Blue Heelers (season 7)

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Blue Heelers - Season 7
Country of origin	Australia
Network	Seven Network
Original run	9 February 2000 – 22 November 2000
No. of episodes	41
DVD release date	August 7, 2008 (complete boxset)
Previous season	Season 6
Next season	Season 8

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The seventh season of the Australian police-drama Blue Heelers premiered on the Seven Network on 9 February 2000 and aired on Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM. The 41-episode season concluded 22 November, 2000.

Contents 1 Casting 2 Production 3 Reception 4 Awards 5 Season Synopsis 6 Episodes 7 DVD Release 8 See also 9 References

[edit] Casting

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Notable guest actors for this season included Paul Dawber, Alan Hopgood, Olivia Hamnett, Kate Hood, Ian Rawlings, Andy Anderson, Dennis Coard, Roger Oakley, Betty Lucas, James Condon, Alex Papps, Mary Ward, Tommy Dysart, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Joy Westmore, Alyce Platt, Jeremy Angerson, Sean Scully, Zoe Bertram, Wendy Strehlow and Nicki Paull.

[edit] Production

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[edit] Reception

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This season marked the start of the show's downfall in the public consciousness.

[edit] Awards

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[edit] Season Synopsis

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Maggie, aided by PJ and her brother Mick, arrived at the point of cracking the drug ring she had been pursuing for a year and realised that she would have to go into witness protection. To do so, she staged a breakup with PJ and then awaited her escort nervously. PJ, however, realised that she was being tricked and arrived just seconds too late, to see Maggie shot down by a mysterious assailant. The episodes that followed, the "Who Killed Maggie Doyle?" arc, were the most-watched episodes ever. Arrested for Maggie's murder, PJ looked desperately to prove that he was being framed. Ultimately, in episode 263 "Out of the Shadows", he discovered the truth - it was her brother Mick.

Other storylines included:

• The remaining cops dealing with Maggie's death,
• Sergeant Tess Gallagher arriving in town to take Maggie's position, which hurts a depressed Ben (Especially as he had unwittingly given her hints on impressing the panel that unanimously won her the job),
• Tess being drawn into the plight of three young neglected children, the oldest — Hayley (Emily Browning) — particularly drawing her sympathy,
• The new doctor in town, Mel Carter (Suzi Dougherty) quickly learning to fit in,
• and Jack's attempts to woo a local girl ending in tragedy with him being shot and left for dead. In the final episodes of the season, a paralysed Jack started a downward spiral which was only saved by a revolutionary procedure that was to be tested on him, and ultimately saved him.

[edit] Episodes

#	#	Title	Director(s)	Writer(s)	Original airdate (Aust.)
1	245	"Loose Ends"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	9 February 2000
2	255	"One More Day"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	16 February 2000
In this episode, one of the most watched in Australian history, Maggie is shot and left for dead.
3	256	"Aftermath"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	23 February 2000
The Heelers struggle to deal with Maggie's sudden death and all the evidence points to P.J
4	257	"Shadow of Doubt"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	1 March 2000
5	258	"Chip off the Old Block"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	8 March 2000
6	259	"Code of Honour"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	15 March 2000
7	260	"Life Class"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	22 March 2000
8	261	"Vanishing Act"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	29 March 2000
9	262	"Unfinished Business"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	5 April 2000
10	263	"Out of the Shadows"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	12 April 2000
Maggies killer is finally revealed, it was her brother Mick.
11	264	"Dance Crazy"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	19 April 2000
12	265	"Welcome Back"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	26 April 2000
13	266	"Broken Windows"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	3 May 2000
14	267	"Something Fishy"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	10 May 2000
15	268	"Dead For Quids"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	17 May 2000
16	269	"One the Road"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	24 May 2000
17	270	"Lost and Found"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	31 May 2000
A new sergeant, Tess Gallagher, arrives in Mt. Thomas to take Maggie's former job. She strikes some hard feelings, particularly from Ben who is disappointed that he unwittingly helped Tess to get the job he wanted.
18	271	"Rank : Outsider"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	7 June 2000
19	272	"Conduct Endangering Life"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	14 June 2000
20	273	"A Little Faith"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	21 June 2000
21	274	"The Gumshoe"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	28 June 2000
22	275	"Small Potatoes"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	5 July 2000
23	276	"A Good Kid"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	12 July 2000
24	277	"Fair Go"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	19 July 2000
25	278	"Cop it Sweet"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	26 July 2000
26	279	"Moving On"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	2 August 2000
27	280	"Bank On It"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	9 August 2000
28	281	"Hard Feelings"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	16 August 2000
29	282	"Running of the Rams"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	23 August 2000
30	283	"Tangled Web"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	30 August 2000
31	284	"On Your Bike"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	6 September 2000
32	285	"Stir Crazy"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	6 September 2000
33	286	"Broken Promises (1)"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	4 October 2000
34	287	"Broken Promises (2)"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	4 October 2000
35	288	"Wheeling and Dealing"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	11 October 2000
36	289	"Mind Over Matter"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	18 October 2000
37	290	"Paper Chase"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	25 October 2000
38	291	"Bully Boys"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	1 November 2000
39	292	"Bloodlines"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	8 November 2000
40	293	"Ten Percent"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	15 November 2000
41	294	"Leg Work"	Director's Names	Writer's Names	22 November 2000

[edit] DVD Release

Due to contractual negotiations, the release of this season, as well as any proceeding seasons, was postponed. These negotiations have concluded and the "Complete Seventh Season" DVD boxset is expected to be released for sale in Australia (Region 4) on 7 August 2008. The seventh season will only be released as one complete boxset, unlike its predecessors which were released in two parts as well as being later released as a complete set. It is unknown at this time as to what, if any, special features or extras will be included with this release.

[edit] See also

• Blue Heelers
• List of Blue Heelers episodes

[edit] References

v • d • e Blue Heelers Main Characters · Recurring Characters · Episodes · Awards and Nominations · Mt. Thomas Characters Civilian Roz Patterson · Chris Riley Constable Wayne Patterson · Adam Cooper · Dash McKinley · Jack Lawson · Kelly O'Rourke · Joss Peroni · Matt Graham Senior Constable Jo Parrish · Susie Raynor Sergeant Nick Schultz · Maggie Doyle · Tess Gallagher · Ben Stewart · Mark Jacobs · Alex Kirby Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon Detective P.J Hasham · Amy Fox · Evan Jones Seasons: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13