Solo One
Season 1
The series was a spin-off from the police show Matlock Police with Paul Cronin reprising his role as Senior Constable Gary Hogan. Set in the real country town of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne where Hogan sorts out problems for the locals. His call sign is Solo One.
Where to Watch Season 1
13 Episodes
- Goodbye George
E2Goodbye GeorgeA travelling ventriloquist steals an aging horse to be able to continue his journey to Emerald to attend the celebration for the new railway line extension. Joe Porter recognizes the man, who has a history of thefts, but must recruit him and the horse to avert a rail disaster. - Watch Out For The Robinsons
E3Watch Out For The RobinsonsYoung Rosie Hood learns her brother, Frank, got roped into committing a robbery with another youth. When his partner in crime is arrested, Rosie watches as Frank flees on horseback into the ranges. Rosie eventually confesses to Gary Hogan and together they ride off in pursuit of her brother. - Strike Me Die Benson
E4Strike Me Die BensonTwo distant relatives' concern for the wellbeing of their elderly uncle - and his gold - puts Gary Hogan onto the trail of Bill Benson, a man determined to blow himself up in an old mine. Unaware of the danger they are walking into, Gary and Joe are almost caught in the blast but Gary goes into the collapsing mine to rescue old Bert. - Little Joe
E5Little JoeGary Hogan encounters a young boy walking alone on a deserted stretch of road. He brings him back to the station but the child won't tell him or Aunty Nan his name and is quick to run off. The boy sneaks onto Mrs. Birch's wagon, hitching a ride back to her farm be finally opens up. Gary eventually finds him there and reunites him with his mother. - My Bonnie
E7My BonnieSenior Constable Gary Hogan is the officer in charge. In fact, he's the entire staff of Emerald Police Station. In this Australian country town, Gary Hogan becomes involved in the good times and bad that the people of any town go through. He's sympathetic, but can rough it with the best of them. If there's a problem in town, just call for Solo One. - Serious Trouble
E8Serious TroubleYoung Rosie Hood learns her brother, Frank, got roped into committing a robbery with another youth. When his partner in crime is arrested, Rosie watches as Frank flees on horseback into the ranges. Rosie eventually confesses to Gary Hogan and together they ride off in pursuit of her brother. - The Last Swagman
E13The Last SwagmanAn old swagman passing through town approaches Gary Hogan asking to be arrested for vagrancy. Instead, Gary finds him a job helping the Bob Williams with his sheering where he also helps mend Bob's relationship with his 16-year-old son who wants to move to the city.
