The WORST episodes of Blue Heelers
Every episode of Blue Heelers ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Blue Heelers!
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 - Boss
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2006
The Heelers are concerned about Tom's health and, despite Amy's nagging, Tom is still very reluctant to see a doctor and denies claims that he is unwell. In the midst of this, Tom becomes personally involved in the case of a young boy who is being bullied and tormented by his peers; this forces Tom to reminisce about his troubles as a child. Matt helps an old colleague of Tom's when he arrives at the station seeking help with an old case.
#2 - Only The Lonely
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2006
Tom, who is not well and is trying to hide it from his colleagues, meets an old friend who has been caught shoplifting and discovers that he was trying to please his ten-year-old daughter who is dying from leukaemia. Tom continues to refuse to see a doctor. Alex is struggling with the idea of being a father, and is further discouraged when his son, Rory, goes missing and is feared kidnapped by gunmen who've been taking shots at uniformed police officers. Finally, the Heelers find that the gunman was taking revenge on the police for the death of his son.
#3 - Burden of Proof
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/9/2005
Tom has been formerly charged with murder, and he seems unwilling to even help PJ and Nick find the truth, even though they also believe that Tarni Baxter has something that she's hiding. But when Kelly is kidnapped, they must attempt to convince Tom to help them rescue her and in doing so, prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Amy attempts to get rid of a case that is annoying her by passing it on to anyone who will take it; and Joss learns more about Lindy Schroder, who was given the position at the station because she is a friend of Mark's.
#4 - One Day More - Part 1
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2006
Amy and Evan are attempting an undercover operation when their cover is blown and Matt is almost shot. Tom is still battling with, and coming to terms with, his cancer and knows that he should be taking his time and renewing ties with his estranged family. He is distracted when disgraced former police-officer Adam Cooper arrives in Mount Thomas, as a photocopier technician. Cooper, who was dismissed by Tom for corruption, attempts to frame Tom and accuses him of illegally selling stolen firearms following the bombing of the former Mount Thomas police station; these are accusations that Inspector Falcon-Price is gleeful to hear and he readily accepts them and grants Cooper anything he desires. Tom also helps fellow cancer suffer, Gina, in her final days and Heelers are left to pick up the pieces. Alex and Amy must prepare for Tom's approaching case, which he seems to have no care for at all, and they are stretched to breaking point. After the accusations against Tom, the Inspector announces that the Mount Thomas station is to close and the Heelers start to find new jobs, facing the fact that they must leave Mount Thomas. Finally, Cooper's scheme is foiled, it is announced that the station is to remain open and the Inspector leaves, very disappointed.
#5 - Bird of Prey
Season 5 - Episode 35 - Aired 10/14/1998
Chris Riley finds herself the target of big business when a representative of a large development group comes to town. He wants to demolish the Imperial and replace it with a huge shopping mall and is offering a very generous sum of money to have his way. Chris has her reservations but will the financial reward be too much for her to ignore? Meanwhile, Adam finds himself attracted to a Glamour photographer that he pulls over during a traffic blitz.
#6 - The Angels Share
Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 9/10/1996
Dash gets a humiliating rejection when she realises Johnny is interested in Maggie, a stock of premium wine goes missing and Tom hears some bad news about his missing daughter.
#7 - A Bird in the Hand
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/28/1994
Roz is assigned to help a boozing local constable after a case of bird-smuggling comes to light.
#8 - Skin Deep
Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/8/1994
Tensions are running high in the Mt. Thomas station as renovations are underway when two Aborigines known for causing trouble arrive in town, Tom is accused of racism.
#9 - Without Intent
Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/18/1994
When a carpet shop is ram-raided and a body goes missing from a funeral parlour, Tom believes it is B&S Ball revellers.
#10 - A Woman's Place
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/1993
Maggie Doyle, new cop in town, convinces a girl to press rape charges against her boyfriend.
#11 - Reunion
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/19/1994
Chris is shocked to find her supposedly dead ex-husband very much alive.
#12 - Escape Route
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/13/1994
When a car crash victim turns out to be a battered wife, the Blue Heelers discover how difficult domestic cases can be when the woman refuses to press charges; Adam falls for Maggie.
#13 - Adverse Possession
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/20/1994
A farmer stands to lose his land due to an ancient law. His neice Hilary, PJ's old flame, returns to Mt. Thomas to help her family retain their property. The property dispute culminates in arson.
#14 - Labour of Love
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 9/6/1994
A travelling prosititute is found robbed and beaten. Wayne and the new recruit have a slight personality clash.
#15 - Crazy like a fox
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/23/1994
An angry man accuses an antique store owner of receiving stolen goods. Nick pulls over a car for speeding and is offered a bribe by the driver. A feuding brother and sister makes life hell for the Blue Heelers.
#16 - Mates
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/1995
An old friend of Tom's who betrayed his trust returns to make amends. The ex-con's return to town moves PJ and Rose to reopen his case.
#17 - Visions Splendid
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/1994
Maggie and Wayne investigate the harassment of an elderly lady, and Roz lands a job at the station.
#18 - A Gift from God
Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/13/1996
A paraplegic farmer is found battered and bruised and Tom suspects a travelling water diviner. Little does he know, however, that the stranger is the father of Anna's baby.
#19 - Without a Trace
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/1995
When a middle-aged couple disappear from their farm, the Blue Heelers are shocked when they find out what actually happened.
#20 - The Folly of Youth
Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/27/1994
Two missing girls cause suspicion to be placed in an unfair direction when the Blue Heelers are looking for suspects.
#21 - Armed and Dangerous
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/12/1994
A spate of armed robberies brings the Special Response Squad to Mount Thomas.
#22 - Men in Her Life
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/21/1994
When Maggie's reputation is put on the line when she arrests her boyfriend's boss, an MP, for drunken driving. Her father comes to Mt. Thomas to help sort it out.
#23 - Abandoned
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/1994
A baby is found abandoned in Mount Thomas and causes more trouble than imagined.
#24 - Doing it Tough
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/1994
Wayne experiences his first autopsy, and Tom is forced to press charges against a friend's daughter.
#25 - A Question of Courage
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/1995
Maggie and Adam must deal with a crazed nightclub bouncer whose confrontation with a footballer results in a brawl.