Blue Heelers: episode guide

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Without a Trace

Episode 046
Tuesday, February 21, 1995

When a middle-aged couple disappear from their farm, the Blue Heelers are shocked when they find out what actually happened.

A Question of Courage

Episode 047
February 28, 1995

Maggie and Adam must deal with a crazed nightclub bouncer whose confrontation with a footballer results in a brawl.

Cruel Reality

Episode 048
March 07, 1995

The town's first bank robbery puzzles the police and leads to an unexpected suspect.

Mates

Episode 049
March 14, 1995

An old friend of Tom's who betrayed his trust returns to make amends. The ex-con's return to town moves PJ and Rose to reopen his case.

Out of Harm's Way

Episode 050
March 21, 1995

A man's abduction of his daughter from his ex-wife gets Adam personally involved when the father insists on only negotiating with him. Nick finds Adam's rifle missing from his locker. He is concerned, knowing that Adam is worried at the prospect of being HIV positive. Adam gets his HIV-test results.

Breaking the Cycle

Episode 051
March 28, 1995

A boy at a local school has severely assaulted one of his classmates. After questioning at the station, the boy is charged and sent home. The next morning, the police are called to a tragic case of domestic violence, a case that forces Rose to confront her past when she makes a very wrong assumption.

Guest Starring: Dale Stevens as Rose Egan

Heavy Traffic

Episode 052
April 04, 1995
Written by Michael Winter

A traffic blitz in Mt. Thomas causes headaches for Tom and the rest of the Blue Heelers when Nick's friend is killed in an accident.

Gun Law

Episode 053
April 11, 1995

Maggie's gun goes missing, and there could be dire consequences if it is not found quickly.

Ripples on the Pond

Episode 054
April 18, 1995

PJ and Rose investigate a clever lawyer for crimes against a Chinese restaurant owner and his family.

Protected Species

Episode 055
April 25, 1995

An old friend of Tom's is attacked, but charging the offender becomes more complicated than he bargains for.

Guest Starring: Dale Stevens as Rose Egan, Kris McQuade as Maureen Powers, Bob Baines as Sgt Burton, Tiriel Mora as Sgt Carmello, Jeremy Angerson as Daryl Watson, Susanne Chapman as Sonia Miller, Vic Gordon as Harry Jinks

Stop For a Bite

Episode 056
May 02, 1995

When a pub patron orders a pie and bites into a dead mouse, the Heelers investigate a food-contamination scare in Mount Thomas.

Guest Starring: Dale Stevens as Rose Egan, Max Gillies, Victoria Eagger, Cliff Ellen

The Long and Winding Road

Episode 057
May 09, 1995

The arrival of two backpackers in town leads to a murder investigation for the Heelers. One of the backpackers complicates Wayne's life, when a romance blossoms.

Guest Starring: Nick Waters as Ted Faulkner, Elise McCredie as Clare, Annika Glac as Eva, Scott Meneilly as Trent Bates, Peter Docker as Dave, Robert Price as Union Representative, Terry Brittingham as Mr Bates

The Old School Tie

Episode 058
May 16, 1995

When a plane goes down in dense bushland near Mt. Thomas, the Heelers are involved in a search and rescue operation., discovering a politician dragging a dead girl from plane wreckage.

Guest Starring: Jeremy Kewley as Jonathan Ryder, Beverley Evans as Harriet Kepple, Nick Waters as Ted Faulkner, Jane Longhurst as Sasha Peters, Chris Lee as Scott James, Lindy Wallis as Mrs Ryder, Aiden Fennesy as Ken Spriggs, Trevor Major as Davis, John Raaen as S&R Co-ordinator, Katrina Conder as Nurse, Axl Taylor as Lenny the Narman, Jo Stanley as Emma Stevens, Rainey Carah as Dead Judy Spriggs

Motherlove

Episode 059
May 23, 1995

When a bikie gang arrives in Mt Thomas, Holly McLeod, an ex-bikie, prefers the company of the gang to caring for her two children. Maggie becomes determined to remove the children from their mother.

Guest Starring: Libby Tanner as Holly McLeod, Mark Neal as Roger McLeod, Marcus O'Laughlin as Fergus, Chris McLean as Owen, Milan Perkins as Vinnie, Jake Notafrancesco as Corey McLeod, Bianca Louise Cowan Brennan as Bella McLeod

Dead Ringer

Episode 060
May 30, 1995

Nick has the chance to run the station during Tom's absence, but his job is made more complicated by the discovery of an unidentified body in Mt. Thomas which brings Nick's old homicide-squad rivals to town. PJ investigates two brothers who were the chief suspects in an interstate payroll robbery, and the mother of a young girl asks Wayne to speak to her daughter when she moves in with her schoolteacher.

Guest Starring: Janet Andrewartha as Detective Ryan, Gary Files as Des Lang, Renato Bartolomei as Detective Scarlatti, Jane Longhurst as Sasha Peters, Alethea McGrath as Mrs Carmichael, Fred Barker as Frank Wade, Ross Simons as Matt Haley, Wayne Comley as Station Master

The Lolita Blues (aka: Salutary Lessons)

Episode 061
June 06, 1995

The Heelers are helpless when an underage girl moves in with her teacher. A desperate mother will do anything to get her back. PJ is investigating two brothers who are suspects in an interstate payroll robbery.

Guest Starring: Denis Moore as Ben Minchin, Shaunna O'Grady as Carol Treloar, Tasma Walton as Kim Treloar, Nick Waters as Inspector Faulkner, Brian Mannix as David Emlyn Hughes, Dave Cotter as Ricky Hughes, Liz Catherall as Selina Braun, Louise Watson as Tracey Hughes, Bernadette Byrne as Jaimi, Megan Chambers as Claire, Yvette Vardy as Samantha, Norma Gutherie as Mrs Jones, Lily Speiser as Tracey's Baby

Shadowman

Episode 062
June 13, 1995

When Nick and Adam are called to investigate a rape, the prime suspect is a supposed local prowler. The situation becomes complicated, however, when it is discovered that the married victim is having an affair. It is up to the Heelers and the Magistrate to identify the true rapist.

Guest Starring: Kerry Armstrong as Sandy Fielding, Colin Hay as Brad Fielding, Jon Concannon as Steve, Alan Docker as Norman Walsh, Sue Dwyer as Beth Walsh, Des Mullan as Matt, Steve Lane as Harry, Layla Beavis as Gemma Walsh, Jared Daperus as Timmy Fielding, David Whiteley as Doctor

Trust Me

Episode 063
June 20, 1995

Both Nick and Wayne's private lives are complicating their work. Nick has to arrest the brother of his lover, Sasha, and Wayne is accused of bashing the husband of an old friend. The situation becomes complicated when it appears both cases aren't entirely unrelated.

Guest Starring: Jane Longhurst as Sasha Peters, Elliot Hayes as Greg Griffiths, Mercia Deane-Johns as Marcia Hyland, Doug Tremlett as Jerry Hyland, Stuart Baker as Richo, James McRae as Herb Jones, Tracey Flanigan as Receptionist

Parenting

Episode 064
June 27, 1995
Written by Judith Colquhoun

Nick is drawn into a family's problems when the parents of a star basketballer become victims of vandalism.

Guest Starring: Beth Buchanan as Susan Croydon, Frank Gallacher as Geoff Garrick, Belinda Davey as Lyn Garrick, James McKenna as Toby Garrick, Jim Ewing as Barney Clarke, Shayne Willey as Damien

Gun Crazy

Episode 065
July 04, 1995

Wayne is thrown into the world of guns when a local gun shop is robbed and Tom is held up in his office.

Guest Starring: Beth Buchanan as Susan Croydon, Maya Stange as Kerry Mitchell, Robert Morgan as Frank Powell, Jon Brooks as Brendan Shaw, Ian Swan as Mitch Mitchell, Peter Felmingham as Bob Campbell, Sarah Egglestone as Nurse

With Prejudice

Episode 066
July 11, 1995

Mt Thomas is subjected to the scrutiny of the outside world when the media invades the community after the disappearance of a five-year-old girl.

Guest Starring: Marg Downey as Karen Rhinehardt, Nick Waters as Ted Faulkner, Beverley Evans as Harriet Kepple, Michael Isaacs as Clancy, Greg Carroll as Mathew Rhinehardt, Lois Collinder as Nina Dwyer, John Paisley as Bill Dwyer, Sally Kiel as Dana Collier, Sally Moore as Newsreader, Mathew Fragapane as Nathan Rhinehardt, Justin D'Orazio as Tony Castel, Naomi Wright as Shelley Rhinehardt

Paranoia (Part 1)

Episode 067
July 18, 1995
Written by Michael Winter

It's a bad day for all concerned when a gunman holds Chris and Adam hostage at the pub, and Tom is shot while acting as a mediator. When Investigators probe allegations of corruption among the Heelers, tempers fray.

Guest Starring: Beth Buchanan as Susan Croydon, David Field as Michael Doyle, Stig Wemyss as Dean Shipley, Robert Grubb as Sgt. Harris, Nick Waters as Ted Faulkner, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, David Blackman as Lance Irvine, Ralph Marsden as Police Van Driver, John McCullough as Police Van Officer, Axl Taylor as Barman

Paranoia (Part 2)

Episode 068
July 25, 1995
Written by Peter Gawler, Story by Michael Winter, Directed by Mark Piper

Tom Croydon is shot at the Imperial Hotel. The mood of paranoia among the Heelers intensifies as they set out to capture the prison escapees and avenge Tom's shooting.

Guest Starring: Beth Buchanan as Susan Croydon, David Field as Michael Doyle, Stig Wemyss as Dean Shipley, Terry Gill as Clive Adamson, Nick Waters as Ted Faulkner, David Blackman as Lance Irvine, Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Katrina Mathers as Olive Katavich, John Raaen as Raymond Harding, Philip Reilley as Brett Casey, Trevor Welsh as Noel Mitchell, Tom Coltrane as IID Officer, David Whiteley as Doctor, Cherise Donovan as Small Girl, Dean Caulfield as SRS Officer

The Collector

Episode 069
August 01, 1995

A routine robbery investigation is complicated when it is discovered that Aboriginal artefacts are involved. The squad adopt a kid-gloves approach to investigate the theft of Aboriginal artefacts, but run into trouble just the same.

Guest Starring: Bob Hornery as Colonel Charles Thomas, Rhoda Roberts as Michaela Drew, Ross Thompson as Lionel Weekes, Auriel Andrew as Auntie Lachlan, Julie Day as Jenny Weekes, Iain Murton as Lawyer

Homecoming Queen

Episode 070
August 08, 1995

An old schoolfriend visits Tom and soon comes under suspicion in a robbery investigation. Could there be a link between a robbery at a concert and the return of Tom's old schoolfriend?

Guest Starring: Jacqy Phillips as Francine Wyatt, George Kapiniaris as Gordon Jennings, Beth Buchanan as Susan Croydon, Tom Travers as George White, John F Howard as Rocky, Bobby Bright as Eddie Nelson, Reg Gorman as Freddie, Barrie Bardoe as Gerry, Tony Schmidt as Paul, George Maleckas as Ray, Frederick Rowan as DJ

Secrets

Episode 071
August 15, 1995

Pro-active policing is required when a local schoolgirl becomes the victim of harassment by her classmates after she has an abortion. A gang of vicious bullies plague the local school, targetting one defenceless young girl in particular—prompting action from the Mount Thomas officers who vow to stamp out the problem for good.

Guest Starring: Kristy Barnes Cullen as Tanya Holland, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Peter Farago as Doug Holland, Guy Mallaby as Campbell James, Bianca Griffin as Heather Moore, Shelley Krape as Adele Johnson, Jules Hutchison as Cheryl Moore, Andrew Carter as Craig Trubshaw, Finn Greentee-Keane as Mark, Maryanne Steele as Margaret Holland, Craig Gillespie as Suited Man

The Last Straw

Episode 072
August 22, 1995

The Blue Heelers are embroiled in a bovine saga when a farmer's prize bull is shot dead. Meanwhile on the personal front, Adam realises that Chris is not remotely interested in him.

Guest Starring: Reg Evans as Keith Purvis, Felix Nobis as Lyle Dempsey, John Bishop as Clarrie Dodds, Colin Duckworth as Tibor Kerenyi, Nik Barker as Austin Blair, Jason Davis as Miles Everitt, Stephen Curry as Eddie Dodds

The Best of Rivals

Episode 073
August 29, 1995

The lives of Wayne and Nick tragically collide when Nick befriends a young graffiti artist and Wayne helps a mate. Maggie and Wayne prepare for the senior-constable exam.

Guest Starring: Sheridan Compagnino as Fleur, Craig Adams as Spider, Christie Sistrunk as Kim, Michele Williams as Benita, David Walters as Wozza, Fille Dusseljee as Kathy, Cheryl Ballantine as Mrs Stoppard, Mickey Camilleri as Mrs Gregory, Andrew Murrell as Mr Gregory, Peter Bergman as Peter Fisher, James Wright as Doctor

Swings and Roundabouts

Episode 074
September 05, 1995
Written by David Allen, Directed by Julian McSwiney

The Blue Heelers investigate a drug theft at the local hospital.

Guest Starring: Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Mark Pennell as Andrew McKenzie, Nield Schneider as Simon Brophy, Caroline Lee as Tracy Mitchell, Michael Blair as Dave Prosser, Paul Glen as Patrick Mitchell, Susan J. Arnold as Stella Downer, Jane Adams as Mrs Fell, Anne Hales as Doreen Mitchell, Lance Anderson as Drug Grower 1, George Novak as Drug Grower 2.

Double Jeopardy (Part 1)

Episode 075
September 12, 1995
Written by Ysabelle Dean, Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

The Mount Thomas officers learn a well-known local trouble-maker has been given an early release from prison and batten down the hatches in anticipation of fresh mayhem. A criminal's wife agrees to help the police, who can't protect her.

Guest Starring: Rebecca Rigg as Kate Kenny, Anthony Lawrence as Joe Kenny, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Kristian Schmidt as Aaron Landers, Cristin Daniel as Ditch Kenny, Paul Biggs as Knocker Kenny, Kevin Whitney as Cashier

Double Jeopardy (Part 2)

Episode 076
September 19, 1995
Written by Michaeley O'Brien, Directed by Mark Piper

The Kennys rough-up Wayne, he is forced to fight for his career and reputation when Kate charges him with sexual harassment.

Guest Starring: Rebecca Rigg as Kate Kenny, Anthony Lawrence as Joe Kenny, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Kristian Schmidt as Aaron Landers, Cristin Daniel as Ditch Kenny, Paul Biggs as Knocker Kenny, Eve Connolly as Tess Ryan, Lindsay Cox as Ron Goldman

The Mongrel Factor

Episode 077
September 26, 1995
Written by Peter Gawler, Directed by Brian McDuffie

Gold fever overcomes the citizens of Mount Thomas with potentially tragic consequences for one family. A public relations stunt turns dangerous.

Guest Starring: Tony Rickards as Compo Hayes, Margaret Christensen as Venetia Hayes, Shawn Unsworth as Gary Colley, Robyn Wyman as Sue Colley, Helen Trenos as Celia Donald, Casey Hawkins as Lisa Colley, Andrew Jans Brown as Todd, Lawrence Price as Trevor, Michael Seymour as Workman, Mark Padfield as Claim Jumper

Just Desserts

Episode 078
October 03, 1995
Written by Anne Brooksbank, Directed by Julian McSwiney

PJ is a witness in a case concerning the local Member of Parliament, Tabias, and when the prosecutor calls in sick with appendicitis Maggie has to fill in. But can she match up against the experience of defence lawyer Brady Jackson? After Maggie becomes friendly with Brady, PJ shows signs of jealously.

Guest Starring: Hugh Jackman as Brady Jackson, Susie Edmonds as Jan Carter, Nicholas Bell as Magistrate, Myles Collins as Todd Ellery, Morgan Smallbone as Stephen Meredith, Michelle Offen as Gemma Malcolm, Emily Jane Romig as Jessica Malcolm, George Vidalis as George Tobias, Peter Maver as Todd's Defense Council, Brad Wade as Clerk.

Unnatural Death

Episode 079
October 10, 1995
Written by Cassandra Carter, Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

When the police investigate the murder of a Vietnam veteran found stabbed to death in his hospital bed, they focus their investigations on a schizophrenic obsessed with knives.

Guest Starring: Michael Carman as Albie O'Connell, Miki Oikawa as Etsuko Saikawa, Brian Hannan as Nat Gough, Karen Davitt as Zoe Hamilton, Leon Teague as Danny Locke, Dave Murray as Terry O'Connell, Marguerite Owen as Magda, Katrina Conder as Nurse, George Ginis as Gianni Luccini.

Tough Love

Episode 080
October 17, 1995
Written by Louise Crane

Nick has to relive a nightmare in order to help Tom's daughter escape from one of her own. Members of a nearby commune are suspects in a string of burglaries.

Guest Starring: Beth Buchanan as Susan Croydon, Greg Ross as Gene Daniels, Nick Waters as Inspector Faulkner, Justin Leonard as Michael Talbot, Kevin Groves as Keith Talbot, Peta Masters as Julie Talbot, Richard Lambert as Jason, Denzil Howson as Simon, Myles Collins as Todd Ellery, Tara Levy as Deanne, Emma Schellhorn as Photographer.

A Question of Loyalties

Episode 081
October 10, 1995
Written by Michael Winter, Directed by Brian McDuffe

Maggie enlists the help of an old ally to get to the truth behind the allegations hanging over PJ. PJ gets suspended after large amounts of money was found in his house. It is up to Maggie to clear his name and to prove that he was setup.

Guest Starring: Dennis Miller as Pat Doyle, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, David Glazebrook as Peter Grantham, Nick Waters as Inspector Faulkner, Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Chris Hillier as Henry Wheeler, Peter Hardy as Colin Fraser, Jon Stephens as Ian Finch

Vow of Silence

Episode 082
October 17, 1995
Written by Peter Dick and Robert Harris, Directed by Steve Mann

When Chris' niece runs away, abuse is suspected. The local priest becomes the suspect when he is named by the young girl's boyfriend.

Guest Starring: John McTernan as Father Michael Carlisle, Breeanna Obst as Jade Jackson, Jeff Keogh as Stuart McGuire, Margaret Mills as Gail Jackson, Vashti Hughes as Trudi Hughes, Andrea Tatman as Amy Holloway, Lyn Reardon as Waitress

Juggling the Smoke

Episode 083
October 24, 1995

Melbourne Cup day hardly brings Mt. Thomas to a standstill when a series of burglaries rock the town.

Guest Starring: Stuart Baker as Richo, Michael Burkett as Slasher, Kristian Pithie as Kel, Tim Bell as Harry, Christopher Stevenson as Phil, Peter Knowles as Stevo, Hannes Berger as Jim, John Weldon as Truckie, Trevor Hindmarch as Guard, Ross Mueller as Bushwalker, David Meadows as Businessman

The Discount Suit

Episode 084
October 31, 1995

Everything seems to be coming together for Wayne when he finds friendship with Sal D'Angelo and his son Tony. After restoring an old motorbike in Sal's garage Wayne's thrilled to learn that the bike is worth thousands of dollars. Wayne has to balance loyalty to his job and a friend when a mate's blood alcohol sample goes inexplicably missing.

Guest Starring: Gerard Kennedy as Sal D'Angelo, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Craig Goddard as Tony D'Angelo, Robert Ratti as Mr Kazalak, Maryrose Cuskelly as Mrs Kazalak, Carolyn Bock as Jody, Anthony De Fazio as Ken, Anne Vercoe as Young mother, George Dixon as Elderly man, John Cramer as Extortionist 1, Randall Killip as Extortionist 2

Brotherly Love (Part 1)

Episode 085
November 07, 1995

It is the annual police Christmas party and all goes well until Gina is raped and after Adam slept with her his brother is the main suspect. The only witness is Clancy, a mentally disabled man.

Guest Starring: Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Michael Isaacs as Clancy, Jane Longhurst as Sasha Peters, Stephen Whittaker as Sam Cooper, Fletcher Humphrys as Jonathon Grant, Rian McLean as Malcolm Grant, Ian Toyne as Gerald Grant, Jeff Kovski as Bob Marrow, Christine Davey as Jill Westcott, Karen Davitt as Zoe Hamilton, Liza Oates as Barbara James, Kevin Whitney as George Whelan

Brotherly Love (Part 2)

Episode 086
November 14, 1995
Written by Peter Gawler, Directed by Brian McDuffe

The Mount Thomas police are still trying to find Gina's rapist, and after Adam's brother is cleared the next suspect is a man who works for Chris. The police decide to set up the rapist by using Maggie as the bait, but will PJ and the others save her in time after the plan is called off? PJ and Maggie share their first official kiss.

Guest Starring: Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Michael Isaacs as Clancy, Jane Longhurst as Sasha Peters, Stephen Whittaker as Sam Cooper, Fletcher Humphrys as Jonathon Grant, Jeff Kovski as Bob Morrow, Karen Davitt as Zoe Hamilton, Terry Trimble as Chick, Judy Johnson as Mrs Ogmore, Georgia Power as Miss Lamb, Nola Gaylard as Householder