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51. The Micallef Program (1998–2001)

30 min | Comedy

A skit-based comedy program, fronted by Australian comedian Shaun Micallef.

Stars: Shaun Micallef, Wayne Hope, Roz Hammond, Francis Greenslade

Votes: 349

52. Stingers (1998–2004)
Episode: Jelly Babies (1998)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Working undercover, Church inadvertently becomes involved in a volatile siege situation instigated by three young delinquents.

Director: David Cameron | Stars: Peter Phelps, Kate Kendall, Anita Hegh, Ian Stenlake

53. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)

50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

This show turns around Elvis Maginnis, a former policeman from a criminal family, who now runs a dry-cleaning business.

Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Samuel Johnson

Votes: 167

54. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: I Get the Big Names (1997)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike tries to secure an interview with Mel Gibson.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 16

55. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Addicted to Fame (1997)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike makes a decision to abandon publicity. Geoffrey's weather special proves to be a huge success.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

56. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Dick on the Line (1997)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline has another new executive producer. Mike considers going to the ABC.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

57. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: My Generation (1997)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike gets concerned that Frontline is ignoring its younger audience.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

58. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: One Rule for One (1997)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

When Mike receives some death threats, he hires a bodyguard. Martin gets suspended for four months.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 15

59. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Art of the Interview (1997)

21 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Forum's new producer is educated by Graeme in the art of the interview.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

60. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Code (1997)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

When This Is Your Life make Mike their star guest, Martin becomes the episode's researcher. Mike sacks Elliot, the regular Friday night funny-man.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 24

61. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Shadow We Cast (1997)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline try to expose Pauline Hanson as a xenophobe. Geoff attempts to explain a metaphor to Mike.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

62. Good Guys Bad Guys (1997–1998)
Episode: Gone to the Dogs (1997)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

When his great-aunt, Maizie, pays him an unexpected visit, Elvis becomes involved in the sleazy world of race fixing and money laundering.

Director: Steve Jodrell | Stars: Marcus Graham, Alison Whyte, Travis McMahon, Anne Phelan

63. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Epitaph (1997)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike flies to a remote Aboriginal community when he goes on a health crusade.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 19

64. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Simple Life (1997)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline does a profile on the unemployed Baxter family. Mike is revealed as Australia's fourth richest entertainer.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 16

65. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: 'I' Disease (1997)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline gets a new segment producer. Mike writes his life story, and has an accident with a sign language translator.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

66. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: A Hole in the Heart: Part 1 (1997)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline try to save the life of a boy who has a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement to the team.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

67. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: A Hole in the Heart: Part 2 (1997)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

Following her announcement, Brooke has an important decision to make. Mike tries to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Steve Bisley, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

68. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Changing the Face of Current Affairs (1995)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Network management hire an American consultant in order to rejuvenate Frontline's image.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 19

69. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Divide the Community, Multiply the Ratings (1995)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline raise the issue of ethnic tensions within a community.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 15

70. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Give 'em Enough Rope (1995)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

The Frontline team attend the premiere of their network's new soap opera, Rainbow Island. An artist provides Brooke with an interesting self-portrait. Mike interviews the owner of the network.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 23

71. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Heroes and Villains (1995)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

The Frontline team start a debate on racism. Brooke finds it hard to portray a heart surgeon as a hero.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

72. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Keeping Up Appearances (1995)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

A gay magazine has Mike in its cover photo. Brooke interviews an acid attack victim.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 19

73. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Let the Children Play (1995)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike receives a visit from his niece. Frontline "borrow" A Current Affair's idea of a playground construction challenge story.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

74. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Office Mole (1995)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

When Mike becomes bored, he is appointed as an international story coordinator. All of Frontline's stories appear to be being stolen by A Current Affair.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

75. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: One Big Family (1995)

29 min | Comedy, Drama

A new person takes over as executive producer of Frontline. The network plan its promotions.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Tiriel Mora, Alison Whyte

Votes: 17

76. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Great Pretenders (1995)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Frontline appoint a new legal advisor. Martin bails out a Nazi. Mike plays for an unusual home viewer on Jackpot.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

77. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Workin' Class Man (1995)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Martin is given a hard story about an ostrich farm. The team try to make the show more appealing to a working-class audience.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Tiriel Mora, Alison Whyte

Votes: 18

78. Janus (1994–1995)
Episode: Breach of Bond (1995)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Shane, the youngest of the Hennessey brothers, ends up before magistrate Glenda de Bono for a second time when he is arrested and charged over a burglary and a vicious assault. I

Director: Robert Klenner | Stars: Chris Haywood, Simon Westaway, Jeremy Kewley, Tracy Mann

79. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Basic Instincts (1995)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

A brutal bashing is recorded by a Frontline camera operator. Emma has a new boyfriend. Mike sets up a debate on euthanasia that turns out to be less than successful.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

80. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: A Man of His Convictions (1995)

24 min | Comedy, Drama

When Mike again gets concerned about appearing light-weight, he joins a protest by The Wilderness Society, and gets himself arrested.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 16

81. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: All Work and No Fame (1995)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

When Mike becomes bored again, he itches to get his hands dirty on a story.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Kevin J. Wilson, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

82. Blue Heelers (1994–2006)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The series primarily focuses on the daily lives of Victorian police officers working at a police station in the fictional small town of Mount Thomas.

Stars: Julie Nihill, John Wood, Martin Sacks, Paul Bishop

Votes: 1,690

83. Metal Skin (1994)

TV-MA | 115 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Psycho Joe, a petrol-head from Altona, Melbourne, secures employment at a local Supermarket. Here, he meets the over-sexed Dazey. Joe and Dazey form a friendship based on a mutual interest ... See full summary »

Director: Geoffrey Wright | Stars: Aden Young, Tara Morice, Nadine Garner, Ben Mendelsohn

Votes: 549

84. Breaking News (1994–1997)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Based on the making of a fictitious Australian CURRENT AFFAIRS show, Frontline blends invented events with REAL LIFE events. A true reflection of THE TIMES we live in.

Stars: Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora, Alison Whyte

Votes: 1,343

85. Janus (1994–1995)

50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Four members of the infamous Hennessey clan are acquitted of the shooting of two policemen in a bungled bank heist. Melbourne is shocked as brothers Mal and Steve, along with brother-in-law Darren Mack and friend Ken Hardy, walk free.

Stars: Chris Haywood, Simon Westaway, Jeremy Kewley, Felix Nobis

Votes: 107

86. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Add Sex and Stir (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Martin becomes unhappy when he is forced to take a holiday. Brooke does a story on a female cricketer who has been sacked from the national team because she's not a lesbian.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

87. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: City of Fear (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

The team do a story on a local serial killer. Mike has problems with his fan mail.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 20

88. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Playing the Ego Card (1994)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike travels to Bougainville to make an in-depth report about their civil war, leaving Brooke to fill in as host for the week.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 16

89. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: She's Got the Look (1994)

28 min | Comedy, Drama

When Brian hires an attractive female sports star as a Frontline presenter, several members of the team are put out.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

90. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Smaller Fish to Fry (1994)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

As they prepare to re-negotiate their contracts for another year, the Frontline team do a series of stories on shonky repairmen, which encourages Mike to try going after one of the "big fish" of the industry.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 18

91. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Desert Angel (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

Problems emerge when Frontline show a moving memorial to a missing aid worker, and later find out that she has turned up alive. Brooke interviews a "close friend", tennis player Pat Cash.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 25

92. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Invisible Man (1994)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Brooke uses hidden cameras to do a series of stories. When Mike gets concerned about his low profile, he appears on a telethon.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 14

93. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Souffle Rises (1994)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

When Mike gets concerned about appearing light-weight, he makes an ill-advised editorial about Macedonia. Martin interviews a difficult child prodigy, while Brooke interviews Ugly Dave Gray.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 27

94. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: This Night of Nights (1994)

25 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike has trouble finding someone to take with him on a date to the Logie Awards.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 20

95. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: We Ain't Got Dames (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

When the latest ratings show a decline in the number of female viewers, Frontline makes some changes to halt the slump. Mike appears on World Series Debating.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

96. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: Judge and Jury (1994)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

Brooke does a series of stories about a priest who has been accused of rape. Mike takes a stand against the network using Frontline to cross-promote their other shows. Martin makes an entire butterfly species extinct.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 17

97. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Siege (1994)

26 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike does a live interview with a gunman who is holding his children hostage during a siege.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 34

98. Breaking News (1994–1997)
Episode: The Art of Gentle Persuasion (1994)

27 min | Comedy, Drama

When Martin tries to interview the husband of the victim of a crocodile attack, he has to resort to some unusual methods to get it. Mike does an expose on table-top dancing.

Directors: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch | Stars: Rob Sitch, Bruno Lawrence, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

Votes: 19

99. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: Crisis of Confidence (1992)

Drama

The Australian Government is considering selling arms to Ragaan's neighbour Mandakka.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden

100. Embassy (1990–1992)
Episode: Cultural Exchanges (1992)

Drama

Vince Cooper and his family have first hand experience with Ragaan's racial and religious conflicts.

Stars: Catherine Wilkin, Alan Fletcher, Nicki Wendt, Frankie J. Holden