The BEST episodes of Blue Heelers season 7
Every episode of Blue Heelers season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Blue Heelers season 7!
Blue Heelers was one of Australia's longest running weekly television drama series. Blue Heelers is a police drama series set in the fictional country town of Mount Thomas. Under the watchful eye of Tom Croydon (John Woods), the men and women of Mount Thomas Police Station fight crime, resolve disputes and tackle the social issues of the day. We watch their successes and their failures and learn to grow with them and their loved ones as the heart of the series develops.
#1 - Stir Crazy (2)
Season 7 - Episode 32 - Aired 9/6/2000
Jack tries to find out if Letty and he are going anywhere and the web of deceit gets larger until Tess discovers the bashing may lead to a vital clue as to the identity of a murderer.
#2 - A Good Kid
Season 7 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/12/2000
A night of innocent fun at the Mount Thomas Blue Light Disco goes horribly wrong when two of the participants are found dead soon after in a horrific car smash. Jo is immediately under pressure from her superiors to find the truth about the driver. Everyone seems to be protecting everyone else, but Jo must fight to save her own neck as she chooses to pursue the case over her own best interests.
#3 - Fair Go
Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/19/2000
Relations between Tess and Jo are becoming more and more strained. Tom decides to give Jo a case of her own to run to prove herself and when a theft at a local factory is reported, it seems the perfect opportunity for Jo to save her skin and her career. But a straight forward theft turns into a professional nightmare and she finds herself possibly facing criminal charges
#4 - Cop It Sweet
Season 7 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/26/2000
Jo is hauled out of bed to join Ben in attending a burglary in the middle of the night. The victims are a badly shaken elderly couple, the man horrifically pistol whipped. One of the suspects gets away by car. Jo goes after the other, chasing him through backyards and over fences until he falls whilst jumping a fence, hits his head, and is caught. At the station the suspect complains of headaches, and insists on medical attention. PJ and Ben are sure that he is faking it, but are obliged to have him attended to. The hospital is severely understaffed. Jo is still not going to catch up on her sleep as the suspect needs to be kept overnight, and she draws the short straw as his guard. The only thing which keeps her going is thinking of the overtime entitlements she is clocking up. PJ and Ben continue the hunt for the second burglary suspect—a hunt which becomes all the more urgent when the injured victim dies. The burglary has become a homicide. When they discover their most likely
#5 - Moving On
Season 7 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/2/2000
Ben is being worn down by nightmares after attending the scene of a Gothic teenage boy's death. It appears the teenager, Elliot, killed himself by jumping into the path of a logging truck. No one has an answer for why this boy would take such desperate action, as he showed none of the classic signs of suicide. But in Ben's dream, it's his own teenage daughter standing on the country road waiting for the logging truck to hit her. Elliot's father, Jim, sees his son as a coward for taking his life and wants to rid himself of all reminders of the boy. He organises a garage sale to sell Elliot's favourite possessions. Elliot's new girlfriend Tina comes across the garage sale and tries to take Elliot's favourite coat. Ben and Jack are called to stop the fight but neither father nor girlfriend is prepared to talk about Elliot and why he may have taken his own life. When the Elliot's grave is vandalised, Ben is determined to find the culprit. He goes to the cemetery but instead of findin
#6 - Bank On It
Season 7 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/9/2000
Tess is working hard at managing the workload in Mt Thomas but it isn't easy when the station is under staffed and under equipped. Tess doesn't take kindly to PJ being critical of her when she uses his car in an emergency. The situation doesn't improve when PJ and Tess are forced to work together investigating a mysterious bank robbery. As PJ and Tess uncover the details of the robbery, the two bank employees give them different stories. Tess thinks one of the employees is behind the hold-up, but PJ is convinced it's the other. The confusion adds to the tension between them. PJ even attempts to cut Tess out of the investigation. Tess and PJ work separately, digging deeper for evidence and discover they may be looking for two suspects instead of one. Jo is worried about Jack, who has a fast developing friendship with local girl Letty Waldron—a young mother who lost her husband in tragic circumstances. The situation may get complicated because Letty also happens to be the only r
#7 - Hard Feelings
Season 7 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/16/2000
Jo becomes involved in the plight of a struggling cosmetics rep whose car has been stolen. The culprit turns out to be an angry teenager from a broken family. Not only has the car been written off, but $2,000 worth of cosmetics in the boot has been destroyed and a family's livelihood is gone. The resulting financial crisis is too much for the victim's husband, who leaves home hot on the heels of the repo men. The Heelers' attempts to get the boy to apologise and pay restitution fall on deaf ears. Tom and Jo are angry at the boy's unrepentant attitude, but the victim doesn't help her case when she meets him at the station and punches him in the stomach. The teenager insists on pressing assault charges, which only hardens the attitudes of Jo and most of the other Heelers against him. But Ben refuses to give up on the kid. If he likes cars perhaps the challenge of fixing one up can keep him out of trouble. The boy's father runs a successful automotive workshop and agrees to help by pro
#8 - Running of the Rams
Season 7 - Episode 29 - Aired 8/23/2000
Tess hears about the Running of the Rams, an event involving naked men and four rams running down the main street of Mount Thomas. It is being organised by two well-known con artists; Compo and Richo, supposedly to raise much needed funds for the CFA. Tess handles the situation the only way she knows how—by the book. She warns that anyone running naked will be arrested for indecent exposure. Tensions increase as, with Tom away, Tess runs a tight ship, much to the displeasure of Jo. Tom returns to a barrage of complaints from the locals about his new Sergeant. Tom advises Tess that a hands off approach is sometimes necessary when policing a country town. His attempts to find a creative solution go wrong when the rams earmarked for the event are stolen. The Heelers suspect the farmer of 'stealing' his own livestock and come up with a clever plan to catch him. But when they follow him to a farm shed expecting to find the 'missing' rams, they find the beasts have actually been stolen
#9 - Tangled Web
Season 7 - Episode 30 - Aired 8/30/2000
Ben is concerned when a boy he coaches throws a tantrum during a basketball game, kicking his mother in the shins. The next day the same boy, Jay Holbrook, is reported for an assault at school and Ben starts to worry about where he is learning this aggressive behaviour. Ben is fond of Jay's mother, Jeannette, and suspects they may be victims of domestic violence. Tess dismisses Ben's fears but he defiantly confronts the woman's husband, Peter, at the pub about Jay's behaviour. Meanwhile, fresh from their intimate encounter, Jack proposes to Letty during a stroll in the park. Taken by surprise, Letty asks to think about it. But the moment is broken when Jack spies some kids sneaking into a shed. He confronts them and discovers they are Jay and Jessie Holbrook—hiding from their violent father who has just been fighting with their mother. Jack calls in the info, and Ben rushes to the Holbrook home to discover upturned furniture, broken plates and blood—but the house is deserted. Tha
#10 - On Your Bike (1)
Season 7 - Episode 31 - Aired 9/6/2000
The Blue Heelers are stumped as to who is stealing mail from the neighbourhood letterboxes, so they try patrolling the streets on bikes. Jack seems to be settling in happily with Letty and her baby son—until an old flame of hers turns up and Jack doesn't know where he stands. Tom and PJ head off for a fishing weekend—leaving Tess in charge for the first time. All seems to be going smoothly until some prisoners prove they are a violent, unruly group which takes Tess to the edge. The bashing of one of the inmates uncovers a web of deceit and proves a vital clue to the identity of a murderer.
#11 - One More Day
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2000
The Heelers are shocked to learn that Maggie has called off her engagement to PJ and is leaving Mt. Thomas for a new job in Melbourne. After the torching of her house, she seeks safety elsewhere and knows that it can only be through the witness protection program. But when her pick-up arrives, Maggie learns that her father has been abducted and her plans to reach safety are in jeopardy. When Maggie is shot by a mysterious assailant, PJ collapses in shock
#12 - Broken Promises (1)
Season 7 - Episode 33 - Aired 10/4/2000
After a stakeout fails to intercept a drug shipment into Mt. Thomas, Jack's involvement is questioned. Anxious to put an end to the allegations against him, Jack comes up with his own theory. But things take a dangerous turn when the body of a murdered girl is found and the Heelers start a full-scale search for her murderer. Jack's secret plan to prove his innocence inadvertently puts the Heelers in life-threatening danger
#13 - Broken Promises (2)
Season 7 - Episode 34 - Aired 10/4/2000
After a stakeout fails to intercept a drug shipment into Mt. Thomas, Jack's involvement is questioned. Anxious to put an end to the allegations against him, Jack comes up with his own theory. But things take a dangerous turn when the body of a murdered girl is found and the Heelers start a full-scale search for her murderer. Jack's secret plan to prove his innocence inadvertently puts the Heelers in life-threatening danger and Jack is shot and left for dead
#14 - Wheeling and Dealing
Season 7 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/11/2000
In the aftermath of the shooting, life at Mount Thomas is changed forever when they must band together to convince Jack he will live and walk again.
#15 - Mind Over Matter
Season 7 - Episode 36 - Aired 10/18/2000
After the shooting of Jack, the Heelers pull together to get through the tough times ahead. Meanwhile, life in Mt. Thomas must go on and a mentally disabled man wants to be the town's new school crossing supervisor. The local council and parents aren't so keen but they decide to give him a go. When a hit and run occurs on the school crossing, the Heelers have to figure out who was really the intended victim.
#16 - Paper Chase
Season 7 - Episode 37 - Aired 10/25/2000
The Blue Heelers think a theft of some stationary is a minor offence—until they discover the thief has struck many businesses in the area. The young student helping out at the real estate office seems like the perfect suspect until they learn that her father is the town's supplier and she could get supplies easily from home. The truth unfolds as one of the Heelers recognises the thief's shoes!
#17 - Bully Boys
Season 7 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/1/2000
A parent arrives at the station with his bruised son claiming that he was attacked by his female teacher. As the Heelers investigate, they discover a different side to the story and Jack loses his cool with the bullying.
#18 - Bloodlines
Season 7 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/8/2000
When rodeo clown Shane Denovan rides into town with his sick horse Lulubelle, Jo plays the good samaritan and finds him a job and accommodation. Sadly, the local vet believes Lulubelle should be put down so Jack lets Shane ride his horse, Matilda, to chase the thieves of horse semen into the bush. In an awkward moment, Jack makes a decision about his beloved Matilda and his future as a cop
#19 - Ten Percent
Season 7 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/15/2000
Cup Day is on in Mount Thomas and it seems all will be quiet until a businessman arrives at the station with a bizarre message on his mobile phone—he has inadvertently recorded someone's conversation planning an armed robbery. After hours of checking phone numbers, Jack finally discovers the owner when he is only meters of the perpetrator. Will the robbers take Jack and Chris hostage when they realise their plan is unveiled?
#20 - Leg Work
Season 7 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/22/2000
When a theft occurs at the local community centre, Jack refuses to believe that the main suspect could be Sam, a wheelchair basketballer whom he befriends. Meanwhile, Tom has been notified that Jack is to be transferred to St. Davids so the Heelers band together to show headquarters that Jack is a vital member of their team. In desperation, Jack makes a brash demand - a risky operation that may cure him. As the Heelers watch, Jack is wheeled into surgery...
#21 - The Gumshoe
Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/28/2000
A young Chilean backpacker goes missing, and PJ is called in to investigate. Another young female back packer went missing a few weeks ago from Mildura, and there is fear that they may both have met the same unpleasant fate. But PJ has more than just a missing girl to deal with. A gung-ho private investigator, Archie Garrett, has been engaged by her parents to find the girl, and is all too keen to join forces with PJ. At first Archie seems to do nothing but get in PJ's way and complain about the coffee they serve at the station. But as the case progresses, he continually happens to be in just the right place at just the right time, especially whenever a new piece of evidence is discovered. Is he lucky or does he know more than he is letting on? As an experienced detective, PJ knows that trust is something which must be earned but Archie is doing nothing by earn himself a reputation for interfering in police matters. Or is Archie genuinely sharing all the information he uncovers? Who to
#22 - Loose Ends
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2000
As Maggie gets closer to cracking the drug ring that killed her brother, her life is put in real danger. She fronts the trial of bent copper Barry Craig on tenterhooks—her testimony is crucial to win a conviction. Fearing for his life, Craig offers Maggie a deal she can't refuse the names of each player for his safe incarceration. Maggie soon realises that she may have gone too far, but it's too late. The calling card they've been dreading is delivered and Maggie and PJ are trapped inside her home as it explodes into flames.
#23 - Aftermath
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/2000
PJ's frustration mounts when all the evidence of Maggie's murder points to him. He throws himself into the investigation but there is confusion over his recall of events. PJ believes it was a contract hit but his theories don't tally with the evidence. When the murder weapon isn't found and the Heelers discover PJ's gun is missing from the safe, Homicide turns to PJ for answers.
#24 - Shadow of Doubt
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/2000
PJ is arrested for Maggie's murder but the case begins to crumble when their prize witness is found dead. PJ's only way out is an unreliable witness with vital information on the murder weapon. Will PJ's fate be freedom or life behind bars?
#25 - Chip off the Old Block
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2000
Jack's great grandfather turns up in Mt. Thomas where he gets involved with some unsavoury characters, not altogether unconnected with a recent spate of house burglaries. The Heelers expose some startling community attitudes to the aged during an investigation of burglaries with elderly victims.