Season 5

01 Mr. Smith Episode 130th January 1968 When a stripper called Lita is strangled, Homicide detectives search for the last person known to have seen her alive - a mysterious Mr. Smith. Another stripper, Trudy Wheeler, helps police with their investigation. 02 Edge of Happiness Episode 26th February 1968 An elderly man is murdered in his wheelchair and his wife, fearful for her own safety , asks their former nurse, Maggie Keating, for advice. Maggie, in turn, contacts her boyfriend, Det. Sgt. Mackay, for assistance. 03 The Late Show Episode 313th February 1968 The manager of a drive-in theatre disturbs a car thief at his home, and the thief retaliates by knocking him down with his own car, causing critical injuries. Investigations reveal there is more to the motive of the crime than was first apparent. 04 The Heat's On Episode 420th February 1968 Expert safe breaker Earl Tyrell is shot dead by a fellow gangster after organizing an ambitious robbery. 05 Ring of Truth Episode 527th February 1968 A girl is strangled after announcing her engagement to roadhouse proprietor Chris Anderson. Homicide detectives question three suspects, all with a motive for murder. 06 Kangaroo Shoot Episode 65th March 1968 Lew Hoskin is shot at and wounded while hunting kangaroos. Although Homicide detectives suspect attempted murder, Hoskin insists it was accidental. 07 The Gauntlet Is Down Episode 712th March 1968 A daring jewel robbery by three masked men leads to murder when witness Joe Martini attempts to stop them from escaping. 08 A Vintage Year Episode 819th March 1968 The body of ex-sideshow man James Munro is discovered in a creek, and police question a group of carnival folk camped on Munro's property. 09 The Monday Girl Episode 926th March 1968 When the body of go-go dancer Darlene Sadler is found at Beaumaris Beach, detectives discover that she had answered an advertisement to perform at a Melbourne club. 10 Managing Director Episode 102nd April 1968 A seven year old boy is found strangled in a park, and detectives suspect teenager Phillip Wright, known to be the last person to see him alive. 11 Free to Kill Episode 119th April 1968 A hunt for two escapees from French Island Penal Settlement leads police to murder, blackmail and a savage attack on Det. Barnes. 12 Delayed Action Episode 1216th April 1968 Two young people, lost in the bush, find a skeleton in a cave. Insp. Connolly interrupts his holiday to investigate the case, thinking that it could be connected with an unsolved bank robbery and murder. 13 The Cold Horse Sings Episode 1323rd April 1968 A garden party at Vincent Rowe's home ends suddenly when Rowe is shot at and wounded during an argument. Homicide detectives get a lead from singer Pamela Grey - a guest who witnessed the shooting. 14 The Money Motive Episode 1430th April 1968 Vic Webster, formerly on the staff of business agent Ambrose Cook, is found shot dead in Cook's office. To avoid being implicated, Cook decides to hide the body in the bush. 15 The Long Arm Episode 157th May 1968 Jenny Radford is kidnapped on her way to school, and her parents are told by phone that they will not see her alive again unless they hand over $250,000 in cash. Detectives search for a green car, their only clue. 16 The Strange Woman Episode 1625th June 1968 The body of model Helen Parkes is found on a beach. A shattered champagne glass gives detectives an important clue, and leads to three suspects. Model Jan Barlow, who was making a car commercial on the beach, later becomes involved in the murder. 17 The Final Movement Episode 1721st May 1968 Radio store manager Ralph Nixon is shot dead while listening to the final movement of a concerto. Police suspect young soldier Andy Beckett, who accused Nixon of having an affair with his girlfriend, and who has since gone AWOL. 18 Strictly in Confidence Episode 1828th May 1968 The body of a man dressed in a dinner jacket, black tie and a grotesque party mask is found in the pantry of an old home up for sale. 19 The Swinging Sparrow Episode 194th June 1968 A secretary finds she is pregnant to her former boss, Alan Booth. With her current boyfriend, she blackmails Booth, who is married, for $10,000. Then Booth is stabbed with a paper knife during an argument with his stepson, who says it was an accident. Later Booth is found stabbed to death in a car park, and four people are under suspicion: the secretary and her boyfriend, her father, and Booth's stepson. 20 When Greek Meets Greek Episode 2011th June 1968 A well known Greek identity is critically injured when his car is blown up. Police inquiries lead them to cafe proprietor Con Lucas, who later receives a bomb threat. Police seek Johnny Patric, girlfriend of Con's daughter Helena Lucas, in connection with the attempted murder. 21 The Pay Off Episode 2118th June 1968 Ken Morgan goes on a killing rampage after a youth has attacked his son, and comes face to face with Sen. Det. Hudson. After being forced to shoot Morgan, Sen. Det. Hudson decides he has had enough and leaves the Homicide squad. 22 The Death Game Episode 2225th June 1968 A small girl riding a bicycle is killed by a hit-and-run car driver. For this case the Homicide team has the assistance of Det. Costello from Forensic. 23 The Apprentice Episode 232nd July 1968 When Alf Stone, a cat burglar, falls to his death from a rooftop as he is being chased by Constable Midway, a witness tells Homicide detectives that Midway deliberately let him fall. 24 Someone Up There Episode 249th July 1968 A clairvoyant tells Lilian Galvin that her missing husband has been murdered. Two guests at the séance ask the police to investigate Galvin's disappearance. 25 Hit, Run and Stop Dead Episode 2516th July 1968 After robbing diamond merchant Charles Pollen, two armed men are pursued by security guards, one of whom is shot and wounded. The Homicide team work on this case with Sgt. Bannister of the local CIB, who is an old adversary of Sgt. Mackay. 26 The Golden Thread Episode 2623rd July 1968 Teenage cyclist Teresa Nelson is found strangled on a lonely bush track, and detectives question a youth, Tony Warren, who had been seen cycling with her just before her death. 27 One Hundred Witnesses Episode 2730th July 1968 A former standover man is shot dead at the docks. Several witnesses refuse to come forward, and Homicide detectives get nowhere until an informer passes on the name of the chief witness, whose brother is a policeman. 28 The Nice Bloke Episode 286th August 1968 It looks like murder, but there is no body - only blood stains on the front seat of an abandoned car near Ballarat. The Homicide team take it from there, and they uncover a web of deceit. 29 The Fourth Side Episode 2913th August 1968 Vivian Nugent is found strangled in the home she shared with a man known only as Turner. His violent temper makes him an obvious suspect. 30 A Question of Time Episode 3020th August 1968 A racehorse is doped and the main suspect is a man with a scar, Dodger Mullins. When someone takes a shot at Mullins, the Homicide team have a case of attempted murder on their hands. 31 I Confess Episode 3127th August 1968 A Catholic priest informs police that someone has confessed to the murder of a woman, and tells them where to find the body. 32 Trip to Nowhere Episode 323rd September 1968 When a bank teller is shot dead during a daring robbery by two men and a woman, a photographer who saw the shooting finds himself involved with police and the bandits. 33 Goodbye Janet Granger Episode 3310th September 1968 When Janet Granger is found strangled at her home, detectives have three suspects - her daughter's fiancé, her husband and an unknown visitor. 34 Valley of Silence Episode 3417th September 1968 Tragedy hits a peaceful farming valley when one of the locals, Miro Brandell, is shot dead in his car. Det. Barnes risks his own life by posing as a truck driver to trace the murderer. 35 The Slippers Episode 3524th September 1968 Police query why Warwick Ashton, shot dead as he arrived at his girlfriend's flat, was wearing slippers and clutching a length of cable. As investigations proceed familial intrigue is revealed. 36 Big Boys Don't Cry Episode 361st October 1968 When Frank Bates, who is involved in a call-girl racket, is beaten up by the gang boss, he sets out to get revenge and police fear an outbreak of underworld warfare. 37 Objection Sustained Episode 378th October 1968 Author Alan Farrow receives an anonymous phone call threatening his life if he does not stop publication of his controversial book. 38 Murder in Microscope Episode 3815th October 1968 Charles Butler returns unexpectedly to his car and is stabbed when he disturbs a thief. Homicide detectives come upon valuable evidence when the attacker's hat is found. 39 The Target Episode 3922nd October 1968 A peaceful walk in the Dandenong Ranges erupts into violence for vicar Alan Bryant when he assists police who are attempting to make an arrest. Later, Bryant is fatally shot and detectives are faced with a number of suspects and motives, but the true reason for the shooting takes everyone by surprise. 40 Dead or Alive Episode 4023rd October 1968 An unbalanced farmer, Ed Chapman, threatens to shoot police if they don't leave his property. Attempting to overpower him, two policemen are shot dead and another is wounded. 41 The Mask Episode 4130th October 1968 A farmer working a field in a tractor discovers a girl's body dangling from a tree. Suicide or murder? A box found nearby gives the Homicide detectives a clue and leads to the investigation of some strange ceremonies connected with the death. 42 Break-out Episode 426th November 1968 A man is murdered and a warder's girlfriend is kidnapped by hardened criminals as part of a scheme to free a prisoner serving a life sentence. 43 The Peace Man Episode 4313th November 1968 Conscientious objector Mike Bolton finds himself a murder suspect when a girl is strangled and criminally assaulted, and police are informed that he was seen in the locality. 44 The Joy Ride Episode 4420th November 1968 A girl service station attendant accepts a date with a new customer and then disappears. The body of her jealous boyfriend is later found, and detectives suspect murder and a possible kidnapping. 45 Process of Elimination Episode 4527th November 1968 Kate Steele is shot dead on the deck of a cabin cruiser on the bay, and her body is removed by the killer. Her husband, reporting her disappearance to the police, becomes the main suspect when police learn he had taken out a life insurance policy on his wife. 46 The Hero Episode 464th December 1968 A warder is shot dead as two prisoners escape from jail. An intensive search in rugged country is hampered by locals who have built a hero image around one of them. 47 The Four Wise Men Episode 4717th December 1968 A guard is shot and important documents are stolen from a factory. The wife of a suspect has been helping detectives organize a Christmas party for orphan children.