4.3TMDB4 votesChances was an Australian evening soap opera that aired from 1991 to 1992. It followed the lives of the average middle-class Taylor family, whose fortunes change dramatically after winning $3 million in the lottery. The series was broadcast on the Nine Network, initially featuring two one-hour episodes each week. The main cast included John Sheerin and Brenda Addie as Dan and Barbara Taylor, Jeremy Sims as their mischievous son Alex, Deborah Kennedy as Dan's sister Connie Reynolds, Tim Robertson as Dan's brother Jack, Anne Grigg as his wife Sarah, and Michael Caton as their neighbor Bill Anderson. Originally, creator Lynn Bayonas envisioned the show as a family-oriented drama; however, to ensure its success, Channel Nine requested the inclusion of nude scenes and risqué elements. The initial promotional campaign for the show emphasized its sexual themes, which became its primary point of recognition.
