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RingerRingerOpen episodeAfter Regan’s car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney’s target.
JackpotJackpotOpen episodeRegan’s flying squad falls under suspicion after they apprehend a gang of hijackers, but a bag with 35,000 pounds in it has somehow disappeared.
Thin IceThin IceOpen episodeRegan clashes with an arrogant police superintendent when a crime kingpin is allowed to leave the country and go to France.
Queen’s PawnQueen’s PawnOpen episodeAfter a high-powered lawyer gets three petty thugs off on a murder charge, Regan is authorized to use whatever means necessary to bring the hoodlums in.
JigsawJigsawOpen episodeRegan is convinced that Eddie Boyse, a recently released career criminal, is responsible for a robbery, but Boyse was with Regan when the crime occurred.
Night OutNight OutOpen episodeWhen the Superintendent finds out that there is a bank robbery in progress on a Saturday afternoon, he assigns Regan to visit an old girlfriend whose apartment is adjacent.
The PlacerThe PlacerOpen episodeRegan adopts a new identity as an ex-con and goes undercover as a truck driver to expose a hijacking ring.
Cover StoryCover StoryOpen episodeIt’s unclear whether a beautiful crime reporter is involved with a criminal gang or just a catspaw.
Golden BoyGolden BoyOpen episodeWhen seedy informant Harry Fuller is spotted by Regan in a pub flush with money, he knows something is up and interrogates Harry.
Stoppo DriverStoppo DriverOpen episodeAfter their own getaway driver is killed fleeing police, a gang blackmails a young policeman into being their driver by kidnapping his bride.
Big SpenderBig SpenderOpen episodeThe Smith Brothers, a vicious group of mobsters, abandon their usual strong-arm tactics to run a parking ticket scam at a car park.
Contact BreakerContact BreakerOpen episodeAfter Danny Keever, a convict on weekend release and due for parole, is framed in a bank robbery, Regan works to clear him.
AbductionAbductionOpen episodeAfter Regan gets a tip about an upcoming robbery from a trusted informant, the gang kidnaps his daughter to blackmail him into inaction.
Chalk and CheeseChalk and CheeseOpen episodeGiles Nunn and Carrie Selhurst are an upper crust couple who, partly for kicks and for the profits, commit highway robbery in lonely country lanes, along with the lower class boy Tommy Garret, whose dad is a friend of George Carter. Regan is on to them and Carrie gets arrested, but her unwillingness to cooperate leads to the death of the next victim.
FacesFacesOpen episodeWhen a gang hijack an armoured security truck, Regan, Carter and the Flying Squad set up an ambush to catch the crooks. But who's the informer ?
SupersnoutSupersnoutOpen episodeAn informant of Regan’s tells him about a hijack involving a lorryload of cigarettes where he will be the look-out man. But can Regan trust his snout?
Big BrotherBig BrotherOpen episodeRegan loses his patience with a thug he is questioning about a wages snatch, and soon the press are sniffing round for a police brutality story.
Hit and RunHit and RunOpen episodeA case of mistaken identity provides tragic circumstances when a hit goes wrong; Regan and Carter manage to break the hit-and-run ring, and then try to stop another accident.
TrapTrapOpen episodeRegan and Carter are confronted by a newsman with information on an unsolved robbery. And why are the pair being photographed ?
Golden FleeceGolden FleeceOpen episodeChief Inspector Haskins is framed for corruption while Regan and Carter investigate a spate of break-ins. Is there a connection ?
PoppyPoppyOpen episodeViolent criminal Vic Labbett returns to England to recover the proceeds of an earlier robbery, and Regan and Carter must stop him before he can get his hands on the loot.
Stay Lucky, Eh?Stay Lucky, Eh?Open episodeRegan and Carter are on the case when a pair of robbers are themselves robbed at gunpoint.
Trojan BusTrojan BusOpen episodeRegan and Carter investigate an art deal that is more than it seems, and ends up in a wasteground shoot out.
I Want the ManI Want the ManOpen episodeRegan's snout is abducted after passing on information about a switch of some stolen diamonds. Regan and Carter must catch the villains while protecting their source.
Country BoyCountry BoyOpen episodeRegan and Carter are called in when alarm bells start ringing all over their patch. Who is setting them off - and why?
Thou Shalt Not Kill!Thou Shalt Not Kill!Open episodeRegan and Carter are called to a siege at a bank, where two armed robbers are holding hostages.
Selected TargetSelected TargetOpen episodeWhile in prison, inmates Titus Oates and Colly Kibber plan a robbery.
In from the ColdIn from the ColdOpen episodeRegan and Carter go after Billy Medhurst, implicated in a robbery that resulted in a policeman being shot and crippled. But is the past clouding Regan's judgement?
Visiting FiremanVisiting FiremanOpen episodeRegan gets involved in a secret government deal, thanks to Shebbeq, a Turkish cop.
Tomorrow ManTomorrow ManOpen episodeRegan is assigned to ensure the safe shipment of a gold bullion consignment.
Taste of FearTaste of FearOpen episodeHow will new recruit Bob Hargreaves cope with an investigation into a violent burglary?
Bad AppleBad AppleOpen episodeRegan and Carter go undercover to assess corruption charges made against CID officers.
MayMayOpen episodeRegan tries to help out the son of a friend when the lad is implicated in an assault.
Sweet Smell of SuccessionSweet Smell of SuccessionOpen episodeRegan gets involved in gangland warfare following the death of one of London’s leading villains.
Down to You, BrotherDown to You, BrotherOpen episodeRegan is fitted up by an ex-con to get his daughter's dodgy boyfriend out of the picture.
Pay OffPay OffOpen episodeCarter's girlfriend asks him to find a missing villain, but Regan is suspicious.
Loving ArmsLoving ArmsOpen episodeRegan must find the source of illegal guns that are flooding the market.
Lady LuckLady LuckOpen episodeRegan knows the identity of a robber, but has a difficult time proving his guilt.
On the RunOn the RunOpen episodeAn armed robber is sprung from jail and comes looking for Regan.
Messenger of the GodsMessenger of the GodsOpen episodeRegan and Carter have a suspect in mind for the theft of a consignment of mercury, but he has an alibi.
Hard MenHard MenOpen episodeRegan and Carter are reluctantly teamed up with a Scottish officer.
Drag ActDrag ActOpen episodeThe Sweeney get incorrect information from informants, allowing a gang of villains to make off with some contraband alcohol.
Trust RedTrust RedOpen episodeAfter a criminal dies during a robbery, Regan and Carter can find no leads.
NightmareNightmareOpen episodeRegan's girlfriend has a nightmare that has similarities to a deadly incident.
Money, Money, MoneyMoney, Money, MoneyOpen episodeRegan and Carter try to catch a man trying to blackmail a pools winner about the part he played in a robbery.
BaitBaitOpen episodeRegan is determined to nail a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde.
The Bigger They AreThe Bigger They AreOpen episodeRegan discovers that successful people will stop at nothing to keep skeletons buried.
Feet of ClayFeet of ClayOpen episodeRegan is asked to help a criminal from his past, whose son has been kidnapped.
One of Your OwnOne of Your OwnOpen episodeCarter winds up behind bars in an attempt to solve a jewellery robbery.
Hearts and MindsHearts and MindsOpen episodeRegan and Carter get caught up in a plot to prevent a foreign head of state from getting his hands on an experimental drug to treat his heart condition.
Latin LadyLatin LadyOpen episodeA rich gynaecologist is attacked by a gang of villains who rob him of his suitcase.
VictimsVictimsOpen episodeCarter discovers that an informant was involved in the shooting of a colleague.
Jack or KnaveJack or KnaveOpen episodeRegan finds himself in deep trouble when an allegation of corruption is made by the Police Complaints Department. A security van is robbed, and a guard identifies one of the robbers.