Episode 170 hr 45 min
Zabar, the hypnotist that Alex hires to perform at the Widow's Walk, figures prominently in the lives of many of island residents.
Reverend Daniel Cooper arrives on Hope Island to reopen the Community Church and encounters rejection and distrust from some of the locals, especially from Alex Stone, the beautiful and feisty owner of the local tavern The Widow's Walk.
Daniel befriends a dying retired judge, but has difficulty giving him spiritual comfort after the judge confesses to a painful secret.
Molly and Kevin's relationship hits a snag when Kevin implies that he may not want children. Daniel provides Kevin with a direct opportunity to test his parenting skill so that he can make a more informed decision on the matter.
Nub's discovery of an old journal belonging to Hope Island's founder Holloway Brewster turns the community upside down, as it hints of pirate treasure buried somewhere on the island.
Brian is running for mayor of Hope Island, uncontested. Alex learns that his motive is to turn the island into one large real estate development.
The Reverend Daniel Cooper reluctantly agrees to direct the annual play for Hope Island's Community Theater and has to deal with the needs and egos of the cast members.
Nub thinks that he's spotted a mermaid out in the water. Brian, whom he tells, wants Nub to speak to a psychiatrist.
The annual version of the Hope Island School's bachelor auction is taking place. To save himself the embarrassment of previous years when he has been bought for a pittance, Brian, using Boris as his front, buys himself for $100.
Daniel is hoping to purchase classic motorcycle parts that were bequeathed to Father Mac three years earlier, but Father Mac wants to keep them to rebuild a motorcycle for himself.
Boris is holding a series of dance classes. Some of the islanders have specific reasons for taking the classes: Molly and Kevin want to learn to dance for their wedding, and Dylan wants to learn so that he can ask his classmate, Rebecca, to the school dance.
Harry asks Alex out on a date. Ruby Vasquez and the Angledogs, Hope Island's resident matchmakers, conspire to set up the newly-divorced Reverend Daniel Cooper with the just-dumped Delores McMaster.
Non bird lover Father Mac is asked by one of his parishioners, Mrs. Hamilton, to look after Dee-Dee, her talking gray parrot while she's away.
Kevin is one step away from making the grade to sergeant. All he has to do is complete the obstacle course in a set time.
Kevin witnesses who he believes are smugglers on Hope Island.
Steve is feeling recovered enough from his work stresses that he asks Alex to marry him. He does notice Daniel's interest in Alex which may have spurred his quickness in asking her.
Callie, Alex, Bonita and Ruby sit on the committee that will be awarding the first ever Hope Island Humanitarian Award.
Zabar, the hypnotist that Alex hires to perform at the Widow's Walk, figures prominently in the lives of many of island residents.
Nub dreads the arrival of his mother, opera diva Laetitia Barton. Brian Brewster and Boris get everyone on Hope Island to pretend that Nub is the mayor to impress Laetitia.
A week before Molly and Kevin's wedding, Peter Gibson, Molly's high school sweetheart and first love, returns to Hope Island on the news of Molly's impending nuptials.
Hope Island braces for a coming storm while Molly and Kevin prepare for their wedding rehearsal.
Molly and Kevin's new life together as newlyweds is made complicated when a now bankrupt Brian Brewster moves in with them.
CastCameron Daddo, Suki Kaiser, Duncan Fraser, Haig Sutherland, David Lewis
ProductionMary Hanes