Ep 22. Something For Nothing

In this episode of Blue Heelers, entitled "Something For Nothing," the rural Australian town of Mount Thomas is rocked by a series of escalating thefts. When a local store owner reports a break-in, Senior Constable Nick Schultz and Constable Wayne Patterson are dispatched to investigate. Initially thinking it may be the work of amateur thieves, they discover that the crimes are becoming increasingly aggressive, with items like cars and heavy machinery being stolen.

As the investigation heats up, the tension between Schultz and Patterson begins to mount. Schultz is frustrated by Patterson's lack of experience, and his attempts to impress his more senior colleague often lead to mistakes. Meanwhile, Patterson is eager to prove himself and feels that Schultz is overly aggressive and doesn't give him enough credit.

The detectives quickly identify a group of young men as suspects, but they deny any involvement in the thefts. As the detectives press them for more information, they realize that the young men are involved in a larger criminal enterprise. Their investigation leads them to uncover a complicated web of organized crime that reaches into the highest levels of the community.

As the detectives dig deeper, they begin to fear for their own safety. They receive threatening phone calls and are followed by suspicious vehicles, leading them to believe that the criminals they are pursuing are becoming increasingly desperate. Meanwhile, tension between Schultz and Patterson reaches a boiling point, and they are forced to confront their issues before they can continue the investigation.

Ultimately, the detectives are able to bring the criminals to justice, but not before they face danger and a few unexpected twists and turns. In the end, they succeed in bringing peace back to Mount Thomas, but their partnership will never be the same.