

International oil companies are starting to leave Stavanger after years of unsuccessful oil exploration. This has consequences for everyone in the city, not least Christian Nyman who has worked as a diver on a platform, and Toril Torstensen who has an American boyfriend who works for Shell. Ingrid Nyman makes a big decision on behalf of the whole family.

The mayor in Stavanger speculates on whether the Americans might have found oil.

Fredrik Nyman has to come up with a plan to save the factory.

Ingrid plans a party for Fredrik's 50th, and the divers take risks on the oil rig.

Phillips Petroleum looks to build a gigantic tank for oil storage.

Christian and Martin start their own diving company, and an old friend of Toril's returns.