Total Seasons :6Total Episodes : 972
Sons and Daughters was a Logie Award winning Australian soap opera created by Reg Watson and produced by the Reg Grundy Organisation between 1981 and 1987. The first episode aired on Monday, 18 January 1982, during the Christmas/New Year non-ratings period in Sydney and Melbourne, and the official broadcast date of the final episode was 19 August 1987, although this varied across Australia and th...
A chance meeting revives the link between the Hamiltons in Sydney, and the Palmers in Melbourne.
Air Date : 1982-01-18
John experiences a strange incident and ends up letting go of a pulley at work, which results in him being fired.
Air Date : 1982-01-18
Fiona helps John with taking on a new identity; Angela celebrates her birthday at a party organised by her mother.
Air Date : 1982-01-18
John's disappearance causes strouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.
Air Date : 1982-01-19
Angela's determination to keep seeing John angers her mother and alarms Fiona.
Air Date : 1982-01-20
John rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons.
Air Date : 1982-01-21
The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.
Air Date : 1982-01-25
A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.
Air Date : 1982-01-26
John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.
Air Date : 1982-01-27
Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.
Air Date : 1982-01-28
Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.
Air Date : 1982-02-01
Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.
Air Date : 1982-02-02
On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.
Air Date : 1982-02-03
A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela in a difficult position.
Air Date : 1982-02-04
Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.
Air Date : 1982-02-08
Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.
Air Date : 1982-02-09
Fiona lets her temper get the better of her causing Patricia to realise the truth about John's identity.
Air Date : 1982-02-10
Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.
Air Date : 1982-02-11
Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.
Air Date : 1982-02-15
John realises he can't hide any longer.
Air Date : 1982-02-16
John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.
Air Date : 1982-02-17
Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.
Air Date : 1982-02-18
Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill re-establish their friendship.
Air Date : 1982-02-22
David and John are at odds over John's future, and Angela leaves home for good.
Air Date : 1982-02-23
Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.
Air Date : 1982-02-24
Patricia makes a major decision about her future.
Air Date : 1982-02-25
Angela is reuinted with her real father.
Air Date : 1982-03-01
Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.
Air Date : 1982-03-02
Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.
Air Date : 1982-03-03
Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.
Air Date : 1982-03-04
Patricia's stay at "Wombai" turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.
Air Date : 1982-03-08
David is forced to face his past while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.
Air Date : 1982-03-09
Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.
Air Date : 1982-03-10
Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.
Air Date : 1982-03-11
Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.
Air Date : 1982-03-15
Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.
Air Date : 1982-03-16
Angela and John realise they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.
Air Date : 1982-03-17
David returns from Sydney and takes his dissatisfaction out on Beryl.
Air Date : 1982-03-18
As Wayne's affairs deteriorate help comes from an unexpected source. Beryl must cope with David's confused feelings over Patricia. John receives a surprise job offer.
Air Date : 1982-03-22
John is reluctant to be Kevin's best man as it will mean partnering Angela at the wedding. Jill's dedication to Wayne affects her job.
Air Date : 1982-03-23
The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.
Air Date : 1982-03-24
A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.
Air Date : 1982-03-25
An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realise her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.
Air Date : 1982-03-29
Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.
Air Date : 1982-03-30
A national transport strike causes problems for both the Hamiltons and the Palmers. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.
Air Date : 1982-03-31
Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.
Air Date : 1982-04-01
Gordon faces the violent anger of his workers. Bill Todd's trial commences. David's decision to move to Sydney gives Beryl more cause for concern.
Air Date : 1982-04-05
David's job offer in Sydney rekindles Beryl's old fears. The day of reckoning arrives for Bill and Susan. Wayne finds the road to recovery is not always paved with success.
Air Date : 1982-04-06
Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.
Air Date : 1982-04-07
Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.
Air Date : 1982-04-08
There is an unexpected arrival at Fiona's property. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news of the family's future.
Air Date : 1982-04-12
An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.
Air Date : 1982-04-13
David and Patricia find themselves on opposite sides of the fence over Patricia's attempt to control the workers at Woombai. Rosie's antagonism threatens to undermine Patricia's authority.
Air Date : 1982-04-14
Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.
Air Date : 1982-04-15
News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.
Air Date : 1982-04-19
Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears about David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.
Air Date : 1982-04-20
Beryl's arrival threatens Patricia's hopes of happiness with David. Angela tries to ignore her feelings for John as her affection for Mick grows.
Air Date : 1982-04-21
Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.
Air Date : 1982-04-22
Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and to unexpected concerns.
Air Date : 1982-04-26
Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement where Jill is concerned. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.
Air Date : 1982-04-27
John unwittingly assists Patricia in extracting a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision that shocks his friends.
Air Date : 1982-04-28
David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully- laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.
Air Date : 1982-04-29
Angela finds separation from John unbearable and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.
Air Date : 1982-05-03
The day of final decision arrives for David. Mick loses control and lashes out.
Air Date : 1982-05-04
Patricia is frightened to learn how much Mick knows. David has to try to forget the ties that bind him to the past.
Air Date : 1982-05-05
Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.
Air Date : 1982-05-06
Patricia fights to regain her influence on Angela. A parting for Fiona and Jill.
Air Date : 1982-05-10
A careless conversation threatens to destroy relation- ships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a lady friend to Woombai.
Air Date : 1982-05-11
Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.
Air Date : 1982-05-12
David gets more than he bargains for when he tackes Kevin about his moodiness.
Air Date : 1982-05-13
David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.
Air Date : 1982-05-17
Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.
Air Date : 1982-05-18
David faces up to his responsibilities as head of the house.
Air Date : 1982-05-19
Fiona and Patricia's temporary alliance starts to crumble.
Air Date : 1982-05-20
Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.
Air Date : 1982-05-24
Kevin counts the cost of leaving home.
Air Date : 1982-05-25
Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.
Air Date : 1982-05-26
A showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property evolves.
Air Date : 1982-05-27
Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.
Air Date : 1982-05-31
Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage breakup.
Air Date : 1982-06-01
Jill's amazing revelation as to Fiona's whereabouts, infuriates Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.
Air Date : 1982-06-02
Prue and Angela vie for John's attention. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculation.
Air Date : 1982-06-03
Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.
Air Date : 1982-06-07
Rob's arrival at the Hamilton house gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reation to her good news.
Air Date : 1982-06-08
Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lynn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.
Air Date : 1982-06-09
Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.
Air Date : 1982-06-10
Susan's blindspot about Noel puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive attitude shocks Rob.
Air Date : 1982-06-14
Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.
Air Date : 1982-06-15
Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.
Air Date : 1982-06-16
The Hamilton's empire is on the verge of collapse and its fate lies in the hands of one person.
Air Date : 1982-06-17
Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.
Air Date : 1982-06-21
Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.
Air Date : 1982-06-22
Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.
Air Date : 1982-06-23
Kevin's journalistic ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.
Air Date : 1982-06-24
Jill is shattered by Fiona's cold-hearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.
Air Date : 1982-06-28
Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the Will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Angela.
Air Date : 1982-06-29
Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.
Air Date : 1982-06-30
John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.
Air Date : 1982-07-01
Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.
Air Date : 1982-07-05
John and Angela finally come to an understanding on Prue. Patricia reveals her secret to Charlie and their scheming brings turmoil to the Hamilton household.
Air Date : 1982-07-06
Prue finds the ice on which she's treading is thinner than she thought. Noel's breaking and entering spells trouble for the Palmer family.
Air Date : 1982-07-07
Lynn's fears are realised when she returns home unexpectedly David's visit to Pentridge comes too late.
Air Date : 1982-07-08
An unexpected proposal of marriage is met with laughter. Lynn's traumatic experience teaches Kevin a lesson.
Air Date : 1982-07-12
Fiona is mortified by the bitterness of Angela's attack. Catastrophe strikes at the Palmer household when least expected.
Air Date : 1982-07-13
Gordon is furious when he discovers the identity of Woombia's new owner. Rob is hurt by Angela's heated rejection of his generous gesture.
Air Date : 1982-07-14
Susan's long awaited dream comes true. Angela's attitude jeopardizes the engagement. Fiona shocks Gordon with the truth about Patricia.
Air Date : 1982-07-15
Kevin's popularity at the school social brings turbulence into his marriage. An uninvited caller threatens Jill.
Air Date : 1982-07-19
Wayne bluffs his way out of a tight corner. Angela is faced with a decision which could jeopardize her engagement.
Air Date : 1982-07-20
Wayne accidentally stumbles on to some valuable information about Patricia. A show of affection throws Jill into emotional turmoil.
Air Date : 1982-07-21
Fiona is suspicious of Hal's motives. John fears for Angela's safety.
Air Date : 1982-07-22
Beryl receives some distressing news from Sydney. Rivalry between Gordon and David over Angela's wedding ends in a bitter confrontation.
Air Date : 1982-07-26
There's a reversal of fortune for the Palmer family and mystery surrounds the identity of Fiona's visitor.
Air Date : 1982-07-27
An unexpected offer of employment brings Paul closer to the Hamilton's than he intended.
Air Date : 1982-07-28
Angela and Rob's plans for the future are foiled by an untimely arrival. Wayne's not too subtle scheming meets with disapproval.
Air Date : 1982-07-29
Patricia and Gordon's marriage is threatened by accusations of distrust.
Air Date : 1982-08-02
Patricia's arrival in Melbourne throws Angela and Rob's wedding arrangements into turmoil.
Air Date : 1982-08-03
Fiona is astounded to learn the truth about Paul. Conflict arises between David and Beryl over Patricia's ultimatum.
Air Date : 1982-08-04
Divided feelings create an emotional crisis for Angela.
Air Date : 1982-08-05
Rosie bears the brunt of Patricia's viciousness.
Air Date : 1982-08-09
There's a tender moment between Kevin and Lynn as they resolve their differences.
Air Date : 1982-08-10
John is shattered when he overhears a private conversation. Patricia undertakes to humiliate Barbara.
Air Date : 1982-08-11
An emotional milestone for David and John heralds a new understanding.
Air Date : 1982-08-12
An emergency causes Beryl to postpone her departure for Sydney.
Air Date : 1982-08-16
A happy event is marred by an unexpected tragedy.
Air Date : 1982-08-17
Patricia is devastated when she discovers Paul's true identity.
Air Date : 1982-08-18
A catastrophe strikes David when he returns to Melbourne.
Air Date : 1982-08-19
Angela and Rob's honeymoon happiness is shattered by an emotional crisis.
Air Date : 1982-08-23
Tragedy in the Palmer family heals the rift between David and Kevin.
Air Date : 1982-08-24
Beryl makes a final decision about her marriage.
Air Date : 1982-08-25
It's an embarrassing moment for Patricia when Paul confronts her with the truth.
Air Date : 1982-08-26
Patricia ropes Angela into a scheme to influence Paul.
Air Date : 1982-08-30
Paul reaches a crucial decision. John takes a gamble on changing Beryl's mind.
Air Date : 1982-08-31
Jill's proposed visit to Melbourne creates conflict between Kevin and Lynn.
Air Date : 1982-09-01
Trouble at the truck depot puts David's job on the line.
Air Date : 1982-09-02
Patricia's evil scheme pays off when she sees the rift in Angela and Rob's marriage.
Air Date : 1982-09-06
John is foiled by the new love of his life. Patricia sees Angela and Rob's problems as a perfect excuse to see David.
Air Date : 1982-09-07
An outing for the Palmers and Jill is sensationally interrupted.
Air Date : 1982-09-08
There is pandemonium in the Palmer household as it awaits the arrival of the baby. David realises the hell through which Beryl has gone.
Air Date : 1982-09-09
The opening of Fiona's riding school at Woombai is jarred by conflict. Beryl proves she is quite an enigma.
Air Date : 1982-09-13
John discovers the truth about Di. Angela finds she can't cope with her feelings for Paul.
Air Date : 1982-09-14
A reunion for Rosie with her granddaughter is traumatic. Angela makes a decision about her marriage to Rob.
Air Date : 1982-09-15
Patricia is forced to change her tactics when she is cornered by Rob.
Air Date : 1982-09-16
Beryl unwittingly helps Patricia's longstanding scheme.
Air Date : 1982-09-20
Gayle makes a decision about her future. There's a surprise for Rob when he reaches Melbourne.
Air Date : 1982-09-21
Patricia is horrified when Beryl confronts her with the news from Melbourne.
Air Date : 1982-09-22
Patricia launches a desperate bid for David's affections.
Air Date : 1982-09-23
Bitter allegations are hurled when David and Kevin clash.
Air Date : 1982-09-27
Gordon plays into Patricia's hands by issuing a fiery ultimatum.
Air Date : 1982-09-28
John pops a unexpected question. A flirtatious game of Gayle's backfires with terrible consequences.
Air Date : 1982-09-29
Patricia involves a confused John in her predicament with Gordon.
Air Date : 1982-09-30
John gambles with his and Di's future. Paul is forced to use bribery to gain an admission from Wayne.
Air Date : 1982-10-04
Kevin unwittingly creates a stumbling block for Beryl when she pays a visit on David.
Air Date : 1982-10-05
Hal makes John an offer he can't refuse. David and Beryl face the task of trying to repair their marriage.
Air Date : 1982-10-06
Rosie proves she's unable to forgive Wayne. Beryl and Hal cement their friendship.
Air Date : 1982-10-07
David is shocked to discover the identity of his new boss at the truck depot.
Air Date : 1982-10-11
Paul's popularity creates bitter feelings for Wayne. Faced with a harrowing situation, Hal turns to Beryl for support.
Air Date : 1982-10-12
Patricia's successful solution to John and David's work problems draws the three closer together.
Air Date : 1982-10-13
Tragedy strikes for Hal when he reaches his lowest ebb.
Air Date : 1982-10-14
Patricia persuades David to make an important confession to his family.
Air Date : 1982-10-18
A letter from an old friend disturbs Rob. Paul finds there is no easy solution to the mess he's created.
Air Date : 1982-10-19
Disturbing news from Angela places a further strain on Rob.
Air Date : 1982-10-20
Serious accusations are hurled when David and Patricia argue.
Air Date : 1982-10-21
Rosie's suggestion provides Paul and Gordon with the impetus to engage in a secret venture. Fiona plays the good samaritan to a lone mother.
Air Date : 1982-10-25
David's trip to Sydney brings a nostalgic moment. A confession from Rob upsets Angela.
Air Date : 1982-10-26
Devastation looms for Patricia following yet another argument with Kevin.
Air Date : 1982-10-27
Fiona interferes when she realizes the consequences of Paul and Gayle's relationship. Angela discovers she was led to believe a lie.
Air Date : 1982-10-28
Patricia lashes out in revenge with a possibly disastrous threat for David.
Air Date : 1982-11-01
Angela's trip to Sydney turns nightmarish when she's suddenly lumped with a bundle of problems.
Air Date : 1982-11-02
Disturbing news from Fiona adds another twist to Rob's predicament. John finds himself caught in an emotional bind inflicted by Patricia.
Air Date : 1982-11-03
Gordon pops an unexpected question when Barbara comes to dinner. Lynn feels trapped when she witnesses Beryl's new-found independence
Air Date : 1982-11-04
Alarming news from Jill forces Rob to tell Angela his secret. Paul is embarrassed by Gayle's recklessness.
Air Date : 1982-11-08
An achievement of Lynn's meets with disapproval in the Palmer household. Paul reaches a crucial decision.
Air Date : 1982-11-09
Angela proves she won't budge in her attitude towards Patricia. Jill becomes aware of Fiona's possessiveness and tries to snap her out of it.
Air Date : 1982-11-10
Patricia delivers an ultimatum which has David reeling, but he's forced to cover his emotions at John and Angela's 21st birthday party.
Air Date : 1982-11-11
(John Palmer)
(Angela Hamilton)
(Patricia Hamilton)
(David Palmer)
(Fiona Thompson)
(Gordon Hamilton)
(Beryl Palmer)
(Wayne Hamilton)
(Jill Taylor)
(Susan Palmer)
(Kevin Palmer)