Season 12

01 Mr. Spence Episode 14th February 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. 02 Poker Face Episode 211th February 1975 An innocent birdwatcher leads the Homicide squad into the discovery of an illegal gaming house. 03 The Animal That Has To Be Fed Episode 318th February 1975 While chasing a truant schoolboy, a young policewoman comes across a torture chamber, and a case for the Homicide squad. 04 Snails for Dinner Episode 425th February 1975 Is Patrick O'Brien as respectable as he seems or are the threats to his life coming from someone who knows better? 05 Just Like Anyone Else Episode 54th March 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. 06 Soldiering On Episode 611th March 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. 07 The Hooker Episode 71st April 1975 When a callgirl is murdered, the Homicide squad enters the exciting world of boxing to investigate the case. 08 Surprising What People Can Do Episode 88th April 1975 Is a petty criminal as innocent as his wife maintains, or is he responsible for a brutal murder? 09 Brick Veneer Episode 915th April 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. 10 A Nameless Grave Episode 1022nd April 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. 11 Thou Shalt Not Want Episode 1129th April 1975 A young man goes beserk with a shotgun and leads the Homicide squad into the mysterious world of an unorthodox religious sect. 12 The Quiet Ones Episode 126th May 1975 A car crashed on a lonely road, but the Homicide squad have doubts that it was an accident. 13 The Last Bastion Episode 1313th May 1975 A quiet elderly couple reluctantly become involved as witnesses in a brutal murder case, and withhold information from the police. 14 Do Us All a Favour Episode 1420th May 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. 15 Speaking Ill of the Dead Episode 1527th May 1975 The death of a prominent member of the community sets a puzzle for the Homicide squad. 16 Bomb Episode 163rd June 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. 17 Pointing to the Moon Episode 1710th June 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. 18 Don't Call Me Steve Episode 1817th June 1975 When a solicitor is murdered, a schoolboy leads the Homicide detectives to a deserted cinema and a strange friendship. 19 Part of the Furniture Episode 1924th June 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? 20 The Egotist Episode 201st July 1975 A series of brutal attacks on women has the squad asking an urgent question: What makes a rapist tick? 21 Starring Joan Kendall Episode 218th July 1975 The Homicide squad are confronted by an agonising puzzle when a TV actress stabs her husband to death. 22 Rage Episode 228th July 1975 Random bashing or calculated murder? When a young writer comes under the scrutiny of the Homicide squad, the results are explosive. 23 Long Weekend Episode 2314th July 1975 Youngsters learn that no one loses friends quicker than criminals on the run. 24 You Probably Won't Believe This, But... Episode 2415th July 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. 25 The Life and Times of Tina Kennedy Episode 2522nd July 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. 26 Formula Five Episode 2629th July 1975 A racing driver is killed while testing a new fuel injection device. 27 Rampage Episode 275th August 1975 Three brutal murders and a one-sided love affair combine to present an intriguing case for the Homicide squad. 28 A Quiet Place Episode 2812th August 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. 29 Hear No Evil Episode 2919th August 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? 30 Charlie Episode 3026th August 1975 A burglary occurs at the same time as the death of a very sick woman. 31 A Room for Improvement Episode 312nd September 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. 32 Short Cut Episode 329th September 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. 33 Gladstone Home For Wayward Girls Episode 3316th September 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. 34 Dog Eat Dog Episode 3423rd September 1975 What was going to be just a robbery turns out being a lot more trouble than Sam Horton expected. 35 Don't Be Lonely Episode 3530th September 1975 The Homicide detectives find themselves involved with a dating service when a body is found in scrubland. 36 When the Cat's Away Episode 367th October 1975 When a butcher's wife is found brutally stabbed to death her husband becomes the prime suspect. 37 Free Enterprise Episode 3714th October 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. 38 Why All the Fuss Episode 3821st October 1975 The squad investigates the eerie death of a homosexual. 39 Third Generation Episode 3922nd October 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. 40 Wipe-Out Episode 4028th October 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. 41 The Start of Something Episode 414th November 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. 42 Rattles Episode 4211th November 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. 43 Command Performance Episode 4318th November 1975 A talented young pianist and his mother stumble across the grisly remains of a vague acquaintance while out walking their dog. 44 Who Saw Them Die? Episode 4425th November 1975 The Seven National News crew discover two bodies in the Maribyrnong River while doing a story on pollution. 45 I Had a Dream Episode 452nd December 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. 46 Out of Step Episode 469th December 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. 47 Spools and Clocks Episode 4723rd December 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. 48 The Sniper Episode 4830th December 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.