Matlock Police

Season 5

Policing in a small rural Australian town named Matlock

Where to Watch Matlock Police • Season 5

40 Episodes

  • Squeeze, Don't Pull
    E1
    Squeeze, Don't Pull
  • A Quiet Little Place
    E2
    A Quiet Little Place
  • Like Fred
    E3
    Like FredWhen Const. Hogan is sent to Ringtail on relief, he finds that following the rule book is a long way from keeping law and order in this small town. Notes: The setting of Ringtail and some of the town's characters are featured again in ep. 214 'No Problems'.
  • A Patch Of Dirt
    E4
    A Patch Of DirtWhen a dead body is found in an old shack it leads to the uncovering of some crooked deals by senior members of the Matlock community.
  • The Hill
    E5
    The HillInvestigating a report of a ‘Peeping Tom’ leads police to a family with problems. Notes: Paul Cronin does not appear in this episode due to an injury, and is replaced by Louis Seater as Const. Laurie Woodford.
  • The Overlanders
    E6
    The OverlandersWhen two small-time conmen try a little petty thieving in Matlock, they unwittingly become involved in a major payroll robbery.
  • What's Best For The Kids
    E7
    What's Best For The KidsA tragic accident leaves three children orphaned, and, despite efforts by Sgt. Kennedy and his wife Nell to make arrangements for them, the eldest child develops her own ideas for their future.
  • Walk Like A Man
    E8
    Walk Like A ManA drug addict mother and a father who turns to alcohol for comfort force a 12-year-old boy to make decisions beyond his years.
  • The Burribri Bunyip
    E9
    The Burribri BunyipThe alleged appearance of the 'Burribri Bunyip' causes trigger-happy farmers to get out of hand.
  • Baby Doll
    E10
    Baby DollAn elderly lady is caught in the middle of a police investigation into robbery and embezzlement.
  • Billy Truckie
    E11
    Billy TruckieElusive Billy 'Truckie' Ross, always two steps ahead of the police in his petty criminal dealings, is faced with downfall when his family gets in on the act.
  • Where The Trees Walk Down The Hill
    E12
    Where The Trees Walk Down The HillMore than tempers flare in Matlock when a stranger with an unusual phobia hits town.
  • First Day Out
    E13
    First Day OutLack of friends and his father's attitude becomes too much for a shy teenager to take, and he takes off with a gun and shoots up a house where a party is being held.
  • Gary
    E14
    GaryConst. Hogan's job goes beyond routine police work when he serves an eviction notice on a pregnant girl whose husband is in jail. Notes: This episode won the Australian Film Commission First Prize in the 1975 Penguin Awards. The Prisoners Aid Society assisted with research for the script.
  • Forget Me Not
    E15
    Forget Me NotThe disappearance of a young girl unearths a long standing feud between her father and a local figurehead.
  • Galloping Prad Smith
    E16
    Galloping Prad SmithIt's no all fun and games when Prad Smith - Showman Extraordinaire - and his troupe of performers arrive in Matlock. Trouble seems to follow Smith around, and the Matlock police find a connection between him and some horse thieves.
  • United We Stand
    E17
    United We StandA dealer in fake antiques takes the Matlock police to the small town of Welcome, where the aged son of the town's founder chooses to enlist Const. Hogan's aid to do battle with his grandchildren.
  • The Dirty Old Man
    E18
    The Dirty Old ManThe greed of his own family and the perilous dreams of a young boy are exposed by the legacy of ‘Old Stinky’ Bill.
  • Billy Muggins
    E19
    Billy MugginsThe show is in town and the Matlock police play cat and mouse with two likeable con-men.
  • Have A Good Weekend
    E20
    Have A Good WeekendDet. Sgt. Maddern is shot and seriously injured after a weekend in the bush on the trail of small-time cattle duffers. Notes: Final episode with Michael Pate as Det. Sgt. Vic Maddern.
  • Moment Of Truth
    E21
    Moment Of TruthThe Matlock police have trouble with a reckless hang glider and Const. Hogan's dotty old school teacher. Notes: As Michael Pate declined to sign a contract for three further episodes, the Matlock CIB was without a Detective Sergeant until his replacement became available.
  • A Dangerous Sort Of Man
    E22
    A Dangerous Sort Of ManJill Perry, Sen. Det. York's current girlfriend, pays no heed to the advice of the police in her efforts to convert the Matlock townspeople into accepting an ex-convict.
  • The Last And Final Straw
    E23
    The Last And Final StrawThe Matlock police have trouble when they get caught in the middle of a feud with two neighbouring farmers.
  • Welcome To Matlock
    E24
    Welcome To MatlockThe family of Jack Maloney, the new Detective Sergeant, is placed in danger by a mad Irishman. Notes: First episode with Peter Gwynne as Det. Sgt. Jack Maloney. First appearance by Marie Williams in a support role as Liz Maloney, Jack Maloney's wife.
  • The Great Equaliser
    E25
    The Great EqualiserThe dreams of a young arsonist spell destruction for the countryside around Matlock.
  • Just A Friendly Blue
    E26
    Just A Friendly BlueAfter a bad start with the local flying hero, Det. Sgt. Maloney finds himself working hand in hand with him in a life or death crisis.
  • The Son
    E27
    The SonSen. Const. Hogan organises a second honeymoon for his parents, which is ruined by a youth with a grudge against him.
  • It's A Lot Easier To Be Good In The Country
    E28
    It's A Lot Easier To Be Good In The CountryA youth from the city becomes involved in the dealings between the police, a farmer and some squatters.
  • Run, Rabbit, Run
    E29
    Run, Rabbit, RunA friend from Const. Hogan's past gets mixed up in some trouble when he sets about proving himself worthy of returning to the rigors of rodeo life.
  • Cuckoo And Peaches
    E30
    Cuckoo And Peaches
  • Kicking On
    E31
    Kicking OnA small-time pickpocket kicked out of New South Wales becomes a hero in Matlock for saving a boy's life, and a somewhat maniacal criminal takes an interest.
  • The Witch
    E32
    The WitchPolice become involved in the welfare of a young crippled girl whose mother's attentions are driving her to the brink of insanity.
  • The Grass Is Greener
    E33
    The Grass Is GreenerA female detective from the Melbourne drug squad working undercover requests the aid of the Matlock police in apprehending a dangerous young drug pusher who is in Matlock to contact his supplier.
  • King Hit
    E34
    King HitThe aspirations of an unsettled young country girl are connected to several incidents of men being 'king hit'.
  • Hard Times
    E35
    Hard TimesUnemployment and depression in Burrabri is the precursor to an abduction and threat of rape.
  • The Contessa
    E36
    The ContessaA young girl's love for her thoroughbred horse leads to a baffling case of abduction.
  • Miracle At Waterloo Downs
    E37
    Miracle At Waterloo DownsConst. Hogan's Aunty Nan intends turning her tomato farm into a marijuana farm. Notes: Features Aileen Britton as Const. Hogan's Aunty Nan, as later seen in the spin-off series Solo One.
  • Eight Mile Al
    E38
    Eight Mile AlA local legend sparks off gold fever near Chinaman's Creek, while the police investigate horse stealing and assault amidst the chaos and confusion.
  • The Least We Can Do
    E39
    The Least We Can DoA weekend camping trip turns out a bigger adventure than expected for five young boys when they and their adult companion become lost in the bush.
  • Are You Father Christmas?
    E40
    Are You Father Christmas?

Cast of Season 5

  • Paul CroninSen. Const. Gary Hogan
  • Tom RichardsSen. Det. Steve York
  • Vic GordonSgt. Bert Kennedy

 

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