Episodes
Mr. Spence
February 4, 1975
A harmless public servant with a problem, or a scheming killer? The Homicide detectives investigating a case have a decision to make to avert a tragedy.
Poker Face
February 11, 1975
An innocent birdwatcher leads the Homicide squad into the discovery of an illegal gaming house.
The Animal That Has To Be Fed
February 18, 1975
While chasing a truant schoolboy, a young policewoman comes across a torture chamber, and a case for the Homicide squad.
Snails for Dinner
February 25, 1975
Is Patrick O'Brien as respectable as he seems or are the threats to his life coming from someone who knows better?
Just Like Anyone Else
March 4, 1975
Because of the murder of a friend following a brutal attack, a young constable, a friend of Det. Deegan, is forced to choose between his marriage and his career.
Soldiering On
March 11, 1975
A war veteran misses the Anzac Day march, and the Homicide team take his behaviour into account when investigating the murder of a young man who is a confirmed pacifist.
The Hooker
April 1, 1975
When a callgirl is murdered, the Homicide squad enters the exciting world of boxing to investigate the case.
Surprising What People Can Do
April 8, 1975
Is a petty criminal as innocent as his wife maintains, or is he responsible for a brutal murder?
Brick Veneer
April 15, 1975
Homicide detectives discover more than gracious living behind the plush façade of a suburban estate. In the wealthy eastern suburbs a dentist is found dead on his sitting room floor and his wife and 14-year old son are missing.
A Nameless Grave
April 22, 1975
A confession from a dying woman, a pearl brooch and a bitter young criminal lead the Homicide Squad to a grisly discovery within the walls of Pentridge.
Thou Shalt Not Want
April 29, 1975
A young man goes beserk with a shotgun and leads the Homicide squad into the mysterious world of an unorthodox religious sect.
The Quiet Ones
May 6, 1975
A car crashed on a lonely road, but the Homicide squad have doubts that it was an accident.
The Last Bastion
May 13, 1975
A quiet elderly couple reluctantly become involved as witnesses in a brutal murder case, and withhold information from the police.
Do Us All a Favour
May 20, 1975
A brother and sister are gunned down hours before they are due to fly out of Melbourne. A key, a missing fur coat, a NSW payroll robbery and two brothers in the second-hand business are central to the investigation.
Speaking Ill of the Dead
May 27, 1975
The death of a prominent member of the community sets a puzzle for the Homicide squad.
Bomb
June 3, 1975
When a spate of bombings occur, Homicide detectives face a potentially disastrous situation. But when another bomb is found and defused, the contents provide them with a vital clue.
Pointing to the Moon
June 10, 1975
A brutal killer and master of martial arts is on the loose, and the Homicide squad must get to him before more people get harmed.
Don't Call Me Steve
June 17, 1975
When a solicitor is murdered, a schoolboy leads the Homicide detectives to a deserted cinema and a strange friendship.
Part of the Furniture
June 24, 1975
The wife of a leading gangster is shot, and reprisals risk developing into a gangland war. Was it calculated murder, or was the bullet meant for someone else?
The Egotist
July 1, 1975
A series of brutal attacks on women has the squad asking an urgent question: What makes a rapist tick?
Starring Joan Kendall
July 8, 1975
The Homicide squad are confronted by an agonising puzzle when a TV actress stabs her husband to death.
Rage
July 8, 1975
Random bashing or calculated murder? When a young writer comes under the scrutiny of the Homicide squad, the results are explosive.
Long Weekend
July 14, 1975
Youngsters learn that no one loses friends quicker than criminals on the run.
You Probably Won't Believe This, But...
July 15, 1975
The Homicide squad has found clues to a murder, but they can't find a body. After a bizarre search involving several tall stories and wild goose chases, Insp. Lawson is decidedly confused, and has no case.
The Life and Times of Tina Kennedy
July 22, 1975
Tina Kelly, daughter of Betty Kennedy, a pregnant, harassed, aggressive and downtrodden mother, is found to be dead on arrival at hospital, and the explanation for her fatal injuries do not satisfy the doctor.
Formula Five
July 29, 1975
A racing driver is killed while testing a new fuel injection device.
Rampage
August 5, 1975
Three brutal murders and a one-sided love affair combine to present an intriguing case for the Homicide squad.
A Quiet Place
August 12, 1975
Julie Edwards and her husband Grant are known as a happy, loving couple. But when Julie is shot while sketching in a cemetery, detectives uncover facts which make them doubt this description.
Hear No Evil
August 19, 1975
Is a prominent member of a City Council a straight forward honest man, or is he the instigator of a brutal murder and a savage bashing?
Charlie
August 26, 1975
A burglary occurs at the same time as the death of a very sick woman.
A Room for Improvement
September 2, 1975
A policeman is killed at a factory break-in, and Homicide detectives uncover a long running feud between an ex-criminal and a police sergeant.
Short Cut
September 9, 1975
Figure skater Heather Morton is strangled on deserted land near an ice skating rink. Detectives learn that Heather had loved and discarded many boyfriends, and many of these men hated her.
Gladstone Home For Wayward Girls
September 16, 1975
A few quiet days in the country turn into a nightmare for Danny Simmons when his aunt's maid is found poisoned outside his door. Soon, a similar attempt is made on his own life.
Dog Eat Dog
September 23, 1975
What was going to be just a robbery turns out being a lot more trouble than Sam Horton expected.
Don't Be Lonely
September 30, 1975
The Homicide detectives find themselves involved with a dating service when a body is found in scrubland.
When the Cat's Away
October 7, 1975
When a butcher's wife is found brutally stabbed to death her husband becomes the prime suspect.
Free Enterprise
October 14, 1975
When residents take action to stop redevelopment of their street, one of them is bashed so badly that she loses her baby. The father feels this is reason enough to take the law into his own hands.
Why All the Fuss
October 21, 1975
The squad investigates the eerie death of a homosexual.
Third Generation
October 22, 1975
A criminal comes to Melbourne to settle an old score, but is murdered in the process. His son then turns to crime to seek revenge.
Wipe-Out
October 28, 1975
A farmer is killed by a hitch-hiker, and police suspect an itinerant surfer. Homicide detectives have a difficult task searching for the killer along Victoria's surfing coastline with its many communities and remote beaches.
The Start of Something
November 4, 1975
A woman is murdered in the park. The squad are soon involved in a race to find the attacker, the victim's identity and the motive.
Rattles
November 11, 1975
A dishonest second-hand car dealer is run down late at night, and he thinks someone is trying to kill him. Prime suspects include a dissatisfied customer and his wife's lover.
Command Performance
November 18, 1975
A talented young pianist and his mother stumble across the grisly remains of a vague acquaintance while out walking their dog.
Who Saw Them Die?
November 25, 1975
The Seven National News crew discover two bodies in the Maribyrnong River while doing a story on pollution.
I Had a Dream
December 2, 1975
Melbourne police find the body of a drug addict and proper identification reveals him to be an ex-student leader wanted for a bombing in 1968.
Out of Step
December 9, 1975
A local ballet company is thrown into confusion when its leading dancer is shot after a party held for the press to announce the opening of a new show.
Spools and Clocks
December 23, 1975
An elderly cinema projectionist witnesses the killing of a man on a parking station. He is only too willing to help the police in their investigation, which results in tragedy for him.
The Sniper
December 30, 1975
A young man with a passion for motor cycles shoots his girlfriend and her parents when the girl's father objects to their relationship.
