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A groundbreaking serial about a community trying to protect its way of life, while under the constant threat of gentrification and the social stratification of its neighbourhood.
The revelation that Pav is Patch's father reverberates across Arcadia. It drives Mich to make a mistake he'll regret, Shannon towards old habits, and Claudia to question her relationship with Pav.
The Murphys fight for Patch after he's removed by Child Services. Ash strives to become his own boss and Amira's birthday forces Mich and Sabine to paste over their post-kiss awkwardness.
Pav and Claudia are forced to face some hard truths about their relationship, while Evan puts his foot in it with Ana. Ash meets a fiery Driive customer, and Uncle Max gets some troubling news.
Hazel lets Shannon watch Patch with frightening consequences. Uncle Max gets Leonie involved in a legal matter as he confronts his mortality. Kam navigates his first day at Embleton while Sully helps Ana at uni.
Shannon searches for a job that will impress Child Services while Leonie struggles to connect with her new client. Mark's battle to hide his homelessness from Renee becomes harder as she contemplates her pregnancy.
A surprise visit from Child Services threatens to expose Hazel's deceit. Uncle Max seeks reconciliation while urging Mich to address his anger. Mark and Renee realise they need to step up as parents.
Ana's relationship with Evan is thrown off balance when she learns Ryan is dating again. Laila ropes Sully into tutoring her while Ash remains uneasy around. Claudia is confronted by a former patient.
The residents of Arcadia Heights come together to celebrate Vietnamese New Year and the 20-year anniversary of Iris' store. Hamid pushes Ash to date Helena and Claudia struggles in the wake of her robbery.
News spreads of a threat to the Towers. Kam's lies about Dane are exposed, driving Sabine to tell Amira the truth about Mich. A dance class leads to a series of revelations from Renee, Claudia, and Leonie.
Pav reconsiders his future when his compensation claim disappoints. Mark realises that making amends will require a sacrifice. An ostracised Sabine faces the consequences of her fallout. Shannon struggles in her new role.
Assumptions about Sabine's physical abilities intrude upon rehearsals. Evan lays out his views on Ana's commitment. Mark delivers big news to Renee as Leonie and Erika grow closer following a break-in.
When Leonie hosts a farewell dinner for Mark, politics, romance, and secrets are revealed. Meanwhile, Hamid catches an intimate moment between Ash and Sully.
Fearing Mark's relapse, Renee searches for answers as Leonie struggles after kissing a woman. Jamie resurfaces and seeks Claudia's forgiveness while Iris continues to interfere in Sully's professional life.
Uncle Max strives to ignite the residents of Arcadia in the lead up to the election. Leonie fights to keep Big Mike out of prison. Sully confronts his fear of public speaking in an attempt to help the Community Centre.
Shannon's feelings for Pav grow while Ryan foolishly attempts to prove his devotion to Amber. An unexpected encounter with Juliana results in Kam clashing with Hamid, and Sabine reaches breaking point.
A nasty turn in the campaign forces Kam to decide where he stands as Arcadia votes. Uncle Max and Hazel endeavour to get Reza over the line and Iris sees Pav's cafe as a threat. Mich and Sabine restore their friendship.
Uncle Max's fight to protect the Towers is put at risk when a ghost from his past resurfaces. Ash's attempts to buoy Helena push them closer. Shannon is misguided in her attempt to get between Claudia and Pav.
A fed-up Kat drives Mich and Pav to a showdown. Sully fears Laila is being groomed by an online predator and a close call for Ash drives him to double down in his deception of Helena.
Kam makes a decision that could jeopardise his future at Embleton while Uncle Max tries to reconcile with his brother. After quitting the play, Sabine is forced to confront her views on her disability.
Ash decides to stop living a lie and is finally honest with Helena. Rose introduces Kam to the concept of fun while Shannon opens up to Pav about her true feelings.
