November 4 (2006-11-04)– November 16, 2006 (2006-11-16)
Monarch Cove is a prime time telenovela that premiered on Lifetime on November 4, 2006. It ran for a single season of 14 episodes ending on December 16, 2006.[2][3]
Premise
After serving six years in jail for the murder of her father, wrongfully accused Bianca Foster (Virginia Williams) returns to her hometown, Monarch Cove, only to discover new family problems brewing. In a quest to help, she takes a job at a resort, and inadvertently becomes romantically involved with the heir to the business, Jake Preston (Kieren Hutchison), who is engaged to be married.[2]
Bianca Foster returns to her home town after she is cleared of committing her father's murder, but plenty has changed in the time she's been gone.
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"Episode #1.2"
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4November2006(2006-11-04)
Bianca is questioned in relation to another murder. Jake neglects fiance Elizabeth to help Bianca, Kathy vows revenge against Eddie, and Ben learns of a lie told to protect him.
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"Episode #1.3"
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11November2006(2006-11-11)
Jake realises he must break his news to Bianca, Kathy's schemes could turn deadly, a mysterious woman comes to stay at the resort, and Sophia regrets her actions.
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11November2006(2006-11-11)
Jake seeks comfort with Bianca on the eve of his wedding, a stranger with a shocking secret arrives at the resort, Sophia sets someone up, and Kathy enters into a deal.
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"Episode #1.5"
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18November2006(2006-11-18)
Bianca is faced with a bombshell, Eddie investigates Parker, and Jake deals with constant interruptions while on his honeymoon.
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"Episode #1.6"
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18November2006(2006-11-18)
Jake arrives home early from his honeymoon, the gaming license is in jeopardy, Bianca and Eddie begin a romantic relationship, and Parker is revealed.
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"Episode #1.7"
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24November2006(2006-11-24)
The casino opens amidst much drama, and Kathy's past comes back to haunt her.
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"Episode #1.8"
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25November2006(2006-11-25)
Grace visits the doctor and the news leaves her reeling, Kathy must interact with Victor for business, and Arianna leaves in lieu of her health.
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"Episode #1.9"
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1December2006(2006-12-01)
Kathy engages in a dangerous game with Parker and Victor, Eddie develops strong feelings, Ben makes plans, and Elizabeth feels neglected.
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"Episode #1.10"
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2December2006(2006-12-02)
Elizabeth feels neglected, Kathy makes a move, new evidence is uncovered in the murder investigation, and Sophia travels to Palm Springs.
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"Episode #1.11"
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8December2006(2006-12-08)
Kathy's honesty puts Elizabeth in danger, Bianca searches for Straker's widow, and Kathy's dishonesty helps Parker.
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"Episode #1.12"
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9December2006(2006-12-09)
Further secrets are revealed, Ben regrets letting Sophia get away, and Kathy is put in danger.
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"Episode #1.13"
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15December2006(2006-12-15)
Parker gives Kathy a deadline, Alexander is arrested, and Bianca investigates a clue.
It was shot on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.[3]
The Lifetime network initially ordered 20 episodes of the series, but ultimately reduced it to 14, after ratings for the show dropped significantly from the premiere.[11]