Water Rats: episode guide


Dead In The Water

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Episodes 1.01 and 1.02
February 12, 1996
Written by Tony Morphett
Directed by Tim Burstall

The Sydney Water Police investigate a fatal bombing on a charter ferry while at the same time trying to locate other explosive devices that may still be located in the harbour. The Nemesis crew scrambles to recapture a murder suspect who escapes custody. Frank's younger brother, Kevin, joins Homicide and is partnered with Frank's good friend Knocker Harrison.

A man claiming to have the missing bomb takes hostages on a passenger ferry. Frank and Rachel stake out a yacht to catch a scantily clad burglar. A police diver dismissed from duty dives the site of the ferry wreck to locate the fourth bomb in order to eliminate the hijackers' threat. Frank's older brother Jimmy is released from prison two years after Frank put him away as part of a drug bust.©tzuk

Starring: Colin Friels as Frank Holloway, Catherine McClements as Rachel Goldstein, Peter Bensley as Inspector Jeff Hawker, Toni Scanlan as Helen Blakemore, Brett Partridge Gavin Sykes, Jay Laga'aia as Tommy Tavita, Scott Burgess as Dave McCall, Aaron Jeffery as Terry Watson, Sophie Heathcote Fiona Cassidy, Bill Young as Clarke Webb

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: Peter Hehir as Clifford Bowen; William Zappa as Conran; Allan David Lee as Jim Flemming, Bryan Marshall as Inspector Farrell, Steven Grives as Jonathan Goldstein, Lex Marinos as Bellamy, Patsy Stephen as Daphne Bridgeman, John Samaha as Radio Operator, Kelly Butler as Greta Ritchie, Pamela Drysdale as Patty Holloway, Jacqueline Linke as Negligee Bandit, Vanessa Williams as Ms. Chapman, Ken Goodlet as Mr. Fredericks, Pat Hutchinson as Mrs. Fredericks, Jeremy Chance as Powell, Damian Foley as Danny Forrest, Anja Coleby as Woman Jogger, Gary Deacon as Charter Skipper, Kristen Duff as Carly Hansen, Katy Edwards as 2nd Student, Don Atkinson as Snr. Cons. Russell, Jinny McCallister as Mrs. Hansen, Peter Heath as Mr. Hansen, Andrew Lewis as Ferry Skipper, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein

Ghost Ship

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Episode 1.03
February 19, 1996
1.510 million viewers (13th)
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Mark Piper

The Nemesis crew discover an abandoned yacht adrift in the waters off the coast of Sydney. All that is found on board the boat is a dog and the scorched remains of a body, the presence of which brings in investigators whose involvement impedes Frank and Rachel's own investigation of the incident. The boat crews respond when a bus plunges into the harbour. Helen is given the unenviable task of informing the driver's wife, a woman she once had a relationship with, of her husband's death. Patty Holloway approaches Frank hoping he can keep Jimmy from seeking revenge on the people who set him up two years prior.©tzuk

Guest Starring: David Downer as Stephen Vickery, Liz Chance as Julie Haynes, Bianca Sulkowicz as Nikki, Bryan Marshall as Insp. Farrell, Pamela Drysdale as Patty Holloway, John Samaha as Radio Operator, Morna Seres as Angie, David Terry as Warren Martin, Arthur Brigg as The Groper, Gary Simmons as Constable #1, John Walton as Constable #2, Douglas McDonald as Man in water, Dave McLean as Bus Driver, Liza Tyler as Waitress, Stuart Armstrong as Quarantine Officer, Brig Taylor as Nikki's Grandmother, Julie Fuad as Joanne Welsh

Iron Man

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Episode 1.04
February 26, 1996
1.412 million viewers (17th)
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Mark Piper

Homicide is called in to assist the detectives in their investigation of the death of an Iron Man competitor whose shark-ravaged body was found washed up on a beach. Despite his body being full of steroids, a forensic examiner's report says the man died of a heart attack. The actions of the Nemesis crew are called into question when a rich businessman is arrested for being drunk while in charge of a motor launch. Helen's ex asks for her help in uncovering her dead husband's true identity. Kevin moves back in with Frank after breaking up with his latest girlfriend. Frank keeps Jimmy from exacting revenge on the man who set him up.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: Bruce Barry as Reg Costello, Liz Chance as Julie Haynes, Steven Grives as Jonathon Goldstein, Jamie Roden as Jack Godfrey, Helen Scott as Joy Godfrey, John Samaha as Radio Operator, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Jo Phillips as Shannon Douglas, Russel Newman as SLSC Secretary, Marc Gray as Todd Morris, Matthew Jackson as Clinton James, Stephen Anderton as Constable Robert Spring, Christopher Tomkinson as Detective Constable Brad Piper, Jan Ringrose as Mrs. Carson, Rod Taylor as Coach, Ryan Kwanten as Nipper, Martin Raphael as Morgue Attendant, John Boxer as Bouncer

Catch & Kill

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Episode 1.05
March 18, 1996
Written by Denise Morgan
Directed by Mark Piper

Frank and Rachel investigate the murder of a dock worker and the theft of a shipment of Scotch. The Water Police become embroiled in a feud between Tommy's father and a rival fishing family when the Nemesis is forced to cut the nets of a fishing boat stuck in a shipping lane. The water police investigate the accidental death of a recreational diver, but the insurance agent is eager to claim the death a suicide. Frank locates ex con Billy Pope's girlfriend in exchange for him providing information on the murder of the dock worker.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: Gary Waddell as Billy Pope, Harold Hopkins as Union Representative, Lani Tupu snr as Fereti Tavita, Sal Sharah as Mr. Rispoli, Christie McNicol as Connie Wellings, Allan Cinis as Brooks, John Samaha as Radio Operator, Vic Murray as Bludger Riley, Tom Appleton as Steve Holt, Annie Davies McCubbin as Emma Healy, Joseph McClements as Grives, Tony Poli as Carlo Rispoli, Alex Morcos as Mario Rispoli, Terry Porter as Priest, June Townsend as Mabel, Reilly Baker as Joe Holloway, Eleni Batley as Sarah Holloway.

Note: The Lani Tupu who appears in this episode and the next is not the one who starred in Farscape. This Lani Tupu is the father of Farscape's Lani John Tupu who uses his middle name to distinguish himself from his father

Lie Down With Dogs

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Episode 1.06
March 25, 1996
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Mark Piper

When Billy Pope's girlfriend is found murdered on the eve of giving evidence at an inquiry into police corruption, Internal Affairs comes after Frank believing he tipped off the killer as to her whereabouts. The conflict between Tommy's father and the Rispoli family escalates and brings Tommy to the verge of taking the law into his own hands. The dive team are called upon to retrieve the body of an amateur diver from an underground cavern but the recovery effort is called off for safety reasons when Terry is injured in an underwater rockfall.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Gary Waddell as Billy Pope, Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Lani Tupu snr as Fereti Tavita, Jack Mayers as Constable Pearson, Michael Burgess as Sergeant Carpella, Sal Sharah as Mr. Rispoli, Jamie Jackson as Glen Forbes, John Samaha as Radio Operator, Gypsy Dorney as Constable Annie Schmidt, May Howlett as Old Woman, Christopher Baz as Damien, Tony Poli as Carlo Rispoli, Alex Morcos as Mario Rispoli, Ronald Rodger as Senior Constable O'Brien, Matthew John as Constable #1

V.I.P.

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Episode 1.07
April 01, 1996
Written by Tony Morphett
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

When a Vietnamese family are the victims of a home invasion in which their son is kidnapped, the detectives are called upon to locate the kidnappers before their ransom deadline expires. Operation Terrier is launched to sweep out a warehouse of homeless kids who are believed to be connected to a rash of outboard motor thefts. Two American Secret Service agents arrive to oversee the Water Police's security preparations for a forthcoming presidential visit.©tzuk

Guest Starring: Josephine Byrnes as Agent Carter, Terry Serio as Lieutenant Con Vellis, Grace Parr as Mrs Diem, Yang Li as Mr. Diem, Kevin Copeland as Agent Sean Doherty, Joshua Rosenthal as Gary White, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Daniel Taylor as Pete, Bree Desborough as Sally, Glenn Hoare as Denny, Lisa Van Der Veer as Nurse, Avril Wynne as Female Police Officer, Andrew Fennessey as Francis Diem, Leo Roland as Jonnie Nguyen

The Shaft

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Episode 1.08
April 08, 1996
Written by Tony Morphett
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

The divers are called back to the site of a diving accident to rescue a man intent on recovering the body of his wife. Frank and Rachel's investigation of a number of stolen military weapons reveals the crime to be an inside job. Frank confronts his brother when he finds out that Jimmy was the one who set him up for Internal Affairs. Terry and Fiona begin a relationship.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: Peter Carrol as Joseph Craig, Terry Serio as Lieutenant Con Vellis, Jamie Jackson as Glenn Forbes, Richard Healy as Detective Inspector Brady, Robbie McGregor as Steve Murphy, Joshua Rosenthal as Gary White, Helene Joy as Lucy White, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Daniel Taylor as Pete, Bryan Marshall as Inspector Farrell, Jack Mayers as Constable Pearson, Ronald Rodger as Detective Snr. Const. O'Brien, Gypsy Dorney as Snr. Const. Annie Schmidt, Jonathon Speer as Recreational Diver, Dominic Bianco as Rollie Campbell, Martin Slatter as Docs Officer

Death In The Family

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Episode 1.09
April 15, 1996
Written by Denise Morgan
Directed by Richard Sarell

A seamingly routine drug raid on a cruiser turns up a bracelet that brings Detectives Goldstein and Holloway into the investigation of the disappearance of a young Turkish schoolgirl. Frank is certain the girl's father is responsible for her murder but it is a race against time to find enough evidence to lay charges before the man leaves the country. Meanwhile, Fiona heads up the search when a prominent radio personality reports his wife missing.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Giordano Gangl as Mamat Dursan, Barbara Gouskas as Fatma Dursan, Robbie McGregor as Steve Murphy, Alexander Petersons as Craddock, Rebecca Leane as Tien Tray, David Lewis as Harold Morley, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Kate Champion as Laura Murphy, Lawrence Carmichael as Rick Spencer, Sky Tse as Captain Huang, Marilyn Mayo as Mrs. Browning, Sandra Best as Mrs. Morley, George Alexander as Portly Man, Sitori Statham as Hirsute Man, Elizabeth Baker as Old Lady, Rowan Cudmore as Windsurfer

Goldstein & Son

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Episode 1.10
April 22, 1996
Written by Denise Morgan
Directed by Richard Sarell

Rachel is stalked by a young woman whose boyfriend Rachel shot dead during a robbery attempt. At the scene of a boating accident, the divers recover the bodies of an elderly man and his grandson, both of whom were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes from a faulty engine.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Pippa Grandison as Fran Marsden, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Steven Grives as Jonathon Goldstein, Kenny Graham as Sherman, Betty Lucas as Sybil Grantham, Kathryn Dunn as Debbie Golssein, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Alan Fowler as Briggs, Tyson Slijevic as Bill, Geoff Bartlett as Bluey, David Pfitzner as Print Expert, Natalie Page as Customer, Liz Winters as Attendant, Robert Lancaster as Surveillance 1

Kilo Hotel

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Episode 1.11
April 29, 1996
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Mark Piper

The dive team is called upon to search for Kevin Holloway's body when his car is found abandoned at The Gap — a location notorious for suicides. While awaiting word about Kevin, Frank and Rachel investigate the death of an animal smuggler whose body was pulled from the harbour with unusual abdominal wounds. With a group of young probationary officers visiting the station, the senior officers pass their supervisory duties off on one another.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: Kim Knuckey as Sgt John Thompson, Rudi Baker as Jeremy, Peter Rowley as Pathologist, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Leon Ford as First Probationer, Jennifer Hardy as Second Probationer, John Andrews as Jeremy's Father, Gail Watson as Zoo Keeper, Shena Sanders as Constable No. 2, Felix Biviano as Constable No. 1, Roger Chauncy as Holloway's Father, John Massey as Carter, Henri Ngui as Tony Wong

The Jigsaw Man

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Episode 1.12
May 06, 1996
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Mark Piper

Inspector Tony Brady of Internal Affairs and Homicide's John Harrison head up task force Kilo Hotel which has been formed to investigate Kevin's death. Body parts found floating in the harbour lead Frank and Rachel back to the victim's boyfriend. Hawker offers Fiona a promotion to Pier Support Officer as a means of breaking up her relationship with Terry. Knocker questions known drug dealer Jim Pappas in regard to Kevin's death. Rachel's ex husband begins legal proceedings aimed at getting full custody of their son.©tzuk

Co Starring: Jeremy Callaghan as Kevin Holloway, Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: John Negroponte as Jim Pappas, Steve Rodgers as Peters, Richard Healy as Detective Inspector Brady, Craig Ashley as Pappas's Solicitor, Les Foxcroft as Old Man, Amanda Mires as Crime Scene Officer, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Tyson McConkey as Boy on Yacht, Leah Tansey as Girl on Yacht, Lindsay McCormack as Tattoo Artist

Bang Bang You're Dead

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Episode 1.13
May 13, 1996
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

A drug raid on the boat of Jim Pappas, the chief suspect in Kevin's death, ends with Pappas being shot and killed by Knocker. Rachel losses access to her son when she's late for a custody hearing. The boat crew's time is kept occupied dealing with a man who is attempting to recover a safe from an old bank robbery. Hawker risks his career trying to prevent an abused Kurdish sailor from being returned to the Iraqi freighter from which he was rescued. Fiona's acceptance of Hawker's promotion brings an end to her relationship with Terry.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison, Andrew Gilbert as Jimmy Holloway

Guest Starring: Douglas Hedge as Norman "Skip" Towne, John Negroponte as Jim Pappas, Brandon Burke as Captain Rashid Kassem, Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Wadin Dona as Rev. Alex Kaldas, Steven Grives as Jonathon Goldstein, Haki Mailk as Mustafa Muhammed, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Simon Mills as Ken McDowell, Meg Clancy as Court Officer, Susie Steadman as Mrs. Pappas, Robert Simper as Nick Polites

Black Water

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Episode 1.14
May 20, 1996
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones.

The body of a young boy is recovered from a car pulled from the harbour. The boy's murder bears a striking similarity to another boy's death thirteen months earlier, leading investigators on a search for the killer in hopes of finally bringing him to justice. When his principal witness dies, Sykes works to track down additional witnesses to a one-year-old boating accident in preparation for an impending court date. Rachel defies a court order prohibiting her from visiting her son.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: David Webb as Detective Mick Poole, Mary Regan as Detective Caroline Cox, Christopher Morsley as Ross Beale, David Franklin as Detective Chris Theodorou, Celia Ireland as Sarah Fleetwood, Ian Bliss as Colin Fleetwood, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Nellie McQuinn as Tegan Fleetwood, Sally Cahill as Janice Brock, Anthony Indersent as Mr. Kenna, Jan Langford Penny as Mrs. Kenna, Kristen Boys as Tanya Robertson, Roslyn Oades as Bonnie Jamieson, Jill Robertson as Teacher, Marc Power as Indentikit Expert, Sean McKenzie as Pathologist, Marc Turner as Teenager, Dennis Tordoff as Witness No. 1, John Mason as Witness No. 2, Leanne Mueller as Young Woman, Ji Ming as Eel Man

Eyewitness

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Episode 1.15
May 27, 1996
Written by Susan Hore
Directed by Scott Hartford-Davies

When a man is killed by a speed boat deliberately driven into the back of his vessel, the detectives are unsuccessful in getting witnesses to come forward to testify when the person responsible is identified as one of Sydney's most notorious crime figures. Sergeant McCall oversees the testing of the participants in a police drivers' training course, one of whom is Sykes. Miranda Latham, a witness to the boating accident, approaches Rachel with her fears about being watched. When the station's cleaner is found dead, only Hawker takes an interest in the man's family. Rachel and Knocker become romantically involved.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Peter Kowitz as Marty Miller, Pat Bishop as Miranda Latham, Philip Holder as Paul Robson, Helen Dallimore as Katie Wood, Patrick Thompson as Andy, Joel Edgerton as Pete Crosby, Sky Wansey as Penny Reeves, Geoff Cartwright as Chris Walsh, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Ella Mei Wong as Mrs. Nguyen, Kenneth Moraleda as Tony Nguyen, Casey Hwang as Thong Nguyen, Fatt Bob as Voncent Ravli

Pay-Back

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Episode 1.16
June 03, 1996
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Mark Piper

Internal Affairs sets their sights on Sergeant Blakemore believing that she sold confidential information that lead to the murder of police witness Miranda Latham. The disclosure of Helen's use of police resources to perform a background check on her partner brings an end to their relationship. The Nemesis crew chase down a jet ski rider who has been menacing surfers. The identification of Miranda Latham's killer leads to a hostage taking and a deadly confrontation between Frank and Marty Miller. Knocker has a word to Jonathon about giving Rachel access to her son.©tzuk

Guest Starring: Peter Kowitz as Marty Miller, Helen Thomson as Anne Harvey, Philip Holder as Paul Robson, Steven Grives as Jonathon Goldstein, Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Marina Finlay as Gretchen Hart, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Ronald Rodger as Senior Constable O'Brien, Andrew Oughton as Jet Ski Rider, Mark Goodwin as Jet Ski Double, Colin Borgonon as Robert Jennings, Ella Mei Wong as Mrs. Nguyen, Kenneth Moraleda as Tony Nguyen, Barry McMahon as Dero, John Tutt as Grant Davis, Mark Symington as Senior Sergeant, Michael Walker as Constable

Old Flame

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Episode 1.17
June 10, 1996
Written by Dave Worthington
Directed by Mark Piper

While attempting to apprehend two fleeing armed robbers, Frank is shot and must be rushed to hospital. Inspector Webb receives information on the robbery suspects from Moira Randall, an old friend with a suspicious connection to the thieves. Hawker reopens an investigation into a five year old boating accident that took the life of a police officer.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Marshall Napier as Joe Da Silva, Linden Wilkinson as Moira, Matt Day as Mathews, Mary Regan as Caroline Cox, Julian Leahter as Jarvis, Steven Grives as Jonathon Goldstein, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Glen Ruehland as Peter Randall, Sean Dibben as Sean Lawrence, Nash Edgerton as Greg Solly, Kristen Mann as Ron Mason, Lyn Dalby as Grace Mason, Emma Haberman as Dr. Hiller, Annette McNaught as First Nurse, George Catsi as Second Nurse, Paul Epriesi as Surveillance Squad Detective, Paul Schnell as Worker, Traci Griffiths as Sonia

Bad Blood

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Episode 1.18
June 17, 1996
Written by Denise Morgan
Directed by Mark Piper

Dave McCall becomes emotionally involved with the wife of a suspected serial killer only to have his empathy turned against him when the detectives uncover her involvement in her husband's horrific crimes. A man found hiding in a warehouse with his clothes covered with blood and no memory of recent events, specifically asks for Frank's help in determining what he may have done.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Sarah Peirse as Margaret Roberts, Mark Hudson as Phillip Haynes, Peter Harvey-Wright as Paul Roberts, Colin Cogin as Mark Ruscati, Liz Burch as Susan Webb, Sacha Horler as Christine Martin, Gonzalo Vargas as Fisherman, Kate McKnight as Blakemore's Friend, Frank Austin as Dead Merv, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Tony Byrne as Cruiseer Owner

Floater

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Episode 1.19
July 01, 1996
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

When Moira Randall's body is pulled from the harbour, Inspector Webb, in an attempt to keep their affair a secret, is slow to provide valuable information to the detectives investigating her murder. The crew of the Nemesis is called to Shark Island to deal with a group of drunken university students, but their job is complicated when one of the students goes missing while being escorted back to shore. Webb chooses to resign after he is departmentally charged with misconduct and untruthfulness for his hindrance of the investigation into Moira Randall's death.©tzuk

Guest Starring: Mary Regan as Caroline Cox, Liz Burch as Susan Webb, Michael Beckley as Roger Mulray, Gillian Hyde as Sarah Franklin, Blazey Best as Penny Randall, Jodie Matterson as Lucy, David Price as David, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Jenny Apostolou as Cynthia, Simon Elrahi as Yousef, Yigal Babluk as Farah, Graham Rhodes as Gordon, Brendan Donoghue as Michael, Kieth Buckley as Mr. Scali, Carmen Warrington as Mrs. Scali, Digby Thomas as Ferry Captain, Angela McGrath as Florist

Missing

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Episode 1.20
July 08, 1996
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

The recovery of the body of a boy whose murder resembles those committed by Ross Beale, who was charged and subsequently imprisoned based on the work of the detectives, raises questions as to whether police may have arrested the wrong man. When another young boy is abducted, the detectives strive to uncover the person responsible for the crimes before this latest victim meets the same fate as the previous abductees. Meanwhile, Tommy acts as a chaperone for a young boy rescued from the sea as the boat crews continue to search for the boy's parents.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Scott Swalwell as Liam Parrish, Christopher Morsley as Ross Beale, David Franklin as Detective Snr. Const. Theodorou, Mary Regan as Snr. Const. Caroline Cox, Damian Monk as Snr. Const. Lance Stewart, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Ian Bliss as Colin Fleetwood, Celia Ireland as Sarah Fleetwood, Nellie McQuinn as Tegan Fleetwood, Bronte Pulman as Baby Fleetwood, Julie Hudspeth as Mrs. Stewart, Lloyd Darling as Grant Stewart, Coral McGee as Ranger #1, Marcus Schultz as Ranger #2

Police Issue 13519

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Episode 1.21
July 15, 1996
Written by Anne Brooksbank
Directed by Scott Hartford-Davis

The investigation into Kevin Holloway's death returns to the forefront when a young criminal apprehended in the midst of a break and enter is found with Kevin's missing gun in his possession. The boy's father is none other than Chris Kollias, Jim Pappas's solicitor, and the boy tells the detectives that he took the gun from his father's safe. Tommy tries to launch a murder investigation when he suspects a drowned man's wife and best friend were somehow involved in orchestrating his death. Knocker arranges a secret meeting with Chris Kollias to collect the remaining items relating to Kevin's murder that Jim Pappas had given Kollias for safekeeping. Knocker proposes to Rachel.©tzuk

Guest Starring: Marilynne Paspaley as Helena Kollias, Joy Smithers as Gabi Cunningham, Danny Celoni as Nick Kollias, Craig Ashley as Chris Kollias, Angelo D'Angelo as Peter Mills, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, James Happell as Nick's Friend

Unfinished Business

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Episode 1.22
July 22, 1996
Written by Susan Hore
Directed by Scott Hartford-Davis

Chris Kollias, Jim Pappas' lawyer and the man Frank suspects of knowing more about Kevin's death than he's saying, is reported missing. While Cassidy and Tommy stake out a park to catch a flasher, Sykes accompanies the detectives to a caravan park to look for leads in their investigation of the death of a resident who was stabbed, drugged, and beaten before finally drowning. Inspector Brady informs Frank of Internal Affairs' suspicion that Knocker was involved in Kevin's murder. Rachel introduces Knocker to her family.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Marilynne Paspaley as Helena Kollias, Norman Kaye as Felix Friedman, Bob Ellis as Ron Briggs, Scott Major as Flasher, David Hoey as Freddie Spicer, Kim Hillas as Norma Irvine, Danny Celoni as Nick Kollias, Richard Healy as Brady, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Jaye Paul as Stevie Cooper, Tamara Cook as Barb Cooper, Genevieve White as Toni Calhoun, Michelle Dyer as Ella Calhoun, Joanna Moore as Mrs. Calhoun, Ronald Rodger as Detective O'Brien

Respect

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Episode 1.23
July 29, 1996
Written by Peter Gawler
Directed by Mark Piper

The recovery from the harbour of the bodies of two people who died of carbon monoxide poisoning lead detectives to suspect a connection to the activities of Asian gangs. Frank and Rachel are joined by an Asian crime specialist from Task Force Oak to help in the investigation. Hoping to find evidence connecting him to Kevin's death, Inspector Brady coaxes Frank into doing a preliminary search of Knocker's house, but when Brady returns with a warrant, all of the implicating evidence has disappeared. Rachel and Knocker announce their engagement.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Kee Chan as Detective Derek Li, Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Mai Xuan as Patrick Wu, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Mi Lei Zhen as Hunan Woman, Sky Tse as Hunan Clan Leader, Michael Parlato as Diver, Rose Semsarian as Cleaning Lady, Michael Withall as Ship's Captain

Wrecked

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Episode 1.24
August 05, 1996
Written by Tony Morphett
Directed by Mark Piper

The Nemesis crew come across a man attempting to bury the body of his murdered brother-in-law but the story he eventually tells the detectives does not match the evidence at the crime scene. Terry and Dave deal with two best friends who have been plundering a shipwreck. Both Helen and Jeff are passed over for the vacant position of Patrol Commander. Knocker is called out to negotiate with a potential suicide — the sister of the detectives' murder suspect.©tzuk

Guest Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison, Helen Buday as Peggy Newland, Chris Haywood as Peter Anderson, Mark Lee as Harry Pierce, Sean O'Shea as Les Craig, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Samuel Rodney as Inspector Heath, Gillian Hyde as Sarah Franklin, Darren Williams as Crime Scene Officer, Ed Rountree as William Newland, Tony Giuffre as Inspector Maloney, heather Coady as Joy Watson

Message From The Dead

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Episode 1.25
August 12, 1996
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

The discovery that a recent murder victim was a witness to the events surrounding Kevin's murder leads Frank and Tony Brady on a search for other people who may have seen what happened the night Kevin was killed. Hawker, who has decided to file an appeal for the Patrol Commandership, assigns the Nemesis crew to supervise a photo shoot for a world-famous model. Rachel and Knocker question two patrol officers as to how a dead body wound up in the harbour.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Veronica Porcaro as Gemima Brierly, Jennifer Hardy as Lee-Anne Rheinberger, Tom Richards as Dan Manning, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Donna Gubbay as Kirsty Knight, Matthew Long as Mick Crowley, Lindy Sardelic as Joanne, Peter Astridge as Ross, Duncan Piney as Martin Muller, Bronte Pulman as Baby Tam, Joseph Williams as Yobbo #1, John Gibson as Minder #1

Knocker

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Episode 1.26
August 19, 1996
1.855 million viewers (5th)
Written by Michaeley O'Brien
Directed by Chris Martin-Jones

Internal Affairs continues to track Harrison while Frank and Brady race to locate the final two witnesses to Kevin's murder before Knocker can silence them for good. Frank and Brady inform Rachel of Knocker's involvement in Kevin's death. The Nemesis crew come to the aid of a tourist who gets stuck at Fort Dennison and escort a pregnant woman to hospital. Hawker wins his appeal and is appointed the new Patrol Commander.©tzuk

Co Starring: Peter Mochrie as Knocker Harrison

Guest Starring: Richard Healy as Inspector Brady, Norman Kaye as Felix Friedman, Jennifer Hardy as Lee-Anne Rheinberger, Treffyn Koreshoff as David Goldstein, Enrico Babic as Radio Operator, Lindy Sardelic as Joanne, Ineke Rapp as Kylee, Veronica Porcaro as Gemima Brierly, Jenny Apostolou as Cynthia, Danielle Baker as Mrs. Jones, Christopher Suanders as Mr. Jones, Barbara Baker as Mrs. Salvi, Gep Bartlett as Male Wedding Guest, Mike Peros as Bride's Brother, Chris Castle as Detective #1