Blue Heelers season 9

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Blue Heelers
Season 9
No. of episodes40
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original release13 February (2002-02-13) 
20 November 2002 (2002-11-20)
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The ninth season of the Australian police-drama Blue Heelers premiered on the Seven Network on 13 February 2002 and aired on Wednesday nights at 8:30 pm. The 40-episode season concluded 20 November 2002. The main cast was unchanged frm the previous season but for the departure of Rupert Reid as Jack Lawson. Similar to previous seasons, the ninth season was released on DVD as a two part set and as a complete set, both released on 3 November 2009.

Contents

Casting

Reception

The season saw a decline in viewers, with 1.9 million from its usual 2.5 million.[ citation needed ]

Awards

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byAustralian air date
3371"Breaking Point Part 1"Denny LawrenceDave Worthington13 February 2002 (2002-02-13)
Everyone is pushed to the edge and Tom becomes a target when a boy's troubled past comes back to haunt him.
3382"Breaking Point Part 2"Declan EamesJohn Banas20 February 2002 (2002-02-20)
Tom and Tess risk losing the people they love in their desire to protect them.
3393"If It Ain't Hurtin'"Fiona BanksBill Garner27 February 2002 (2002-02-27)
Jonesy must make a decision about his future when an old flame asks him to leave the force.
3404"Down in the Forest"Roger HodgmanDavid Allen6 March 2002 (2002-03-06)
Ben must fight to earn the trust of three desperate children.
3415"The Real Thing"Daina ReidTom Hegarty13 March 2002 (2002-03-13)
Jo questions her feelings for her new boyfriend when their careers and values clash.
3426"Rainy Night Blues"Fiona BanksAbe Pogos20 March 2002 (2002-03-20)
Tess' past threatens to overcome her when Jonesy betrays her confidence.
3437"Jack and Jill"Peter SharpYsabelle Dean27 March 2002 (2002-03-27)
P.J.'s pride prevents his mother from speaking openly to him about his future.
3448"Sons and Mothers"Ray QuintCaroline Stanton3 April 2002 (2002-04-03)
P.J. cannot face the prospect of his mother's impending death.
3459"Say His Name"Aarne NeemeTony Morphett10 April 2002 (2002-04-10)
P.J. faces the balance of life and death.
34610"The Perfect Life"Ray QuintMichaeley O'Brien17 April 2002 (2002-04-17)
The death of P.J.'s mother affects his judgement.
34711"Flushed"Daina ReidJohn Banas24 April 2002 (2002-04-24)
P.J.'s professional mistrust leads him to discover the darker truth behind a domestic dispute.
34812"Dancing on the Edge"Peter SharpBill Garner1 May 2002 (2002-05-01)
Ben Questions his police future when he is accused of assault.
34913"Those That Trespass"Aarne NeemeRachel Lewis8 May 2002 (2002-05-08)
Sam Baxter, a troubled 15-year-old girl, is found breaking into her mother's store.
35014"Reflection"Fiona BanksPetra Graf15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
There is celebration in Mt. Thomas as Tom gets a service medal for 30 years in the force.
35115"Buddies"Denny LawrenceDavid Allen15 May 2002 (2002-05-15)
Jo is convinced by Jonesy to cut a speeding fine.
35216"Broken Dreams"Fiona BanksCarol Williams5 June 2002 (2002-06-05)
An aspiring ballerina is injured in a car crash and Jo seeks justice.
35317"An Old Fashioned Man"Chris LangmanDavid Boutland12 June 2002 (2002-06-12)
It is an interesting time in Mt Thomas for couples together and not together.
35418"Of Middle Eastern Appearance"Geoffrey NottageChris Corbett19 June 2002 (2002-06-19)
A friend of Jo's,science teacher Deniz Gulmez is accused of hurting Rufus Sedgwick, a boy in her class.
35519"The Best Man"Denny LawrenceTony Morphett26 June 2002 (2002-06-26)
A domestic at the church finds Jonesy's mate's wedding coming to a standstill.
35620"Wednesday's Child"Deborah NiskiAnne Melville3 July 2002 (2002-07-03)
After reports come in of a mysterious woman harassing young girls outside the primary school, Tess and Jonesy investigate the woman's claims that one of the girls at the school is her long lost daughter who was kidnapped as an infant 10 years earlier.
35721"Finders Keepers"Ray QuintMichaeley O'Brien10 July 2002 (2002-07-10)
Tess, Jonesy and PJ investigate after a car accident on a bush track is linked to the proceeds of a city armed robbery, the falling out of thieves and a couple of old farmers who just don't know what they have got themselves into.
35822"Burning Desire"Fiona BanksFiona Banks17 July 2002 (2002-07-17)
Jo invites herself to live in PJ's house, but fails to let him know.
35923"Naked Lady"Aarne NeemePeter Hepworth24 July 2002 (2002-07-24)
A private school teacher is found dead on the outskirts of town.
36024"Private Lives"Steve MannDavid Allen7 August 2002 (2002-08-07)
Ben is personally affected by the tragic death of an infant in a motor accident.
36125"Inside Outside"Deborah NiskiRob George, Rachel Lewis7 August 2002 (2002-08-07)
PJ finds himself at loggerheads with Jo over her sympathy for a woman on work release from prison.
36226"The Last Jar"Richard FranklandPeter Dick14 August 2002 (2002-08-14)
Tess and Jonesy clash when a man accuses his estranged wife of trying to kill his girlfriend by poisoning her breakfast jam.
36327"Stewart Vs Stewart"Chris LangmanJane Allen21 August 2002 (2002-08-21)
Ben takes on the job of prosecuting a teenager accused of the heart breaking robbery of a grieving widower.
36428"Fishing For Dummies"Declan EamesJohn Banas28 August 2002 (2002-08-28)
Jonesy heads off for a relaxing fishing weekend, but it turns into a disaster when he falls into the river.
36529"Salvation Part 1"Aarne NeemeTony Morphett, Caroline Stanton4 September 2002 (2002-09-04)
Tom's wedding plans are thrown into disarray when Grace's ex husband, Simon, arrives in town.
36630"Salvation Part 2"Roger HodgmanTony Morphett, Caroline Stanton4 September 2002 (2002-09-04)
Tom seems to be his own worst enemy when he admits to a violent confrontation with Simon shortly before his death.
36731"In Another Place"Geoffrey NottageLeon Saunders18 September 2002 (2002-09-18)
As Ben and Jo wrestle with the problems of an immigrant family new to Mt Thomas.
36832"Parenthood"Esben StormChris Corbett25 September 2002 (2002-09-25)
Tom finds parenthood is no easier the second time around.
36933"Boys Will Be Boys"Daina ReidNoel Maloney2 October 2002 (2002-10-02)
Tess and Jonesy disagree about how to deal with a gang of troublesome teenage boys.
37034"Deep Water"Chris LangmanBill Garner9 October 2002 (2002-10-09)
Ben is coaching a school swimming team and is surprised when one of the girls, Chloe, develops a crush on him.
37135"Nothing Personal"Declan EamesYsabelle Dean16 October 2002 (2002-10-16)
Ben's re-involvement with his first wife Angela is complicated by the appearance of her jealous husband.
37236"Teamwork"Richard FranklandDavid Boutland23 October 2002 (2002-10-23)
After Jonesy crashes a police vehicle, Tess decides he needs to learn something about teamwork.
37337"Stable Mates"Steve MannDavid Allen30 October 2002 (2002-10-30)
Jo is attending a counselling session, after shooting a man in the previous episode.
37438"Some Days"George OgilvieTed Roberts6 November 2002 (2002-11-06)
Evans brother, Dylan, helps with an investigation.
37539"Body of Evidence"Chris LangmanTony Morphett13 November 2002 (2002-11-13)
Jo and PJ heal their rift as they find themselves investigating a bizarre case.
37640"All You Need Is Love"Peter SharpLeon Saunders20 November 2002 (2002-11-20)
Tess and Evan share a steamy kiss to end Blue Heelers' ninth season

DVD release

Season 9 Parts 1 and 2 was released on 3 November 2009. [1]

The Complete Ninth Season: Part 1
Set DetailsSpecial Features
  • TBA Episodes (TBA Mins.)
  • Episodes 307-330
  • 6-Disc Set
  • Full Frame
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Slipcase Packaging
  • Photo Gallery (12 Pics)
Release Dates
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
3 November 2009
The Complete Ninth Season: Part 2
Set DetailsSpecial Features
  • TBA Episodes (TBA Mins.)
  • Episodes 331-348
  • 5-Disc Set
  • Full Frame
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Slipcase Packaging
  • Photo Gallery (12 Pics)
Release Dates
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
3 November 2009
The Complete Ninth Season
Set DetailsSpecial Features
  • TBA Episodes (TBA Mins.)
  • Episodes 307-348
  • 11-Disc Set
  • Full Frame
  • English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Slipcase Packaging
  • Photo Gallery
Release Dates
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
3 November 2009

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  1. "Blue Heelers - the Complete 9th Season: Parts 1 & 2 (11 Disc Pack) @ EzyDVD". Archived from the original on 16 December 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2009. BUY Blue Heelers - Season 9 DVD