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Underbelly Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
The Black Prince
Tue, Feb 12, 200855 mins
The Black Prince is the first episode of the 13-episode mini series which tells the story of the notorious gangland war, which occurred in Melbourne from 1995 until 2004. This first episode is based around underworld figure Alphonse Gangitano, who committed the first murder, which essentially started the nine-year gangland war, which ended up costing over 30 lives...
Episode 2
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
55 mins
Convinced that Jason Moran was involved with Alphonse Gangitano in the nightclub assault, Detective Steve Owens tricks Jason's driver, Carl Williams, into revealing that he did indeed ferry Jason to and from the scene. Carl Williams takes the first steps towards building his own empire. The police are determined to crack the "Carlton Crew" crime gang.
Episode 3
I Still Pray
55 mins
Brothers Jason and Mark Moran decide that the Carlton Crew needs to be pulled into the 21st Century. The Moran brothers do a deadly deal to expand their empire while Carl Williams starts his illegal dealings - in direct competition with Jason Moran. As tensions increase, the police convince a young mother to testify in a murder trial - with tragic results. Carl Williams meets the love of his life, Roberta.
Episode 4
Cocksure
43 mins
Carl Williams is caught double-crossing the Moran brothers. Meanwhile, the underworld is in uproar over the mystery source of cheap drugs. Adding to the tension, a kidnap goes from farce to disaster when nobody wants to pay the victim's ransom. The police have a surprise breakthrough in their assault case against Jason Moran.
Episode 5
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
43 mins
Carl Williams starts his deadly revenge on the Carlton Crew, and increases his grip over the Melbourne crime world. Meanwhile, Mark Moran takes control of the family business while his brother Jason is in jail. Detective Steve Owen is determined to prove Carl Williams is involved in Mark's murder.
Episode 6
Luv U 4 Eva
42 mins
A charming thug, Benji Veniaman, is hired to execute Mark Moran's killer. But when Benji is insulted by the Carton Crew, he forms a dangerous friendship with their rival, Carl Williams. Steve and Jacqui's police instincts are tested when they try to disprove a killer's alibi. The police realise there's a monster on the loose when a criminal is shot dead multiple times.
Episode 7
Wise Monkeys
44 mins
Carl Williams is ordered to stand trial on drugs charges and is held remanded in custody, leaving his business in the care of his very Pregnant wife Roberta Williams. Andrew "Benji" Veniamin's bond strengthens with the Williams Family. Paul "PK" Kallipolitis meets his fate, Whilst Elsewhere a love triangle has formed between two rivals, Nik "The Bulgarian'' Radev and Tony Mokbel, over Mark Moran's ex-mistress Danielle McGuire.
Episode 8
Earning a Crust
42 mins
The Gangland War intensifies as Carl Williams walks free on account of Police tainted evidence, around the same time Jason Moran finishes his sentence. Mario Condello expands his loan sharking, whilst Andrew 'Benji' Veniamins loyalties are tested when Jason Moran inquires about a contact on Carl Williams, who in turn puts a bounty on the head his arch enemy, Jason Moran. The 'Jacks' form special taskforce 'Purana' as the body count rises...
Episode 9
Suffer the Children
43 mins
Jason Moran returns from self-imposed exile, determined to destroy his rival Carl Williams. Death stalks a children's football match. Taskforce Purana finally gets the resources it needs to defeat the criminals. With Benji under constant police surveillance, Carl is forced to find a new accomplice. Carl and Roberta celebrate their daughter's christening with a lavish party.
Episode 10
Scratched
43 mins
Carl Williams is now the undisputed king of the underworld, confident he can get away with murder. The police make the first major breakthrough in their investigations - but are they too late to prevent another death? Meanwhile, Benji's relationship with Carl and Roberta becomes increasingly personal.
Episode 11
Barbarians at the Gate
43 mins
Carl uses his high media profile to accuse Detective Steve Owen of corruption. When Graham "Munster" Kinniburgh is gunned down, Mick Gatto tries to convince Carl Williams to end the gangland war. Benji Veniamin agrees to kill his former mentor Mick Gatto, but it's Gatto who lives to tell the tale. Carl and Roberta are rocked by the death of their closest friend. Is this the beginning of the end for Carl?
Episode 12
Best Laid Plans
43 mins
Lew Caine vows to avenge his best mate Benji's death, but can he trust his new colleagues? Lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's plans for a romantic future are shattered when her lover is killed. Taskforce Purana finally gets the upper hand in their investigations.
Episode 13
Team Purana
44 mins
While Carl Williams plots to murder Mario Condello, the last man standing, Mario is busy conspiring to kill Carl - unaware that his chosen gunman is a Purana plant. Meanwhile Purana detectives are working hard to convince Carl's former hit team, Mr T and Mr L, now locked up in maximum security, to roll over and testify against him. At the eleventh hour Purana officers led by Steve Owen swoop on Carl's latest crop of hired guns, then Mario, and finally Carl himself. Two murders have been prevented, the conspirators arrested and Carl taken off the street. After nine years the gangland war is over.
