Rick Searle
Director
Butterfly Island (1985)
Season 2
Butterfly Island is a 1985 Australian children's show. The first season cost $1.6 million, the second $3.2 million. "Butterfly Island" tells the story of Charlie Wilson and his children, who are committed to preserving the island’s tropical beauty and charm. However, they encounter various challenges, including competition from nearby resorts, unscrupulous land developers, and shipwrecked boys with mysterious pasts and unintended criminal tendencies.
Released July 15, 1985
Episode 30 min
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S2E1 - Sword Of Honour
A Japanese guest asks Greg to help locate his late father's ceremonial sword, believed to be on a sunken patrol boat near Butterfly Island.
April 13, 1987, midnight
S2E2 - Birds Of A Feather
Jackie and Greg risk danger when they visit Parrot Island and encounter illegal bird trappers.
April 13, 1987, midnight
S2E3 - The Little Red Engine
Dolly Meacham, an upbeat senior, asks Greg to teach her windsurfing.
April 20, 1987, midnight
S2E4 - Crown Of Thorns
The children attempt to protect the coral reef from Crown of Thorns starfish. During the process, Greg's leg becomes trapped under a rock, and his air supply decreases, prompting Kristy to seek assistance.
April 27, 1987, midnight
S2E5 - Celluloid Hero
A bush-fire occurs on the island, and Mike Marshal, who previously worked as a Hollywood stuntman and is currently employed there, uses a technique he learned as a stuntman to rescue Jackie.
May 4, 1987, midnight
S2E6 - What Are Friends For?
A boy who visits the island gains an understanding of friendship.
May 11, 1987, midnight
S2E7 - The Great Mezmo
An elderly magician visits Butterfly Island, and Jackie gives him a tour to lift his spirits.
May 18, 1987, midnight
S2E8 - Dog On The Loose
Greg and Jackie have determined that the dog responsible for biting Paddy's leg has fled into the bush and appears to be exhibiting signs of illness.
May 25, 1987, midnight
S2E9 - The Marie Celeste
Charlie, Greg, and Kristy examine a mysterious schooner near the island.
June 1, 1987, midnight
S2E10 - Grass Is Always Greener
Jackie shows her friends why protecting the environment matters.
June 8, 1987, midnight
S2E11 - Rescue Up The River
Jackie becomes stranded after her rubber raft hits a rock and starts to deflate. Mary observes Jackie's life jacket floating in the water and moves upstream to try to find her.
June 15, 1987, midnight
S2E12 - Prisoner Of Silence
Jackie and Greg are held captive by a deranged man in the old lighthouse one terrifying night.
June 22, 1987, midnight
S2E13 - Mystery Of The Black Pearls
Greg finds parcels of black pearls while snorkeling and is accused of smuggling.
June 29, 1987, midnight
S2E14 - There Is A Tide
A group of delegates travel to Butterfly Island to attend a high-security conference. Mr. Burnside, the supervisor, gives his briefcase to Cassidy, but unexpected complications arise.
July 6, 1987, midnight
S2E15 - Revenge Of The Bunyip
Jackie hears unlikely stories from a gypsy woman.
July 13, 1987, midnight
S2E16 - Blast From The Past
An unexploded naval mine has been found at Nursery Bay on Butterfly Island.
July 20, 1987, midnight
S2E17 - The Fixit Man
Jackie risks her life to hide the new fix-it man's errors.
July 27, 1987, midnight
S2E18 - Lost On The Reef
The children discover a coral cave. A visiting executive endangers both his own life and Kristie's. Kristy and hotel guests are swept out to sea during a reef tour.
Aug. 3, 1987, midnight
S2E19 - Fathers And Sons
After observing the relationship between Greg and Charlie, a runaway makes the decision to alter the course of his life.
Aug. 10, 1987, midnight
S2E20 - It's Never Too Late
Kristy persuades a runaway to go back home.
Aug. 17, 1987, midnight
S2E21 - Bad News Boat
Greg answers a request for assistance and discovers Dennis suspended upside down from the mast of his boat. He learns that Dennis is an inexperienced sailor and has a tendency toward accidents.
Aug. 24, 1987, midnight
S2E22 - Island Quarantine
The island is placed under quarantine when guests are suspected of having cholera.
Aug. 31, 1987, midnight
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: July 15, 1985
Last Air Date: Aug. 8, 1993, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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