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Blue Heelers Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
42 Episodes 1996 - 1996
Episode 1
Once Only Withdrawal: Part 1
42 mins
Bush fires are raging all around and the police are trying to inform the local community and stumble across an armed robbery. One suspect is caught, and he forces the police to take him to the unfinished and evacuated hospital. But he has a plan and the everyone there is in danger. However, Maggie stumbles in on what's happening, but the phone lines are down, so she is on her own.
Episode 2
Once Only Withdrawal: Part 2
43 mins
Continuing the drama at the hospital. It's all change as the police are alerted and so are the criminals, when Maggie's cover is blown. This hostage situation has just gotten worse, but how can Tom Croydon and his officers solve this dangerous crisis?
Episode 3
Second Innings
44 mins
Everyone is hyped up about an upcoming local cricket match. A star player for Mount Thomas however gets into involved in a car accident, which leads to a theft of his parent's butcher's shop and his family problems spill out over the police force.
Episode 4
Spider Man
46 mins
When a child is found dead and then the circumstances reveal it was no accident, this affects Nick very deeply. An unsavoury suspect toys with the police and then another child goes missing. But things are going to get much worse for the police.
Episode 5
Day of Reckoning
44 mins
At the Coroner's Inquest, Nick learns that he is the prime suspect in the death of a suspected child killer who died at the station while in Nick's custody. With Jerome Pride as Vince Platt, John Arnold as Bernard Ritter, Kevin Hopkins as Detective Sergeant Lazar, Brett Swain as Senior Detective Halliday, Chris Davis as Michael Curtis, Jan Frazer as Coroner, Nicolas Kadmos as Pathologist, Kerreen Ely Harper as Mrs Singer, Craig Woolridge as Mr Singer, Graham Dow as Ernie Pringle, Anthony Horton as Fingerprint expert, Susannah Hardy as Clerk.
Episode 6
Sex and Death
44 mins
When the Heelers are called out to a nasty road accident they are shocked to discover that one of the injured is Adam Cooper. What exactly was he doing in a car that appeared to have been drag racing and what else is he hiding from them? With Raelee Hill as Jamie Bennett, Nick Waters as Inspector Faulkner, Benjamin-Grant Mitchell as Troy Keogh, Keir Saltmarsh as Snr Sgt John Hawkins, Terry Gill as Clive Adamson, Craig Goddard as Tony D'Angelo, Susan J. Arnold as Stella Downer, Justin Anderson as Delivery Boy.
Episode 7
Not in My Backyard
43 mins
Plans to build a high-security prison for the criminally insane in the area have the locals up in arms. Tensions in the community run high and the local cops are accused of colluding with the demonstrators. With Reg Evans as Keith Purvis, Karen Davitt as Zoe Hamilton, Nick Waters as Inspector Faulkner, Beverley Evans as Harriet, Greg Saunders as Pete, Terry Brittingham as Andy, Tim Hughes as Laszlo, Trevor Welsh as Rent-A-Mob-Leader, Catherine Milte as Nurse, Judy Stolfo as Denise, Mark Crocker as Cameraman.
Episode 8
All Part of the Service
44 mins
Tom creates a monster when he encourages an elderly, civic-minded school crossing supervisor and has to deal with explosive consequences. Wayne becomes involved with a local schoolteacher after her son goes missing. With Graham Dow as Ernie Pringle, Frances O'Connor as Gabe Greenway, Chris Lyons as Ben Greenway, Tess Mornane as Susannah Greenway, Nik Barker as Austin Blair, Justin D'Orazio as Tony Castel, Stuart Baker as Richo, Lisa Heenan as Mrs Castel, Carole Browne as Mrs Pringle, Nikita Plummer as Jenny.
Episode 9
Dog Days
44 mins
There's a sheep killer in the area and fingers are pointing at local dogs, Tom's included. With rumours about the mythical Mt Thomas Puma wandering the countryside, the Mt. Thomas cops are determined to hunt down the animal responsible. Meanwhile, Wayne plays the field at home.
Episode 10
An Act of Random Violence
42 mins
Wayne's life is in danger when a violent criminal escapes from prison and heads for Mt. Thomas. With Frances O'Connor as Gabe Greenway, Anthony Lawrence as Joe Kenny, Chris Lyons as Ben Greenway, Michael Veitch as Det. Sgt. Daryl Darcy, Trudy Hellier as Lynette Buckley, Will Deumer as Brian Kenny, Tess Mornane as Susannah Greenway, Bayard Templin as Keith Kenny, Brett Arico as Colin Kenny, Luke Anderson as Trent Kenny, Mary-Maude Marschall as Grandma Kenny.
Episode 11
Unfinished Business
43 mins
Wayne's death upsets the police officers of Mt Thomas deeply - as does their exclusion from the funeral service at the request of his parents. The discovery of a stolen watch among Wayne's possessions forces the Heelers to clear their dead colleague's name.
Episode 12
Happy Families
42 mins
Maggie celebrates her 25th birthday but the fallout from a drug bust threatens to tear her family apart. Tom receives a surprise visitor at the station. With Dennis Miller as Pat Doyle, Nick Waters as Faulkner, Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Terry Serio as Mick Doyle, David Wenham as Robbie Doyle, Alexandra Sangster as Anna Croydon, Rhys Muldoon as Geoff Grimshaw, Marie Trevor as Lila Clegg, Anne Maloney as Amanda, Colin Duckworth as Tibor Kerenyi, Debra Low as Suzie Kerenyi, Nick Carrafa as Anthony Kelvin.
Episode 13
Priorities
44 mins
Stories of two cars, two babies and Gary, who wants to join the police force but is sent with a flea in his ear by Inspector Faulkner, who just doesn't seem to fully understand the needs of country policing. And there's a stolen car with a baby in the back that's missing.
Episode 14
A Fair Crack of the Whip: Part 1
43 mins
Wayne's replacement finally arrives in Mt Thomas, just in time to help the Heelers deal with a rodeo cowboy who seems to be sending his young son out to steal for him. Tom anxiously awaits the birth of his first grandchild. With Frankie J Holden as Jack Woodley, Alexandra Sangster as Anna Croydon, Andrew Blackman as Joel Willis, Jeffrey Walker as Rowdy Willis, Helen Trenos as Celia Donald, Karen Davitt as Dr Zoe Hamilton, Suzi Dougherty as Kelly Hayden, Pepe Trevor as Maria, David Mellatti as Gary Malloy, Norma Brown as Mrs Bell, Neville Stonehouse as Dave, Taylor Dow as Baby Croydon, Max Crosby as Baby Croydon, Axl Taylor as Len the Barman.
Episode 15
A Fair Crack of the Whip: Part 2
44 mins
PJ and Jack Woodley are at odds over how to handle the case of an elderly police widow who is the victim of a vicious assault. With Frankie J Holden as Jack Woodley, Andrew Blackman as Joel Willis, Rachel Blakely as Gina Belfanti, Suzi Dougherty as Kelly Hayden, Jeffrey Walker as Rowdy Willis, Jason Clarke as Dean Crocker, Margaret Ricketts as Edith Fleming, Pepe Trevor as Maria, Carolyn Bock as Judy Stewart.
Episode 16
Under Pressure
45 mins
When a shearing competition goes horribly wrong, PJ starts his own investigation and his results lead him to the conclusion that his new partner, Jack, planted evidence. The search is on for a name for Anna Croydon's baby. With Frankie J Holden as Jack Woodley, Alexandra Sangster as Anna Croydon, Anne Phelan as Jeannie O'Dwyer, Scott Major as Andy Sexton, Mike Bishop as Davo Davidson, Ross Williams as Joe Shaw, Fred Barker as Frank Wade, Craig Fisher as Wes, Elly Varrenti as Elaine Cox, Geoff Brooks as Mungo.
Episode 17
Fight Dirty
44 mins
Maggie is set to prosecute the Dean Crocker case but PJ has doubts about the investigation and is forced to make a difficult choice when he finds proof that Jack has falsified evidence. Adam and Jack investigate a series of pump thefts. With Frankie J Holden as Jack Woodley, Jason Clarke as Dean Crocker, Carolyn Bock as Judy Stewart, Margaret Ricketts as Edith Fleming, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Humphrey Bower as Shane Sutcliffe, Fred Barker as Frank Wade, Jan Frazer as Jane Gray, John Jacobs as Benny Danders, Wayne Conley as Station Master, David Meadows as Blocker Waters, James McCrae as Farmer Redmond.
Episode 18
The Art of Deception
44 mins
The Mt. Thomas Festival of the Arts causes headaches for Tom and Chris. Nick attempts to break down the fence between two feuding neighbours and PJ searches for a grow op. With John Jacobs as Benny Danders, Vince D'Amico as George Katsoulis, Ben Thomas as Ross Danders, Annie Gagliardi as Helen Katsoulis, Christopher Milne as Patrick Munroe, Alexandra Sangster as Anna Croydon, Nield Schneider as Simon Brophy, Tobi Webster as Gary Brice, Eugenia Fragos as Roula Katsoulis, Simon Moody as Marijuana Grower, Russell Frost as Marijuana Grower, Taylor Dow as Baby Sam Croydon.
Episode 19
Old Sins, Long Shadows
43 mins
Maggie investigates a homicide on the sly, and Adam deals with a complaint from a high school principle about the circulation of pornographic material in the area. With Annie Jones as Angela Harrigan, Terry Kenwick as Clyde Harrigan, Bronwen F. Gault as Debbie Listwan, Marty Fields as Geoff Wiley, Kevin Hopkins as Detective Lazar, Richie Akers as Dave Thorn, Heath Campbell-McLean as Brendan Wiley, Robyn Bishop as Lyn Trebeck.
Episode 20
In Unity Is Strength
44 mins
Adam succumbs to the stress of the job when he and Nick discover the body of a teenage boy who died during a drunken dare. Following Chris' summary dismissal of her cellarman after complaints to the police of selling to minors, the rest of her staff at the pub go on strike. Nick runs in the election for the Police Association.
Episode 21
The Kremin Factor
42 mins
An old case of a 3 year-old who disappeared in the bush 18 years earlier resurfaces, when a young woman claims to be her. But is she who she says she is? Meanwhile, probationary constable Dash McKinley joins the Mount Thomas police force and she and Tom have run-ins from the first time they meet.
Episode 22
Shelter from the Storm
45 mins
Tom is faced with a dilemma when the attempted suicide of Clancy's mother places the future of her intellectually handicapped son in jeopardy. With Michael Isaacs as Clancy Freeman, Marjke Mann as Rachel Freeman, Alexandra Sangster as Anna Croydon, Karen Davitt as Dr Hamilton, Pepe Trevor as Maria Baker, Taylor Dow as Baby Sam, Brett Anderson as Stunt Driver Double, Ian Mall as Stunt Double.
Episode 23
The Principle of the Thing
44 mins
As the Heelers necessarily become involved with the discipline problems at the local high school, Tom realises that his own problems are nothing in comparison to those of the new school principal. Maggie hires a tutor after she is disappointed with her exam results.
Episode 24
Mind Games
44 mins
PJ and Maggie must examine the events of the past to solve an allegation of child abuse when a woman unleashes some recovered memories from her childhood. Dash and Adam work to identify an assault suspect with no clues other than a blind man's description of the offender.
Episode 25
Duty of Care
43 mins
A woman, her children and her boyfriend are living in a shack of a home. Dash gets more involved with the case as others don't like the new boyfriend, including the woman's ex and then incidents get more serious. There are then plenty of suspects, to the most serious incident of all.
Episode 26
Other People's Lives
44 mins
Maggie's deepening relationship with her university tutor creates sparks with PJ as they investigate the disappearance of a young ballet dancer. With Robert Morgan as Bruce Drummond, Glynis Ann Jones as Elaine Drummond, Melissa Gibson as Wendy Drummond, Suzy Cato as Louise Hatton, Simon Grey as Peter Hatton, Olivia Ramage as Selina Crichton, Geoff Paine as Roman Kellerman, Alan King as Det Barry Simpson, Caroline Henricks as 'Mack' McDermott, Axl Taylor as Len The Barman.
Episode 27
A Gift from God
44 mins
Tom suspects an itinerant water dowser of being responsible for a series of bashings, the latest which has put a paraplegic farmer in hospital. Little does Tom know, however, that the stranger is the father of Anna's baby. Adam makes a sacrifice for charity.
Episode 28
Waiting to Happen
44 mins
A road traffic accident affects Dash in more ways than just knowing the couple involved. Its also the reason why she still hasn't got her driving licence back yet. Nick helps her come to terms with this. PJ lashes out at what Maggie tells him, after he tries to handle this news and fails.
Episode 29
Bewitched
44 mins
Nick and Adam are called out when a group of wild-eyed religious bigots attack the home and property of full-time hairdresser and part-time witch, Siobhan Kennedy. PJ spills the beans about Roman but an investigation into the death of a clergyman's daughter leads Maggie to wonder how much he really knows.
Episode 30
Mudsticks
44 mins
Tom is looking to get his baby grandson into a nursery. Then, as injuries start occurring to toddlers there, the staff become the main focus. PJ is on holiday, so temporary Detective Johnny Kowlaski comes in as a replacement, but he will have an affect on Dash and Adam very quickly.
Episode 31
The Angels' Share
44 mins
A crime at a winery gives Johnny Kowalski the opportunity to make a move on Maggie. Meanwhile, Dash gets a humiliating rejection and Tom hears some news which gives him grave concerns for the safety of his missing daughter. With Jack Finsterer as Det. Const. Johnny Kowalski, Don Bridges as Charlie Clarke, George Fairfax as Franz Engel, Penelope Bartlau as Karen Engel, Phillip Parslow as Mark Engel, Jim Russell as Brian Dalgarno, David McLean as Steve Coppell, Donald Hirst as Bill Mowbray, Trevor Alexander as Leslie Stanford, Marnie Statkus as Lucy Fletcher, Audrey O'Carroll as Baby Sam, Lea Reid as Maggie Stunt Doubleo.
Episode 32
Something for Nothing
44 mins
A husband and wife go at it seemingly heading for divorce. Dash decides to buy the wife's car and has to ask for money, then gambles it away. Meanwhile Maggie and Dash spread a rumour about Detective Johnny Kowalski to pay him back for abuse and use of the local single women.
Episode 33
Winner Takes All
44 mins
A prestigious horse endurance race presents problems for the Heelers with both a saboteur and a thief on the loose. Dash and Maggie can't escape Johnny Kowalski's womanising and the team face PJ's return with mixed feelings. With Jack Finsterer as Det. Johnny Kowalski, Shanyn Asmar as Kirstin Vandenberg, Nicholas Bell as Ferdie Vandenberg, Rebecca MacAuley as Tanya Graham, Christopher Uhlmann as Richard Williams, Peter Stratford as David Lawrence, Axl Taylor as Len the barman, Helen Trenos as Celia Donald, Lea Reid as Rider Double, Russell Allan as Precision Driver, Roy Edmonds as Precision Driver.
Episode 34
I Spy
43 mins
PJ is back and takes a call from a 3 year-old who's mother is asleep and he can't wake her. His baby sister is also there and is running a fever. But can PJ and the Mount Thomas police force get to them, before the abusive boyfriend gets back?
Episode 35
Reality Bytes
44 mins
Adam and Dash are playing a computer game on a police computer and when they break it, they have to get it repaired. But they are about to be hacked and the hacker will sell police information, which will come full circle on the hacker, with tragic consequences.
Episode 36
In the Gun: Part 1
44 mins
A local bully is released from prison. He has no respect for the police or women, except his mother. But his mother is getting bashed by her husband and her boyfriend who live in the same house. If that wasn't complicated enough, all three men are going at it with each other and the police, all the time, with Mrs Darcy caught in the middle, and this will only end badly.
Episode 37
In the Gun: Part 2
44 mins
In the aftermath of the shooting, police shootings in the wider area come into question, along with a journalist who seems to be stirring the pot and PJ having to deal with what has happened; the Darcy family fill the TV news with accusations against the police and then a video surfaces of the incident which adds fuel to the flames.
Episode 38
Buck Naked
44 mins
Dash's brother is getting married. But his fiancée is about to mess things up and ask Dash to keep things quiet. But this marriage has three men wanting what's best for the bride, for all different reasons. So, what will Dash do about what she has seen and heard?
Episode 39
Friendly Fire
44 mins
An old friend of Nick's turns up. He's a practical joker and always full of ideas, but is here hosting a paint ball game for some corporate lawyers and he wants Nick to go into partnership with him. Then there is an accident and when a wife turns up and is given the brush off, Nick does not see the funny side, but is there something else going on?
Episode 40
Half a Second
44 mins
As the court has to decide on whether the earlier shooting of Mrs Darcy was lawful, a determined prosecutor quizzes all Mount Thomas police officers involved. They seem to help the prosecution more than helping one of their own, so its not looking good at all for one of them.
Episode 41
Miss Mount Thomas
44 mins
There's a beauty contest in Mount Thomas, but a contestant claims she is being stalked. With a photographer and local hunk as suspects, as well as the contestant herself, who is doing it and why? Incidents get more serious and the police have to investigate what exactly is going on and who the guilty party is.
Episode 42
Dead and Alive
43 mins
Dash's emotions are torn, when a kidney for her mum is made available, but where it comes from is tragic. Then a very nasty criminal gets taken into custody and will vanish with a hostage, a car and with the kidney inside, which is viable for only a few hours. It will be up to Dash to save it, but she is in a very dangerous position. For Tom, he is going to get more than one shock before the Christmas party looms, in this season finale.