Series 2

10 episodes · 12th June 2016

The second season is set in 1981 Auckland, where the historical drama takes Outrageous Fortune's large and loyal audience on a journey into Ted and Rita's murky past, set against a backdrop of social and economic upheaval.

Episodes

Episode 1

Rita West is reunited with love of her life Ted, but has lost a son. The gloves are off in the war with the Horsemen and there’s a storm in a teacup... actually a whole tea-set.

Episode 2

Rita helps out a friend from prison and Wolf get an upwardly mobile job. The Springbok tour creates employment opportunities for Ted and there's a swingers' party.

Episode 3

Ted goes after a wad of South African cash. A crime close to home has the Wests joining forces with the police and neighbourhood watch.

Episode 4

Rita's ambitious career path for Wolf hits some bumps. Ngaire has a dangerous liaison and Bert and Falani take on the Springboks alongside the protestors.

Episode 5

It's hectic times for Rita and Ted; a royal wedding, a funeral, forbidden love, a family feud...plus a Nazi.

Episode 6

Times are changing for Ted. Rita wants to expand her business and keep the peace between father and son. Wolf mixes business with pleasure.

Episode 7

Ted and the boys go hunting South Africans while Rita has a mess to sort out with her growing business and an explosive affair.

Episode 8

The wives financially support their men, which doesn't go down well and the Springbok tour divides the gang and the country.

Episode 9

Rita's in charge of her first big job and the stakes have never been higher but can she rely on those closest to her?

Episode 10

Ted get one final crack at the South African money. Meanwhile, Wolf's at war with his parents; and the rest of the country are at war with themselves.