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Episode 2.01

Australia: Monday, May 05, 2003
Canada: Monday, March 01, 2004
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Brendan Maher

A series of poisonings are linked to a local supermarket chain. Products at the store are being tampered with and demands have been made by an extortionist. The detectives' efforts to solve the case are hampered by the store's management who hope to keep the story out of the media, but it soon becomes too much for Joe who goes to the press to warn the public. Nicole rejoins her colleagues at Kingsway as Constable Brown.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy latimer as Lel, Joe Petruzzi as Ace, Andrew Doolan as Ben Melder, Jo Briant as Martina Lewis, Romy Bartz as Miss Robinson, Alexander O'Lachlan as Ian Mack, Jerome Pride as Glen Carlisle, Derek Metzger as Irate Man, Tanya Goldberg as Doctor, Manny Katz as Bill Santo, Adrian Snodgrass as Eric Galsworthy, Caitlin Hunter as Lisa Kemp, Nicola Cuthbertson as Bank Official, Emine Mehmet as Beth Santo, Mariane O'Connell as Gemma, Benson Anthony as Irate Man's Son, Mark Duncan as Ace Stunt Double (Motorbike), Brett Sheerin as Theo Stunt Double (Driving), Michael Duncan as Stunt Diversion Driver, Danny Ryan as Stunt Pedestrian, Inge Sildnik as Sophie Stunt Double

Episode 2.02

Australia: May 12, 2003
Canada: March 02, 2004
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Brendan Maher

A beach party goes terribly wrong when a teenage girl is found dead on the beach the following morning. Joe's life is once again thrown into turmoil when his father, absent from his life for the last twenty years, shows up on his doorstep wanting to reconnect with his family.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy latimer as Lel, Ray Barrett as Barry Hill, Maeve Dermody as Amanda Payne, Richie Branco [Richard Brancatisano] as Darcy Worth, Adam Cahill as Mark Sorvino, Chris Foy as Eric Payne, Ryan Johnson as Jared Muntz aka 'Mungo', Bill Conn as Dr Worth, David Whitney as Doug Payne, Josephine Hayllar as Phoebe, Amelia Patomaki as Cordelia, Michael Maxwell as Darcy's Lawyer

Episode 2.03

Australia: May 19, 2003
Canada: March 03, 2004
Written by John Misto
Directed by Ian Watson

Theo goes undercover to infiltrate a drug smuggling operation involving lawyer Ray Jarvis [ep 1.03]. The difficult job turns life threatening when his cover is blown forcing him to rely on a woman he has become involved with to keep him alive. Nicole struggles to pull the trigger during a training exercise.©tzuk

Guest cast: Jason Clarke as Jarvis, Sandy Winton as Simon Ball, Leeanna Walsman as Angie, Robert Morgan as Bruno, Karlis Zaid as Sol, Rod Power as Sergeant Phil, Wil Traval as Uniformed Cop, Jonathan Poynter as Customs Officer, Chris Mitchell as Bruno Diving Double

Episode 2.04

Australia: May 26, 2003
Canada: March 04, 2004
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Ian Watson

The body of a newborn baby is unearthed in a churchyard after a priest reluctantly comes forward with information given to him in confession about a possible body buried in the local presbytery. When the priest is later found hanged in his office, the detectives' initial thoughts are suicide, but why would a priest commit a mortal sin by taking his own life? Could the two deaths be related? Meanwhile, Joe's new girlfriend, Harriet's best friend, pressures him to tell Harriet about their relationship.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Simone Kessell as Kaz, Tim Campbell as Father Michael Connelly, Michela Noonan as Dana, Maeliosa Stafford as Father Tom Byrne, Jason Montgomery as Chris, Oliver Torr as Brendan McTierney, Tessa Rose as Sonia Price, Lamberto Bianchi as Supermarket Owner, Kosta Doukas as Crowd Control Policeman, Peter Takacs as Forensic Officer, Phillip Partridge as Father Michael Stunt Double

Episode 2.05

Australia: June 02, 2003
Canada: March 05, 2004
Written by Sam de Bristo
Directed by Ken Cameron

A star soccer player is murdered in an apparent robbery attempt on the club's offices. The slowly developing investigation upsets Hudson and nearly costs Theo his life when a surveillance job goes wrong. Joe's relationship with Kaz suffers a serious setback when his family responsibilities clash with her desire for a good time.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Simone Kessell as Kaz, Lionel Haft as Gus Dramah, Ashley Lyons as Fabian Mercurio, Miritana Hughes as Gilbert Hake, Holly Brisley as Amber Flood, Katrina Campbell as Penni Mercurio, John Seru as Noxy, Rodney Kanati as Romy Jusef aka Juice, Isaac Porter as Heidi Taumopeau, Palestina Milovale Masoe as Kelepi, Tony Chu as Doctor, Inge Sildnik as Sophie Driving Stunt Double

Episode 2.06

Australia: June 23, 2003
Canada: March 08, 2004
Written by Peter Gawler and Kym Goldsworthy
Directed by Ken Cameron

The skeletal remains of a missing teenage girl are discovered in the national park following a controlled burn, leading detectives into a series of fifteen-year-old missing persons cases. The investigation takes on a personal note for Hudson who is still haunted by the unsolved disappearance and presumed murder of another young girl. Information from a woman who was herself an attempted abductee leads to a suspect who is now dead, forcing Hudson to turns his attentions to the man's former girlfriend. Hudson is determined to get the woman to talk, but how far will the by-the-book sergeant go to get a confession?©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Anne Louise Lambert as Valerie Dunn, Tamara Cook as Dawn O'Toole, Andrew Windsor as Ray, Tanmaya as Bernie Capper, Maree Duffy as Leigh, Carole Skinner as Mrs Simms, Sean Taylor as Colin Lightfoot, Loren Piefke as Debbie Dunn, Brendan Ritson as Uniformed Cop

Note: Anne Louise Lambert, who played the mother of the last missing girl, is best known for the haunting movie "Picnic at Hanging Rock", in which she played a school girl who goes missing.

Episode 2.07 (29)

Australia: June 09, 2003
Canada: March 09, 2004
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Lynn Hegarty

A frantic early morning visit by an old friend of Harriet's may be an omen of an investigation not yet begun when he later comes forward to police to report having been in the company of a woman the night she was killed. The detectives are torn between two suspects. Joe believes Harriet's friend being unable to recall events of the night in question makes him an obvious suspect while Harriet looks at the woman's fiancé as the more likely suspect.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Nicholas Bishop as Lachlan Shaw, Emma Jackson as Danni, Simon Bossell as Adam Christie, Randall Mettam as Hayden, Mark Kilmurry as David Horrocks, Shirdeesh Apana as Store Manager, Mike Reid as Benny, Helen Bauer as Jude, Roberto Butera as Bouncer, Nicholas Scurlock as Barman

Episode 2.08

Australia: June 31, 2003
Canada: March 10, 2004
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Lynn Hegarty

The annual bowling match between Kingsway and Monterey detectives is interrupted by the week's eighth drug overdose. It appears a lethal batch of heroin has hit the streets causing the fatal overdoses. Surveillance of a suspect reveals a familiar face — Joe's former partner, Jack McCabe. Now working as a private investigator after leaving the police service prior to being forced out, Jack reveals he is working on a kidnapping case involving the wife of a local businessman. Jack doesn't care much for Harriet who is suspicious of Jack and the whole case. Seeing the kidnapped woman's husband with a girlfriend only heightens her suspicions and calls everyone's motives into question.©tzuk

Guest cast: Nicholas Bishop as Lachlan Shaw, Simon Westaway as Jack McCabe, Richard Gyoerffy as Renato "Traffic" Baggio, Scott Ferguson as Maurie Tennyson, Peter Callan as Warren "Shoes" Dunlop, Adrian Brown as James "Jimmy" Lee, Suzie Stapleton as Hope, Jamie Broadbent as Ben Tennyson, Ashlee Broadbent as Amy Tennyson, Alissa Bruce as Grace Tennyson, Cathy Shin as Shen-Tu, Michael Hodge as Goon #1 (Stunt), Adam Stripp as Goon #2 (Stunt), Nigel Harbach as Uniformed Cop (Stunt)

Note: Suzie Stapleton's character Hope appeared previously in episode 1.10

Episode 2.09

Australia: July 07, 2003
Canada: March 11, 2004
Written by John Misto
Directed by Ian Watson

When a Kingsway bank is robbed over the weekend, the detectives' suspicions fall on the bank's manager who is nowhere to be found. Fran's arrest for impaired driving exposes troubles in her personal life.©tzuk

Also Starring: Linda Cropper as Fran Hoffman

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Nicholas Bishop as Lachlan Shaw, Jeanette Cronin as Catherine, Penny McNamee as Alicia Moore, Julieanne Newbould as Daphne Mullins, Alexander Jenkins as Jeremy Mullins, Lucas J Connolly as Errol Watson, David Terry as Dr Gin Barker, Justin Martin as Damien, Bob King as Brett, Roger Trevitt as Rory Gibson

Episode 2.10

Australia: July 14, 2003
Canada: March 12, 2004
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Ian Watson

The stabbing death of an Olympic rower appears to be an open-and-shut case after a suspect's quick confession but the revelation that the guilty man's girlfriend accused the rower of rape suggests the murder may have been a revenge killing. Vincent's eager new partner causes him concern and gives Sophie a reason to reevaluate her relationship with Theo.©tzuk

Also Starring: Linda Cropper as Fran Hoffman
Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent (uncredited), Nicholas Bishop as Lachlan Shaw, Tasma Walton as Gemma Mancuzzo, Brooke Harman as Joy Garret, Douglas Blaikie as Luke Parry, Troy Planet as Bill Hyman, Angela Elphick as Judith, Elspeth MacTavish as Defence Barrister, Lee Martin as Magistrate, Sam Wilcox as Bob McClymont, Greg Eccleston as Jury Foreman, Pietro Desiderio as Man at auction, Anthony Robinson as Auctioneer, Natalie Page as Judge

Episode 2.11

Australia: July 21, 2003
Canada: March 15, 2004
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Ken Cameron

Sophie and Theo cross the line from work partners to lovers but their budding relationship is threatened when they investigate a shooting, a case whose cultural overtones have Sophie questioning how serious Theo is about their future together. Joe and Harriet are sent on an overseas assignment to Tonga but the trip is not quite the tropical holiday Joe had envisioned.©tzuk

Guest cast: Tasma Walton as Gemma Mancuzzo, Waddah Sari as Taj Hadad, Kristy Wright as Summah Shareef, Albert Nassour as Melhem Shareef, Jaye Paul as Mr. Userph Shareef, Barbara Gouskos as Mrs. Loubna Shareef, Ryan Clark as Michael Spencer, Tom Mapusua as Jimmy, Tito Schmidt as Macka, Rooz Ahmadian as Natim Shareef

Episode 2.12

Australia: July 28, 2003
Canada: March 16, 2004
Written by Deborah Parsons
Directed by Ken Cameron

The Kingsway detectives investigate the brutal murder of a Filipino woman. They suspect the involvement of the woman's husband and possibly one or both of his parents but all parties have alibis and no one is prepared to talk. Sophie informs Hudson about her relationship with Theo.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Nicholas Bishop as Lachlan Shaw, Andy Rodoreda as Charlie Ciric, Anthony Phelan as Terry Ciric, Mercia Deane-Johns as Connie Ciric, Ming-Zhu Hii as Rosa, Christopher Pitman as Dr. Hannes, Alexander Doson as Michael Ciric, Brett Sheerin as Theo Stunt Double, Inge Sildnik as Sophie Stunt Double, Maria Pau as Marcelline

Episode 2.13

Australia: August 04, 2003
Canada: March 17, 2004
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Over the years, Detective Sergeant Joe Hill has had the highly dubious Nick Karados in his sights many times. But Nick has always managed to stay just out of Joe's reach. Could that be about to change? Nick, who now appears to be involved in a stolen luxury-car racket, is about to meet Joe's colleague, Detective Senior Constable Harriet Walker. Working undercover, Harriet pretends to be in the market for a top-end vehicle. Will Nick fall for her charms or will her dangerous game soon be up?

Guest cast: Corey Page as Nick Karados, Caroline Brazier as Sonia Parry, Paul Pantano as Laser, Andrea Wallis as Adriana Clay, Darren Weller as Colin Blum, Brett Sheerin as Nick Stunt Double, Min Windle as Harriet Stunt Double

Episode 2.14

Australia: August 11, 2003
Canada: March 18, 2004
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

The death of a fruiterer seems the result of a war between two organised crime gangs. Or is it just personal? Could Harriet be suffering from a case of the green-eyed monster? She certainly seems anything but chuffed when rookie constable Nicole Brown moves in on the close professional bond Harriet has formed with Joe Hill. Nicole was once involved in a steamy relationship with Joe. Now Harriet can't help feeling that her professional territory is being invaded.

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ian Roberts as Frank Gambino, Bruce Venables as Angelo Nitti, Dina Panozzo as Theresa Nitti, Michael Denkha as Marinade, Lauren Clair as Lindy Marsh, Jeamin Lee as Mrs. Lee, Gary Lo as Jason Lee, Manuel Terron as Reno Bulgari, Rob Simper as Tony Marinato, Chris Mitchell as Police Diver #1, Brett Sheerin as Police Diver #2

Episode 2.15

Australia: August 18, 2003
Canada: March 19, 2004
Written by David Ogilvy
Directed by Ian Watson

A complaint filed against Hudson by an ex-con who accuses him of fabricating evidence places his career on the line when he loses the Commissioner's confidence. Joe's unwavering support for Hudson only makes the situation worse when, with no evidence, he questions Hudson's accuser in relation to a recent armed robbery. Hudson is forced to take the blame for the incident to keep Joe in the clear but in doing so gets suspended. Loyalties at Kingsway are divided as Joe continues his pursuit to clear Hudson but Harriet warns him it may not be possible. Joe's father returns but Joe is no more sympathetic than the last time he appeared.

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Michael Kennedy as Bill "Spud" Morgan, Mick McGann as John "Tank" Keegan, Ray Barrett as Barry Hill, Russell Dykstra as Dale Trindle, John Leary as William Shand, Peter Callan as Warren "Shoes" Dunlop, Brad Clarke as Lance Graham, Brett Creswell as Craig Trindle, Jason Ryder as Brian Aisworth, Adrian Rainey as Mark Frazer, Chris King as Frazer's Accomplice, Edward Barrett-Johnston as Plain Clothes Technician, Anna Sorda as Nurse

Episode 2.16

Australia: August 25, 2003
Canada: March 22, 2004
Written by Michael Miller
Directed by Ian Watson

A security guard is murdered during a break and enter at the fortress-like home of a wealthy banker. The only forensic evidence is a child's tooth discovered near his body, but could a child be capable of such a horrific crime? Joe's father, in failing health, has resurfaced in his life hoping for a reconciliation.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Ray Barrett as Barry Hill, Megan Dorman as Wendy Owen, Anthony Johnsen as Louis The Fly, David Woodley as Howard Carter, Jo Jo Yee as Annie Seto, Rupert Cox as Kieran McAffrey, Ross McQuinn as Ned Owen, Damian Bradford as Joel Curran, Alan Zitner as Cab Driver, Howard Lin as Sonny Seto, Greg Bull as Kleen, Jack O'Shea as Craig McAffrey, Sharne Brock as Mary McAffrey, Ian Cockburn as Homeless Man

Note: Megan Dorman's character previously appeared in episode 1.20

Episode 2.17

Australia: September 01, 2003
Canada: March 23, 2004
Written by Sam de Bristo
Directed by Ken Cameron

An older couple appear to be attempting to import heroin into the country when the drug is found concealed in their Thai holiday souvenirs. Are they just innocent carriers are were they trying to finance their retirement through drug smuggling? Theo is stabbed repeatedly with a syringe during a scuffle with two druggies in a car park. He wants to keep the incident under wraps but doing so requires him to distance himself from Sophie.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Angela Punch McGregor as Win Absolom, Ryan Johnson as Mungo Muntz, Alan Cinis as Mr. Greene, Jarred Dean as Ben Blake, Luke Rogers as Otto Manning, Ric Herbert as Deeke Wiley, Tom McCarville as Big Tom, Amanda Buckley as Karen, Ivy Mak as Hooker, Warren Ring as Digger Absolom, Glenn Butcher as Theo's Doctor

Episode 2.18

Australia: September 08, 2003
Canada: March 24, 2004
Written by Keith Thompson
Directed by Ken Cameron

The Kingsway detectives are drawn into the medical world when an anaesthetist is found dead in a hospital car park. Was it a random attack or could malpractice have had something to do with it? Investigations soon reveal that the murder victim had many skeletons in her closet. But so too, it seems, do several of the other doctors and patients at the hospital where she worked. Meanwhile, having sworn Harriet to secrecy about being stabbed with a needle by a junkie, Theo is furious when she breaks his confidence.

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Lorna Leslie as Dr. Rebecca Howell, Nicholas Brown as Damien Lewis, Brandon Burke as Carl Burgess, David Hynes as Noel Jamison, Antony Grey as Andrew Duncan, Naomi Vaughan as Dr. Fiona Fawkner, Verushka Darling as Gregg, Romina Villanueva as Girl in Red Dress, Najla Akbarali as Amanda Lewis, Shaun Chua as Fighter, Greg Bull as Kleen, Phillip Partridge as Joe Stunt Double, Brett Sheerin as Theo Stunt Double

Episode 2.19

Australia: September 15, 2003
Canada: March 25, 2004
Written by Tim Pye
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

When Nicole is called to the horrific murder of a young woman in a remote industrial area, she's forced to examine the way she views crime and criminals. Forensic tests reveal Diane Swift was raped, tortured, and set on fire with petrol. The horror of the murder leads Nicole into a relationship with the woman's best friend as she strives to understand the reasons behind the killing. Nicole's empathy deepens when she's asked to imitate Diane for a re-enactment of her last known movements in an attempt to generate badly needed leads.

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Justin Smith as Wayne Dobson, Matthew Dale as Murray Tripp, Jenelle Favarro as Emily Paslow, Justin Rosniak as Bobby Manel, Maggie Blinco as Doreen, Suzi Pye as Diane Swift, Michael Brownjohn as Brett, Matthew Foster as Nick Bryant, Murray Harman as Fireman, Gavin Douchkov as Fireman, Keith Potten as Donny, Amanda Tolnay as Michelle, Neil Dupen as Photographer, Wil Traval as Constable Tom Saunders, Shane Hawkins as Bus Driver, Min Windle as Diane Stunt Double

Note: WCB was pre-empted the following week by the Emmy Awards on the 22nd and remained on hiatus until December

Episode 2.20

Australia: December 08, 2003
Canada: March 26, 2004
Written by David Phillips
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Three elderly women are brutally murdered in their homes forcing the Kingsway detectives to determine if the crimes are the work of a serial killer or merely coincidence. Nicole calls on Sophie's estranged mother to help care for Eliot. Theo's test results come back.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Bill Hunter as Fred Logan, Zoe Houghton as Patrea Wilcox, Kieran Darcy-Smith as Neil Jeffries, Tina Bursill as Carole, Marcel Bracks as Oscar, Dylan Redlich as Eliot, Lynne Murphy as Betty Reid, Barbara Stevens as Edith Franke, Amanda Wenham as Mrs. Bonner, Tonia Leigh as Julia Cellini

Episode 2.21

Australia: December 15, 2003
Canada: March 29, 2004
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Ian Watson

The body of a young Asian girl is found in a garbage compactor, leading the Kingsway detectives to an international illegal prostitution racket.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Bree Beadman as Ruby, Sandy Winton as Simon, Alicia Kim as Sherry, Christopher Stollery as Don Hughes, Keith Agiers as Tony Aboud, Kenneth Moraleda as Edward Lam, Vicki No as Interpreter #1, Kyoung Kim as Interpreter #2, Stuart Robinson as Dempster, Susan Trainor as Immigration Official, Mark Slater as Guard, Victor Reyes as Meat Manager, Sigrid Langford Scherf as Brothel Receptionist, Stewart Armstrong as Brothel Client, HT Tran as Man Outside Brothel, Nicole Blake as Topless Hooker, Phillip Partridge as Stunt Driver

Episode 2.22

Australia: December 22, 2003
Canada: March 30, 2004
Written by Kristen Dunphy
Directed by Ian Watson

The lives of two of Kingsway's finest detectives are in grave danger when Joe and Harriet are the targets of a terrifying car bomb attack outside the police station. While Harriet survives the blast, two uniformed policemen are seriously wounded. And things are about to get much worse for the crime-fighting duo as they continue their investigatation into the sex slave racket. Joe is devastated when an anonymous complaint is made against him, hinting at sexual misconduct with his daughters.©tzuk

Guest cast: David Ritchie as Vincent, Ivy Latimer as Lel, Sandy Winton as Simon, Lucy Bell as Mia, Kenneth Moraleda as Edward Lam, Brian McDermott as Peter Gallagher, Masa Yamaguchi as John Tran, Wayne Pygram as Federal Boss, Mariane O'Connell as Gemma, Wil Traval as Constable Saunders, Marc Carra as DOCS Officer - Greg, Caitlin Beresford-Ord as DOCS Officer - Kim, Colin Borgonon as Lam's Solicitor, Fiona Hash as Office Manager, Renee Lim as Housekeeper, Denice Weaver as Blonde Madam, Brett Sheerin as Stunt Van Driver / Joe Stunt Double, Mick Hodge as Hudson Stunt Double