Playing a Googly

An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital. When life keeps bowling Dave a series of problematic googlies, the question becomes: how will he play them? An overprotective Dave breaks a promise to his daughter and is brutally attacked. Rachel struggles with the aftermath of leaving her abusive boyfriend Daniel — and her own secret turmoil. Narrated by Dave, this episode focuses on Dave dealing with the reality of sudden employment and a house that has been unexpectedly inundated with family members — each bringing with them a dark secret. He processes it all through a cricketing metaphor — that of the googly — that devious curve-ball that life can throw at you, catching you off-guard.

Writing:
  • Bevan Lee

Stars:
Release Date: 2008-08-26
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6
TMDb: 7.7/10
  • Country: AU
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 60

Other episodes for this season

Pilot
Episode 1 - Pilot
Playing a Googly
Episode 2 - Playing a Googly
She Ain't Heavy
Episode 3 - She Ain't Heavy
How Did We Get Here?
Episode 4 - How Did We Get Here?
Lines of Communication
Episode 5 - Lines of Communication
Facing Demons
Episode 6 - Facing Demons
Self Made Man
Episode 7 - Self Made Man
Taking the Lead
Episode 8 - Taking the Lead
Suburban Boy
Episode 9 - Suburban Boy
All in the Planning
Episode 10 - All in the Planning
Away From It All
Episode 11 - Away From It All
Removing the Block
Episode 12 - Removing the Block
Smile Through the Pain
Episode 13 - Smile Through the Pain
A Mother's Radar
Episode 14 - A Mother's Radar
Natural Justice
Episode 15 - Natural Justice
Having It All
Episode 16 - Having It All
Changes
Episode 17 - Changes
House of Cards
Episode 18 - House of Cards
Over the Moon
Episode 19 - Over the Moon
Losing the Touch
Episode 20 - Losing the Touch
What a Difference a Year Makes
Episode 21 - What a Difference a Year...
Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone
Episode 22 - Don't Know What You've Go...