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Synopsis

“A heady mix of This Life, Friends and Sex & The City”

The Secret Life of Us is an Australian television drama series about the lives of 20-30 somethings living in the early 2000s.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Telemovie (1)Now viewing2001-07-1647mKelly leaves her job when she can't handle her boss/lover's constant manipulation of her. During her apartment hunting, she finds a pair of flatmates, Evan and Alex, who agree to live with her. Also in the apartment building live Gabrielle, Alex's best friend, and Jason, Gabrielle's boyfriend. Jason professes his love for Alex and they end up having sex.
2. Telemovie (2)2001-07-1650mMiranda tries to reconcile her failure with Richie's success, and Kelly makes a clean start. Kelly's having a party in the flat. At the party, Jason and Gabrielle announce that they got married, Evan breaks up with Andrena, and Gabrielle finds out about Jason's affair with Alex.
3. The Unbelievable Truth2001-07-2346mFacing the truth isnt always easy- is it better to live in denial or to seek a suitable distraction? Gabrielle and Jason live upstairs, but as Jason struggles under the weight of his profession as a lawyer will he marry Gabrielle for all the wrong reasons? Alex, a successful doctor, is plagued by insecurities as flatmate Evan continues to write his novel. Into their lives bounces the eternal optimist Kelly with plenty to share.
4. The Garden of Gethsemane2001-07-3046mThere are some things one has to endure alone - without the helop of friends or family. But it is this experience that informs one of the loyalty that exists around them - and just who to trust when the chips are down. Richie shines in the celebrity of an actor's life while Will realises he has to stand alone.
5. The Rules2001-08-0646mThe unspoken rules of a relationship define an understanding between two people. But when those rules are compromised and push comes to shove the consequences can be ruinous. Sam saves Will from an embarrassing and unprecendented performance with a surprising confrontation.
6. Expect The Unexpected2001-08-1347mThe only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected. Richie finally gives into temptation and desire, acting out a surpise sexual encounter with Simon.
7. The Road Less Taken2001-08-2045mWhen there's a fork in the road - which path should you take? Richie's head is spinning after his encounter with Simon and feels his life is heading in a new direction. Jason deals with the consequences of a major indiscretion. Evan becomes increasingly entranced by Carmen and jealousy ruins Sam and Will's plans for an indulgent day in bed.
8. What Am I?2001-08-2746mCan we define ourselves by what we do, how we do it, or by whatothers believe we should be? Kelly explores multiple relationship questionaires and realises how people define themselves according to their romantic expectations. Jason and Gabrielle rock the foundations with their bitter breakup and Alex becomes very much caught up in the middle.
9. The Secret Life of Us2001-09-0346mWe are not the sum of our life experiences, but the beneficiary of others' shared experiences. When everyone bonds over life's many ups and downs they begin to understand each other more, breaking down some barriers to share a formative and enlightening time together.
10. State of Limbo2001-09-0346mIn a state of limbo, one's instincts cease working - instead of moving forward, one remains stuck to the ground. Richie strugles with his encounter with Simon and eventually confides in Will. Jason and Gabrielle finalise their situation.
11. Love Sucks2001-09-1045mLove strikes joy into your heart and then strikes a fatal blow. Gabrielle's arguments with Jason hit an all time low. Alex has a soul searching perspective on love and decides to embrace the single, independent life. And Carmen and Evan's relationship falls on hard times.
12. Fallout2001-09-1747mAfter the bomb's been dropped you have to deal with the fallout. Will gets stoned and forces himself on an unsuspecting Sam. Eric invites Alex on an innocent weekend away but has ulterior motivies and Evan becomes delusional about his relationship with Carmen.
13. Secrets and Lies2001-09-2446mOnce you release a secret you can never get it back. Alex explores the possiblilty of a flirtation with Miranda's friend Pandora, rousing the vouyer in Evan. Eric becomes the centre of an almost fatal emergency. Richie takes an interest in newcomer Brad and Jason takes charge of his destiny, moving to a place of his own.
14. Better the Devil You Know2001-10-0147mHabits are are funny things... offering us distraction and comfort - but from what? Will offeres a lifeline to Sam in an attempt to ease her woes, but their relationshipis far from sunny. Gabrielle gets a lift from her affair with Mac but will the tide of romance turn? And Alex steps up and takes control of her romantic life once more.
15. The Gap2001-10-0846mYou can't always get what you want. Will has ideas about Richie's newfound sexuality and begins to devlop a complex. Evan turns over a new leaf and decides to go without sex for a while. Jason's jealous over Mac and Gabrielle continues to grow.
16. The Butterfly Effect2001-10-1546mAlex and Evan give into tempation but whats the aftereffect? Kelly in inspired and meets a man and Richie finally tells Miranda the truth...but at what cost?
17. Piggy-in-the-Middle2001-10-2246mThere's no time to look back when everything lies ahead of you. Richie deals with the aftershock of his encounter with Brad. Will seeks comfort in Sam's company and the ramifications of Alex and Evan's drug imparied moment are explored.
18. Intimations of Mortality2001-10-2946mWhen you're young you feel invincible. Alex has mixed feelings about Evan - feeling confused and betrayed. Miranda gets set for opening night of her show just as Richie movies out of the flat.
19. A Friend Indeed2001-11-0546mLIfe is short, play hard. But life can be way too short... Gabrielle keeps the pressure on Alex reffusing to let her off the hook. Richie turns down a role when he learns the character is gay.
20. Men on the Verge2001-11-1245mRichie finally embraces the gay scene. Evan submits a revealing aarticle to a street newspaper and "outs" RIchie in the process. Will has a reality check, determined to live life to the full.
21. Doorway2001-11-1945mSuddenly everything is different. Alex breaks out with a huge announcement which usets an stuns Evan. Kelly and her new boyfriend take things slowly and Gabrielle decides to move on from her high- powered career.
22. Now or Never2001-11-2646mHow do we know when it's now or never? Richie feels uncomfortable when Brad wants him to experiment sexually with another gay couple. Miranda and Will are becoming very close, and she's slowly letting Richie back into her life. Meanwhile, Evan is accepted into the Writer's Colony in New York.

Cast

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Deborah Mailman
Kelly Lewis
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David Tredinnick
Simon Trader
Michael Dorman
Christian Hayden
Anna Torv
Nikki Martel
Stephen Curry
Stuart Woodcock
Sullivan Stapleton
Justin Davies
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Alexandra Schepisi
Lucy Beckwith
Nicholas Coghlan
Adam Beckwith
Brooke Harman
Bree Sanzaro

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FAQ

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Is The Secret Life of Us available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The Secret Life of Us have?

The Secret Life of Us has 4 seasons and 86 episodes.

When did The Secret Life of Us first air?

The Secret Life of Us first aired in 2001.

Is The Secret Life of Us still running?

The Secret Life of Us's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Secret Life of Us?

The Secret Life of Us is classified as Drama.