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Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001.
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Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001.
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Episode 1
Franks second ex-wife, Liz Robinson, seeks his help and protection from a blackmailer who has photos of her having cocaine snorted from her naked belly. Tayler Johnson and Gavin Sykes have to deal with some prisoner escapee.
Written by Tony MorphettGuest stars Colin Friels
Episode 2
frank and Rachel investigate when both Liz Robinson's husband Lioyd Menzies and the ransom of $ 1.000.000 disappear. Tommy Tavita becomes attached to a little boy, Buster who tries to sail home to New Zealand
Written by Tony MorphettGuest stars Colin Friels
Episode 3
Liz is almost run down in front of Frank, and fearing for her safety following her husbands murder in prison, he suggests that she stay with him. Tommy's relationship with Rhonda comes to a tragic end.
Guest stars Colin Friels
Episode 4
After Frank takes time off Rachel is stuck with Jack Christey trying to catch a rapist. Dave McCall and Tommy Tavita go on a rescue operation on the white water rapids.
Guest stars Colin Friels, Steve Bisley
Episode 5
Goldie and Tavita investigates an arson attack on a boat which a teenage boy is found dead. The owner of the boat has a dubious affinity with young boys, but is he the culprit or the victim?
Written by Peter GawlerGuest stars Colin Friels, John Walton, Jamie Croft, Lynette Curran
Episode 6
When Goldie and Tavita arrest Dave McCall's son and charge him with the supplying and trafficking of illegal drugs, the pressure of home and work life gets to Dave. A quantity of explosives are used in an attempted bombing of the harbor tunnel.
Directed by David CaesarGuest stars Colin Friels, Aaron Jeffery, Abe Forsythe
Episode 7
A woman claims her husband stabbed her and Frank and Goldie has to investigate the domestic dispute. After intervening in a dockside brawl, Tayler requests desk duty when she's unable to contain a suspect.
Guest stars Colin Friels, Scott McGregor
Episode 8
When Frank becomes caught in the middle of a siege, Goldie must use her negotiating skills to help him and the other hostages gain their freedom.
Guest stars Colin Friels, Scott McGregor, John Walton, Nicholas Opolski, Johnny Raaen
Episode 9
Goldie and Tavita investigates a serial murder, while Holloway is away in Melbourne for a job interview.
Guest stars Colin Friels, Aaron Jeffery
Episode 10
Holloway and Goldie investigate an extortion racket in Chinatown. Sykes and Hawker compete against each other in an 18th skiff race.
Directed by Chris LangmanWritten by Michael MillerGuest stars Colin Friels
Episode 11
When a diamond broker's wife gets kidnapped, Rachel and Helen finds out the incident bears striking resemblance to the disappearance of his first wife seven years earlier. Dave McCall has to run the station in Hawker's absence, together with finding his runaway son and preventing his marriage from disintegrating. Teen pop sensation Milkshake film their latest music video in the harbor and the water Police are assigned to keep away the media. Emma Woods joins the dive team.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Abe Forsythe, Christine Stephen-Daly
Episode 12
Frank poses as a criminal when he goes undercover in an attempt to uncover an armed robbery operation.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Dominic Purcell
Episode 13
As the armed robbery gets closer, Holloway's undercover operation becomes more and more dangerous. Despite police's ongoing investigation, Les is granted bail and threatens to blow Frank and Louise's cover. Frank is forced to act as the getaway driver during the robbery but a sudden change of plans throws off the police surveillance unit and places Frank's life in jeopardy.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Dominic Purcell
Episode 14
Goldie investigates the disappearance of a young girl and the subsequent murder of the woman suspected of her kidnapping. Further complications set in when it is revealed that Terry is the father of the missing girl.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Aaron Jeffery, John Walton
Episode 15
frank gets pinned to the ground by armed robber Kiwi Dave, he holds a gun to his head and pulls the trigger, his near-death experience leads him on a one-man campaign and a journey of self-discovery. Helen is promoted to the rank of Senior Sergeant.
Written by Peter GawlerGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Aaron Jeffery, Kieran Darcy-Smith, John Walton
Episode 16
Franks temporary replacement, Jack Christey, attempt to board a boat to apprehend a teenager who has been in an armed stand-off with the Water Police, the boy panics, and in the ensuing confusion both he and Tayler are shot. Tayler's near fatal shooting prompts a reunion between Helen and her estranged brother.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Peter Sumner
Episode 17
A man's severed head is found in a gym bag washed up on a beach and Goldstein and Christey has to investigate. Tavita and Sykes' pursuit of a young boy comes under scrutiny when the boy disappears after diving into the harbor in an attempt to avoid the officers.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley
Episode 18
Holloway catches his old copper mate in a drug dealing operation that uses an ice cream boat as a cover. Tavita, Sykes and McCall respond to a robbery at the wharves and winds up in a bar brawl as they track down a number of stolen VCRs.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels
Episode 19
Chief inspector Jeff Hawker finds himself in the firing line when ballistic tests prove his gun was used to kill Vince Blake eight years ago. Goldie and Hawker work together to clear his name. Tavita finds himself in the middle of a dispute at the site of an archeological dig.
Written by Tony MorphettGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Anne Tenney, Leah Purcell
Episode 20
The detectives apprehend a man responsible for the robbery of tourist groups, this leads into the investigation of illegal steroids at a local gym. After an accident pins a pregnant woman's arm underneath a boat, Goldie and the Nemesis crew have no choice but to deliver her baby underwater as the tide comes in and submerges the woman.
Written by Grant McAloonGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Tara Morice
Episode 21
Frank and Helen investigates when a well known environmental activist, Thea Ashwood, vanishes mysteriously. Meanwhile, Sykes investigates when a swimmer disappear mysteriously under a triathlon competition.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Anita Hegh, Anthony Simcoe
Episode 22
Kiwi Dave escapes from prison and makes it his personal mission to make Frank's life a misery.
Written by Peter GawlerGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Aaron Jeffery, Sonia Todd
Episode 23
When judge Moreton is found bound and gagged wearing nothing but fishnets and a g-string, Frank is intrigued to discover his arch nemesis, Terry Madigan is involved.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Les Hill, Melissa Bell
Episode 24
When a base-jumper's parachute fails and he plunges to his death, Jack Christey is sure his three friends filming the incident know more than they are letting on.
Written by Tony MorphettGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Jerome Ehlers, Darrin Klimek
Episode 25
Sykes' hands are tied when his girlfriend is involved in a mysterious car accident.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley
Episode 26
Goldie becomes the obsession of a mentally unstable woman. Sarah is a young woman obsessed by religious omens and controlled by an equally unstable lover. When Goldie risks her life attempting to save Sarah, a bizarre string of events follow. It becomes apparent that Sarah is toying with Goldie's emotions, and is also involved in a murder being investigated by Goldie and Jack. Tavita and Sykes investigate a fraudulent pet cremation contractor.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Simmone Mackinnon, John Noble
Episode 27
Investigations into an armed holdup incriminate police when witnesses recount how bandits were disguised in police uniforms and escaped in a police car. Helen Blakemore comes under suspicion when it's revealed she is one of only two people who can access spare uniforms and she could do with extra cash after buying a new home.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, John Walton, David Roberts
Episode 28
Frank Holloway is determined to clear Helen's name and nail Madigan for setting up the water police.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Peter Phelps, David Roberts
Episode 29
Frank and Goldie are caught in the middle as the Madigan and Formica rivalry gets personal. The rekindled romance between Frank and undercover cop Louise Bradshaw is short-lived when Louise is gunned down when caught in a shoot-out between warring drug dealers.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Peter Phelps, Michela Noonan, Paul Tassone, David James
Episode 30
As Frank's life hangs in the balance he is forced to rely on his arch nemesis, Madigan, to survive.
Guest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Aaron Jeffery, Peter Phelps
Episode 31
When a passenger liner arrives in Sydney Harbor, Goldie, McCall and Sykes all find themselves in deeper than they imagined.
Written by Peter GawlerGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Colin Friels, Steve Bisley, Julian Garner, Helen Scott
Episode information updated Sep 3, 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
