The BEST episodes written by Ysabelle Dean
#1 - A Time For Mourning
Blue Heelers - Season 11 - Episode 24
Troy Baxter has been crushed underneath a car at his property. Barry blames Tom and, while most of the cops brush this off as grief, Nick thinks it may be true. As Jonesy, Ben and Susie move things in to the new station, PJ and Nick focus on Cal Millic, who Tom thinks is just a distraction. Probationary Constable Kelly O'Rourke arrives. She's fresh from the Academy, ambitious and enthusiastic, and determined to prove her worth. Her father, who was an old friend of Tom's, died in the course of his duty as a policeman. However, her attempts to convey her sympathy to Tom end in him disciplining her. She is quickly aware that Tom Croydon is a changed man. Grace's autopsy report comes back: she was raped before, presumably, struggling to escape and falling into the river, where she drowned. Tom wants it kept out of the press, but it has already appeared on the radio. Jonesy and Susie pull over a speeder and discover it is Probationary Constable Joss Peroni. He's an enthusiastic cowboy who l
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Blue Heelers - Season 2 - Episode 30
The Mount Thomas officers learn a well-known local trouble-maker has been given an early release from prison and batten down the hatches in anticipation of fresh mayhem. A criminal's wife agrees to help the police, who can't protect her.
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Blue Heelers - Season 3 - Episode 4
The prime suspect in a series of child murders is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Nick becomes a suspect when he shows little or no remorse. Nick is haunted by memories of his daughter's death when a child killer is discovered operating in the Mt. Thomas area.
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Blue Heelers - Season 3 - Episode 33
A horse endurance race presents problems for the Heelers with both a sabateur and a thief on the loose. Dash and Maggie can't escape Johnny Kowalski's womanising and the team face PJ's return with mixed feelings.
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Blue Heelers - Season 4 - Episode 12
Maggie and PJ are in serious trouble when an investigation into a suspicious goldmine goes wrong, and they find themselves trapped. Two newcomers in town, Matt Kinsella and Jamie Burgess claim that the goldmine is theirs, but old Hec O'Farrell, who has been working the mine for as long as anyone can remember, insists that Matt and Jamie are the trespassers—and what's more, they've stolen his gold dust. Dash and Adam discover Hec's fellow prospector, Bert, bashed, and PJ is happy to assume that Hec beat up his mate and took his own gold, hoping to pin the crime on Matt and Jamie. Tom and Dash however, are not so sure—Hec's friendship with Bert is legendary and why would he risk it for such a small amount of gold? Bert is also denying that his mate had anything to do with his bashing. PJ is still sure the case begins and ends with Hec, and takes Maggie out to talk to Matt and Jamie about the license to the mine. While they are there, Matt and Jamie suddenly discover a huge gold nugget, w
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Blue Heelers - Season 5 - Episode 9
On the pretence of continuing their investigation into a farm vandalism case, Adam and Dash spy Nick having some trouble handing Zoe a ring box. Dash and Adam strain to see whether or not she accepts the ring but their view is obstructed. Could Nick be getting married? The Heelers' speculations about the probability of coming nuptials are interrupted by a distressing call. Zoe's horse has been hit by a car. Rushing out to the scene, Zoe is beside herself, wanting to put the horse out of its misery herself. Nick convinces her to put her target pistol down and leave it to the vet. Zoe's grief over the death of her horse is amplified when she is told that during the course of the Heelers' investigation they have spoken to a man at her home who claims to be her boyfriend, a Mr. Martin Bridport. Zoe flies into a rage—Martin had no right to be at her place, and he killed her horse! Martin denies everything but Zoe is adamant; her ex-boyfriend is the culprit. Martin seems to be confused about
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Blue Heelers - Season 5 - Episode 19
Dash is befriended by a stray dog, but when she brings it back to the station, it tries to attack Nick and generally causes havoc. When Tom orders her to send it to the pound, Dash defies him, becoming almost obsessively defensive of the animal. Could this attitude have something to do with the news she has just received about her medical condition? Instead of obeying Tom, Dash advertises on local radio for the owner of the dog to come forward. Unfortunately, two separate contenders appear and, judging by the dog's attitude, neither of them is the real owner. What is going on? Dog attacks have been reported in the area, and the Heelers suspect Dash's new canine friend is the culprit. But when a man reports that his mother's new overcoat was stolen, the Heelers meet another contender—the mother owns a pit bull terrier. Meanwhile the Heelers are tracking down a Wangaratta man reported missing in their district. When they find him, he is dead—mauled to death by a dog. Suddenly things are
#8 - All in the Family
Blue Heelers - Season 5 - Episode 38
Ben clashes with Tom when he finds himself championing the cause of Maureen Ritchie and her three foster children—in particular the two boys Scott and Jason. Ben's involvement with Maureen is made more intense because he is missing his own three kids and has concerns about his son's upcoming birthday. Ben is warned by Tom and Maggie not to get in too deep, but he is enraged when Maureen's neighbour, Herbert Fisher, is robbed and the finger is pointed at the two boys. There have been several incidents of vandalism in the street and Herbert has been waging a campaign against the boys; Ben is sure that he is trying to set them up to get them removed from Maureen's care. Herbert Fisher has made it clear several times that he wants the boys gone. But Ben and Maggie then discover that Maureen's estranged husband, Joe, also has reason to want to get rid of the boys. He blames them for not only driving a wedge between him and Maureen but also for the eventual break-up of their marriage. When t
#9 - Hello-Goodbye
Blue Heelers - Season 6 - Episode 28
When the Heelers attend a call to a disturbance at a general store, they find the matter already taken in hand by a capable young women—Constable Joanna Parrish. At last, the cavalry has arrived and she's impressive. Parrish has arrested two feral shoplifters single-handedly. Jo's good impression fades when Tom learns there were no witnesses to the shoplifting and the offenders accuse her of false arrest. Horrified with this turn of events on her first day, Jo is up for an ESD investigation in front of Monica Draper and may face disciplinary action. Then news arrives that feral Clay Thurgood is pressing a civil suit. On hand to comfort Jo is her ex-boyfriend, Andrew, who helped her move from Melbourne to Mt. Thomas. The Heelers are curious about Jo's friend, who seems reluctant to leave her to begin her new life. Jack spies the bigger picture when he sees Jo and Andrew arguing vehemently in the hotel car park. Jo wants Andrew to go—now! While Jo impatiently awaits Monica Draper's decis
#10 - A Matter of Faith
Blue Heelers - Season 8 - Episode 38
Tom is dragged to see a touring faith healer but his scepticism turns to concern when the healer is attacked by a man accusing him of killing his wife. Is the healer a fraud? Jo questions him and is surprised to find that he is far from shrewd. His manager, once healed by him herself, is incredibly protective of him and takes care of the business with the help of a roadie. The manager is beside herself when Jo finds the healer violently assaulted. Is this the revenge of the grieving man? Did he and the roadie engineer this together? As Jo witnesses the darker side of faith she marvels at the healer's capacity for forgiveness
#11 - Nothing Personal
Blue Heelers - Season 9 - Episode 35
Ben's re-involvement with his first wife Angela is complicated by the appearance of her jealous husband. By taking responsibility for the finances of an elderly and vulnerable female neighbour, Ben himself falls prey to exploitation by Angela's husband. Ben's police colleagues fear he is too much in love with Angela to see what is happening.
#12 - Too Hard Basket
Blue Heelers - Season 10 - Episode 5
JO once again becomes involved with Sam Baxter, a troubled teen last seen in Those That Trespass.
#13 - Family Lies
Blue Heelers - Season 1 - Episode 15
The fate of a small boy hangs in the balance due to a maze of untruths.
#14 - Unnatural Habits
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - Season 2 - Episode 12
The gothic world of a halfway house for pregnant & wayward girls sets the scene for the death of a teenager. Phryne & Jack realise the threads of the crime lead closer to home than they suspected.
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Blue Heelers - Season 4 - Episode 1
Panic sweeps Mt. Thomas when an outbreak of an animal disease begins to kill humans. When Maggie suddenly collapses, PJ is desperate not to let the disease, which has already claimed two lives, take his beloved Maggie.
#16 - Dead Air
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - Season 2 - Episode 11
There's a new wireless in the Fisher household, but there's a murder on the airwaves. Dot suffers the realisation that she doesn't want to relinquish working for Miss Fisher when she marries.
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#17 - Gone to the Dogs
McLeod's Daughters - Season 3 - Episode 7
An incident with a prized stallion leads to intrigue regarding Jake's past, while he and Becky get closer. Alex and Meg must contend with an emotional Claire and there's a change in Meg's domestic situation.
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#18 - Death Comes Knocking
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - Season 2 - Episode 2
Phryne plays host to ghostly soldiers and exotic spiritualists and Aunt Prudence is swept up in the new spiritualist fad and enlists a famed psychic to contact her dead godson.
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Blue Heelers - Season 1 - Episode 34
A travelling prosititute is found robbed and beaten. Wayne and the new recruit have a slight personality clash.
#20 - Best of Enemies
McLeod's Daughters - Season 2 - Episode 19
Claire has to deal with cattle theft and an old adversary, while Tess and Nick's relationship escalates. Brick is keeping his distance from Becky, but she refuses to let Jake get close to her. Attraction between Meg and Terry grows ever-so-slightly.
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#21 - Made to be Broken
McLeod's Daughters - Season 2 - Episode 18
The war between Peter on one side and Claire and Alex on the other turns ugly when Peter starts circulating rumours about a secret in Alex's past.
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#22 - Seeing the Light
McLeod's Daughters - Season 3 - Episode 16
Min Min lights are seen by Claire and Tess over Drover's. Tess is determined to believe they are a good omen, but Claire, restless and uneasy in the last stages of pregnancy, insists they're natural phenomena but trouble awaits.
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#23 - Home is Where the Heart Is
McLeod's Daughters - Season 2 - Episode 10
Claire and Drovers Run are in deep trouble, and Tess, the only person who might be able to avert disaster, is immersed in her new life in the city.
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Blue Heelers - Season 1 - Episode 43
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.
#25 - A Bird in the Hand
Blue Heelers - Season 1 - Episode 24
Roz is assigned to help a boozing local constable after a case of bird-smuggling comes to light.
#26 - Episode 3688
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 38
Kane is shocked by an AVO issued for him to stay away from Kirsty. Mr Hyde humiliates his son in front of the entire school. Max receives more than one unexpected surprise on his 14th birthday.
#27 - Episode 3689
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 39
Rhys attacks Kane in a fit of rage. Tasha naively kisses Kim, but has she lost Robbie forever? Hayley is desperate for Noah to come clean.
#28 - Episode 3717
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 67
Is Sally leaving Summer Bay forever? Catastrophic news for Jade and Kirsty. What's Noah's huge surprise? Alf has a great idea for a mega-party!
#29 - Episode 3718
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 68
Jade and Kirsty's lives are changed forever. Who is the stranger causing so much hurt in Summer Bay? Will Jade leave Summer Bay? Hayley's uni plans are in ruins.
#30 - Episode 3759
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 109
A vicious attack solves a huge problem for Dani, Rhys asks Shelley to come back to Summer Bay, and is Leah about to break apart? Sally and Flynn experience first-child nerves.
#31 - Episode 3760
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 110
Who committed the vicious assault at the uni? Everyone's a suspect. Are Sally and Flynn cracking under the pressure of parenthood? Jesse makes a symbolic goodbye to Leah.
#32 - Episode 3784
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 134
What is the dark secret in Peter Baker's past? Meanwhile, Tasha discovers a brilliant way to get rid of her money, and Alf thinks his brain tumour has returned.
#33 - Episode 3785
Home and Away - Season 17 - Episode 135
Alf and Tasha's deal could change Summer Bay forever. Does Hyde have a secret plan for Kim and Brooke? Is Alf having a breakdown and why is Matilda trying to get bashed?