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Episode 23
High Rollers - S3 - E23
Jakes sells his expensive car and fancy watch to put down roots. David is laying a trap for Busi and Jakes - but Dhanny can’t figure out why. Ben asks Talullah to stay away from Kenny’s alcohol-fuelled parties, leading to a row between the flatmates.
High Rollers: Season 3 - 73 Episode s
3x1 - Episode 1
July 7, 2016
TT’s health continues to deteriorate, but he’s forced to focus on business when Busi challenges him over David. Kenny tackles him over his health issues and forces him to take action.
3x2 - Episode 2
July 8, 2016
David’s lack of remorse angers TT. The brothers meet and a startling revelation forces TT’s hand. Ben needs to explain the time he’s been spending with Talullah, to Esme. Thandi offers Mhambi help with the fitness test, with disastrous results.
3x3 - Episode 3
July 11, 2016
TT escalates the battle against his brothers when they brush him off. Will his decision help him break the curse? Ben and Esme wrestle with Talullah’s ultimatum.
3x4 - Episode 4
July 12, 2016
Kenny is concerned that TT may not have placated his ancestors. Paul and David team up against TT - but will their plan work? Talullah gleefully spreads her news, devastating Esme in the process. David and Linkie fall out, forcing her to fend for herself.
3x5 - Episode 5
July 13, 2016
An unexpected visitor from his father’s village turns TT’s world upside-down. Linkie confronts Talullah over Ben, but she quickly turns the tables when she finds out Linkie is looking for work.
3x6 - Episode 6
July 14, 2016
TT ask’s Busi and Kenny’s advice over the shock offer from the Elder. David and Paul get into a fight, forcing TT to choose between his heritage and Kings Casino. Linkie is in trouble with Kenny, who reads her the riot act. Talullah cleverly blackmails Ben into finding a new ring.
3x7 - Episode 7
July 15, 2016
TT reveals his decision to David, Paul and Busi, but swears them to secrecy. Busi gets things rolling behind the scenes, resulting in a confrontation between Thandi and TT. Kenny isn’t sure Ben will fall for Talullah’s act. Linkie hires Ravi to stand in for her, causing tension with Dhanny.
3x8 - Episode 8
July 18, 2016
With TT’s departure looming, David cozies up to him to secure the CFO position - but TT has already set other plans in motion. Talullah pressures Ben to repair the relationship between her and his family. Linkie is starting to think she isn’t cut out to be a stage manager.
3x9 - Episode 9
July 19, 2016
David asks Paul to convince TT to change his mind about the board - but TT has his own agenda when it comes to Paul. A heated board meeting ends with a major shift in power. Analine asks Esme for advice about Ben and tries to mend things with Talullah. Kenny offers Linkie a way out of the stage manager job she hates.
3x10 - Episode 10
July 20, 2016
David and Busi hatch a plan to sabotage Thandi, but TT hears about it and puts safety measures in place. Ben asks Paul for advice about marrying Talullah. There’s a new whale at Kings Casino - Kenny is smitten, Dhanny is swept off her feet, but is all that glitters, gold?
3x11 - Episode 11
July 21, 2016
Busi and David’s struggle for ascendancy continues - and David thinks he may have gained the upper hand when he discovers some interesting information in the casino’s financial records. Ben steams ahead with plans for the engagement dinner, but each invitation throws up a new dilemma. Jakes (Thapelo Mokoena) and Thandi lock eyes for the first time - how will it end?
3x12 - Episode 12
July 22, 2016
David drops a financial bombshell on Busi, forcing her to make tough decisions. The engagement party goes ahead, and tensions rise. Mhambi digs a little deeper into Jakes’ history and has some interesting news for Dhanny and Ravi - and there are repercussions.
3x13 - Episode 13
July 25, 2016
Busi asks the HOD’s to reveal her decision to the staff, attempting to enlist Paul’s help in softening the blow. Analine’s conscience gets the better of her over the engagement party, but is the relationship between the family and Ben & Talullah too far gone? Dhanny confronts Jakes, but he swiftly turns the tables.
3x14 - Episode 14
July 26, 2016
The hate mail Busi received has her riled up, and there’s no stopping her from initiating a witch hunt. Talullah works even harder than before to drive the wedge between Ben and his family. Dhanny thinks she has solved her ‘Jakes problem’ - but is she going to be rid of him so easily?
3x15 - Episode 15
July 27, 2016
Paul seeks comfort from Analine, but her reaction catches him by surprise. Busi pushes forward with plans for retrenchments - but who will be leaving? Talullah plays the martyr with Ben, drawing him closer to her. Jakes plays his trump card with Busi, leaving Dhanny scrambling for excuses.
3x16 - Episode 16
July 28, 2016
Paul is furious that Jakes was hired without his approval - but Busi puts him in his place. The HOD’s mutiny when they get new responsibilities - but no more money. The flat mate battle continues because Ben’s using Kenny’s lounge as a bedroom. Analine sneaks into David’s house for some ‘me time’.
3x17 - Episode 17
July 29, 2016
Moby’s (Jaques De Silva) list of demands is driving Dhanny crazy, but she refuses Jakes’ help because she thinks he’s trying to sabotage him. Talullah is playing housewife, but Ben isn’t playing along. Analine isn’t coping with her restrictive living conditions, but can Paul do anything about it?
3x18 - Episode 18
August 1, 2016
Moby (Jaques De Silva) mistakes Dhanny for Jakes’ assistant, which causes friction. Busi intervenes and David offers Dhanny the chance to form an unholy alliance.
3x19 - Episode 19
August 2, 2016
Jakes is tired of babysitting Moby and tries to palm him off on Dhanny, with disastrous consequences. Ben takes Talullah to the doctor, but Kenny won’t let him off the hook for claiming she was crying wolf.
3x20 - Episode 20
August 3, 2016
Dhanny frantically searches for David, while Thandi tries to get her job back from Jakes. Things between Ben and Talullah boil over. Paul’s behaviour has Analine suspicious, so he takes romantic steps to ease her mind.
3x21 - Episode 21
August 4, 2016
Jakes and Busi fight over Moby, who’s on his way home after his Uncle cut him off. Jakes has other ideas though, and hustles to keep his whale at Kings.
3x22 - Episode 22
August 5, 2016
Dhanny finds an unlikely ally in her battle against Jakes and plants a seed of doubt in Thandi’s mind. Ben is fed up with Kenny’s hard-partying ways, leading to a flatmate bust-up.
3x23 - Episode 23
August 8, 2016
Jakes sells his expensive car and fancy watch to put down roots. David is laying a trap for Busi and Jakes - but Dhanny can’t figure out why. Ben asks Talullah to stay away from Kenny’s alcohol-fuelled parties, leading to a row between the flatmates.
3x24 - Episode 24
August 9, 2016
Busi asks Mhambi to look into Jake’s sudden windfall. Moby reveals his distrust of Jakes, who must pull something out of the bag to maintain his position of power. Analine receives some distressing news about Ben and Talullah. Paul’s secrets start to strain his relationship with Analine.
3x25 - Episode 25
August 10, 2016
Thandi steals Dhanny’s whale list and hands it over to Jakes, who makes a massive play. Talullah opens up to Kenny about her past. Ben finds an apartment - but Talullah has reservations. Denton uses Paul’s vulnerability to his benefit, leaving the latter with a difficult decision to make.
3x26 - Episode 26
August 11, 2016
Thandi makes another bold move and must find a way to talk herself out of trouble. Analine reaches out to Ben, but he isn’t interested - until a chance to secure some of his trust money, presents itself. Paul confesses everything to Analine in the hope of gaining some redemption.
3x27 - Episode 27
August 12, 2016
Dhanny plants a seed in the hope of turning the staff against Busi. Jakes confronts Thandi over Moby. Talullah wants to reconcile with the King family - will she be able to convince Ben to make things right? Paul is upset over his altercation with Analine - and Denton takes advantage of his guilt.
3x28 - Episode 28
August 15, 2016
Thandi tries to get some information out of Mhambi, but all she does is arouse suspicion. Her day doesn’t get any better when she receives a violent threat. Talullah shows her maternal side, drawing Ben ever closer.
3x29 - Episode 29
August 16, 2016
Dhanny walks into a dangerous situation, leading her to question her involvement in David’s scheme. Busi wonders whether Jakes’ feelings for Busi may go beyond the professional.
3x30 - Episode 30
August 17, 2016
Busi hauls Jakes over the coals for losing whales. Thandi tries to comfort him, but things don’t go to plan. Moby’s bodyguard threatens Thandi and a physical confrontation ensues. Ben and Talullah have a disagreement about the birth arrangements. Paul and Analine make plans - but they clearly have different agendas.
3x31 - Episode 31
August 18, 2016
Jakes’ altercation with Moby’s bodyguard has given him hero status with the staff, but Busi is less than impressed. Analine mediates between David and Ben, while Talullah starts to panic. Denton reaches out to Paul one last time…
3x32 - Episode 32
August 19, 2016
David tells Busi that she backed the wrong horse. Thandi shows her romantic intentions, while Busi also gets an amorous offer. Analine tries to make peace between Ben and David. Paul makes a decision about Denton’s parole hearing and embraces his faith.
3x33 - Episode 33
August 22, 2016
Busi and Jakes are playing a high-stakes game - who will blink first? Analine is uneasy about Ben and Talullah’s growing rapport and lashes out. Analine has good news for Paul, but he has news of his own - and she’s not going to like it.
3x34 - Episode 34
August 23, 2016
Kenny runs interference for Talullah with Ben, despite his misgivings. David asks Paul to bring back Vikash, but Paul suspects his motives aren’t pure. Linkie is back, but she’s hiding something - and David has set his mind to figuring it out…
3x35 - Episode 35
August 24, 2016
Talullah is doing everything she can to keep the news from Ben. She has a run-in with David which arouses his suspicions and he puts Dhanny on the case. Paul tries to stand his ground with Busi, but she’s not taking any prisoners. Analine and David plan to read Linkie the riot act, but she’s nowhere to be found…
3x36 - Episode 36
August 25, 2016
Analine acts as Talullah’s self-appointed pregnancy advisor and offers Ben some advice. Talullah and Kenny hatch a plan. Busi takes Ben to task after he threatens a punter, asking where his loyalties lie. David refuses to let Linkie go online, so she turns to Thandi for help - but Thandi has her own concerns.
3x37 - Episode 37
August 26, 2016
Talullah is almost caught out, so she convinces Ben to move up the wedding date. David is suspicious and is determined to unearth Talullah’s secret. Mhambi points out to Busi that she hasn’t dealt with her feelings for Paul, leading to an awkward encounter between the pair.
3x38 - Episode 38
August 29, 2016
David gives Ben an antenuptial contract to test Talullah’s agenda. Paul tries to mediate between Esme and Talullah. Paul asks Busi for relationship advice, with disastrous consequences. Thandi steps in to get Linkie back on track.
3x39 - Episode 39
August 30, 2016
Talullah prepares for the wedding, but she’s struggling to keep up the charade. Mhambi tries to counsel Busi over Paul - but things bubble over. Linkie still doesn’t trust Thandi’s motives, but her work ethic nevertheless impresses Analine and David.
3x40 - Episode 40
August 31, 2016
Talullah resorts to ever more drastic measures to keep her secret and Ben makes an important decision about who his best man will be. Busi opens up to Mhambi about her feelings for Paul.
3x41 - Episode 41
September 1, 2016
Kenny has a warning for Talullah, but she is adamant she won’t falter so close to the finish line. Analine arrives unannounced for Talullah’s scan, forcing some scrambling.
3x42 - Episode 42
September 2, 2016
Talullah tests the waters with her doctor about letting him in on her scam. She survives one scare - will she make it through a second?
3x43 - Episode 43
September 5, 2016
Thandi gives Talullah an ultimatum over Ben. Analine and Paul have a heart-to-heart when David spills the beans about the divorce. Thandi ditches fellow bridesmaid Linkie and forces her to go to the pre-wedding dinner alone. Jakes arrives for a meeting with the big boss.
3x44 - Episode 44
September 6, 2016
Ben sees something in Paul and Analine that he’s missing with Talullah. There’s bridesmaid turmoil as Linkie is acting up and Thandi is AWOL. Jakes is worried that Denton won’t share the details of his plan. Kenny tries to talk Thandi round, but Thandi is on a mission to expose Talullah’s ruse.
3x45 - Episode 45
September 7, 2016
Ben and Talullah’s big day has arrived - and the romance in the air is affecting the guests too! Talullah ropes in her doctor to keep it all from falling apart at the last minute.
3x46 - Episode 46
September 8, 2016
Talullah steps her lies up to a whole new level - even Kenny is shocked. Thandi is horrified and threatens to expose everything. Jakes has to massage the truth in his report-back to Denton after his seduction of Thandi goes awry.
3x47 - Episode 47
September 9, 2016
Talullah’s Doctor tries to explain what happened, to the family, but Thandi tests him. Esme is upset at hearing the news from Kenny. Jakes tries to seduce Busi again - will the third time be the charm? Vikash asks Paul for a job for AJ. Kenny and Dhanny fall out over the dancers’ costumes.
3x48 - Episode 48
September 12, 2016
Guilt is driving Talullah towards a confession - but Thandi has her own plans. Busi gives Jakes some advice on what women really want and he tries to put his newfound knowledge into practice immediately. Kenny has had enough of Dhanny’s power trip and escalates things to David.
3x49 - Episode 49
September 13, 2016
Jakes finally gets what he wants. David and Paul have a bust-up over Busi’s management style. Denton reveals Jakes’ next mission. Ben and Talullah say an emotional farewell, and when Thandi tries to reveal Talullah’s lie, she finds herself backed into a surprising corner.
3x50 - Episode 50
September 14, 2016
David is growing increasingly alienated from job and family - leading to a big decision. Jakes finds himself playing two dangerous games - with Busi and Thandi. Ben and Talullah discover Paul and Analine’s secret - but her joy is tempered by having to keep a lid on her dealings with her doctor. Dhanny’s whales are missing - and she has AJ in her sights.
3x51 - Episode 51
September 15, 2016
Busi has an uneasy meeting with Denton - made worse when David spots his enemy. David enlists Mhambi’s help and she makes a discovery with far-reaching consequences.
3x52 - Episode 52
September 16, 2016
Mhambi is AWOL - and David is worried. Jakes causes a scene with Dhanny at Denton’s insistence, which earns them both a dressing-down. Esme extends an olive branch to Talullah, but she’s having none of it. Kenny rallies the staff to get Dhanny fired, and fireworks ensue.
3x53 - Episode 53
September 19, 2016
It’s David vs Denton - and Mhambi’s life is at stake! Ben hasn’t arrived for yet another shift, and Dhanny manipulates Esme into investigating. Esme has a run-in with Talullah and makes an important decision. Dhanny seeks David’s help in dealing with the staff, AJ and Vikash.
3x54 - Episode 54
September 20, 2016
With Mhambi’s death confirmed, David has Denton - and his spies - in his sights. Esme loses her cool when everyone continues to treat her with kid gloves whenever Ben comes up. Vikash makes a decision about signing the petition against Dhanny, while Thandi intervenes with AJ.
3x55 - Episode 55
September 21, 2016
David interrogates Jakes, who’s playing a dangerous game. Vikash sets a trap at David’s insistence and tests the loyalty of the Kings Casino staff. Esme rallies the staff, but Kenny isn’t buying it. Listless Talullah is lounging around at the hotel, but perks up when the first signs of her newfound fortune appear.
3x56 - Episode 56
September 22, 2016
David’s investigation is derailed by Busi’s confession that she’s sleeping with Jakes. Thandi is devastated by the news. Esme does a thorough job of organising Mhambi’s memorial; but her efforts are not appreciated.
3x57 - Episode 57
September 23, 2016
Pam gives Busi the results of the first checks she’s done and Esme is flagged for attention. Thandi says goodbye to Mhambi in a beautiful way and David swears revenge on Denton.
3x58 - Episode 58
September 26, 2016
During the background check interview Pam gives Jakes a message from Denton: do not contact him directly. Busi announces that one-on-one staff interviews will be conducted as part of the background check process, sending Dhanny and Esme into a panic.
3x59 - Episode 59
September 27, 2016
Paul wants to know if he has David’s support, but David keeps him guessing. When he asks Busi for the Henshaw report she tells him off and Paul asks David for advice.
3x60 - Episode 60
September 28, 2016
David wants the “Green File” report by the end of the day. Denton and Pam send their army of high-end prostitutes into King’s. Busi offers Esme an opportunity to prove herself on the casino floor, and she cannot help but jump at the opportunity.
3x61 - Episode 61
September 29, 2016
Pamela wants to proceed with the next phase of their plan but Denton is cautious. Vikash sees through Esme’s front of not wanting to work on the floor and in his meeting with Busi he recommends Esme as a croupier. Talullah, inspired by the magazine questionnaire, visits a children’s home and makes wild offers to help out.
3x62 - Episode 62
September 30, 2016
David is set on finding the source of the influx of prostitutes, but isn’t allowed free reign to conduct an interrogation. Busi gets Esme to resign from her post as Head of Housekeeping without delay so she can move back on to the floor as a croupier.
3x63 - Episode 63
October 3, 2016
Jakes is sent on a vital, life-saving mission, but will need Thandi’s help if he’s to succeed. Esme finally plucks up the courage to oppose David and make her own decisions about her future, but David’s not willing to let her go. Analine has no choice but to step in and save Talullah from the consequences of her actions.
3x64 - Episode 64
October 4, 2016
When Paul finds an overdosed guest in a penthouse he sets out to investigate the matter, not knowing the disaster it can lead to.
3x65 - Episode 65
October 5, 2016
Paul and David have a firm suspect but no way to prove their suspicions. Busi wants to call a press conference, but David suggests a different strategy that may make more sense in the long run.
3x66 - Episode 66
October 6, 2016
Kenny warns Esme about Dhanny; and Paul and David find common ground. AJ surprises Esme and Analine forms a special bond with a baby. Denton makes his evil plan known to Jakes. There are trying times ahead for Chastity (played by Boity Thulo).
3x67 - Episode 67
October 7, 2016
Jakes is in a desperate fix and needs to convince Thandi to help him in spite of the fact that she no longer wants anything to do with him.
3x68 - Episode 68
October 10, 2016
Esme introduces a secret Santa project only to get bitten badly by it. Talullah comes up with a wicked plan and Kenny warns her to learn from others mistakes but Talullah refuses to listen.
3x69 - Episode 69
October 11, 2016
Denton makes a request that doesn’t sit well with Jakes. Analine makes a bold move and Paul is worried that she’s risking too much. Esme finds out who her secret Santa is and it couldn’t have been any worse than what she got...
3x70 - Episode 70
October 12, 2016
Denton is still on a serious mission to find Chastity. He finds out who knows and plays games to get to the truth. Jakes finds himself in a dangerous situation and has to take a huge gamble. Paul is haunted by his recent actions while David thinks Paul did the right thing.
3x71 - Episode 71
October 13, 2016
Thandi needs to hide from Jakes the fact that Chastity is missing. Esme is asked by Busi to fill in as pitboss over Christmas but is being pulled in different directions by Dhanny and AJ. Paul offers to prepare a special dinner for Analine and the family. Denton is spotted in Kings Casino, once again.
3x72 - Episode 72
October 14, 2016
Chastity shares some insight about her work with Thandi and gives her advice on using her sexuality. This offers the two women a bonding experience which may help Chastity to stay out of trouble. Talullah finally gets her hands on the long-awaited magazine article, but it is not exactly what she hoped for.
3x73 - Episode 73
October 17, 2016
With Denton sending one of his crony's into the casino, time is running out for Chastity. Esme hasn’t pitched for her shift and the consequences are disastrous.