Series synopsis
Reef Doctors is an Australian drama television series that premiered on 10 on June 9, 2013. It ended on September 7, 2013. It was created by Jonathan M. Shiff. It stars Lisa McCune, Richard Brancatisano, Rohan Nichol and Susan Hoecke.
Running the remote Hope Island Clinic, Sam Stewart is an accomplished doctor, who with her team, looks after the residents of all the neighbouring islands, as well as the holidaymakers and thrill seekers who visit the area. Not only a GP, Sam is a single mother with a free spirit and a determination – who has an unusual hobby: venom.
Premise
Running the remote Hope Island Clinic, Sam Stewart is an accomplished doctor, who with her team, looks after the residents of all the neighbouring islands, as well as the holidaymakers and thrill seekers who visit the area. Not only a GP, Sam is a single mother with a free spirit and a determination – who has an unusual hobby: venom.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lisa McCune as Sam Stewart
- Richard Brancatisano as Rick D'Alessandro
- Rohan Nichol as Toby McGrath
- Susan Hoecke as Freya Klein
- Andrew Ryan as Gus Cochrane
- Tasneem Roc as Olivia "Livvy" Shaw
- Rod Mullinar as Sonny Farrell
- Justin Holborow as Jack Stewart
Supporting cast
- Chloe Bayliss as Nell Saunders
- Kristof Piechocki as Malcolm Reid
- Matt Day as Andrew Walsh
Guest cast
- Liz Buchanan as Constable Claire Holt
- Alexandra Davies as Gillian
- Anthony Edwards as Adam
- Nathan Waring as Jeremy
- Tony Brockman as Dive Buddy
- Brittany Christine Fetkin as Patient
- Annabelle Stephenson as Sarah
- Luke Mullins as Will
- Sam Cotton as Tom
- Petar Zabic as Student
- Jessica Grace Smith as Becky Oliver
- Graham Moore as Ross
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | June 9, 2013 | September 7, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venom Doc Dr Sam Stewart runs a remote medical clinic on Hope Island in the Great Barrier Reef. She’s a GP, but in her spare time she and her colleague, Gus, chase the venomous creatures that inhabit the area. |
June 9, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sam and Gus go on a monitor lizard hunt while the new doctor, Rick, has trouble adjusting to working in a remote clinic. Meanwhile, a new bride on her honeymoon steps on a deadly stonefish. |
June 21, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 To pay for a much needed outboard motor, Sam gives a lecture to Andrew’s medical students at the Mainland University. Whilst there, she discovers her rival Malcolm has a newly renovated hi-tech lab. |
June 29, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 10 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 9, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 7, 2013 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:30:00 |