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Acropolis Now

The daily lives of cafe owners and workers in Melbourne's Greek quarter are set against the colorful backdrop of their lively cafe.

Kostas Stephanidis, a Greek immigrant, leaves his Melbourne cafe, "Acropolis", in his son Jim's hands for a holiday in Greece. Jim and his friend Rick transform the cafe into a vibrant hotspot for young people, a drastic change from Kostas' traditional establishment.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Old Bar, New Bar

1. Old Bar, New Bar

Aired: Aug 9, 1989

Kostas returns to Greece after a 23-year absence, entrusting his son Jim to m...

Episode 2 The Proxy Blues

2. The Proxy Blues

Aired: Aug 16, 1989

Tensions are running high as Manolis, the kitchen's culinary leader, clashes ...

Episode 3 The Martinez Inquiry

3. The Martinez Inquiry

Aired: Sep 27, 1989

Rick clamps down on Jim's lavish spending, particularly on free coffee, as it...

Episode 5 It's Academic

5. It's Academic

Aired: Sep 20, 1989

Jim's plans for a double date with Ricky hit a snag when Ricky's past heartbr...

Episode 6 It's Not Unusual

6. It's Not Unusual

Aired: Sep 13, 1989

A famous Greek singer, Con Jones, makes a dramatic return to the cafe, sparki...

Episode 7 The Key to Her Heart

7. The Key to Her Heart

Aired: Sep 6, 1989

Jim's admiration for Fabian leads to an awkward moment for Liz at a society m...

Episode 8 Easter Greek Style

8. Easter Greek Style

Aired: Aug 23, 1989

Next episode, the group embarks on a challenging journey as they prepare for ...

Episode 10 Bucklovers

10. Bucklovers

Aired: Aug 30, 1989

Jim struggles to plan a successful bachelor party, but things take a turn for...

Episode 11 Writers Block

11. Writers Block

Aired: Oct 18, 1989

Jim's picture in a magazine sparks newfound fame, drawing Liz to the club whe...

Info about Acropolis Now

Seasons: 5

Current Status: Ended

Network: Seven Network

Genres:Comedy