The Chief (1990)

Season 5

The Chief is a British crime drama transmitted on ITV from 20 April 1990 to 16 June 1995. Produced by Anglia Television, it centred on the politics at the top of a typical English police force in its continual battle to solve the problems the times, in this case the fictional Eastland of East Anglia.

Where to Watch Season 5

7 Episodes

Gunfire
E1
GunfireCade's attitude on firearms is challenged after an armed robbery on a countryside mansion.
Public Outcry
E2
Public OutcryCade faces a dilemma after a child is killed by joyriders on a local estate.
Written in History
E3
Written in HistoryTwo deadly incidents of racial hatred, more than twenty years apart, cause problems for Cade.
Nuclear
E4
NuclearA large demonstration takes place at a nuclear plant while Cade's away investigating a member of the force.
Running Out of Friends
E5
Running Out of FriendsCade leans on an old friend when he suspects the others are conspiring against him.
Internal Affairs
E6
Internal AffairsEmotions run high when charges of harassment are brought within – and against – the Eastland force.
The End of the Line
E7
The End of the LineCade's future is in doubt when he comes under fire from the tabloid press.