Episode 5

S1, E5: When Johnny invites Shirley to the musical Hair, Shirley dares to believe she can begin a new life with him. But her dream is shattered when she discovers Johnny’s been in a violent fight with the police at an anti-war rally. Shirley goes into premature labour as Johnny is torn away from her and arrested. Matron learns for the first time that Shirley has been maintaining a clandestine affair with Johnny. The friendship between the two women is badly strained. Martha is surprised to find that Matron has arranged a job for her in Hospital administration leading her to find a clue about her own lost family. Infuriated by the arrogant young Resident of the Hospital, Joan is forced into action, determined to complete her medical degree. She finds surprising support from McNaughton who calls in a favour from a friend on the Hospital Board. Joan’s delighted to be able to make a case to complete her degree but finds her work cut out as she faces lukewarm reception from the panel of men who hold the keys to her future. Meanwhile, Annie starts to pick up the pieces of her life and finds a job as a dresser to the star of the Blue Moon club – ‘Dawn’. But when Dawn’s additions cause a backstage disaster, Annie gets the opportunity of a lifetime…and she makes her singing debut.