 17

Great (and Not So Great) Expectations

Isabelle and Katy's trip to the city leads to an argument with Tom and Marissa. The new look Shelley is revealed, increa

EP 18

... And Greener... And Greener

Pete gives Sandra a brand new car. Sandra refuses to accept the gift, until a visit to the country helps her realise tha

EP 19

More Things Than Heaven and Earth

Liz dreams of her father, Harry, then learns he's on his death bed. Liz implores her sister Margaret to fly out from Eng

EP 20

A Tangled Web

Katy makes an excuse to get out of going to schoolies with Jason and Patch. While away, Jason sleeps with the fun loving

EP 21

Cause and Effect

Cam and Kim discuss the ramifications of the book on 'Sunrise'. After Patch and Jason try to replicate the exploding cow

EP 22

Surfboards in the Roof

Marissa returns to Inverness with Tom, but turns down his marriage proposal - and the chance to audition for "Home and A

EP 23

The Trouble Is it's Christmas

It's one week till Christmas and everyone is under pressure. John must regain the upport of the community and increase b

EP 24

What A Difference A Year Makes

Liz tries hopelessly to keep her family together on Christmas Day. Sandra's dream Christmas turns to a cynical nightmare

EP 25

Boxing Day

Tensions flare and old wounds are opened on Boxing Day. Pete and Sandra clash over his mother, Isabelle and Tom clash ov

EP 26

5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year

Sandra thinks her relationship with Pete may be over, Marissa suspects there may be more going on with Tom's father than

EP 27

True Romance

Sparks fly at John's marriage guidance seminar. Jason scores a win at the estate agency - at Marissa's expense. Tom lear

EP 28

Future Shocks

Tom's world is rocked to its foundations with the results of a blood test. To tell or not to tell: Cam and Pip wrestle w

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