2x1 - A Death by the Sea

August 29, 1973

Van Teeseling, a wealthy and influential banker, is found unconscious in his car on the beach. He tells police that the night before he and his wife went for a drunken midnight swim. His wife drowned while he barely escaped with his life. Van der Valk's nose is twitching, but he is put under pressure not to pursue the case. When Kroon discovers than van Teeseling is a former Olympic swimmer, van der Valk is convinced that he staged the incident to get rid of his wife. Van der Valk is determined to use any means to ensure that justice is done.

2x2 - A Man of No Importance

September 5, 1973

A dead man appears on a canal barge.

2x3 - A Rose for Mr. Reinhart

September 12, 1973

2x4 - A Dangerous Point of View

September 19, 1973

A private detective is stabbed to death.

2x5 - Season for Love

September 26, 1973

A visiting American fears for the safety of her lover who has gone missing.

2x6 - Rich Man, Poor Man

October 3, 1973

2x7 - The Rainbow Ends Here

October 10, 1973

A search for a missing teenager finds her tycoon brother unwilling to help.