Episodes
Pilot
February 12, 1987
Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
Win Some, Lose Some
February 19, 1987
Rafferty's estranged wife Joanne arrives in Sydney to discuss a few things and he is anxious. Meanwhile, Paulyne has a crisis of conscience when she has to act for a man in an assault case.
Truth to Tell
February 26, 1987
Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
The Free Life
March 5, 1987
Rafferty is angry when a drugs case he was listed to deal with is suddenly moved to another court and confronts the Chief Magistrate about the matter.
The Women
March 12, 1987
Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us
March 19, 1987
Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
Sin with Gold
March 26, 1987
Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
Looking Good
April 2, 1987
Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
Reason to Believe
April 9, 1987
A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
Mates and Brothers
April 16, 1987
An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
Sticks
April 23, 1987
Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
Stray Cat
April 30, 1987
A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
Invasion of Privacy
May 7, 1987
Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
Rafferty and the Rough Diamond
May 14, 1987
Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
Public Image
May 21, 1987
Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
