Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 112th February 1987 Michael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court. 02 Win Some, Lose Some Episode 219th February 1987 Rafferty's estranged wife Joanne arrives in Sydney to discuss a few things and he is anxious. Meanwhile, Paulyne has a crisis of conscience when she has to act for a man in an assault case. 03 Truth to Tell Episode 326th February 1987 Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens. 04 The Free Life Episode 45th March 1987 Rafferty is angry when a drugs case he was listed to deal with is suddenly moved to another court and confronts the Chief Magistrate about the matter. 05 The Women Episode 512th March 1987 Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women. 06 Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us Episode 619th March 1987 Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city. 07 Sin with Gold Episode 726th March 1987 Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case. 08 Looking Good Episode 82nd April 1987 Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good. 09 Reason to Believe Episode 99th April 1987 A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge. 10 Mates and Brothers Episode 1016th April 1987 An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers. 11 Sticks Episode 1123rd April 1987 Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning. 12 Stray Cat Episode 1230th April 1987 A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin. 13 Invasion of Privacy Episode 137th May 1987 Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy. 14 Rafferty and the Rough Diamond Episode 1414th May 1987 Rafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem. 15 Public Image Episode 1521st May 1987 Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.