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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
The Water Police are plagued by a series of hoaxes and it is up to Frank and Goldie to determine who and what they can trust.
Directed by David CaesarWritten by Amanda HiggsGuest stars Philip Holder, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Shigemi Nakamura-Simms, Andrew James Mead, Craig Shai-Hee, Anthony Martin
Episode 2
When a man is nailed to a tree by his neighbour, Holloway and Goldie discover his wife has vanished.
Directed by David CaesarWritten by Denise MorganGuest stars Liz Burch, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Andrea Moor, Francis Greenslade, David Ross Paterson, Jonno Zissler, Crystal Cooke
Episode 3
When a homeless kid is trapped in a pylon in the harbour, the Water Police are horrified to discover a dead body floating in the water beside him. While Blakemore makes it her responsibility to ensure the homeless boy is taken care of, she begins to develop a relationship with the boy's lawyer, Gillian Swain. Meanwhile the Detectives unravel the mystery of the body found the pylon.
Directed by Ian GilmourWritten by Tim PyeGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Liz Burch, Wayne Pygram, John Walton, Ashton Cartwright, Mitchell McMahon, Patricia Pitney, Gabrielle Adkins
Episode 4
When a gender-specific piece of anatomy is washed up on the beach, Holloway and Goldie investigate.
Directed by Ian GilmourWritten by Chris McCourtGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Kieran Darcy-Smith, John Walton, Simone Kessell, Michael Burgess, Suzanne Devery, Justin Rosniak, Jack Ellis
Episode 5
Helen's romance hots up. Meanwhile, crime, punishment, betrayal, retribution, suicide and family tragedy when Goldie and Holloway infiltrate a crime family operating an insurance scam on Sydney Harbour. When it all goes terribly wrong, the family is eventually torn apart - not so much by the police intervening, but by in-fighting, backstabbing and betrayal.
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Liz Burch, Shirley Cameron, Denise Kirby, Duncan Young, Matthew Charleston, Shane McNamara
Episode 6
A crooked grandmother, a fraudulent stockbroker and a water taxi driver who gets taken for a ride, all baffle the detectives. Meanwhile Blakemore's romance comes to an abrupt end.
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Andrew KellyGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Simone Buchanan, Liz Burch, Brett Climo, Dean Dunstone, Peggy Thompson, Marcia Neal, Michael Lill
Episode 7
Holloway and Goldie's partnership is shaken when a third detective, Michael Reilly, is assigned to the Water Police.
Directed by Michael OfferWritten by Tim PyeGuest stars Aaron Pedersen, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Bogdan Koca, Zach McKay, Peter Lamb, Sam Galea, Scott Bennett
Episode 8
The death of a friend and a forgotten dream prompt Frank Holloway to farewell the Rats.
Directed by Michael OfferWritten by Ted RobertsGuest stars Aaron Pedersen, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Kenneth Moraleda, Guy Leslie, Morna Seres, Phil Lye, Gavin Douchkov
Episode 9
The working relationship between Jack Christey and Goldie gets off to a rocky start. Already compromised by their past affair, further strain is added when Jack insists on taking the lead in a murder case involving an old acquaintance.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Anne BrooksbankGuest stars Rebecca Barrett, Aaron Pedersen, Steven Vidler, Kim Knuckey, David Bowers, Andrew Hill, Kim Fleming, Dina Gillespie
Episode 10
Police constable Tayler Johnson becomes romantically involved with a cop on a diving course, but while out on a dive, he goes missing and Tayler realises how little she knows about him.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Adam ToddGuest stars Aaron Pedersen, Damian de Montemas, Steve Rodgers, Tom D'Uva, Siobhan Lawless, Gabriel Andrews
Episode 11
Michael Reilly and Goldie have to go undercover at a well-known swingers' haunt to coax a confession out of some murderers.
Directed by David CaesarWritten by Margaret WilsonGuest stars Aaron Pedersen, Allison Cratchley, Chris King, John Walton, Lisa Reynolds, Andrew Wholley, Simon Van Der Stap, Lucia Mastrantone
Episode 12
Detective Michael Reilly's friendship with madam Susie Abromovich results in them both being taken hostage by an armed robber.
Directed by David CaesarWritten by Chris HawkshawGuest stars Aaron Pedersen, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Danny Adcock, Roxane Wilson, Johnathan Devoy, Lisa Stone, Michael Lill
Episode 13
Gavin Sykes is taken hostage by a young man with a desire to be a cop for a day.
Directed by Peter AndrikidisWritten by Tim PyeGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Kellie Jones, John Walton, Dan Wyllie, Stephen Yates, Edwina Bishop, Mark Fairall, Brandon Burke
Episode 14
The investigation into the suicide of a young man reveals a greater tragedy, a secret that will ultimately destroy the lives of all those involved.
Directed by Peter AndrikidisWritten by Ray HardingGuest stars Nic Bishop, Abi Tucker, Andy Anderson, Peter Scarf, Scott Bowie, David Scott, Hilton Howson, Tux Akindoyeni
Episode 15
Jack Christey and Rachel Goldstein race to save two young girls whose lives are at stake when they inadvertently become caught up in a drug smuggling ring.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Anne BrooksbankGuest stars David Baldwin, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Hannah Durack, Katie Hiam, Keith Kempis, Chin Yu, Brian Langsworth
Episode 16
A grisly case hits home when Jeff Hawker's wife, Gail, becomes the target of a vicious serial rapist and killer.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Denise MorganGuest stars Anne Tenney, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Michael Neaylon, Bronwyn Eather, Andrew Matthews, Jan Merriman, Rebecca Barrett
Episode 17
Goldie faces every mother's worst nightmare when her son David becomes the victim of a brutal and vicious kidnapper.
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Treffyn Koreshoff, Allison Cratchley, John Walton, Anthony Martin, Christopher Stollery, Rebecca Frith, Anthony Silvestrini, Alex Sideratos
Episode 18
A burning body is found floating on a sail board in the harbour; Jack Christey recognises the work of a killer who is still in jail; did Christey convict the wrong man?
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Anthony Martin, Kyle Wright, Patrick Toomey, Paula Forrest, Paul Moore
Episode 19
A spate of armed hold-ups have Goldie and Jack chasing a robber dressed like a cowboy from the wild west.
Directed by Karl SteinbergWritten by Peter GawlerGuest stars Rebekah Elmaloglou, Allison Cratchley, Leo Taylor, Silvio Ofria, Richard Sydenham, Adrian Bernotti, Troy Planet, Laurie Butler
Episode 20
Our two Aussie heroes, Rachel Goldstein and Jack Christey, investigate the theft of valuable art work from a harbourside property owned by a once famous madam, Sadie the Scissors.
Directed by Karl SteinbergWritten by Peter GawlerGuest stars Rebekah Elmaloglou, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Gigi Edgley, Anthony Martin, Silvio Ofria, Richard Sydenham, Adrian Bernotti, Troy Planet
Episode 21
While investigating the murder of a thief an his missing haul of black opals, Goldie and Christey stumble upon an unexpected love triangle.
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Alexa WyattGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Linden Wilkinson, Imelda Corcoran, Beata Alfoldi, Blaise Cooper
Episode 22
When a young boy's dead body is found, Goldie and Jack have to prove who is responsible before an enraged local community exacts their own just on the main suspect.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Margaret MorganGuest stars Myles Pollard, Allison Cratchley, Anthony Martin, Angus King, Victoria Longley, Danielle Long, Taras Hrubyj-Piper, Alex Hughes
Episode 23
Goldie and Jack are kidnapped and hunted like animals by a murderer who sees his victims as prey.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Denise MorganGuest stars Kimberley Joseph, Ivar Kants, Allison Cratchley, Anthony Martin, Peter Carmody, Damien Foley, Emma Brown, Dan Forrester
Episode 24
Investigating the murder of a wealthy businessman and the apparent kidnap of his second wife, Jeff Hawker is reacquainted with a woman he once loved but lost to another man.
Directed by Raymond QuintWritten by Andrew KellyGuest stars Anne Tenney, Allison Cratchley, Joel Edgerton, Gennie Nevinson, Leanna Brockenshire, Julie Herbert, Bill Bentley, Ben Steel
Episode 25
When a man is taken by a shark in the harbour, the water police uncover a complex web of embezzlement, a faked death, underworld connections and a bizarre betrayal.
Directed by Peter AndrikidisWritten by Michael MillerGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Anthony Martin, Amanda Douge, Marton Csokas, Richard Carter, Luke Carroll, Lois Ramsey
Episode 26
What starts as another ordinary day at the office ends in the death of a Goldie a much loved rat.
Directed by Peter AndrikidisWritten by John BanasGuest stars Salvatore Coco, Treffyn Koreshoff, Allison Cratchley, Roxane Wilson, Mark Bower, Michelle Fornasier, Brian Meegan, Angie Hammond
Episode 27
The surviving Rats swear revenge for their fallen comrade!
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by John BanasGuest stars Ron Haddrick, Marshall Napier, Treffyn Koreshoff, Allison Cratchley, Roxane Wilson, Mark Bower, Brian Meegan, Driver Caine
Episode 28
Jack believes he has discovered the identity of Goldie's killer, but his only clue may just slip through his fingers.
Directed by Mark PiperWritten by Tim PyeGuest stars Salvatore Coco, Marshall Napier, Allison Cratchley, Roxane Wilson, Brian Meegan, Angie Hammond, Cantor Michael Deutsch, Linda Cropper
Episode 29
Jack hands in his badge and turns vigilante in order to find Goldie's killer.
Directed by Russell BurtonWritten by Tim PyeGuest stars Ron Haddrick, Marshall Napier, Allison Cratchley, Brian Meegan, Linda Cropper, Brett Nicholls, Anthony Russell, Greg Bull
Episode 30
Friendships are tested when Mick Reilly's best mate becomes embroiled in a murder investigation.
Directed by Russell BurtonWritten by Elizabeth PackettGuest stars Allison Cratchley, Simon Bossell, Craig Ball, Mandy McElhinney, Justin Gaffney, Trent Yee, Annie Lucas, Christopher Snow
Episode 31
Jack is forced into a deal with undercover cops when Detective Alex St Clare joins the rats and there is a conflict of interest in a murder investigation.
Directed by Peter AndrikidisWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Dee Smart, Allison Cratchley, Aaron Blabey, John Howard, Steve Harrison, Leslie Dayman, Janine Penfold, Rod Zuanic
Episode 32
Jack fights to save the life of an undercover cop, Alex St Clare whom he suspects is emotionally involved with her target.
Directed by Peter AndrikidisWritten by Tony MorphettGuest stars Dee Smart, Allison Cratchley, Aaron Blabey, John Howard, Steve Harrison, John Tutt, Lisa Adam, Joseph Williams
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
