Blue Heelers (season 9)

Blue Heelers - Season 9
Country of origin  Australia
No. of episodes 40
Broadcast
Original channel Seven Network
Original run 13 February 2002 –
20 November 2002

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 41-episode season concluded 20 November 2002.

Casting

Main cast for this season consisted of:

Notable guest actors this season included Ailsa Piper, Alan David Lee, John Orcsik, Leslie Dayman, Margot Knight, Justine Saunders, Jane Badler, Elspeth Ballantyne, Peter Sumner, Shaunna O'Grady, Kate Jason, Alethea McGrath, Marg Downey, Monica Maughan, Lois Collinder and Annie Jones.

Reception

the show really started to decline around this season from its usual 2.5 million down to 1.9 million and it continues to decrease

Episodes

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DVD Season Episode # Title Director(s) Writer(s) Original airdate (Aust.)
9.2336"Breaking Point Part 1"13 February 2002
Everyone is pushed to the edge and Tom becomes a target when a boy's troubled past comes back to haunt him.
9.2337"Breaking Point Part 2"20 February 2002
Tom and Tess risk losing the people they love in their desire to protect them.
9.2338"If It Ain't Hurtin'"27 February 2002
Jonesy must make a decision about his future when an old flame asks him to leave the force.
9.2339"Down In The Forest"6 March 2002
Ben must fight to earn the trust of three desperate children.
9.2340"The Real Thing"13 March 2002
Jo questions her feelings for her new boyfriend when their careers and values clash.
9.2341"Rainy Night Blues"20 March 2002
Tess' past threatens to overcome her when Jonesy betrays her confidence.
9.2342"Jack and Jill"27 March 2002
P.J.'s pride prevents his mother from speaking openly to him about his future.
9.2343"Sons and Mothers"3 April 2002
P.J. cannot face the prospect of his mother's impending death.
9.2344"Say His Name"10 April 2002
P.J. faces the balance of life and death.
9.2345"The Perfect Life"17 April 2002
The death of P.J.'s mother affects his judgement.
9.2346"Flushed"24 April 2002
P.J.'s professional mistrust leads him to discover the darker truth behind a domestic dispute.
9.2347"Dancing On The Edge"1 May 2002
Ben Questions his police future when he is accused of assault.
10.1349"Those That Trespass"8 May 2002
Sam Baxter, a troubled 15 year old girl, is found breaking in to her mother's store.
10.1350"Reflection"8 May 2002
There is celebration in Mt. Thomas as Tom gets a service medal for 30 years in the force.
10.1351"Buddies"29 May 2002
Jo is convinced by Jonesy to cut a speeding fine.
10.1352"Broken Dreams"5 June 2002
An aspiring ballerina is injured in a car crash and Jo seeks justice.
10.1353"An Old Fashioned Man"12 June 2002
It is an interesting time in Mt Thomas for couples together and not together.
10.1354"Of Middle Eastern Appearance"19 June 2002
A friend of Jo's,science teacher Deniz Gulmez is accused of hurting Rufus Sedgwick, a boy in her class.
10.1355"The Best Man"26 June 2002
A domestic at the church finds Jonesy's mate's wedding coming to a standstill.
10.1356"Wednesday's Child"3 July 2002
Jonesy's honest handling of a paternity claim against him.
10.1357"Finders Keepers"10 July 2002
When the victim of a motor accident claims his good Samaritan is trying to kill him.
10.1358"Burning Desire"17 July 2002
Jo invites herself to live in PJ's house, but fails to let him know.
10.1359"Naked Lady"24 July 2002
A private school teacher is found dead on the outskirts of town.
10.1360"Private Lives"7 August 2002
Ben is personally affected by the tragic death of an infant in a motor accident.
10.1361"Inside Outside"7 August 2002
PJ finds himself at loggerheads with Jo over her sympathy for a woman on work release from prison.
10.1362"The Last Jar"14 August 2002
Tess and Jonesy clash when a man accuses his estranged wife of trying to kill his girlfriend by poisoning her breakfast jam.
10.1363"Stewart Vs Stewart"21 August 2002
Ben takes on the job of prosecuting a teenager accused of the heart breaking robbery of a grieving widower.
10.1364"Fishing For Dummies"28 August 2002
Jonesy heads off for a relaxing fishing weekend, but it turns into a disaster when he falls into the river.
10.1365"Salvation Part 1"4 September 2002
Tom's wedding plans are thrown into disarray when Grace's ex husband, Simon, arrives in town.
10.1366"Salvation Part 2"4 September 2002
Tom seems to be his own worst enemy when he admits to a violent confrontation with Simon shortly before his death.
10.1367"In Another Place"18 September 2002
As Ben and Jo wrestle with the problems of an immigrant family new to Mt Thomas.
10.2368"Parenthood"25 October 2002
Tom finds parenthood is no easier the second time around.
10.2369"Boys Will Be Boys"2 October 2002
Tess and Jonesy disagree about how to deal with a gang of troublesome teenage boys.
10.2370"Deep Water"9 October 2002
Ben is coaching a school swimming team and is surprised when one of the girls, Chloe, develops a crush on him.
10.2371"Nothing Personal"16 October 2002
Ben's re-involvement with his first wife Angela is complicated by the appearance of her jealous husband.
10.2372"Teamwork"23 October 2002
After Jonesy crashes a police vehicle, Tess decides he needs to learn something about teamwork.
10.2373"Stable Mates"30 October 2002
Jo is attending a counselling session, after shooting a man in the previous episode.
10.2374"Some Days"6 November 2002
Evans brother, Dylan, helps with an investigation.
10.2375"Body of Evidence"13 November 2002
Jo and PJ heal their rift as they find themselves investigating a bizarre case.
10.2376"All You Need Is Love"20 November 2002
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 Details Special 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
 Australia
3 November 2009
The Complete Ninth Season: Part 2
Set Details Special 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
 Australia
3 November 2009
The Complete Ninth Season
Set Details Special 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
 Australia
3 November 2009

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