The psychological thriller returned to Channel 5 this week, four years after it first aired10:33, 30 Jun 2026Riptide is the latest gritty drama to land on Channel 5.‌The psychological thriller, which stars Jo Joyner, Peter O’Brien, Ciarán Griffiths, David Berry and Ally Fowler, has replaced Little Disasters in the 9pm slot.‌Riptide follows Jo Joyner's character Alison Weston, whose life is plunged into despair when her new Australian husband vanishes after a morning surf.‌The series questions whether her husband, Sean Weston, played by Neighbours star Peter O’Brien, was caught in a dangerous riptide or if there is more to his disappearance than meets the eye.Filmed in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia, the four-part series first aired on Channel 5 in 2022 and proved popular among viewers. The drama ran for a week over the Christmas period, starting on December 27.‌The thriller returns this week, airing over four consecutive nights on Channel 5. Here's what you need to know.Riptide episode schedule in fullThe rerun of Riptide kicked off on Channel 5 on Monday, June 29, occupying the primetime slot.And those who can't wait for the next episode are in luck, as the rest of the series will air on consecutive nights this week.‌Episode two will broadcast on Tuesday, June 30, while viewers can expect the penultimate episode on Wednesday, July 1, with the finale airing on Thursday, July 2.Here's a complete breakdown of the Riptide broadcast schedule:‌Episode one: Monday, June 29 at 9pmEpisode two: Tuesday, June 30 at 9pmEpisode three: Wednesday, July 1 at 9pmArticle continues belowEpisode four: Thursday, July 2 at 9pmA synopsis for episode two reads: "Alison's suspicions rise when she learns that Ethan argued with Sean on the beach just before he was presumed to have drowned, and she decides to report him to the police. Meanwhile, Hannah becomes worried that Logan might know more than he is letting on."Riptide continues on Channel 5 at 9pm.