Butterfly Island

1. Butterfly Island

Air Date: 1985-07-15

The Wilson family operates a charming, untouched resort on Butterfly Island, despite facing financial difficulties and stiff competition from new, glamorous resorts nearby. In the first episode of the series, a young Vietnamese refugee named Vo Diem arrives and unwittingly becomes entangled in a developer's criminal scheme to displace the Wilson family from the island.

2. The Stowaway

Air Date: 1985-07-16

A stowaway faces a life-or-death decision.

3. The Collector

Air Date: 1985-07-17

Sgt. Connolly places Vo Diem in a prison cell and instructs Charlie to charge him with vandalism. An explosion occurs near Greg as he swims away from Butterfly Island.

4. Runaway

Air Date: 1985-07-18

Following a disagreement with his uncle, Vo Diem elects to leave once more.

5. The Fugitive

Air Date: 1985-07-19

After trying to escape and search for his parents, Vo Diem is caught in a storm at sea and comes ashore near a lighthouse, where he hears David Lee and his associates discussing plans to set fire to Butterfly Island.

6. Cyclone Bertie

Air Date: 1985-07-22

As the Wilson family shelters from a hurricane, Vo Diem alone witnesses a sabotage plot against Charlie's workshop in the lighthouse.

7. The Stowaway (2)

Air Date: 1985-07-23

Vo Diem hurries to catch an Indonesia-bound trawler that will hopefully lead him to his parents.

8. Kidnapped

Air Date: 1985-07-24

Jackie Wilson is kidnapped by David Lee’s thugs but escapes with Vo Diem through the mangroves. Charlie Wilson then learns Lee’s motive for buying Butterfly Island.

1. Sword Of Honour

Air Date: 1987-04-13

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.

2. Birds Of A Feather

Air Date: 1987-04-13

Jackie and Greg risk danger when they visit Parrot Island and encounter illegal bird trappers.

3. The Little Red Engine

Air Date: 1987-04-20

Dolly Meacham, an upbeat senior, asks Greg to teach her windsurfing.

4. Crown Of Thorns

Air Date: 1987-04-27

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.

5. Celluloid Hero

Air Date: 1987-05-04

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.

6. What Are Friends For?

Air Date: 1987-05-11

A boy who visits the island gains an understanding of friendship.

7. The Great Mezmo

Air Date: 1987-05-18

An elderly magician visits Butterfly Island, and Jackie gives him a tour to lift his spirits.

8. Dog On The Loose

Air Date: 1987-05-25

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.

9. The Marie Celeste

Air Date: 1987-06-01

Charlie, Greg, and Kristy examine a mysterious schooner near the island.

10. Grass Is Always Greener

Air Date: 1987-06-08

Jackie shows her friends why protecting the environment matters.

11. Rescue Up The River

Air Date: 1987-06-15

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.

12. Prisoner Of Silence

Air Date: 1987-06-22

Jackie and Greg are held captive by a deranged man in the old lighthouse one terrifying night.

13. Mystery Of The Black Pearls

Air Date: 1987-06-29

Greg finds parcels of black pearls while snorkeling and is accused of smuggling.

14. There Is A Tide

Air Date: 1987-07-06

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.

15. Revenge Of The Bunyip

Air Date: 1987-07-13

Jackie hears unlikely stories from a gypsy woman.

16. Blast From The Past

Air Date: 1987-07-20

An unexploded naval mine has been found at Nursery Bay on Butterfly Island.

17. The Fixit Man

Air Date: 1987-07-27

Jackie risks her life to hide the new fix-it man's errors.

18. Lost On The Reef

Air Date: 1987-08-03

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.

19. Fathers And Sons

Air Date: 1987-08-10

After observing the relationship between Greg and Charlie, a runaway makes the decision to alter the course of his life.

20. It's Never Too Late

Air Date: 1987-08-17

Kristy persuades a runaway to go back home.

21. Bad News Boat

Air Date: 1987-08-24

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.

22. Island Quarantine

Air Date: 1987-08-31

The island is placed under quarantine when guests are suspected of having cholera.

1. Series 3, Episode 1

Air Date: 1993-04-25

2. Series 3, Episode 2

Air Date: 1993-05-02

3. Series 3, Episode 3

Air Date: 1993-05-09

4. Series 3, Episode 4

Air Date: 1993-05-16

5. Series 3, Episode 5

Air Date: 1993-05-23

6. Series 3, Episode 6

Air Date: 1993-05-30

7. Series 3, Episode 7

Air Date: 1993-06-06

8. Series 3, Episode 8

Air Date: 1993-06-13

9. Series 3, Episode 9

Air Date: 1993-06-20

10. Series 3, Episode 10

Air Date: 1993-06-27

11. Series 3, Episode 11

Air Date: 1993-07-04

12. Series 3, Episode 12

Air Date: 1993-07-11

13. Series 3, Episode 13

Air Date: 1993-07-18

14. Series 3, Episode 14

Air Date: 1993-07-25

15. Series 3, Episode 15

Air Date: 1993-08-01

16. Series 3, Episode 16

Air Date: 1993-08-08