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Snakehead

Episode 67
First Aired: August 14, 2001
Ratings: 1.169 million viewers
Written by Marcia Gardner, Directed by Paul Moloney

Mackenzie and Hollister are called to the docks where eleven illegal immigrants have been found dead inside a shipping container. While Danni poses as a patient to try and get the sole survivor to expose the smuggling ring responsible, Church goes undercover at the docks, taking on the role of a customs officer.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Det Bill Hollister, Gerogina English as Nadia, Susan Godfrey as Collette Ryan, Eve Newton Keogh as Jesse Ryan, Damien Aylward as Lyall Lucas, Rodney Afif as Fahrad, Andrea Swifte as Mila, Richard Neal as Sean Dunan, Kim Trengove as Margaret Whittle, Fred Barker as Tony Monk, Pixie Jones as Nurse Parker, Jo Hall as Newsreader, Lucy Tran as Asian Prostitute, Marco De Vincentis as Detective, David Clarke as Detective, Ron Bingham as Sleazy Client.

Rich Man's World

Episode 68
August 21, 2001
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Steve Jodrell

Drastic measures are taken to allay the suspicions of a drug syndicate and win their confidence. Meanwhile, Mac has to decide whether to accept a romantic proposition.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Det Bill Hollister, Andy Anderson as Frank Landis, Travis Mcmahon as Jonah Day, Robert Ratti as Tony Fernandez, Zlatko Kasumovic as Tall Boy, Roger O'connor as Golf Partner, Michael Roland as Psychologist, Carrie Baker as Sunbather, Tony Ladiges as Barman

Beyond Redemption

Episode 69
August 28, 2001
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by Grant Brown

With what is feared to be a serial killer at large in the community, the Undercover Unit is asked to gather evidence on a man just released from jail after serving fifteen years for a vicious assault on a young woman.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Det Bill Hollister, Robert Menzies as Kevin Mason, Dennis Coard as Fr. Jim Hawthorn, Simon Wilton as Chris Wyatt, Ernie Gray as Dr. Simon Gerber, Bonnie Maree Piesse as Sarah Hollister, Eddie Baroo as Barry, Jesha Bone as Tony, Mark Sharp as Rod, Phill Cantone as Waiter, Natalie Davey as Waitress, Peter Zoumberis as Cop, James Judge as Cop

Tell Me You Love Me

Episode 70
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Written by: Sally Web, Directed by Chris Langman

Mackenzie and Church pose as a feuding couple, while investigating the disappearance of a man while visiting a health spa where couples go to heal their ailing marriages.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Det Bill Hollister, Mark Lee as Leon King, Karen Davitt as Isabelle King, Marnie Reece-wilmore as Magda Stanton, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Greg Lambden as Morgue Attendant

Fool To Want You

Episode 71
Tuesday, September 18, 2001
Written by Adam Todd and Shane Brennan, Directed by Lynn Hegarty

Moonlighting as a private eye for an old friend, Tom Barton, Church is labelled a suspect when Tom is found dead. Church ignores all warnings to stay well away from the case, and delves into the complicated world of Tom's clientele, learning a few secrets along the way.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Det Insp. Bill Hollister, Rhondda Findleton as Mia Endquist, Tim Robertson as Stig Endquist, Terry Brittingham as Tom Barton, Kat Stewart as Amanda, Osvaldo Maione as George, Andrew Peters as Warren Peterson, Chris Hargreaves as Big Guy, Glenn Hunt as Robert Lawler, Will Deumer as Maurie, Rick Campbell as Mr Universe

Family Values

Episode 72
Tuesday, September 25, 2001
Written by Everett De Roche, Directed by Paul Moloney

Church goes undercover as a bikie to expose a major amphetamine ring linked to The Living Dead biker gang.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Det Insp. Bill Hollister, John Howard as Robert 'Chicken' Lake, Anni Finsterer as Suzie Lake, Sarah Campbell as Angel Lake, Richard Sutherland as Sledge, Peter Clark as Gumnut, Richard Frankland as Poppy, Darryl Spencer as 'Chewy' Kechayas, Christopher Robin Street as Bo, Serge Liistro as Drug Dealer, Andrew Piercy as Gun Shop Assistant, Greg Waters as Police, Chris Kemp as Police, Phil Reilley as Police, Julie-anne Newman as Police, Exotic Dancer as Phoebe, Chris Hargreaves as Iron Blood Biker, Russell Frost as Iron Blood Biker, Jeffrey Drummond as Iron Blood Biker

Whatever It Takes

Episode 73
Tuesday, October 02, 2001
Written by Tim Gooding, Directed by Steve Jodrell

The future of the Undercover Unit looks uncertain when Stone is investigated for the shooting death of a biker. Internal Affairs leaves no stone unturned in its investigation of the incident, leaving Church to choose his loyalties when Mackenzie attempts to rally the unit to save Oscar.

Guest Stars: Nicholas Bell as Bill Hollister, Russell Kiefel as Andrew Bligh, Anni Finsterer as Suzie Lake, Sarah Campbell as Angel Lake, Penelope Stewart as Liz Christiansen, Sue Jones as Alison Canning, David Gedicke as Detective Zisti, Lew Luton as Coroner, Peter Maver as Barrister, Yvette Vardy as Court Orderly, Richard Humphries as Observer

Into the Darkness

Episode 74
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Written by John Banas, Directed by Grant Brown

In the aftermath of Bill Hollister's murder, MacKenzie grieves while Church tries to bring the killer to justice.

Guest Stars: Andy Anderson as Frank Landis, Russell Kiefel as Det Insp Andrew Bligh, Lyn Semler as Jenny Hollister, Bonnie Maree Piesse as Sarah Hollister, Asher Keddie as Sam, Andrew Blackman as Lewis Craig, Colin 'Pommy' Johnston as Barman, John Mcconnell as Jenny's Companion, Anthon Bennett as Forensic Officer

Foster Cops

Episode 75
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
Written by Graeme Koetsveld, Directed by Paul Moloney

Church and Danni pose as foster parents in an unusual operation to capture Australia's Most Wanted Armed Robber, but ultimately get more than they bargained for.

Guest Stars: Jeremy Kewley as Det Snr Sgt Bryan Gray, Alanna Oliver as Zoe Stokes, Jeff Keogh as Jeremy Stokes, Sean Scully as Asst Comm Jim Courtney, Jules Hutchison as Donna Tierney, Irene Iape as Mrs Leung, Mia Delos as Janie, Nicole Moro as Bank Teller

The Whisper Room

Episode 76
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Written by Peter Gawler, Directed by Steve Jodrell

The Undercover Unit investigate a disturbing ring of criminals, who use an internet chat-room to procure their victims.

Guest Stars: Asher Keddie as Sam, Paul Pantano as Carlo, Sean Scully as Asst Comm Jim Courtney, Christopher Elliot as Bayer, Alfred Nicdao as Cedric Wong, Waldemar Gorecki as Paul Mccool, Michael Fry as Leo Creswell, Eddy Jager as Brian Mccool, Robert Altson as Tim, Angie Tonkin as Midnight, Marnie Statkus as Feral Woman, Jacob Jones as Baby, Dean Garofalo as Feral Man, Daniel Tusia as Clown, Benjamin Schmideg as Redhead Skater, Alex Breden as Tyson

Feud

Episode 77
Wednesday, October 24, 2001
Written by Roger Simpson, Directed by David Cameron

The Undercovers find themselves battling a race against time when called in to investigate an extortion attempt against a pharmaceutical company.

Guest Stars: Marshall Napier as Eddie Thoms, David Webb as Steve Vogel, Peta Doodson as Snr Sgt Glenys Merton, Stuart Ritchie as Man With Dog, Barry James as Reporter, Christina Costigan as Reporter, Melissa Will as Mother, Rich Hammond as Father, Geoff Gaskill as Surgeon, Jack Daniels as Bartender, Jo Hall as Newsreader, Roy Edmunds as Driver, Phil Reilley as Driver

One of Us

Episode 78
Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Written by Philip Dalkin, Directed by Lynn Hegarty

A surprise turn of events provides the Undercover Unit with a tangible link to Hollister's murderer, while Stone finds himself recruited to undertake the most daunting of tasks.

Guest Stars: Sean Scully as Asst Comm Jim Courtney, Glenn Hazeldine as Daniel Miller, Wilhelmina Stracke as Const. Dimity Weadon, Terry Carter as Harris, Glenn Davies as Veder, James Judge as Det Sgt Jamie Lowndes, John Ridley as Det Snr Sgt Eric Chatterly, Stuart Brown as Robot Controller, Paul Tabley as Tennis Player, Robert Fahey as Tennis Player, Nicole Muling as Cute Girl, Dean Barton-ancliffe as Shop Owner, Scott Shaw as Junkie, John Carmody as Gunman, Marco Devincentis as Gunman, Anthony Cattermole as Gunman

Dog Eat Dog

Episode 79
Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Directed by Chris Langman

In a case which has personal resonance for MacKenzie, the Undercover Unit stage an intensive investigation, determined to nail a certain murderer.

Guest Stars: Stephen Lovatt as Liam O'shea, Doug Chappel as Jack Posey, Greg Francis as Caretaker, Karin Sutton as Secretary, Joe Ferguson as Detective, Lindy Ferguson as Policewoman, Jeff Richards as Moody Guy, Mark Nicol as Partygoer, Darren Hassan as Partygoer, Christian D'agostin as Partygoer, Vickie D'monte as Partygoer, Kristin Henriksson as Partygoer, Bobby Barker as Man In Lift, Anthony Oliver as Man In Lift, Frank Tyler as Paramedic

Slice

Episode 80
Tuesday, November 06, 2001
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Paul Moloney

Danni's life and career is threatened when an escaped criminal seeks his revenge. Danni is at first reluctant to admit to Mac that she's being stalked as she's afraid she'll be forced to leave the unit due to compromised security, however she eventually confides in Mac and an investigation is set up to determine where he is hiding.

Guest Stars: Andy Anderson as Frank Landis, Grant Bowler as Sean Peck, Glenn Hazeldine as Daniel Miller, Michelle Mcclatchy as Candy, Simon Rogers as Cameron Walker, Peggy O'shea as Elderly Woman, William Houten as Detective Campbell, Irving Labrooy as Reporter, Lesley Coleman as Education Department Officer, Wayne Cartwright as Target, David No as Shooter, Phil Reilley as Detective, Jeremy Mclay as Detective

Love Hurts

Episode 81
Wednesday, November 07, 2001
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by David Cameron

A case of mistaken identity results in Stone being recruited to assist with a major armed robbery.

Guest Stars:Jeremy Kewley as Det Snr Sgt Bryan Gray, Cameron Nugent as Ricky Knox, Richard Morgan as Det Snr Sgt Reg Masters, Peter Finlay as Bruce Kidd, Patrick Clark as Craig, Adam Palmer as Det Swank, Donni Frizzel as Hank, Millie Minogue as Herself, Dallas Tulk as Plain Clothes Cop, Erin Klien as Kiss Blower Boy, Marco Devincentis as Armoured Car Guard

Psychotic Episode

Episode 82
Tuesday, November 20, 2001
Written by Sally Webb, Directed by Paul Faint

Following a spate of violent robberies, Church and the others are placed undercover as taxi drivers, in hope of catching the offender in the act. Unlike the others, Church actually likes the job, and the stories people have to tell, and when he takes a fare from a highly agitated young man, he hears a story to beat all stories.

Guest Stars: Benjamin Sutton as Colin Crane, Kim Krejus as Rhonda Ellington, Jacinta Stapleton as Kristen Rodgers, David Watson as Old Dave, Lisa Maree Callaghan as Felicia Harris, Tim Harris as Derek Marks, Greg Ulfan as Grigor Metz, Kiran Nagesh as Adib, Susan Turner as Irma, Nathan Hoey as Jules, Morgan Evans as Marty, Bruce Kilpatrick as Surgeon, Alvie Johns as Big Cabbie, Travis Marsham as Detective, Russell Frost as Driver, Chris Kemp as Driver, Hunter Wright as Police Officer

Closure

Episode 83
Wednesday, November 21, 2001
Written by Phillip Dalkin, Directed by Chris Langman

MacKenzie investigates a private detective who specialises in adoption cases with the secret hope of finding her birth mother.

Guest Stars: Simon Palmares as Gino Lindoni, John Ridley as Det Snr Sgt Eric Chatterly, Jeff Truman as Det. Paul Smith, Nathan Godkin as Justin Gambol, Suzy Cato as Sonia Beckett, Steve Mouzakis as Lou Ferrugia, David Clencie as Human Services Manager, Chelsea Blake as Sarah, Robin Collins as Mrs Grieves, Irena Dangov as Eve, Ron Kamoen as Thug, Jamie Mccarney as Thug, Szumai Andrerson as Woman

True Colours

Episode 84
Tuesday, November 20, 2001
Written by Tim Gooding, Directed by Arnie Custo

Church tags an unconvicted robber/murderer in the hope that he will lead them to unrecovered bank funds while Angie and Stone try to locate a missing accomplice. Meanwhile, MacKenzie makes contact with her natural mother and both women become embroiled in an Undercover operation to nail a mastermind armed robber.

Guest Stars: Pamela Rabe as Eve Reisner, Jeremy Kewley as Det Snr Sgt Bryan Gray, Brett Swain as 'Rocket' Roddy Green, Richard Young as Col Fenech, Greg Carroll as Kevin Lewis, Katie Reilly as Jill Askin, Peter Prenga as Igor, Darcy Bonser as Kaspar, Rosemary Mitchell as Janice

Too Many Crooks

Episode 85
Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Written by Anthony Watt, Directed by Lynn Hegarty

The Unit works with an undercover operative from Queensland to defeat a gang of amphetamine dealers responsible for a kidnapping.

Guest Stars: Simon Lyndon as Ben Matthews, Brendan O'connor as Mary, Fletcher Humphrys as Steve, Ebonnie Masini as Kim Waldron, Matthew King as John Waldron, John Sheedy as Dougal, Khoa Do as Tran, Emily Lumbers as Lavinia, Serge De Nardo as Motel Manager, Casey-lee Walker as Cowgirl, Kelvin Dawson as Bullrider

Just Another Day

Episode 86
Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Written by Michaeley O'Brien, Directed by Michael Pattinson

Stone is caught in a siege at a hospital when an armed robbery goes horribly wrong. Meanwhile, the rest of the unit need to try and gather information about the armed robbers to regain control of the situation.

Guest Stars: Jeremy Kewley as Det Snr Sgt Bryan Gray, Cristin Daniel as Wayne Pearce, Luke Ford as Craig Williams, Kane Mcnay as Bevan Williams, Bernard Curry as Dr James Steele, Ken Radley as Sog Chief John Grady, Bill Binks as Frank Williams, Sally-anne Upton as Appendix Patient, Natalia Axenova as Blue Nurse, Desiree Smith as Hungry Nurse, Richie Akers as Security Guard, Stuart Brown as Uniformed Cop, Jeremy Mclay as Uniformed Cop, Greg Waters as Uniformed Cop, Conrad Bishop as Emergency Doctor, Marc Preston as Sog, James Judge as Sog, Phil Reilley as Police Driver

Reunion

Episode 87
Wednesday, November 28, 2001
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by David Cameron

Church's worlds collide when he has to attend his twenty year high-school reunion as part of a drug sting.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Tottie Goldsmith as Olivia Gibson, Greg Saunders as Dave Honey, George Vidalis as Garry Malouf, Joanne Canning as Cynthia Morgan, Syd Brisbane as Dwayne Curry, Georgia Power as Dr. Jenny Byrne, Peter Heward as Lou Bird, Howard Stanley as Mr. Fleming, David Lennie as Donkey, Bob Halsall as Knox, Greg Waters as Detective, Michelle Denahy as Mother, Connor Denahy as Child, Katrina Bowman as Mum With Twins, Ella & Charlotte Bowman as Twins, Geoff Cross, Phil Bartlett and Neil Howlett as The Band

Do The Right Thing

Episode 88
Wednesday, November 28, 2001
Ratings: 0.710 million viewers
Written by Chris Corbett, Directed by Grant Brown

As Church, Danni, Stone and Angie focus on a drug sting, Mackenzie is distracted by an invitation to apply for Head of Homicide—which would mean leaving the Undercover Unit.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Genni Nevinson as Susan Corrigan, Paul Sonkkila as Commissioner Doug Grodin, Frank Magree as Matt Tyrell, Anthony Elgelman as Tony Monahan, Lara Mulcahy as Alice Craig, Paul Dawber as Doctor, Oscar Redding as Emergency Doctor, Adam Zwar as Reuben, Lisa Heenan as Pregnant Woman, Les Thoth as Man At Auction, Paula Jean Dodd as Woman At Auction, Jarryd Shaw as Jarrod, Rian Barlow as Older Brother, Tyne Langmaid as Baby, Jason Demajo, Paul Teiwes & James Huddle as Beefcake