Ep 4. Wives

In Blue Heelers season 1, episode 4 titled "Wives," the small Australian town of Mt. Thomas is rocked by a series of events involving the wives of some of its prominent citizens.

The episode opens with two young boys fishing when they discover a woman's body washed up on the riverbank. Senior Constable Maggie Doyle (Lisa McCune) is called to the scene and quickly identifies the woman as the wife of a local businessman. Maggie and her fellow officers soon discover that the victim was involved in an extramarital affair with a man who has a reputation for seducing married women.

As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the victim's husband, the other man, and several other prominent citizens have also been involved in extramarital affairs. The officers race to uncover the truth behind the web of lies and deception before another woman becomes a victim.

Meanwhile, Constable Wayne Patterson (Grant Bowler) is struggling to balance his personal and professional lives. His wife is pressuring him to start a family, but Wayne's commitment to his job is causing friction in their relationship. When Wayne's wife becomes unexpectedly pregnant, he must face the reality that his desire for a successful career may come at a cost to his family.

As the officers delve deeper into the case, they uncover a variety of motives for the affairs and the murder. Some characters are driven by love, while others are motivated by greed or revenge. Throughout the episode, the officers must navigate the complicated relationships and personal struggles of those involved in order to solve the crime.

"Wives" is a tense and dramatic episode that explores the dark side of human nature and the consequences of infidelity. The Blue Heelers team must use all their skills and expertise to unravel the complex web of lies and uncover the truth behind the murder. Ultimately, this episode shows that even in the seemingly quiet and peaceful town of Mt. Thomas, there is much more going on beneath the surface.