S1 • E1
As the men and women return from leave to the Osprey Explorer new boy Wilf's attitude becomes an issue. A colleague has died of a heart attack and questions are asked. Kevin reports his wallet stolen and threatens a strike.
S1 • E2
Izzy attempts to get Charlie's ashes spread in the North Sea. When chef Cinders is unable to return to Osprey, due to bad weather, electrician Tessa is expected to fill in. Ceefax is under pressure during a quiz against another rig.
S1 • E3
Davie sets Wilf up to take the blame for showing a porn video. Archie visits his ex-wife after a car crash. Ian and Hilary go Highland trekking but should they share a room? Chris finds himself getting close to Tom's daughter Heather.
S1 • E4
Margaret, an attractive but sensationalist journalist arrives of the Osprey Explorer looking for a story. When Wilf drops TV equipment on Tessa's foot, the roughnecks need to come up with something to distract her.
S1 • E5
Heather tells Tom and Izzy she is marrying Chris and he is badly beaten him up by her father. Tessa reignites her affair with her boss Drew. Ian threatens to quit when safety measures he has asked for are ignored by management.
S1 • E6
Following the evacuation of Osprey Explorer an helicopter crashed. The survivors and those who remained, on the rig, wait to be airlifted to safety. Ian is missing presumed dead. Chris becomes scapegoat for the crash.
Tessa Buckingham
Ceefax
Ian
Tom
Chris
Hilary
Heather
Terry
Drew McAllister
Izzy