The debut of the show's fourth season, airing on Monday 7th January 1991, saw a complete overhaul to the opening titles. Whilst still in the same style, all character shots and filler shots were changed - with all but one of the fillers now consisting solely of surfer shots. For the first time viewers were treated to a wide shot overlooking 'Summer Bay', something which would become commonplace in following years.
This particular set of titles actually came with spoilers of sorts - Steven Matheson had been removed, foreshadowing his departure three weeks later - and Michael Ross was added for the first time alongside Pippa, in a 'couple' shot which pretty much answered the "will they, won't they" question posed in the 1990 season finale. Other changes consisted of Grant MItchell, who had left 2 weeks before the end of the 1990 season, being removed and Michael's son Haydn Ross being added.
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