Police Rescue 1991
What is Police Rescue?
Police Rescue is an Australian television series that aired on ABC TV between 1989 and 1996. The program was produced by the ABC and Southern Star Xanadu in association with the BBC.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 14, 1991
- Last aired
- Nov 22, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU, GB
- Networks
- ABC TV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Police Rescue is an Australian television series that aired on ABC TV between 1989 and 1996. The program was produced by the ABC and Southern Star Xanadu in association with the BBC. The narrative focuses on the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad based in Sydney. The series depicts the professional work of the squad members as they attend to various incidents, ranging from road accidents to train crashes. Beyond these rescue operations, the show explores the dramas that surround the rescue work itself. It also examines the unique characters attached to the squad and the humor found within the after-hours lives of these colorful personalities. As an action, adventure, and drama production, the series highlights both the high-stakes nature of the rescue squad's responsibilities and the personal lives of the individuals involved in the unit. The show is documented through various sources as having a run spanning from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, capturing the operational and personal dynamics of the Sydney-based team.
Should you watch it?
“This Australian drama follows the high-stakes operations of the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad in Sydney.”
- focuses on specialized rescue operations
- authentic Australian setting
- limited to rescue-based narratives
Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas centered on emergency response teams.
The series depicts emergency situations including road and train accidents.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Mates Feb 14, 1991
- E2 Angel After Hours Feb 14, 1991
- E3 L.P.G. Feb 21, 1991
- E4 The Cosmic Lightbeam Feb 28, 1991
- E5 Mad Dog Mar 7, 1991
- E6 Saturday Night Mar 14, 1991
- E7 Reunion With Snake Mar 21, 1991
- E8 Raid Mar 28, 1991
- E9 One for Dad Apr 11, 1991
- E10 Hostage Apr 18, 1991
- E11 Up a Tree Apr 25, 1991
- E12 Saving the Princess May 2, 1991
- E13 By the Book May 16, 1991
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Right Stuff Sep 3, 1992
- E2 Off the Track Sep 10, 1992
- E3 The Hard Way Sep 17, 1992
- E4 The Big Canary Sep 24, 1992
- E5 Judgement Day Oct 1, 1992
- E6 Stakeout Oct 15, 1992
- E7 Sugar Oct 22, 1992
- E8 With a Vengeance Oct 29, 1992
- E9 Reasons to Live Nov 5, 1992
- E10 From This Day Forward Nov 12, 1992
- E11 Angel's Devils Nov 19, 1992
- E12 The Real Meaning Nov 26, 1992
- E13 Heartbeat Dec 3, 1992
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Lifeline Jun 10, 1993
- E2 Wild Goose Chase Jun 17, 1993
- E3 On a Roll Jun 24, 1993
- E4 Prodigal Daughter Jul 4, 1993
- E5 The Loaded Boy Jul 8, 1993
- E6 Good Buddy Jul 15, 1993
- E7 Rush Hour Jul 22, 1993
- E8 Speeding Jul 29, 1993
- E9 Lift Sixteen Aug 5, 1993
- E10 Whirlwind Aug 19, 1993
- E11 Cold Snap Aug 26, 1993
- E12 Double Illusion Sep 2, 1993
- E13 The Last to Know Sep 9, 1993
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 On the Outer Apr 27, 1995
- E2 Conduct Endangering Life May 4, 1995
- E3 Wrong Side of the Road May 11, 1995
- E4 Something's Got to Give May 18, 1995
- E5 Guardian Angel May 25, 1995
- E6 Double Jeopardy Jun 1, 1995
- E7 Crossing the Line Jun 8, 1995
- E8 Damage Control Jun 15, 1995
- E9 Public Mischief Jun 22, 1995
- E10 Breaking Strain Jun 29, 1995
- E11 The Sharp End Jul 6, 1995
- E12 Rescue Me Jul 13, 1995
- E13 Wild Card Jul 20, 1995
Season 5 · 9 episodes
- E1 The Ultimate Sep 20, 1996
- E2 Nobby's Place Sep 27, 1996
- E3 The Getting of Wisdom Oct 4, 1996
- E4 The River Oct 11, 1996
- E5 The Ship Oct 18, 1996
- E6 Flash the Descent Oct 25, 1996
- E7 The Holliman Kid Nov 1, 1996
- E8 Tomorrow Never Knows Nov 8, 1996
- E9 The Only Constant Nov 22, 1996
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows the work of the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad based in Sydney.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in Sydney, Australia.
What kind of incidents do they handle?
The team attends to various incidents including road accidents and train crashes.
What is the unit's name?
The unit is known as the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad.
Is this a documentary?
No, it is an Australian television series.