The Games
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28:00John is called on to appear before The Games Ethics Committee, where his case will be heard by Gina, Bryan and Nicholas.
Season 1
27:00
27:00The diving pool at the new aquatic centre is in the wrong spot. Bryan is fixing the transport problems but the minister is interfering by pushing a bid by Citytrans World to run the transport system. (Final)
28:00John and Brian struggle to counter the prospect of a genetically engineered horse in the equestrian events. The Dream Team want five-star accommodation.
28:00The team is concerned about newspaper reports that a controversial Sydney businessman is about to be appointed to the board. Gina suffers after a night out. John outwits the minister on selling the cycling venue.
29:00John, Bryan and Gina go to a team-building weekend in the Blue Mountains. The IOC committee is coming to inspect all the venues, but they're one venue short.
Season 2 28:00
28:00The games team cope with the hype as the opening ceremony draws near, but there is a problem with the closing ceremony. (Final)
28:00The ABC's Four Corners is planning an exposé on the games. John and Bryan have been secretly recorded advocating that the rich pay more taxes. A much bigger story overtakes the exposé and leaves Nicholas with egg on his face.
28:00Sponsors are disappointed with the small number of tickets they've received. John makes disparaging comments about sponsors and is suspended.
29:00The US Special Ambassador draws attention to the plight of Indigenous Australians, and matters worsen for the team when two indigenous people reveal that there is now a shooting venue on top of their native land.
27:00John, Bryan and Gina have one final talk to the people who have worked so hard to bring the games to life.
Season 1 28:00
28:00Some fancy footwork is needed when the 100 metre track comes in short of the mark. Garry Robertson conducts a media conference.
26:00Gina tries to convince John to conduct interviews. Brian gets sponsorship from a tobacco company.
27:00Just when the administration and logistics team have got things running smoothly, sport rears its ugly head. John, Bryan and Gina go through the steps of trying to organise athletics for the games.
29:00Nicholas wants to save money by getting John to sack Gina. The team find a way not to accept the loan of Picasso's 'Guernica' painting for display during the games.
29:00There is a threat of a strike by the unions and John is put in charge of fixing it. Bryan is concerned that people are trying to overcharge the games committee and goes penny-pinching.
28:00The games are getting closer and so are the problems. Gina, Bryan and Nicholas have started to look for future employment after the games finish.
29:00 30:00A visitor from the UK arrives from the London 2012 bid committee and highlights some airport shortcomings. Nicholas tries to sell all the furniture.
28:00Members of the team face government inquiries into art purchases, accommodation prices and the sale of database information.
29:00John is not impressed when an IOC delegate visits unexpectedly. 100,000 trees destroyed in a storm are not being replaced.