The Beachcombers (1972)

Looking for ways to capitalize on Gibsons' tourist trade, Pat sets up a pedicab business but soon finds himself in competition with his friend Graham Blake. Nick backs Pat; Relic is Graham's silent partner; and a fare-war ensues. Finally, a contest is staged to determine the best "pedal pusher" and Nick and Relic wind up in a neck-in-neck race to the finish line. Guests: Sheila Moore, Jonathon Pallone, Greg Bennett, Laurie O'Byrne.

When Constable John finds twin baby girls in a basket in the back of his police cruiser, he enlists Nick and Jesse's help to find the mother. But also looking for the young woman is her troubled husband. Guests: Twyla-Dawn Vokins, Dale Walters

After suffering a heart attack and recuperating in hospital, Nick tries to return to his normal activities only to find all his friends trying to do too much for him. To prove he has recovered, Nick puts on a show of strength and almost does himself in. Guests: David Glyn-Jones, Donna Peerless

A disturbed young woman claiming she is Nick's abandoned daughter arrives in Gibsons looking for her father. Guests: Beatrice Boepple as Carla; Donna Peerless

On top of a rash of break-ins, Constable John is stuck with Corporal Dan Fellows looking over his shoulder. The handsome know-it-all is more interested in getting his picture taken for the RCMP's public relations campaign, and seems to be having his way with Gerri Dayton, the photographer, until the thief steals her cameras. Guests: Cameron Gordon, Frances Flanagan, Caroline Woodside, Pauline Maitland, Lloyd Berry, Ronnie Dunn.

Jesse, Laurel and Tommy move into the Reach after Molly re-marries and leaves the Gibsons. Jesse generously offers to rent the house-boat to Pat and Jack O'Gorman, but old Jack refuses this charity. The resulting conflict between Jack and Pat threatens to destroy their relationship.

Alekos, a young Greek man, arrives on Nick's doorstep, hoping for help to find his grandfather. While Alekos is enthusiastic and charming, he and Nick eventually have a difference of opinion and Alekos disappears. After his departure it is learnt the authorities are looking for a Greek ship-jumper. Nick and Sara attempt to save Alekos from deportation while Relic tries to profit from helping the immigration officer find his man. Guests: Xen as Alekos; Kevin McNulty as McNab

When Nick attempts to help three tourists with their ailing boat he accidentally discovers they are smuggling drugs. The smugglers steal the Persephone and leave Nick marooned on a small island. Will Relic put aside differences and help Nick escape, retrieve the Persephone and bring the offenders to justice? Guests: Gary Chalk as Phil; Jeff Irvine as Richard; Lucinda Nielsen as Clare

Nick and Jesse come across "The Dragon," a storm-battered Chinese junk, and rescue the Captain and his crew of three. Constable John and a Canadian Coast Guard officer suspect the motives of the Chinese sailors, but it is Relic who unwittingly uncovers the newcomers' secret quest. Guests: Tong Lung as Danny Chin; Han-Sheng Tsai as Chong Lin; Allanah Ong as Lin; Pat Lee as Ming; Stephen Chang as Wah; Gigi Wong, John Noda.

Donna-Lee Douglas is a new kid in town and she enlists the aid of the locals to open a teen nightclub. Sal is vehemently opposed, particularly when she discovers the Roberts Creek bikers are planning on making an appearance. Guests: William B. Davis as Dave Douglas; Gordon McIntosh as Biker; Sheila Moore as Mayor Tingsley; Elena Kirschner

The women of Gibsons are being victimized by a purse-snatcher on wheels and Constable John decides to fight fire with fire. Unfortunately, John's bicycle riding acumen is no match for the robber, and John is compelled to try another means of catching the purse-snatcher. Guests: Lisa Yates, Margot Pinvidic

Sal has organized an exhibition race between the all-woman crew of the Pauline Johnson, and the Kanaka, a new design with an all-male crew. Relic is suspicious of Sal's interest and discovers an intriguing secret and does his best to scuttle the Pauline Johnson under Sal's approving eye. Guests: Merrilyn Gann as Anna; Dale Wilson as Kydaka skipper; Pam Barnsley as Joan

Pat and Graham take up diving and discover a large wreck, which they hope to salvage. While investigating the old ship, Graham becomes trapped in the hull by a piece of shifting equipment. With his oxygen supply depleted, Graham's only hope for survival is the quick and heroic action of his best friend.

The idea of married life appeals to Con. John and with Nick's encoragement, he places a personal ad in the local newspaper. He is unprepared for the enthusiatic response, which inevitably goes to his head. But John's heart is stolen by a woman who would just as soon have John's head on a platter.

Pat and Graham have discovered the illicit joys of alcohol. They leave a party with Sara and Elaine for a spin around Keats Island in a borrowed boat. The inevitable happens; they hit a dead-head, the boat sinks, Sara is unconscious, and no one knows where they are. Guests: Sheryl Anne Wheaton as Elaine; Walter Learning as Jesse's Teacher; Jeff Schultz as Dave; Kristin Eriksen as Shannon; Cam Chaichan as Teen.

A religious cult has set up camp on an island near Gibsons. Pat O'Gorman disappears from visiting friends in Vancouver, only to re-appear in the clutches of the cult. Pat's mind has apparently been wiped clean. Graham too evinces an unhealthy attraction to the cult, and there is ostensible nothing at all their friends at the Reach can do about it. Guests: Jillian Fargey as Keana; Page Fletcher as Jaff; Douglas Miller as Pol; Roman Podhora as Haffen

This hour-long episode commemorating the Fifteenth Anniversary of THE BEACHCOMBERS was shot almost entirely on location in Greece. Nick and Jesse go to Greece at the behest of Lucas, and old friend of Nick's. Unbeknowst to Nick and Jesse, Relic has surreptitiously been brought over by Lucas' life-long enemy. Even Constable John is in the contry. After Nick is re-united with his first love (who is also Lucas' daughter), it appears that Nick will elect to forget Gibsons and live happily ever after in his homeland.

This hour-long episode commemorating the Fifteenth Anniversary of THE BEACHCOMBERS was shot almost entirely on location in Greece. Nick and Jesse go to Greece at the behest of Lucas, and old friend of Nick's. Unbeknowst to Nick and Jesse, Relic has surreptitiously been brought over by Lucas' life-long enemy. Even Constable John is in the contry. After Nick is re-united with his first love (who is also Lucas' daughter), it appears that Nick will elect to forget Gibsons and live happily ever after in his homeland.