Episodes
The Crossing
January 22, 1974
Homicide detectives have to cope with a group of unruly girls at a mission following an apparently unmotivated bashing.
Jingles
January 29, 1974
Detectives investigate the murder of a roustabout at a once prosperous travelling carnival.
A Crime Against Nature
February 5, 1974
Homicide detectives come up against some startling attitudes when a homosexual is bashed and killed. The victim's lover becomes a suspect when they find incriminating letters written to the dead man.
A Thing of the Past
February 12, 1974
A suburban policeman comes into conflict with the Homicide squad when he conducts his own investigation of a murder.
Just Good Friends
February 19, 1974
The dramatic death of an American business tycoon takes the Homicide squad to a luxurious penthouse suite and presents a problem for Sen. Det. Phil Redford.
Cowboy Billy Day
February 26, 1974
When Billy Day and his pregnant wife Daphne visit Melbourne to exhibit their prize bull at the Royal Agricultural Show, they accidentally become involved with some bank robbers.
Jill the Ripper
March 5, 1974
A sudden spate of vicious attacks on lone women has the Homicide squad working round the clock.
Otto
March 12, 1974
Homicide detectives are baffled by the discovery of two bodies in the snow at the Mount Buller ski resort.
As Simple as A.B.Z.
March 19, 1974
A strip club murder involving several eminent businessmen spells trouble for private investigator Michael Ryan.
Bill
April 2, 1974
Some nasty remarks about Australian Rules football lead to what police believe is a nasty but simple bashing.
Shut Your Mouth and You'll Catch No Flies
April 9, 1974
A killer avoids arrest by terrorising people with evidence against him.
Running Jack
April 16, 1974
The investigation of a seaman's death provides Senior Detective Redford with a novel experience.
Angel
April 23, 1974
Angel Brewer, believed to be a simple country girl who moved to the city to be a model, is found dead in the bay. The case involves an investigation into prostitution, and shatters a father's illusions about his daughter.
Twelve Bar Blues
April 30, 1974
A former jazz trumpeter, now a derelict, overhears a plot to blow up a boat and its owner.
I Keep Going Back to Be Certain
May 7, 1974
Homicide detectives find there is more than meets the eye when three youths rape a young girl who claims one of them tried to kill her. Investigations get complex when one of the youths is missing, and police suspect his father killed him.
Time and Tide
May 14, 1974
Insp. Lawson visits Sydney for a conference and becomes involved in a murder investigation when the local police find a body floating in the harbour. Lawson comes into conflict with Sgt. Jack Beck on the use of firearms in crime prevention.
Penelope
May 21, 1974
A drunken assault and the disappearance of two young girls leads to tragedy.
An Axe for Tommy
May 28, 1974
While investigating the murder of a petty criminal, the Homicide Squad faces opposition from his young son, who blatantly accuses his mother of the crime.
Final Sunday
June 4, 1974
In an endeavour to better his life and provide for his wife, a factory worker is forced to resort to violence and crime.
The Artful Dodger
June 11, 1974
The husband of a nagging woman sees his opportunity to get some money and escape.
Welcome to Mayfield
June 18, 1974
A wall of silence meets Homicide detectives when they arrive in the little township of Mayfield to investigate the brutal murder of a truck driver.
You've Got to Do Something
June 25, 1974
A drug pusher is murdered at a beach house party. The Homicide squad find their investigations are hampered by three bikies, a father whose loyalty is tested, and a step-son who has something to hide.
The Shooting of Jimmy Lines
July 2, 1974
Homicide detectives investigate a case of mistaken identity when a man is murdered whose name is similar to that of the intended victim.
No Rhyme or Reason
July 9, 1974
When Snr. Const. Alan Reed is shot and blinded for life, the task faced by the Homicide squad when they move into a small country town to apprehend the man responsible is not an easy one.
Yesterday's News
July 16, 1974
Clarrie Lucas is a hard-bitten reporter who has seen it all. When his newspaper journalist mate Len Condon is shot dead, he attempts to solve the crime on his own.
Slow Fuse
July 23, 1974
Racial fights erupt when a wealthy Italian is killed in a blast.
Tom Mitchell's Money Box
July 30, 1974
Investigations take the Homicide squad to Tasmania after a milk bar proprietor and his wife are robbed and murdered.
You Hear About The Slasher
August 6, 1974
A psychopath who kills derelicts is at large and detectives are hard pressed in their endeavour to capture him.
The Chaff Bandits
August 20, 1974
The Homicide squad are called behind the scenes of horse racing when they become involved in the investigation of the murder of a stable hand.
The Transhipment
August 27, 1974
A visiting American policeman and a junkie murdered in Canberra suddenly tie in, and the Homicide squad find themselves on a trail that crosses state boundaries in search not only of a murderer, but also an international drug ring.
Brotherhood of Man
September 3, 1974
When a cripple at a sheltered workshop is murdered, detectives discover a connection between the dead man and a recent art robbery.
Stand in for Terror
September 10, 1974
Homicide detectives are confronted with a difficult case when a homicidal maniac escapes from a prison farm and heads for Melbourne in search of a former girlfriend.
The Fellas Send Their Regards
September 17, 1974
Things become complicated when a Homicide detective finds himself personally involved in a murder investigation.
The Fireworks Man
September 24, 1974
Kenny Sutton murders his wife, steals some explosives and takes a hostage as he heads towards the city to stage his own fireworks display at the Moomba Festival.
The Graduation of Tony Walker
October 1, 1974
An examination of some of the factors which contribute to one of the most serious forms of violent crime - unmotivated bashings. Tony Walker is bored, frustrated and, like thousands of other Australian youths, destined for trouble.
Moon Shadow
October 8, 1974
When two young people are murdered, an old eccentric gives the Homicide squad a hard time and confuses their case.
Coup De Grace
October 15, 1974
Could this be Inspector Lawson's first unsolved murder? The squad seem to think so when a much-liked elderly member of the community is murdered.
The Last Season
October 22, 1974
While investigating a shooting at a large sheep station. Sen. Det. Deegan befriends young Kenny, son of Ross Bullen, owner of the station. The peace is shattered when Barry Lewis arrives to make life unpleasant for Prue Fletcher.
Running Nowhere
October 29, 1974
A British couple who were successful diamond robbers are discovered living in Australia after the murder of their friend. There is a race to find them between the underworld and the police.
