Thu, Feb 8, 1973
Three drunken youths force a young girl, Lynda Wilson, into their car a knifepoint and trigger off an explosive situation that involves Det. Alan Curtis personally. Her father, Charles Wilson, talks her out of telling the police about the assault in order to save the embarrassment of appearing in court. He doesn't realise his information is vital to the police, who believes the same youths are also responsible for bashing Constable. Young. Library books found at the scene of the attack provide a vital clue in tracking down yobbos.
Thu, Mar 22, 1973
Det. Sgt. Vick Madden and Constable. Gary Hogan, are returning from taking a prisoner to Melbourne when they are forced to make an overnight stop at Goanna Bend, 'Big Jim' MacBain , the publican, and his semi-alcoholic wife Lucy, claim they can here the singing of their five-year-old daughter Brandy outside at night, Brandy was lost in the bush without a trace of her being found anywhere with out a trace, despite a massive search, a year before. Det. Sgt. Madden and Constable Gary Hogan are confronted by some odd characters in the town as they investigate the phenomenon.
Thu, May 10, 1973
Deacon Gallegar thinks a wild orgy is taking place by the river. Wally Struthers meets Gallegar's daughter Kathy who collapses after having to much to home brew - Wally thinks she is dead and puts her in the boot of his car, causing police to suspect a murder. A bandit planning a robbery unknowingly meets up with Sen. Det. York while they are both traveling to Matlock. All this plus a runaway tractor causes bedlam at the Matlock police station.
Thu, Aug 30, 1973
15-year-old Jill Evans has fallen in love with Det. Snr. Sgt. Vick Madden because she sees him as a direct contrast to her father. she corners Madden in the Matlock police station, rips open her blouse and throws her arms around his neck, and at that moment they are discovered. Jill accuses Madden of seducing her and claims he is the father of her unborn child, but Madden later manages to clear his name.
Thu, Oct 11, 1973
A young widow and her son are held hostage by two extortionists who threaten to blow Matlock sky high with stolen dynamite. The 'Angel Of Mercy' helicopter, which is in Matlock for a demonstration at a charity football match, is called in after one of the criminals crashes his car during a high speed police chase.
Thu, Oct 25, 1973
Cathy Philips, a 16-year-old schoolgirl, sensitive and highly strung, if fearful of her stepfather who mistreats her both physically and psychologically, A social worker has Cathy placed in her care, much against Madden's wishes, but the situation backfires on her when Cathy runs away and is revealed as a definite suicide risk.