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Lara is very excited when Deon, a boy from school, asks her to join him on a cycle ride. However, the morning before the trip Lara is horrified to wake up with a large spot and, embarrassed, refuses to leave the house.

After a session at gym class, Gabriel realises that he has body odour. This causes him some embarrassment during a trip to the cinema with the girls. He eventually seeks the advice of Max, an older boy, on proper personal hygiene.

Gabriel and Lara share an unexpected kiss at the swimming pool. Both are worried about what this will mean for their friendship.

Lara has her first period. At first she isn't sure what to do but, with the help of her friends she finds out how to deal with it. Meanwhile, Tony and Gabriel worry that the girls are growing up too fast and will soon leave them behind.

Lara feels uncomfortable during the school relay race. Akira realises that it's time that Lara got a new bra, something Lara had been putting off. The girls go on a shopping trip to discover what Lara's best options are.

Monica, Lara and Akira have a girly party which the boys decide to crash. Akira is not her usual self - she's grumpy and rude to Gabriel, which upsets him. The girls suggest to Akira that she might have PMS which explains her mood swings.

Monica is excited by the prospect of her twelfth birthday, but begins to feel depressed when she notices that she hasn't developed since her last birthday in comparison to her friends.

Superstar Mandy Minstrel comes to the school to help with a film project. While Monica's ego runs riot as she is bitten by the fame bug, blushing Gabriel is struck dumb by her presence. Monica eventually learns that fame isn't quite what it seems.

Monica moves in with Akira, but close quarters leads to an argument between them leaving Lara feeling confused and left out. Meanwhile, Tony sends a picture text to all their friends which embarrasses Gabriel.

Gabriel wins tickets to the basketball finals for all his friends. However, Tony and Akira become obsessed with a video game, letting their friends down by forgetting about both their upcoming homework assignment and the big game.

A chess tournament at school sets off a spiral of lying for Lara who comes to realise that telling the truth is always best. Meanwhile, Tony and Gabriel have been telling fibs of their own which is leaving them wracked with guilt too.

Tony has been grumpy all day, making everyone's life miserable. Monica makes cupcakes which are just awful but her friends are too polite to say so until Tony tastes one. The gang learn the importance of honesty and that everyone has a bad day.

Lara is homesick and her friends don't seem to be able to cheer her up. When she initially tries to talk to them they don't really listen to her. Eventually the friends learn that sometimes people just need someone to talk to when they are down.

Gabriel's tardiness is angering his friends on the run up to a swimming competition. He tries to remedy the problem but has trouble getting to sleep at night and waking up in the morning.

The gang have to give a presentation to the class. Lara is already nervous about speaking in public, but Deon is even more worried due to his voice breaking at the most unfortunate of times.

Tony falls for Brenda, a girl in his class. He decides to declare his love for her by emailing her a video of him singing a special love song. Unfortunately, Tony sends the video to the entire class by mistake, humiliating Brenda in the process.

Animated drama for nine- to 13-year-olds exploring issues surrounding puberty. Gabriel is worried about his body when the school holds a superhero costume party.

The day before a hike in the country Lara starts to notice that she has hair under her arms and on her legs. She doesn't want anybody to see it so she hides under layers of heavy jumpers.

Gabriel's dress and attitude have changed since he made friends with a boy called Teo. Tony feels left out, but then concerned when he finds out that Teo has been shoplifting.

Animated drama for 11- to 13-year-olds exploring issues surrounding puberty. Gabriel is embarrassed when Monica misunderstands an overheard conversation.

Monica has a crush on the older waiter in the school canteen and misreads his helpfulness for something more. When she discovers that Martin is gay she is distraught. Luckily her friends are there to help her work through her mixed feelings.

Lara makes a new friend, Jacquie, who amazes the group with her skateboarding skills. Lara's strong feelings of admiration begin to confuse her when she finds out Jacquie is gay. Does this mean she is gay too? What does it mean for their friendship?

The girls are allowed to go to the disco as long as they promise to phone home and catch the bus home at 9. However, they get caught up in the excitement of things and forget their responsibilities.

A handsome visitor causes a rift between the three girls when they find themselves competing for his attention. Friendships all round are strained until the girls realise how badly it's affecting the group as a whole.

Gabriel has been asked out on a date, but doesn't know what is expected of him. His friends' conflicting advice on how to behave leads to disaster. He resolves that it is best to be himself rather than put on an act.

Monica's wishful thinking that her parents will get back together comes to a painful end with the news that they are to divorce. As Monica's feelings begin to badly affect her behaviour, her friends try and help her come to terms with things.