Michael Pate
Matlock Police (1971)
Season 2
Matlock Police is an Australian television police drama series made by Crawford Productions for the 0-10 Network between 1970 and 1975. The series was the 0-10 Network's attempt to come up with a police show to rival Homicide and Division 4. Matlock Police was different from its Melbourne-based predecessors by being set in a small country town, the fictional Matlock, Victoria. Series writers had a reference manual giving full details of the town’s geography, amenities, social structure, etc., as well as that of the surrounding area - neighbouring towns included Wilga, Chinaman's Creek, Possum's Creek and Burrabri, and there was an offshoot of the Great Dividing Range called the Candowies. The town's colourful history included the local Aboriginal tribe, the town founder, a gold rush, a bushranger and a town patriarchy. About the only landmark the Matlock district lacked for dramatic purposes was a beach.
Released Feb. 24, 1971
Episode 60 min
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S2E1 - Natural Loser
Lee Gibson is convinced that bad luck follows him about and that he can never win - but this time he is determined to do or die when he carries out an armed robbery.
Jan. 20, 1972, midnight
S2E2 - Kate and Benny
The innocent friendship between a little girl and a mentally retarded young man leads them to an encounter with criminals.
S2E3 - Bury Them Together
When a callous farmer, Geoff Mitchell, who thinks more of his shotgun than he does of his wife, chases a trespasser off his property, it sets off a chain of events that culminate in a fatal shooting.
Feb. 3, 1972, midnight
S2E4 - A Perfect Gentleman
A rich stranger, Ben Peterson, arouses the curiosity of the Matlock police, which turns to hatred when he is suspected of a violent sex crime. The battered, molested body of teenager Doreen Henderson is found in the bush and police discover that Peterson was the last person to see her alive.
Feb. 10, 1972, midnight
S2E5 - One Dark Soul
Two Matlock boys return home from spending time in Pentridge to recover the hidden proceeds of their crime. They are also seeking vengeance on Salvation Army Major McKenzie, but find they have too much conflicting information when they realise they have been double-crossed.
Feb. 17, 1972, midnight
S2E6 - Titch
A lonely young boy joins a dangerous criminal on a crime spree that climaxes into a violent death.
Feb. 24, 1972, midnight
S2E7 - Brother & Sister
In the middle of the camping season, Matlock police run up against an irate father and an officious American Army officer - and some surprising result.
March 2, 1972, midnight
S2E8 - It Could Have Been Anyone
An accident involving the use of explosive fuel brings Matlock police to the local camping ground. During their investigations a young girl is found murdered, causing tragedy and complications for the detectives.
March 9, 1972, midnight
S2E9 - Uphill All the Way
A routine investigation turns into a death puzzle for the Matlock police when their enquiries take them among the truck drivers that operated along the Central Highway.
March 16, 1972, midnight
S2E10 - Cat And Mouse
An attractive young girl goes missing from Matlock, a series of bashings follow, then another girl goes missing. Matlock police try to fit the pieces together in what turns out to be a fatal game of cat and mouse.
March 23, 1972, midnight
S2E11 - The Breadwinner
March 30, 1972, midnight
S2E12 - A Double Life
April 6, 1972, midnight
S2E13 - Hogan's Week
April 13, 1972, midnight
S2E14 - The Wheeler Dealer
April 20, 1972, midnight
S2E15 - What The Eye Doesn't See
April 27, 1972, midnight
S2E16 - Cheeky Charlie
May 4, 1972, midnight
S2E17 - One Of Those Days
May 11, 1972, midnight
S2E18 - The Cow Hand
May 18, 1972, midnight
S2E19 - Quicksilver Quick
May 25, 1972, midnight
S2E20 - A Weekend's Entertainment
June 1, 1972, midnight
S2E21 - I'd Rather Be Shot In The Back
June 8, 1972, midnight
S2E22 - Confessional
June 15, 1972, midnight
S2E23 - Sir
June 22, 1972, midnight
S2E24 - Dying Is Easy
A family's objection's to a teenage couples relationship erupts into violence.
June 29, 1972, midnight
S2E25 - Violent Thursday
July 6, 1972, midnight
S2E26 - Woman Wanted
July 13, 1972, midnight
S2E27 - Butcher's Picnic
Butcher Green's past catches up with him in Matlock when two old mates pressure him to share a lottery prize, which they feel they have a right to. Constable. Gary Hogan is accused of accepting bribes in connection with driver license tests.
July 20, 1972, midnight
S2E28 - Hurry Home
July 27, 1972, midnight
S2E29 - Will-O-The Wisp
Aug. 3, 1972, midnight
S2E30 - Blow-Ups Happen
Aug. 10, 1972, midnight
S2E31 - If Maria Dies, The World Stops
Aug. 17, 1972, midnight
S2E32 - Don't Get Involved
Aug. 24, 1972, midnight
S2E33 - Cook's Endeavour
Aug. 31, 1972, midnight
S2E34 - Black Samaritan
Sept. 7, 1972, midnight
S2E35 - Guide Dog
Sept. 14, 1972, midnight
S2E36 - Ancient History
Sept. 21, 1972, midnight
S2E37 - Back To The Fold
Sept. 28, 1972, midnight
S2E38 - Ghosts
Fear of the supernatural is exploited when Mrs. Czoska goes to live with her son and daughter-in-law. The situation is made worse by the mutual hatred between the two woman.
Oct. 5, 1972, midnight
S2E39 - Black Man With A Bag
Oct. 12, 1972, midnight
S2E40 - Deception
Oct. 19, 1972, midnight
S2E41 - Chain Reaction
Oct. 26, 1972, midnight
S2E42 - The Meek Shall Inherit
Nov. 2, 1972, midnight
S2E43 - The Rising Cost Of Giving
Nov. 9, 1972, midnight
Network: 10
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Feb. 24, 1971
Last Air Date: April 15, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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