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In this live episode, the Heelers must deal with a child killer who has been found not guilty by a jury. When he returns to Mt. Thomas and gets involved in a fight with a group of angry locals, Jonesy arrests him and clearly plans to mete out his own form of justice, in spite of opposition from his colleagues. With the mob out of blood, the acquitted man is sheltered at the station as an armed standoff erupts at the Imperial.

This was the first time that an episode of a contemporary Australian drama series had gone live-to-air.

A live episode, "Reasonable Doubt", was broadcast in hope of offering a short-term ratings boost and encourage more long-term viewers. Although an immediate success, the live episode did not bring about a sustained increase in ratings.


Episode credited cast:
Simone McAullay Simone McAullay - Senior Constable Susie Raynor
Ditch Davey Ditch Davey - Const. Evan 'Jonesy' Jones
Jane Allsop Jane Allsop - Const. Joanna 'Jo' Parrish
Paul Bishop Paul Bishop - Sgt. Benjamin 'Ben' Stewart
Julie Nihill Julie Nihill - Christine 'Chris' Reilly
Martin Sacks Martin Sacks - Sr. Det. Patrick Joseph 'P.J.' Hasham
John Wood John Wood - Senior Sgt. Tom Croydon
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lesley Baker Lesley Baker - Irene Wilkes
Jenny Barkla Jenny Barkla - Pub Patron
Eddie Baroo Eddie Baroo - Pub Patron
Elke Berry Elke Berry - Pub Patron (as Elke Osadnik)
Bill Charles Bill Charles - Lionel
Kate Crosby Kate Crosby - Pub Patron
Kurt Geyer Kurt Geyer - Roger West
Elke Jenyns Elke Jenyns - Pub Patron
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