Frontline

Season 3

1997 · 13 episodes · 5h 44m in all

No longer on the verge of being canceled, Frontline becomes a beacon in the news world. But not everything is smooth sailing for the crew.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Dick on the Line

   24 Feb 1997 · 27 min

   It's the end of another successful season at Frontline, but after three years at the helm, Mike Moore is not happy. He feels the show has become lightweight, obsessed with ratings rather than serious public issues. It is time to make a stand...

2. 

   2. My Generation

   3 Mar 1997 · 25 min

   After giving a talk at a school, Mike becomes concerned that Frontline is presenting a negative view of young people. He sets out to fix the problem, but runs into a small obstacle- his executive producer, Graham Prowse. As Prowsey would say, it's an episode "no parent can afford to miss..."

3. 

   3. The Shadow We Cast

   10 Mar 1997 · 26 min

   When an independent Queensland MP makes a controversial maiden speech, the Frontline team swings into action. "Where does she get her prejudiced views from?" demands Mike, before introducing another story on Vietnamese heroin dealers.

4. 

   4. One Rule for One

   17 Mar 1997 · 26 min

   After attacking a dubious property developer on air, Mike starts to receive death threats. Prowsey arranges a bodyguard for Mike's protection, but Mike is less than happy about it.

5. 

   5. A Hole in the Heart (1)

   24 Mar 1997 · 26 min

   Frontline attempts for save the life of a young boy with a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement.

6. 

   6. A Hole in the Heart (2)

   31 Mar 1997 · 26 min

   Mike attempts to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch. Brooke has a decision to make.

7. 

   7. The Simple Life

   7 Apr 1997 · 27 min

   While it is revealed that Mike is the fourth richest entertainer in Australia, Frontline profiles the unemployed Baxter family.

8. 

   8. I Get the Big Names

   14 Apr 1997 · 27 min

   Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

9. 

   9. The Art of the Interview

   21 Apr 1997 · 21 min

   Prowsey educates the new Sunday Forum producer in the Art of the Interview.

10. 

    10. "I" Disease

    28 Apr 1997 · 25 min

    Frontline has a new segment producer, Mike is writing his life story and has an unfortunate accident with a sign language translator.

11. 

    11. Addicted to Fame

    5 May 1997 · 30 min

    Mike decides to abandon publicity while Geoff's weather special is a big success.

12. 

    12. The Code

    12 May 1997 · 28 min

    After years of torture, Mike makes the decision to axe Elliott Rhodes while Marty begins researching Mike for an episode of ""This is Your Life""

13. 

    13. Epitaph

    19 May 1997 · 30 min

    Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.