The BEST episodes written by Adam Todd
#1 - Sniper
Rush (2008) - Season 3 - Episode 2
Tactical Response attempt to find a sniper on the run, with an city under fire, the teams swiftly respond however struggle to find a reason for the gunman's actions.
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#2 - Heist
Rush (2008) - Season 3 - Episode 1
The Tactical Response team investigate an attack on a police helicopter and multiple car bombings, however only after time passes, they realize it is all part of a cunning plan to rob a money-holding accommodation, learning this the teams pursue the case.
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#3 - L'Homme
Rush (2008) - Season 3 - Episode 7
As Tactical Response gather to move on armed robber Andrew Kronin and his men, Michael's foray into the world of underground fighting creates a dangerous complication when he is identified as a police officer by one of Kronin's crew and he quickly finds himself a marked man. Shannon later discovers Tactical Response are not the only group who want Kronin when she is caught in the middle of an attack on him by violent criminal associates.
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#4 - Failing Upwards
Wentworth - Season 3 - Episode 2
Following the riot, Bea must balance an uneasy peace with Ferguson with the needs and expectations of the women. Ferguson wants to stamp out drugs inside the prison and for obvious reasons Bea finds herself on common ground with the Governor. But when it becomes clear that Ferguson wants Franky's head for it, Bea must wonder if, rather than help her cement her position as Top Dog, it may indeed be a ruse to undermine it. Meanwhile, Liz has a difficult reunion with her daughter Sophie and is unsure when Doreen proposes she be the alternate carer when the baby comes. Will is in a happy place and seems to finally be able to put the past behind him is shocked when he is the focus of a murder investigation.
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#5 - Mercy
Wentworth - Season 3 - Episode 5
As Fletch readjusts to work life, Bea must forgo closely held morals as she engages in a secret plan to use Jodie Spiteri to bring down Ferguson. Bea agrees to a visit with Kaz Proctor to demand she and her group stop committing violence in her name. During what becomes an angry exchange, Bea is left with the shattering notion. Doreen agonises over the well-being of the baby but finds solace in an unlikely piece of advice from Jess. The stakes ramp up for Will when the media learn he is the prime suspect in the police investigation of Harry Smith's murder. Fletch seeing Jess for the first time since his return triggers a distressing emotional reaction that leads him to the wrenching conclusion.
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#6 - Freak Show
Wentworth - Season 3 - Episode 9
Amid further allegations she manipulated Jodie Spiteri to horrifically self-harm, Ferguson angles to remove her most ardent accuser, Bridget Westfall. The arrival of Doreen's newborn heralds dark times for mother and child. Meanwhile, Bea finds herself at her lowest ebb as she realises the toll the war against Ferguson is having on those closest to her. Nearing the point of stepping down as top dog, she is thrown a lifeline from an unlikely ally. Finally, after much agonising, Vera is unable to deny to herself the truth about Ferguson.
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#7 - Siege
Rush (2008) - Season 3 - Episode 14
A group of Afghani asylum seekers have seized control of Frankston’s Peninsula Centre and taken several hostages, including the son of the Minister for Immigration. With the siege now in its thirty-third hour, TR’s stamina is put to the ultimate test as Lawson starts to question the integrity of his key interpreter.
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#8 - Where's Tony?
Fat Tony & Co. - Season 1 - Episode 5
After skipping bail, Tony hatches a risky plan to flee Australia and start a new life in Greece. With Tony on the run, the fight is on for control of his drug empire. The police face a wall of silence in their search for Fat Tony.
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#9 - When the Dogs Bark
Fat Tony & Co. - Season 1 - Episode 3
Tony fears for his own safety as mate Carl Williams ramps up his campaign of underworld murders. After being released from prison, Tony considers going straight as a property developer. Jason Moran has a final showdown with Carl Williams.
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#10 - Episode 4
Rush (2008) - Season 2 - Episode 4
When a family court judge is taken hostage by a disgruntled father, TR tries desperately for a peaceful resolution. As the situation escalates, Shannon is in a race to talk him down before Josh is forced to shoot him. While Lawson’s attempts to catch a killer are hampered by journalist Jacinta Burns.
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#11 - Episode 14
Rush (2008) - Season 2 - Episode 14
Lawson extracts an undercover operative from a drug syndicate only to discover she has crossed the line and is pregnant to a known criminal. Tactical Response races to track her down before her boyfriend discovers she is a cop. Lawson and Shannon negotiate the awkwardness of their personal and professional relationship.
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#12 - Episode 5
Rush (2008) - Season 2 - Episode 5
During a routine cell extraction Dom and Stella are caught in a prison siege. As Shannon negotiates with the ringleader, she slips up admitting Dom and Stella are inside. When the situation escalates Lawson sends in Josh and the riot police. Meanwhile an accident throws Kerry a massive curve ball.
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#13 - Episode 1
Rush (2008) - Season 2 - Episode 1
When a container of illegal weapons is broken into, Josh and Dom race to save the life of a security guard, who has a bomb strapped to her body, and attempt to find the men responsible. Lawson, Michael and Shannon deal with a disgruntled worker, who is holding his boss against his will.
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#14 - Into the Night
Cell Block H - Season 2 - Episode 11
The arrival of a new prisoner that Brinkhorst knows from another prison, gives "Beer" hope to expose the warden. The tension between Suus and Freddy reaches a new level.
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#15 - Killers, Thieves & Lawyers
Fat Tony & Co. - Season 1 - Episode 4
When a hitman alleges Tony is involved in murder, Tony decides to skip bail and become Australia’s most wanted man. Tony takes a massive gamble when he recruits a pair of cleanskins to run his drug empire while he is on the run.
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#16 - Episode 10
Rush (2008) - Season 2 - Episode 10
Michael puts his life in danger when he goes against protocol taking on a group of robbers single-handedly. Tactical Response responds to a suspicious car tailing an armoured van. Michael goes against standard operating procedure taking on the robbers single-handedly. When the robbers discover their operation compromised, Michael finds his life in danger. Unable to hold back, Michael confesses his true feelings to Stella.
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