Riptide, the psychological thriller starring Jo Joyner, has returned to Channel 5 for a repeat run four years after its original broadcast. The four-part series, which first aired in 2022, is being shown across four consecutive evenings in the 9pm primetime slot.
What Is Riptide About?
The drama centres on Alison Weston, played by Jo Joyner, whose world is shattered when her new Australian husband, Sean Weston (Peter O'Brien), disappears after a morning surf. The series delves into whether Sean was swept away by a dangerous riptide or if something more sinister is behind his disappearance. The cast also includes Ciarán Griffiths, David Berry, and Ally Fowler.
Riptide Episode Schedule
The repeat run began on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9pm on Channel 5. The remaining episodes air on consecutive nights:
- Episode one: Monday, June 29 at 9pm
- Episode two: Tuesday, June 30 at 9pm
- Episode three: Wednesday, July 1 at 9pm
- Episode four: Thursday, July 2 at 9pm
Episode Two Synopsis
A synopsis for episode two reads: "Alison's suspicions rise when she learns that Ethan argued with Sean on the beach just before he was presumed to have drowned, and she decides to report him to the police. Meanwhile, Hannah becomes worried that Logan might know more than he is letting on."
Background and Production
Shot on location in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia, the four-part series initially premiered on Channel 5 in 2022 and attracted a strong following. The drama was originally broadcast over a week during the Christmas period, beginning on December 27. According to Channel 5, the thriller replaces Little Disasters in the 9pm time slot.
Riptide continues on Channel 5 at 9pm.
