First Aired: September 24th, 2002
Status: Continuing
Network: BBC One
Summary: River City is a television soap opera, first broadcast in Scotland on BBC Scotland on 24 September 2002. River City storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional district of Shieldinch in Glasgow. The series primarily centres around the residents of Shieldinch, their houses, flats and apartments and its neighbouring streets, namely Montego Street and which encompasses a pub, bistro, community centre, café and various small businesses, in addition to a subway station and basketball court.
The series was originally screened as two half-hour episodes per week. Today, one hour-long episode is broadcast each week - usually Tuesday evenings on BBC One Scotland, repeated Sunday afternoons on either BBC One Scotland or BBC Two Scotland. In Australia, River City is screened 11:00am weekdays on Seven's British-oriented multichannel 7TWO.
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Season 2017
Episode 1: Jan 3, 2017
Air Date: January 3rd, 2017
Summary: Greig thinks civilian life will be a piece of cake, but adjusting to parenting proves testing. Scarlett's incarceration makes Bob and Patrick fear they may lose the person dearest to them. Robbie gets a text from Will bringing bad news to him and Gary. Lenny fights for his life, leaving the Murdochs wary of each other.
Episode 2: Jan 10, 2017
Air Date: January 10th, 2017
Summary: With Scarlett off the hook for Lenny's shooting, DI Donald focuses the spotlight on the Murdoch family. But is he looking the wrong way? It's a race against the clock for Annie, Alex and Amber to get their affairs in order before Lenny wakes up. Drew is chuffed to score a football trial for an American college, but not everyone is happy for him. Bob is chuffed that he's got a date with Kim, but AJ's advice works against him.
Episode 3: Jan 17, 2017
Air Date: January 17th, 2017
Summary: Pete refuses to heed AJ's warning that he is playing a dangerous game by two-timing Caitlin and Scarlett. Gary and Robbie try to heal the growing rift in their relationship, but can they? The Murdochs pray that Lenny's memory loss is permanent, but he has a surprise in store for Suzie.
Episode 4: Jan 24, 2016
Air Date: January 24th, 2017
Summary: When Grieg admits to his best mate that he's still considering a private contract in a war zone, Andy's impassioned defence of Lorna wanting him to stay sets alarm bells ringing. Lenny's return home sets Alex and Annie plotting to derail him. Pete's behaviour is stressing Caitlin out, but she finds her voice at Burns Night.
Episode 5: Jan 31, 2017
Air Date: January 31st, 2017
Summary: With Jimmy's debt paid off, Scarlett decides to close down her weed operation. But her resolve is tested as she realises the difference extra money would make to family life. Gary and Robbie's attempt to salvage their relationship takes an unexpected turn when an attractive mechanic cruises into town. Drew gets news that he's bound for America, and Frankie is determined he won't forget her.
Episode 6: Feb 7, 2017
Air Date: February 7th, 2017
Summary: Caitlin is hell-bent on giving Drew a grand send-off, but her mum's surprise arrival and Pete's manic behaviour soon jeopardise her son's future. It's all fun and games with Louis, until Gary takes things a step too far. Cassie owes Angus payback from America, but argues that he is asking too high a price.
Episode 7: Feb 14, 2017
Air Date: February 14th, 2017
Summary: The pressures mount on Scarlett as she juggles dealing weed with helping Patrick at his pre-trial testimony. A sedated Pete is befriended by Dr Michael Rosenburg (Mikey) at the hospital, but is he who he says he is? Robbie accuses Gary of breaking the rules of the open relationship, and comes to an unsettling realisation.
Episode 8: Feb 21, 2017
Air Date: February 21st, 2017
Summary: Pete is shattered when he realises Maggie and AJ view him differently now he's got bipolar condition. Unable to handle this, he hooks up with Mikey, who shows him how. Alex fears that Lenny may be on to him and Annie - they have to sell Murdoch Enterprises urgently. Molly and Liz decide to trade lives for a day - with surprising results.
Episode 9: Feb 28, 2017
Air Date: February 28th, 2017
Summary: The day has come for Patrick to take the stand and speak out about Anderson's abuse, but how will he cope under the pressures of the courtroom? In attempting to manipulate Amber into bringing Charlotte home, Lenny gets an unexpected insight. Who will Pete listen to when it comes to managing his bipolar condition - Caitlin or Mikey?
Episode 10: Mar 7, 2017
Air Date: March 7th, 2017
Summary: With Pete's mania and Mikey's paranoia spiralling out of control since coming off the meds, will they manage to escape the authorities? Angel is about to head back to Berlin, and a rudderless Patrick is faced with a tough decision. Knowing who shot him, Lenny has to wreak vengeance, but can he do it?
Episode 11: Mar 14, 2017
Air Date: March 14th, 2017
Summary: Frankie tests Lorna and Andy's relationship to the limit. Amber realises that Belinda is holding her hostage, but can she escape? Alex fears Lenny has caused Amber to go missing, but there is worse to come. Against Cassie's wishes, Angus decides to matchmake his mate, Bob.
Episode 12: Mar 21, 2017
Air Date: March 21st, 2017
Summary: Belinda decides that today is the day, but will the men in Amber's life save her from certain death? Lorna's world is turned upside down when Greig reappears on the scene. Liz feels one-upped by Suzie and pines for Alasdair, while Angus's double date misfires.
Episode 13: Mar 28, 2017
Air Date: March 28th, 2017
Summary: Lenny's feathers are ruffled when a young pretender turns up in Shieldinch and tries to lay claim to his throne. Bob accidentally lets the L word slip with Kim and is worried he has scared her off with his declaration. Suzie needs to make staff cuts at the Tall Ship and pits Caitlin and Ellie against each other for a job in the bar.
Episode 14: Apr 4, 2017
Air Date: April 4th, 2017
Summary: Scarlett is shocked when she finds messages from another man on Kim's phone and tells Bob he has to confront Kim. Bob's difficulty trusting Kim leads him to drag up a part of Kim's past she would rather stay buried. Greig is finding it hard to adjust to life at home with his injuries and won't accept that he needs help. AJ realises he hasn't been a good friend to Pete and tries to make amends.
Episode 15: Apr 11, 2017
Air Date: April 11st, 2017
Summary: Maggie sets out to better herself by getting a job, but can she escape the sins of her past or will they come back to haunt her? Frankie turns 18 and realises that becoming an adult means thinking about others before yourself. It's been a year since Malcolm's death, and Liz finds herself grieving all over again.
Episode 16: Apr 18, 2017
Air Date: April 18th, 2017
Summary: Annie is incensed when she encounters a vulnerable woman working as a prostitute in the Candle Room. In her efforts to help the girl she puts them both in serious danger. Has Annie bitten off more than she can chew? Frankie is left reeling when she hears Annie and Greig arguing about something that happened in the past. Alasdair feels obligated to help when he discovers Jules is homeless.
Episode 17: Apr 25, 2017
Air Date: April 25th, 2017
Summary: Amber is thrown when a familiar face returns to Shieldinch and puts her completely at odds with Lenny. Kim and Bob face an unexpected setback with their relationship and it's up to Angus to fix it. As Frankie processes the revelation from last week, Greig hits rock bottom.
Episode 18: May 2, 2017
Air Date: May 2nd, 2017
Summary: Caitlin is thrown into an absolute panic on the day of her English exam. Will she make it in time? After the battle lines are drawn, Amber takes desperate measures to see Charlotte. Robbie and Frankie form an unexpected alliance as Frankie sets her sights on her aunt.
Episode 19: May 9, 2017
Air Date: May 9th, 2017
Summary: When Faith knocks at Annie's door, it sets Annie off on a path that could rock the very foundations of her relationship with Alex. Can Annie save Faith and her relationship? Will the pressure get to Angus when the plan to help Kim and Bob conceive goes ahead? Alasdair is stuck when he can't pay Jules's rent, so resorts to more desperate measures.
Episode 20: May 16, 2017
Air Date: May 16th, 2017
Summary: Scarlett's lies come back to haunt her when Madonna's efforts to make a family tree bring to light a big brother she never knew she had. Will Scarlett reconnect or push her long-lost son away? Annie is determined not to let Frankie's blackmail dictate her life, but will she be able to tell the ones she loves that she hurt them? Angus is unable to face up to his fears when he starts presenting worrying symptoms.
Episode 21: May 23, 2017
Air Date: May 23rd, 2017
Summary: Angus is due to get the results of his brain scan but would rather live in ignorance than face his fears, can Bob convince Angus to step up to the plate? Alasdair fears he has been caught out when Jules reveals she knows he has been keeping a secret. Meanwhile, Robbie has an indecent proposal for Stevie.
Episode 22: May 30, 2017
Air Date: May 30th, 2017
Summary: Robbie steals money from the Tall Ship till to feed his addiction and is shocked by the fallout from his actions - will he confess or leave others to clean up his mess? Angus is terrified by the prospect of brain surgery and won't listen to sense - will he let his fear rule him? Frankie introduces her new boyfriend to her parents, but he isn't quite what they expected.
Episode 23: Jun 6, 2017
Air Date: June 6th, 2017
Summary: Alex and Annie work desperately to protect Frankie after Faith tells them what Rick is capable of. Cassie sees Angus acting strangely and suspects there's something he isn't telling which leads her to jump to the wrong conclusion. Pete makes it difficult for Caitlin to let him down gently, while Ellie tries to improve Maggie's living situation.
Episode 24: Jun 13, 2017
Air Date: June 13rd, 2017
Summary: Amber is reunited with Charlotte but receives some shocking news about Fraser. Stevie discovers that Scarlett knows the truth about his condition, which threatens his relationship with Robbie. Greig takes steps in his recovery when he receives a surprise invitation. Meanwhile, Frankie and Jules take a dangerous risk with Rick.
Episode 25: Jun 20, 2017
Air Date: June 20th, 2017
Summary: On the eve of his surgery, Angus questions his mortality and decides to throw a last-minute party with the help of Bob. But not everyone is happy about its theme. Annie grows concerned about Frankie's whereabouts, prompting suspicion that Rick might be involved. Meanwhile, Pete takes steps to become more than just friends with Caitlin. But will she reciprocate?
Episode 26: Jun 27, 2017
Air Date: June 27th, 2017
Summary: Annie discovers that Frankie and Jules have been kidnapped by Rick, and the race is on to save them. But the discovery of Annie and Greig's affair by Lorna threatens to blow the sisters apart. Angus returns home with a new lease of life having survived his recent surgery. However, Kim reminds him they still have a secret that needs to be shared. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Shieldinch to visit Amber.
Episode 27: Jul 4, 2017
Air Date: July 4th, 2017
Summary: Robbie's world comes crashing down around him when his partying ways have devastating consequences for him and Suzie. The results are in and Angus and Kim have news that will rock Bob to the core. Meanwhile, Lenny grows suspicious of Amber, however, he discovers a familiar face has returned to Shieldinch, one he thought he'd said goodbye to a long time ago.
Episode 28: Jul 11, 2017
Air Date: July 11st, 2017
Summary: Lydia's concern for Charlotte's welfare increases when she sees the lengths that Amber will go to for her father's business, but will Lydia risk incurring the wrath of Lenny? Parenthood is also on Kim's mind as she tries to make amends with Bob, while Liz faces a moral dilemma over the charity shop's future.
Episode 29: Jul 18, 2017
Air Date: July 18th, 2017
Summary: Pete's attempts to reconnect with Drew are hampered by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. Greig gets the wrong end of the stick when Lorna feels she needs more support. Annie has to make an impossible choice when she's pulled in all directions by Grant and Lenny. Jules helps Alasdair by suggesting an unusual makeover for the charity shop.
Episode 30: Jul 25, 2017
Air Date: July 25th, 2017
Summary: With DCI Grant pulling the strings, Annie turns detective in the hunt for Fraser's killer. Cassie comes to a devastating realisation when she attempts to reunite Bob and Angus before an urgent trip to the US. Suzie is heartbroken when she learns the true consequences of Robbie and Stevie's drug-fuelled binge. Frankie reacts badly when sparks fly between Jules and Danny.
Episode 31: Aug 1, 2017
Air Date: August 1st, 2017
Summary: When the Tall Ship goes up for auction, Robbie tries to rally the community to save the pub but finds a surprising ally. Bob attempts to mend his heart by moving on, however a grim discovery leads to trouble for Kim. Meanwhile, Annie is persuaded to play with fire in a bid to save Faith.
Episode 32: Aug 8, 2017
Air Date: August 8th, 2017
Summary: When the consequences of Simon's discovery have dire consequences for Kim, Bob realises how much she means to him, but is he too late? Meanwhile, the new owner of The Tall Ship is revealed but for Robbie, pub management isn't all it's cracked up to be, and he makes a life-changing decision. Annie grows suspicious of Alex's secret activities, but is all as it seems?
Episode 33: Aug 15, 2017
Air Date: August 15th, 2017
Summary: Amber rages when Lenny clashes with Lydia over concerns about their granddaughter, and they end up ruining Charlotte's birthday party. Encouraged by Lenny, Annie feeds bogus information to Grant, but its violent consequences come home to roost. Stevie puts Bob's nose out of joint, while Pete's determination to get Caitlin back not only causes an unexpected announcement, but makes Danny feel unwanted in Shieldinch.
Episode 34: Aug 22, 2017
Air Date: August 22nd, 2017
Summary: Angus is left reeling when a solicitor's letter demands that he buy Cassie out of the Pop-Up Club, and he jumps into a partnership he soon regrets. In a bid to glean information on Lenny, Annie ends up on a hen night she didn't want or plan, however, her actions pique Lydia's interest. When Greig learns that Jules has got into university, they discover Frankie has been keeping secrets about her own future.
Episode 35: Aug 29, 2017
Air Date: August 29th, 2017
Summary: It's the day of Annie and Alex's wedding but danger casts a shadow over their nuptials. Does wedded bliss await or will it be unhappily ever after for the new Mr and Mrs Murdoch? The course of true love runs no smoother for Pete and Caitlin when he makes a confession that jeopardises their engagement. Scarlett tries to bring her family together for a day of bonding, much to Madonna's disappointment.
Episode 36: Sep 5, 2017
Air Date: September 5th, 2017
Summary: As the residents of Shieldinch rally in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Lenny looks for those responsible, and lives hang in the balance. Kim and Scarlett bond after Bob is caught in the crossfire, and Pete shows Caitlin his worth in these trying times.
Episode 37: Sep 12, 2017
Air Date: September 12nd, 2017
Summary: Annie struggles to stay strong for her family in their grief, while the community unites to mourn the loss. Stevie cements a business partnership and finds an unlikely ally. AJ makes travel plans, but when Harry lets him down, he finds himself with a spare ticket and there's only one person he wants to ask.
Episode 38: Sep 26, 2017
Air Date: September 26th, 2017
Summary: As Alex and Annie try and get their lives back on track, an unwelcome face returns to derail their efforts. Meanwhile, Callum's homecoming forces Lenny to make a difficult decision, and there's trouble in paradise for Kim, Bob and Angus.
Episode 39: Oct 3, 2017
Air Date: October 3rd, 2017
Summary: Bob takes drastic action in order to step up and provide for his family, but soon questions whether he's bitten off more than he can chew. As Lenny grapples with his retirement Pete gets a promotion, but struggles with the pressure of his clashing work and home life, until a new pal comes to his aid.
Episode 40: Oct 10, 2017
Air Date: October 10th, 2017
Summary: It's D-Day for Pete, he's tracked down his estranged wife and he has to get her to agree to a divorce or face the wrath of Caitlin. Annie decides to go back to work, but when Alex's business partner is revealed, she is thrown, and Frankie realises how much her actions affect her little sister.
Episode 41: Oct 17, 2017
Air Date: October 17th, 2017
Summary: It's a big day for Kim, both professionally and personally, but a technical glitch at the surgery has far-reaching consequences for her, Annie and Maggie. Meanwhile, Lenny is energised into being more community minded and has to swallow his pride to get an unlikely ally on side.
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