Frontline (1994)

Season 1

Three offbeat news anchors and their hard-nosed producers are here to bring you the latest news — if they don't kill each other first.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

The Soufflé Rises
E1
The Soufflé RisesFrontline presenter Mike Moore wants to shed his image as the nice guy of current affairs, and tries to raise his status by interviewing people perceived to be soft targets, such as Dr. John Hewson, (not long after the infamous Birthday Cake Interview). Meanwhile, reporters Brooke Vandenberg and Martin DiStasio attempt to deal with more important matters.
The Desert Angel
E2
The Desert AngelThis is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a beautiful young aid worker is found alive after a month missing in the desert, Brian (Bruno Lawrence) and the Frontline team get into a bidding war with Channel Nine for the interview. Elsewhere, Brooke's interview with Pat Cash has the team gossiping about their relationship.
City of Fear
E3
City of FearFrontline is accused of being sensationalist after it links two unrelated murders to a mythical serial killer. Meanwhile, Mike is confused by his overly positive fan mail despite recent accusations that Frontline is racist, Mike helps Geoff get to the bottom of a problem with time-lapse weather camera footage, and Brooke interviews Gary Sweet.
She's Got the Look
E4
She's Got the LookWhen Brian hires an attractive sports star because he likes her, the team's (especially Emma) moral values come into play. Marty chases down a shady lawyer but an unexpected reception means a trip to the edit suite. Mike hopes to appear on Sale of the Century and Brooke finds herself in search of an unusual story subject.
The Siege
E5
The SiegeA gunman holding his children hostage is the source of Frontline's latest story. When Mike succeeds in negotiating with the gunman, he becomes a hero. Until, a few weeks later, the consequences of the action arrive - With Anita Cerdic, Santo Cilauro, Marcus Eyre, Tom Gleisner, Trudy Hellier, Genevieve Mooy, Pip Mushin, Torquil Neilson, Linda Ross.
Playing the Ego Card
E6
Playing the Ego CardMike wants to boost his credibility, so he insists on going out on the 'frontline' and covers a story in Bougainville. Meanwhile Brooke takes full advantage of Mike's absence from the front desk by hosting Frontline. With Anita Cerdic, Santo Cilauro, Boris Cpnley, Marcus Eyre, Tom Gleisner, Trudy Hellier, Genevieve Mooy, Pip Mushin, Torquil Neilson, Linda Ross.
We Ain't Got Dames
E7
We Ain't Got DamesThis is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.With the show losing female viewers, Brian and Emma attempt to tailor the show to a stereotypical women's market. Mike, meanwhile, attempts to get a serious story on migrant textile workers on the air, while also trying to have 'Friday Night Funnyman' Elliot Rhodes fired, and film a new promo for the network.
The Art of Gentle Persuasion
E8
The Art of Gentle PersuasionMike is planning a story but the others convince him to do a so-called expose on table-top dancing. When a crocodile victim's husband won't give a story, Marty goes to extreme lengths to get one. With Anita Cerdic, Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Trudy Hellier, Genevieve Mooy, Pip Mushin, Torquil Neilson, Linda Ross.
The Invisible Man
E9
The Invisible ManA hidden camera story for Brooke backfires while Mike tries to fix up his low profile and the cameramen get an eyeful of Brooke. With Anita Cerdic, Santo Cilauro, Boris Conley, Marcus Eyre, Tom Gleisner, Trudy Hellier, Genevieve Mooy, Pip Mushin, Torquil Neilson, Linda Ross.
Add Sex and Stir
E10
Add Sex and StirThis is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a woman is dropped from an (unnamed) Australian sport team, she thinks it is because she's not a lesbian. Brooke takes the story, and attempts to transform it into a hit, but in the process ignites hatred from the sporting community. Meanwhile, Emma attempts to get Marty to take his holiday time.
Smaller Fish to Fry
E11
Smaller Fish to FryAs they prepare to re-negotiate their contracts for another year, the Frontline team do a series of stories on shonky repairmen, which encourages Mike to try going after one of the "big fish" of the industry.
Judge and Jury
E12
Judge and JuryBrooke does a series of stories about a priest who has been accused of rape. Mike takes a stand against the network using Frontline to cross-promote their other shows. Martin makes an entire butterfly species extinct.
This Night of Nights
E13
This Night of NightsIt's Australian television's most exciting night - the Logie Awards, but for Mike Moore there's a problem - he can't find a date. Meanwhile, Brian runs a story he knows he shouldn't and ends up regretting it. With Anita Cerdic, Santo Cilauro, Boris Conley, Tom Gleisner, Trudy Hellier, Genevieve Mooy, Pip Mushin, Torquil Neilson, Linda Ross.