Mary Ledbetter is a woman who rules her small town with an iron fist. She's the local gossip and a full time agitator and a day in her company will test David Farrier's patience to the limit.
David Farrier returns for a screening of what the network have made. But no one is happy with how they've been portrayed and what was supposed to be a heartfelt reunion turns into a mutiny.
Steve Whittle runs an alien encounter support service for people, like him, who have been abducted by visitors from outer space. David Farrier becomes part of his plan.
Bill Napier is a local park ranger who is better at talking to trees than people. When reporter David Farrier spends a day with him it presents some tricky filming challenges. Featuring Bear Grylls.
Ron Taylor is an entrepreneur by nature whose whale watching business is in deep trouble. Ready to do anything to keep it afloat Ron is heading for a run in with the law.
Rhod Gainer is the local lawyer with no regard for the law. Played by Rhys Darby, Rhod is a car enthusiast who gets himself in more trouble than his clients.
Farrier meets Terry Pole (Rhys Darby), a local lifeguard who seems to misinterpret his relationships with those around him, as he's about to enter an odd competition to reclaim his title of champion.