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	SeaChange (Season Three - 2000) Episode Guide Shaun guested on SeaChange in season three as Warrick Munro, the "most boring man in the world"  and as Laura's (Sigrid Thornton) love interest. (Synopsis have been listed as found at the Seachange Website (www.abc.net.au/seachange) We are seeking more details to provide in the ep guide, so you care to contribute air dates, or any other relevant details for some or all episodes, email us. Series 3, Episode 5 (ABC Ep 31): Pipeline Synopis: Laura is tired of being let down by the men in her life and now Angus' quest of self discovery has left her without a court clerk and a mountain of paper work. What perfect timing for handsome and totally uncomplicated court reviewer, Warwick Munro to arrive in Pearl Bay. Max takes the opportunity to redeem himself by singing Laura's praises but when he realises Warwick's interest in Laura is more than professional he can't help but stage a sabotage. Angus has what is akin to a religious experience when he is approached by a business associate of surfing legend Mark Richards. However, Angus' prospects of making boards for his surf God's company are dashed when his prized template board is snatched. Angus decides to take the law into his own hands. With Griff and Kevin as accomplices it is no surprise that Angus ends up in court facing his ex-boss and ex-girlfriend, the new court clerk. After successfully defending himself, Angus decides he is more comfortable in a wetsuit than an Armani twin breasted. Just when Angus thinks he will be condemned to Hell, Mark Richards materialises is Pearl Bay to share a wave or two with his faithful apostle. Later, over dinner, Warwick professes his deep attraction for Laura. She is flattered until he discusses his willingness to help her with her 'personal battle with alcohol'. Laura identifies Max's handiwork immediately, sending the sly schemer back to square one. Series 3, Episode 6 (ABC Ep 32): Adversely Possessed Synopsis: Laura's niggling doubts about Warwick begin to dissipate as she begins to fall for his charms... if only the locals would stop interrupting them. Laura is concerned that everyone else is Pearl Bay is warming to Warwick faster than she is. However, Laura is convinced she will fall madly in love with him at any moment. Soon. Apart from Warwick, the town's attention turns to "Still Waters", a city newspaper column detailing the life and times of a small coastal town. Even though the parallels between the fictional town and Pearl Bay are uncanny, no-one recognises themselves. However, Miranda recognises Max's penmanship and bribes her way into a cadetship at 'The Oyster'. As if Max's hands weren't full enough already with new employee, Karen, courtesy of a town sponsored 'scholarship'. Morton Tregonning informs Bob a property in the path of the tunnel development must be purchased at whatever cost. Bob sniffs a great opportunity to make some quick cash and purchase the derelict house for a steal. The fact Griff is the tenant is only a minor consideration for Bob, besides, Heather can evict the freeloader. Racked with guilt, Heather encourages Griff to take her to court. When Morton notices the court case, a desperate Bob pays Griff off but soon after Bob parts with ten grand, Morton decides the shabby shack isn't in the way after all. Poor Bob is left with a valueless title deed, no money and Griff as houseguest. All this and Mr Tregonning hasn't even begun to play for real yet... Series 3, Episode 7 (ABC Ep 33): Blowing in the Wind Synopsis: A strange wind blows into town leaving the locals unsettled and with a couple of visitors: Tama, a pacific island prince and Mad Girl Madigan, a renegade sailor. Tama's profound hatred for brass music sees him in jail for destroying Grey's trumpet, ruining the sergeant's chance of making the police band…again. The two form an unexpected bond, giving Grey the confidence to reaudition for the band playing to his own tune. Meanwhile, Griff decides it is time to settle down. Heather throws herself into finding just the right home for him and his future bride to be. Griff's master plan is threatened by nomad Madi, a beer drinking woman who infatuates him immediately. Unsure who is the right kind of woman for him, Griff plays the field... well, he asks Karen out to dinner. Karen is in the process of making a big decision of her own, returning to the police force. Not surprisingly, no sparks fly between the two and when Heather hunts Griff to sign the contract of sale he is already sailing off into the sunset with Madi. While work commitments keep Warwick out of Pearl Bay, his presence is felt courtesy of a constant stream of flowers. Max is amused by the hopelessly written notes attached and constructs his own 'version' of a Warwick love letter. Max is forced to confess for his sins, earning a smack across the face - literally and laterally, as Laura begins to settle into a relationship with Warwick. Series 3, Episode 8 (ABC Ep 34): I Name Thee Bay of Pearls Synopsis: Laura's mother, June, arrives in town during a geriatric traffic crime spree. June's suspiciously sudden appearance is more of an inconvenience than a pleasure for Laura, who is too caught up in her own life to sense her mother's sadness. When Laura eventually discovers her father's declining health has forced June to place him into respite care, she is forced to reassess her priorities. Max begins to spend more time with his father and his friends, learning of Pearl Bay's real, great, textured history. However, Bob has his own interpretation of the town's past and plans to turn Pearl Bay into Ye Olde Pearl Bay : a sure-fire tourism hit. Max plays along with Bob's redundant plan for his own entertainment. When judgement day arrives and the city tourist agents descend on the town, instead of letting Bob hang himself, Max turns an inevitable disastrous slide show into a tribute to the older citizens of Pearl Bay. Meanwhile Harold feels the grip of old age tightening. His frustration is worsened by representing elderly drivers caught in the recent, unexplained traffic crime spree. Meredith reminds him being comfortable with yourself defies age, presenting him with a nude portrait of herself. One look at the picture and Harold is young again. Series 3, Episode 9 (ABC Ep 35): Eminent Persons Synopsis: Laura's ego is battered when she is not chosen to speak during Eminent Persons Week at Rupert's school. Laura heads off to the principal's office under the guise she is concerned about her son's education. She should be, her visit brings Rupert's report card fraud to the attention of Ms Philby. But perhaps worst of all for Laura, Warwick has asked her to marry him. The corrupt former Port Deakin councillors are finally brought to trial before Laura. Max is suspicious as to who pays the councillors' entourage of legal eagles - headed by an old associate of Laura's, Hilary Tonks Q.C. Naturally, when Max and Hilary meet at Laura's dinner party, Max can't help but stir things up. An emotional argument ensues catapulting Laura into accepting Warwick's proposal. Meanwhile, Heather is excited to learn she is the recipitent of a prestigious real estate award. When Bob mocks her legitemate success, Heather packs up and leaves...for good. Bob plummets to rock bottom when Morton threatens Mr Jelly's past crimes could come back to haunt him - in the form of a lengthy prison sentence... Series 3, Episode 10 (ABC Ep 36): Checks and Balances Synopsis: Kevin is acting strangely. He heads out of town without Phrani, won't speak more than three words at once and most worrying of all...he's wearing slacks. Phrani's worrying is appeased when Kevin's sister, country singer Suzy, arrives in Pearl Bay to claim their recently dead father's silver guitar. The case ends up before Laura where Suzy's adamant belief her Dad was a member of the "Master's Apprentices" is challenged...and eventually proven correct, resulting in a cliff side tribute concert. Laura is reluctant to spread the news of her impending marriage but she is keen to sever all legal ties with Jack. However, when Jack pays Laura what he owes, she is left feeling unexpectedly hollow. Karen, too, is eager to even the scales. After Karen reveals her continental infidelity to Angus, she inisists he has an affair to compensate...while Meredith has her own way to keep Harold on his toes. Construction work finally begins on the tunnel site, arousing Max's curiousity. When Max doesn't keep his discoveries to himself, Morton pulls a few of his very long and very connected strings, revealing Max as the writer behind 'Still Waters'. The town alienate Max immediately but things could be worse...he could be Bob. Wifeless and facing a lenghty prison sentence, Mr Jelly decides to end it all, a hard task with only three sleeping pills. However, Bob's fortune seems to improve when Morton offers to back him in his quest for the mayoral robes. Bob would be thrilled if he wasn't comatose. Series 3, Episode 11 (ABC Ep 37): Love in the Time of Coleridge Synopsis: While Laura's on a one way track to the altar, Max announces he has accepted a lucrative job with an international newspaper and will be leaving Pearl Bay - and Laura - behind. Of all things, a trivia night question causes Max to reassess his life. Max is reminded of his likeness to the mariner in Colerdige's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', who shot an albatross, his potential saviour. In other words, Max realises he should stop making a habit of sabotaging his own happiness. Meanwhile, Bob launches his campaign with Morton at the reigns. Mr Jelly receives female attention from his forward image consultant, Astrid Moore, prompting Bob to warn Heather she'll let a tiger out to play if she doesn't take him back. Heather knows Bob couldn't cheat on him no more than she could on him. Her theory is proved when a terrified Bob bails out a restaurant toilet window to escape Astrid's advances. Trudi finds herself in court...as Vietnamese interpreter. As the case unravels, the defendant is revealed to be Lewis' father. He traded identities with a crim and risks imprisonment just to see Trudi again and beg her to return home with him. Desperation drives Karen, too, when in a last ditch attempt to win Angus back, she learns to surf. At the eleventh hour Max confesses his true feelings for Laura but his words are soon upstaged by the fact they are careering downriver in an out-of-control dinghy. However, after a champagne drenched hen's night Laura, again, finds herself careering out of control...by foot, to the shack at the end of the beach. Series 3, Episode 12 (ABC Ep 38): To Thine Own Self be Relatively True Synopsis: Laura desperately wants to be honest with Warwick about her night with Max, but the moment constantly eludes her. To compound on her anxiety, Jack, distraught since Trudi left him, refers to Laura as the 'good', faithful sister. Work is no help either. Barry Boston and his ex-lover, Ari, are in battle trading accusations of deception and passionless love. With the rocky Jelly marriage creating bad PR, Morton threatens Heather into supporting Bob to keep face. However, newly independent Heather can not be swayed and throws her support behind the new candidate on the block - Meredith. To add to Bob's woes Craig goes through a sexual crisis, closely observed by a bemused Miranda. Yet despite the setbacks, Bob's campaign rolls on with Morton in the driving seat. Max's investigations reveal Morton plans to turn Pearl Bay into a nucelar wastedump! An incredulous Bob goes public and withdraws his nomination. Meanwhile poor Karen bravely accepts her fate as the 'dude bride' at her forthcoming surf wedding while Laura struggles to escape hers. It isn't until Max reveals his love for Laura to Warwick that Laura is forced to pull the plug on the big day. In an uncharacteristically callous gesture, Warwick leaves a little momento behind to remind Laura of his broken hearted departure...rotten fish has never smelt sweeter.