Seasons & Episodes
The Soldiers
Yarra Central police battle a crime wave of thuggery, hold-ups and the theft of $20,000 worth of goods by a mystery gang
Once A Cop
Yarra Central police are confronted with a series of reports about a bad detective. Their investigations lead to an impo
The Big Spender
19-year-old Kay Dixon is attracted by the glamorous life of big-spending racketeer Max Foley, who tries to set up a floa
Night Out
Three salesmen from a country town decide on a night out after attending a Melbourne convention. For two of the three, t
The Sunday Mother
A little Italian girl is missing. While investigating her disappearance, Yarra Central police discover a kidnapping, a b
Not Valentine's Day
A city night club serves as a front for vice and crime. As Yarra Central police investigate a number of seemingly unrela
It's A Great Day!
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with rather more enthusiasm than caution, the O'Connell family decides to start its own cr
The Swinger
Pop singer John Noble, whose popularity has slumped, is too proud to take ordinary work. When he starts chasing easy mon
The Puritan
A deserted wife, Irene Kemp, successfully raises her daughter Thea by running a sly grog house, but when she becomes inv
Big Brother
An expert safe cracker comes out of prison to find his younger brother eager to follow in his footsteps. These two, plus
The Angry Man
A con-man is troubling the police of Yarra Central, but when the search for him begins, Sen. Det. Banner cannot foresee
Information For An Offence
Det. Sgt. Vicker's son Jamie becomes caught in the activities of some demonstrators who attack a policeman. Jamie is inn
A Mug's Game
A little girl fails to arrive at school one morning, a factory worker lies about his reasons for being late for work, an
The Legend
A down-and-out ex-test cricketer, whose days of glory are long gone, is given an opportunity to make a comeback. Police
Not At Home
An Hungarian architect finds himself working as a quarry labourer after settling in Australia. An argument with his fore
The Takings
A neglected child is taken from a woman involved with payroll bandits. Their attempt to steal a firm's payroll uncovers
The Protest
Yarra Central police are faced with unexpected obstacles when they investigate a fatal hit-and-run accident.
A Stitch In Time
A merchant seaman jumps ship and becomes the only witness to a 'smash-and-grab' raid. Because of personal problems he re
Janie and Janie
Investigating an apparently routine case of child neglect, WPC Margaret Stewart stumbles into the nightmare world of sch
The Threat
A released prisoner with a violent criminal record has two scores to settle, one with his unfaithful wife and the other
Takeover
An interstate gang launches a campaign of terror in an attempt to takeover local crime. Kenny Kent, a professional burgl
The Girlfriend
When detectives first come across the mysterious Faith Cameron, they suspect she is a call girl, then it seems she could
First Offender
The death of a call girl helps Yarra Central police in the investigation of a robbery apparently committed by the truste
We'll Get Him One Day
Lesley Fisher is a hardened criminal who specialises in planning robberies, and has returned to Melbourne from Adelaide
By The Book
Nature had not dealt kindly with Little Willie. In his stunted body, half the size of normal men, is packed all the emot
It's A Mans Life
When Dave Smyth leaves the wharves to join the police force, his father accuses him of becoming a 'lackey of the capital
Plumage
The wayward son of a wealthy man is told that he will have to make his own way in the world. He responds by going into b
The Victim
Policewoman Margaret Stewart tries to help a young woman who is emotionally disturbed as a result of being criminally as
The Price
Ricky Peel escapes from jail and, with the help of some criminal associates, threatens a private detective. Sen. Det. Ba
Farewell Little Chicago
A man who has publicly criticised the Yarra Central police is charged with an offence. He then alleges that one of the d
Decoy
Sgt. Macleod is offered a well paid job back in Scotland. He is considering the offer when Vickers asks him to stand in
It's The Little Things
Life for Vic Tomasetti is hard, frustrating and lightened only by the love of his retarded daughter, Lisa, a girl totall
The Losers
Rod Irving, just released from prison, is confronted by Ike Vaughan, the criminal who helped put him there. Rod wants to
The Comedian
Vince Perry thinks his jokes are funny, but he cannot see that they often cause a great deal of trouble and distress. Ya
The Colonel's Boy
Tim Gardner has had all the advantages; rich parents, good school, the lot. But he has chosen a life of crime. His young
The Web
An assault between two girls on a street leads to the Yarra Central police unravelling a tangled web when a middle-aged
Social Climber
Two young baby-sitters throw a party in a rich client's home. They strike trouble, but in doing so they give the Yarra C
Cocktails At 10:15
Master criminal Lesley Fisher becomes involved in a vicious underworld vendetta. Police investigations lead to a surpris
Hush-a-bye
Ray Hubbard is studying to get through university, but when his girlfriend becomes pregnant the only solution seems to b
Cash and Carry
Two men and a woman comprise a gang of thieves stealing cash from retailers in the fruit and vegetable trade. Yarra Cent
The Crush
A night club comedian faces a personal crisis when his broken marriage catches up with him after 14 years in the shape o
Where's Lefty?
Some attitudes towards Aboriginals are re-evaluated when 'Lefty' Cooper, an Aboriginal contender for the lightweight box
Mr. Fifty Percent
The Yarra Central police are faced with an outbreak of well-planned thefts with no recovery of the stolen goods. Third-r
The Great Bank Robbery
A confidence trickster tells the Yarra Central police that a young English migrant is planning a bank robbery. The pligh
The Word of a Lady
Doreen Walsh, wife of a former detective, claims that she has been attacked and raped by three men. During investigation
Fizz
Herb Doherty, who has a string of minor convictions to his name and is known as a trouble-maker, witnesses a smash-and-g
La Truffa
A cruel swindle is played on the local Italian community, and the police investigation impacts on a domestic crisis with
A Good Man Gone
Yarra Central police launch an intensive search when Constable Kevin Dwyer disappears while pursuing a car following a s
The Desecration
During an investigation into the violent and apparently senseless desecration of a Catholic church, Yarra Central police
Mother's Image
Mrs. Maguire is a successful business woman and charity worker. However, a street accident leads to a complex investigat
The Unwanted
While investigating three assaults on a young girl, Yarra Central police are faced with several other problems, includin
Marvels of Reproduction
Alf Clark and his pregnant wife Jill are in partnership with her idealistic brother in a counterfeiting racket. Problems
A Bit of Culture
A local art festival uncovers a raft of problems for the police of Yarra Central. At the centre of the trouble is Arthur
Johnny Reb
A man becomes rebellious when questioned about his driving, taking a stand on principle against what he sees as an injus
The Tangled Web
Investigations into a series of safe breakings uncover an unexpected romantic but illegal entanglement when police disco
The Big Bloke
Yarra Central police contend with a bank hold-up and a bizarre confidence trick involving the freezing of dead bodies. S
My Mate Death
While serving a short sentence for theft, young and impressionable Malcolm Tanner formed a hero-worshipping friendship w
Free the Queen
Yarra Central police face a crime following a 20-year-old pattern. Investigations lead them to master criminal 'Chalky'
The Emerging Man
John Anderson, a neurotic young camera enthusiast, unwittingly becomes a key figure in a police search for a couple of j
The Handicapper
Yarra Central police investigate threatening letters and attempts to injure a leading professional jockey.
Closed Doors
A young girl, Tina Findlay, is caught shoplifting, and Policewoman Margaret Stewart probes her background to find a reas
Message Intercepted
Yarra Central police, who rely heavily on radio communication with D-24, face problems when two criminals steal a police
There Goes Betty Seymour
An American migrant woman who is homesick has a breakdown and becomes dangerously violent. The plight of her family is w
The Prisoners
While on holidays, Det. Peters gets married in rather rushed circumstances - he was tricked into the marriage by a pregn
Brother Animal
Feelings of hatred and fear run high in the Yarra Central district when a number of young children are molested by an un
A Key to Paradise
Persistence by Const. Dwyer in checking details following a minor car accident leads the Yarra Central police on to the
A Special Occasion
While investigating a series of daring robberies, Yarra Central police are confronted with some surprising characters -
Mad Monaghan
Sen. Det. Banner and the Yarra Central police face death when they investigate a seemingly minor complaint about the beh
Man From Lightning Ridge
Ex-criminal Sam Breen returns to Melbourne with a small fortune in opals that he mined at Lightning Ridge. When the opal
Payroll
Yarra Central police receive a series of false tips about a planned city payroll robbery, while also dealing with Hayden
A Gathering of the Clan
Police keep watch on a group of criminals planning a daring and unusual robbery but they disappear when the robbery is i
Elizabeth the Third
Daniel Castle, a timid Englishman, leaves his domineering wife Elizabeth and the shop they own in London, taking money f
Smiler
Bob 'Smiler' Suttle is a 40-year-old policeman and is still a constable. His resentment leaves him open to a bribery att
Wednesday's a Quiet Night
A husband and wife’s drunken brawl, Banner's search for a man who mutilated a prostitute, and a young boy who wanders
For Better, For Worse
Yarra Central police contend with a professional burglar operating in their district who is proving to be most elusive.
The Recruit
Constable George Bell, an enthusiastic new recruit, tests the patience of his colleagues with his habit of rushing into
Three Man Trick
Policewoman Stewart tries to apprehend a bag-snatcher and is helped by a man who identifies himself as Larry Webster, an
Drop-Out
A vicious assault on a prostitute leads Yarra Central detectives into an investigation of prostitution in the district,
I Thought I'd Met 'Em All
Trevor Clark is suspected of being a 'Peeping Tom' when he is rejected by his girlfriend. Investigating the case, Yarra
Separation
A young girl and her separated parents become the victims when an overbearing mother-in-law takes their affairs into her
Running Sheet
Yarra Central police have to deal with a mysterious shop breaker and a lonely widower. Det. Peters' police duties are af
A Trip to the City
A man who has always lived in the bush visits the city and takes strong exception to the vice he considers is prevalent
Pratfall
Will 'Duff-Duff' Duffy, a clown who specialises in trick falls, and Hugo Smith, a criminal with a child-like personality
Point of View
An investigation into homosexual activity in Yarra Central leads to the discovery of a number of unusual burglaries.
Gaolbird
Yarra Central police investigate a payroll robbery with some very unusual features that almost has them stumped.
Dark Afternoon
A young country girl tries to set herself up as a prostitute in the city. She falls prey to a vice operator who sets up
The Luck of the Irish
Police at Yarra Central become involved in a robbery and an illicit stills racket, and all their investigations take the
One Thing at a Time
While dealing with a teenage shoplifter, Policewoman Stewart experiences a frightening ordeal when they are held by a da
Stream Of Conscience
A woman's anti-pollution campaign against a manufacturing company helps to uncover theft and corruption within the firm.
Everyone Loves A Prang
Yarra Central police investigate a feud between rival tow-truck services which threatens to erupt into violence.
As The Crow Flies
A tough stand-over group runs a prostitution racket utilising drugs and abduction. Policewoman Margaret Stewart finds he
The Monkey Chased The Weasel
Lisa Clark, a doctor's wife, becomes an addict after her husband introduces her to drugs. Investigating a house breaking
Command Performance
A young constable is savagely attacked and seriously injured by five youths. The Yarra Central police put on a 'command
Visitors From Hong Kong
Investigations into the theft of valuable but difficult to unload electronic equipment result in Yarra Central detective
So, It's A Living
Con-man Jimmy Harrison and his girlfriend turn to burglary, which spells disaster for his two young accomplices and an e
The Infiltrator
When the driver of an interstate gang is arrested, Yarra Central police see their chance to smash the racket by having D
Big Man, Little Man
Two men of short stature - one a notorious criminal who exploits his build to his own advantage, the other a young misfi
Conspiracy
Det. Sgt. Vickers believes that Sen. Det. Banner's personal feelings may have impaired his judgement when Banner makes a
Could You Speak A Little Louder?
When radio talk-back announcer John Drew draws attention to a gang of car thieves operating in Yarra Central, his wife i
False Alarm
While police investigate a series of armed robberies, a young accountant tries to help his wife by giving police wrong i
The Return Of John Kelso
Yarra Central detectives investigate a brutal assault after John Kelso, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence, is
Who Needs Enemies?
Blind barrister Jessica Reynolds is persecuted by an unknown intruder.
The I.O.U.
An escaped convict goes into hiding in Yarra Central, holding a young girl as hostage.
Who Cares?
The search for the missing son of an important local man reveals a strange psychotic personality.
They Walk The Night
Yarra Central police face a difficult task when the victim of a vicious assault is reluctant to give information against
Bang, Bang, You're Dead
A bomb explodes in Yarra Central. Suspicion narrows down to a maniac who has escaped from jail, a thief, and a layabout
Be Good, Sweet Maid
A young university student reports to police that she has been raped. A young man is charged, then additional informatio
No Short Cuts
An overworked detective, Barry Maguire, is transferred to Yarra Central on temporary duty and tries too hard to convict
Now One With The Bride
A young man's bucks party is raided when the best man introduces a pornographic film to the festivities. When Yarra Cent
Run For Cover
Leo Morrison escapes from prison to prevent his girlfriend marrying someone else, but his plans undergo a change when he
Handsome Harry
Police investigate an attempted murder complaint and discover that a middle-aged veterinary surgeon has bigamously marri
One Small Step
A shop break-in interrupted by Const. Dwyer leads to a serious family altercation involving the police.
Live Bait
As Yarra Central police tighten the net around a man wanted for savagely attacking several women, Policewomen Diane Webs
The War Is Over
A writer of threatening letters, a stand over merchant and the widow of an old wartime mate cause problems for Det. Sgt.
Jellyfingers
Charlie Clarke turns to safe blowing to raise money after having his marriage proposal refused by his lady friend. Matte
There Goes The Neighbourhood
Attacks on women in a Yarra Central street upset neighbourhood relations, and the prime suspect is a man recently releas
Last Of The Independents
A family of criminals discover that Arthur Mitchell mints his own coins to supplement his pension. To muscle in on the r
Grub Stake
Two amiable swindlers cause Yarra Central police chaos with a series of clever con tricks.
Bent Law
Det. Peters is having some personal problems due to his impending divorce, and the Yarra Central police have to investig
You Couldn't Meet A Nicer Bloke Than Dennis When He's Sober
Det. Peters, concerned about his divorce, decides to resign from the force. He then meets up with Denis Marshall, an alc
Small Fry
Carol Hayes is prepared to break the law in order to keep 7-year-old Ronnie whom she has been caring for. The child belo
You Can't Trust Anybody
A series of expert safe breakings leads the Yarra Central detectives into an industrial espionage plot.
Collision
Sgt. Scotty Macleod is looking forward to Christmas until he encounters a drunk-driving accident for which he feels part
The Clean Skins
While investigating the background of a young man involved in a car crash, Det. Banner comes across clues indicating tha
No Hard Feelings
Const. George Bell returns to Yarra Central for another spell of temporary duty, and once again his enthusiasm and eager
A Continental Gentleman
A European paymaster is implicated in a payroll robbery, with tragic results. The Yarra Central police find that prejudi
Once Bitten
Jim O'Brien is released on parole after serving 18 months of a long jail term. His homecoming is marred by treachery and
Pigs Is Pigs
Constable Dwyer attempts to establish a youth club for delinquent kids, and becomes involved with the theft of some powe
The Man Who Dug His Own Grave
Police informer Sammy Goodall finds his life is threatened by criminal associates in the Melbourne underworld.
To Bribe Or Twist
The local newspaper and the Yarra Central police become involved when a wealthy woman, the wife of a successful business
The Warder
A prison officer is reported missing. He is later found unconscious but unharmed, and police investigate a possible case
Man's Only A Battler
Constable Dwyer orders Barry Ward, a young owner-driver, to have his truck made roadworthy within five days. But when Ba
Plain Rosy
Dad
A Place Of My Own
Rogue's Gallery
I'm Going To Smash Something Everyday
You Think You've Got Troubles
Finders Keepers
Butcher, Baker, Troublemaker
Herbie
You Can't Win 'Em All
The Electro Static Organ Revitaliser
A Nice Safe Job
A Waste Of Time
All Women Are Liars
Cry of Vengeance
Only A Twenty-Two
Come The Revolution
For The Love Of Money
One More War
Birds Of A Feather
Andrew Shannon
Hide And Seek
Natural Victim
When In Rome
A Bad Lot
The Oracle
Room For Danger
Trap For Young Players
Senior Stewart
Flight Plan
Come Play With Me
Big Bad John
The Empty Hand
Afraid Of The Dark
An Honest Sale
Keep Running
A Few Hours Of Freedom
Two Pot Screamer
Simon Says
Take Over
Travelling Man
The Monkey Game
Today is Eagle Day
The Manner to Which
Three Mouths to Feed
Once a Crim
The Last Bet
Life at the Bottom
A Wild, Wild Rose
The Grasshoppers
The Ninth Life
A Matter of Survival
Isabella
Sweet Kid, Good Family
Inside Information
Too Late for Tears
You Never Forget the First Time
And Pigs Can Fly
Voice of the Gun
A Cry of Fear
Rules of the Game
Blood Brothers
The Toffee Apple Man
Waste Ground
Dear John
The Lock
Petty Cash
The Best We Know
Standover
When I'm Sixty Four
Don't Ask Me
Willie
My Pretty Maid
Damsel In Distress
Bella
Young Hennessey
The Criminal Type
Fear Street
You Do Your Best
Hit Run
Backlash
Triangle
Talk Back
In At The Kill
The Slasher
Charity Affair
The Munich Job
Approach With Caution
Emperor Craig
An Eye For An Eye
For My Next Trick
All For One
The Battle Of Waterloo Street
Friends And Neighbours
Parable
Mad About The Boy
The Tribunal
Baxter's Son
Nobody Cares
The Man In The Saville Row Suit
The Senator's Wife
Maria
Jo
Sergeant Banner
Goodbye Charlie
None So Blind
Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness
Open Season
The Professionals
Now Be A Good Boy
Rag Doll
A Cry In The Dark
We've Made It, We're Rich
The Vigil
Eye Witness
Hello Stranger
A Touch Of Art
The Driver's All Mine
A Cry Of Wolf
The Last Of The 78's
The Woman From Poland
Why Can't He Leave Me Alone?
Lonely Hearts
Fair Cop
Billy's Choice
Middle Man
Sat'dee Arvo
For Old Crime's Sake
Man Of Substance
I Was Calling Him Bogey
Dying Deposition
Easy Mark
Time Payment
Shadows
The Lame Ducks
Unfit To Plead
A Couple Of Mates
Every Sheila's Dream
Nicky
What Will My Friends Say?
A Bird In The Hand
Two Hours Of Madness
No Prize For Second
The Fanatic
The Vickers Way
Take No For An Answer
The World Belongs To The Young
The Daughters Of Man
A Civil Question
The Human Factor
Life's A Gamble
Something To Live Up To
Little Raver
Big Fish, Small Fry
Just For Kicks
Tell Me Your Troubles, My Friend
Rubber Bunny
Check, Check, Check
A Sense Of Duty - part one
A Sense Of Duty - part two
Once Upon A Time
Dead Fall
When Pride Takes Precedence
Friends, "Who Needs 'Em?"
Horrie And Charlie
1956 And All That
Agnes Triumphant
His Word Against Mine
Today Ends At Dawn
