The sixth season of the Australian police-drama Blue Heelers premiered on the Seven Network on 10 February 1999 and aired on Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM. The 42-episode season concluded 24 November 1999. The main cast was mostly the same as the previous season with the departure of William McInnes as Nick Schultz and Damian Walshe-Howling as Adam Cooper, and the introductions of Rupert Reid as Jack Lawson and Jane Allsop as Jo Parrish, the latter having previously guest starred in season 4 episode "Fool for Love". As with previous seasons, the sixth season was released on DVD as both a two part and complete set, both on 10 August 2006.
A masked serial rapist is on the loose in Mount Thomas and the Heelers have their work cut out trying to find out the offender's identity and Constable Jack Lawson makes his entrance into the station.
First appearance of Constable Jack Lawson
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"Dancing with the Devil (2)"
Kevin Carlin
Harry Jordan
17 February 1999 (1999-02-17)
Maggie is attacked by the masked rapist and a mother tries to take the law into her own hands
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"Winning at all Costs"
Esben Storm
Beverley Evans
24 February 1999 (1999-02-24)
Dash's brother returns to Mount Thomas with a few skeletons in his closet He is accused of having sex with a student and his car and he are attacked. Dash believes he is innocent.
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"Love is a Drug"
Steve Mann
Dave Worthington
3 March 1999 (1999-03-03)
Maggie and P.J. stifle evidence when a videotape of a lovers tiff captures them canoodling at Govet's Leap.
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"An Eye for an Eye"
Steve Mann
Tony Morphett
10 March 1999 (1999-03-10)
Jack and Dash witness a double fatality involving two popular young locals. Chris faces voter backlash, and Jack involves Maggie in a hunch without telling her. In the end someone ends up dead when the truth comes out.
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"Wishful Thinking"
Richard Jasek
Jenny Lewis
17 March 1999 (1999-03-17)
Ben's kids try to "hook up" Maggie and Ben.
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"Pillow Talk"
Karl Steinberg
Mary Graham
24 March 1999 (1999-03-24)
Tom, and Sally clash after a vicious attack on an elderly woman and the offender brings P.J. to boiling point after threatening Maggie.
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"The Good Weed"
Fiona Banks
Cassandra Carter
31 March 1999 (1999-03-31)
Tom is caught between a rock and a hard place and Chris ends up violently sick in hospital.
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"By the Book"
Kevin Carlin
David Allen
7 April 1999 (1999-04-07)
Jack finds himself in hot water when an ex criminal accuses him of attempted murder. To make things worse, Falcon-Price comes in to investigate.
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"Dirty Money"
Richard Jasek
Dave Marsh
14 April 1999 (1999-04-14)
Maggie does everything in her power to bring down the drug ring that killed her brother and her life is turned upside down when her family becomes embroiled in the drug ring.
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"Married to the Job"
Faith Martin
Beverley Evans and Kelly Levefer
21 April 1999 (1999-04-21)
Ben gives Maggie information, which puts her in danger and risks losing his children when well-meaning decisions turn to disaster.
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"Web of Lies"
Raymond Quint
Roger Dunn and Dave Worthington
28 April 1999 (1999-04-28)
P.J confronts his worst fears when the Heelers discover Maggie's missing car in flames and a charred body inside. Maggie's heartbreaking decision pushes P.J to the edge.
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"End of the Road"
Pino Amenta
Brian Bell and John Banas
5 May 1999 (1999-05-05)
Jack jumps the divide between duty and friendship when two mates become murder suspects.
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"Lies and Whispers"
Chris Langman
Cassandra Carter
12 May 1999 (1999-05-12)
Dash's promotion to trainee detective turns sour when she learns that her mentor, Inspector Monica Draper could have amorous intentions only to find out her mistake and learns not to make assumptions.
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"Jack of Hearts"
Fiona Banks
Bob Cameron
19 May 1999 (1999-05-19)
Jack becomes the reluctant rescuer in a lovelorn schoolgirl's dangerous game to win his affection.
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"The Grace of God"
Grant Brown
Jenny Lewis
26 May 1999 (1999-05-26)
One Heeler dead, the killer is loose, he's desperate and Tom is on his doorstep.
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"The Stag"
Declan Eames
Bill Garner
2 June 1999 (1999-06-02)
Jack is in the line of fire when he seems to have resolved the problems of the heart through the barrel of a gun.
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"The Good Life"
Chris Langman
Harry Jordan
9 June 1999 (1999-06-09)
Ben's investigation of a livestock plague unravels Robyn's new life in Mount Thomas.
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"Perfect Match"
Fiona Banks
Deborah Parsons
16 June 1999 (1999-06-16)
P.J. feels rejected when Ben and Maggie help a dying child whose parents are in trouble.
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"Oil and Water"
Grant Brown
Lyn Ogilvy
23 June 1999 (1999-06-23)
Tom and Sally's relationship goes on trial when Sally defends a drink driver responsible for the death of Tom's friend.
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"Smoke gets in your Eyes"
Declan Eames
David Allen
30 June 1999 (1999-06-30)
Maggie appeals for her life when a martyr to a cause threatens to kill them both in a publicity stunt.
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"King of the Kids"
Chris Langman
Jenny Lewis
7 July 1999 (1999-07-07)
Dash places an abused boy's life in danger when she tries to help the maverick social worker who is protecting him.
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"Full Circle"
Kevin Carlin
Dave Worthington
14 July 1999 (1999-07-14)
Dash's excitement at becoming a detective ends in despair and a life changing decision, after her mother is killed in a car accident. She leaves after that.
Final appearance of Constable Deirdre McKinley
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"Behind the Badge"
Fiona Banks
Piers Hobson
21 July 1999 (1999-07-21)
Maggie and Chris confront death and despair when they fall victim to an armed bandit.
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"The Angel Cruise"
Richard Jasek
Peter Dick
28 July 1999 (1999-07-28)
A cash strapped Ben is seduced into a dodgy pyramid scheme that divides the Heelers and the town in a contest of winners and losers.
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"Downsizing"
Richard Sarell
Dave Marsh
4 August 1999 (1999-08-04)
Tom battles town panic because not only does the station appear under threat but with the bank closing, Mount Thomas seems set for financial ruin.
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"The Deepest Cut"
Kevin Carlin
Emma Honey and Peter Dick
11 August 1999 (1999-08-11)
Ben finds himself in the midst of gay slurs and murder accusations when his hairdresser friend is found dead.
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"Hello-Goodbye"
Karl Steinberg
Ysabelle Dean
18 August 1999 (1999-08-18)
Trouble magnet, Constable Jo Parrish arrives at Mount Thomas police station provoking both a civil suit and a stalker.
First appearance of Constable Jo Parrish
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"Whip Crack-Away"
Richard jasek
Tony Morphett
25 August 1999 (1999-08-25)
Jo oversteps the line when she protects a charming gypsy who operates on the wrong side of the law.
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"Price of Silence"
Richard Sarell
Cassandra Carter
1 September 1999 (1999-09-01)
Maggie threatens her career when she is groped by a pro police politician on campaign and charges him with indecent assault.
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"Without Judgment"
Roger Hodgman
Geraldine Pilkington
8 September 1999 (1999-09-08)
A missing man, a passionate kiss, and a family secret exposed force Maggie to a decision about her confused love life.
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"Smoke Without Fire"
Kevin Carlin
David Allen
15 September 1999 (1999-09-15)
The town pushes for Tom's resignation when a corrupt colleague with a personal grudge tries to bring him down.
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"Starry Starry Night"
Declan Eames
John Banas
22 September 1999 (1999-09-22)
A mystery unfolds on night patrol when Jack and Jo stumble across a troubled stranger who carries a message for the Heelers that they won't forget.
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"Paradise Lost"
Richard Sarell
Bill Garner
29 September 1999 (1999-09-29)
P.J. fears he is losing ground when Ben and Maggie are drawn into an alternative community called Paradise.
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"The Game"
Julian McSwiney
Dave March
6 October 1999 (1999-10-06)
It's Grand Final week and the pressure is on Jack and finds it hard to focus on work with footy fever upon him. At the same time he has to deal with Marnie Sommer's constant petty crimes. And coach of the Mudlarks Ian Waldron is kidnapped by the St Davids team. On top of all this, Marnie's husband returns to Mount Thomas fresh out of prison and holds up Marnie at gunpoint, demanding the loot from the armed robbery.
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"Miracle at Rabbit Creek"
Kevin Carlin
Tony Morphett
13 October 1999 (1999-10-13)
Tom pursues a local trouble maker who veers off the road into a tree at high speed. Devastated, he prays to God to absolve Tim Sullivan of his sins. Ten minutes later, after the ambulance arrives he sits upright! After jokes at Tom's expense, Inspector Falcon Price wants to know if Tom is blessed and Tom and Maggie question their faith. P.J remains the station cynic until his mother who is terminally ill, arrives. Tim, feeling his life is a freak show after being ridiculed mercilessly and pressed by his mother to reform, runs away and Tom goes to search for him. someone has planted a bomb in Rabbit Creek and visitors to the Creek will be killed in 5 minutes, Tim is the hero by tossing it into the creek where it explodes harmlessly.
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"Second Chance"
Steve Mann
David Boutland
20 October 1999 (1999-10-20)
P.J. kills Jo's new romance when he reveals her boyfriend is a murderer with vengeance on his mind.
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"The Price of Friendship"
Richard Sarell
Karin Altmann
27 October 1999 (1999-10-27)
Jack is in strife when he places a wayward friendship before duty and endangers three lives.
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"Under Fire"
Raymond Quint
Peter Dick
3 November 1999 (1999-11-03)
Ben and Maggie crash chasing a suspect which leads to a bus crashing. Jack's ex-girlfriend is trapped in the bus, along with a consignment of volatile chemicals.
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"Fifty-Fifty"
Peter Sharp
Lyn Ogilvy
10 November 1999 (1999-11-10)
Ben is compromised by a despairing teenager who pleas for shelter from her feuding parents.
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"Kids"
Steve Mann
Deborah Parsons
17 November 1999 (1999-11-17)
Ben won't believe that his daughter Emma has burgled an old lady.
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"Be Prepared"
Steve Mann
Bill Garner
24 November 1999 (1999-11-24)
Jack saves a local from a mantrap and meets a family of Y2K survivalists.
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