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1. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,233
2. Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris
Votes: 4,298
3. Snowy River: The McGregor Saga (1994–1996)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Western
Inspired by Banjo Paterson's famous poem, The Man from Snowy River, this series is about cattle rancher Matt McGregor, his family, and their neighbours in the township of Paterson's Ridge in Australia's Snowy Mountains.
Stars: Andrew Clarke, Brett Climo, Guy Pearce, Sheryl Munks
Votes: 971
4. Body Melt (1993)
Not Rated | 81 min | Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Residents of peaceful Pebbles Court, Homesville, are being used unknowingly as test experiments for a new 'Body Drug' that causes rapid body decomposition (melting skin etc.) and painful death.
Director: Philip Brophy | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Andrew Daddo, Ian Smith, Regina Gaigalas
Votes: 3,713
5. Against the Wind (1978)
617 min | Drama, History, Western
Mary Mulvane, an 18 year old Irish girl, is transported to New South Wales for seven years for doing little else than protecting her own property. She must endure the horror of transport to... See full summary »
Stars: Mary Larkin, Kerry McGuire, Jon English, Warwick Sims
Votes: 946
6. The Lighthorsemen (1987)
PG | 131 min | Drama, History, War
In 1917 when the British forces are bogged down in front of the Turkish and German lines in Palestine they rely on the Australian light horse regiment to break the deadlock.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Peter Phelps, Nick Waters, John Larking, Jack Heywood
Votes: 2,021
7. The Survivor (1981)
Not Rated | 87 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
When an airline pilot survives a crash that kills all 300 passengers, he works with a psychic and a priest to find the culprit behind the incident and pacify the souls of the victims.
Director: David Hemmings | Stars: Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joseph Cotten, Angela Punch McGregor
Votes: 1,340
8. Bluey (1976–1977)
90 min | Drama
Bluey was set at Melbourne's Russell Street Police Headquarters (Victoria, Australia), with "Bluey" Hills heading his own squad ("Department B"), due to his inability to work within the existing police squads.
Stars: Lucky Grills, Gerda Nicolson, John Diedrich, Ken Goodlet
Votes: 80
9. Doomwatch (1970–1972)
50 min | Sci-Fi, Drama
Doomwatch is the nickname for the Department of Measurement of Scientific Work. Under the leadership of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Dr. Spencer Quist, the Doomwatch team struggled, for ... See full summary »
Stars: John Paul, Joby Blanshard, Simon Oates, Vivien Sherrard
Votes: 197
10. Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Crime
Jane Halifax is a freelance forensic psychiatrist (f.p.) a psychological super-sleuth immersed in a mire of crime and punishment: Jane is an expert of the human mind.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Robyn Nevin, Susanne Chapman, Louise Siversen
Votes: 250
11. All the Rivers Run (1983–1990)
400 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Orphaned after a shipwreck off the Victorian coast of Australia, the beautiful and spirited Philadelphia Gordon finds both love and adventure aboard a paddle-steamer on the Murray River.
Stars: Sigrid Thornton, John Waters, Darius Perkins, John Alansu
Votes: 712
12. Homicide (1964–1977)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The cases and crimes actioned by the Victoria (Australia) homicide squad, with many cases based of true events.
Stars: Leonard Teale, George Mallaby, John Fegan, Alwyn Kurts
Votes: 138
13. Cop Shop (1977–1984)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Life in a suburban Australian police station.
Stars: Paula Duncan, Gregory Ross, Gil Tucker, John Orcsik
Votes: 148
14. Five Mile Creek (1983–1985)
Not Rated | 46 min | Drama, Family, Western
The series follows the adventures of a group of Americans who travel to Australia. Teaming up with a native halfway house owner, they introduce a stagecoach service to the local economy.
Stars: Louise Caire Clark, Liz Burch, Jay Kerr, Rod Mullinar
Votes: 343
15. Summerfield (1977)
95 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A teacher discovers one of his students has a rare blood disease, and is drawn into a mystery that culminates in a thrilling climax.
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Nick Tate, John Waters, Elizabeth Alexander, Michelle Jarman
Votes: 408
16. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)
Comedy, Drama
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer
Votes: 87
17. Gross Misconduct (1993)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Thriller
A female student falsely accuses a male professor of rape.
Director: George Miller | Stars: Naomi Watts, Jimmy Smits, Sarah Chadwick, Adrian Wright
Votes: 490
18. Division 4 (1969–1975)
50 min | Crime, Drama
This series was about the wide variety of cases dealt with by the Criminal Investigation and Uniform branches at Melbourne's fictional Yarra Central police station.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Terence Donovan
Votes: 110
19. Sky Pirates (1986)
PG-13 | 89 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Harris starts for a flight to Boa Boa. But he gets lost in a supernatural storm. Home again, no one believes Harris' story, and his crew suspiciously denies it too. Harris is thrown in jail, but manages to escape.
Director: Colin Eggleston | Stars: John Hargreaves, Meredith Phillips, Max Phipps, Bill Hunter
Votes: 520
20. Carson's Law (1983–1984)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1920s. A female lawyer faces prejudice when she marries into a influentual family law firm. On top of this she has to bring up three children when her husband is killed in a plane crash.
Stars: Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Christine Amor, Irene Inescort
Votes: 86
21. Freewheelers (1968–1973)
30 min | Family
A group of teenager sleuths fight evil.
Stars: Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Tom Owen, Adrian Wright, Wendy Padbury
Votes: 49
22. Tales of the South Seas (1998–2000)
45 min | Adventure
South Seas captain David Grief lives a life of danger and excitement as he and his friends face a new adventure every day.
Stars: William Snow, Rene Naufahu, Rachel Blakely, Rowena King
Votes: 124
23. Judge Dee (1969– )
60 min | Drama
Stars: Michael Goodliffe, Garfield Morgan, Arne Gordon, Penny Casdagli
Votes: 20
24. 1915 (1982)
360 min | Drama, War
Two young men from the country join the army and leave for World War I.
Stars: Scott McGregor, Scott Burgess, Sigrid Thornton, Jackie Woodburne
Votes: 130
25. The Last Outlaw (1980)
380 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Australia's most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
Stars: John Jarratt, Steve Bisley, Elaine Kussack, John Ley
Votes: 138
26. Chopper Squad (1977–1979)
50 min | Drama
The series was based around the work of a helicopter rescue team operating on Dee Why beach in Sydney. It has been said that the American series Baywatch was based upon Chopper Squad.
Stars: Dennis Grosvenor, Tony Hughes, Robert Coleby, Eric Oldfield
Votes: 59
27. Skyways (1979–1981)
50 min | Drama
Pacific International Airport has five million passengers a year, and 800 people who work there; with Paul MacFarlane who is in charge.
Stars: Kylie Minogue, Bill Stalker, Ken James, Tina Bursill
Votes: 55
28. Village Hall (1974–1975)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Anthology series with each episode a different story set in a village hall.
Stars: Reginald Barratt, Priscilla Morgan, Frank Crompton, Stella Moray
Votes: 31
29. My Forgotten Man (1993)
R | 95 min | Biography, Drama
A biographical movie on the film star's early life before Hollywood fame.
Director: Frank Howson | Stars: Guy Pearce, Steven Berkoff, Claudia Karvan, John Savage
Votes: 326
30. Janus (1994–1995)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Four members of the infamous Hennessey clan are acquitted of the shooting of two policemen in a bungled bank heist. Melbourne is shocked as brothers Mal and Steve, along with brother-in-law Darren Mack and friend Ken Hardy, walk free.
Stars: Chris Haywood, Simon Westaway, Jeremy Kewley, Felix Nobis
Votes: 107
31. End Play (1976)
80 min | Thriller
When a hitchhiker is picked up and murdered by an unseen assailant, two brothers both become suspects, all the while increasing their tensions between them as they both pursue their half-cousin, Margaret.
Director: Tim Burstall | Stars: George Mallaby, John Waters, Ken Goodlet, Delvene Delaney
Votes: 255
32. Water Under the Bridge (1980)
Drama, Romance
The story of actor Neil Atkins, a man torn between his aspirations and the women in his life.
Stars: Robyn Nevin, Jacki Weaver, David Cameron, Penelope Shelton
Votes: 36
33. Cluedo (1992–1993)
50 min | Drama, Mystery
A series of short stories based on the board game of the same name, this program includes audience participation and interaction with the 'Cluedo' Presenter, as well as with the 'Cluedo' ... See full summary »
Stars: Jane Badler, George Mallaby, Peter Sumner, Andrew Daddo
Votes: 43
34. Jamie (1971)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Children's sci-fi drama series. Young Jamie Dodger discovers a magic carpet which takes him on adventures through time.
Stars: Garry Miller, Aubrey Morris, Ben Aris, Jo Kendall
35. Holiday Island (1981–1982)
48 min | Drama
Stars: Nick Tate, Alyson Best, Steven Grives, Caz Lederman
Votes: 25
36. Bellamy (1981)
60 min | Crime
The series focused on a maverick cop named Steve Bellamy and his partner Detective Mitchell. Recurring characters were the disapproving Daley and the forensics technician Clem.
Stars: John Stanton, Tim Elston, James Condon, Brian Young
Votes: 39
37. Tandarra (1976)
50 min | Drama, Western
Following the next exciting chapter in the lives of Aussie bushrangers, Tandarra is the lively spin-off of the classic 1850s era television series, Cash & Company.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Gus Mercurio, David John
Votes: 30
38. The Befrienders (1972– )
50 min | Drama
Drama series about the work of the Samaritans and the issues faced by the people who seek their help.
Stars: Megs Jenkins, Michael Culver, Peter Armitage, Jane Wellow
39. Andra (1976)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
In the year 4000AD the brain injured Andra, living in sub city one is given the preserved brain of a kid from the 1980's.
Stars: Lisa Peers, Jonathan Hardy, Bruce Kerr, Marcel Cugola
Votes: 21
40. What the Moon Saw (1990)
PG | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Steven Wilsonis sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the ... See full summary »
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew Shephard, Pat Evison, Kim Gyngell, Danielle Spencer
Votes: 60
41. The Final Stage (1995)
89 min | Comedy
A film set in one room with a cast of five people. It is a sad, funny, bizarre look at a day in the life of people going nowhere. An examination of the human foibles as we stumble and fall looking for clues to some kind of meaning.
Director: Frank Howson | Stars: Abigail, Adrian Wright, Tommy Dysart, Frank Howson
42. Friday on My Mind (1990)
73 min | Thriller
Director: Frank Howson | Stars: Abigail, Tommy Dysart, Michael Lake, Zachery McKay
Votes: 27
43. Homicide Squad (1981 TV Movie)
98 min | Crime
Director: Bob Meillon | Stars: John Gregg, Roger Ward, Frank Gallacher, Andrew Clarke
44. Space Knights (1989– )
Fantasy, Sci-Fi
The King Arthur myth poured into a zany universe of Knights of the Round Space Station, Vader-esque villains, and laser lance jousting.
Stars: Scott Harman, David Cameron, Adrian Wright, Ian Watkin
Votes: 6
45. Come Rain or Shine (1992)
90 min | Drama
A man must reassess his life when he becomes involved with an enigmatic woman.
Director: Frank Howson | Stars: Joan Brockenshire, Kole Dysart, Tommy Dysart, Frank Howson
46. Energy, Food and Exercise (1980)
8 min | Short
Director: Roger Lupton | Stars: Barbara Ramsay, Adrian Wright
47. Fatness, Foods and Fads (1980)
8 min | Short
Director: Roger Lupton | Stars: Adrian Wright, Barbara Ramsay
48.
Halifax f.p. (1994–2001)
Episode:
Words Without Music
(1995)
R | 95 min | Crime
While assessing a convicted murderer for the Parole Board, Jane is asked to provide Grief Counseling at an exclusive boys' school where a teacher has suddenly died.
Director: Mike Smith | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Nicholas Eadie, John Walton, Adrian Wright
Votes: 45
49.
The Befrienders (1972– )
Episode:
Lots of Friends in the Big City
(1972)
Drama
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Megs Jenkins, Michael Culver, Peter Armitage, Jane Wellow
50.
Bellamy (1981)
Episode:
A Minor Charge of Murder
(1981)
Crime
Stars: John Stanton, Tim Elston, Diane Craig, Robyn Gibbes