The Sullivans

The Sullivans is an Australian drama television series produced by Crawford Productions which ran on the Nine Network from 1976 until 1983. The series told the story of an average middle-class Melbourne family and the effect World War II had on their lives. It was a consistent ratings success in Australia, and also became popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Gibraltar and New Zealand.

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The Sullivans

Drama

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Created By: Jock BlairIan Jones
First Aired on: Nov 15, 1976
Popularity: 30.0496: 7 votes
Networks: (AU)
Production: Crawford Productions (AU)Nine Network Australia (AU)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 23 seasons, 1114 episodes

Season 1

September 1, 1939 to February 17, 1940 War is looming and it poses very special threats to the Sullivans and their friends. Dave is a veteran of WWI and Grace, his wife, fears that he will enlist to fight again - but it is their son Tom who is the first to go off to war. Local German shopkeepers, the Kauffmans, face discrimination and risk internment while amidst the turmoil is John Sullivan’s love for their daughter Anna. With the war preoccupying the adults, 13-year-old Kitty Sullivan embarks on an innocent relationship with a lonely man – much to the consternation of Mrs. Jessup their nosey neighbour.

Aired 49 years ago

50 Episodes

Episode 1On the Brink of War: Parts 1-260 min
The story began in 1939, with the declaration of war against Germany. From the outset the series focused on the Sullivan family of 7 Gordon Street, Camberwell, Victoria, along with neighbourhood friends, relatives, and associates. The majority of show's storylines related to the war, focussing on either the fighting itself or its effect on the Sullivan family.
Episode 2On the Brink of War: Parts 3-460 min
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Episode 3September 4, 193930 min
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Episode 4September 5-6, 193930 min
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Episode 5September 7, 193930 min
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