In the premiere episode we meet Rachel, a bubbly and warm-hearted mother who always puts family first – a family that has been known to attract their fair share of bad luck, especially on holidays. But through sheer will and a sense of humour, Rachel’s strength and optimism always gets them through. While on a work trip to Hong Kong, Rachel’s husband Mark, her two-year-old son Ashton and five-year-old daughter Brooke flew over to visit. After a week of lecturing in risk management, Rachel and her family are invited to dine with one of Rachel’s students: a high-ranking government official. But when they arrive at the unexpectedly fancy restaurant, Rachel’s risk management skills are put to work like never before. When the special entrée is brought out, a local delicacy called Thousand Year Old Eggs, Rachel is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid eating the stinky and expensive dish. So, not wanting to be rude to her gracious hosts, she sneakily promises Mark that she will give him “anything” if he eats her eggs. He of course accepts the challenge – one they would all soon regret.
Stubby takes us back to when he was a 15-year-old lifesaver trying to win a medal at the state champs. But while at the starting line in his speedos, his excitement over seeing the girl of his dreams means something unexpected pops up.
In Episode Three we meet Sammie (Helen Dallimore), who dearly loves her husband Matt (John Leary), with whom she now has their 12-year-old son, Hughie. But in this incredible true story from 2005, Sammie’s love for her husband is tested during her pregnancy by Matt’s debilitating fear of needles. When Sammie requires an amniocentesis test (involving an enormous needle extracting fluid from Sammie’s mid-section) Matt makes the questionable decision that it’s his husbandly duty to attend the delicate procedure. And despite Sammie begging him not to come, it isn’t long before that questionable decision would turn into unspeakable mayhem. Mayhem that would see him suffering a near-fatal accident that landed him at the plastic surgeon. Which of course would mean more needles. Lots and lots of needles. Poor Matt? Poor Sammie.
Emidio's true story harks back to when he was a first-year primary school teacher hoping to influence the leaders of tomorrow. What he didn't expect was getting scammed by genius 10-year-old student, Damien, who was always a step ahead
Jack's true story begins with an opportunity to play French Horn in an acclaimed youth orchestra. But when Jack hangs his suit in a questionable spot and one of Australia's oldest concert halls starts flooding, he is the number one suspect.
Tracy is an experienced hotelier, renowned for managing high-class luxury hotels and super-rich clientele. For nine years Tracy was the general manager of an exclusive five-star resort in Bali, where she was not only boss but also mother figure to her 200+ Balinese staff. While Tracy is running one of the most exclusive resorts in Bali, a wealthy American couple arrive for their private wedding. But what is meant to be the most special day of their lives, turns out to be the most memorable for all the wrong reasons. And it’s Tracy who is left to clean up a very expensive mess.
This true story follows Phil, who thought he'd taken a cushy job on a luxury resort in the Kimberleys. Instead, he finds himself on a run-down cattle station in the middle of nowhere, hosting two French millionaires on a holiday from hell.
Dani's true story finds her reunited with her childhood crush, joining him on a romantic weekend away. But in this personal tale, Dani explains in excruciating detail, why this date couldn't have gone any worse.
In Sal's true story, he catches the biggest fish of his life, a 30 kg Spanish mackerel. But, after failing to heed the warnings from a mysterious fisherman, Sal eats the fish
In this season finale, Sam tells a true story that really is one for the ages. When a series of escalating dares get dangerously out of hand, Sam is forced to accept a dare that he (and now Hamish and Andy and you) will never, ever forget
When Carol was 15, she decided faking an illness was the only way to get out of an English assignment. But it turns out once Carol is committed to something there is no going back – even if what she has committed to is entirely fictitious.
Alan is a fixer. He fixes things. So when an airline asks him to help replicate a dead Persian cat so the owners won't tell the difference Alan diligently begins on a cat transformation mission. But what results seems crazy even to him.
When Sarah starts a trial job waitressing at the fanciest restaurant in town, she suspects a rival trainee is sabotaging her.
Stephen was a teenager in the '80s, and in between modelling jobs for Jag Jeans, he started dating the local it-girl. But while sneaking her out one night, Stephen learned the meaning of 'over protective father'.
Back in 1980s Queensland, all Phil needed were his mates, an esky of beer, and a sheila hanging off his arm. And on one fateful day at his mate's barbecue, he would have had everything he wanted, if it wasn't for a dog.
Scott is an upbeat truck driver who loves his job and the TV show, Law & Order. But what starts as just another day, ends with Scott becoming part of a car theft conspiracy.
At 22, Lisa fell in love with John. But one morning, Lisa's dream becomes a nightmare, and how she escapes from this unbelievably true situation provides one of the most memorable stories of the season.
Murray is a tree lopper with a lifetime of experiences. But none were more memorable than one he experienced at the beginning of his career. One that took him deep into the dark and dangerous world of tree lopping.
Jeremy is a good student at high school, but not popular. He catches a lucky break from his mum's boyfriend, the foreman at the Wonka Nerds factory, and Jeremy learns that the best things in life aren't free.
Paul always dreamed of jockeying a horse in the Melbourne Cup. So, in 1996, he drove to Flemington to make his lifelong dream a reality. But what happens next for Paul ensures he is remembered for the wrong reasons.
