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In Volume 11, Cameron puts his life on the line in a siege situation. Johnson is hailed as a hero but his tough exterior is tested. Riverside Police are under orders to cooperate with an investigative documentary maker who proves himself to be a nuisance to both Danni and Amanda. Valerie, Lorna and Claire buy into a Coffee Shop business and when Baker takes up cycling, O’Reilly nominates himself as his racing coach.

Episode 261

W: Vince Moran
D: Brendan Maher

Two brothers take advantage of a workers' strike to steal a safe from an electronics company. The owner suspects industrial espionage but when the burnt out safe is located, detectives conclude it was a trial run for a larger heist and search for suspects. When they locate their man, he's already been killed. Roy finds Minh wandering the streets and brings her back to the station where she reveals to Amanda she's been searching for her 10-year-old cousin. Valerie's return from holiday forces Jeff to undertake a major housecleaning. He almost gets started before she arrives. Liz says her goodbyes.©tzuk

Starring Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Liz Burch as Liz Cameron, Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes, Dao Thi Quynh as Nguyen Thi Minh; Danny Adcock as Ron Jarrett, Jeremy L. Kewley as Kevin Jarrett, Jerry Thomas as Bill Kline, Michael Edgar as Arthur Reed, Nick Klisinsky as Thomas Muir, Allan Stewart as Jack Moore, Bob Horsfall as Fisherman

Note: Danny Adcock is mis-credited as Danni Adcock and Bob Horsfall is mis-credited as Bob Horfall

Episode 262

W: Leon Saunders
D: Brendan Maher

Mike and Danni hope to locate the dead safe cracker's brother, who is trying to leave town with his girlfriend, before the killers track him down. Vic's boss tells him to make one of the detectives available to assist a journalist making a documentary on the unsolved Riverside beach murders. Vic selects Danni to work with the journo, Mike's ex-classmate Terry Linford-Jones. Vic looks for a replacement for Jeff but decides to apply for a station upgrade to open the way for Jeff's return to Riverside. Amanda is stymied in her search for Minh's cousin and recruits Roy for help.©tzuk

With: Dao Thi Quynh as Nguyen Thi Minh, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Jeremy L. Kewley as Kevin Jarrett, Robyn Gibbes as Alice Blake, Syd Conabere as Ian Jarrett, Vernon Weaver as Colin Dickson, Bob Harrison as Alan Lucas, Cliff Ellen as Bill Cox, Le Duy Throng-Linh as Nguyen Van Nam

Episode 263

W: Jim Simmonds
D: David E. Charles

After a mugging victim fights back with a trained right hook, his young attacker, Paul Filby, falls in with a gang that helps him line up softer targets. Vic puts his detectives on the case to go after the man at the top. Danni and Terry Linford-Jones clash over his investigation into the unsolved disappearances of four girls. Valerie harnesses the power of positive thinking when faced with the possibility Jeff could be transferred to the country. In the meantime, Jeff is assigned to foot patrols. Before leaving RIverside, Jerry introduces Liz to his mate, Paul Filby. Soon after, Roy and Eric pick up Filby for carrying a stolen wallet.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Ned Manning as Paul Filby, Serge Lazareff as Glen Harmer, Max Meldrum as Tony Swan, Klaus Schultz as Adrian Perry, Lindsay Edwards as Robert Parks, David Argue as Greg Mann, John Powell as Uniformed Policeman

Notes: Serge Lazareff is mis-credited in these two episodes as Serge Lazareth. Lindsay Edwards does not appear.

Episode 264

W: David Kenyon, John Wood
D: David E. Charles

Mike is able to infiltrate the gang behind the muggings after being placed undercover in the holding cell with Paul Filby. When Riverside learns Mike's cover has been blown, they race to track him down before it's too late. Jeff's competition for the Riverside job vacancy arrives but Sgt. McEwan withdraws his application after getting a taste of action. Liz's friends believe she's is trouble but Vic, burned once for interfering in his sister's life, won't intervene again.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Ned Manning as Paul Filby, Serge Lazareff as Glen Harmer, Max Meldrum as Tony Swan, Klaus Schultz as Adrian Perry, Lindsay Edwards as Robert Parks, David Argue as Greg Mann, John Powell as Uniformed Policeman; Terry McDermott as Sgt. Alec McEwan [uncredited]

Notes: the end credits, identical to ep 263, are incorrect. Terry McDermott goes uncredited and Klaus Schultz does not appear.

Episode 265

W: James Vincent, Marcus Cooney
D: Chris Adshead

Riverside welcomes Jeff back into the fold as detectives investigate an art theft. After a bungled ransom exchange results in the remains of one painting being returned, the art owner wants police off the case. To get Terry Linford-Jones out of the station, Vic agrees to let Danni take police files home so he can work there. Terry takes advantage of the situation to steal some of the files earning him a telling off. His attempt to charm himself back into Danni's good books gets him another. Valerie and Claire want to purchase a coffee shop but the idea is dismissed by their husbands. Roy is concerned about Liz but Vic is adamant she be allowed to make it on her own. Jeff is presented with his valour award.©tzuk

With: David Cameron as Jerry Barnes, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Kevin Golsby as Owen Grieg, Alister Smart as Richard Sadler, Penelope Stewart as Leonie Watts, Peter Finlay as Andrew Shaw, John Ley as Mark Thorne, Simon Beattie as Steve Graham, Nanette Good as Mrs Vincent

Episode 266

W: Ray Kolle
D: Chris Adshead

Valerie and Claire approach Eric for a loan to buy the coffee shop. Eric's not interested in risking his savings and they can't get a bank loan without their husband's involvement. Jeff is frank in his thoughts on Valerie's ability to run a business and she vows to do it without him. Continuing to investigate the art theft, detectives learn the stolen art work is counterfeit. Police insist on being present for another ranson drop but the thieves get impatient and decide to steel the money before the drop. Seeing how upset Valerie is to be leaving Riverside, Jerry breaks up with her so she can stay. Danni accepts Terry's apology. Vic informs Danni she'll have to accompany Terry on a trip to Sydney. Mike also has to go to Sydney to testify in court. Lorna announces she's mortgaged her house to put down the deposit on the coffee shop.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, David Cameron as Jerry Barnes, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Kevin Golsby as Owen Grieg, Alister Smart as Richard Sadler, Penelope Stewart as Leonie Watts, Peter Finlay as Andrew Shaw

Episode 267

W: Luis Bayonas
D: Robert Meillon

A pair of talkative getaway drivers lead detectives to a pair of bank robbers. When arrested, one man fakes a heart attack and escapes. Police find him trying to silence the driver who turned him in. Meanwhile in Sydney, Danni and Terry question the mother of one of the missing girls. Mike doesn't bother placing Jeff's bets only for all his horses to come in. Lorna's investment in the coffee shop adds fuel to an already fierce debate about women and business. Vic offers support to a forlorn Liz. ©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Don Barker as Alan Brooks, Les Dayman as Len Travers, Paul Karo as Graham Jordan, Joan Bruce as Mrs. Keen, Geoff Parry as Brian Matthews, Doug Bennett as Garage Attendant

Episode 268

W: Peter Kinloch
D: Robert Meillon

An associate of Jeff's is concerned about his daughter and the company she keeps — namely her boyfriend who is involved in a series of armed robberies the detectives are investigating. The man tips off the police hoping his daughter will use the reward money to get a fresh start. When she disappears, Jeff believes the drug addicted young woman is being held as leverage to stop her father from talking to the police. When the coffee shop endeavour hits a setback due to costly renovations, Valerie finagles Roy into helping out. Mike places some bets for Valerie which come in. The winnings pay for the renovations even after Jeff takes a half share. Danni is determined to find out what happened to the missing girls but Terry warns her not get too personally involved. Vic is concerned Liz is cutting him and her friends out of her life. The pair are invited for dinner at the Johnsons but Liz leaves early without warning. Eric monopolises Roy's new pocket calculator.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Kim Gyngell as George Edmunds, Sigrid Thornton as Tracy McBean, Edward Hepple as Grafter McBean, Gary Down as Arthur Melrose

Note: Sigrid Thornton appeared previously in episodes 94 and 131 while Kim Gyngell was is 54, 121, and 127-128.

Episode 269

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Brendan Maher

With Danni and Mike still out of town, detectives investigate a number of offenses committed by a crazed masked assailant who is acting in response to an ominous warning from an astrologer. Roy and Tony look into a group of stolen cars all taken from the same area and left in the same parking space. Claire and Valerie begin renovating the coffee shop with help from Roy. Friends of a heartbroken Liz try to reach out to help.©tzuk

With: ; Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Daryn Wheeler, Graham Matters as Brian Dunn, John Proper as Harry Steiner, Joel Dewar [Lesley Baker] as Freda Steiner, Robin Anson as Ron, Mary Fabian as Shirley Tripp, Keith Kaye as Wally [Leo] Hargreaves, John Blackman as John Slade, Michelle Kidd as Bride, Rodney Ferguson as Groom, Bob Moors as Bride's Father, Rob Forza as Photographer

Notes: the sloppy end credits of late continues. Keith Kaye [credited as Keith Kay] reprises his role of Leo, not Wally, Hargreaves (2, 12, 28, 90, 101). Lesley Baker (97) is oddly mis-credited as well.

Episode 270

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Brendan Maher

The investigation into the masked robber continues and Jeff, working from scant clues, manages to identify the mentally ill offender. Jeff and Amanda move to apprehend the man but are unable to do so before be commits another robbery, this time holding a couple at gunpoint in their home thinking it is the American consulate. His reluctant accomplice takes a bullet to save the couple but the next shot strikes Vic before Jeff takes him down. Needing more help at the coffee shop, Valerie reaches out to Eric to get him involved in the creation of a wooden bench.©tzuk

With: ; Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Daryn Wheeler, Graham Matters as Brian Dunn, Michelle Kidd as Bride, Rodney Ferguson as Groom, Bob Moors as Bride's Father, Rob Forza as Photographer, Denzil Howson as Donald Newburn, Billie Hammerburg as Mary Newburn

Episode 271

W: John Wood
D: David E. Charles

Vic comes through surgery after being shot but Jeff must face the fallout of fatally shooting Vic's assailant. A man lies to police about who assaulted him to cover up being the victim of an extorsion racket. The next target of the couple running the scheme is a man running for the local council who's determined to fight back. Danni returns from Sydney on the verge of breaking the case she and Terry Linford-Jones have been working on. Valerie, Claire, and Lorna open their coffee shop under a deluge of challenges.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; Charles Tingwell as Graham Horner, Mark Edwards as Steven McCall, Wendy Hughes as Marian McCall, Roger Oakley as Ralph Gleason, Di Eden as Beverley Gleason, Tom Gould as Ted Fisher, Lloyd Cunningham as Doctor, Sean Myers as Customer, Arnold Riches as Elderly Gent, Kate Fells as Miss Phillips

Notes: Charles Tingwell last appeared in episode 92. Wendy Hughes' first time on Cop Shop while Roger Oakley makes his 7th appearance (32, 33, 34, 69, 123, 124). Mark Edwards' 6th episode and first time back since a brief reoccurring stint in 172-174.

Episode 272

W: Roland Strong
D: David E. Charles

The blackmailed politician dies of a heart attack but leaves behind a tape recording outlining the details of a robbery being planned. While the detectives try to decipher the garbled recording, the extortionists rob a bookie only for their heist to be foiled by a homemade dye bomb. Despite being lauded as a hero in the newspaper and by his friends, Jeff is troubled at having taken a life. Danni and Terry come to the realisation that the killer of their missing girls is still active in Riverside. Vic is released from hospital but tries to keep tabs on things from home.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Mark Edwards as Steven McCall, Wendy Hughes as Marian McCall, Roger Oakley as Ralph Gleason, John Larking as Ed Gorgon

Episode 273

W: Tom Hegarty
D: Chris Adshead

Danni links newly discovered human remains to her and Terry's missing girls case. Detectives revisit an old suspect who has recently been released from prison but Danni clashes with Vic over her lack of objectivity and for leaking confidential information to Terry. Eric assigns Roy to look into a series of prank letters that have been sent to area seniors. Liz helps Valerie and Claire find a cheaper supplier and Valerie makes a deal for the coffee shop to host a school group.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; David Slingsby as Andrew Parker, Craig Ashley as Paul Mitchell, Les James as Ronald Ashton, Deva Swarupo as Mrs. Clifford, Harold Baigent as Jack Clancy, Isabel Harley as Elsie Williams, Vic Gordon as Lionel Jenkins, Robert Schroeder as Forensic Man, Alan Weyman as Journalist, Jackie Woodburne as Chrissie Green

Episode 274

W: Ray Kolle
D: Chris Adshead

A young woman is abducted while hitchhiking but manages to escape and flags down Tony and Roy. Terry continues to be a thorn in the side of police, demanding they act on "evidence" from a clairvoyant and threatening to release an interview with one of their suspects. After the first profitable day at the coffee shop, Valerie and Liz inadvertently commit a robbery when Valerie makes a deal to buy inexpensive soft drinks. Vic asks his lady doctor out on a date.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; David Slingsby as Andrew Parker, Craig Ashley as Paul Mitchell, Jackie Woodburne as Chrissie Green, Kevin Summers as Roger, Pepe Trevor as Denise Kimberley, ? as Barbara, ? as Dr. Buchanan, ? as [con man]

Notes: the cast credits are duplicated from 273. I've replaced them with ones that are more accurate but they're still incomplete. It appears Lynda Stoner injured herself at some point while filming the episode necessitating a short scene to explain her bandaged wrist.

Episode 275

1980
W: Bob Bruning
D: Bill Hughes

A reluctant Eric is assigned to gather evidence against an old war buddy believed to be responsible to arranging a series of truck hijackings. Eric owes his life to the man and is further conflicted when he learns the man is a recent widower and has a daughter with special needs. Terry Linford-Jones returns to film a documentary series on police work at Riverside station, focussing on the daily routine of a female officer. With Danni unavailable, the job falls to Amanda. While helping Amanda investigate a warehouse robbery, Tony discovers that Valerie is the soft drink bandit. Riverside is approved for an upgrade allowing for additional staff.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Ron Graham as Det. Insp. John Beggs, Peter Cummins as Bruce Foley, Jacqui Gordon as Karen Foley, Ivor Bowyer as Gate Keeper (George), Allan Walalce as Andy Gray, Colin Williams as Sid Spencer, Stewart Fiachney as Bob Donnelly, Peter Hosking as George Wood, Tamblyn Wood [Tamblyn Lord] as Bill Wood, James Taylor as Hugh Farrell, David Ravenswood as Vincent Roberts

Note: Tamblyn Lord's earliest known role. Jacqui Gordon's third role comes 2 episodes after her stepfather's most recent appearance

Episode 276

1980
W: Leon Saunders
D: Bill Hughes

Eric provides information against his friend but insists the man is only a minor player in the hijacking scheme. When he's asked to be on hand for the arrest, Eric refuses. Lorna talks him out of resigning and he is able to help his understanding mate by tracking down the real masterminds. On alert after the soft drink fiasco, Valerie is quick to call the police when a young man claiming to be Liz's cousin offers to sell her what she believes are stolen cassette tapes. Vic offers Tony a promotion to the Criminal Investigation Branch.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Caesar The Dog; Ron Graham as Det. Insp. John Beggs, Peter Cummins as Bruce Foley, Jacqui Gordon as Karen Foley, James Taylor as Hugh Farrell, David Ravenswood as Vincent Roberts, John Arnold as Malcolm Cameron

Note: Caesar the dog is credited for the first time but does not appear on screen.

Episode 277

1980
W: Leon Saunders
D: Gary Conway, Bill Hughes

A boy with mental health and addiction issues is taken from his father's home by Sydney-based activists opposed to the work his property developer father is doing with the slums where they are squatting. Jeff and Mike are sent up to Sydney to investigate. Amanda is upset to learn Terry was out partying while she was hard at work but she is livid when he tries the same frog and champaign apology he used previously with Danni. Valerie hosts a party to celebrate Tony's promotion.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Barry Creyton as Charles Lawford, Warren Coleman as Ken Lawford, Vincent Ball as Adrian Cummins, Sydney Jackson as Gus Keel, Pippa Williamson as Nurse [Martha], Graham Rouse as Bob Connors, Stephen Kearney as Young Man, Jack Perry as Harry Shepherd

Episode 278

1980
W: Luis Bayonas
D: Gary Conway, Bill Hughes

A married woman having an affair with her tennis coach interrupts a burglar but when the police arrive in response to a call from her neighbour, she denies being robbed. Later, the pussyfooting burglar blackmails her to keep quiet about her affair and the pair end up in bed. Valerie and Claire go above and beyond when they are hired by Eric to provide meals for a prisoner only for him to go on a hunger strike. Eric delays Tony's move to CIB until his replacement arrives. Danni and Amanda punish Terry by refusing to help him.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Rod Mullinar as Patrick McCallum, Kate Shiel as Karen Rush, Andrew Inglis as Jack Sumner Len Sumner, Jan Russ as Cynthia, Scott McGregor as Constable Stephen Waters; John Wood as Jack Tait [uncredited], Jack Perry as Harry Shepherd [uncredited],

Notes: More sloppy credits. Andrew Inglis's character Len Sumner is mis-credited as Jack Sumner while John Wood goes uncredited as Jack Tait/Tate. Jack Perry is only heard off screen.

Episode 279

1980
W: Ray Kolle
D: Chris Adshead

A young man trying to get out from under his father and his shady nightclub business gets drawn into a gang war after his father is killed. A newspaper article denigrates the quality of the meals served to prisoners from the coffee shop. Valerie sets the record straight only for the station to be beset by homeless men looking for a good meal. New constable Stephen Waters begins his first shift 45 seconds late while Tony's last hours in uniform are marred by a cyclist rear ending the police car which Tony has double parked. To settle the cyclist's $6 damages bill, Eric charges Roy and Tony $5 each. Terry's documentary debuts.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Scott McGregor as Constable Waters; Noel Trevarthan as Phillip Edwards, Peter Cousens as Andrew Edwards, Bryan Williams as Stan Goodwin, Chris Green as Arthur Holland, Burt Cooper as Reporter, Keith Kaye as Wally [Leo] Hargreaves, Dean Hopewell as Young Driver

Episode 280

W: John Wood
D: Chris Adshead

Detectives must rethink their investigation after a second murder claims their key suspect and a man returns from the dead. Terry turns his documentary lens on the operations of the Uniform Branch. Initially opposed to the idea, Eric quickly takes an interest in the production. Roy begins cycling to work. It is all hands on deck for Terry's celebretory dinner at an expensive restaurant but Amanda must bail him out when he can't cover the bill.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Scott McGregor as Constable Waters; Noel Trevarthan as Phillip Edwards, Peter Cousens as Andrew Edwards, Susan Haworth as Sandra Carter, John Grant as Waiter

Episode 281

W: Marcus Cooney, Ted Ogden
D: Godfrey Philipp

An attempt is made on the life of a drug informant and his girlfriend but the investigation is hampered by interference from a parliamentarian who gets the Drug Squad involved. The couple are put in a safe house while detectives search for the gunman. Terry joins Eric and Roy on patrol but is underwhelmed by mundane day-to-day police work. Roy buys a new bike and sells his old one to Eric. Tony is set to begin three months of detective training school. Two bickering sisters crash their car outside the coffee shop.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Scott McGregor as Constable Waters, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly; William Gluth as Philip Henshaw, Sally Cahill as Christine Bailey, Wynn Roberts as George Payne, Bruce Myles as Vincent Moreton, Trevor Kent as Frank Gilmore, David Hursthouse as Colin Muir, Joy Westmore as Beth Amess, Joan Letch as Elsie Amess

Episode 282

W: George Mallaby
D: Godfrey Philipp

The murder of the informant in the safe house and the disappearance of his girlfriend has Mike suspecting the Drug Squad detective who was protecting the couple. He is right about it being an inside job but not about their identity. Jeff is hit hard emotionally by the murder of the informant and things are only made worse when he is forced to use his gun again. Bested once, Eric uses his smarts to beat Roy to work.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Scott McGregor as Constable Waters; Sally Cahill as Christine Bailey, Wynn Roberts as George Payne, Bruce Myles as Vincent Moreton, Trevor Kent as Frank Gilmore, Chris Connelly as Christopher Turner, Neil Thompson as Charles Barnet

Note: former Cop Shop star George Mallaby (Glenn Taylor) returns to pen his second episode having previously written episode 6. His last episode in front of the camera was 158 but we'll see him again soon...

Episode 283

W: Leon Saunders
D: Robert Meillon

Detectives investigate the abduction of a young woman from her university car park to determine if it is a genuine kidnapping or just a student prank. A lawyer involved in a fatal car accident tries to mask his intoxication by having a drink after the crash "to calm his nerves" in full view of the police. Constable Waters is reprimanded and faces a possible assault charge for knocking the bottle out of the man's hand. Eric rescues Roy from falling victim to a prank.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Scott McGregor as Constable Waters; Joe James as Neville Benson, Julia Blake as Jessie Benson, Debra Lawrance as Gillian Benson, Stewart Finch as Richard Collins, Tom Burlinson as Errol Mathews, Roger Stephen as Albie Campbell, Stefan Dennis as Vincent Cahill, Max Fairchild as Telecom Technician, Val Jellay as Mrs. Flannigan

Notes: Debra Lawrance and Max Fairchild's surnames are mis-credited as Lawrence and Farichild. Stewart Finch is the only guest actor without a previous appearance.

Episode 284

W: Bruce Wishart
D: Robert Meillon

The identity of the people behind the kidnapping is uncovered but what started as a scheme to get financial payback turns into a real kidnapping when one of the accomplices wants more out of the deal. Terry tags along when Constables Baker and Waters respond to a disturbance at a union rally. Constable Waters actions in the drunk driving case are investigated and he is transferred out of Riverside. Tony is busy taking classes at detective school. Valerie is knocked unconscious after falling off a ladder while cleaning the house. Someone breaks into Amanda's flat.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Scott McGregor as Constable Waters; Joe James as Neville Benson, Julia Blake as Jessie Benson, Debra Lawrance as Gillian Benson, Stewart Finch as Richard Collins, Tom Burlinson as Errol Mathews, Roger Stephen as Albie Campbell, Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Neville Thurgood as Union Man

Note: this is the 6th episode Julia Blake has appeared in. She has yet to appear in a scene with her husband, Terry Norris.

Episode 285

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Gary Conway

Terry is keeping it secret that his flat was also broken into and suspects the events are related to a photo he took at a union demonstration. When Amanda learns of this she is furious with him for withholding information and investigating the corrupt trade union on his own. Detectives investigate a bank robbery and kidnapping. Valerie raises the idea of leaving Riverside for somewhere more peaceful out of concern for JJ's health. Roy enters a 50km fun ride and Eric takes it upon himself to train him up.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips; Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Paul Mason as George Bradley, Belinda Giblin as Fiona Bradley, Ralph Cotterill as Malcolm Lovell, Peter Fleet as Len Spencer, Susan Arnold as Joanna Blake, Carl Bleazby as Clarence Wickham

Note: Nicholas Eadie's first credit as Constable Sam Philips but he does debut until the next episode

Episode 286

W: Ray Kolle
D: Gary Conway

All signs point to the bank robbery being an inside job when detectives find their suspect, who recently planned a similar robbery, with his arms full of stolen cash and a note thanking him for his help in the robbery. Without telling Jeff, Valerie has the house valued ($60,000) and lines up a buyer with an eye on buying a little farm in the country. The whole plan unravels when Jeff learns a new freeway is to run through the property. The short-staffed Uniform Branch is bolstered by the arrival of a new constable fresh from the country. While coaching Roy, Eric runs into an old cycling rival who is training Roy's opposition.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips; Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Paul Mason as George Bradley, Belinda Giblin as Fiona Bradley, Ralph Cotterill as Malcolm Lovell, Margot Knight as Julie Wallace, Robin Anson as Ashley Leeman, Will Deumer as Col Perkins, Rob Constable as Allen Bancroft, Alex Porteous as Sandy McPhee