The Beachcombers

S17 · E1 · Jan 15, 1989

The Corporal and the Doctor Episode 1

John is temporarily blinded as a result of a pursuit of thieves suspected of participating in the hijacking of an eighteen wheeler. During his recovery, John finds himself falling in love with a nurse named Julie.

S17 · E2 · Oct 2, 1988

The Fixer (2) Episode 2

Part 2

S17 · E3 · Oct 9, 1988

Terms of Embattlement Episode 3

Things are still looking bleak for Nick - Peresephone is up for auction; and Dana is changing the salvage office into a gift shop. Will Nick be able to straighten things out before it's too late?

S17 · E4 · Oct 16, 1988

Dinner for Two Episode 4

After one too many runins with Dana, Relic is banned from the cafe forever. At Nick's insistence, Dana relents and agrees to allow Relic back in, but only on one condition.

S17 · E5 · Oct 23, 1988

The Wrong Stuff Episode 5

A challenge is made, honour is at stake and John and Jesse find themselves racing through the wilderness in a battle between state-of-the-art technology and natural instinct.

S17 · E6 · Oct 30, 1988

Lone Wolf Episode 6

A lucrative log spill turns nasty, and Relic finds himself pinned under a log, injured, with the tide rolling in. Weak and suffering from a case of flu, Relic realizes he has only himself to rely on for survival

S17 · E7 · Nov 6, 1988

Computer Error Episode 7

This episode re-introduces Jordan 'Silicon' Smith, a young computer hacker Relic befriended. Once again, Relic enlists Jordan's computer wizardry in locating logs. With Relic continually one step ahead of him, it begins to look like a long, dry summer for Nick, until he decides to fight fire with fire.

S17 · E8 · Dec 4, 1988

Night Flyers Episode 8

Sam and Tommy get involved in a boy's club, but when the demands of the gang get too outrageous, Sam manages to turn the tables.

S17 · E9 · Dec 18, 1988

The Gift Episode 9

In this tribute to George Clutesi, the sudden death of George Douglas has Jesse, Laurel and the regulars feeling the loss. However, Tommy has the most difficulty coming to terms with his grandfather's death.

S17 · E10 · Dec 25, 1988

Gibsons Landing Party Episode 10

Gibsons is buzzing with activity as the regulars prepare for the First Annual Founding Day Celebrations. Relic seizes the opportunity to show the world what he really thinks of Gibsons when, to the dismay of all, he is unexpectedly made Mayor of the day.

S17 · E11 · Jan 1, 1989

Kelly and Kate Episode 11

Kelly, a 9-year-old boy, runs away from yet another foster home in search of his missing father. Mary Ross, his social worker, despairs of ever finding a secure placement for him, particularly as Kelly will not be separated from the mischievous Kate, his pet otter. Kelly and Kate wind up in Nick's temporary custody. Kate runs afoul of Nick, and Kelly runs afoul of Relic before Mary finally finds a solution to the problem.

S17 · E13 · Jan 22, 1989

The Mystery of Blubber Bay Episode 13

Someone is dumping toxic waste into the waters and evidence points to Nick and Pat. With the help of John, Nick must clear his name and solve the mysterious fish deaths.

S17 · E14 · Feb 5, 1989

Potter's Treasure Episode 14

Dana's upcoming birthday prompts Sam to seek for a not-yet-found treasure left behind by early Gibsons settlers. The treasure is found, but it is not what anyone expected.

S17 · E15 · Feb 12, 1989

16 Elephants (1) Episode 15

A two-part episode featuring Sam's relationship with a young Asian boat person (May Lin), who is on the run from exploitive relatives.

S17 · E16 · Feb 19, 1989

16 Elephants (2) Episode 16

Conclusion of two-part story

S17 · E17 · Feb 26, 1989

Biker Episode 17

Sal is adamant that something be done about the Devil's Disciples, a group of bikers who have apparantly invaded Gibsons. Using the power of print, Sal convinces the townsfolk to close their shop doors to the Disciples. When the bikers find they are effectively cut out of the community, things begin to turn ugly.

S17 · E18 · Mar 5, 1989

Not for Sale Episode 18

Sara discovers an eccentric artist in Vancouver and brings him back to Gibsons where he rediscovers his creativity.

S17 · E19 · May 7, 1989

Club Laundromat Episode 19

Pat comes to Vancouver in order to diversify his interests and play the entrepreuneur. Despite the best efforts of his friends, his investments go awry.

S17 · E20 · Jun 13, 1989

The Syndicate Episode 20

Nick, John, Jack O'Gorman and even Relic form a syndicate and invest in a racehorse. Jesse is disappointed that his family responsibilities prevent his involvement.

S17 · E21 · Jun 21, 1989

Jenny (Part 1 of 2) Episode 21

This two-part episode re-introduces Jenny, the recent paraplegic, as in her role of investigative reporter, who strives to get to the bottom of a potential environmental disaster caused by greedy developers.

S17 · E22 · Jun 28, 1989

Jenny (Part 2 of 2) Episode 22