Matlock's town matriarch, Grace Falconer, is brutally attacked and robbed. Suspects include a group of hippies who become involved in town affairs when a local girl's horse is shot, two yobbos on a hunting trip who are found trespassing, and a handyman recently sacked by Mrs. Falconer - who refuses to account for his movements on the night in question.
S1.E2 - The Big Gun
Thursday, March 4, 1971
Local tough guy Brownie Merkle becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a man and the disappearance of another when he suddenly begins paying his debts, and Det. Sgt. Maddern finds his attention diverted from his marital problems.
S1.E3 - Goodbye Tuesday
Thursday, March 11, 1971
The search for a trio of prison escapees, Carol Price, Judy Bennett and Bob Pollard, endangers many lives when searchers and escapees alike are caught in a bushfire.
S1.E4 - End Of The Season
Thursday, March 18, 1971
S1.E5 - Something After Death
Thursday, March 25, 1971
S1.E6 - One Good Turn
Thursday, April 1, 1971
S1.E7 - A Bit Of Freedom
Thursday, April 8, 1971
S1.E8 - Cast A Black Shadow
Thursday, April 15, 1971
S1.E9 - Cradle Song
Thursday, April 22, 1971
S1.E10 - Rhythm And Blues
Thursday, April 29, 1971
S1.E11 - Pressure Point
Thursday, May 6, 1971
S1.E12 - The Outsiders
Thursday, May 13, 1971
S1.E13 - The Word Is Progress
Thursday, May 20, 1971
S1.E14 - The Crunch
Tuesday, May 25, 1971
S1.E15 - Tightrope
Thursday, June 3, 1971
S1.E16 - Heroes Day
Thursday, June 10, 1971
S1.E17 - The Hunting Ground
Thursday, June 17, 1971
S1.E18 - A Second Opinion
Thursday, June 24, 1971
S1.E19 - Hideaway
Thursday, July 1, 1971
S1.E20 - The Price of Anger
Thursday, July 8, 1971
S1.E21 - The Gypsies
Thursday, July 15, 1971
S1.E22 - Cross Purposes
Thursday, July 22, 1971
S1.E23 - Early One Morning
Thursday, July 29, 1971
S1.E24 - Olsen's Ghost
Thursday, August 5, 1971
S1.E25 - Escape To Nowhere
Thursday, August 12, 1971
S1.E26 - A Case of Neglect
Thursday, August 19, 1971
S1.E27 - Millbank Nugget
Thursday, August 26, 1971
S1.E28 - The Loner
Thursday, September 2, 1971
A mysterious hermit, has lived in a shack outside Matlock for seven months. Suddenly, his past and present catch up with him, when he is terrorised by three local youths. When one is accidentally blinded, Chip Richardson burns down Herman's shack and later blames him for the accident. Herman takes off in panic and the police mount an intensive search for him.
S1.E29 - The Milk And Honey Man
Thursday, September 2, 1971
S1.E30 - No Way Out
Thursday, September 16, 1971
A motel robbery and the death of a young police constable in a car accident lead to the revelation of several Matlock townspeople's personal conflicts.
S1.E31 - Still Life
Thursday, September 23, 1971
Matlock police investigate a complaint of carnal knowledge involving an itinerant artist and a young girl, but the accused has his own way of extricating himself from the situation.
S1.E32 - Smoke Screen
Thursday, September 30, 1971
The Matlock saw-millers are a tough breed, but the builders of a new dam claim to be even tougher, A series of ugly incidents lead the two groups towards a violent showdown.
S1.E33 - The Champ
Thursday, October 7, 1971
A broken down ex-heavyweight boxer, Dan Regan, is in Matlock on a sinister assignment. Unforseen events cause Regan's past, present and future to meet head-on in the biggest battle of his career.
S1.E34 - Jimmy Woodser
Thursday, October 14, 1971
An important businessman, Eric Schneider, wants to set up a deal with a Matlock company. However, when he is arrested for assaulting a young girl, public feelings rise up against Det. Curtis who may have made a serious mistake. Schneider, with his lawyer Harrison, puts his money and his pressure in the right places to beat the charge.
S1.E35 - Compassionate Leave
Thursday, October 21, 1971
When Johnny Marcelli returns from the Vietnam war on compassionate leave, he is told that his father has committed suicide. He refuses to believe it and sets out to solve the mystery.
S1.E36 - The End of the Road
Thursday, October 28, 1971
The investigation of a series of wool thefts in the Matlock District uncover the problems of one of the suspects, and provide some surprises for the police - especially Cont. Hogan.
S1.E37 - A Piece of Cake
Thursday, November 4, 1971
Ron Grey, an ex-Spitfire pilot embarks on a dubious mission as a courier to gain some quick money, because he only has a few years of active life lift - he is a chronic diabetic who keeps coma and semi-blindness at bay with insulin shots. While flying a light aircraft with his girlfriend Betty Holmes, the plane strikes trouble and they have to crash land in the Candowie Rangers. When the plane is found by a police search party, they discover that Gray and Holmes both fled into the bush.
S1.E38 - The Foreigners
Thursday, November 11, 1971
A feud among some Albanian immigrants in Matlock starts to get out of hand, and police are soon investigating an attempted murder.
S1.E39 - Give A Man A Gun
Thursday, November 11, 1971
S1.E40 - Any More at Home Like You
Thursday, November 25, 1971
When salesman Frank Ross finds himself in serious financial difficulties, he takes an illegal way out and starts an unexpected chain of events that bring surprise to the Matlock police.
S1.E41 - The Break
Thursday, December 2, 1971
S2.E1 - Natural Loser
Thursday, January 20, 1972
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.
S2.E2 - Kate and Benny
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The innocent friendship between a little girl and a mentally retarded young man leads them to an encounter with criminals.
S2.E3 - Bury Them Together
Thursday, February 3, 1972
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.
S2.E4 - A Perfect Gentleman
Thursday, February 10, 1972
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.
S2.E5 - One Dark Soul
Thursday, February 17, 1972
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.
S2.E6 - Titch
Thursday, February 24, 1972
A lonely young boy joins a dangerous criminal on a crime spree that climaxes into a violent death.
S2.E7 - Brother & Sister
Thursday, March 2, 1972
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.
S2.E8 - It Could Have Been Anyone
Thursday, March 9, 1972
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.
S2.E9 - Uphill All the Way
Thursday, March 16, 1972
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.
S2.E10 - Cat And Mouse
Thursday, March 23, 1972
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.
S2.E11 - The Breadwinner
Thursday, March 30, 1972
S2.E12 - A Double Life
Thursday, April 6, 1972
S2.E13 - Hogan's Week
Thursday, April 13, 1972
S2.E14 - The Wheeler Dealer
Thursday, April 20, 1972
S2.E15 - What The Eye Doesn't See
Thursday, April 27, 1972
S2.E16 - Cheeky Charlie
Thursday, May 4, 1972
S2.E17 - One Of Those Days
Thursday, May 11, 1972
S2.E18 - The Cow Hand
Thursday, May 18, 1972
S2.E19 - Quicksilver Quick
Thursday, May 25, 1972
S2.E20 - A Weekend's Entertainment
Thursday, June 1, 1972
S2.E21 - I'd Rather Be Shot In The Back
Thursday, June 8, 1972
S2.E22 - Confessional
Thursday, June 15, 1972
S2.E23 - Sir
Thursday, June 22, 1972
S2.E24 - Dying Is Easy
Thursday, June 29, 1972
A family's objection's to a teenage couples relationship erupts into violence.
S2.E25 - Violent Thursday
Thursday, July 6, 1972
S2.E26 - Woman Wanted
Thursday, July 13, 1972
S2.E27 - Butcher's Picnic
Thursday, July 20, 1972
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.
S2.E28 - Hurry Home
Thursday, July 27, 1972
S2.E29 - Will-O-The Wisp
Thursday, August 3, 1972
S2.E30 - Blow-Ups Happen
Thursday, August 10, 1972
S2.E31 - If Maria Dies, The World Stops
Thursday, August 17, 1972
S2.E32 - Don't Get Involved
Thursday, August 24, 1972
S2.E33 - Cook's Endeavour
Thursday, August 31, 1972
S2.E34 - Black Samaritan
Thursday, September 7, 1972
S2.E35 - Guide Dog
Thursday, September 14, 1972
S2.E36 - Ancient History
Thursday, September 21, 1972
S2.E37 - Back To The Fold
Thursday, September 28, 1972
S2.E38 - Ghosts
Thursday, October 5, 1972
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.
S2.E39 - Black Man With A Bag
Thursday, October 12, 1972
S2.E40 - Deception
Thursday, October 19, 1972
S2.E41 - Chain Reaction
Thursday, October 26, 1972
S2.E42 - The Meek Shall Inherit
Thursday, November 2, 1972
S2.E43 - The Rising Cost Of Giving
Thursday, November 9, 1972
S3.E1 - Leave 'Em For Dead
Thursday, January 25, 1973
S3.E2 - Home Away From Home
Thursday, February 1, 1973
S3.E3 - A Little Celebration
Thursday, February 8, 1973
S3.E4 - Wrath
Thursday, February 15, 1973
S3.E5 - The Death Maker
Thursday, February 22, 1973
S3.E6 - Terror On The Loose
Thursday, March 1, 1973
S3.E7 - Cup Fever
Thursday, March 8, 1973
S3.E8 - Big C Blues
Thursday, March 15, 1973
S3.E9 - The Recurrence Of Brandy MacBain
Thursday, March 22, 1973
S3.E10 - The Holiday
Thursday, March 29, 1973
S3.E11 - Collision Course
Thursday, April 5, 1973
S3.E12 - A Home, A Wife, A Family
Thursday, April 12, 1973
S3.E13 - Hero
Thursday, April 19, 1973
S3.E14 - Robbery
Thursday, April 26, 1973
S3.E15 - Dingo Hunter
Thursday, May 3, 1973
Farmer Ted wood is driven to take desperate action when he finds everything he loves in jeopardy and the Matlock Police apparently unable to help. Det. Curtis is promoted to Sargent and transferred to Melbourne.
S3.E16 - Bedlam
Thursday, May 10, 1973
S3.E17 - Poor Jacko
Thursday, May 17, 1973
S3.E18 - Adam's Disciple
Thursday, May 24, 1973
S3.E19 - A Special Place
Thursday, May 31, 1973
S3.E20 - Chickens Home To Roost
Thursday, June 7, 1973
S3.E21 - Beast Of Prey
Thursday, June 14, 1973
S3.E22 - Grinning George
Thursday, June 21, 1973
S3.E23 - How Does Your Garden Grow?
Thursday, June 28, 1973
S3.E24 - Welcome Home Champ
Thursday, July 5, 1973
S3.E25 - Everybody's Staring
Thursday, July 12, 1973
S3.E26 - The Old Timer
Thursday, July 19, 1973
S3.E27 - What's In It For Me?
Thursday, July 26, 1973
S3.E28 - The Last Laugh
Thursday, August 2, 1973
S3.E29 - Everyone Needs A Little Security
Thursday, August 9, 1973
S3.E30 - Jeff's Missing
Thursday, August 16, 1973
A kidnapped child escapes only to get lost in the bush. Rescue operations are complicated by the child's neurotic mother and her criminal lover.
S3.E31 - Vengeance
Thursday, August 23, 1973
S3.E32 - Accused
Thursday, August 30, 1973
S3.E33 - Executioner
Thursday, September 6, 1973
S3.E34 - No Sweat
Thursday, September 13, 1973
S3.E35 - Funny Man
Thursday, September 20, 1973
S3.E36 - My Brother's Killer
Thursday, September 27, 1973
S3.E37 - Squaring Off
Thursday, October 4, 1973
S3.E38 - Sky High
Thursday, October 11, 1973
S3.E39 - Ski-Do
Thursday, October 18, 1973
S3.E40 - Help!
Thursday, October 25, 1973
S3.E41 - Etcetera
Thursday, November 1, 1973
S3.E42 - Lone Wolf
Thursday, November 8, 1973
S3.E43 - By Hook Or By Crook
Thursday, November 15, 1973
S3.E44 - Trouble With York
Thursday, November 22, 1973
S3.E45 - No Flowers... By Request
Thursday, November 29, 1973
S3.E46 - An Old Enemy
Thursday, December 6, 1973
S3.E47 - Daniel
Thursday, December 13, 1973
S4.E1 - Germ Bomb
Thursday, July 10, 2025
S4.E2 - Whose Idea Was That?
Thursday, January 24, 1974
S4.E3 - They'll Fix You Up, No Worries
Thursday, July 10, 2025
S4.E4 - Everybody Else Has Everything
Thursday, February 7, 1974
The relationship between a young criminal and a middle-aged widow causes a number of problems for the Matlock police during an investigation into a car yard breaking, and an assault on Constable McKenzie.
S4.E5 - The Germ Bomb
Thursday, February 14, 1974
S4.E6 - The Green Bull
Thursday, February 21, 1974
Sly grog and prostitution at an old De-Licenced pub causes the Matlock police a number of unexpected headaches.
S4.E7 - The Prowler
Thursday, February 28, 1974
S4.E8 - Time And Motion
Thursday, March 7, 1974
S4.E9 - Mummy
Thursday, March 14, 1974
S4.E10 - The Highwayman
Thursday, March 21, 1974
S4.E11 - Poppy And The Closet Junkie
Thursday, March 28, 1974
S4.E12 - Crack Shot
Thursday, April 4, 1974
S4.E13 - Two To One Against
Thursday, April 11, 1974
S4.E14 - They'll Fix You Up No Worries
Thursday, April 18, 1974
Police investigations lead to a backyard abortion racket when a woman is found unconscious in her car.
S4.E15 - Rhubarb
Thursday, April 25, 1974
S4.E16 - Powers Of Arrest
Thursday, May 2, 1974
S4.E17 - Prosperity Breeds Contempt
Thursday, May 9, 1974
S4.E18 - Pot Luck
Thursday, May 16, 1974
S4.E19 - The Reckoning
Thursday, May 23, 1974
S4.E20 - Dancing Class
Thursday, May 30, 1974
S4.E21 - It's Just A Job
Thursday, June 6, 1974
S4.E22 - Thin Air
Thursday, June 13, 1974
S4.E23 - What Are Friends For?
Thursday, June 20, 1974
S4.E24 - Nothing Man
Thursday, June 27, 1974
S4.E25 - Country Hospitality
Thursday, July 4, 1974
S4.E26 - Manhunter
Thursday, July 11, 1974
S4.E27 - Bygones Be Bygones
Thursday, July 18, 1974
S4.E28 - Death Of A Cuckoo
Thursday, July 25, 1974
S4.E29 - Canungra
Thursday, August 1, 1974
Three young women fall victim to a sexual pervert and are assaulted. The prime suspect is a 17-year-old boy who has grown up in almost complete isolation in a remote area of Matlock.
S4.E30 - Satisfaction
Thursday, August 8, 1974
S4.E31 - The Biggest Game Of All
Thursday, August 15, 1974
S4.E32 - Dennis
Thursday, August 22, 1974
S4.E33 - Past Master
Thursday, August 29, 1974
S4.E34 - Cry Of Vengeance
Thursday, September 5, 1974
S4.E35 - Loggerheads
Thursday, September 12, 1974
S4.E36 - Cobber
Thursday, September 19, 1974
S4.E37 - Deep Water
Thursday, September 26, 1974
S4.E38 - A Couple Of Days Away
Thursday, October 3, 1974
S4.E39 - In The Name Of The Queen
Thursday, October 10, 1974
S4.E40 - Priorities
Thursday, October 17, 1974
S4.E41 - No Place Like Home
Thursday, October 24, 1974
S4.E42 - Donny Brook
Thursday, November 21, 1974
S5.E1 - Squeeze, Don't Pull
Thursday, January 16, 1975
S5.E2 - A Quiet Little Place
Thursday, January 23, 1975
S5.E3 - Like Fred
Thursday, January 30, 1975
S5.E4 - A Patch Of Dirt
Thursday, February 6, 1975
S5.E5 - The Hill
Thursday, February 13, 1975
S5.E6 - The Overlanders
Thursday, February 20, 1975
S5.E7 - What's Best For The Kids
Thursday, February 27, 1975
S5.E8 - Walk Like A Man
Thursday, March 6, 1975
S5.E9 - The Burribri Bunyip
Thursday, March 13, 1975
S5.E10 - Baby Doll
Thursday, March 20, 1975
S5.E11 - Billy Truckie
Thursday, March 27, 1975
S5.E12 - Where The Trees Walk Down The Hill
Thursday, April 3, 1975
S5.E13 - First Day Out
Thursday, April 10, 1975
S5.E14 - Gary
Thursday, April 17, 1975
S5.E15 - Forget Me Not
Thursday, April 24, 1975
S5.E16 - Galloping Prad Smith
Thursday, May 8, 1975
S5.E17 - United We Stand
Thursday, May 15, 1975
S5.E18 - The Dirty Old Man
Thursday, May 22, 1975
S5.E19 - Billy Muggins
Thursday, May 29, 1975
S5.E20 - Have A Good Weekend
Thursday, June 5, 1975
S5.E21 - Moment Of Truth
Thursday, June 12, 1975
S5.E22 - A Dangerous Sort Of Man
Thursday, June 19, 1975
S5.E23 - The Last And Final Straw
Thursday, June 26, 1975
S5.E24 - Welcome To Matlock
Thursday, July 10, 1975
S5.E25 - The Great Equaliser
Thursday, July 17, 1975
S5.E26 - Just A Friendly Blue
Friday, July 25, 1975
S5.E27 - The Son
Friday, August 1, 1975
S5.E28 - It's A Lot Easier To Be Good In The Country
Friday, August 8, 1975
S5.E29 - Run, Rabbit, Run
Friday, August 15, 1975
S5.E30 - Cuckoo And Peaches
Friday, August 22, 1975
S5.E31 - Kicking On
Thursday, August 28, 1975
S5.E32 - The Witch
Friday, September 5, 1975
Police become involved in the welfare of a young crippled girl whose mother's attentions are driving her to the brink of insanity.