Insp. Lawson is recalled from London to head the Homicide squad. Barnes is promoted to Det. Sgt. and Sen. Det. Pat Kelly joins the squad. The first case for the new team is a killing in a small country town that reveals an unusual motive.

The moving story of retired safe cracker Buddy Rand, who, although having gone straight, finds himself breaking the law to help a mate.

When an early morning payroll robbery leads to murder, detectives find they have a difficult job on their hands. A window cleaner casts new light on the case by giving police a valuable lead which changes the theme of their investigations.

Both the Homicide detectives and some criminals want a man to tell what he knows about a $100,000 opal robbery.

The shooting of a man at Spencer Street railway station seems a simple case, but becomes more involved as inquiries continue, and leads to a powerful man who takes a carefully calculated risk - and loses everything.

Following the discovery of a body in a lake, detectives investigate a computerised dating service. Policewoman Helen Murray risks her life by acting as a decoy.

Four ex-national servicemen meet for a birthday reunion which ends in disaster when unpleasant memories of an incident in Vietnam are rekindled.

An irresponsible young man, Vincent Mason, is an only child of wealthy parents. Mason has a charm all of his own, but he is also a fanciful liar and his many and varied stories cause a lot of trouble for the Homicide detectives.

A burglar discovers a dead body in a house, and investigations lead to a bizarre couple and the solution to several unsolved murders.

A drug company truck driver is murdered on a lonely stretch of road. More lives are at stake as the police follow a trail of double-crosses which lead to a boat, the head of an organised hijack gang, a major drug runner and a cache of stolen drugs, culminating in one double-cross that surprises even the Homicide squad.

June Higgins nags her husband and lover to distraction, and is run down. A witness describes the driver with strange results. The case is a trial for Det. Kelly, who is involved in a long chase, car crash and reprimand from Insp. Lawson.

A 21st birthday party with a tragic ending has a profound effect on a number of people - including Det. Sgt Barnes, who resigns after "cracking" under pressure.

New member of the Homicide squad, Det. Sgt. Harry White, has his hands full when two young boys abscond from an orphanage and set off to seek their fortune.

George Jackson has just served 15 years for murder, a crime he always claimed he did not commit. Unexpected parole for him means much more than adjusting to the outside world - he is determined to prove his innocence regardless of the cost, which spells trouble for his family, friends and the Homicide squad.

An incident in the cells of the city watch-house leads to an inquiry which threatens the career of Sen. Det. Kelly.

A break from routine can be very refreshing, but Alex gets more than he bargained for.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A harmless public servant with a problem, or a scheming killer? The Homicide detectives investigating a case have a decision to make to avert a tragedy.

An innocent birdwatcher leads the Homicide squad into the discovery of an illegal gaming house.

While chasing a truant schoolboy, a young policewoman comes across a torture chamber, and a case for the Homicide squad.

Is Patrick O'Brien as respectable as he seems or are the threats to his life coming from someone who knows better?

Because of the murder of a friend following a brutal attack, a young constable, a friend of Det. Deegan, is forced to choose between his marriage and his career.

A war veteran misses the Anzac Day march, and the Homicide team take his behaviour into account when investigating the murder of a young man who is a confirmed pacifist.

When a callgirl is murdered, the Homicide squad enters the exciting world of boxing to investigate the case.

Is a petty criminal as innocent as his wife maintains, or is he responsible for a brutal murder?

Homicide detectives discover more than gracious living behind the plush façade of a suburban estate. In the wealthy eastern suburbs a dentist is found dead on his sitting room floor and his wife and 14-year old son are missing.

A confession from a dying woman, a pearl brooch and a bitter young criminal lead the Homicide Squad to a grisly discovery within the walls of Pentridge.

A young man goes beserk with a shotgun and leads the Homicide squad into the mysterious world of an unorthodox religious sect.

A car crashed on a lonely road, but the Homicide squad have doubts that it was an accident.

A quiet elderly couple reluctantly become involved as witnesses in a brutal murder case, and withhold information from the police.

A brother and sister are gunned down hours before they are due to fly out of Melbourne. A key, a missing fur coat, a NSW payroll robbery and two brothers in the second-hand business are central to the investigation.

The death of a prominent member of the community sets a puzzle for the Homicide squad.

When a spate of bombings occur, Homicide detectives face a potentially disastrous situation. But when another bomb is found and defused, the contents provide them with a vital clue.

A brutal killer and master of martial arts is on the loose, and the Homicide squad must get to him before more people get harmed.

When a solicitor is murdered, a schoolboy leads the Homicide detectives to a deserted cinema and a strange friendship.

The wife of a leading gangster is shot, and reprisals risk developing into a gangland war. Was it calculated murder, or was the bullet meant for someone else?

A series of brutal attacks on women has the squad asking an urgent question: What makes a rapist tick?

The Homicide squad are confronted by an agonising puzzle when a TV actress stabs her husband to death.

Random bashing or calculated murder? When a young writer comes under the scrutiny of the Homicide squad, the results are explosive.

Youngsters learn that no one loses friends quicker than criminals on the run.

The Homicide squad has found clues to a murder, but they can't find a body. After a bizarre search involving several tall stories and wild goose chases, Insp. Lawson is decidedly confused, and has no case.

Tina Kelly, daughter of Betty Kennedy, a pregnant, harassed, aggressive and downtrodden mother, is found to be dead on arrival at hospital, and the explanation for her fatal injuries do not satisfy the doctor.

A racing driver is killed while testing a new fuel injection device.

Three brutal murders and a one-sided love affair combine to present an intriguing case for the Homicide squad.

Julie Edwards and her husband Grant are known as a happy, loving couple. But when Julie is shot while sketching in a cemetery, detectives uncover facts which make them doubt this description.

Is a prominent member of a City Council a straight forward honest man, or is he the instigator of a brutal murder and a savage bashing?

A burglary occurs at the same time as the death of a very sick woman.

A policeman is killed at a factory break-in, and Homicide detectives uncover a long running feud between an ex-criminal and a police sergeant.

Figure skater Heather Morton is strangled on deserted land near an ice skating rink. Detectives learn that Heather had loved and discarded many boyfriends, and many of these men hated her.

A few quiet days in the country turn into a nightmare for Danny Simmons when his aunt's maid is found poisoned outside his door. Soon, a similar attempt is made on his own life.

What was going to be just a robbery turns out being a lot more trouble than Sam Horton expected.

The Homicide detectives find themselves involved with a dating service when a body is found in scrubland.

When a butcher's wife is found brutally stabbed to death her husband becomes the prime suspect.

When residents take action to stop redevelopment of their street, one of them is bashed so badly that she loses her baby. The father feels this is reason enough to take the law into his own hands.

The squad investigates the eerie death of a homosexual.

A criminal comes to Melbourne to settle an old score, but is murdered in the process. His son then turns to crime to seek revenge.

A farmer is killed by a hitch-hiker, and police suspect an itinerant surfer. Homicide detectives have a difficult task searching for the killer along Victoria's surfing coastline with its many communities and remote beaches.

A woman is murdered in the park. The squad are soon involved in a race to find the attacker, the victim's identity and the motive.

A dishonest second-hand car dealer is run down late at night, and he thinks someone is trying to kill him. Prime suspects include a dissatisfied customer and his wife's lover.

A talented young pianist and his mother stumble across the grisly remains of a vague acquaintance while out walking their dog.

The Seven National News crew discover two bodies in the Maribyrnong River while doing a story on pollution.

Melbourne police find the body of a drug addict and proper identification reveals him to be an ex-student leader wanted for a bombing in 1968.

A local ballet company is thrown into confusion when its leading dancer is shot after a party held for the press to announce the opening of a new show.

An elderly cinema projectionist witnesses the killing of a man on a parking station. He is only too willing to help the police in their investigation, which results in tragedy for him.

A young man with a passion for motor cycles shoots his girlfriend and her parents when the girl's father objects to their relationship.

The owner of a theatre restaurant teams up with an old friend to get quick money for his ailing business, but murder interferes with their well-laid plans.

The Homicide squad are baffled when a girl commits a murder and then gives herself up.

The Homicide squad are baffled when what appears to be suicide turns out to have been caused by a unique form of murder weapon.

During a game of cards, a man is shot dead and the other three players claim it was an accident. Sen. Det. Redford works in his own time to find evidence that he was murdered.

Homicide detectives are puzzled when a man confesses to the murder of his wife after the coroner has already passed a verdict of death by misadventure.

Murder on a lonely country road leads police to suspect that devil worship is involved.

When two gunmen terrorise migrant shopowners, Detective Deegan faces suspension for assault.

An armed robbery develops into murder when one of the two bandits panic, leading police on a trail of violence as they desperately try to escape.

Police start a frantic search when a girl is brutally attacked and another is found murdered in a girl's hostel.

An antique dealer is found murdered and the Homicide squad believe robbery was the motive until they discover threatening letters.

Processed film from a home movie camera provides the only clue when a young girl is murdered after touring Victoria.

In the early hours of the morning a body is found draped over a wall in a park, and police suspect the motive was revenge.

A prison escapee murders a prison officer then takes three hostages - or are they hostages?

The Homicide squad investigate abortionists in Melbourne.

Denny Connell, a member of Gordon Haynes' pop group, dies of a massive heroin overdose on arrival at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Haynes is a 30-year-old pop star whose career has been a succession of hits and crashes. He has been written off many times but has come back - only to crash again. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Connell was murdered, and many motives and suspects emerge. Inspector Lawson goes to London to investigate further, where he liases with Inspector Scofield of Scotland Yard. A few twists are in store before the Homicide squad finally unravel the solution.

Luke, the fanatical leader of a religious cult, kidnaps Kim Clayton, daughter of a newspaper magnate, after her 18th birthday party. The Homicide squad's investigations are hampered when her father pays the $100,000 ransom.

Two dangerous prison escapees take a young woman hostage and head for rugged mountain country.

An ex-prostitute whose husband is involved in counterfeiting finds herself caught in the middle when her friend is murdered by her husband, and she turns to Detective Redford for help.

When a wealthy businessman opens an office door, he triggers a booby trap and is killed in the explosions.

Three bikies force a young motorist over the edge of a quarry to his death.

A murder victim was aware of the identity of his attacker, and there are no signs of a struggle. Det. Sgt. White faces death when the killer takes him hostage.

A teenage couple's quiet picnic in the country ends in murder.

For the final case, a former member of the squad, now an Inspector, returns to help in the investigation of a massage parlour murder.