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In Volume 5, Detective’s investigations range from abduction to arson, prostitution to payroll robbery. Johnson unwittingly finds himself in a siege situation with a psychopathic killer while Danni risks her life going undercover. Benjamin and Claire finally ‘tie the knot’, Valerie goes job hunting and Const. Amanda King (Lynda Stoner) joins the Riverside uniform branch.

Episode 105

W: Vince Moran
P: Marie Trevor
D: Rod Hardy

Glenn refuses to accept Jeff's resignation which he has tendered to get access to his pension so he can pay off his debts. While Pam tells Valerie she should be thrilled at the prospect of Jeff leaving the force, the boys at the station go out of their way make Jeff feel welcome. A child is abducted by her estranged father seeking access after losing custody. He's found and released without charge only to encounter a man eager to come up with the perfect crime to get rid of his own wife. Danni helps Father Carroll in rescuing a mate's teenage daughter who has gotten mixed up in prostitution.©tzuk

Starring: Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, George Mallaby as Glenn Taylor, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker, Rowena Wallace as Pamela Taylor

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll; Michael Aitken as Paul Rankin, Robert Brunning as Sergeant Bernie Lane, Colleen Hewett as Wendy Bolton, Frank Gallacher as Robert Harris, Anne Lucas as Louise Rankin, Natasha Love as Melissa Rankin, Anne-Maree McDonald as Margaret Sinclair, Marcel Cugola as Victor Thomas Noonan, Belinda Davey as Barbara Harris

Episode 106

W: Colin Eggleston
D: Rod Hardy

After his girlfriend works out child visitation with his ex-wife, Paul Rankin rushes to stop Robert Harris from carrying out his half of their double-murder plot. The police's off-target investigation is further complicated by a twist in aid of Rankin's perfect crime. Valerie volunteers to make Claire's wedding dress and recruits Pamela to help with the design. Claire asks Danni to be her bridesmaid and asks Tony if her father could live with them after they are married. Jeff is trying to line up a new job but is he prepared to be a truckie?©tzuk

With: Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Michael Aitken as Paul Rankin, Robert Brunning as Sergeant Bernie Lane, Colleen Hewett as Wendy Bolton, Frank Gallacher as Robert Harris, Anne Lucas as Louise Rankin, Les James as William Arthur Hackett, Anne Reddin as Betty Collins, Alex Porteous as Waiter, Michael Gamble as Harry Lomas, Greg Smith as Sidney

Episode 107

W: Gary Deacon, Michael Joshua
D: Bill Hughes

A rousing Bucks Night ends with the violent assault of a prostitute last seen in the company of the groom-to-be, an up-and-coming cricketer with a volatile temper. The future of Father Joe's mission is in jeopardy with the church board wanting to close down the dilapidated building. While Eric ponders his pending return to bachelorhood, Tony feels under the gun to do the right thing by him.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll; Graham Rouse as Tom Griffin, Ian Gilmour as David Griffin, John Diedrich as Ken Meadows, Max Osbiston as Fred Daniels, Jackie Kerin as Jean Shepherd, Marilyn Rodgers as Alison Corbet, Ted Ogden as Father Moran, James Chesworth as Barry Nelson

Episode 108

W: Anne Brooksbank
D: Bill Hughes

Investigating the Bucks Night assault, the detectives try to determine who among those involved is telling the truth, who is covering up the truth, and who has a motive for not telling the truth. Pamela steps up to save the mission after Father Joe misses his chance to speak with the church board. Jeff contemplates going against regulations and doing some moonlighting to pay off his loan faster. As Claire wrestles with wedding preparations, her father begins learning how to cook. Gayle is arrested for shoplifting.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll, Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Graham Rouse as Tom Griffin, Ian Gilmour as David Griffin, John Diedrich as Ken Meadows, Max Osbiston as Fred Daniels, Jackie Kerin as Jean Shepherd, Marilyn Rodgers as Alison Corbet

Episode 109

W: Ray Kolle
D: William Templer

Eric and Tony are frustrated by Claire keeping them at a distance following their arguments. When she finally agrees to see them she announces she moving out of home. Pamela isn't happy about Glenn's refusal to intervene in Gayle's shoplifting case and goes behind his back to call upon the services of her father's high-priced solicitor to get the charges dropped — and an apology. Confounded by the result, Glenn uncovers the truth and is not pleased. The detectives investigate a daring payroll robbery that appears to be an inside job with an ex-con their prime suspect. Roy pesters his colleagues with his new breath analyser. Jeff begins looking for a second job but he's quickly caught out.©tzuk

With: Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Roger Newcombe as Ralph Kingston, Mel Gibson as Peter Lang, Joanne Samuel as Maureen Hamilton, Stephen Bisley as Rod Conway, Ken Snodgrass as Les Stanford, Arthur Barradell-Smith as Galbraith Senior, Ray Chubb as George Robinson

Notes: A curious reunion for guest stars Mel Gibson, Steve Bisley and Joanne Samuel who all starred in George Miller's Mad Max (filmed in late 1977). Steve Bisley was previously in episodes 19 and 20 (sporting his blonde Mad Max hair) while Ray Chubb was in ep 46

Episode 110

W: Michael Joshua
D: William Templer

After a second robbery at the mill, the thief is identified by a colleague and blackmailed for a share of the takings. Danni tackles a smaller financial matter, tracking down a widow's lost wallet, but it is the woman's drinking problem that attracts Father Carroll's counsel. Jeff refuses to entertain Valerie's offer to get a job and Pamela talks to Father Carroll about her and Glenn's marriage problems.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll; Roger Newcombe as Ralph Kingston, Mel Gibson as Peter Lang, Joanne Samuel as Maureen Hamilton, Stephen Bisley as Rod Conway, Monica Maughan as Mrs Eileen Courtnay, Ken Snodgrass as Les Stanford, Roy Edmunds as Truckie

Episode 111

W: Luis Bayonas
D: Simon Wincer

A brazen armed robbery turns into a hostage situation when JJ enters the bank on his own in response to the alarm call. As the standoff ensues, the Riverside police try to meet the robbers demands while JJ does his best to defuse the situation inside the bank. Claire's botched wedding dress is the least of Valerie's concerns when she learns of JJ's plight.©tzuk

With: Carrillo Ganter as Rex Lindsay; George Spartels as Chris Murray, Deborah Coulls as Lillian Porter, Peter Ford as Steve Frazier, Robin Bowering as Kenneth Willis, Rob Forza as Dan Bradford

Episode 112

W: Graham Foreman, Roland Strong
D: Simon Wincer

What should be a routine court case for Mike looks set to fall apart when the key witness is intimidated into keeping silent. As their wedding draws near Claire and Tony search for a suitable apartment. In the aftermath of the bank siege, Glenn and Pamela reunite. Valerie outsources Claire's wedding dress to a friend, Pamela thinks Father Joe is attracted to Danni, and a set of tools wreaks havoc at the station.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll, Carrillo Ganter as Rex Lindsay, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Jeff Ashby as William Shaw, Jacqui Gordon as Kate Shaw, Graham Matters as Gary Dunn, Shane Bourne as Kevin Dunn, Sean Myers as Brian Carter

Note: Jacqui Gordon's second role on Cop Shop (ep 37), she is the stepdaughter of actor Vic Gordon. It's also the second appearance for Jeff Ashby (42) and Graham Matters (59, 60) and Shane Bourne's third (44, 62)

Episode 113

W: Gwenda Marsh
D: David E Charles

The O'Reilly house plays host to a painting bee in lieu of a Bucks Night. As things wind down, Tony and Eric decide they and Claire should all live together in the house after the wedding. The body of a young woman washes up on the beach after she walked into the ocean the night before. With drugs found in her system and the people at her boarding house evasive, the detectives are sure there's something else afoot and send Danni in undercover.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll [uncredited], Carrillo Ganter as Rex Lindsay, Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Moya O'Sullivan as Mrs Close, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Cornelia Frances as Anne Carter, Lulu Pinkus as Felicity Browning, Debbie Byrne as Kerry, Henk Johanness as Simon Browning, Sally Irwin as Elizabeth Dunlop

Episode 114

W: Gwenda Marsh
D: David E Charles

Danni's cover is blown after she attends Tony and Claire's wedding. Glenn allows her to stay on the job but things take a dangerous turn when she is indoctrinated into a religious movement disguising the workings of a brothel. Roy is made available to Father Carroll to speak to the girls at the convent about police life. Glenn thinks Gayle has a crush on Tony and Pamela loans Valerie the money to pay for the work on Claire's dress.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll, Carrillo Ganter as Rex Lindsay, Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Moya O'Sullivan as Mrs Close, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Cornelia Frances as Anne Carter, Lulu Pinkus as Felicity Browning, Terence Donovan as George Langdon, Ric Harley as Phillip Reed, Carl Bleazby as Mr Dunlop, Vicki Lynn as Lisa, Michael Rowan as Kiosk Attendant, Jack Brown as Brown No. 2

Episode 115

W: Vince Moran
D: Bill Hughes

With Danni recovering in hospital and Tony away on his honeymoon, a new junior constable joins the Riverside station. She's not the policeman Eric was expecting. A financier with a taste for high-end art is targeted by a series of arson fires. Is the perpetrator a client with a grudge or perhaps someone closer to home? Valeria takes on a part-time job and Jeff reluctantly extends her dinner invitation to Eric.©tzuk

Starring: Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, George Mallaby as Glenn Taylor, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker, Rowena Wallace as Pamela Taylor

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll, Carrillo Ganter as Rex Lindsay, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King; Fred Parslow as Robert Hunter, Beverley Phillips as Joy Hunter, Brandon Burke as Drew Hunter, Terry Gill as Frank Daly, Brian James as John Riordan, Barry Michael as Paul Wills

Note: Lynda Stoner joins the principle cast (she's in the opening credits but also listed in the end credits with the reoccurring guests). Terry Gill's third guest role (6-7, 79-89)

Episode 116

W: David Boutland
D: Bill Hughes

Amanda joins the CI detectives working on the arson case for which they have no shortage of suspects but a long-held family secret turns the case on its head. Valerie's work for the Gay Liberation movement sees her get caught up in a demonstration and dragged down to the police station. Out of hospital, Danni ponders her future, seeking out Father Joe who is also reflecting on their future. Tony and Claire return from their honeymoon.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll, Carrillo Ganter as Rex Lindsay, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King; Fred Parslow as Robert Hunter, Beverley Phillips as Joy Hunter, Brandon Burke as Drew Hunter, Terry Gill as Frank Daly, John Rohan as Neil, John Murphy as Snoopy Wills, Benjamin Jackson as Tim Burke,

Episode 117

W: Linda Aronson
D: William Templer

A reporter mate of Glenn's doing a documentary on Riverside wharves runs afoul of the crew of a merchant ship. With Danni and Joe's feelings for one another out in the open, Father Joe decides to go on a week-long retreat to make a decision about his future. Pamela surprises Glenn with the realisation that she wants another child.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll, Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Ted Ogden as Father Moran, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Tony Barry as Pete McCawley, Reg Evans as "Spud" Brayshaw, Janne Coghlan as Judy Brayshaw, Rob Hewitt as Syd Watson, Roland Bonnett as Captain Brammel, Alex Porteous as Ted Stuart

Episode 118

W: Derek Strahan, Graham Foreman
D: William Templer

The Riverside police search for the whereabouts of a dangerous criminal brought back into the country illegally onboard the merchant ship. Her crush on full display, Gayle asks her mother to ask Mike over for dinner. Also, she doesn't like her parents chances of adopting given their ages. Valerie makes a stand for her right to work by going on a domestic strike. A emotional Danni confides in Claire about her and Father Joe.©tzuk

With: Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Tony Barry as Pete McCawley, Reg Evans as "Spud" Brayshaw, Janne Coghlan as Judy Brayshaw, Edmund Pegge as Howard Ellis, Sandy Gore as Margaret Jamieson, Bryon Williams as William Jamieson

Episode 119

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Lex Van Os

The detectives investigate a robbery at the Riverside hotel. The failure to report the crime by the receptionist who was help up at gunpoint raises their suspicions. Glenn cautions Pamela not to get her adoption hopes up in advance of her meeting with Social Welfare. When the bad news comes, it is because of Glenn's age — he's almost 40. Eric is put out by Angela's work with the CI branch taking her away from the duties he's assigned her. Roy wants to know why she's being given jobs he's used to doing. With her strike over, Valerie begins her search for a job, Danni waits to hear from Joe, and Eric is feeling like a third wheel.©tzuk

With: Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Maggie Millar as Trish Butler, Peter Finlay as Richie Butler, Stuart Finch as Steve Lawson, Sally Cahill as Bernice Perry, Gerard Maguire as Frank Garde, Bruce Kerr as Henry Clayton, Terry Trimble as Foreman

Episode 120

W: David Stevens
D: Lex Van Os

The hotel robbery investigation boils over with additional robberies, a shooting, and Danni being held hostage at gunpoint — all fuelled by a long-simmering resentment. Glenn and Pamela break the new to Gayle about the adoption and Pamela looks towards becoming a foster parent but Gayle's extreme reaction is worrisome. Roy is peeved by having to pick up Amanda's workload and not being offered the same job opportunities. JJ lands Valerie a job working as a waitress in a café.©tzuk

With: Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Maggie Millar as Trish Butler, Peter Finlay as Richie Butler, Stuart Finch as Steve Lawson, Sally Cahill as Bernince Perry, Bruce Kerr as Henry Clayton

Episode 121

W: Luis Bayonas
D: David E. Charles

Father Joe returns from his retreat to tell Danni that despite his love for her he can't give up the priesthood and is being transferred to a parish in the country. Riverside CI investigates after a young woman hitchhiking back from a dance is assaulted. When Glenn takes Danni off the case, she hands in her resignation letter seeking a new direction for her life. At Glenn's request, Father Joe talks her out of throwing her career away and Glenn puts her back on the case only for her to become the next victim. Danni and Amanda continue to clash and Father Joe is farewelled.©tzuk

With: Neil Fitzpatrick as Father Joe Carroll; John Walton as Tom McNamara, Sally Conabere as Claudia Reed, Kim Gyngell as Lenny Wilson, Frank Krause as Surfie, Anne Henderson as Kathy Jennings, Pepe Trevor as Lindy Turner

Episode 122

W: Ray Kolle
D: David E. Charles

When a recently promoted Tony Benjamin is attacked on a routine call, the investigation leads the detectives to a robbery at a nearby jewelry store. Roy takes some heat for leaving his partner to get coffee. With Pamela ready to sacrifice the idea of fostering a child, Glenn and Gayle reconsider their opposition. JJ delights in Valerie being run off her feet keeping both a job and the house. Mike is out of his depth when he finds himself on a lunch date with Gayle.©tzuk

With: Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Alan Hopgood as Ed Foley, Judith McGrath as Leila Foley, Christine Amor as Jan Reading, Kevin Summers as Roger Ford, Colin Setches as Paul Rowe

Episode 123

W: Colin Eggleston
D: Bill Hughes

Roy's practical joke on Tony blows back on Glenn who dismisses a call from the commissioner. The detectives investigate a series of entwined cases. They search for a man after his car goes over a cliff and Glenn helps a friend find out who is embezzling money from his family business. Amanda stands up Glenn when he invites her out for lunch. A persistent customer sets his sights on Valerie.©tzuk

With: Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Alfred Bell as Ernest George Morris, Louise Howitt as Rhonda Keogh, Roger Oakley as Mark Hampton, Peter Cummins as Jack Leach, Michael Cole as Francis Arthur Skinner, Hu Pryce as Ray Farrell, Patrick Edgeworth as David Lambert, Neil Thompson as Donald Hampton, Stacey Testro as June, Wayne Coates as Newsboy

Episode 124

W: Linda Aronson
D: Bill Hughes

A conman goes on the run when his web of lies unravels; Valerie's advice helps JJ track him down — the only man who can clear JJ in a murder. Glenn cautions Pamela about the challenges of fostering but it is his job that becomes a sticking point when he and Pamela are interviewed as part of the fostering process. Mike takes his turn at trying to get to Amanda open up but the first cracks comes when she's recognised by a drunk who is brought into the station.©tzuk

With: Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Alfred Bell as Ernest George Morris, Louise Howitt as Rhonda Keogh, Roger Oakley as Mark Hampton, Peter Cummins as Jack Leach, Michael Cole as Francis Arthur Skinner, Hu Pryce as Ray Farrell, Denzil Howson as Ferguson, Stacey Testro as June, Noel Browne as Ron Glover, John Proper as Paddy Stevenson

Episode 125

W: Roy Kolle
D: William Templer

A man returns home from working interstate to find another man living in his house and his wife and child no where to be found. He's arrested when he returns with a gun and the detectives pick up the search for the missing woman. Valerie's admirer confronts her in her home. She confides in Claire but refuses to tell JJ. The Taylors play host to a 12-year-old boy as part of a fostering trial. Amanda opens up to Mike about her past and the uniformed officers investigate a rash of car thefts.©tzuk

With: Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly, Darren Sole as Jamie; Mark Edwards as Larry Knight, Bruce Kilpatrick as Neil Hartwell, Bethany Lee as Judy Hartwell, Billie Hammerberg as Vera Williams, Anna Crawford as Jane Hartwell, Patrick Edgeworth as David Lambert [uncredited], John Proper as Paddy Stevenson [uncredited], Denzil Howson as Mr Ferguson [uncredited]

Episode 126

W: Vince Moran
D: William Templer

Riverside detectives search for Neil Hartwell after finding the unconscious body of his mother-in-law. The uniforms' stolen car case intersects with the Hartwell case and Benjamin, sympathic to Neil's plight, intervenes. Valerie quits her job in an attempt to escape the persistent David Lambert. Not knowing the reason she quit, JJ is just delighted she's no longer working. Glenn and Pamela find themselves at odds over her decision to cover for Jamie's stealing. Amanda agrees to be Mike's third wheel — and romantic interest — when he finds himself on another lunch date with Gayle. JJ surprises Valerie with a visitor — Lambert.©tzuk

With: Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly; Mark Edwards as Larry Knight, Bruce Kilpatrick as Neil Hartwell, Bethany Lee as Judy Hartwell, Patrick Edgeworth as David Lambert, Denzil Howson as Mr Ferguson, Anna Crawford as Jane Hartwell

Episode 127

W: Peter Kinloch
D: Lex Van Os

Glenn's priority is to solve a pair of safecrackings but JJ goes against Glenn's orders to investigate a woman's disappearance. Valerie's stalker, David Lambert, is at the middle of the case and has told the woman's husband she ran off to Queensland make a fresh start but JJ makes other findings. Valerie is troubled by Lambert becoming JJ's new best friend but matters escalate when Lambert uses some doctored photos of Valerie to blackmail JJ into dropping the missing person case, also claiming they've been having an affair. Glenn rebukes Amanda for trying too hard, Roy takes a photographic memory course and Jamie's difficulties persist. Valerie confides in Claire who tells Tony, Eric, and Glenn. JJ disappears after Glenn suspends him from duty.©tzuk

With: Patrick Edgeworth as David Lambert, Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly, Darren Sole as Jamie; Hammish Hughes as Paul Curran, John Wood as John Harwood, Briony Behets as Julie Gaskin, Charles Batchelor as Bottle Shop Attendant, William Tyrell as Burly Man

Episode 128

W: Michael Joshua
D: Lex Van Os

Valerie is angered by Glenn's initial refusal to believe her about the doctored photos but he listens to her full story and begins looking into Lambert and his link to the missing woman. Gayle has soured on Jamie and when they get into a fight, it proves a catalyst for a new understanding between the two but Pamela has second thoughts about fostering. Mike works to track down JJ who has gone after Lambert on his own. He catches up with him out in the bush where JJ has dragged Lambert... and a shovel.©tzuk

With: Patrick Edgeworth as David Lambert, Denzil Howson as Mr Ferguson, Jo-Anne Moore as Gayle, Louise Philip as Claire O'Reilly, Darren Sole as Jamie, Kevin Summers as Ralph Finley; Hammish Hughes as Paul Curran, Briony Behets as Julie Gaskin, John Wood as John Harwood, John Rohan as Tim Greer

Episode 129

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Julian Pringle

The Riverside police investigate a fatal hit-and-run emanating from an illegal street race. Mike and Amanda go undercover in the racing scene to identify the driver. The driver wants to skip town but eyes one last race to make some money and prove himself to his brother. A jealous friend of Mike's warns him to stay away from his ex-wife. Jeff and Valerie's relationship is under strain from the fallout of the Lambert incident. Pamela receives word that Jamie has gone missing.©tzuk

With: Diane Craig as Alison Finley, Kevin Summers as Ralph Finley; Michael Long as Enzo Valente, Paul Young as Vic Taggart, Mercia Deane-Johns as Gina Valente, Lex Marinos as Salvatore "Sam" Rossi, Robert Essex as Harry Todd, Bowen Llewellyn as Bob Hoskins, Peter Dunn as Ray Moyle, Leonie Bradley as Mrs Burton

Episode 130

W: David Stevens
D: Julian Pringle

While Riverside CI investigate a fiery second fatal street racing accident, the victim's brother seeks revenge against the other driver who asks to be locked up for his own protection. Glenn puts Danni in charge of the search for Jamie which only adds to Pamela's feelings that he's not doing enough. Mike's friend comes to him after being bashed by her ex-husband. Valerie expresses to Pamela her regrets about marrying JJ.©tzuk

With: Diane Craig as Alison Finley, Keith Reid as Gazza, Darren Sole as Jamie, Kevin Summers as Ralph Finley; Michael Long as Enzo Valente, Paul Young as Vic Taggart, Mercia Deane-Johns as Gina Valente, Bowen Llewellyn as Bob Hoskins, Peter Dunn as Ray Moyle