A former jazz trumpeter, now a derelict, overhears a plot to blow up a boat and its owner.

Twelve Bar Blues

Charles Tingwell

Don Barker

Gary Day

I Keep Going Back to Be Certain

Angel

Homicide detectives have to cope with a group of unruly girls at a mission following an apparently unmotivated bashing.

The Crossing

Detectives investigate the murder of a roustabout at a once prosperous travelling carnival.

Jingles

Homicide detectives come up against some startling attitudes when a homosexual is bashed and killed. The victim's lover becomes a suspect when they find incriminating letters written to the dead man.

A Crime Against Nature

A suburban policeman comes into conflict with the Homicide squad when he conducts his own investigation of a murder.

A Thing of the Past

The dramatic death of an American business tycoon takes the Homicide squad to a luxurious penthouse suite and presents a problem for Sen. Det. Phil Redford.

Just Good Friends

When Billy Day and his pregnant wife Daphne visit Melbourne to exhibit their prize bull at the Royal Agricultural Show, they accidentally become involved with some bank robbers.

Cowboy Billy Day

A sudden spate of vicious attacks on lone women has the Homicide squad working round the clock.

Jill the Ripper

Homicide detectives are baffled by the discovery of two bodies in the snow at the Mount Buller ski resort.

Otto

A strip club murder involving several eminent businessmen spells trouble for private investigator Michael Ryan.

As Simple as A.B.Z.

Some nasty remarks about Australian Rules football lead to what police believe is a nasty but simple bashing.

Bill

A killer avoids arrest by terrorising people with evidence against him.

Shut Your Mouth and You'll Catch No Flies

The investigation of a seaman's death provides Senior Detective Redford with a novel experience.

Running Jack

Angel Brewer, believed to be a simple country girl who moved to the city to be a model, is found dead in the bay. The case involves an investigation into prostitution, and shatters a father's illusions about his daughter.

Homicide detectives find there is more than meets the eye when three youths rape a young girl who claims one of them tried to kill her. Investigations get complex when one of the youths is missing, and police suspect his father killed him.

Insp. Lawson visits Sydney for a conference and becomes involved in a murder investigation when the local police find a body floating in the harbour. Lawson comes into conflict with Sgt. Jack Beck on the use of firearms in crime prevention.

Time and Tide

A drunken assault and the disappearance of two young girls leads to tragedy.

Penelope

While investigating the murder of a petty criminal, the Homicide Squad faces opposition from his young son, who blatantly accuses his mother of the crime.

An Axe for Tommy

In an endeavour to better his life and provide for his wife, a factory worker is forced to resort to violence and crime.

Final Sunday

The husband of a nagging woman sees his opportunity to get some money and escape.

The Artful Dodger

A wall of silence meets Homicide detectives when they arrive in the little township of Mayfield to investigate the brutal murder of a truck driver.

Welcome to Mayfield

A drug pusher is murdered at a beach house party. The Homicide squad find their investigations are hampered by three bikies, a father whose loyalty is tested, and a step-son who has something to hide.

You've Got to Do Something

Homicide detectives investigate a case of mistaken identity when a man is murdered whose name is similar to that of the intended victim.

The Shooting of Jimmy Lines

When Snr. Const. Alan Reed is shot and blinded for life, the task faced by the Homicide squad when they move into a small country town to apprehend the man responsible is not an easy one.

No Rhyme or Reason

Clarrie Lucas is a hard-bitten reporter who has seen it all. When his newspaper journalist mate Len Condon is shot dead, he attempts to solve the crime on his own.

Yesterday's News

Racial fights erupt when a wealthy Italian is killed in a blast.

Slow Fuse

Investigations take the Homicide squad to Tasmania after a milk bar proprietor and his wife are robbed and murdered.

Tom Mitchell's Money Box

A psychopath who kills derelicts is at large and detectives are hard pressed in their endeavour to capture him.

You Hear About The Slasher

The Homicide squad are called behind the scenes of horse racing when they become involved in the investigation of the murder of a stable hand.

The Chaff Bandits

A visiting American policeman and a junkie murdered in Canberra suddenly tie in, and the Homicide squad find themselves on a trail that crosses state boundaries in search not only of a murderer, but also an international drug ring.

The Transhipment

When a cripple at a sheltered workshop is murdered, detectives discover a connection between the dead man and a recent art robbery.

Brotherhood of Man

Homicide detectives are confronted with a difficult case when a homicidal maniac escapes from a prison farm and heads for Melbourne in search of a former girlfriend.

Stand in for Terror

Things become complicated when a Homicide detective finds himself personally involved in a murder investigation.

The Fellas Send Their Regards

Kenny Sutton murders his wife, steals some explosives and takes a hostage as he heads towards the city to stage his own fireworks display at the Moomba Festival.

The Fireworks Man

An examination of some of the factors which contribute to one of the most serious forms of violent crime - unmotivated bashings. Tony Walker is bored, frustrated and, like thousands of other Australian youths, destined for trouble.

The Graduation of Tony Walker

When two young people are murdered, an old eccentric gives the Homicide squad a hard time and confuses their case.

Moon Shadow

Could this be Inspector Lawson's first unsolved murder? The squad seem to think so when a much-liked elderly member of the community is murdered.

Coup De Grace

While investigating a shooting at a large sheep station. Sen. Det. Deegan befriends young Kenny, son of Ross Bullen, owner of the station. The peace is shattered when Barry Lewis arrives to make life unpleasant for Prue Fletcher.

The Last Season

A British couple who were successful diamond robbers are discovered living in Australia after the murder of their friend. There is a race to find them between the underworld and the police.

Running Nowhere

Homicide was an Australian television police drama series  The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force and the various crimes and cases the detectives are called upon to investigate. Many episodes were based on real life crime cases.

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