26 August

Most Valiant

Tension is rife among the Hoochie girls, which comes to a head in the post mortem of a disastrous party. Lloyd has been suspended, and Rochelle blames Wolf. But when Sheree is about to spill the truth about who’s to blame, Cheryl lays down the law about Sheree’s role as crime wife: keep schtum, look after business and organise Wolf’s defence. Sheree insists she’s skint, and Cheryl finds her wanting. Cheryl decides she needs to intervene to help Wolf, but Pascalle suspects a deeper reason. Sheree, angry, tries to hit Loretta up for money from the job, but gets the short shift. Nicky is not impressed at Loretta’s attitude, but Loretta is adamant that if Sheree is to get cash, it will come from his half. Kasey and Rochelle now suggest to Cheryl that she gets rid of Sheree. She knows she wants to! Cheryl is torn, and Pascalle can see it, but wants to know the real reason. Is she trying to get rid of Sheree so she can get back with Wolf? Cheryl denies this, but Pascalle convinces her that firing Sheree would be a wrong thing.

Rule number one. You stand by your man. You take care of business and you keep your mouth shut.Cheryl

Meanwhile, Van and Munter freak to find a cop in Judd’s house, but find this is no raid. Zoe, the lady cop, is on with Judd! The reason: Judd has decided to take the hint from Cheryl and move on. Munter is inspired by this wisdom, but Van thinks it’s wrong. But now, they’re forced to do a job for the abusive crazy Mrs Webster. Munter is on the verge of quitting, then falls through a roof, and lands on the dream car: a Chrysler Valiant. The lads have to back pedal with Mrs Webster and promise more work in exchange for the car. Van is increasingly peeved with Munter’s hero worship of Judd, but gets called to an urgent meeting with Pascalle who shares her concerns about Cheryl with Loretta and Van.

Loretta is adamant that Cheryl shouldn’t get back with Wolf. But Pascalle is sure of one thing: holding the family together is all up to her. Sheree, at a low ebb, gets cash and comfort from Nicky. But when she arrives in a new outfit, having hired a crap lawyer, Cheryl sees red, and fires Sheree. Sheree then arrives home to find her house empty. The reason, she finds from Loretta, is that Jethro has sold up – and Sheree is out on the street. Pascalle is appalled to hear that Cheryl went back on her promise and talks turkey to Cheryl. Does she want Wolf back or not? Cheryl’s answer is confused. She isn’t sure. Pascalle promises to support her no matter what – but also goes to offer comfort to Sheree. Cheryl comes home to find that Pascalle has offered refuge to Sheree, because she’s . . . pregnant. Cheryl doesn’t want to believe it, but finds it’s true. And in this way, the decision is taken out of Cheryl’s hands. She visits Wolf to close the door.

Van and Munter find that Mrs Webster is reneging on the deal – she wants to crush the valiant! Munter is angry, but Van thinks all this moving on stuff is shit. He wants to go back to him and Munter, and also Kasey. Munter takes this ill, but when he confides in his mentor and father figure, he finds that Judd feels that he and Munter are not in the same waka. He also realises that Judd is hurt. Munter decides to meet Kasey, which goes well, until the matter of her birthday comes up. She got no text and thinks he’s a liar – which is when Munter discovers that he texted Falani. Munter is in despair, then finds that Van has done an amazing thing. Despite Mrs Webster, he did a deal with the tow truckie and got the car anyway. The downside is that the truckie is none other than Aaron Spiller . . .

As we end, there’s a new world order: Cheryl in her house of women, and Judd with the house of guys – including Aaron Spiller.

  • Gutter Black

    (David McArtney)
    Southern Music Publ. Co. (A’Asia) Pty. Ltd

    Performed by Hello Sailor

    Courtesy of Zodiac

  • God Left Town

    (A Thorne)
    Native Tongue Music Publishing

    Performed by Calico Brothers

    Courtesy of Double Happy Music

  • Lonely Girl

    (D Perry/C Bracken) Roots Music Aotearoa

    Performed by Darcy Perry and Craig Bracken

    Courtesy of Cement Records

  • Backwards Is Backwards

    (S Carter)
    Control

    Performed by Dimmer

    Courtesy of Warner Music

  • I Hear You Call My Name

    (J Mulholland/G Hillier/S Mason)
    Native Tongue Music Publishing

    Performed by Gasoline Cowboy

    Courtesy of Gasoline Cowboy

  • You’re Only Leaving Hurt

    (S Carter)
    Control

    Performed by Dimmer

    Courtesy of Warner Music

  • Time

    (Kora)
    Control

    Performed by Kora

    Courtesy of Kora

26 August

Loretta’s blog

I’ve been quite busy, as of late. Housekeeping, in a manner of speaking. Sorting out a few financial arrangements. Getting stuck into this new phase of life.

It’s funny how when one door closes lots of other doors open. All manner of possibilities hove into view. Or, if they don’t, they will sooner or later. And because of that, it’s actually okay to be in a holding pattern for a while. It gives you a chance to jettison the shit from your old life.

Housekeeping, like I said.

I’m not at all guilty or remorseful about anything that happened that led me from there to here. And I’m not feeling sorry for myself in any way – quite the contrary, I welcome change in all its myriad glories.

Yep, definitely exciting times. Lots to do. Lots to be getting on with.

26 August

Tony asks: When will series three be available to buy on DVD?

Hi Tony,

Series three is available in all good retail outlets in New Zealand, Australia and online. Information on distributors and where to purchase the series online is in the FAQ section.

26 August

Tracey asks: Love the show!! just wanting to know when season 4 is going to be available on DVD

Hi Tracey,

We don’t have a date yet, but will let you know via this website once we do. It definitely won’t be released until series four finishes airing in New Zealand.

We will also let you know once it’s released in Australia. Keep an eye out at Umbrella Entertainment for dates.

26 August

Rebecka says to Antony: I don’t realy have a question, I just wanted to tell Antony how much I have loved watching his performance in Outrageous Fortune. I live in Australia and I have to say that I have not seen a show that has effected me the way this one has in a very long time. Van has been my favourite charactor from the start and has made me laugh and cry over and over. The episodes where he was greiving the loss of his girlfriend just broke my heart and I am a dedicated fan of the show because of it. To play two totally different people in the one show so convincingly is such a credit to this enormous talent. In short Antony, you are fabulous.

Thanks heaps!