Season 3

01 One Thing at a Time Episode 119th January 1971 While dealing with a teenage shoplifter, Policewoman Stewart experiences a frightening ordeal when they are held by a dangerous escapee from a mental institution. 02 Stream Of Conscience Episode 226th January 1971 A woman's anti-pollution campaign against a manufacturing company helps to uncover theft and corruption within the firm. 03 Everyone Loves A Prang Episode 39th February 1971 Yarra Central police investigate a feud between rival tow-truck services which threatens to erupt into violence. 04 As The Crow Flies Episode 416th February 1971 A tough stand-over group runs a prostitution racket utilising drugs and abduction. Policewoman Margaret Stewart finds herself in difficulties while undercover posing as a prostitute to crush the racket. 05 The Monkey Chased The Weasel Episode 523rd February 1971 Lisa Clark, a doctor's wife, becomes an addict after her husband introduces her to drugs. Investigating a house breaking, police find that a youth, like too many of his age, has become trapped on a road of no return through drug usage. 06 Command Performance Episode 62nd March 1971 A young constable is savagely attacked and seriously injured by five youths. The Yarra Central police put on a 'command performance' act to extract the truth from the suspects. 07 Visitors From Hong Kong Episode 716th March 1971 Investigations into the theft of valuable but difficult to unload electronic equipment result in Yarra Central detectives investigating a highly organised betting syndicate. 08 So, It's A Living Episode 823rd March 1971 Con-man Jimmy Harrison and his girlfriend turn to burglary, which spells disaster for his two young accomplices and an elderly fence. 09 The Infiltrator Episode 930th March 1971 When the driver of an interstate gang is arrested, Yarra Central police see their chance to smash the racket by having Det. Peters acting undercover as his replacement. 10 Big Man, Little Man Episode 1013th April 1971 Two men of short stature - one a notorious criminal who exploits his build to his own advantage, the other a young misfit who resents his size - cause trouble for the Yarra Central police. 11 Conspiracy Episode 1120th April 1971 Det. Sgt. Vickers believes that Sen. Det. Banner's personal feelings may have impaired his judgement when Banner makes an all out effort to nail Eddie Parrish, a former policeman who has used his police know-how to muscle in on various rackets. 12 Could You Speak A Little Louder? Episode 124th May 1971 When radio talk-back announcer John Drew draws attention to a gang of car thieves operating in Yarra Central, his wife is threatened. 13 False Alarm Episode 1311th May 1971 While police investigate a series of armed robberies, a young accountant tries to help his wife by giving police wrong information and is eventually blackmailed. 14 The Return Of John Kelso Episode 1425th May 1971 Yarra Central detectives investigate a brutal assault after John Kelso, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence, is paroled after 25 years. 15 Who Needs Enemies? Episode 151st June 1971 Blind barrister Jessica Reynolds is persecuted by an unknown intruder. 16 The I.O.U. Episode 168th June 1971 An escaped convict goes into hiding in Yarra Central, holding a young girl as hostage. 17 Who Cares? Episode 1722nd June 1971 The search for the missing son of an important local man reveals a strange psychotic personality. 18 They Walk The Night Episode 1829th June 1971 Yarra Central police face a difficult task when the victim of a vicious assault is reluctant to give information against a gang of predators. 19 Bang, Bang, You're Dead Episode 196th July 1971 A bomb explodes in Yarra Central. Suspicion narrows down to a maniac who has escaped from jail, a thief, and a layabout protester. All have reason to seek revenge against the police, especially Det. Banner. 20 Be Good, Sweet Maid Episode 2020th July 1971 A young university student reports to police that she has been raped. A young man is charged, then additional information and the probing by the man's defence counsel creates doubts as to the truth of her story. Policewoman Margaret Stewart finds a romantic interest in the police doctor, Robert Whitfield. 21 No Short Cuts Episode 2127th July 1971 An overworked detective, Barry Maguire, is transferred to Yarra Central on temporary duty and tries too hard to convict a criminal, with disastrous results. 22 Now One With The Bride Episode 223rd August 1971 A young man's bucks party is raided when the best man introduces a pornographic film to the festivities. When Yarra Central police investigate they uncover a world of vice and blackmail. 23 Run For Cover Episode 2318th August 1971 Leo Morrison escapes from prison to prevent his girlfriend marrying someone else, but his plans undergo a change when he picks up a girl hitch-hiker with decidedly unusual views. 24 Handsome Harry Episode 2425th August 1971 Police investigate an attempted murder complaint and discover that a middle-aged veterinary surgeon has bigamously married several women. 25 One Small Step Episode 251st September 1971 A shop break-in interrupted by Const. Dwyer leads to a serious family altercation involving the police. 26 Live Bait Episode 268th September 1971 As Yarra Central police tighten the net around a man wanted for savagely attacking several women, Policewomen Diane Webster and Margaret Stewart volunteer to act as 'live bait' to trap the man. 27 The War Is Over Episode 2715th September 1971 A writer of threatening letters, a stand over merchant and the widow of an old wartime mate cause problems for Det. Sgt. Vickers. 28 Jellyfingers Episode 2822nd September 1971 Charlie Clarke turns to safe blowing to raise money after having his marriage proposal refused by his lady friend. Matters become complicated when some explosives go missing. 29 There Goes The Neighbourhood Episode 2929th September 1971 Attacks on women in a Yarra Central street upset neighbourhood relations, and the prime suspect is a man recently released from psychiatric care. Kevin Dwyer receives his long-awaited promotion to Senior Constable. 30 Last Of The Independents Episode 306th October 1971 A family of criminals discover that Arthur Mitchell mints his own coins to supplement his pension. To muscle in on the racket, they kidnap his wife to force his co-operation. 31 Grub Stake Episode 3113th October 1971 Two amiable swindlers cause Yarra Central police chaos with a series of clever con tricks. 32 Bent Law Episode 3220th October 1971 Det. Peters is having some personal problems due to his impending divorce, and the Yarra Central police have to investigate an allegation that he is being bribed. 33 You Couldn't Meet A Nicer Bloke Than Dennis When He's Sober Episode 3327th October 1971 Det. Peters, concerned about his divorce, decides to resign from the force. He then meets up with Denis Marshall, an alcoholic whose own marriage is threatened. Peters tries to help Denis, and discovers his own domestic situation is not as bad as he thought. 34 Small Fry Episode 343rd November 1971 Carol Hayes is prepared to break the law in order to keep 7-year-old Ronnie whom she has been caring for. The child belongs to the Turners, and Jean Turner wants him back because her husband Mike is being released from jail. 35 You Can't Trust Anybody Episode 3510th November 1971 A series of expert safe breakings leads the Yarra Central detectives into an industrial espionage plot. 36 Collision Episode 3617th November 1971 Sgt. Scotty Macleod is looking forward to Christmas until he encounters a drunk-driving accident for which he feels partly to blame.