2x1 - Natural Loser

January 20, 1972

Lee Gibson is convinced that bad luck follows him about and that he can never win - but this time he is determined to do or die when he carries out an armed robbery.

2x2 - Kate and Benny

The innocent friendship between a little girl and a mentally retarded young man leads them to an encounter with criminals.

2x3 - Bury Them Together

February 3, 1972

When a callous farmer, Geoff Mitchell, who thinks more of his shotgun than he does of his wife, chases a trespasser off his property, it sets off a chain of events that culminate in a fatal shooting.

2x4 - A Perfect Gentleman

February 10, 1972

A rich stranger, Ben Peterson, arouses the curiosity of the Matlock police, which turns to hatred when he is suspected of a violent sex crime. The battered, molested body of teenager Doreen Henderson is found in the bush and police discover that Peterson was the last person to see her alive.

2x5 - One Dark Soul

February 17, 1972

Two Matlock boys return home from spending time in Pentridge to recover the hidden proceeds of their crime. They are also seeking vengeance on Salvation Army Major McKenzie, but find they have too much conflicting information when they realise they have been double-crossed.

2x6 - Titch

February 24, 1972

A lonely young boy joins a dangerous criminal on a crime spree that climaxes into a violent death.

2x7 - Brother & Sister

March 2, 1972

In the middle of the camping season, Matlock police run up against an irate father and an officious American Army officer - and some surprising result.

2x8 - It Could Have Been Anyone

March 9, 1972

An accident involving the use of explosive fuel brings Matlock police to the local camping ground. During their investigations a young girl is found murdered, causing tragedy and complications for the detectives.

2x10 - Cat And Mouse

March 23, 1972

An attractive young girl goes missing from Matlock, a series of bashings follow, then another girl goes missing. Matlock police try to fit the pieces together in what turns out to be a fatal game of cat and mouse.

2x11 - The Breadwinner

March 30, 1972

2x12 - A Double Life

April 6, 1972

2x13 - Hogan's Week

April 13, 1972

2x14 - The Wheeler Dealer

April 20, 1972

2x15 - What The Eye Doesn't See

April 27, 1972

2x16 - Cheeky Charlie

May 4, 1972

2x17 - One Of Those Days

May 11, 1972

2x18 - The Cow Hand

May 18, 1972

2x19 - Quicksilver Quick

May 25, 1972

2x20 - A Weekend's Entertainment

June 1, 1972

2x21 - I'd Rather Be Shot In The Back

June 8, 1972

2x22 - Confessional

June 15, 1972

2x23 - Sir

June 22, 1972

2x24 - Dying Is Easy

June 29, 1972

A family's objection's to a teenage couples relationship erupts into violence.

2x25 - Violent Thursday

July 6, 1972

2x26 - Woman Wanted

July 13, 1972

2x27 - Butcher's Picnic

July 20, 1972

Butcher Green's past catches up with him in Matlock when two old mates pressure him to share a lottery prize, which they feel they have a right to. Constable. Gary Hogan is accused of accepting bribes in connection with driver license tests.

2x28 - Hurry Home

July 27, 1972

2x29 - Will-O-The Wisp

August 3, 1972

2x30 - Blow-Ups Happen

August 10, 1972

2x31 - If Maria Dies, The World Stops

August 17, 1972

2x32 - Don't Get Involved

August 24, 1972

2x33 - Cook's Endeavour

August 31, 1972

2x34 - Black Samaritan

September 7, 1972

2x35 - Guide Dog

September 14, 1972

2x36 - Ancient History

September 21, 1972

2x37 - Back To The Fold

September 28, 1972

2x38 - Ghosts

October 5, 1972

Fear of the supernatural is exploited when Mrs. Czoska goes to live with her son and daughter-in-law. The situation is made worse by the mutual hatred between the two woman.

2x39 - Black Man With A Bag

October 12, 1972

2x40 - Deception

October 19, 1972

2x41 - Chain Reaction

October 26, 1972

2x42 - The Meek Shall Inherit

November 2, 1972

2x43 - The Rising Cost Of Giving

November 9, 1972