========================== Wind at My Back Episode Guide ========================== Last updated: 1/28/02 (c) 1998-2002 Patricia F. Winter. This guide is intended for personal use only. Do not distribute it to other people by electronic or non-electronic means (including posting on a web site) without prior permission from the copyright owner. Patty Winter patty@wintertime.com --------------------------------------------------------------- About "Wind at My Back" "Wind at My Back" follows the lives of Honey Bailey and her family during the Great Depression. In addition to Honey and her three children, this ensemble drama introduces us to a wide variety of other characters in the fictional town of New Bedford, Ontario. The series was created by Sullivan Entertainment (www.sullivan- ent.com), which also produced the popular, award-winning series "Road to Avonlea" (known simply as "Avonlea" in the U.S.). ============================================= First season (1996-1997) Regular and recurring cast: May Bailey..............Shirley Douglas Grace Bailey............Kathryn Greenwood Honey Bailey............Cynthia Belliveau Hubert (Hub) Bailey.....Dylan Provencher Henry (Fat) Bailey......Tyrone Savage Bob Bailey..............Dan Lett Toppy Bailey............Robin Craig Doris Bailey............Kathryn Long Max Sutton..............James Carroll Ollie Jefferson.........Neil Crone George Murphy...........Christopher Bondy Sgt. Stoneman...........Rodger Barton --------------------------------------------- 1. Four Walls and a Roof--Part 1 Writer: Marlene Matthews Director: F. Harvey Frost Original airdate: CBC 12/1/96 In 1932, the Depression forces a hardware store owner to close his shop and move his family to his mother's town in northern Ontario. When tragedy strikes, his young wife is forced to leave her children with her disapproving mother-in-law while she gets back on her feet financially. Jack Bailey.............Booth Savage Joe Callaghan...........Jesse Collins Hugh Morrison...........Craig Eldridge Matilda Morrison........Alison Hope 2. Four Walls and a Roof--Part 2 Writer: Raymond Storey Director: F. Harvey Frost Original airdate: CBC 12/1/96 As Fat and Hub try to adjust to living with their grandmother, a local schoolteacher befriends them. Back in North Bridge, Honey struggles to find work. Joe Callaghan...........Jesse Collins Judd Wainwright.........Dan Redican Hugh Morrison...........Craig Eldridge Matilda Morrison........Alison Hope 3. No Way of Telling Writer: Jeremy Hole Director: F. Harvey Frost Original airdate: CBC 12/8/96 Honey finally lands a job, although it pays barely enough for her to survive herself, much less bring her children back. Max raises some hackles by running a soup line for out-of-work transients. Hub and Fat agree to take care of George Murphy's dog while he's out of town. Joe flees town to avoid a loan shark, leaving Honey in dire straits. A rash of thefts has an unexpected explanation. Joe Callaghan...........Jesse Collins Ben Molloy..............Bob Bainborough Frank Cleary............Torquil Campbell Patrick Mullen..........Geza Kovacs Ruth....................Melinda Deines Sgt. Stoneman...........Rodger Barton Station Master..........Gordon Jocelyn 4. A Family of Independent Means Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 12/15/96 Grace runs into old friend Judd Wainwright on the bus again, giving him an opportunity to pursue his attentions to her--and not unexpectedly, arousing May's disapproval. May decides to teach Grace how to drive so that she and the boys won't have to keep taking the bus to visit Honey in North Bridge. Hub and Fat try to win a human pyramid contest so they can help their mother's finances--which get even worse when Honey loses her job to someone willing to take a lower wage. Judd Wainwright.........Dan Redican Alastair Grady..........Ken James Mr. Pagnutti............Chuck Shamata Farmer Doogan...........John Friesen Ben Molloy..............Bob Bainborough Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison 5. My Dog Pal Writers: Janet MacLean and Avrum Jacobsen Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 12/22/96 The dog Hub and Fat are taking care of becomes an increasing annoyance to May--and dangerously raises the ire of her neighbors. Alastair Grady..........Ken James Dottie Grady............Corinne Conley Helen McCloud...........Jill Frappier 6. Something From Nothing Writer: Blair Ferguson Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 1/5/97 Honey goes to Toronto to look for work. She finds a job in a garment factory, but then gets seriously ill and loses it. Hub gets a weekend job on a farm. Fat lands a part in a Chatauqua play, stirring up dreams of him becoming an actor. Brambly Wilson..........Tom McCamus Harry Bloomington.......Robert Buck Alden Cramp.............Dan MacDonald Wick Thompson...........Michael Rhodes Kathy...................Deborah Lambie 7. Moonshine Struck Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Stacey Stewart Curtis Original airdate: CBC 1/12/97 Honey meets the boys' gym teacher, Max Sutton, and a dashing but snobby police constable who shows considerable interest in her. The kids find a bootlegger and decide to play a Hallowe'en trick on him. Percy Ardley............Karl Pruner Archie Attenborough.....Richard Blackburn Marjorie Behan..........Sally Cahill Alice MacFarlane........Julie Annis Old Bones...............Sam Malkin 8. Train To Nowhere Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Stacey Stewart Curtis Original airdate: CBC 1/19/97 After Max's play is rejected by a big radio show, Grace and Honey talk him into putting it on in New Bedford. When Toppy starts spending a lot of time rehearsing with her co-star, the townspeople start gossiping about the state of her marriage. Archie Attenborough.....Richard Blackburn June Pritchard..........Jillian Cook Reenie Bigelow..........Debra McGrath Alden Cramp.............Dan MacDonald 9. Aunt Grace's Wedding Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 1/26/97 May tries to derail Grace's budding relationship with Judd Wainwright, forcing Grace to use devious means to see him. May opens a mission for needy people, but wants to restrict it to local families despite Max's pleas that she also help transients. Judd Wainwright.........Dan Redican Reverend Peterson.......Gerry Quigley 10. No Place Like Home Writer: Marlene Matthews Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 2/2/97 Honey's brother Joe lands in jail after an altercation at a homeless camp. Still angry about the money he stole from her, Honey must decide whether to forgive him. Honey starts a hairdressing service in May's kitchen, allowing her to start saving money for a place of her own. Joe Callaghan...........Jesse Collins Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Marjorie Behan..........Sally Cahill 11. Chasing Rainbows Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 2/9/97 The boys try to get a special present for Honey's birthday. May puts her faith in the wrong person to organize a mission fundraiser. Rev. Peterson...........Gerry Quigley Dottie Grady............Corinne Conley Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Martha Wanless..........Francoise Vallee Hugh Morrison...........Craig Eldridge Matilda Morrison........Brenda Bazinet 12. Moving Mountains Writer: Michael Amo Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 2/16/97 Hub takes a newspaper route to supplement the "Bring Violet Home" fund--to the detriment of his school work. After he gets put back a grade, he meets some new "friends" in detention who practice their own brand of Depression-era justice. May pressures Grace to formally announce her engagement to Judd, but Grace is hiding some important information about the relationship. Max hosts an on-air raffle to benefit the school hockey team, leading him into a new part-time career. Principal Pagnutti......Chuck Shamata Mrs. Whitney............Charmion King Skip Roper..............John Bourgeois Tony Piretti............Dominic Zamprogna 13. Back In My Arms Again Writer: Marlene Matthews Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 2/23/97 Frustrated that May is stalling about bringing Violet home, the boys take matters into their own hands. Honey seizes the opportunity and makes a decisive move--which May promptly tries to undermine any way she can. Even Max gets caught up in the fracas, which looks hopeless until Hub makes a public plea for help. Mr. Walker..............Richard McMillan Suzanne Nelson..........Laura Bertram Hugh Morrison...........Craig Eldridge Matilda Morrison........Brenda Bazinet Judge Elliot............Leon Pownall ============================================= Second season (1997-1998) Regular and recurring cast: May Bailey..............Shirley Douglas Grace Bailey............Kathryn Greenwood Honey Bailey............Cynthia Belliveau Hubert (Hub) Bailey.....Dylan Provencher Henry (Fat) Bailey......Tyrone Savage Bob Bailey..............Dan Lett Max Sutton..............James Carroll Del Sutton..............Ron Lea Maisey McGinty..........Dalene Irvine Ollie Jefferson.........Neil Crone Callie Cramp............Lynne Griffin Alden Cramp.............Dan MacDonald George Murphy...........Christopher Bondy Sgt. Stoneman...........Rodger Barton --------------------------------------------- 14. Many Happy Returns Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 9/28/97 Max gets a job offer at a private school in New York--and asks Honey to marry him. May desperately looks for a way to make Honey stay in New Bedford. Grace gets a job as a switchboard operator. Toppy Bailey............Robin Craig Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Hattie Olsen............Marilyn Boyle Martin LeClaire.........James B. Douglas Joe Willis..............Aron Tager Alastair Grady..........Ken James Mr. Yuen................Ho Chow Station Master..........Gordon Jocelyn 15. Never Sleep Three In A Bed Writer: Arnold Margolin Director: Penelope Buitenhuis Original airdate: CBC 10/5/97 The boys have trouble adjusting to Max's authority--and Del's boyish irresponsibility doesn't help. As the problems at the mine take a toll on his personal life, Bob is forced to make layoffs. Honey finds a new home for her family and a place to open a beauty parlor. Benny...................Jefferson Mappin Grocer Greeley..........Wayne Robson 16. The Agony Column Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Vic Sarin Original airdate: CBC 10/12/97 Grace loses her switchboard job and despairs of ever earning her own keep. While helping at the radio station one night, she unexpectedly launches a new career as an advice columnist. May has her license suspended for reckless driving and is assigned by Sgt. Stoneman to learn how cars operate--and how to drive one safely. Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Martha Wanless..........Francoise Vallee Hattie Olsen............Marilyn Boyle 17. Triple Trouble Writer: Joel Wyner Director: Don Shebib Original airdate: CBC 10/19/97 An old flame of May's returns to New Bedford, accompanied by his rebellious granddaughter. The girl, Maisey, immediately enlists Hub and Fat's help to run away. Leo McGinty.............Gordon Pinsent Buck Mayhew.............Noah Shebib Alice MacFarlane........Julie Annis 18. Summer Dreams, Summer Nightmares Writer: Michael Mercer Director: Roman Buchok Original airdate: CBC 10/26/97 The bank threatens to call in the mine's loan, leading Bob to make some bad decisions. At home, Bob gets even more bad news from Toppy. Fat and Maisey practice to beat Hub and Alice in a dance contest. Del plays Cyrano in Ollie's attempts to woo Grace. Toppy Bailey............Robin Craig Doris Bailey............Kathryn Long Leo McGinty.............Gordon Pinsent Alice MacFarlane........Julie Annis Gene MacFarlane.........Richard Donat Mr. McKendrick..........Graham McPherson Mr. Sainsbury...........Robert Benson 19. The Champ Writer: Roy Sallows Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 11/2/97 Honey's brother Joe shows up in New Bedford with yet another new scheme: he's promoting wrestling matches. But has he really gone legit this time? Joe Callaghan...........Jesse Collins The Dynamite Kid (David Doyle)........Andrew Jackson Battling Bob............Alan Peterson Mike the Mauler.........Garry Robbins Captain Death...........Layton Morrison 20. By Gosh Or By Golly Writers: Dennis Foon and Roy Sallows Director: Roman Buchok Original airdate: CBC 11/9/97 May faces financial ruin as the workers refuse to go back into the mine until they're sure it's safe. When an unexpected visitor arrives in town, she schemes to enlist his help in the matter. Honey has some news that isn't universally welcomed in her household. Ethan Newcombe..........Anthony Bekenn Leo McGinty.............Gordon Pinsent Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison Gene MacFarlane.........Richard Donat Mrs. McFarlane..........Maggie Huculak Mr. Kendrick............Graham McPherson Alastair Grady..........Ken James 21. Careers Writer: Arnold Margolin Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: 11/23/97 Burdened by his new responsibilities as vice principal, Max turns over many of his duties at the radio station to Grace. During a career day sponsored by the school, Hub develops an interest in the mine and Fat and Maisey think they've uncovered a murder plot. Del encourages Grace to be more independent. Mrs. Whitney............Charmion King Buck Mayhew.............Noah Shebib Alice MacFarlane........Julie Annis Marjorie Behan..........Sally Cahill 22. Radio Waves Writer: Michael Mercer Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 11/30/97 After their teacher tells them how the RCMP caught some bank robbers who were communicating via ham radio, Hub and Maisey try to build a radio themselves to listen in on the action. Grace becomes the manager of CRNB and immediately gets caught up in controversy. Mr. Walcott.............Bruce Pirrie Rev. Milo (McClellan)...Richard Partington Chan Yuen...............Jovanni Sy Lee Yuen................Ho Chow Skip Roper..............John Bourgeois 23. A Ghost Of A Chance Story: Roy Sallows Teleplay: Raymond Storey Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 12/7/97 Max and Honey leave Del and Grace in charge of the children while they go to Toronto for the weekend. Fat, Hub, and Maisey drive Mrs. Cramp to her wit's end in their attempts to photograph a ghost they think is haunting the hotel. Del, Grace, Ollie, and Marjorie get caught up in romantic entanglements. Marjorie Behan..........Sally Cahill Chambermaid.............Kelli Fox 24. A Meeting Of The Clan Story: Laurie Pearson Teleplay: Arnold Margolin Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 12/14/97 May's cousin Jessie arrives from Nova Scotia to help May get her priorities straight--much to May's chagrin. Maisey gets blamed for the disappearance of a brooch. Max finds nickel ore on a piece of land that May is about to sell. Cousin Jessie...........Kay Tremblay Leo McGinty.............Gordon Pinsent Hugo Gerrard............Daniel Pilon Luc Gerrard.............Carl Marotte 25. Of All That Human Hearts Endure Writer: Barry Stevens Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 12/21/97 As May tries desperately to save the mine, her health takes a sudden turn for the worse. Maisey creates a complicated situation when she ignores her grandfather's instructions while she's caretaking the pawn shop. Luc Gerrard.............Carl Marotte Hugo Gerrard............Daniel Pilon Mr. Kendrick............Graham McPherson Leo McGinty.............Gordon Pinsent Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison Farmer Doogan...........John Friesen Joe Mulholland..........Richard Fitzpatrick Mr. McEwen..............Chris Benson Nurse Harper............Louisa Martin 26. Smiling Through Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 12/21/97 After the bank calls in May's loan, Luc offers to loan May the money she needs--unaware that his father has other plans in mind. Cousin Jessie returns to New Bedford to minister to May. Callie tries to fix up Luc with Grace. Honey goes into labor as she's helping May pack up memorabilia at the mine office. Cousin Jessie...........Kay Tremblay Luc Gerrard.............Carl Marotte Hugo Gerrard............Daniel Pilon Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison Mr. Kendrick............Graham McPherson Nurse Harper............Louisa Martin ============================================= Third season (1998-1999) Regular and recurring cast: May Bailey..............Shirley Douglas Grace Bailey............Kathryn Greenwood Honey Bailey.......... Cynthia Belliveau Hubert (Hub) Bailey.....Dylan Provencher Henry (Fat) Bailey......Tyrone Savage Bob Bailey..............Dan Lett Toppy Bailey............Robin Craig Max Sutton..............James Carroll Del Sutton..............Ron Lea Maisey McGinty..........Dalene Irvine Ollie Jefferson.........Neil Crone Callie Cramp............Lynne Griffin Alden Cramp.............Dan MacDonald George Murphy...........Christopher Bondy Sgt. Stoneman...........Rodger Barton (Note: Because the third season was run in the U.S. before it aired in Canada, and was not shown in quite the same order in both countries, I'm including the original airdates for both countries here.) --------------------------------------------- 27. The Resurrection of May Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 10/27/98; CBC 1/24/99 May Bailey determines to buy back the Silver Dome Mine and stop the economic depression that threatens to destroy New Bedford. Luc Gerrard.............Carl Marotte Hugo Gerrard............Daniel Pilon Harmon Drakeford........Sandy Webster Benjamin Kendrick.......Graham McPherson Mr. Sainsbury...........Robert Benson Mrs. MacFarlane.........Maggie Huculak 28. The Long Weekend Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 10/28/98; CBC 1/31/99 Max and Honey's getaway weekend at the Bailey cabin is complicated by the unexpected appearance of the feuding Toppy and Bob. While they're away, Hub and Fat enter a bed race. Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison Edmund Wanless..........Roger Dunn Mr. Yuen................Ho Chow 29. The Forever Leap Writer: Kelly Rebar Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 10/29/98; CBC 4/11/99 Hub, eager to be accepted by some of the local boys, contemplates a dangerous stunt. But a request from a grieving townsperson leads him to discover another way of proving his mettle. Edmund Wanless..........Roger Dunn Ralph Fillian...........Peter Millard Alice MacFarlane........Julia Annis Buck Mayhew.............Josh Wittig Tony Piretti............Kenny Vadas Charlie McGregor........Peter Costigan Leonard Olson...........David Roemmele 30. My Beautiful Mom Writer: Dave Carley Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 11/1/98; CBC 2/7/99 As Grace tries to run the New Bedford Fall Fair for the first time, an out-of-town photographer (Mark Humphrey) arrives and stirs up trouble. Doris comes home for the weekend with two snobby school- mates who are eager to meet the "femme fatale" mother she's been telling them about. Tucker Findlay..........Mark Humphrey Doris Bailey............Kathryn Long Archie Attenborough.....Richard Blackburn Frankie Bloore..........Stephanie Graham Clarice Bloore..........Julia Sommerville 31. The Fever Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 11/2/98; CBC 3/14/99 Hub finds himself unexpectedly concerned about Alice's welfare after she's swept off her feet by a transient road worker. Alice MacFarlane........Julia Annis Cliff...................Barna Moricz Mrs. MacFarlane.........Maggie Huculak Buck Mayhew.............Josh Wittig 32. The Crystal Skull Writer: Arnold Margolin Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 11/3/98; CBC 2/21/99 A recluse bequeaths May Bailey a crystal skull that supposedly has magical powers. Despite May's demand that it be left in storage, Grace and Toppy can't resist testing its ability to find lost objects. An old enemy of Maisey's arrives in town and immediately starts taunting Maisey about her absent father. Ruby Trammel............Kristin Fairlie Aaron Rothsteen.........Nicu Branzea Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Martha Wanless..........Francoise Vallee Reenie Bigelow..........Debra McGrath Harmon Drakeford........Sandy Webster 33. Public Enemies Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 11/4/98; CBC 3/7/99 In the middle of a crime wave, a new arrival in town raises suspicion among the residents of New Bedford--and opens old wounds in Leo. Leo McGinty.............Gordon Pinsent Eddy Jackson............Philip Granger 34. New Directions Writer: Michael Mercer Director: Don Shebib Original airdate: WAM 11/5/98; CBC 3/21/99 Despite her best efforts--including calling in the help of her old friend Senator Woodman--May Bailey can't persuade the bank to grant her a line of credit so she can develop the new nickel mine. As Del teaches some local children how to use a compass, he realizes that he isn't sure of his own direction in life, so he comes to a major decision. Senator Woodman.........Colin Fox Maurice Woodman.........Don Carrier Benjamin Kendrick.......Thomas Hauff Mr. Sainsbury...........Robert Benson Angus Hardy.............Jonathan Wilson Mr. Wilmott.............David Huband Quote of the week: "I'm no liberal, Mrs. Bailey. I represent the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation." "The CCF? That prairie party? Young man, I have no intention of helping a band of Bolsheviks overthrow this government!" Why is that quote funny? Because Shirley Douglas is the daughter of Tommy Douglas, one of the early leaders of the CCF. See http://archive.ndp.ca/ourhistory/ for more information on him. 35. The Strap Writer: Arnold Margolin Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 11/8/98; CBC 3/28/99 Max is pressured by the school principal to administer corporal punishment. A new schoolteacher arrives in town with his overachieving son, who quickly becomes enemies with Fat. Jim Flett...............Robert Bockstael Pritchard Flett.........Bradie Whetham Mrs. Whitney............Charmion King 36. Grace of Hollywood Writer: Laurie Pearson Director: Don Shebib Original airdate: WAM 11/9/98; CBC 1/17/99 When a newsreel director gets stuck in New Bedford for a few days, Grace sees an opportunity to break into the movies. Nathan Sparks...........Greg Spottiswood Rev. Milo McClellan.....Richartd Partington Burt Potter.............Layne Coleman Buck Mayhew.............Josh Wittig 37. Marathon Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Don McBrearty Original airdate: WAM 11/10/98; CBC 4/4/99 Reasons ranging from loneliness to financial lack drive New Bedford citizens to enter a dance marathon as the town prepares to welcome 1935. Jim Flett...............Robert Bockstael Archie Attenborough.....Richard Blackburn Alice MacFarlane........Julia Annis Marjorie Behan..........Sally Cahill 38. A Mission for Honey Writer: Barry Stevens Director: Stacey Stewart Curtis Original airdate: WAM 11/11/98; CBC 4/18/99 Honey's efforts to help a needy family arouse May's disapproval and lead to dire consequences for Honey herself. Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Myrt Dumphry............Ann Holloway Norma...................Fiona Byrne Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison 39. Life on Mars Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 11/12/98; CBC 4/18/99 Honey's family feels the strain of her absence, as both Hub and Fat have difficulty coping with the situation. Bob Bailey returns to New Bedford for a Silver Dome Mine meeting, raising Toppy's hopes of a reconciliation. Grace finds herself more involved in an upcoming wedding than she had planned. Jim Flett...............Robert Bockstael Pritchard Flett.........Bradie Whetham Marjorie Behan..........Sally Cahill Alice MacFarlane........Julia Annis Mrs. MacFarlane.........Maggie Huculak Libby Dean..............Debra Hale ============================================= Fourth season (1999-2000) Regular and recurring cast: May Bailey..............Shirley Douglas Grace Bailey............Kathryn Greenwood Hubert (Hub) Bailey.....Dylan Provencher Henry (Fat) Bailey......Tyrone Savage Max Sutton..............James Carroll Toppy Bailey............Robin Craig Maisey McGinty..........Dalene Irvine Jim Flett...............Robert Bockstael Pritchard Flett.........Bradie Whetham Alice MacFarlane........Julia Chantrey (nee Julia Annis) Lorna MacFarlane........Maggie Huculak Ollie Jefferson.........Neil Crone Marjorie Jefferson......Sally Cahill Archie Attenborough.....Richard Blackburn Callie Cramp............Lynne Griffin Alden Cramp.............Dan MacDonald Violet Bailey...........Natasha LaForce 40. All This and Heaven, Too Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 6/23/99; CBC 1/16/00 Grace's attempts to relax at the lake house are thwarted by the presence of the Fletts, Toppy and Archie--and two escaped convicts. Toppy moves out of the Bailey residence and into her own house. Mr. Sainsbury...........Robert Benson Buddy...................Cliff Saunders Sgt. Stoneman...........Rodger Barton Myrt Dumphry............Ann Holloway 41. It Don't Mean a Thing Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Michael Kennedy Original airdate: WAM 6/24/99; CBC 1/30/00 Swing dancing comes to New Bedford and causes trouble for both Toppy and Hub. Toppy, trying to overcome the ostracism of being a divorcee, opens a dance studio and seems to be making a go of it--until a prudish matron takes exception to her free-swinging style. Meanwhile, Hub and the woman's daughter sneak off to a dance club and end up in a car accident. Grace has a fight with her mother and moves in with Toppy. Althea Bridgeman........Nola Augustson Laura Bridgeman.........Emily Andrews Ned Perry...............Steve Jackson 42. A Girl in Trouble Writer: Kelly Rebar Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 6/27/99; CBC 2/6/00 Alice MacFarlane returns to New Bedford, and eventually confesses to Hub why she left her cousin's farm. Marjorie is jealous of Grace, especially when Ollie starts spending a lot of time helping Grace look for a car. Eugene MacFarlane.......Richard Donat Old Roolie..............Moira Wylie 43. A River Rages Writer: James DeFelice Director: Roman Buchok Original airdate: WAM 6/28/99; CBC 2/13/00 When a famous novelist stops over in New Bedford, all the literary fans and aspiring writers want to meet him--but all he wants is to be left alone. When Grace manages to meet him, she finds him rather less enchanting than she expected. Toppy puts him in his place over his treatment of Grace, only to discover that he finds her fiery spirit enticing. Hugh Frampton...........Kenneth John McGregor George Murphy...........Christopher Bondy Myrt Dumphry............Ann Holloway 44. After Leo Writer: Michael MacLennan Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 6/29/99; CBC 2/27/00 After Leo McGinty dies, his granddaughter Maisey is chagrined to learn that he has named May Bailey as her guardian. Chafing under Mrs. Bailey's strict rule, Maisey tries to find her father to rescue her. Eddy Jackson............Philip Granger Lucille.................Allegra Fulton Station Master Pete.....Gordon Jocelyn Harmon Drakeford........Sandy Webster Edmund Wanless..........Roger Dunn 45. Faith Healer Writer: Ann MacNaughton Director: Alan Goluboff Original airdate: WAM 6/30/99; CBC 3/5/00 A faith healer takes refuge with Toppy and Grace after discovering that her manager has rigged her shows. When Callie hears about the runaway woman and finds out there's a reward for her return, she gets suspicous of the houseguest and calls the woman's manager. Lillian Day.............Stephanie Morgenstern Hiram Beecher...........Albert Schultz Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison 46. Remembrance Day Writer: Jeremy Hole Director: Don McBrearty Original airdate: WAM 7/1/99; CBC 3/12/00 War hero Alden Cramp vehemently refuses to participate in New Bedford's annual Remembrance Day activities, despite the urging of everyone in the community. Fat and Maisey try to resolve the mystery of Roolie's son, whom she claims was killed by townspeople after he refused to enlist in the army. Old Roolie..............Moira Wylie Karl Schenken...........Dennis O'Connor Mrs. Whitney............Charmion King Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison 47. The Shadow Boxer Writer: Michael MacLennan and Raymond Storey Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: WAM 7/4/99; CBC 3/19/00 Del Sutton returns to New Bedford and tries to win back Grace's affections. He also coaches Fat, who is feeling overshadowed by Hub's success in the boxing ring. But when Del realizes that Jim Flett is also interested in Grace, a boxing lesson turns personal. Del Sutton..............Ron Lea Althea Bridgeman........Nola Augustson Laura Bridgeman.........Emily Andrews 48. Murmur Most Foul Writer: Maureen McKeon Director: Roman Buchok Original airdate: WAM 7/5/99; CBC 3/26/00 Faced with Honey's hospital bills, Max starts writing a murder mystery that will bring him $100 from a pulp magazine--but can he survive the "help" of his friends with the story? Meanwhile, Callie Cramp, laid up in bed with a cold, thinks she overhears a murder plot on her telephone. P.C. Jan Pogorski.......Larry Yachimec 49. The Wild Blue Yonder Writer: Michael MacLennan and Raymond Storey Director: Don McBrearty Original airdate: WAM 7/6/99; CBC 4/2/00 A former New Bedford resident who drops from the sky seems to answer Grace's prayers for a high-school reunion keynote speaker. He also spurs Ollie's dreams of designing and building an airplane. But as Grace and Ollie get more and more caught up in the aviation frenzy, Marjorie gets more and more jealous. And the pilot's business partner only cares about turning the town's warm reception to his own financial advantage. Fred Wales..............Douglas O'Keeffee Warner Shank............Ian D. Clark 50. A Family Again Writer: Michael MacLennan and Raymond Storey Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 7/7/99; CBC 10/15/00 After a year in the sanitarium, Honey Sutton returns to her grateful family--but she doesn't get such a friendly response from certain TB-fearful New Bedford residents. When she gets caught up on the local happenings, she worries about how people will react to Hub's friendship with the pregnant Alice, and ends up giving Alice some advice that infuriates Hub. Meanwhile, Toppy has an emotional crisis over her lost youth. Honey Sutton............Laura Bruneau Eddy Jackson............Philip Granger Ingrid Bickerstaffe.....Judy White 51. A Formal Affair Writer: Ann MacNaughton Director: Michael Kennedy Original airdate: WAM 7/8/99; CBC 10/22/00 Laura Bridgeman invites Hub to a ball in Toronto, precipitating jealous behavior by Alice. Toppy discovers a secret about Althea Bridgeman's past. Doris Bailey arrives home for a visit, angry at her mother about how her parents' divorce is affecting her social life. Honey Sutton............Laura Bruneau Laura Bridgeman.........Emily Andrews Althea Bridgeman........Nola Augustson Doris Bailey............Kathryn Long 52. The Foolish Heart Writer: Raymond Storey Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: WAM 7/11/99; CBC 10/29/00 Alice has her baby--but can she raise him on her own? Toppy and Bob finalize their divorce, prompting Archie to step up his efforts to woo Toppy. Jim Flett's in-laws arrive for an unexpected visit and urge him to let Pritchard live with them. That possibility drives Pritchard to tell a lie that proves embarrassing for Grace and Jim, but also reveals an underlying truth. Honey Sutton............Laura Bruneau Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison Iris Barlow.............Peggy Mahon Ina Attenborough........Rita Tuckett Louey Pritchard.........Leslie Yeo Rose Pritchard..........Dawn Greenhalgh ============================================= Fifth season (2000-2001) Regular and recurring cast: May Bailey..............Shirley Douglas Grace Bailey............Kathryn Greenwood Hubert (Hub) Bailey.....Dylan Provencher Henry (Fat) Bailey......Tyrone Savage Max Sutton..............James Carroll Toppy Bailey............Robin Craig Honey Sutton............Laura Bruneau Jim Flett...............Robert Bockstael Pritchard Flett.........Bradie Whetham Maisey McGinty..........Dalene Irvine Vanaver Mainwairing.....Andrew Jackson Callie Cramp............Lynne Griffin Alden Cramp.............Dan MacDonald Juanita Bascombe........Marium Carvell Rebecca Graham..........Gabrielle Boni George Murphy...........Chris Bondy Dr. Barlow..............Don Allison Archie Attenborough.....Richard Blackburn Violet Bailey...........Natasha LaForce 53. Coming of Age Writer: John Boni Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 11/5/00; Hallmark 8/23/01 After Jim Flett backs away from his relationship with Grace, she's swept off her feet by a handsome stranger who's passing through town. Fat gets in over his head when he tries to prove how grown up he is by joining a crap game. 54. Oh Happy Day Writer: Ann MacNaughton Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 11/12/00; Hallmark 8/24/01 Honey and her family try to convince the townspeople that she's cured of tuberculosis and can safely be a hairdresser again. Grace, chafing under her mother's control, leaves town and elopes with Vanaver. But as they begin their new life together, disaster strikes the Bailey household back in New Bedford. Esther Wilson Paulette Sinclair Pearl Disher Lorry Ayers Fiona McCaul Cassandra Van Wyck Reverend Hall David Jansen 55. The Trick Cyclist Writer: Michael MacLennan Director: Otta Hanus Original airdate: CBC 12/3/00; Hallmark 8/27/01 May's relatives struggle to provide the round-the-clock care she needs while still meeting their own work and family responsibilities. The stress takes a particularly bad toll on Toppy, and her sudden trips out of town are misinterpreted by lovestruck Archie. Meanwhile, Maisey worries that with Mrs. Bailey unable to supervise her, she will be sent elsewhere to live. So she sets out to prove that she can take care of both of them herself. Dr. Henken Allen Stewart Coates 56. New Girls in Town Writer: John Boni Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 12/10/00; Hallmark 8/28/01 With Grace married and gone, Topsy finds the house lonely. Jim Flett, having lost Grace to Vanaver Mainwairing, decides that he needs a more outoing personality. Fat and Pritchard both fall for the new girl in class. May's new nurse encounters resistance and futility when she pushes Mrs. Bailey to try to recover from her stroke. Mrs. MacFarlane Maggie Huculak 57. The Spanish Prisoner Writer: John Boni Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 1/7/01; Hallmark 8/29/01 After a friend plays a practical joke on him, Van enlists Grace's help to exact revenge. But is there more to the plan than she realizes? Enzo Salmaggi (Stuart MacGregor) John Fanning Jane Easterbrook Lisa Ryder Willie Easterbrook Geoffrey Bowes Nigel Moss John Baylis Paloma (Mildred Quintero) Frances Cushner 58. Marriage of True Minds Writer: Ann MacNaughton Director: Don McBrearty Original airdate: CBC 1/14/01; Hallmark 8/30/01 Honey's doctor from the sanitarium visits New Bedford on business and renews his friendship with Honey, creating tension between her and Max just as their anniversary approaches. Fat's "secret admirer" notes to Rebecca hit a snag. Laura pressures Hub about giving her his sports letter. Dr. Tommy Asher Kevin Hare Laura Bridgeman Emily Andrews 59. For God and Country Writer: John Boni Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 1/21/01; Hallmark 8/31/01 Hub considers a surprising option for his future--one that leads to an angry outburst from his grandmother. Archie and some other New Bedford citizens ask Max to run for mayor. 60. Enter Eddie Jackson Writer: Michael MacLennan Director: Ken Jubenvill Original airdate: CBC 1/28/01; Hallmark 9/4/01 Fat spends all his time preparing for an upcoming chess tournament. When the North Bridge team arrives for a practice match, Jim Flett has trouble keeping his eyes off their attractive coach. The town discovers that Eddie Jackson has hidden talents. Hub befriends an athlete who's passing through New Bedford on his way to the Olympics in Berlin. Grace pays a surprise visit and takes exception to Juanita's approach to Mrs. Bailey's physical therapy. Eddie Jackson Philip Granger Jack Miller Jef Mallory Audrey Collins Michele Duquet 61. The Summer Plague Writer: Ann MacNaughton Director: Don McBrearty Original airdate: CBC 2/4/01; Hallmark 9/5/01 As New Bedford residents and tourists alike excitedly prepare for the big annual fishing tournament, Dr. Barlow gives mayor Max some bad news that throws everyone's plans into turmoil. Rebecca refuses to explain to Honey why her mother can't come to the salon for a hair styling. Toppy hears from a publisher about her book submission. Sam Wilamot James Downing Otto Graham Derek Kuervorst Myrt Dumphry Ann Holloway 62. Reconciliation Writer: Michael MacLennan Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 2/11/01; Hallmark 9/6/01 Hub returns from his summer job and lands in the middle of the continuing dispute between his mother and May Bailey. Making matters even worse, one of his friends from the lumber mill comes to New Bedford and starts organizing the workers at Mrs. Bailey's mine. Toppy searches high and low for entertainment for an annual awards ceremony. Laura Bridgeman Emily Andrews Lawrence Bridgeman Philip Craig Travis Hampton Geoffrey Pounsett 63. Crack in the Mirror Writers: John Boni and Michael MacLennan Director: Otta Hanus Original airdate: CBC 2/18/01; Hallmark 9/7/01 When the actor who plays the western serial hero The Masked Rider comes to town, Jim Flett finds himself caught up in the world of make-believe. Grace gets an unexpected letter that makes her wonder whether Van is exactly what he seems. Honey finally meets Rebecca's mysterious mother. Buck Howard (The Masked Rider) Jed Dixon Myrt Dumphry Ann Holloway Paloma (Mildred Quintero) Frances Cushner 64. Secrets and Lies Writer: John Boni Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 4/1/01; Hallmark 9/10/01 With Grace staying at Toppy's house and Van at the hotel, the local gossips have a field day speculating about what's going on. New competition puts pressure on the mine. Rebecca draws her friends into her movie stories. Otto Graham Derek Kuervorst Myrt Dumphry Ann Holloway Audrey Collins Michele Duquet 65. Pay Back Writer: John Boni Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 4/1/01; Hallmark 9/11/01 As stock prices in the Silver Dome Mine fall, Mrs. Bailey tries to get financing for vital new equipment. Grace comes up with a plan to get revenge on Van. Honey is concerned that Hub is rushing into a decision about his future. Mrs. Whitney Charmion King Jane Easterbrook Lisa Ryder Willie Easterbrook Geoffrey Bowes Laura Bridgeman Emily Andrews TV movie: A Wind at My Back Christmas Writer: Rebecca Schechter Director: Stefan Scaini Original airdate: CBC 12/23/01 As Mrs. Bailey and Grace are delayed on their return home from a trip to Europe, the other residents of New Bedford prepare for Christmas and deal with various changes to their lives. Much of the activity centers on Hub, who comes home from Toronto with a beautiful female friend, leading Honey to question his commitment to the priesthood and inadvertently hurting Maisey. The situation gets even more complicated when an RCMP inspector arrives in New Bedford to question the young woman. Honey expresses her desire to take college courses in Toronto instead of by correspondence. Fat decides what career he wants to pursue. And Toppy turns to the overworked Max for help when Jim Flett's Christmas pageant script is too verbose for the children to learn. Hub Bailey Dylan Provencher Fat Bailey Tyrone Savage Max Sutton James Carroll Honey Sutton Laura Bruneau Toppy Bailey Robin Craig Maisey McGinty Dalene Irvine Jim Flett Robert Bockstael Violet Bailey Natasha LaForce Zach Bailey [sic] Dougie LaForce Inspector Wells Aidan Devine Professor Coburn Eric Peterson Anna Schiller Meredith Henderson Father Fitzroy David Dunbar (c) 1998-2002 Patricia F. Winter