The Chief: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Crash Course
Apr 20, 1990 · 50 min
Newly appointed Eastland Police Chief Constable John Stafford is asked to provide police support to a prison where warders have gone on strike in protest at staff shortages.
Daydreamer
Apr 27, 1990 · 50 min
As the new Chief Constable, Stafford faces opposition from all sides, and numerous challenges to his authority. The accusation of being soft over the weeding of Special Branch file
Call Sign Bravo
May 4, 1990 · 50 min
Stafford creates fruther controversy when he intercepts Special Branch papers en route to MI5. Anne, meanwhile, is determined to clear her husband's name following their son's drug
The Great Escape
May 11, 1990 · 50 min
Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.
Ring O' Ring O' Roses
May 18, 1990 · 50 min
A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
May 25, 1990 · 50 min
Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.