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The Best Episodes of Spender

Every episode of Spender ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Spender!

Jimmy Nail plays tough cop Spender, forced to return to his native Newcastle after a failed undercover operation in London. He uses tough and unconventional methods to tackle the criminal underworld, but he must also

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Spender Season 1 Episode 1 - Homecoming
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    #1 - Homecoming

    S1:E1

    D.S. Freddie Spender is an undercover Geordie cop but has been in London for the last 15 years. He and his partner D.S. Colin Driver are on an undercover operation which goes horribly wrong and Spender is transferred back to his native Newcastle, much to his disgust. Upon his return, he must confront an ex-wife and kids, a murky past and some local villains. His boss, Supt. Yelland also has dislikes Spender, and thinks he's a pain in the arse. Yelland assigns Spender to a case involving Raymond Price.

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  2. Spender Season 1 Episode 2 - Half a Ton of Heartaches
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    #2 - Half a Ton of Heartaches

    S1:E2

    After Yelland tells Spender that he wants him to stick around for a while, he goes undercover on the oil-rigs following the suspicious death of Mr. Patel, an oil-rig worker.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Spender Season 1 Episode 3 - Double Jeopardy
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    #3 - Double Jeopardy

    S1:E3

    Following a tip-off, Spender and Stick tail the glamorous Lorraine Hope. She's up to something, but what? Then Dan asks Spender to assist another undercover detective (Terry Knowle), who doesn't want his help.

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  4. Spender Season 1 Episode 4 - The Candidate
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    #4 - The Candidate

    S1:E4

    Spender is assigned to look after a female Conservative politician named Bobby Montgomery. However, he is angered when Yelland teams up with him. However, Spender is injured when he is run down by a lorry whilst saving Bobby from being run over herself. After his spell in the hospital, Yelland has Spender put on the sick and his car taken away. However, determined to do his job, he gets a job working for Iain Rutherford, the owner of the lorry which ran him over. Whilst driving for Rutherford he ends up being involved in a robbery!

    Director:Richard Standeven
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  5. Spender Season 1 Episode 5 - Iced
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    #5 - Iced

    S1:E5

    Spender's god-daughter's boyfriend is killed in a motorbike accident and he poses as an ex army buddy of a drug courier.

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  6. Spender Season 1 Episode 6 - Dance Girl Dance
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    #6 - Dance Girl Dance

    S1:E6

    Spender poses as an ex-shipyard worker with a load of redundancy money wanting to a nightclub for local villian, Palmer. Spender also investigates a number of dissapearances.

    Director:Richard Standeven
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Spender Season 1 Episode 7 - Tough
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    #7 - Tough

    S1:E7

    Stick is in court and Spender goes with him as support. After the hearing, Spender befriends Mal Balmer, an ex-boxer. As he gets to know Balmer, he realises that Mal is now a fist fighter.

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  8. Spender Season 1 Episode 8 - Well Well Well
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    #8 - Well Well Well

    S1:E8

    Spender travels to London after he is summoned back by Inspector Greaves. And when he returns he's faced with the task of clearing Stick's name after he is arrested on suspicion of murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Spender Season 2 Episode 1 - Here We Go Again
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    #9 - Here We Go Again

    S2:E1

    Stick and Spud get into trouble.

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  10. Spender Season 2 Episode 2 - Fly By Night
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    #10 - Fly By Night

    S2:E2

    Spender is working undercover at a glass factory.

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  11. Spender Season 2 Episode 3 - Fee
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    #11 - Fee

    S2:E3

    A friend of Keith's is in trouble with a drug dealer Mick McDonna.

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  12. Spender Season 2 Episode 4 - Family Business
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    #12 - Family Business

    S2:E4

    Spender visits his Aunt Mabel.

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  13. Spender Season 2 Episode 5 - The Golden Striker
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    #13 - The Golden Striker

    S2:E5

    Spender tries to track down a Newcastle United foottballer, Kenny Cooper.

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  14. Spender Season 2 Episode 6 - At the End of the Day
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    #14 - At the End of the Day

    S2:E6

    Spender starts to become disillusioned.

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  15. Spender Season 3 Episode 1 - The More Things Change
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    #15 - The More Things Change

    S3:E1

    Spender is dating a new girlfriend, called Sandy. Whilst in the park with Laura and Kate, Spender comes across a dangerous rapist, he gives chase but loses him. Keith reveals to Spender that he is being bootlegged by a guy at the train station. Spender promises to investigate for him. Later, whilst in the same place that the rapes have been taking place, an undercover officer is about to be attacked, however, Spender intervenes and gives chase. He ends up chasing a train down the track! Meanwhile, Frances tells Spender that she's going to marry Eric and they both agree to sign the divorce papers. Stick takes Eileen to dinner to celebrate his deal. He also invites Spender and Sandy and Keith and Emily. Sandy's Husband turns up and informs Spender that he's dating his wife!

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  16. Spender Season 3 Episode 2 - Kid
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    #16 - Kid

    S3:E2

    Dan isn't getting much sleep as he is wanting to win first prize for his flowers, so he and his friend are doing shifts on keeping guard! Spender takes Laura and Kate out for the day. Whilst out on the hills Kate witnesses an attempted murder. A young boy called Jason Bamford is pushed off a cliff. Spender sends Stick out looking for the boy's attackers. He comes across a doss-house where free meals are being handed out. However, nobody will reveal anything about Jason Bamford, who has run away from home.

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  17. Spender Season 3 Episode 3 - Puck
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    #17 - Puck

    S3:E3

    Spender digs up some dirt on Tommy Thornton.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Spender Season 3 Episode 4 - Bad Company
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    #18 - Bad Company

    S3:E4

    Spender's affair with Janet Thornton deepens.

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  19. Spender Season 3 Episode 5 - Best Friends
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    #19 - Best Friends

    S3:E5

    Spender is assigned to investigate a series of car thefts.

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  20. Spender Season 3 Episode 6 - Retreat
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    #20 - Retreat

    S3:E6

    A local businessman and property developer is in Spender's sights.

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  21. Spender Season 3 Episode 7 - The French Collection
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    #21 - The French Collection

    S3:E7

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Best Episodes Summary

"Homecoming" is the best rated episode of "Spender". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/1991. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Half a Ton of Heartaches".