Season 13

01 I Thought I Could've Died Episode 16th January 1976 The owner of a theatre restaurant teams up with an old friend to get quick money for his ailing business, but murder interferes with their well-laid plans. 02 Party Games Episode 213th January 1976 The Homicide squad are baffled when a girl commits a murder and then gives herself up. 03 Sanguma Episode 320th January 1976 The Homicide squad are baffled when what appears to be suicide turns out to have been caused by a unique form of murder weapon. 04 Outside Chance Episode 427th January 1976 During a game of cards, a man is shot dead and the other three players claim it was an accident. Sen. Det. Redford works in his own time to find evidence that he was murdered. 05 Poppet Episode 55th February 1976 Homicide detectives are puzzled when a man confesses to the murder of his wife after the coroner has already passed a verdict of death by misadventure. 06 The Whole of the Law Episode 612th February 1976 Murder on a lonely country road leads police to suspect that devil worship is involved. 07 Wrong End of the Gun Episode 719th February 1976 When two gunmen terrorise migrant shopowners, Detective Deegan faces suspension for assault. 08 Double Take Episode 826th February 1976 An armed robbery develops into murder when one of the two bandits panic, leading police on a trail of violence as they desperately try to escape. 09 House to House Episode 94th March 1976 Police start a frantic search when a girl is brutally attacked and another is found murdered in a girl's hostel. 10 Antique Murder Episode 1011th March 1976 An antique dealer is found murdered and the Homicide squad believe robbery was the motive until they discover threatening letters. 11 8M.M. Episode 1118th March 1976 Processed film from a home movie camera provides the only clue when a young girl is murdered after touring Victoria. 12 The Graveyard Shift Episode 1225th March 1976 In the early hours of the morning a body is found draped over a wall in a park, and police suspect the motive was revenge. 13 Two Days at Echo Gorge Episode 131st April 1976 A prison escapee murders a prison officer then takes three hostages - or are they hostages? 14 Home After Dark Episode 148th April 1976 The Homicide squad investigate abortionists in Melbourne. 15 Stopover Episode 1515th April 1976 Denny Connell, a member of Gordon Haynes' pop group, dies of a massive heroin overdose on arrival at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Haynes is a 30-year-old pop star whose career has been a succession of hits and crashes. He has been written off many times but has come back - only to crash again. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Connell was murdered, and many motives and suspects emerge. Inspector Lawson goes to London to investigate further, where he liases with Inspector Scofield of Scotland Yard. A few twists are in store before the Homicide squad finally unravel the solution. 16 Leader of the Pack Episode 1622nd April 1976 Luke, the fanatical leader of a religious cult, kidnaps Kim Clayton, daughter of a newspaper magnate, after her 18th birthday party. The Homicide squad's investigations are hampered when her father pays the $100,000 ransom. 17 On the Run Episode 1729th April 1976 Two dangerous prison escapees take a young woman hostage and head for rugged mountain country. 18 Bunny Episode 186th May 1976 An ex-prostitute whose husband is involved in counterfeiting finds herself caught in the middle when her friend is murdered by her husband, and she turns to Detective Redford for help. 19 Daddy's Gone A-Hunting Episode 1913th May 1976 When a wealthy businessman opens an office door, he triggers a booby trap and is killed in the explosions. 20 Shark Pack Episode 2017th May 1976 Three bikies force a young motorist over the edge of a quarry to his death. 21 The Accident Episode 2124th May 1976 A murder victim was aware of the identity of his attacker, and there are no signs of a struggle. Det. Sgt. White faces death when the killer takes him hostage. 22 Gone Fishing Episode 2214th June 1976 A teenage couple's quiet picnic in the country ends in murder. 23 The Last Task Episode 2325th June 1976 For the final case, a former member of the squad, now an Inspector, returns to help in the investigation of a massage parlour murder.