Episodes
1. Natural Loser
January 20, 1972
60 min
Lee Gibson is convinced that bad luck follows him about and that he can never win - but this time he is determined to do or die when he carries out an armed robbery.
2. Kate and Benny
60 min
The innocent friendship between a little girl and a mentally retarded young man leads them to an encounter with criminals.
3. Bury Them Together
February 3, 1972
60 min
When a callous farmer, Geoff Mitchell, who thinks more of his shotgun than he does of his wife, chases a trespasser off his property, it sets off a chain of events that culminate in a fatal shooting.
4. A Perfect Gentleman
February 10, 1972
60 min
A rich stranger, Ben Peterson, arouses the curiosity of the Matlock police, which turns to hatred when he is suspected of a violent sex crime. The battered, molested body of teenager Doreen Henderson is found in the bush and police discover that Peterson was the last person to see her alive.
5. One Dark Soul
February 17, 1972
60 min
Two Matlock boys return home from spending time in Pentridge to recover the hidden proceeds of their crime. They are also seeking vengeance on Salvation Army Major McKenzie, but find they have too much conflicting information when they realise they have been double-crossed.
6. Titch
February 24, 1972
60 min
A lonely young boy joins a dangerous criminal on a crime spree that climaxes into a violent death.
7. Brother & Sister
March 2, 1972
60 min
In the middle of the camping season, Matlock police run up against an irate father and an officious American Army officer - and some surprising result.
8. It Could Have Been Anyone
March 9, 1972
60 min
An accident involving the use of explosive fuel brings Matlock police to the local camping ground. During their investigations a young girl is found murdered, causing tragedy and complications for the detectives.
9. Uphill All the Way
March 16, 1972
60 min
A routine investigation turns into a death puzzle for the Matlock police when their enquiries take them among the truck drivers that operated along the Central Highway.
10. Cat And Mouse
March 23, 1972
60 min
An attractive young girl goes missing from Matlock, a series of bashings follow, then another girl goes missing. Matlock police try to fit the pieces together in what turns out to be a fatal game of cat and mouse.
24. Dying Is Easy
June 29, 1972
60 min
A family's objection's to a teenage couples relationship erupts into violence.
27. Butcher's Picnic
July 20, 1972
60 min
Butcher Green's past catches up with him in Matlock when two old mates pressure him to share a lottery prize, which they feel they have a right to. Constable. Gary Hogan is accused of accepting bribes in connection with driver license tests.
Guest Stars:
David Atkins
38. Ghosts
October 5, 1972
60 min
Fear of the supernatural is exploited when Mrs. Czoska goes to live with her son and daughter-in-law. The situation is made worse by the mutual hatred between the two woman.
