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Cleaver Greene is not about politics or morality or even justice. Cleaver Greene is about the law. And it is his passion for the law that drives him to use his formidable intelligence to defend people whom society and the justice system might otherwise convict without a fair trial. He uses his encyclopaedic knowledge of human nature and the Byzantine intricacies of our legal codes to guarantee that his clients get what is theirs by the law; the right to a diligent defence.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Cleaver Greene is not about politics or morality or even justice. Cleaver Greene is about the law. And it is his passion for the law that drives him to use his formidable intelligence to defend people whom society and the justice system might otherwise convict without a fair trial. He uses his encyclopaedic knowledge of human nature and the Byzantine intricacies of our legal codes to guarantee that his clients get what is theirs by the law; the right to a diligent defence.
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Episode 1
Barrister Cleaver Greene's life continues to spiral out of control. As usual, he runs to Missy, a high class call girl who works at a brothel also frequented by Cleaver's friend, Attorney General, Joe Sandilands.
Guest stars John Gaden, Hugo Weaving, Sacha Horler, John Gregg
Episode 2
Cleaver sees his 'Missy' out on the arm of his nemesis David Potter; and is hoodwinked into defending a scheming woman.
Guest stars Richard Carter, Lisa McCune, Zoe Coyle
Episode 3
Cleaver defends a chef who is being tried for bigamy, while trying to deal with his guilt over sleeping with Barney's wife Scarlet.
Guest stars John McNeill
Episode 4
Cleaver makes a spectacle of himself in front of Missy and David; and Cleaver and Wendy discover their son Fuzz is learning a lot more than English from his attractive young teacher.
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Episode 5
Cleaver's friend Dr. Bruce Chandler finds himself in hot water; but on the home front Cleaver's life is also spiralling out of control.
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Episode 6
Cleaver is roped into defending an old flame, and is in trouble in his tax case. But when Missy tells him she is marrying David, his world collapses.
Guest stars Sarah Woods
Episode 7
Joe Sandilands' suicide leaves Cleaver, Barney, Missy, Scarlet and Wendy reeling; while Missy's secret life is about to be revealed when she tricks Cleaver into defending her brother.
Directed by Jessica HobbsGuest stars Catherine Moore
Episode 8
Cleaver defends Mick Corella on a murder charge; and David finds out about Missy's past.
Directed by Jessica HobbsGuest stars Robyn Malcolm
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Richard RoxburghCleaver Greene
Matt DayDavid Potter
Adrienne PickeringMelissa Partridge
Russell DykstraBarney Meagher
Caroline BrazierWendy Greene
Danielle CormackScarlet Meagher
Kate BoxNicole
Keegan JoyceFinnegan 'Fuzz' Greene
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