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Friday 1 May 2009 Episode 85 Irene is shattered about Vincent leaving, and Ipeleng can't seem to offer her solace. Vusi and Ashley give a marvellous performance of the kiss for their assessment. Dawn panics - what if Stephanie re-attempts suicide?
Monday 4 May 2009 Episode 86Ipeleng decides to let Irene know the truth about her disreputable father. Tendai and Vusi fight with Irene when she reveals she gave Vincent their demo.
Tuesday 5 May 2009 Episode 87 Ipeleng and Irene are still trying to deal with Vincent's sudden departure. Irene is particularly devastated. Once again, Irene and Bongiwe get involved in trying to help Ashley and Vusi get together. Bev returns and tries to make up with Shandu, offering a plan to help him rediscover his creative drive.
Wednesday 6 May 2009 Episode 88Irene still blames Ipeleng for Vincent's sudden departure. The tension between them intensifies. Tendai tells Irene he is having difficulty accepting that Ashley and Vusi are seeing each other. Stephanie tells Bongiwe she is thinking of giving up dancing.
Thursday 7 May 2009 Episode 89Ipeleng is furious when she learns Irene slept at the commune the night before. Ashley and Vusi are getting closer, but will Tendai accept their relationship? Shandu cannot find any inspiration from the dance videos Bev gave him.
Friday 8 May 2009 Episode 90Irene seems to be fitting in at the commune. Stephanie manages to track down a phone number for her father, but she finds it very difficult to call him. Shandu seems to be finding his direction in life, but Bev wants to know if his new path includes her.
Monday 11 May 2009
Episode 91
Ashley and Vusi are falling in love. Ashley spends the night at Vusi's and in the morning Ipeleng finds Ashley in her kitchen. Stephanie struggles to hold things together following her suicide attempt.
Tuesday 12 May 2009 Episode 92Ashley announces he and Vusi are now officially a couple, much to Tendai's disgust. Vusi reveals he has written a song for Ashley and asks Shawn to sing it. They are all amazed by Shawn's voice, which reduces Stephanie to tears.
Wednesday 13 May 2009 Episode 93Tension is running high at the commune where Irene's visit is turning into an extended stay. She irritates all and sundry by thoughtlessly using their toiletries and food. Ashley and Vusi make their relationship more public.
Thursday 14 May 2009 Episode 94 Shawn and Bongiwe are worn out from the long hours editing the music video in time for the viewing at Bra Hugh's. Ipeleng finds living on her own a lonely business.
Friday 15 May 2009 Episode 95The day of Stephanie's practical has finally arrived. Shandu gathers sufficient courage to tell Bev he needs to be on his own to experience an artistic rebirth.
Monday 18 May 2009Episode 96Tension in the commune mounts because of Irene's prolonged stay. Stephanie is adamant that she's going to give up dancing to pursue acting. News of Shandu's break up with Bev throws Ipeleng into a panic. Could the college's funding be in jeopardy?
Tuesday 19 May 2009 Episode 97Irene is feeling guilty about staying at the commune so she decides she wants to get a job. Ipeleng is being tough on Tendai. Katlego is nervous and excited about her call back. Shandu bolsters her confidence and tells her he thinks she'll succeed.
Wednesday 20 May 2009 Episode 98Ashley decides to move back to the commune, but Vusi is offended and takes it as a snub. Shandu's dance classes continue to improve. Ipeleng apologises to Tendai for treating him unfairly in class. He's shocked to discover that Vusi and Ashley took his side.
Thursday 21 May 2009 Episode 99Dawn arrives for an appointment with Ipeleng and hears about Stephanie's performance piece. Ashley is convinced he is HIV positive because he had unprotected sex in the distant past. Stephanie drops out of the dance company completely.
Friday 22 May 2009Episode 100Tendai is plotting to get Black Noise to give a talk at the college. Ipeleng has to face the reality that Katlego will be leaving the college. Ashley confesses to Vusi that he's had unsafe sex twice in the past and he is suddenly worried about it.
Monday 25 May 2009 Episode 101In spite of Ipeleng's request, Katlego still hasn't mentioned anything about her auditions to the students. To complicate things, Vusi and Tendai are stoked about Vuka's future.
Ashley and Vusi wrestle over the issue of being openly affectionate in public. Irene, on the other hand, wants time alone with her man. She even turns down Nomonde's offer of a great girls' night out.
Tuesday 26 May 2009 Episode 102After much deliberation, Katlego tells Vusi and Tendai that she might be joining an international ensemble piece. They are devastated. Vusi is angry that she is only telling them now. Irene is a little more understanding when Vusi relays the news.
Wednesday 27 May 2009 Episode 103Black Noise leads a discussion on HIV. Vusi and Ashley are still on course for their HIV test on Friday. Ashley is increasingly worried about his mum's arrival. Tendai succeeds in persuading Irene to return to his bedroom, having spent the past couple of nights on the couch.
Thursday 28 May 2009 Episode 104Dawn finally watches the tape of Stephanie's drama practical and all hell breaks loose when she confronts Stephanie. Katlego says her farewells. Denise, Ashley's mother, arrives at the commune and Ashley's deception is played out. Irene decides it's time to take a stand and confront Tendai about his controlling streak.
Friday 29 May 2009Episode 105Will Ashley be able to hide his homosexuality from his mother? Dawn really wants Stephanie to get better, but does she have to tell the whole world she has an eating disorder? Stephanie finally goes for therapy, but gives the psychologist a hard time. Black Noise performs at Bra Hugh's.
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