Back to Life

10 Best Episodes of Back to Life

When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, can she integrate back into her old life? With a terrible event from her past hanging over her, it won’t be easy.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Back to Life - S1E1

#12 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

When Miri Matteson returns home after eighteen years, she stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew, while the shadow of her past looms large.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 176 votes.

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#11 - Episode 2 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Between modern day sex and bank accounts, Miri is once again baffled by the world today as she navigates both her new job and her budding relationship with Billy.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 67 votes.

Back to Life - S2E1

#10 - Episode 1 (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Miri is moving on with her life with a new job and a date with Billy. But her past returns to trouble her with the arrival of a surprise visitor.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 82 votes.

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#9 - Episode 5 (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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With the former police chief still missing, Miri takes her driving test. Oscar enlists Dom to help with his environmental activism.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 65 votes.

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#8 - Episode 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

A terrible coincidence puts Miri back in the community’s firing line as she becomes the key suspect in a new crime. Caroline and Oscar attempt to revive their relationship.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 129 votes.

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#7 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Miri is excited about her first day working at Nathan’s fish and chip shop, but the community aren’t taking kindly to her return.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 137 votes.

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#6 - Episode 4 (Season 2 - Episode 4)

A series of disasters threaten to derail Miri’s first date with Billy. Meanwhile, Caroline & Oscar find a visitor on their doorstep and must finally reckon with Caroline’s affair.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 70 votes.

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#5 - Episode 3 (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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While the town prepares for Lara’s vigil, Miri is unwittingly taken to meet Billy’s family for the first time, and attempts to reinvent herself.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 67 votes.

Back to Life - S1E3

#4 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Miri and her neighbour Billy escape to an amusement park for the day, but Miri’s past continues to chase her. Meanwhile, Caroline attempts to end things with Dom for good.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 134 votes.

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#3 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Miri and Caroline embark on a road trip to visit Oscar’s aunt. But, when an accident stalls them, they are forced to discuss how Caroline truly feels about Miri’s time in prison.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 131 votes.

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#2 - Episode 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

After being locked in a cell once again, Miri gets out determined to tell her side of the story and to finally get the town on her side.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 124 votes.

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#1 - Episode 6 (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Knowing she must go to the police, Miri’s final day with Billy is interrupted by his domineering mother.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 69 votes.

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