The BEST episodes of Offspring

Every episode of Offspring ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Offspring!

Offspring is an exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to over-think and fly off into fantasy.

Last Updated: 8/30/2026Network: Network 10Status: Ended
When Life Gives You Lemons...
star
9.00
28 votes

#1 - When Life Gives You Lemons...

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/6/2014

As Billie prepares for a new life overseas, Nina faces Zoe's first birthday and the anniversary of Patrick's death. But first the St Francis staff must face an emergency of epic proportions.

Directors: Emma Freeman
Writer: Debra Oswald
A New Miracle
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9.00
28 votes

#2 - A New Miracle

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/21/2010

Nina prepares to say goodbye and pack up her things. Jimmy organises a farewell BBQ, but is unfortunately shutdown by rain. Kim goes into labour at the pub and gives birth to a baby girl. Billie and Nina make amends. Chris and Nina are left at a crossroads.

Directors: Kate Dennis
Writer: Debra Oswald
D-Day
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8.50
56 votes

#3 - D-Day

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2010

Nina thinks the worst of her day is over, when, on the morning of her date with Chris Havel, she finds herself navigating the elaborate world of contraception and facing serious performance anxiety issues. Meanwhile, Billie continues to investigate Cherie's mysterious behaviour with an older man, Mick and Ivy break up as he admits he still loves Billie, and much to Jimmy's disgust, Geraldine seems to have the most luck in the bedroom with Mr Soriel, Jimmy's old history teacher.

Directors: Kate Dennis
Playing Aloof
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8.50
56 votes

#4 - Playing Aloof

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2010

Believing she interrupted Chris and Zara having sex in the storeroom, Nina spends a sleepless night struggling with her feelings. When Chris finally corners her to talk, Nina protects herself from further humiliation and pretends to be completely unfazed by the whole incident. Cherie and Darcy host a naming ceremony for Baby Ray that sends the Proudman women into a spin. Billie goes to great lengths to make Mick jealous and Jimmy realises that lying has its limits.

Directors: Darren Ashton
Just Keep Talking
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8.50
56 votes

#5 - Just Keep Talking

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/27/2011

Determined to be professional and forget her personal problems with Patrick, Nina is alarmed when Clegg requests they write a report together.

Directors: Emma Freeman
Proudman Wedding Curse
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8.50
112 votes

#6 - Proudman Wedding Curse

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/20/2011

Nina makes an important decision about her love life; meanwhile, Billie and Mick try to defy the Proudman Wedding Curse, and Cherie uncovers a shocking family secret.

Directors: Kate Dennis
Writer: Debra Oswald
Pregnant Pause
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8.50
56 votes

#7 - Pregnant Pause

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/2012

Nina celebrates her 35th birthday at the hospital where Darcy has recreated Nina's 8 year old dream birthday party! It is sure to be a night full of surprises!

Directors: Kate Dennis
Writer: Debra Oswald
Behind Closed Doors
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8.30
84 votes

#8 - Behind Closed Doors

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2011

When Cherie discovers that Jimmy and Tammy are planning a secret wedding, Nina rallies the Proudmans in an attempt to reunite her family. Amidst the chaos, Billie, Mick and Andrew try to make a baby.

Directors: Daina Reid
Taking Charge
star
8.30
84 votes

#9 - Taking Charge

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2010

Nina vows to take charge of her love life, but as things with Brendan come to an end, Chris struggles to explain his past and Nina is left uncertain about their relationship. The Proudman family adjust to life with their newest member, Baby Ray.

Directors: Kate Dennis
Writer: Debra Oswald
Goodbye is Always Hard
star
8.00
28 votes

#10 - Goodbye is Always Hard

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2012

The reality of Patrick's departure hits Nina as she walks to work. Later at Patrick's farewell, Nina struggles to say a proper goodbye in front of all her workmates.

Directors: Ben Chessell
Return, Romance, Repeat
star
8.00
28 votes

#11 - Return, Romance, Repeat

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2014

Billie finds herself drawn into Nina and Thomas' romantic dinner plans: Jimmy worries about Zara's new obsession; can Clegg handle Cherie's return?

Directors: Daina Reid
When Sparks Fly
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8.00
56 votes

#12 - When Sparks Fly

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2014

Nina has a blast from the past when she runs into an old flame at the hospital. Billie meets with Lawrence to discuss his feelings. Will sparks fly?

Directors: Emma Freeman
The Aftermath
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8.00
28 votes

#13 - The Aftermath

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2012

Patrick confronts Nina about the serve Billie gave him over their breakup and her new relationship with Adam. Will Nina face the boundaries of her relationship?

Directors: Ben Chessell
Writer: Leon Ford
Chaos
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8.00
28 votes

#14 - Chaos

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2012

Nina finds herself at the heart of Proudman family chaos, while trying to assure Patrick her relationship with Adam is platonic.

Directors: Emma Freeman
One Night Stand Off
star
8.00
28 votes

#15 - One Night Stand Off

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2012

Nina wakes up hung over in a stranger's bed, faced with overwhelming evidence she's had a one night stand. Meanwhile, with Nina missing from work and home, Patrick's concern leads him to investigate...

Directors: Emma Freeman
Partners in Crisis
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8.00
56 votes

#16 - Partners in Crisis

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2012

Worried about their first big fight and Patrick's night alone at a motel, Nina finds Patrick at work to apologise. Mick and Rosanna continue to forge their musical partnership...

Directors: Elissa Down
Writer: Debra Oswald
Allegations
star
8.00
28 votes

#17 - Allegations

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2012

Nina arrives at work shocked to discover Patrick is being investigated over an allegation of patient abuse

Directors: Shirley Barrett
Fertility Woes
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8.00
56 votes

#18 - Fertility Woes

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2012

Burying concerns over the identity of her biological father, Nina focuses on the hunt for a rental property with Patrick. Nina's only forced to confront the issue when Billie reveals she located one of the possibilities. Billie's disappointed to discover her only fertile time of the month coincides with Tim and Andrew's first big date. Jimmy and Zara attend the first ultrasound for their baby.

Directors: Kate Dennis
Acceptance
star
8.00
56 votes

#19 - Acceptance

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/29/2011

Nina hosts a dinner party at Patrick's, where he charms the Proudmans.

Directors: Emma Freeman
Cheating On Your Test
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8.00
56 votes

#20 - Cheating On Your Test

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/20/2011

After a tragedy at work, Nina and Patrick console each other. Could this new intimacy lead to something more? Meanwhile, Billie and Mick get the results of their pregnancy test.

Directors: Shirley Barrett
Writer: Debra Oswald
The Way You Are
star
8.00
84 votes

#21 - The Way You Are

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/6/2011

Nina struggles to decide on a course of action after Fraser freezes again during a routine consultation. Meanwhile, Mick and Andrew fight over old issues, and Jimmy is upset by his parents' hypocrisy.

Directors: Daina Reid
Writer: Ian Meadows
Carpe Diem
star
8.00
56 votes

#22 - Carpe Diem

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2010

Nina and Chris attempt to seize the moment, but their future is threatened by a complicated past. Cherie's secretive behaviour prompts Billie to start playing detective, and Jimmy and Odile come to a crossroads in their relationship.

Directors: Sian Davies
The Return
star
8.00
56 votes

#23 - The Return

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/16/2011

After spending five months in Baltimore, Nina returns home after receiving news of her father Darcy's heart attack. Billie and Mick are now living at Nina's apartment and trying for a baby. Jimmy also returns after being abroad with new girlfriend Tammy. Nina finds out that Chris has moved to Brisbane with Alice and Lucy. Darcy asks Geraldine to renew their vows and Nina meets a new obstetrician, Fraser King, at the hospital.

Directors: Kate Dennis
Writer: Debra Oswald
The Other Woman
star
8.00
56 votes

#24 - The Other Woman

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/31/2010

Nina struggles with being the other woman in Chris' life. Meanwhile, Billie reluctantly becomes Stacey's birthing partner and Jimmy gets more than he bargained for as a human test subject.

Directors: Shirley Barrett
Writer: Debra Oswald
Time
star
8.00
28 votes

#25 - Time

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2012

A week after moving in with Patrick, Nina worries that living & working together is putting a strain on their relationship; later, Nina gets a surprise call from Dr Noonan hoping to catch Geraldine.

Directors: Shirley Barrett