The WORST episodes of Outrageous Fortune
Every episode of Outrageous Fortune ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Outrageous Fortune!
The Wests are a one-family crime wave with a proud tradition in thievery, larceny and petty crime, until now. When patriarch Wolfgang West is sentenced to four years in jail, his wife Cheryl decides enough is enough; the family are cleaning up their act and going straight. Can the Wests live up to Cheryl's resolve and stay out of crime? It's not easy to be a saint when you have the DNA of a sinner. Outrageous Fortune follows one cheerfully trashy crime family's attempts to stay out of trouble: matriarch Cheryl, determined to save her brood from following in their father's footsteps, eldest son Jethro, an ambitious lawyer-to-be with a few secrets, Jethro's twin Van (identical except in the brains department) who only wants to be like his dad, 18-year-old Pascalle, who wants to be Rachel Hunter, 15-year-old movie buff Loretta, who is blackmailing her teacher, and Grandpa Ted, who may have Alzheimer's - unless he's just playing it up to annoy people. Then there's Detective Sergeant Wayne Judd, the West family nemesis; the Hongs, a wealthy Asian family who may or may not have Triad connections, Caroline Darling, Loretta's deputy principal, who has been having an affair with Jethro since he was a 15-year-old student, Munter, Van's best mate and partner in crime, and Wolf himself, who does not intend to take his wife's sudden wave of righteousness lying down. Outrageous Fortune is a family comedy-drama about the wrong sort of people trying to do the right thing when the rewards for going straight are neither immediate nor bountiful. Outrageous Fortune is a bold, fresh comedy-drama which is by turns bawdy, action-packed, satirical and trashy - but only ever a heartbeat away from reality.
#1 - What Company at What Expense?
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2009
The slings, arrows and infomercials of outrageous fortune cause Cheryl to doubt her offspring, with potentially tragic results.
#2 - Who Comes Here?
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/14/2008
It’s the day of Grandpa’s wedding and everyone is in for a surprise or two. Judd is surprised that Cheryl has over-ruled Ngaire’s instructions and allowed Loretta to come to the wedding. Loretta finds that Hayden has been invited. And Cheryl discovers Van and Sheree in bed together. Judd also finds Munter getting Grandpa stoned before his wedding. All in all, it will be a good do . .
#3 - Drive His Purpose
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2009
Van needs a very big plan to save Munter, and Loretta needs to thwart the most unholy alliance. Van is desperate to help Munter, but since Nicky has nothing on, Van has to come up with an idea for the big score. He frets to Angel, as she meets Doug – who drives a full petrol tanker through every Thursday and spends an hour with her. Van has finally found his big idea! Van pitches this to Nicky, who thinks it’s genius. Van is chuffed, but Gerard points out that Munter won’t get off until Nicky is arrested. He needs time, place, details. Van persuades Nicky that he should drive the tanker and suggests a place to take it. Nicky then becomes elusive about his plans for the petrol and Van fears the worst, but Gerard isn’t worried about the tanker’s destination if he can catch Nicky en route. Van, though guilty, thinks he’s finally set to save Munter, but can’t reveal details to his mate. Cheryl is peeved, that Sheree lost money on a Hoochie party, then impressed to find she took the host’s dog hostage. She and Sheree use this as leverage, but of more concern to Loretta is that Cheryl and Sheree seem to be - getting on. Judd is less worried until he finds Cheryl is planning to give Sheree more responsibility in the business. Judd raises Sheree’s criminal record, but Cheryl is unconcerned. Loretta is further alarmed when the preggies gang up on her to demand chores. This alliance must be stopped! Judd, uneasy, decides to do a little checking up on Sheree. Sheree and Mum, just went the high-five. Now quite apart from the fact that there is never ever any excuse for a high five, ever - what is up with that? Loretta Pascalle, meanwhile, is about to have a birthday, but is still estranged from Cheryl. Sheree decides to host a surprise party that will mend fences and bring about an end to the war between the Greegans and the Wests. As Judd discovers something interesting: Sheree is married, to a man called Garth Loader. Van is appalled to find
#4 - A Sister Driven Into Desperate Terms
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/30/2008
Loretta wants to save the world, but is she the girl who cried wolf?
#5 - As Much Containing
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2008
A mysterious container belonging to Wolf arrives on Cheryl's doorstep; Judd investigates before Van and Munter destroy the contents; Pascalle organises a memorial for Milt.
#6 - Fathers, Mothers, Daughters, Sons
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/5/2006
If you accidentally sleep with your half-brother, can that be counted as incest?
#7 - When the Blood Burns
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2005
Van starts a race war and Jethro realises he lacks the ability to say 'sorry'.
#8 - Do Your Mother's Commandment
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2010
Van embraces the law; Loretta embraces Eric; and Judd's time may well be up.
#9 - Something Is Rotten
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/27/2007
Grandpa sees something rotten in the state of West House, as Loretta has goods for sale, if she can outplay the system - and Cheryl.
#10 - A Jig or a Tale of Bawdry
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/30/2007
A bold new venture gets Van and Munter on the job; and Pascalle gets jiggy with it to find the meaning of life.
#11 - The Cause of This Defect
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2005
Wolf is on day release to attend a funeral, and all hell breaks loose for the West family.
#12 - All My Sins Remember'd
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2009
If love is a drug, then Loretta is tempted; and Van faces a threat to all he holds most dear. A new day, a new series and there’s a ‘raid’ on the West House - as dangerous thugs break down the door and attack Van and Sheree. Judd and Cheryl arrive to Sheree and Van’s defence, only to discover that the assailants are none other than cops, led by tough DS Gerard - who is there to arrest Sheree. Van puts up a spirited defence of his beloved, but many boxes of household appliances and surveillance footage suggest she is guilty of a brazen shop lifting spree. Cheryl is ropeable, and Van upset, as Sheree is taken away. Van tries to get legal assistance from Jethro, but the answer is no way. Jethro is busy with some mystery project, one which is driving Loretta mad with curiosity. While he’s out of the office, Loretta breaks into his desk, as he knew she would, then confronts Jethro with the evidence – figures. He offers to reveal all if she buys in. Loretta takes the bait, but instantly bails when she finds the other business partner is none other than Hayden Peters. Hayden has to work to bring her round to a venture that could be profitable, as well as fun. Meanwhile, Van’s only supporter is Judd, who is happy to take on Gerard about his dodgy arrest methods. But Judd now finds that Gerard’s real interest is not Sheree, but Nicky. Gerard releases Sheree on bail, but Judd is aware there is an outstanding grudge here against Nicky. As a result, Cheryl is all the more worried for Pascalle and makes an offer of détente: fish pie. But this backfires when Pascalle announces she’s already hosting her own fish pie dinner. Van fears for Sheree, and is under pressure to get a new place for them. But now Gerard contacts Van, wanting to discuss Sheree’s case. Gerard claims to want to help her, but Van then finds the trade off would be information on Nicky. Van is appalled that Gerard wants him to be a narc. Cheryl is not happy to find that Pasc
#13 - Natural Magic and Dire Property
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/16/2007
Jethro takes a fall for his major client; and Judd’s devotion to duty gets him in hot water. As Van and Munter find strange forces at work…
#14 - Affection! Pooh!
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/23/2008
When Judd stands accused, Cheryl fights dirty. And Pascalle finds inspiration in a parallel universe.
#15 - Your Chaste Treasure
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2008
Grandpa seeks a missing jewel, but Loretta fears he’s in danger from a femme fatale. As Kasey’s fatal flaw riles Cheryl.
#16 - Let Them Throw Millions
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/2008
When Pascalle is blessed, Loretta feels cursed. And Van has to do some very important remembering of roots past.
#17 - Most Valiant
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/26/2008
Cheryl takes on Sheree, but hasn’t reckoned on a guardian angel. And Van is jealous as Munter takes inspiration from his new mentor.
#18 - Most Foul, Strange and Unnatural
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2008
Wolf suspects a foul plot afoot, as Van and Munter both get rude awakenings.
#19 - Guilty Creatures
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2008
Cheryl’s dodgy dealings come back to haunt her, and no one is safe from the most powerful force in the land.
#20 - What Is a Man
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/29/2008
Van and Munter find their turf is under threat, as Grandpa has to save Judd from critical sperm build up.
#21 - A Good Child and a True Gentleman
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2008
Times are tough for the Wests. Loretta is still suffering after the petshop incident while Cheryl is laid up after hurting her back, leaving Pascalle caring for baby Jane. Sensing opportunity, Wolf starts to weasel his way back into Cheryl's good books, much to Sheree's anger. Wolf also attempts to make Loretta see that she has a problem and needs to make amends however when this fails, he throws her out of the house. Wolf and Judd compete to be the better man, however a disaster of Sherre's making captures Wolf's attention once again.
#22 - Remorseless, Treacherous, Lecherous
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2008
Loretta continues to meet with Vern, hoping to use his council contacts to her own advantage. Van and Munter are recruited against their will to do the renovations on Wolf's new home. Loretta wages war on Wolf when he attempts to take back the money she owes him, however has she gone too far?
#23 - Revenged Most Thoroughly
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2008
Grandpa Ted and Loretta browse old West family home movies; Loretta so she can see Ted's old crime gang and Grandpa so he can find the man Rita cheated with. Cheryl lectures the family about their efforts at staying crime free and realises that she needs to "go straight" for her own peace of mind. Wolf and Sheree take out a mortgage together. Judd finds a new suspect for Ted to focus on, but Loretta discovers the truth.
#24 - The Edge of Husbandry
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2008
Wolf is suspicious of Pascalle's new husband, Milt, but doesn't have long to be act on his hunch; Van continues to miss Aurora while Cheryl and Wolf's divorce starts to get messy.
#25 - Thinking Makes It So
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2008
Pascalle returns to find Cheryl in a state of siege: caring for baby no-name and coping with raiding cops and Plunket, and also guarding a prisoner. Loretta is once again under house arrest to stop her from adopting her baby to the Colquhouns in Herne Bay. And Pascalle has amazing news. She’s back with Milt, the owner of the Sunset Channel – and they’re . . . married!