The psychological thriller Riptide, starring Jo Joyner, has returned to Channel 5 for a repeat broadcast four years after its original debut. The four-part series airs across consecutive nights in the 9pm timeslot previously occupied by Little Disasters.
Plot Overview
Riptide centres on Alison Weston, played by Jo Joyner, whose world is thrown into turmoil when her newly-wed Australian husband disappears after an early morning surf session. The series raises the question of whether Sean Weston, portrayed by Neighbours alumnus Peter O'Brien, was swept away by a treacherous riptide, or whether something more sinister is behind his vanishing. The cast also includes Ciarán Griffiths, David Berry, and Ally Fowler.
Production and Original Broadcast
Shot on location in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia, the series first aired on Channel 5 in December 2022, commencing on December 27 across a week during the festive period, according to The Mirror. It proved a hit with audiences, leading to this repeat run.
Repeat Run Schedule
The repeat run began on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9pm. The remaining episodes air on successive nights throughout the week:
- 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
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."
Riptide continues on Channel 5 at 9pm.
