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51. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: Swimming with Sharks (1999)

R | 95 min | Crime

Jane Halifax is summoned to investigate a murder within a prison's High Security Unit. There are five suspects, one of whom is a multiple murderer John Garth, whose handiwork has haunted Jane since she helped put him away.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Danny Adcock, Dawn Bamforth, Nicholas Bell, Chris Broadstock

Votes: 88

52. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: A Murder of Crows (1999)

PG-13 | 93 min | Crime

Jane delves into a suspicious bus accident in a tight-knit Christian community. A bus full of local teenagers collides with a station wagon and runs off the road and the town, where Jane's mother now lives, goes into shock.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Robyn Nevin, Andrew Clarke, Frankie J. Holden

Votes: 48

53. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: Déjà Vu (1997)

PG-13 | 93 min | Crime

On leave from her practice while writing a book, Dr. Jane Halifax is called upon to aid the defence of a former patient who is on trial for the murder of his parents.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Guy Pearce, Ross Williams, Travis McMahon

Votes: 48

54. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: Someone You Know (1999)

PG-13 | 90 min | Crime

A woman is found brutally murdered. A cry for help is scrawled in blood - "Help me Jane". Forensic psychiatrist Jane Halifax is presented with her worst nightmare, the killer might be one of her own patients.

Director: Peter Andrikidis | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Garry McDonald, Sonia Todd, Grant Bowler

Votes: 45

55. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: A Person of Interest (2000)

Crime

Ex-cop, Laurie Downes has displayed erratic behaviour and has taken the law into his own hands. Having assessed him as safe to be released on bail, Jane discovers that his actions have a specific purpose.

Director: Ken Cameron | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Andy Anderson, David Roberts, Doris Younane

Votes: 42

56. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: The Spider and the Fly (2000)

130 min | Crime

Jane rushes back from New Zealand where she has been lecturing, for the funeral of her best friend, Dr. Lisa McNamara.

Director: Mark Piper | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Essie Davis, Andrew McKaige, Tony Barry

Votes: 32

57. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: A Hate Worse Than Death (2000)

90 min | Crime

After Jane Halifax claims that a man accused of stalking is little more than a pest, evidence stacks against him when the stalked woman is shot. The stalker is quickly arrested but Jane isn't convinced the police have got the right man.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Nicholas Eadie, Terry Serio, Dino Marnika

Votes: 32

58. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: The Scorpion's Kiss (2001)

Crime

After Jane Halifax testifies that a man accused of stalking is just a harmless pest, the woman he stalked is shot, and the evidence points to him. After he is arrested, Jane starts to think that the police have got the wrong man.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, William McInnes, Richard Cawthorne, Jeremy Callaghan

Votes: 46

59. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: Playing God (2001)

Crime

On the tenth anniversary of her father's death, Jane is approached by an old friend of her father. She asks Jane to assess a thirteen year old girl accused of murdering an eight year old.

Director: Lynn Hegarty | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Catherine Wilkin, Emily Browning, Nell Feeney

Votes: 53

60. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode: Takes Two (2002)

Crime

Jane Halifax comes across a chilling case when she suspects a client she is assessing might be caught up in a murder investigation.

Director: Ken Cameron | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Sacha Horler, Mary Docker, David Roberts

Votes: 31

61. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Man of Substance (1974)

Crime, Drama

A businessman is assaulted and robbed, and the police find his confusion over the incident very puzzling, until they check his company's background and find things not quite as they should be.

Director: John Barningham | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

62. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Sense of Duty: Part 1 (1975)

Crime, Drama

Det. Sgt. Banner finds himself facing a murder charge after shooting a man he has been trying to put behind bars for several years.

Directors: John Barningham, George Miller | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

63. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Sense of Duty: Part 2 (1975)

Crime, Drama

Det. Sgt. Banner faces a coroner's inquiry, and indications are that he will leave the force. Banner is torn between his dedication to his police duties, and his love for his girlfriend Jenny who has recently contacted him from London.

Directors: John Barningham, George Miller | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

64. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: An Eye for an Eye (1974)

Crime, Drama

Det. Snr. Sgt. Vickers finds his career is in jeopardy after a police chase, when he faces a charge for the manslaughter of the son of a prominent barrister.

Directors: Graeme Arthur, David Charles | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

65. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Middleman (1974)

Crime, Drama

A former criminal finds going straight very tough when other criminals pressure him to for help to do more crimes.

Directors: John Jacob, David Hinrichsen | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

66. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Parable (1974)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central police question the activities of a young evangelist when it appears that he has assaulted a young prostitute.

Directors: Graeme Arthur, Colin Eggleston | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Terence Donovan, Chuck Faulkner, Patricia Smith

67. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Petty Cash (1973)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central police suspect that a lot more than petty cash has been stolen when a finance company safe is blown up.

Directors: Ian Crawford, John Walker | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

68. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Rag Doll (1974)

Crime, Drama

Two police recruits are accused of instigating a fight with a gang of youths. A controversy erupts concerning the training of police recruits when one of the youths suffers permanent brain damage as a result.

Directors: John Jacob, David Hinrichsen | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

69. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Talk Back (1973)

Crime, Drama

Billy Miller, a 10-year-old boy, goes missing. His disappearance went unnoticed by his mother, and Yarra Central police search for his body in a creek at the tip, and fear that a man with a known record of sex offences is involved.

Directors: Ian Crawford, John Walker | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

70. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Last of the 78's (1974)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central is the victim of an idealistic practical joker, Jonathon Gramophone, who helps a quiet little man, Harold Sloane, get even with a used car dealer who cheated him.

Directors: John Jacob, David Lee | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

71. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: The Oracle (1972)

Crime, Drama

The investigation of an obscenity charge against an underground newspaper, 'The Oracle', leads the police to a subculture of revolution and drugs.

Directors: Brian Finch, Brian Finch, George Miller | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

72. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Triangle (1974)

Crime, Drama

A policeman is critically injured when struck by the getaway car from an armed robbery, and Det. Sgt. Banner finds his personal life in turmoil when an ex-boyfriend of Jenny's arrives from London on business.

Directors: Ian Crawford, David Charles | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

73. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Unfit to Plead (1975)

47 min | Crime, Drama

A dating service comes under scrutiny when police realize that file cards on lonely female applicants have been stolen by a mentally unstable man. The mind of the man finally cracks under pressure.

Director: Marie Trevor | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

74. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Voice of the Gun (1973)

120 min | Crime, Drama

Two escapees, a seasoned criminal and a gun happy youth, commit a vicious murder. Banner is forced into a professional and personal confrontation, facing the torturous question of when is a... See full summary »

Directors: Ian Crawford, Ian Jones | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

75. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: A Bilby in Rat's Clothing (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Elvis has to help the son of a friend who owes money to a teenage bookie, he thinks it will be a routine job. The bookie gets the upper hand - until he realises he's bitten off more than he can chew.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Frankie J. Holden

76. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: A Chip Off the Old Potato (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stella's Aunt Bridget is considering selling the family potato chip business but all the sale plans have to be put on hold when her daughter Emily is kidnapped.

Director: Mandy Smith | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Deborah Kennedy

77. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Angel (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis loses a day of his life when he is bashed, drugged and left for dead by the side of the road. All he can remember is stopping to help a young Asian woman who ran in front of his car.

Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Ola Chan

78. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Blood Is Thicker Than Walter (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Finbar Maginnis and Heather McLeod have been continuing the feud between the two families begun by their forefathers. They have instilled the same hatred in their children, until Walter McLeod falls in love with Loyola Maginnis.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Hayley McElhinney

79. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Bloody Nosy (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

An honest man is accused of ripping off some good crooks and a bent undercover copper. Elvis puts his life on the line to prove the man's innocence.

Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Norman Kaye

80. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Car Wars (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Maginnis is in love - again.

Director: David Cameron | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Belinda McClory

81. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Dog People (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis is taking Stella and Reuben for a coffee and gets involved in an argument over a parking spot. Well known heavy Alphonse Mazzini comes to their rescue, and before he thinks about the ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Brian Harrison

82. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Don't Cry for Me Arch 'n' Tina (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Closing time at the dry cleaners. Maginnis, keen to get away to a reunion (read drunken binge) with some old mates, foists the task of chasing up a dry-cleaning debt onto Stella.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Stefan Dennis

83. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Doof (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Reuben's hero, Gothic rocker Blitz Krieg, hits town, Reuben is determined to meet him.

Director: Mandy Smith | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Zoe Bertram

84. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Elvis Lives (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis doesn't hesitate when he finds out a friend needs someone to look after her daughter Midge. After all, how difficult can it be to look after a ten-year-old girl?

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Molly McCaffrey

Votes: 5

85. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Fatal Distraction (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A waterfront union boss is gunned down outside his home and his young, beautiful wife seeks help from Elvis. Revenge is sweet when Elvis discovers the location of millions of dollars missing from union funds.

Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Annie Jones

86. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Gone to the Dogs (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

When his great-aunt, Maizie, pays him an unexpected visit, Elvis becomes involved in the sleazy world of race fixing and money laundering.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Anne Phelan

87. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Little Time Bomb (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis has to protect a young girl from corrupt police and politicians when an escort agency operator is murdered, leaving behind photos of her influential clients in compromising positions.

Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Bruce Spence

88. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Naughty Bits (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Reuben meets Jill and the attraction is electric and mutual. They can't keep their hands off each other and their first night together is like a fantasy for Reuben. But a secret from Jill's past could ruin everything.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Claudia Black

89. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: New Dogs, Old Tricks (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis is held at gunpoint by a madman when his cousin escapes from prison with a dangerous murderer. But it's not only his life that's at risk - the crazy prisoner has a much more sinister plan and it is up to Elvis to prevent a massacre.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Peter Hosking

90. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: One Point Eight Million Reasons to Change Your Name: Part 1 (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

An armoured van is robbed and Elvis Maginnis is the prime suspect. He has to prove his innocence to the police and a dangerous criminal who wants a cut of the takings.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Zoe Carides

91. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: One Point Eight Million Reasons to Change Your Name: Part 2 (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis' efforts to clear himself of robbery charge take on new urgency when other members of his family are implicated.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Zoe Carides

92. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: 100% Proof (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stella's dad is in BIG TROUBLE!. Dougal Maginnis, Elvis' thuggish cousin and legendary underworld wheeler dealer, and Arthur Goodbold, who has a reputation for snapping bits off people's bodies, have got him over a barrel.

Director: Paul Moloney | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Frank Whitten

93. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Return of the Phantom (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Elvis inadvertently becomes involved with international gun smugglers, Reuben and Stella fear he has changed sides and is going to do nothing to stop military hardware getting in to the wrong hands.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Magda Szubanski

94. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Storm Warning (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A friend's widow asks Elvis for help when volunteering to give evidence against corrupt police puts her life in danger.

Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Sonia Todd

95. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: The Sound of One Hand Killing (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis fears for his life when a vicious criminal he helped put in prison for murder arrives back in town. He was known as Mr Rentakill, but the villain now claims to be a changed man and he wants Elvis' help - but can Elvis believe him?

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, John Waters

96. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: There's No Business Like Small Business (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Maginnis discovers a large sum of money in his bank account that he knows isn't his. Where did it come from?

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Tracy Mann

97. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Unfinished Business (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elvis finds himself the reluctant mediator in the distribution of a gangster's estate - where any decision he makes seems doomed to cause mayhem.

Director: Mick Connolly | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Ben Mendelsohn

98. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: You Light Up My Wife (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Life is going well for Elvis. He has a beautiful intelligent girlfriend, Holly, and they can't get enough of each other. The only person who isn't pleased with the relationship is Holly's ex-husband Leo.

Director: David Cameron | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Tammy Macintosh

99. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: You Say Etics, I Say Ethics (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Father Frank Conroy runs the shelter for homeless youth and is standing for local council with Elvis as his campaign manager.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Chris Haywood

100. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Zen Go the Strings of My Heart (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Reuben is in love with Orange, a free-spirited artist. It is the love affair of the century after four weeks and they are counting every moment together.

Director: David Cameron | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Maya Stange