TV series
Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Sep 3, 2026
Water Rats is available to stream on Prime Video, Amazon Freevee, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
A water police operation on a container wharf results in a death, leaving each of the Rats to deal with their culpability and guilt.
Directed by Geoff BennettWritten by John BanasGuest stars Joss McWilliam, Julie Haseler, Dan Forrester, Robert Simper, Pete Walters, Julia Trefeli, Debbie Herrick, Bryce Herrick
Episode 2
Christey's investigation into a series of yacht explosions takes him north to a beachside community, where he meets a beautiful female cop with an agenda of her own.
Directed by Geoff BennettWritten by Graeme KoetsveldGuest stars Stuart Bell, Ann Wilson, Diana McLean, Penny Pederson, Niki Owen, Pete Walters, Owen Weingott, Nick Tate
Episode 3
Jack Christey's new relationship is tested when one of the Rats is taken by a serial killer.
Directed by Robert KlennerWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Mouche Phillips, Josephine Byrnes, Gabriel Andrews, Danielle Colley, Tim Elston, Kerith Atkinson, Sebastian Mort
Episode 4
Though the serial killer has been caught, Christey supports Blakemore's claims that there is another killer out there, a shadow man targeting the police.
Directed by Robert KlennerWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Mouche Phillips, Josephine Byrnes, Gabriel Andrews, Kirstin Feddersen, Geoffrey Rezek, David Proudman, Gordon Williams, Tony Lynch
Episode 5
A runaway yacht, a missing child and suspected multiple murders set Alex and Christey down the wrong path, where they uncover a plot to poison Sydney Harbour.
Written by Tony Morphett
Episode 6
Christey is reacquainted with his estranged father and discovers he is involved in a dangerous scam.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Tim GoodingGuest stars Brooke Satchwell, Bill Hunter, Judi Farr, Anthony Johnson, Christopher Tomkinson, Robert Woodhead, Christopher James, Heath Ward
Episode 7
Quinn is forced to re-evaluate the meaning of friendship when he alienates his workmates, as he defends a friend's lies and criminal behavior.
Directed by Lynn HegartyWritten by Rhett GableGuest stars Kim De Lury, Jon Williams, Dina Gillespie, Tyler Coppin, Claire Paradine, Andrew Blaxland, Kate Connolly, Sunny Grewal
Episode 8
Knowing that a great job is coming her way, Blakemore resigns prematurely and takes the opportunity to tell everyone exactly what she thinks of them.
Directed by Lynn HegartyWritten by Peter GawlerGuest stars Susan Kennedy, Amy Abbott, Simon Pryce, Christopher Mason, Chris Burke, LJ Smith, Adam Drummond, Christopher Galletti
Episode 9
Reilly crosses the line and unknowingly sparks a murder when he helps his sister's husband avoid jail.
Directed by Robert KlennerWritten by Deborah ParsonsGuest stars Sebastian Mort, Robert Mammone, Janine Mattews, Des Connellan, Russell Dykstra, Stephen Leeder, Hunter Page-Lochard, Xavier Canosa
Episode 10
Reilly is forced to cover up the murder of a criminal to save his family.
Directed by Robert KlennerWritten by Peter NealeGuest stars Robert Mammone, Janine Mattews, Russell Dykstra, Stephen Leeder, Hunter Page-Lochard, Marilyn Harvey, Ingrid Ruz, Jason Paull Hayes
Episode 11
Hawker remains the professional police officer, even when he is targeted by a criminal. But when the vendetta involves his son, Hawker shows his true colours.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Andrew KellyGuest stars Mouche Phillips, Ingrid Ruz, Jamie Croft, Simon Lyndon, Brett Stiller, Jeff Truman, Luke Quinton
Episode 12
Donna is taken hostage by a convicted killer. Alone, she is forced to rely on her wits and her training to save her life.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by David PhillipsGuest stars Brooke Satchwell, Ingrid Ruz, Glenn Hazeldine, Kane Alexander, Caz Lederman, Edmund Falzon, Ervin Cruz, Mark Cannell
Episode 13
The Rats attend a wake. As the alcohol flows, so do the stories and, one by one, their true feelings are revealed.
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Peter GawlerGuest stars Anthony Martin, Brooke Satchwell, Mouche Phillips, Ingrid Ruz, Peter Sumner, Chantelle Barry, Mathew Edgerton, Marcus Hale
Episode 14
Christey's daughter is given a brutal introduction to the realities of police work, while the death of a girl in a hit-and-run jet-ski accident causes disturbing memories to resurface for Alex.
Where to watch Water RatsEpisode 15
Alex's life is a nightmare as she battles an obsessed admirer, her mother and the flu.
Where to watch Water RatsEpisode 16
On the eve of Gary Sykes' wedding, the rest of the Rats admit to their true feelings - one is dumped, one is given an ultimatum and one is kissed.
Where to watch Water RatsEpisode 17
Alex and Mick race against time when someone is distributing guns that are rigged to explode when fired.
Where to watch Water RatsEpisode 18
Things backfire for an old friend of Alex's, when he begs her to find his missing son-in-law.
Written by John O'BrienGuest stars Josh Quong Tart
Episode 19
After a shooting on a Harbour wharf, the Rats discover a love triangle of Russian immigrants and a Cold War in sunny Sydney.
Written by Tony Morphett
Episode 20
A young troubled boy places a wedge between Jack and his daughter, Sophie.
Guest stars Therese Clifford
Episode 21
Alex and Mick try to solve an old burglary and murder whilst battling a retired cop seeking redemption for years of humiliation.
Where to watch Water RatsEpisode 22
Alex and Mick chase a triple killer through the streets of Sydney.
Guest stars Christopher Hobbs
Episode 23
Alex and Mick investigate the case of a four year old boy found at the bottom of the harbor.
Guest stars Rodger Corser
Episode 24
The new boy at the Water Police, Gorgeous George Newhouse is making waves with the women, but Christey is not impressed.
Written by Peter NealeGuest stars Rodger Corser
Episode 25
Trying to prevent a full-scale turf war comes at a heavy price for the Rats.
Guest stars Rodger Corser
Episode 26
In retaliation for two Rats, Jack Christey sets the cat amongst the pigeons with even more devastating results.
Guest stars Rodger Corser
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
Peter BensleyJeff Hawker
Toni ScanlanHelen Blakemore
Raelee HillTayler Johnson
Catherine McClementsRachel Goldstein
Jay Laga'aiaTommy Tavita
Scott BurgessDave McCall
Colin FrielsFrank Holloway
Aaron JefferySenior Constable Terry Watson
Nine NetworkAustralia
Nine Network AustraliaAustralia
Southern StarAustralia
