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Stingers

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Stingers brings to light the life and work of an undercover police unit located in Melbourne. This dangerous work requires complete dedication, one slip can cost an operative their life.

DramaAction & AdventureCrimeMystery

3.9 / 5

29th September 1998 - 14th December 2004
Producer
Andrew Walker
Top Cast
Peter PhelpsKate Kendall
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Ratcatcher
29th September 1998

Episode 1

When a Homicide investigation into the disappearance of a teenage babysitter fails to reveal any useful evidence, Church and Angie go undercover to infiltrate a sinister criminal family.

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Hit Me
6th October 1998

Episode 2

Someone is looking to hire a hitman, so Church goes undercover. Surprisingly, his client is a woman who claims that her husband is trying to kill her. She wants him dead before he succeeds.

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The Initiation
13th October 1998

Episode 3

A policeman has been shot. Undercover is called upon to infiltrate a suspected Romanian gang, but they don't deal with outsiders. Rocca must rely on an ex-undercover operative who could potentially jeopardize the job and the unit.

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Show The Dead Mouse (1)
20th October 1998

Episode 4

Undercover is called in to find a serial killer. When Angie's cover is blown, Kaye becomes her replacement. Her first solo job is going well until all contact with her is lost and she vanishes.

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Show The Dead Mouse (2)
27th October 1998

Episode 5

Following Kay's disappearance, the Unit goes into damage control, scrutinizing the surveillance footage and following up on the few leads they have - a process that provides an unexpected suspect.

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Backlash
3rd November 1998

Episode 6

Whilst undercover, Church is employed by a brutal mercenary, Cameron Fraser, to assist in the abduction of a young girl. After a botched attempt, Fraser successfully tails Church, putting the security of the unit at risk.

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Innocents Abroad
10th November 1998

Episode 7

Following the drug-related death of a young clubber, the unit attempts to crack a large scale Ecstasy racket.

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Blind Love
17th November 1998

Episode 8

MacKenzie is put undercover on the witness protection scheme to befriend a victim of attempted murder because of her connections with a leading politician who is suspected of corruption.

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Jelly Babies
24th November 1998

Episode 9

While taking part in a buy/bust, Church and his dealer inadvertently get caught up in a siege instigated by three teenage criminals.

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Nothing Personal
22nd February 1999

Episode 10

The Professional Integrity Unit investigates undercover over claims of corrupt handling. After evidence leads to Rocca's suspension, the unit wants to know what's going on.

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Ten Feet Tall And Bullet proof
1st March 1999

Episode 11

Church is forced to drop his longtime informant, Benny. Benny is outraged, but as a last hurrah, he gives Church information about a planned armoured van robbery.

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Faking It
8th March 1999

Episode 12

Working undercover with bikies, Church sets up a buy/bust which turns sour after Stone is bashed and falls into a coma. Emotions run high as Church is forced to remain undercover.

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Right On Target
15th March 1999

Episode 13

After Stone is nearly shot during a meeting with a dealer, Mac is worried about Stone's well-being when an informant helps Stone penetrate a gun dealing ring.

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Without Fear Or Favour
6th April 1999

Episode 14

The Unit goes undercover to locate a charismatic prison escapee, Kane, who accuses the police of wanting him dead rather than recaptured.

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Lunatic Fringe (1)
13th April 1999

Episode 15

Stone and Angie go undercover to infiltrate "Mother Earth," a radical environmental group suspected of stealing explosives. Church is put in prison to befriend Aaron Feilder, the psychopathic leader of the group.

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Lunatic Fringe (2)
20th April 1999

Episode 16

Church encounters Stone as part of the environmental extremist group. Stone wants to report to the unit but Church, driven by his own agenda, insists that any contact would jeopardise the sting.

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Talker
27th April 1999

Episode 17

Someone is killing prostitutes and when a second woman is found murdered, MacKenzie and Angie go undercover at a brothel.

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Into The Cold
4th May 1999

Episode 18

When Church goes undercover to investigate a murder, he inadvertently ingratiates himself with the Rossis, a criminal family currently the target of an independent inquiry. Church is ordered to remain undercover.

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Lone Hand
11th May 1999

Episode 19

With the help of the unit, Church manages to impress Dino Rossi and weaken the position of his right-hand man, who is resentful of Church being accepted into the ranks.

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Proving Ground
18th May 1999

Episode 20

With Church recruited by the Rossis, Angie goes undercover to investigate one of Dino's contacts. Church is falling in love with Dino's sister, Christina, and may ultimately have to choose between her and the Unit.

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Cast Off
25th May 1999

Episode 21

While the Unit learns of Church's relationship with Christina, Church is forced to come to terms with Christina's involvement with the family business and refuses to testify against Dino.

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Dead Man’s Throw
1st June 1999

Episode 22

Information comes to light that someone is trying to sell Dino details about Church. With his identity revealed, it is a deadly race against time for Church to save his relationship and his life.