Matlock Police is an Australian television police drama series made by Crawford Productions for the 0-10 Network between 1970 and 1975. The series was the 0-10 Network's attempt to come up with a police show to rival Homicide and Division 4. Matlock Police was different from its Melbourne-based predecessors by being set in a small country town, the fictional Matlock, Victoria. Series writers had a reference manual giving full details of the town’s geography, amenities, social structure, etc., as well as that of the surrounding area - neighbouring towns included Wilga, Chinaman's Creek, Possum's Creek and Burrabri, and there was an offshoot of the Great Dividing Range called the Candowies. The town's colourful history included the local Aboriginal tribe, the town founder, a gold rush, a bushranger and a town patriarchy. About the only landmark the Matlock district lacked for dramatic purposes was a beach.
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Season 2
1972
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01. Natural Loser
1972-01-20
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.
02. Kate and Benny
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The innocent friendship between a little girl and a mentally retarded young man leads them to an encounter with criminals.
03. Bury Them Together
1972-02-03
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.
04. A Perfect Gentleman
1972-02-10
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.
05. One Dark Soul
1972-02-17
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.
06. Titch
1972-02-24
A lonely young boy joins a dangerous criminal on a crime spree that climaxes into a violent death.
07. Brother & Sister
1972-03-02
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.
08. It Could Have Been Anyone
1972-03-09
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.
09. Uphill All the Way
1972-03-16
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.
10. Cat And Mouse
1972-03-23
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.
11. The Breadwinner
1972-03-30
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12. A Double Life
1972-04-06
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13. Hogan's Week
1972-04-13
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14. The Wheeler Dealer
1972-04-20
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15. What The Eye Doesn't See
1972-04-27
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16. Cheeky Charlie
1972-05-04
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17. One Of Those Days
1972-05-11
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18. The Cow Hand
1972-05-18
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19. Quicksilver Quick
1972-05-25
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20. A Weekend's Entertainment
1972-06-01
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21. I'd Rather Be Shot In The Back
1972-06-08
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22. Confessional
1972-06-15
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23. Sir
1972-06-22
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24. Dying Is Easy
1972-06-29
A family's objection's to a teenage couples relationship erupts into violence.
25. Violent Thursday
1972-07-06
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26. Woman Wanted
1972-07-13
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27. Butcher's Picnic
1972-07-20
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.
28. Hurry Home
1972-07-27
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29. Will-O-The Wisp
1972-08-03
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30. Blow-Ups Happen
1972-08-10
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31. If Maria Dies, The World Stops
1972-08-17
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32. Don't Get Involved
1972-08-24
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33. Cook's Endeavour
1972-08-31
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34. Black Samaritan
1972-09-07
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35. Guide Dog
1972-09-14
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36. Ancient History
1972-09-21
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37. Back To The Fold
1972-09-28
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38. Ghosts
1972-10-05
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.
39. Black Man With A Bag
1972-10-12
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40. Deception
1972-10-19
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41. Chain Reaction
1972-10-26
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42. The Meek Shall Inherit
1972-11-02
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43. The Rising Cost Of Giving
1972-11-09
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