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Genre	Teen drama Science fiction Fantasy
Created by	Jonathan M. Shiff
Written by	Simon Butters Sam Carroll Carine Chai Max Dann David Hannam Anthony Morris Chris Roache
Directed by	Colin Budds Evan Clarry
Starring	Philippa Coulthard Lucy Fry Jessica Green Kenji Fitzgerald Paige Houden Andrew James Morley
Theme music composer	Pete Dacy & Jason Bond
Composer(s)	Ricky Edwards Ric Formosa
Country of origin	Australia
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jonathan M. Shiff Julia Adams Nicole Keeb Arne Lohmann Cherrie Bottger
Producer(s)	Jonathan M. Shiff
Production location(s)	Gold Coast, Queensland
Running time	25 minutes
Production company(s)	Jonathan M. Shiff Productions
Distributor	ZDF Enterprises (Australia) CBS Studios International (United States)
Release
Original network	Network Ten
Picture format	576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	22 June 2012 (2012-06-22) – 14 December 2012 (2012-12-14) (AUS) 29 May 2012 (2012-05-29) – 21 November 2012 (2012-11-21) (US)

Lightning Point is an exciting Australian TV show for teens. It mixes drama with science fiction and fantasy. The series was filmed in 2011 on the beautiful Gold Coast, Queensland. Each episode is about 25 minutes long.

The show was created by Jonathan M. Shiff. It was made for Network Ten in Australia. It also worked with Nickelodeon and the German TV channel ZDF. In Australia, it first aired on June 22, 2012.

In the United States, the show is known as Alien Surf Girls. It premiered there on TeenNick on May 29, 2012. It also aired in the United Kingdom on Nickelodeon starting July 23, 2012, also as Alien Surf Girls.

Sadly, the show only had one season. There will not be a second season.

What is Lightning Point About?
Meet the Characters
- Main Characters
- Other Characters
Episode Guide
See also

What is Lightning Point About?

The story follows two girls from another galaxy, Zoey and Kiki. They are from a world called Lumina. After their spaceship gets lost, they end up in a quiet Australian beach town called Lightning Point.

They meet a local girl named Amber. She helps them hide their alien secret. But the town is full of talk about UFOs! The girls soon realize they might not be the first aliens to visit Earth. As they spend more time on Earth, they wonder if they will want to leave this amazing new world.

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

Amber Mitchell (Philippa Coulthard) – Amber grew up in Lightning Point. Her life was normal until Zoey and Kiki arrived. These alien girls are unusual and don't know how to act like humans. Amber tries to help them fit in, but they often draw attention. Amber lives with her mom, who is a police sergeant, and their dog, Piper. She is best friends with Luca. Amber teaches young kids how to surf.

Zoey (Lucy Fry) – Zoey is smart, wild, and acts on impulse. She is different from most Earth people. She likes to be in charge, but that's hard on a new planet. Zoey loves challenges and is a daring surfer. She quickly gets the attention of Brandon, the best local surfer. This also makes Madison, Brandon's girlfriend, her first enemy on Earth.

Kiki (Jessica Green) – Kiki is new to Earth and very curious. She loves Lightning Point and wants to try everything. She enjoys being in nature, especially surfing. She also likes getting to know Earth's creatures, both human and animal. Kiki wants to understand what it means to be human. She sometimes misses Lumina. But when she starts to like Amber's best friend, Luca, she thinks staying on Earth might be nice.

Luca Benedict (Kenji Fitzgerald) – Luca feels a bit like an outsider in Lightning Point. He doesn't surf. He is very interested in aliens, which makes him an easy target for Brandon and his friends. Amber is his best friend and neighbor. She is the only one who truly understands him. When Zoey and Kiki arrive, Luca sees signs of alien activity. He becomes determined to investigate. As Luca and Kiki grow closer, Luca becomes even more sure that aliens are real.

Madison (Paige Houden) – Madison thinks she is the most popular girl in Lightning Point. She is not happy when Kiki and Zoey, two beautiful surfers, show up. Madison is used to getting her way. She won't let anyone threaten her social status. When she sees Brandon, her boyfriend, showing interest in Zoey, Madison tries to make Zoey look bad.

Brandon Benedict (Andrew James Morley) – Brandon is outgoing and popular. He is like a local celebrity. He is the best surfer in town. But Zoey's arrival could change that. Brandon is curious about the mysterious new girl and her amazing surfing skills. His girlfriend Madison instantly dislikes Zoey. Brandon was adopted after his parents died in a boat accident when he was a child. He often teases his brother Luca for believing in UFOs.

Other Characters

Olivia Mitchell (Simone Bennett-Smith) – Olivia is Amber's mother and the local Police Sergeant.
Liam (Reece Milne) – Liam is Brandon's friend. He is not friendly with Amber, Kiki, and Zoey.
Gina (Da Yen Zheng) – Gina is Madison's best friend.
Mia (Lia Fisher) – Mia owns the local diner.
Josh (Erin Mullally) – Josh is a boy Amber has a crush on. He has a younger brother named Sean.
Mr. Phillips (Anthony Standish) – Mr. Phillips is a high school teacher.
Piper the Dog (Java) – Piper is Amber's pet dog.
Bandit the Horse (Elmo) – Bandit is Luca's horse. Kiki likes him a lot.

Episode Guide

The first season of Lightning Point has 26 episodes. Here are some of the main events:

Episode No.	Title	Summary
1	"Wipeout"
Zoey and Kiki, two alien girls from Lumina, land in Lightning Point. They meet Amber, who teaches surfing. Zoey and Kiki try surfing, but Zoey's skills make Amber suspicious. Amber's friend Luca finds their spaceship's landing site. The girls lose their plasma card, which makes their spaceship disappear. Zoey and Kiki are now stuck on Earth.
2	"Microwave"
Kiki and Zoey stay at Amber's house. Amber's mom, Olivia, welcomes them. Brandon, a local surf star, invites Zoey to a barbecue. Madison, Brandon's girlfriend, warns Zoey to stay away. A microwave's energy turns Zoey into her alien form, trapping her.
3	"Wires Crossed"
Zoey and Kiki start school with Amber. Zoey tries to contact Lumina using Earth's satellite dishes. They use their plasma card, but the signal attracts all the dogs in town. Amber has to hide the truth from Luca and Mr. Phillips.
4	"Feelings"
Kiki cries when Amber sings, showing that Luminans can feel emotions in human bodies. Zoey loves surfing, but Brandon takes her wave and breaks Amber's surfboard. Zoey feels angry for the first time. When Brandon and Madison annoy her, Zoey accidentally causes small earthquakes.
5	"Good Vibrations"
Kiki is fascinated by animals. Luca's horse, Bandit, has been scared since the girls arrived. Kiki uses her alien powers to calm Bandit, forming a special bond. Zoey tries to control Earth appliances, but causes chaos in Amber's house.
6	"Crushed"
Luca and Kiki are getting closer. Luca asks Kiki on a date. Zoey thinks love is a waste of time and researches the plasma card. Kiki brings Amber on the date, which surprises Luca. Kiki's strong feelings for Luca make her glow in her alien form, forcing Amber to end the date.
7	"Alien Abduction"
Zoey disappears after a lightning strike. Kiki realizes Zoey is trapped in the lightning. Luca is hunting aliens, especially during electrical storms. Kiki and Amber team up with Luca to find Zoey without revealing their secret.
8	"Risky Business"
Zoey enjoys surfing against Brandon. Madison challenges Zoey to surf a dangerous spot called Lighthouse break. Zoey wipes out and almost turns into her alien form. She decides they can't risk surfing anymore. But when Madison is in danger, Zoey must save her.
9	"The Cane Field"
Zoey, Kiki, and Amber go to the Benedict cane field. Zoey finds an energy spot. When they test it with the plasma card, it creates a huge crop circle. Brandon and Luca discover it too, making Luca believe in aliens even more.
10	"Circle of Friends"
Kiki feels they must stay close to Luca and Brandon to learn what they know. They go to Brandon's birthday party. Brandon tells Zoey he feels out of place because he's adopted. Luca tells Kiki he likes her. Luca takes Kiki to the crop circle and they share a special moment.
11	"Close Encounter"
Zoey wants to find a way home. She and Amber test the energy field at the cane field again. It's a signal path to Lumina! Brandon sees a mysterious energy cloud. Zoey has to turn into her plasma form to hide from him. Luca and Kiki grow closer, and Kiki feels sad about leaving Earth.
12	"Kiki Revealed"
A storm is coming, perfect for sending a signal to Lumina. The girls prepare to leave. Luca and Brandon plan to catch the aliens. Amber realizes it's a trap. Kiki leaves her plasma card behind and goes to get it. Luca sees Kiki transform into her alien form. He now knows her secret.
13	"Spaceship"
Kiki and Zoey are worried because Luca knows their secret. Sergeant Mitchell gets a call about a disturbance at the cane field. They find a fishing boat there, not a spaceship. Brandon found it first and called the media. Sergeant Mitchell tells Brandon it's the same boat his parents disappeared on years ago. Brandon thinks aliens took his parents.
14	"Distracted"
Weeks pass, but no new clues or messages from Lumina appear. Zoey focuses on surfing. Brandon challenges Madison to a surf competition, and Zoey agrees to win with his help. Kiki believes the boat holds more secrets. She goes to the boatyard alone, where old alien hunter Harry Dean is.
15	"Poles Apart"
Amber is excited when her crush, Josh, notices her. She helps him plan a fundraiser party. Amber accidentally gets caught in Zoey's plasma recharge. Now, Amber starts affecting gravity, making objects fly. Zoey has to stay close to Amber to control it. This makes things tricky at the party.
16	"Family Ties"
Amber's dad, Keith, surprises her with a visit. Amber and her mom are happy to have him. Keith gives Amber an early birthday gift: plane tickets to live with him in Hawaii. Amber is torn between staying with her alien friends and going with her dad. Zoey and Kiki consider making the choice for her.
17	"Alien Attraction"
Luca and Kiki become friends again. Kiki shows Luca some tricks with the plasma card. Kiki cloaks Brandon's boat, and they find a toy lighthouse inside. Zoey starts to like Brandon more. When he tries to kiss her, Zoey runs away.
18	"See the Light"
The friends decide not to tell Brandon about the toy lighthouse yet. But Zoey's growing feelings for Brandon make her want to help him find out about his birth parents' alien past.
19	"Vanished"
Brandon and Zoey spend more time together. Amber suggests a house party to celebrate. Madison gets into an argument with Brandon, and the plasma card activates, making Madison disappear. Zoey and Kiki realize the card is old. They also discover that Brandon activated it, meaning he is part Lumian.
20	"Power Up"
Kiki and Zoey are relieved that Brandon can't use the plasma card fully. They decide to destroy the card. Zoey tries to steal it, but Brandon almost catches her. Luca has to take action to protect the secret.
21	"Heartbreak"
Brandon is fully charged with alien energy. Zoey feels she must tell him the truth about herself. A storm rolls in, and Brandon leaves to use the storm to catch aliens and recharge. Zoey and Kiki know that humans and lightning don't mix. Zoey tries to reach Brandon before the energy harms him.
22	"Connections"
Brandon is angry at everyone, especially Zoey, for lying. His temper flares, starting a fire in the cane field. Luca's horse, Bandit, runs off with Luca, throwing him to the ground. Kiki uses her alien powers to find unconscious Luca before nightfall.
23	"Surf's Up"
It's the day of the Lightning Point Junior Girls Surfing Competition. Zoey is ready to win after Kiki reminds her to surf for fun. Madison tries to stop Zoey. With scores tied, Zoey needs to find the will to win without Brandon's support.
24	"Meltdown"
Brandon recharges too often, causing his Lumian powers to overflow. In the diner, his energy affects things in strange ways. Kiki and Zoey reveal to Brandon that he is half-Lumian. They absorb his excess energy to save him. The diner glows, and Zoey and Kiki are seen in their alien forms by everyone.
25	"Investigation"
Brandon is ready to learn about himself. Zoey believes he has hidden memories. She tries to help him remember to find a way home. Sergeant Mitchell is close to discovering Brandon's secret. Zoey learns there's a spaceship hidden near the lighthouse.
26	"Flight"
Amber, Zoey, and Kiki have one last surf. Zoey and Kiki plan to leave for Lumina with Brandon. Sergeant Mitchell finds Brandon's alien tech and stops them. Brandon is rescued and decides to give up his powers so Zoey and Kiki can leave. After an emotional goodbye, Brandon creates a distraction. Kiki and Zoey sail to the lighthouse with Luca and Amber. A lightning storm hits, making the search for the ship dangerous.