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1.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
The Finale
(1986)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Rita carries out the robbery but is recaptured and brought back to Wentworth in a bad way. Joan goes to pick up the cash but chickens out. Alice gets Tom to bring in his motorbike for Rita ... See full summary »
Director: Sean Nash | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Gerda Nicolson, Joy Westmore
Votes: 57
2.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #8.103
(1986)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Rita escapes from Wentworth to carry out her robbery. Kath and Merle are reunited and the women learn of Rita's condition. The department assess Ann's reform proposals.
Director: Sean Nash | Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Mike Bishop, Ernie Bourne, Paddy Burnet
Votes: 42
3.
Mother and Son (1984–1994)
Episode:
The Lamingtons
(1994)
27 min | Comedy
Maggie is determined to do her civic duty and report for jury service on the same day that she's promised to make 18 dozen lamingtons for charity. The court is disrupted and it isn't Maggie who stays up all night to do the baking either.
Director: Geoff Portmann | Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, Judy Morris
Votes: 15
4.
Changi (2001)
Episode:
Pacifying the Angels
(2001)
59 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Episode Six: "Pacifying the Angels," is divided into six chapters: 1. "Remembering The Songs," 2. "Catching A Thief," 3. "The Last Day," 4. "Seeing An Angel," 5."The Camp Is Dead"," and 6."The Freedom Drink."
Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Matthew Whittet, Matthew Newton, Anthony Hayes, Leon Ford
Votes: 11
5. The Late Show (1992–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Late show, which only ran for two years was one of the most successful and funny comedy shows ever produced and shown in Australia. It marked the re-grouping of the D-Generation, a ... See full summary »
Stars: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Tony Martin
Votes: 554
6.
A Current Affair (1971– )
Episode:
Heath Ledger Special
(2008)
News
Investigates the tragic death and extraordinary life of Australian-born actor Heath Ledger.
Stars: Leila McKinnon, Sally Bell, Peter Ford, Ben Fordham
Votes: 20
7. The Revenue Men (1967–1968)
50 min | Drama
The Investigation Branch of Customs and Excise headed by Caesar Smith (Ewen Solon) deal with smugglers of arms, drugs and people.
Stars: Ewen Solon, Calum Mill, James Grant, Claire Nielson
Votes: 12
8. Certain Women (1973–1977)
50 min | Drama
Stars: Matthew Crosby, Joan Bruce, June Salter, Queenie Ashton
Votes: 15
9. 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: 1,345
10. Power Without Glory (1976)
50 min | Drama
Award-winning historical drama series which traces the life of John West from his impoverished youth in the depression of the 1890s, to his death as a multi-millionaire some sixty years later.
Stars: Martin Vaughan, Rosalind Speirs, John Wood, Heather Canning
Votes: 95
11. Knock on Any Door (1965–1966)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series with the premise that there is a story behind every door.
Stars: Ted Willis, Brenda Bruce, Helen Fraser, Peter Copley
Votes: 13
12.
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
13.
Bed of Roses (2008–2011)
Episode:
Raucous Angel
(2010)
54 min | Drama
With her career and personal life at a crossroads, Louisa has to make a very important decision.
Director: Ted Emery | Stars: Kerry Armstrong, Julia Blake, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Caroline Gillmer
Votes: 9
14. Zero One (1962–1965)
30 min | Drama
Television series about International Air Security, whose call sign is "Zero One".
Stars: Nigel Patrick, William Smith, Katya Douglas, Hugh McDermott
Votes: 61
15. Zoo Family (1985)
25 min | Drama
Follows a family who live at Melbourne Zoo in Victoria, Australia. Doctor David Mitchell is the zoo's veterinarian. His children Nick and Susie love being with all the animals.
Stars: Peter Curtin, Rebecca Gibney, Kate Gorman, Steven Jacobson
Votes: 21
16.
The Flying Doctors (1985)
Episode:
Part 3
(1985)
Drama, Romance
Dr Harry holds a town meeting to convince the locals of Dr Tom's worthiness, but Tom thinks Harry has turned against him and resigns. Tom leaves for Sydney and Harry gives chase to persuade him to return.
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Lorna Patterson, Keith Eden, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 7
17.
The Flying Doctors (1985)
Episode:
Part 2
(1985)
Drama, Romance
Dr Tom continues to be frustrated about having to continue to prove himself to the locals. Baxter campaigns to get to fired after he is embarrassed by him in front of his employees. Dr Harry hides his deteriorating health.
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Lorna Patterson, Keith Eden, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 6
18.
All Saints (1998–2009)
Episode:
Moment of Truth
(1998)
TV-MA | 44 min | Drama
Stephanie's life is on the line when she and two patients contract a rare disease. Luke is forced to question his abilities as a doctor when faced with an ungrateful patient.
Director: Peter Fisk | Stars: Georgie Parker, Jeremy Cumpston, Samantha Healy, Martin Lynes
Votes: 15
19.
The Flying Doctors (1986–1992)
Episode:
The Hero
(1990)
Drama
A new RDS pilot lands himself in trouble when he gives a lift to an old rascal called Felix.
Director: Catherine Millar | Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Liz Burch, Brett Climo, Robert Grubb
Votes: 9
20. Division 4 (1969–1975)
50 min | Crime, Drama
This series was about the wide variety of cases dealt with by the Criminal Investigation and Uniform branches at Melbourne's fictional Yarra Central police station.
Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Terence Donovan
Votes: 110
21. Boney (1972–1973)
60 min | Crime
Drama series set in outback Australia about aboriginal policeman Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte. Based on the books by Arthur Upfield.
Stars: James Laurenson, Kate Fitzpatrick, David Gulpilil, Ken Goodlet
Votes: 192
22. Carson's Law (1983–1984)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1920s. A female lawyer faces prejudice when she marries into a influentual family law firm. On top of this she has to bring up three children when her husband is killed in a plane crash.
Stars: Lorraine Bayly, Kevin Miles, Christine Amor, Irene Inescort
Votes: 86
23. The Harp in the South (1987)
281 min | Drama
A tale that centres on the bittersweet first and last loves of Roie, who becomes a woman too quickly living among the tenement houses, razor gangs, brothels and sly-grog shops of inner Surry Hills.
Stars: Anne Phelan, Martyn Sanderson, Anna Hruby, Kaarin Fairfax
Votes: 88
24. The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular (2003 TV Movie)
101 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Jim Ryan and Kate Conroy love each other, but John Conroy stands in the way of their happiness until Jim Ryan recaptures a prized colt.
Directors: David Atkins, Ignatius Jones | Stars: Georgie Parker, Steve Bisley, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Lee Kernaghan
Votes: 72
25. Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis (2003 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Family
Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis is a construction and management simulation video game based on the Jurassic Park series. Your primary goal is to construct a five-star rated dinosaur theme park.
Stars: Christopher Kirby, Marcella Russo, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Votes: 416
26. Homicide... 30 Years On (1994 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: David Lee | Stars: John Wood, Lisa McCune, Ian Turpie, Sigrid Thornton
Votes: 12
27. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,902
28. Bellbird (1967–1977)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Carmel Millhouse, Carl Bleazby, Peter Aanensen, Maurie Fields
Votes: 39
30. The Gamblers (1967–1968)
60 min | Drama
Anthology drama series of people who take a gamble (sometimes with their lives) in order to prove a point or better their position.
Stars: Richard Shaw, Leslie Anderson, Ronald Lacey, John Slavid
Votes: 10
31. Tulip (1998)
15 min | Short, Drama
Will, a widower struggling to cope with his wife Ruth's death, is confronted by the harsh reality of trying to cope with grief, loneliness, helplessness and the responsibility of taking care of Ruth's pet cow, Tulip.
Director: Rachel Griffiths | Stars: Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Jean Bain, Lois Ramsey, Kati Edwards
Votes: 114
32.
Catweazle (1970–1971)
Episode:
The Telling Bone
(1970)
24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
In an attempt to return to his own time, Catweazle's dubious powers land him on top of the church spire. After being rescued by the vicar, Catweazle has an encounter with the vicarage telephone.
Director: Quentin Lawrence | Stars: Geoffrey Bayldon, Robin Davies, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Neil McCarthy
Votes: 47
33.
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
34.
Prisoner (1979–1986)
Episode:
Episode #1.22
(1979)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Barbara's hearing manages to cast doubt on her aunt's impartiality, thanks to Vera's innuendos. A departmental investigation is planned. Lizzie's brother dies after a bitter row with her. ... See full summary »
Directors: Marcus Cole, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell | Stars: Christine Amor, Kerry Armstrong, Elspeth Ballantyne, Sheila Florance
Votes: 31
35.
Bed of Roses (2008–2011)
Episode:
Two Bulls in the Paddock
(2010)
50 min | Drama
Nick and Tim continue to fight for Louisa's affections like two bulls in a paddock.
Director: Ted Emery | Stars: Kerry Armstrong, Julia Blake, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Caroline Gillmer
Votes: 8
36. Prisoner (1979–1986)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Elspeth Ballantyne, Barbara Jungwirth, Betty Bobbitt, Sheila Florance
Votes: 2,245
37. Secret Agent (1964–1967)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
John Drake is a special operative for M9, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element that threatens world peace.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Frank Maher, Peter Brayham
Votes: 1,542
38. Mother and Son (1984–1994)
30 min | Comedy
The story of Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from dementia (or so she says), and her faithful, yet long suffering son, Arthur. Despite all of Maggies manipulative ways, he is her carer, even if they don't always get along.
Stars: Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, Judy Morris
Votes: 804
39. Boys from the Bush (1991–1992)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Adventures of a British detective, Reg Toomer and his Australian partner Dennis Tontine
Stars: Tim Healy, Chris Haywood, Mark Haddigan, Nadine Garner
Votes: 49
40.
The Secret Life of Us (2001–2006)
Episode:
Better the Devil You Know
(2001)
46 min | Drama
Will and Sam's relationship is strained when Leah keeps calling on Will to help her through personal crises. But in a vulnerable moment she apologises for treating him so badly. It's all Will needed to hear, and he can finally let her go.
Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Deborah Mailman, Samuel Johnson, Abi Tucker
Votes: 13
41.
Bed of Roses (2008–2011)
Episode:
Goddess of the Rainbow
(2010)
51 min | Drama
Nick's disappointment begins to show as Louisa and Tim's relationship continues to grow. Meanwhile, Pat and Gemma's relationship is under threat because of Pat's intimacy issues and it seems everyone in Rainbows End is aware of it.
Director: Darren Ashton | Stars: Kerry Armstrong, Julia Blake, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Caroline Gillmer
Votes: 8
42. Crane (1963–1965)
60 min | Adventure
The adventures of Richard Crane, cafe owner & part-time smuggler, around the coast of Morocco, aided (and sometimes abetted) by his ex-Foreign Legion sidekick Orlando, waitress Halina, and local cop Colonel Mahmoud.
Stars: Patrick Allen, Sam Kydd, Gerald Flood, Laya Raki
Votes: 50
43.
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967–1968)
Episode:
The Mysterons
(1967)
TV-PG | 27 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After a misunderstanding on the planet Mars, a war is started between humans and an alien race called The Mysterons. Thier first act of revenge is to try and assassinate The World President.
Director: Desmond Saunders | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ed Bishop, Cy Grant, Donald Gray
Votes: 127
44.
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967–1968)
Episode:
Lunarville 7
(1967)
TV-PG | 25 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When the Lunar Controller announces the Moon's independence from Earth in the war of nerves with the Mysterons, Scarlet, Blue and Green journey to Lunarville 7 to investigate reports of an ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Lynn | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ed Bishop, Gary Files, Cy Grant
Votes: 67
45.
The Flying Doctors (1985)
Episode:
Part 1
(1985)
Drama, Romance
New Sydney doctor arrives in Coopers Crossing and falls afoul of the locals by losing his first patient a boy who suffered a fall. He struggles to be accepted in the community and failing ... See full summary »
Director: Pino Amenta | Stars: Andrew McFarlane, Lorna Patterson, Keith Eden, Vikki Hammond
Votes: 9
46. Round the Twist (1989–2001)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Tony Twist and his three children--14-year-old twins Pete and Linda and 7-year-old Bronson--move to an old lighthouse on the rugged Australian coast.
Stars: Mark Mitchell, Esben Storm, Rian McLean, Mathew Waters
Votes: 2,873
47. Anzacs (1985)
165 min | Drama, History, War
The lives of a dozen Australian soldiers who served in the ANZACs. Fighting first at Gallipoli in 1915, then on the Western Front for the remainder of WWI, it's the story of the hardships, camaraderie and casualties of war.
Stars: Andrew Clarke, Paul Hogan, Jon Blake, Megan Williams
Votes: 849
48. Changi (2001)
345 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Six young men experience pain and horror during their stay in the Japanese Prison Camp during World War II.
Stars: Stephen Curry, Anthony Hayes, Leon Ford, Matthew Newton
Votes: 422
49. Pugwall (1989–1991)
25 min | Family, Music
A group of young teenagers form a rock band.
Stars: Jason Torrens, Jay McCormack, Ricky Fleming, Troy Beckwith
Votes: 239
50. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27