TV series

The Sullivans

Name: The Sullivans
Released: 1976
Cast: Paul Cronin, Steven Tandy, Richard Morgan, Megan Williams, Reg Gorman

1976–1983· 23 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 5.4Ended

On Nine Network — From Crawford Productions · Nine Network Australia

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Synopsis

The Sullivans is an Australian drama television series produced by Crawford Productions which ran on the Nine Network from 1976 until 1983. The series told the story of an average middle-class Melbourne family and the effect World War II had on their lives. It was a consistent ratings success in Australia, and also became popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Gibraltar and New Zealand.

Themes

world war ii australia middle class melbourne, australia family relationships 1940s

Episodes

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E1 On the Brink of War: Parts 1-2Next upNov 15, 1976 · 60 min
Synopsis
The story began in 1939, with the declaration of war against Germany. From the outset the series focused on the Sullivan family of 7 Gordon Street, Camberwell, Victoria, along with neighbourhood friends, relatives, and associates. The majority of show's storylines related to the war, focussing on either the fighting itself or its effect on the Sullivan family.
E2 On the Brink of War: Parts 3-4Nov 16, 1976 · 60 min
E3 September 4, 1939Nov 17, 1976 · 30 min
E4 September 5-6, 1939Nov 18, 1976 · 30 min
E5 September 7, 1939Nov 19, 1976 · 30 min
E6 September 7-8, 1939Nov 22, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
It is a tense reunion for Maggie and Dave, after all these years. They talk together at the local pub alone. While at the same time, Grace is sitting at home alone. Tom meets up with Bert and is impressed. They end up drinking at the pub together and Maggie learns Tom is Dave Sullivans 2nd Son. Bert gets them both thrown out of the pub and Norm talks to Maggie about Dave. Tom later arrives home late at night only to wake Dave and Grace in his drunken state.
E7 September 9-10, 1939Nov 23, 1976 · 30 min
E8 September 11, 1939Nov 24, 1976 · 30 min
E9 September 12, 1939Nov 25, 1976 · 30 min
E10 September 13, 1939Nov 26, 1976 · 30 min
Synopsis
Grace informs John about Dave's decision wanting to join the Army. Tom heads out with Bert again to try and devise ways they can make money. The Kauffmans return to the their shop depressed after attending the Police station to register as 'aliens'. Grace invites Mrs.Jessup and Lil to come over to the Sullivans house for a cup of tea and to meet her friend from Burrabri. Lil almost faints and won't go. Mrs.Jessup goes to the Sullivans house without Lil and discovers there is a good reason Bert and Lil left Burrabri.
E11 September 14 -17, 1939Nov 29, 1976 · 30 min
E12 September 18, 1939Nov 30, 1976 · 30 min
E13 September 18 - 20, 1939Dec 1, 1976 · 30 min
E14 September 21, 1939Dec 2, 1976 · 30 min
E15 September 21-24, 1939Dec 3, 1976 · 30 min
E16 September 24-28, 1939Dec 6, 1976 · 30 min
E17 September 30, 1939: Grand Final DayDec 7, 1976 · 30 min
E18 October 2, 1939Dec 8, 1976 · 30 min
E19 Monday October 9-15, 1939Dec 9, 1976 · 30 min
E20 October 16, 1939Dec 10, 1976 · 30 min
E21 October 16, 1939Dec 13, 1976 · 30 min
E22 October 17 - 22, 1939Dec 14, 1976 · 30 min
E23 October 23, 1939Dec 15, 1976 · 30 min
E24 October 25, 1939Dec 16, 1976 · 30 min
E25 October 26-28, 1939Dec 20, 1976 · 30 min
E26 October 28-29, 1939Dec 21, 1976 · 30 min
E27 October 30, 1939Dec 22, 1976 · 30 min
E28 November 7-8, 1939Dec 23, 1976 · 30 min
E29 November 8-10, 1939Dec 24, 1976 · 30 min
E30 November 11-12, 1939Dec 27, 1976 · 30 min
E31 November 13, 1939Dec 28, 1976 · 30 min
E32 November 1-9, 1939Dec 29, 1976 · 30 min
E33 November 9-10, 1939Dec 30, 1976 · 30 min
E34 December 11-21, 1939Jan 3, 1977 · 30 min
E35 December 21-25, 1939Jan 4, 1977 · 30 min
E36 December 25, 1939Jan 5, 1977 · 30 min
E37 Xmas Night - Boxing Day, 1939Jan 6, 1977 · 30 min
E38 December 27-30, 1939Jan 7, 1977 · 30 min
E39 December 30 - New Years Eve, 1939Jan 10, 1977 · 30 min
E40 January 1 - 8, 1940Jan 11, 1977 · 30 min
E41 January 20-23, 1940Jan 12, 1977 · 30 min
E42 January 23-24, 1940Jan 13, 1977 · 30 min
E43 January 25-30, 1940Jan 14, 1977 · 30 min
E44 January 31 - February 2, 1940Jan 17, 1977 · 30 min
E45 February 2, 1940Jan 18, 1977 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anna Hruby (Hilda Phipson)
E46 February 3, 1940Jan 19, 1977 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anna Hruby (Hilda Phipson)
E47 February 3-4, 1940Jan 20, 1977 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anna Hruby (Hilda Phipson)
E48 February 4, 1940Jan 21, 1977 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anna Hruby (Hilda Phipson)
E49 February 5, 1940Jan 24, 1977 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anna Hruby (Hilda Phipson)
E50 February 16-17, 1940Jan 25, 1977 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anna Hruby (Hilda Phipson)