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Thin Ice

Episode 89
February 05, 2002
Written by Philip Dalkin, Directed by Steve Mann

Mackenzie becomes the victim of a grifter on the eve of her interview for Head of Homicide, while Church finds his career threatened when a journalist attempts to expose him in a newspaper article.

Guest Stars: Paul Sonkkila as Chief Commissioner Grodin, Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Martin Jacobs as Det. Insp. Harry Love, Damian De Montemas as Greg Smith, Gerard Kennedy as Franco Corelli, Desmond Connellan as Reed, John Barresi as Marco Corelli, Richard Moss as Brian Greeves, Gary Baade as Taxi Driver, Emma Callaghan as Nurse, David Bradshaw as Asst. Commissioner Tatoulis, William Wood as Det. Insp. Simmons, Dan Quigley as Carer

An Anonymous Guy

Episode 90
February 12, 2002
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Ray Quint

Angie faces one of her toughest cases yet, when she has to develop a romantic relationship with a murder suspect then coerce him into becoming an informant.

Guest Stars: Martin Jacobs as Det. Insp. Harry Love, Jim Russell as Marty Engle, Alistair Reid as Brett Mclaren, Kevin Hopkins as Dion Styles, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Greg Pandelidis as Sleazy Guy, Isabella White as Emily

Cash On Delivery

Episode 91
February 19, 2002
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by Geoffrey Cawthorn

Danni's determination to go it alone with her pregnancy clouds her professional judgement when she stumbles across an illegal adoption racket.

Guest Stars: Paul English as Dr. Bradley Cobb, Marie Louise Walker as Sandra Blake, Joanna Glazebrook as Philippa Green, Adam Scott as Dale Larkins, Theresa Menchise as Susan Williams, Paul Laverack as Andrew Williams, Caroline Lloyd as Doctor, Meg Elkins as Theatre Nurse, Chris Perkins as Clinic Nurse, Harvey Sparks as Baby, Susan Siertsema as Pregnant Body Double

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Episode 92
February 26, 2002
Written by Julian McSwiney, Directed by Michaeley O'Brien

Mackenzie discovers the grifter who drugged her is linked to a senior colleague—someone who has good reason to want her out of the running for Head of Homicide.

Guest Stars: Martin Jacobs as Det. Insp. Harry Love, Matthew Quartermaine as Alan Quentin, Jim Russell as Marty Engle, Desmond Connellan as John Murray, Steven Smith as Fingerprints Officer, Timothy Burns as Waiter, Craig Brajtberg as Police Officer, Campbell Usher as Uni Student, Alana Tozer as Girlfriend, John Clarkson as Auctioneer, Liz Dunn as Barmaid, Travis Clark as Mechanic, Nigel Rodrigues as Driver, Graham Goudie as Man at Auction, Nicole Muling as Female Developer

A Little Crush

Episode 93
March 05, 2002
Written by Tim Gooding, Directed by Chris Langman

Stone cultivates a live-wire young prostitute named Brittany to get information on a dangerous drug crime.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Samantha Tolj as Brittany, Bruno Lucia as Mick Dooley, Meshel Laurie as Brothel Madame, Carolyne Shakespeare Cooper as Sex Worker, Lauren Peirce as Sex Worker, De'arne Devereux as Sex Worker, Dallas Tulk as Detective, Philip Oyston as Laren's Father, Dale Reeves as Adrian Small, Brett Whittingham as Ex Boyfriend Ray, Meryl Friend as Neighbour

No Promises

Episode 94
March 12, 2002
Written by John Banas, Directed by Geoffrey Cawthorn

When Church is sent under cover to share a cell with a convicted murderer, Danni must face the toughest decision of her life alone.

Guest Stars: Martin Jacobs as Det. Inspector Harry Love, Wayne Pygram as Lucas Browning, John Bishop as Jim Calloway, Adam John Cooper as Martin Lewis, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Georgina Naidu as Dr. Baragwanath, John Nasser as Carlisle, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Alan Kilfoyle as Jack Kellett, Trent Hancock as Josh

Mule Train

Episode 95
March 19, 2002
Written by Matt Ford, Directed by Steve Mann

Angie is forced to bend the rules as she attempts to prevent her sister Sam from being arrested on drug importation charges.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det Snr Sgt Reg Masters, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Jim Russell as Marty Engle, Asher Keddie as Sam Piper, Jeremy Sims as Troy Thorpe, John Biyan as Jimmy Gao, Simon King as Snr Const. Garlich, Peter Siertsema as Customs Officer, Craig Lockyer as Drug Squad Detective, Greg Waters as Drug Squad Detective, Niel Fletcher as Unhelpful Man, Sharon Kershaw as Door Woman, Harold Lawrence as Helpful Man

White Ants

Episode 96
March 26, 2002
Written by Philip Dalkin, Directed by Julian McSwiney

Danni has to protect and help prepare for his court appearance, former undercover cop Gary Edgerton the reluctant key witness in the trial of a major criminal.

Guest Stars: Doug Bowles as Gary Edgerton, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Jeremy Kewley as Det. Snr. Sgt. Bryan Gray, Leon Cosak as Samuel Madigan, Steve Jacobs as Kransky, Peter Docker as Bruce Faggit, Louise Siverson as Olwyn O'Neil, Lew Luton as Justice Addams, Matthew Posetti as Ricky, Russell Frost as Gunman, Terry Carter as Gunman, Roy Edmunds as Truck Driver, John Jenkins, Melanie Rumble, Mark Pengilly as Reporter, Elise Dickinson as Reporter

In The Gun

Episode 97
April 02, 2002
Written by Chris Corbett and Philip Dalkin, Directed by Lynn Hegarty

Stone investigates a woman who may just be organising a hit on her husband, while Mackenzie is dealing with hitmen of a different kind.

Guest Stars: Martin Jacobs as Det. Insp. Harry Love, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Helen Buday as Lois Dunlap, Shaun Dumbrell as Wally Birchell, Dan Spielman as Stephen Lucas, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Gabrielle Brennan as Felicity, Alexander Langton as Steven, Barry Harvey as Edgar Dunlap

In Plain View

Episode 98
April 09, 2002
Written by Shelley Birse, Directed by Chris Langman

Angie and the rest of the Undercover Unit rally around Mackenzie, risking their jobs in order to prove her innocence.

Guest Stars: Martin Jacobs as Det. Insp. Harry Love, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Russell Kiefel as Det Insp Andrew Bligh, Gil Tucker as Robert Ballard, Lisa Emanuel as Rachel Ballard, Frank Bren as Eduardo, Paul Teiwes as Park Manager, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Pat Eaton as Desk Sergeant

Fatal Flaw

Episode 99
April 16, 2002
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Steve Mann

With Harry Love in a position to make his final move against Mackenzie, she and the Undercover Unit are forced to take desperate action, with tragic consequences.

Guest Stars: Martin Jacobs as Det. Insp. Harry Love, Russell Kiefel as Det Insp Andrew Bligh, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Kristie Raymond as Stacey Rae, Paul Glen as Dpp Rep, Michael Roland as Desk Clerk, Christine Green as Madame, Peter Lord as Reporter

Trust

Episode 100
April 23, 2002
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by Roger Hodgman

Undercover teams up with Armed Robbery to bust a violent robbery ring. Church infiltrates the group but is forced to bow out when he is given a shotgun and told to rob a convenience store. It looks like Undercover has blown it—until Angie uses her real-life romance with informant Marty Engle to gain access to the ring, a situation that places them both in dangerous territory.

Guest Stars: Jeremy Kewley as Det. Snr. Sgt. Bryan Gray, Jim Russell as Marty Engle, Robert Morgan as Bill Turner, Arthur Angel as Warren 'Gibbo' Gibson, Matt Dobell as Barman, Sam Mulkearns as Hostage, Krystal Gayton as Screaming Girl, Georgia Bolton as School Teacher, Roy Edmunds as Gray's Driver

Big Fish

Episode 101
April 30, 2002
Written by Tim Gooding, Directed by Lynn Hegarty

Stone and Church go undercover to investigate a pair of teenage drug manufacturers, with unexpected tragic consequences.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Paul Sonkkila as Chief Commissioner Grodin, Jono Burns as Grant Daley, Hamish Michael as Tony McKinnon, Georgie Bax as Liz Daley, Eddie Perfect as Stumpy, Bob Franklin as Leo, Alex Cappelli as Male Clubber, Leah De Niese as Female Clubber, Kate Hardiman as Doctor, Tom Bradley as Cop, Domenic Brancatisano as Bouncer, Marco De Vincentis as Benazzi Brother, Jim Pashos as Benazzi Brother, Sean Ladhams as Barman

DMZ

Episode 102
May 07, 2002
Written by Philip Dalkin, Directed by Steve Jodrell

Stone is abducted when Undercover's attempt to bust an international arms dealing ring, run by lethal ex SAS officers, fails.

Guest Stars: Ian Bliss as Mosely, Nicholas Crawford Smith as Marks, Mark Pegler as Harris, Tracey Callander as Mary Murphy, Terry Kenwrick as Gary Hendershot, Lance Anderson as Father, Hayden Hardiman as Boy, Alicia Ruberto as Girl, Anthony Angus as SOG Commander, James Judge as SOG, John Carmody as SOG, Keith Wolahan as SOG, Rick Lewis as SOG

Blow Off

Episode 103
May 14, 2002
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by David Cameron

Homicide seeks the help of the Undercover Unit in solving a double murder. The only real lead points to an Escort Agency. When a failed drug bust leaves the Undercover Unit with a dead dealer high class prostitute holding a couple of bags of cocaine, the Unit undertake an operation inside a busy brothel: Gotham City.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Jeremy Kewley as Det. Snr. Sgt. Bryan Gray, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Tanja Bulatovic as Pia Manoli, Dave O'neil as Brendan West, Kristof Kaczmarek as Vasile Manoli, Chelsea Blake as Swallow, Cecelia Specht as Gloria, Gus Salli as Dumitru, Grant Durham as Security Guard, Tony Nicholas as Malcolm (Drug Dealer), Lena Podlabeniouk as Bikini Girl, Alana Mitchell as Bikini Girl, Hallimah Okello as Housemaid, Jaspal Singh as Male Guest, Joseph Tallos as Violinist

Inside Man

Episode 104
May 21, 2002
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Chris Langman

When an undercover operation causes the death of a young woman, Church and Angie are faced with the dilemma of saving one dangerous criminal from another.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Jim Russell as Marty Engle, Simon Westaway as Leo Goldman, Matt Hetherington as Denny Kaplan, Adele Schober as Chrissie Collins, Chris Broadstock as Stevie Bennett, Greg Hoskins as Goldman's Thug, David Tulk as Goldman's Thug, Chris Hargreaves as Bennett's Goon, Russell Frost as Bennett's Goon, Raelene Chapman as Boat Driver

Mind Games

Episode 105
May 28, 2002
Written by Chris Corbett, Directed by Raymond Quint

The Unit's attempts to trap a serial killer leaves Mackenzie fighting for her and her best friend's life.

Guest Stars: David Swann as Det. Insp. Frank Callahan, Nell Feeney as Vicki Quinlan, Denis Moore as Nicholas Hartley, Septimus Caton as Martin Steadman, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Lawrence Price as Darren Fulton, William Houten as Det. Campbell, Ferdinand Hoang as Flower Seller, Terri Svoronos as Orderly, Amanda Dalton as Dead Woman, Jacqueline Johns as Steadman's Mother, Nicholas Galati as Steadman as Boy, Craig Coolridge as Barfly #1, Stefan Wycisk as Barfly #2

Disgraceful Conduct

Episode 106
June 04, 2002
Written by Jeff Truman, Directed by Kevin Carlin

Stone, still dealing with his cancer, heads undercover to expose a high-powered businessman trading cars for heroin, but experiences a crisis of conscience when he discovers a young prostitute he has cared for is in danger as a result of his actions.

Guest Stars: Richard Morgan as Det. Snr. Sgt. Reg Masters, Samantha Tolj as Lauren, Lani Tupu as Ellery Berman, John Noble as Michael Kranz, Hannes Berger as Dr. Metzler, Alan King as Det. Wallace, Rowan Francis as Security Guard, Paul Bryans as Highway Patrol Cop, Eng Aun Khor as Business Man, Sammy Chen as Vomiting Business Man, Rosey, Cleopatra as Party Girl, Portia Dane as Party Girl

Smoke And Mirrors

Episode 107
July 02, 2002
Written by Shane Brennan, Directed by Steve Jodrell

Church becomes convinced he is being stalked by a man who holds him responsible for the murder of his girlfriend, causing him to jeapordise the Unit's current operation; busting an illegal tobacco ring.

Guest Stars: Jim Russell as Marty Engle, Matt Hetherington as Denny Kaplan, John Batchelor as Colin Fletcher, Jason Buckley as Paul Deighton, Chris Wallace as Vinny Matzoukis, John Forsyth as Sergeant, Steve Danielsen as Pizza Guy, Dale Menz as Kaplan Look-alike

Too Much Information

Episode 108
July 09, 2002
Written by Philip Dalkin, Directed by Geoffrey Cawthorn

When the Unit try to nab a standover man for murder, Angie's relationship with an informant results in a confrontation within the ranks; the Stingers having to face the fury of one of their own.

Guest Stars: Steve Bastoni as Nigel Finster, Jim Russell as Marty Engle, David Swann as Det. Insp. Frank Callahan, Osvaldo Maione as Dimitri Costanidis, Adrian Mulraney as Tony Nott, Andrew Iser as James Carr, Paul Ross as Roger Levison, Tahu Marumaru as Detective, Francesca Re as Maria, Michael Camilleri as Shop Owner

Pale Horse

Episode 109
July 16, 2002
Written by Adam Todd, Directed by Kevin Carlin

The unit seems on shaky ground when homicide attempt to charge Church with murder, but are devastated when Stone goes beyond the call of duty to save Church.

Guest Stars: Jim Russell as Marty Engle, David Swann as Det. Insp. Frank Callahan, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, Christopher Connelly as Ointment, Syd Brisbane as Freddie Effen, Leverne Mcdonald as Doctor Scarff, Peter Muller as Doctor Drury, Juliet Chipp as Check-in Girl, Steve Danielsen as Pizza Boy, Colleen Greenway as Nurse #1, Tracey Mathers as Nurse #2, Dion Mills as Orderly/Hitman, Peter Hosking as Jim Pearce, Pam Western as Shirley Pearce, Ben Harkin as Brad Pearce, John Byrne as Priest, Gary Bennett as Witness Protection #1, Craig Millar as Witness Protection #2
Note: Ian Stenlake's final episode

A Girl's Best Friend

Episode 110
July 23, 2002
Written by Matt Ford, Directed by David Cameron

Mackenzie is faced with a choice between her personal happiness and her successful career, when she becomes involved with a charismatic art thief, who entices her into believing that love is more important than the law.

Guest Stars: Jeremy Kewley as Det. Snr. Sgt. Bryan Gray, Andy Rodoreda as Det. Nick Jardine, John Adam as Gebe Rubin, Adriano Cortese as Terry Venich, Ron Kamoen as Moss O'connor, Cendrine Ryan as Jeweller
Note: Anita Hegh's final episode