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TV-14
2009
3 Seasons
7.4 (1,245)

Rescue Special Ops is a thrilling Australian drama series produced by Southern Star Entertainment that aired from 2009 to 2011. The show revolves around a team of highly skilled and dedicated rescue operators who put their own lives on the line to save others in the most dangerous situations.

At the center of the show are the brothers Dean and Chase Gallagher, who run the rescue service along with their team of experts. They are a close-knit unit who work together seamlessly, relying on their individual strengths and expertise to tackle the toughest rescue missions.

Throughout the series, the team faces a range of high-stakes challenges, from underground cave collapses to raging wildfires and intense hostage crises. They must use their skill, bravery, and quick thinking to find solutions in the most perilous of situations.

Daniel Amalm plays the rugged and fearless Dean Gallagher, who is known for his calm demeanor and quick reflexes under pressure. Gigi Edgley plays his sister-in-law, Lara Knight, a former army medic who brings her own unique skills to the rescue team.

Katherine Hicks plays Michelle LeTourneau, a feisty rescue diver who is a key member of the team. Michelle's courage and tenacity often land her in precarious situations, but she always manages to come out on top.

Other key members of the team include Jordan Zwitkowski as Vince Marchello, a former cop turned rescue operator who brings his street smarts and determination to the job; Libby Tanner as Heidi Wilson, a seasoned rescue operator and mother figure to the rest of the team; and Peter Phelps as Mike "Coop" Cooper, a cheeky and witty veteran who adds a touch of humor to the otherwise tense situations.

One of the standout elements of Rescue Special Ops is the stunning Australian scenery, with many of the rescue missions taking place in remote and beautiful locations. The show also features high-quality production values and intense action sequences, making for a truly immersive viewing experience.

However, the heart of the series lies in the relationships between the characters, which are complex and nuanced. Dean and Chase's brotherly bond is a cornerstone of the show, as is the camaraderie and loyalty between the entire team. Their personal lives are also explored, adding depth and emotional resonance to the action-packed plotlines.

Overall, Rescue Special Ops is a thrilling and engaging drama series that offers a unique look into the world of high-stakes rescue operations. With a talented cast, stunning scenery, and intense action, it is sure to captivate viewers from start to finish.

Rescue Special Ops is a series that ran for 3 seasons (48 episodes) between August 1, 2009 and on Southern Star Entertainment

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Seasons

3 2 1

22. Two Fires

September 4, 2010

When a truck crashes into a service station, everyone is stretched to the limit dealing with multiple traumas.

21. Bad Company

August 28, 2010

The Gallagher brothers' boot-camp session on Freshwater beach is interrupted when a kite-surfer is blown against a beachfront condo.

20. The Intervention

August 28, 2010

Rescue search the bush for a missing prospector, Simon Prestwich, but Lara and Dean are distracted when a car crashes on a fire trail.

19. Class of Their Own

August 21, 2010

The Rescue team are called to a teenage party, where a balcony has collapsed, trapping many. It's chaos on the ground as drunken kids interfere with the rescue and hysterical bleeding teens need to be wrangled.

18. Missing Pieces

August 14, 2010

The Rescue unit attends an MVA involving one Helen Hillerstrom, who reveals her son, Oscar, is missing in the Blue Mountains.

17. Art Attack

August 7, 2010

Rescue are stretched thin having responded to an incident at a large art gallery where a cleaner has launched himself from the mezzanine and impaled himself on a valuable steel sculpture below. Around the same time a woman has wedged her car into an adjoining alley.

16. Storm Chaser

July 31, 2010

Wind buffets the Patrol as Heidi and Jordan race to rescue a storm chaser, Ed, trapped in his upturned car. However, the wind hampers their rescue and threatens to send the car over a cliff.

15. The Carter Redemption

July 24, 2010

Wrapping up from a rescue, Heidi and Jordan are looking forward to some secret time alone, but the Gallagher boys intervene.

14. Chemical Brothers

July 24, 2010

When a light plane strays into city airspace and can't be contacted, Rescue is dispatched to trail it in the event of an emergency.

13. The Dunes

July 17, 2010

The team are testing out their new quad bikes on the Kurnell dunes when they come across a critically injured boy, Shaun, in a smashed-up dune buggy.

12. Break Out

July 10, 2010

The Rescue team attend an overturned bus on a lonely stretch of bush highway, only to discover it is full of female prisoners.

11. In Deep

July 3, 2010

The team rescue Tan, an injured rock fisherman who doesn't speak English. Jordan goes up with the man to the Lifeblood chopper, piloted by Heidi. They soon learn what the man was trying to say another man is stuck on the cliffs.

10. Stolen

July 3, 2010

Swinging by her office early one morning, Michelle interrupts an intruder photocopying Rescue documents. In the ensuing foot chase, the intruder is sideswiped by a car.

9. It's Not the Fall That Kills You

June 26, 2010

Called to a high-rise office to rescue a general manager and his assistant when their late-night tryst goes horribly wrong, Rescue are shocked to discover the real reason for the GM's heart attack.

8. The Game

June 19, 2010

Rescue is called out to free a trapped garbo from his garbage compactor, but during the rescue, they discover a woman on the ledge of a nearby office building who looks like she is about to jump.

7. Man in the Machine

June 19, 2010

Due to his shoulder injury, Chase takes over Vince's normal role at the station while Vince heads into the field responding to a routine man-in-a-machine run

6. Demon Days

June 12, 2010

The team is called out to a Gay Pride rehearsal, where dancers have been trapped under an overturned float.

5. Him or Me

June 12, 2010

The private lives of Rescue are in turmoil. Lara struggles to cope with her marriage break-up, while Chase hides a debilitating shoulder injury, worried that coming clean could cost him his job.

4. Secrets and Lies

June 5, 2010

When a young girl, Lily, is found trapped on a crumbling cliff ledge by the ocean, Rescue call for the Lifeblood chopper - only to find that the ballsy pilot is none other than Heidi.

3. True Romance

June 5, 2010

After receiving a panicked call from a man lost in a foggy ravine, Rescue are flying blind as they try to reach him. Meanwhile, Chase, Jordan and Heidi struggle to find Katie, and the LifeBlood chopper tasked with helping them is useless.

2. Fearless

May 29, 2010

Rescue attends an MVA involving a truck and a BMW. Dean and Chase attempt to free trapped Tyler, a stressed-out share trader who's more worried about making a morning meeting than any injuries he may have acquired. But his crush injuries look serious, and Dean and Chase doubt his chances of survival.

1. Ambushed

May 29, 2010

The team is threatened with the introduction of Lifeblood, a privately owned rescue organisation trying to take over their business. It leaves the entire team on edge, in fear of losing their jobs and their future in rescue work.

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Where to Watch Rescue Special Ops

Rescue Special Ops is available for streaming on the Southern Star Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Rescue Special Ops on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.