Homicide

Season 12

Homicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force and the various crimes and cases the detectives are called upon to investigate. Many episodes were based on real life crime cases.

Where to Watch Season 12

48 Episodes

Mr. Spence
E1
Mr. SpenceIs Mr. Spence a harmless public servant, an abandoned husband with a desperate problem, or is he an evil scheming wife killer? The romantic aspirations of Helen Taylor, the no-longer young typist, are an important part of the jigsaw leading Insp. Lawson into a cat and mouse pursuit ending in a lonely country graveyard.
Poker Face
E2
Poker FaceAn innocent birdwatcher leads the Homicide squad to the discovery of an illegal gaming house, A corrupt, influential businessman seems to have all the cards in his favour - but murder was a hand he should not have played, and Insp. Lawson is determined to turn the tables.
The Animal That Has To Be Fed
E3
The Animal That Has To Be FedWhile chasing a truant schoolboy, a young policewoman comes across a torture chamber, and a case for the Homicide squad.
Snails for Dinner
E4
Snails for DinnerIs Patrick O'Brien as respectable as he seems or are the threats to his life coming from someone who knows better?
Just Like Anyone Else
E5
Just Like Anyone ElseBecause of the murder of a friend following a brutal attack, a young constable, a friend of Det. Deegan, is forced to choose between his marriage and his career.
Soldiering On
E6
Soldiering OnA war veteran misses the Anzac Day march, and the Homicide team take his behaviour into account when investigating the murder of a young man who is a confirmed pacifist.
The Hooker
E7
The HookerWhen a callgirl is murdered, the Homicide squad enters the exciting world of boxing to investigate the case.
Surprising What People Can Do
E8
Surprising What People Can DoIs a small time crim as innocent as his wife maintains, or is he responsible for a brutal murder? Frances Brown's tiny house rocks with rejoicing - a wake for her late, miserly and unlamented husband, Alf. But the rejoicing stops when the police arrive, as they have found marks on Alf's body that indicate he was murdered.
Brick Veneer
E9
Brick VeneerHomicide detectives discover more than gracious living behind the plush façade of a suburban estate. In the wealthy eastern suburbs a dentist is found dead on his sitting room floor and his wife and 14-year old son are missing.
A Nameless Grave
E10
A Nameless GraveA confession of a false testimony from a dying woman, a pearl brooch and a bitter young criminal cause a murder case to be re-opened after 20 years, leading to a grisly discovery within Pentridge prison. Detectives want to question Emma Perkins, but did she have something to hide? She ran, she didn't look were she was going, and she died before she could tell what she knew.
Thou Shalt Not Want
E11
Thou Shalt Not WantVictor Ryder's wife Susan joins the Shepherds Of Life, a weird religious sect. When Victor Ryder reaches breaking point, he shoots his mother-in-law and, taking his wife hostage, barricades himself inside the Shepherds Of Life temple along with the leader of the sect, Gardiner Adams.
The Quiet Ones
E12
The Quiet OnesA car crash on a lonely country road looks like an accident. Then one witness claims to have heard footsteps, and another hearing a car being driven off. The Homicide squad begin their investigation amid the pile of unfinished paperwork at the police station, and unravel a web of conspiracy, adultery, blackmail and murder among the intrigues of a small town.
The Last Bastion
E13
The Last BastionA quiet elderly couple reluctantly become involved as witnesses in a brutal murder case, and withhold information from the police.
Do Us All a Favour
E14
Do Us All a FavourA brother and sister are gunned down hours before they are due to fly out of Melbourne. A key, a missing fur coat, a NSW payroll robbery and two brothers in the second-hand business are central to the investigation.
Speaking Ill of the Dead
E15
Speaking Ill of the DeadThe death of a prominent member of the community sets a puzzle for the Homicide squad.
Bomb
E16
BombWhen a spate of bombings occur, Homicide detectives face a potentially disastrous situation. But when another bomb is found and defused, the contents provide them with a vital clue.
Pointing to the Moon
E17
Pointing to the MoonTate, a master of the martial arts, sells his skills in the market place of crime. He is a cold blooded killer, his motivation is obscure, and his only emotion is pleasure in his work. The Homicide squad have a race against time to get him before more people are harmed. Tate is eventually captured by Sen. Det. Deegan, who is also quite accomplished at martial arts.
Don't Call Me Steve
E18
Don't Call Me SteveWhen a solicitor is murdered, a schoolboy leads the Homicide detectives to a deserted cinema and a strange friendship.
Part of the Furniture
E19
Part of the FurnitureThe wife of a leading gangster is shot, and reprisals risk developing into a gangland war. Was it calculated murder, or was the bullet meant for someone else?
The Egotist
E20
The EgotistKevin Watson is a clever and conniving criminal - he has dabbled in petty thievery and assault, but his forte is rape and violence. Watson's amazing string of acquittals has earned him the title of 'the egotist' - but then he gets careless after two innocent people are murdered.
Starring Joan Kendall
E21
Starring Joan KendallActress Joan Kendall leads a seemingly normal life with her husband, children and dog. However, medication cushions the pressures of her TV world, and one morning she stabs her husband to death. The Homicide team are confronted by an agonizing puzzle - is she using her mental condition as an excuse? Is she as deranged as she appears to be? Or is she acting out the most cunning role of her career?.
Rage
E22
RageJim Knight is frustrated novelist, who has produced no more than half a page in six months. Taunted with this unpalatable truth by a friend, Knight kills him in a fit of rage, and goes on a spree of drunken violence and destruction. The Homicide team find that Knight, with years of experience as a journalist, is a hard nut to crack with routine interrogation, so they set a complicated trap for him.
Long Weekend
E23
Long WeekendA chemist is murdered during a break-in, and the two youngsters responsible, Linda Williams and Ronnie McDermott, are forced to hole up in a derelict house. The Homicide squad track them down, but McDermott has acquired a Magnum gun, and is determined that he won't go to jail.
You Probably Won't Believe This, But...
E24
You Probably Won't Believe This, But...The Homicide squad has found clues to a murder, but they can't find a body. After a bizarre search involving several tall stories and wild goose chases, Insp. Lawson is decidedly confused, and has no case.
The Life and Times of Tina Kennedy
E25
The Life and Times of Tina KennedyTina Kelly, daughter of Betty Kennedy, a pregnant, harassed, aggressive and downtrodden mother, is found to be dead on arrival at hospital, and the explanation for her fatal injuries do not satisfy the doctor.
Formula Five
E26
Formula FiveRacing driver Casey Burton is killed while testing a new fuel injection device. Homicide detectives have to determine whether it was an accident or murder. There are a host of suspects, but the Homicide squad uncovers the real culprit and his strange motive in a climactic day at Calder Park raceway.
Rampage
E27
RampageThree brutal murders and a one-sided love affair combine to present an intriguing case for the Homicide squad.
A Quiet Place
E28
A Quiet PlaceJulie Edwards and her husband Grant are known as a happy, loving couple. But when Julie is shot while sketching in a cemetery, detectives uncover facts which make them doubt this description.
Hear No Evil
E29
Hear No EvilIs a prominent member of a City Council a straight forward honest man, or is he the instigator of a brutal murder and a savage bashing?
Charlie
E30
CharlieA burglary occurs at the same time as the death of a very sick woman.
A Room for Improvement
E31
A Room for ImprovementA policeman is killed at a factory break-in, and Homicide detectives uncover a long running feud between an ex-criminal and a police sergeant.
Short Cut
E32
Short CutFigure skater Heather Morton is strangled on deserted land near an ice skating rink. Detectives learn that Heather had loved and discarded many boyfriends, and many of these men hated her.
Gladstone Home For Wayward Girls
E33
Gladstone Home For Wayward GirlsA few quiet days in the country turn into a nightmare for Danny Simmons when his aunt's maid is found poisoned outside his door. Soon, a similar attempt is made on his own life.
Dog Eat Dog
E34
Dog Eat DogBill Sellars, a big time racket operator, seeks revenge on the person who murdered his wife, but a few things stand in the way, including small time burglar Sam Horton, whose robbery complicates matters and turns out being a lot more trouble than he expected.
Don't Be Lonely
E35
Don't Be LonelyThe Homicide detectives find themselves involved with a dating service when a body is found in scrubland.
When the Cat's Away
E36
When the Cat's AwayWhen a butcher's wife is found brutally stabbed to death her husband becomes the prime suspect.
Free Enterprise
E37
Free EnterpriseGeoff Brady leads the residents of his street into action to stop a big developer. The response is blatant and brutal - thugs move in, residents cower behind closed doors, and Brady's pregnant wife is bashed so badly that she loses her baby. Brady then takes up a gun against the ruthless real estate developer.
Why All the Fuss
E38
Why All the FussTwo young men, Lambert and Cook, who have a hatred of "poofters", kill Gerard Rivers, a successful homosexual businessman. Insp. Lawson uncovers some strange personal viewpoints and bizarre sexual practices of some well-to-do, respected members of the community.
Third Generation
E39
Third GenerationA criminal comes to Melbourne to settle an old score, but is murdered in the process. His son then turns to crime to seek revenge.
Wipe-Out
E40
Wipe-OutA farmer is killed by a hitch-hiker, and police suspect an itinerant surfer. Homicide detectives have a difficult task searching for the killer along Victoria's surfing coastline with its many communities and remote beaches.
The Start of Something
E41
The Start of SomethingThe Homicide squad investigates the murder of an unknown woman in a city park. When they find out the identity of the woman they learn very little about the murder - she had met him for only a moment seconds before her death. Detectives face a puzzling case as they realize the reason for the murder is locked in the killer's mind.
Rattles
E42
RattlesA dishonest second-hand car dealer is run down late at night, and he thinks someone is trying to kill him. Prime suspects include a dissatisfied customer and his wife's lover.
Command Performance
E43
Command PerformanceA talented young pianist, Nathan Ellis, and his possessive mother are walking their dog in an industrial area of the western suburbs, when they stumble across the remains of a vague acquaintance. Investigations lead to a drug user and reveal that Nathan was being blackmailed and abused by the dead man.
Who Saw Them Die?
E44
Who Saw Them Die?An HSV-7 news crew covering a story on pollution discover two bodies near the Maribyrnong River. The Homicide squad not only have to find the killer, but also establish the identity of the people killed. Forensic tests come to nothing, but an appeal to the public results in a positive identification - a husband and wife thought to have been on holidays. Their killer is the husband's father, and his motive has strange religious overtones.
I Had a Dream
E45
I Had a DreamMelbourne police find the body of a drug addict and proper identification reveals him to be an ex-student leader wanted for a bombing in 1968.
Out of Step
E46
Out of StepA local ballet company is thrown into confusion when its temperamental leading dancer, Brett Chilton, is shot and wounded after a party. Detectives learn that everybody in the ballet company hated Chilton, and there are half a dozen suspects with motives for the attack. Chilton then confuses the issue by pretending to know who the guilty party is, and uses his narrow escape to destroy the careers of those around him.
Spools and Clocks
E47
Spools and ClocksAn elderly cinema projectionist witnesses the killing of a man on a parking station. He is only too willing to help the police in their investigation, which results in tragedy for him.
The Sniper
E48
The Sniper26-year-old Jerry Fraser is friendly with 16-year-old Francesco Carlotti, who is unaware that he is a psychopath. Her Italian father disapproves of their friendship and Fraser kills Francesca and her parents. Fraser then has vivid hallucinations in which he still sees the girl.