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The Bill: Series 13

152 episodes Premiered Jan 2, 1997 Updated Sep 28, 2026

The thirteenth series of the British television drama The Bill was broadcast from 2 January to 30 December 1997. The series consisted of 152 episodes, including three-hour-long specials. There were just two cast departures in the series after four the year before; actor Tom Butcher left the role of PC Steve Loxton after seven years on the show, however he would return in two episodes in 1999 as a guest at Dave Quinna

Previously on The Bill

Season 13 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Bill Season 12.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season overview

The thirteenth series of the British television drama The Bill was broadcast from 2 January to 30 December 1997. The series consisted of 152 episodes, including three-hour-long specials. There were just two cast departures in the series after four the year before; actor Tom Butcher left the role of PC Steve Loxton after seven years on the show, however he would return in two episodes in 1999 as a guest at Dave Quinnan's wedding. The other departure was that of Alan Westaway, who left his role of PC Nick Slater after two and a half years. Their characters were replaced by PCs Luke Ashton and Sam Harker, with actors Scott Neal and Matthew Crompton appearing as guest actors on a number of times, both of the actor's most recent guest stints coming the previous year.

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Season 13 Episodes

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S13·E1 Mytharc

The Old Pals' Act

Jan 2, 1997 · 22 min

Conway leads a raid on an after-hours pub, but during the raid, both Hollis and Keane are injured. Meanwhile, McCann and Slater stop a young boy trying to make an exit through the

S13·E2 Core

All's Fair

Jan 3, 1997 · 22 min

McCann and Keane investigate when a man is found mugged having been sprayed in the face with Mace. Hours later, a woman arrives at the station claiming to have been attacked by a m

S13·E3 Core

Man Trap

Jan 9, 1997 · 22 min

PC Dave Quinnan and WPC Norieka Datta go to the scene where a teenage boy has been found dead from a massive electric shock in the flat of one of his neighbours. Dave knows the boy

S13·E4 Core

Bad Debt

Jan 10, 1997 · 22 min

George Talbot a loan shark reports his business records stolen DS Don Beech and WDC Suzy Croft go to talk to him he is glad that Don is handling the case as he tells Suzy that the

S13·E5 Core

Professional Opinion

Jan 14, 1997 · 22 min

PC Tony Stamp and WPC Debbie Keane go to the scene of an arguement outside a flat on on the Jasmine Allen estate between a man and woman, the man tells them that his wife is insid

S13·E6 Core

Testament

Jan 16, 1997 · 22 min

DS John Boulton and WDC Suzy Croft invetigate the sudden death of an apparently healthy middle-aged woman who lived alone, the F.M.E tells them that it looks like she suffocated in

S13·E7 Core

A Policeman's Lot

Jan 17, 1997 · 22 min

PC Garfeld objects when a guard from a private security firm catches a suspected burglar he, Debbie, Gary McCann and Nick Slater were chasing after they lose him and is only to hap

S13·E8 Core

The Devil You Know

Jan 21, 1997 · 22 min

George and Debbie attend a call about a disturbance outside a community hall where a birthday party is going on inside they put out the name of the suspect wanted for causing crimi

S13·E9 Core

Once Bitten

Jan 23, 1997 · 22 min

When an ex-girlfriend of Sgt.Boyden who left him several years earlier because of his refusal to quit the police is arrested and brought in Sun Hill Matt finds himself caught betwe

S13·E10 Core

Turnaround

Jan 24, 1997 · 22 min

A recently released paedophile is reported missing by his sister the only member of his family to stick by him when he was charged with abducting and raping a child she tells them

S13·E11 Core

Over The Fence

Jan 28, 1997 · 22 min

Sgt. Cryer and PC Loxton go to the scene of a disturbance between neighbours they manage to calm the situation down but when Steve recognises one of the neighbours from when he arr

S13·E12 Core

Grey Area

Jan 30, 1997 · 22 min

Irene Stanton a sister at St Hughes comes into the station to see DCI Meadows he agrees to talk to her even though he is busy so heand WDC Rawton listen to her as she tells them th

S13·E13 Core

One Big Happy Family

Jan 31, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Garfield's complaint that Ch. Supt. Brownlow and Ch. Insp. Conway are out touch with real police work brings an unexpected response: Conway goes on a ride along with P.C. Page

S13·E14 Core

The Eye Of The Beholder

Feb 4, 1997 · 22 min

Datta is trying to secure a conviction in a domestic violence case, but the victim unwittingly leaves out important details when giving evidence.

S13·E15 Core

Say A Little Prayer

Feb 6, 1997 · 22 min

Quinnan and Page try to find the culprit who threw a television set from the balcony of a block of flats and narrowly missed Slater.

S13·E16 Core

Downfall

Feb 7, 1997 · 22 min

Daly and Skase investigate after a man is found dead at the foot of the stairs in his apartment block.

S13·E17 Core

True To Life Player

Feb 11, 1997 · 22 min

A football star's return to Sun Hill turns sour when he is accused of raping an underage fan. Boulton and Carver investigate

S13·E18 Core

Take Away

Feb 13, 1997 · 22 min

Ackland investigates a complaint from a prisoner that he was given a pizza topped with cigarette ends.

S13·E19 Core

Your Call Too

Feb 14, 1997 · 22 min

Croft and Skase disagree when they have to choose between investigating an assault charge and a cocaine deal.

S13·E20 Core

Breaking Up

Feb 18, 1997 · 22 min

Rawton investigates a woman's claims that her ex-husband's mistress is trying to kill her.

S13·E21 Core

A Price To Pay

Feb 20, 1997 · 22 min

Boulton tries to trap a roomful of crooks, but Greig gets his man.

S13·E22 Core

Just Looking

Feb 21, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden deals with a man stopped for soliciting who claims he was searching for his missing daughter.

S13·E23 Core

A Tangled Web

Feb 27, 1997 · 22 min

Deakin and Croft investigate when a man is found shot with his brother's wife, as two unhappy marriages reach crisis point.

S13·E24 Core

Rolling In It

Feb 28, 1997 · 22 min

Slater and Quinnan find drugs in a Lamborghini, but the owner blames his unemployed brother-in-law.

S13·E25 Core

Added Bonus

Mar 4, 1997 · 22 min

Greig tries to establish why a man has confessed to a burglary that he didn't commit.

S13·E26 Core

Holding On

Mar 6, 1997 · 22 min

Cryer and Blake respond to a young man's claim that his stolen car had his four-month-old baby inside, but Blake suspects that the man's wife may know more about her son's disappea

S13·E27 Core

Crime Management

Mar 7, 1997 · 22 min

DI Chris Deakin has a word to DS John Boulton about his team's informants. Boulton has done pretty well, but DC Tosh Lines hasn't recruited a snout for months. Under pressure, Line

S13·E28 Core

Age Gaps

Mar 11, 1997 · 22 min

Boulton and Rawton try to persuade a teenage girl to turn informant after her boyfriend is attacked by drug dealers.

S13·E29 Core

In The Dark

Mar 12, 1997 · 22 min

A blind woman, Tracy Cooper, helps the police catch a dangerous sex killer. She doesn't realise, however, that the guilty party is her husband.

S13·E30 Core

Crying Wolf

Mar 13, 1997 · 22 min

Monroe is called in to mediate when a former mental patient is accused of threatening behaviour by his elderly neighbours.

S13·E31 Core

Confidence

Mar 14, 1997 · 22 min

Keane uses information supplied by a friend to help C.I.D. in an operation against a drug dealer.

S13·E32 Core

All For Love

Mar 18, 1997 · 22 min

Greig and Lines investigate an assault on a man who has previously killed two people in a drink-driving accident, and suspect that a relative may have sought natural justice.

S13·E33 Core

Only The Lonely

Mar 20, 1997 · 22 min

Deakin and Skase investigate a fire, and find that a mother's grief has had unexpected repercussions.

S13·E34 Core

Copier

Mar 21, 1997 · 22 min

Rawton investigates the assault of a woman in her new flat and tries to link the attack to an unsolved case.

S13·E35 Core

Fashion Victims

Mar 25, 1997 · 22 min

Slater and Garfield arrest a boy for selling stolen goods.

S13·E36 Core

Hook Line & Sinker

Mar 27, 1997 · 22 min

Beech investigates a woman who uses her sexuality to con her business partner and clients.

S13·E37 Core

No Claims Bonus

Mar 28, 1997 · 22 min

Croft is concerned when Boulton decides to use a former colleague, now down on his luck, as an informant.

S13·E38 Core

Joker

Mar 31, 1997 · 22 min

Beech and Croft investigate the killing of a stand-up comic.

S13·E39 Core

Typecast

Apr 1, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden and Page try to find who is responsible for a series of graffiti attacks.

S13·E40 Core

A Hard Rain

Apr 3, 1997 · 22 min

Boulton and Croft have to deal with rival drug dealers when a customer suffers tragic consequences.

S13·E41 Core

Rings On Her Fingers

Apr 4, 1997 · 22 min

Jarvis and Rawton investigate the ram raiding of a shop.

S13·E42 Core

Strang Meeting

Apr 8, 1997 · 22 min

Conway coordinates the search for an escaped sex offender and a missing teenager who was last seen in his company.

S13·E43 Core

A Bitter Pill

Apr 10, 1997 · 22 min

Rawton and Skase investigate an attempted suicide by an ill woman, and suspect her son and daughter of assisting her.

S13·E44 Core

Dial M For Marmalade

Apr 11, 1997 · 22 min

Meadows investigates a murder by strangulation and suspects the homeless schizophrenic man whom the victim had befriended.

S13·E45 Core

Sisters

Apr 15, 1997 · 22 min

Daly and Croft investigate the suspicious death of one of three sisters.

S13·E46 Core

Flesh & Blood

Apr 17, 1997 · 22 min

Beech investigates the sudden death of a baby on the night that his parents celebrated their anniversary.

S13·E47 Core

Parklife

Apr 18, 1997 · 22 min

Loxton and W.P.C. Keane deal with the burglary of a pharmacy and a violent stabbing.

S13·E48 Core

Two's Company

Apr 22, 1997 · 22 min

Greig and Croft investigate a burglary and discover that the married householder had been in contact with a girl through a "lonely hearts" column.

S13·E49 Core

Inside Edge

Apr 25, 1997 · 22 min

Meadows and Rawton investigate the assault of a prison officer.

S13·E51 Core

Pay Back

May 1, 1997 · 22 min

Beech and Carver investigate a vicious attack, but have to piece the evidence together when neither the suspect nor victim can remember what happened.

S13·E52 Core

A Place of Your Own

May 2, 1997 · 22 min

Garfield and Page search for a missing teenager and come across a man who exploits children in care.

S13·E53 Core

Don't Want To Hear The Bad News

May 6, 1997 · 22 min

Daly and Skase investigate a burglary and uncover a deep rift between the suspect's girlfriend and her mother.

S13·E54 Core

It's Good To Talk

May 8, 1997 · 22 min

Monroe coordinates a search for the victims of a kidnapping.

S13·E55 Core

Split Second

May 9, 1997 · 22 min

Page ends up in a hostage situation following a failed armed robbery.

S13·E56 Core

Old Fools

May 13, 1997 · 22 min

Greig and Croft enlist the help of two pensioners to trap a team of burglars.

S13·E57 Core

Auld Lang Syne

May 15, 1997 · 22 min

A man found nursing a broken ankle in a private garden claims he was taking a short cut over a fence. Rawton does not believe him, but can she prove otherwise?

S13·E58 Core

Warnings

May 16, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden and Datta respond to an apparent sighting of a missing woman by her daughter.

S13·E59 Core

Calling Time

May 20, 1997 · 22 min

Boulton and Rawton investigate when a pub landlord is run over after giving Boulton information.

S13·E60 Core

Black & Blue

May 22, 1997 · 22 min

Jarvis and Keane arrest a nanny for stealing from her employers.

S13·E61 Core

A Bunch Of Fives

May 23, 1997 · 22 min

DS Don Beech is found brutally beaten in an alley adjacent to a Chinese restuarant. Whilst his colleagues wish to extract retribution, Brownlow attempts to use more amenable method

S13·E62 Core

Short Sharp Shock

May 27, 1997 · 22 min

Boulton and Skase investigate a mugging, but the victim's father takes the law into his own hands

S13·E63 Core

Get You Back

May 29, 1997 · 22 min

Quinnan and Keane deal with a teenage girl with a broken nose who claims that her ex-boyfriend assaulted her.

S13·E64 Core

Powers Of Persuasion

May 30, 1997 · 22 min

Rawton and Boulton have to decide whether to find the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run incident, or to prosecute the witness.

S13·E65 Core

A Rock & A Hard Place

Jun 3, 1997 · 22 min

Deakin and Carver come under pressure from Conway to find a vicious robber who has been preying on elderly victims.

S13·E66 Core

The Wrath Of God

Jun 5, 1997 · 22 min

Skase and Carver have to deal with a preacher who specialises in dodgy miracles.

S13·E67 Core

Knight Errant

Jun 6, 1997 · 22 min

Loxton struggles to cope with a young female suspect who makes no secret of her attraction to him.

S13·E68 Core

Punch Bag

Jun 10, 1997 · 22 min

Skase and Croft investigate the circumstances leading to a mother ending up unconscious at the foot of a stairway.

S13·E69 Core

Best Eaten Cold

Jun 12, 1997 · 22 min

Greig and Rawton investigate a journalist's claims that he acted in self-defence to stop an intruder.

S13·E70 Core

Lucky Day

Jun 13, 1997 · 22 min

DC Tosh Lines is going stir-crazy as DCI Jack Meadows has them transcribing interviews for the CPS. Asking Meadows if he can follow up a snout's information, Tosh heads for the Bec

S13·E71 Core

For Richer For Poorer

Jun 17, 1997 · 22 min

Quinnan and Garfield look into the disappearance of a man reported missing by his mother, although his wife has her doubts.

S13·E72 Core

No More Milk

Jun 19, 1997 · 22 min

Rawton and Page have to deal with a 14-year-old tearaway and half a million pounds in counterfeit money.

S13·E73 Core

An Englishman's Home

Jun 20, 1997 · 22 min

Garfield and Blake are called to help enforce a demolition order on a home extension, when an ongoing dispute between neighbours erupts into violence.

S13·E74 Core

Loyal To The Last

Jun 24, 1997 · 22 min

Blake arrests a woman for assault and Beech tries to persuade her to help convict her husband for forgery.

S13·E75 Core

Rent

Jun 26, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden and Keane investigate the hit-and-run of a young busker.

S13·E76 Core

Last Respects

Jun 27, 1997 · 22 min

Meadows hopes that a family funeral will lure a couple of jewel thieves into the open.

S13·E77 Core

Too Much To Lose

Jul 1, 1997 · 22 min

Stamp tries to persuade an unhappy convict not to ruin his chances of release.

S13·E78 Core

Do Unto Others

Jul 3, 1997 · 22 min

Loxton and Keane try to sift the truth from three conflicting stories when a severe case of bullying results in a fifteen-year-old boy being stabbed.

S13·E79 Core

Mid Life Crisis

Jul 4, 1997 · 22 min

Daly and Skase discover that a jeweller is fencing stolen goods.

S13·E80 Core

Performing

Jul 8, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden and Page come to the aid of a former porn actress who is worried that her younger sister faces a similar fate.

S13·E81 Core

Playing With Fire

Jul 10, 1997 · 22 min

Meadows and Lines suspect that the owner of a beauty salon set it on fire herself to claim on the insurance policy.

S13·E82 Core

No Guarantees

Jul 11, 1997 · 22 min

Rawton tries to stop a loan shark who is terrorising his female customers, but finds it hard to get the victims to talk

S13·E83 Core

Gentleman Jim

Jul 15, 1997 · 22 min

WPC Jamilla Blake rejoins the Met, and to the envy of the relief, is placed on attachment to CID. DC Jim Carver, behind on his paperwork, is far from pleased when Blake drags him a

S13·E84 Core

Rift

Jul 17, 1997 · 22 min

Slater and Ackland attend to what appears to be a teenage catfight over an older man.

S13·E85 Core

Stand By Your Man

Jul 18, 1997 · 22 min

Daly tries to find out who is forcing a convict to smuggle drugs into a prison.

S13·E86 Core

Replica

Jul 22, 1997 · 22 min

Loxton and McCann confiscate a gun.

S13·E87 Core

Mr Friday Night

Jul 24, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden and Page grill a witness after the disappearance of a good-time girl.

S13·E88 Core

Hitting The Nerve

Jul 25, 1997 · 22 min

Greig and Carver react when one prosecution witness disappears and another ends up in a coma two days before the trial.

S13·E89 Core

Thicker Than Mud

Jul 29, 1997 · 22 min

Deakin and Beech investigate an arson attack on a small, respectable clothes shop.

S13·E90 Core

Alternative Therapies

Jul 31, 1997 · 22 min

Skase and Boulton investigate the theft of illegally imported body parts of endangered animals from a Chinese pharmacy.

S13·E91 Core

Foxed

Aug 1, 1997 · 22 min

Daly and Carver investigate the burglary of an antiques shop and are struck by the strange behaviour of the sales assistant.

S13·E92 Core

These Foolish Things

Aug 5, 1997 · 22 min

D.C.I Meadows leads an investigation into the snatching of a child from his pram and uncovers a case of extortion.

S13·E93 Core

Neighbours

Aug 7, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Garfield and W.P.C. Keane try to settle a neighbourhood feud.

S13·E94 Core

Glass House

Aug 8, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Boulton and D.C. Lines try to persuade a woman to help catch her husband, who is involved in a drug deal.

S13·E95 Core

This Old Man

Aug 12, 1997 · 22 min

Garfield is affected by the death of an old man.

S13·E96 Core

Tommy The Hero

Aug 14, 1997 · 22 min

W.D.C. Rawton has to choose between solving a minor domestic dispute and finding two violent robbers.

S13·E97 Core

Driven To It

Aug 15, 1997 · 22 min

When a local cabbie offers his services to help ensnare a drug pusher, Daly jumps at the idea.

S13·E98 Core

A Man Out Walking His Dog

Aug 19, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden is unsure as to the cause of death when a man's body is found in a car, poisoned by alcohol and exhaust fumes. Is it really a straightforward suicide?

S13·E99 Core

Hunt

Aug 21, 1997 · 22 min

Sgt. Boyden and D.S. Beech try to find a couple before a vicious drug-dealer gets to them.

S13·E100 Core

Has Anyone Here Seen Bigmouth?

Aug 22, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Daly and D.I. Deakin try to find an informant who has disappeared following a failed police operation.

S13·E101 Core

This Land Is Ours

Aug 26, 1997 · 22 min

Sgt. Cryer and Ch. Supt. Brownlow police a demonstration at a development site after peaceful protesters are threatened with violence.

S13·E102 Core

Paying The Piper

Aug 28, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Boulton's investigation is hampered by an informant who is putting family loyalty first.

S13·E103 Core

On The Hurry Up

Aug 29, 1997 · 22 min

When a flying bottle causes Slater to crash a panda, Monroe bans all pandas from responding to priority calls, a move that leads to frustration amongst the relief. Slater is suspic

S13·E104 Core

Not In The Script

Sep 2, 1997 · 22 min

When Slater is recommended by Rawton for undercover work, he is overjoyed. His colleagues however ridicule him, and their interference almost costs them a trial operation. Will he

S13·E105 Core

Flower Power

Sep 4, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Hollis discovers a hoard of illegally imported wildflower bulbs and helps in the subsequent Customs and Excise operation.

S13·E106 Core

A Breach Of Trust: Part I

Sep 5, 1997 · 22 min

Daly's worst fears are realised when a nurse reports that she has received malicious phone calls from a mentally-disturbed ex-prisoner.

S13·E107 Core

A Breach Of Trust: Part II

Sep 9, 1997 · 22 min

Daly and Blake are forced to release their prime suspect, and the race is on to prove his guilt before he strikes again.

S13·E108 Core

Fool

Sep 11, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Quinnan and Sgt. Boyden want to use a would-be stand-up comedian as an informant, but he is as hopeless off-stage as he is on.

S13·E109 Core

Armed & Dangerous

Sep 12, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. McCann is convinced that a gun remains unaccounted for when a gang of armed robbers is captured.

S13·E110 Core

Animals

Sep 16, 1997 · 22 min

Ackland and Blake investigate the dangerous world of dog fighting full of vicious dogs and hard men.

S13·E111 Core

Look Into My Eyes

Sep 18, 1997 · 22 min

D.I. Deakin and W.P.C. Blake follow up allegations of attempted rape against a stage hypnotist.

S13·E112 Core

Performance Anxiety

Sep 19, 1997 · 22 min

Sun Hill's performance comes under scrutiny, and officers from C.I.D. and uniform compete against each other in a bid to solve the most crimes.

S13·E113 Core

Different Strokes

Sep 23, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Slater goes undercover in an attempt to draw out a thief.

S13·E114 Core

Sparks

Sep 25, 1997 · 22 min

Beech loses his cool with an antsy DS from stafford row, while Skase falls for the charm of his female DC.

S13·E115 Core

The Lion's Den

Sep 26, 1997 · 22 min

Slater goes undercover as a Bouncer at a club run by the notorious Guy Walsh. As Slater gains his trust, will he be exposed?

S13·E116 Core

The Needs Of The Many

Sep 30, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Slater is surprised when, in uniform, he bumps into the target of his undercover investigation.

S13·E118 Core

Free To Speak?

Oct 3, 1997 · 22 min

Its Nick Slater's final day at Sun Hill, and takes Keane out for a farewell dinner. Loxton, Quinnan and Skase do their best to extinguish any intimate moments.

S13·E119 Core

Dishonour Among Thieves

Oct 7, 1997 · 22 min

Sgt. Boyden deals with a complaint from a notorious burglar who has had his own house broken into.

S13·E120 Core

Coup De Grace

Oct 9, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Boulton finds himself trying to save a marriage when the husband is given another three-year sentence.

S13·E121 Core

Night Of The Long Knives

Oct 10, 1997 · 22 min

The relief is furious at working in endless shifts, especially when Keane, Loxton and Jarvis have called in sick. Its Garfield's duty as Fed Rep to sort things out, when an evening

S13·E122 Core

Straying

Oct 14, 1997 · 22 min

W.P.C. Page and P.C. Stamp look into the disappearance of a man and his dog. D.S. Beech and D.C. Carver act on info received about an alleged robbery.

S13·E123 Core

A Bad Lot

Oct 16, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Garfield deals with a twelve-year-old boy who is running amok on a housing estate

S13·E125 Core

Force

Oct 21, 1997 · 22 min

Insp. Monroe responds to suggestions that he is out of touch with front-line policing and goes on the beat with P.C. Jarvis.

S13·E126 Core

Walkabout

Oct 23, 1997 · 22 min

W.P.C. Page assists a missing person's enquiry by impersonating the young woman in question.

S13·E127 Core

Shades Of Grey: Part I

Oct 24, 1997 · 22 min

D.I. Deakin and D.S. Boulton lead the search for two children who are snatched from school and presumed to be on their way back to Pakistan with their estranged father.

S13·E128 Core

Shades Of Grey: Part II

Oct 28, 1997 · 22 min

D.I. Deakin and D.S. Boulton are on the trail of the kidnapper, but the children's father has decided to pay the ransom money.

S13·E129 Core

Women At Work

Oct 30, 1997 · 22 min

D.C. Carver and W.P.C. Blake investigate the hit-and-run of a woman employed by a jealous lover to test her man's fidelity.

S13·E130 Core

Solid Evidence

Oct 31, 1997 · 22 min

Insp. Monroe leads the search for a little girl who has disappeared after school, and whose mother is a prostitute and father a pimp.

S13·E131 Core

Going Down

Nov 4, 1997 · 22 min

W.D.C. Croft feels let down by the parents of a young drug addict who had promised to keep him clean.

S13·E132 Core

Accomplice

Nov 6, 1997 · 22 min

When a girl is abducted, it bears the hallmarks of a serial killer Carver helped put away years ago. Did he work alone?

S13·E133 Core

Last Fare

Nov 7, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Beech and W.D.C. Rawton investigate the assault and robbery of a minicab driver.

S13·E134 Core

Stolen Thunder

Nov 11, 1997 · 22 min

D.I. Deakin and D.C. Proctor are furious that an inexperienced young barrister has been assigned to prosecute one of their court cases.

S13·E135 Core

P.C.

Nov 13, 1997 · 22 min

Loxton carries out an illegal stop-and-search of a black man, unaware that he is an off-duty police officer. This episode is sometimes referred to, misleadingly, as "P.C., Part One

S13·E136 Core

No Trace

Nov 14, 1997 · 22 min

Despite resigning, Loxton helps Quinnan settle the score with a slimey lawyer.

S13·E137 Core

A New Way To Pay Off Old Debts

Nov 18, 1997 · 22 min

Sgt. Boyden and W.P.C. Blake investigate the death of an alcoholic found burned to death.

S13·E138 Core

After All These Years

Nov 20, 1997 · 22 min

Sgt. Ackland and P.C. Quinnan investigate a car crash involving an elderly driver.

S13·E139 Core

Sands Of Time

Nov 21, 1997 · 22 min

As the threat of tenure looms over DC Jim Carver, he is desperate to prove himself to Meadows by capturing a jewel thief who absconded years ago. Carver meets DC Lines' informant,

S13·E140 Core

Identity Crisis

Nov 25, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Boulton pressurises a young couple in the hope of getting a result.

S13·E141 Core

The Same Stripe: Part I

Nov 28, 1997 · 22 min

When a good deed misfires badly, Ackland finds herself on the wrong end of an investigation.

S13·E143 Core

Hot Plastic

Dec 4, 1997 · 22 min

D.I. Deakin tries to salvage an operation after an unsuccessful raid in which Sgt. Cryer is scalded, D.C. Skase is injured, and the target escaped.

S13·E144 Core

Gaybashing

Dec 5, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden And Quinnan investigate when a man is found unconscious in an outhouse, a notorious spot for homosexuals.

S13·E145 Core

Potential For Conflict

Dec 9, 1997 · 22 min

P.C. Tony Stamp arrives at Hendon Police College to check on the progress of new recruit P.C. Luke Ashton, who will soon be posted to Sun Hill provided he can pass the course. Asht

S13·E146 Core

Heartbreak Hotel

Dec 11, 1997 · 22 min

D.I. Deakin and W.D.C. Rawton investigate the assault of a man who has been charming middle-aged women out of their savings.

S13·E147 Core

Humpty Dumpty: Part I

Dec 12, 1997 · 22 min

Ashton is puppy walked by Stamp, yet his day goes from bad to worse when a boy falls from a roof. Was it murder or suicide?

S13·E148 Mytharc

Humpty Dumpty: Part II

Dec 16, 1997 · 22 min

As it becomes increasingly likely that Jimmy was murdered, and whoever killed him killed Bannerman, Cryer and Ashton attempt to solve the riddle before its too late.

S13·E149 Core

Humpty Dumpty: Part III

Dec 18, 1997 · 22 min

With Patrick Massie still in custody, will Cryer prove his guilt before he worms his way out?

S13·E150 Core

Out

Dec 19, 1997 · 22 min

D.S. Daly puts the pressure on an ex-con who would risk another jail sentence rather than inform on a friend.

S13·E151 Mytharc

Twanky

Dec 22, 1997 · 22 min

PC Polly Page attempts to direct the Sun Hill team in a pantomime performance of ""Aladdin"", but has to put up with Brownlow and Conway sniping at each other through the script, a

S13·E152 Mytharc

Things That Go Bump In The Night

Dec 30, 1997 · 22 min

Boyden and Page find a notorious safecracker, blown up and semi conscious state, in a dilapidated building.

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