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The Bill: Season 18

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84 episodes · premiered Jan 3, 2002

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  1. Episode 1: Loaded Jan 3, 2002 Des Taviner and Reg Hollis are in the Area Car enjoying the warm weather when Sergeant Craig Gilmore surprises them. He is unimpressed with their excuses and orders them to remove their…
  2. Episode 2: Not To Praise Him Jan 10, 2002 Sergeant Craig Gilmore addresses the congregation at Knowles' funeral and mentions the dead man's habit of chatting up girls which causes a bit of a stir. After the service Superintendent…
  3. Episode 3: Do Not Pass Go Jan 17, 2002 Despite the discovery of the Saab car used in the murder, progress on the case is slow. The owner is identified as Paul King but when the police break into his flat they find King dead…
  4. Episode 4: Juliet Jan 24, 2002 PCs Dave Quinnan and Polly Page are searching for Shauna Russell, a young woman with Down's Syndrome who has been reported missing by her mother, Annie and sister Natalie. They finally…
  5. Episode 5: Set In Stone Jan 31, 2002 New PC Cathy Bradford goes in with guns blazing after graves are desecrated, but soon finds herself locking horns with a furious Dave Quinnan. [Source: Radio Times]
  6. Episode 6: Quinnan (1) Feb 7, 2002 At her local gym PC Cathy Bradford is concerned that Marti Hunt is being worked too hard by her father Barry Hunt who is also the owner. As she leaves, Bradford agrees to keep an eye out…
  7. Episode 7: Quinnan (2) Feb 14, 2002 Boyden attends the scene of an RTA involving an HGV and discovers fridge/freezers with holes in bottom. Stamp and Quinnan come across a group of men wandering away from the crash, however…
  8. Episode 8: Quinnan (3) Feb 20, 2002 Page and Quinnan pose as a married couple running a hotel, while Carver and Hollis, and immigration agent Petrit, pose as their employees. Stamp continues his undercover role as an HGV…
  9. Episode 9: Quinnan (4) Feb 27, 2002 The operation appears to be in jeopardy again when Petrit declares that he is going in search of his missing sister. Following a lead from a girl at a café, he and Carver visit a pool…
  10. Episode 10: Quinnan (5) Feb 28, 2002 Accompanied by Hollis, Petrit manages to locate his sister Nicola, who has been working as a prostitute for Berisha. Her colleagues at the brothel rumble them when Petrit refuses to leave…
  11. Episode 11: Quinnan(6) Mar 7, 2002 Page reels following her proposal from Quinnan, but is left torn by his threats to accept his transfer offer to SO10 if she turns him down. As immigration wrap up the case, Berisha shows…
  12. Episode 12: Down A Blind Alley Mar 14, 2002 When Bradford's new roommate is badly beaten outside a local hotel, she goes all out to nail the culprit. Meanwhile, Stamp and Page investigate complaints of credit card fraud in the area…
  13. Episode 13: Loose Cannon Mar 21, 2002 Webb and Spears pursue a stolen car across the Jasmine Allen Estate and discover guns under the seat. The car is traced to recently released convict, Michael Bowker. When questioned…
  14. Episode 14: Face the Music Mar 28, 2002 Carver and Ackland investigate a series of burglaries, where all of the homeowners have booked holidays with a particular travel agent. Carver is aware of the criminal history of one of…
  15. Episode 15: Thin Ice Apr 4, 2002 Stamp and Rickman pursue a stolen Porsche to a lock-up, where they find a number of false plates being applied to stolen high-end vehicles. Stamp and Rickman are suspicious when one of the…
  16. Episode 16: Afternoon Rendezvous Apr 11, 2002 Bradford and Taviner investigate when an ice cream van is held to ransom by a gunman who has a penchant for Clint Eastwood quotes. The raid is soon linked to a series of thefts from…
  17. Episode 17: A Show Of Generosity Apr 16, 2002 Taviner and Hollis deal with a number of disturbances involving two local youths, but aren't lucky enough to catch either of them. Monroe organises a fund for Conway, and while Chandler…
  18. Episode 18: The Bill Season 18 Episode 18 Apr 17, 2002 Superintendent Tom Chandler reads out the names of the dead and injured whilst trying to maintain dignity in the face of the public and the press. Sergeants June Ackland, Matt Boyden and…
  19. Episode 19: The Bill Season 18 Episode 19 Apr 18, 2002 As the team hold a respectful minute's silence for those lost in the blaze DS Debbie McAllister is busy 'finding' evidence against a known safecracker, Peter Grace. He smugly waits in…
  20. Episode 20: Episode 011 Apr 25, 2002 PC Jim Carver is angry at suggestions the blaze was an inside job. He goes to his MIT interview thinking there's nothing to declare, but when they ask precisely what he was 'discussing'…
  21. Episode 21: Episode 012 May 2, 2002 It's the day of the memorial service and Superintendent Chandler is determined to make a good impression and a moving speech. While Des carries the Met Standard down the aisle the real…
  22. Episode 22: The Bill Season 18 Episode 22 May 9, 2002 Emotions run high at Sun Hill. Word is rife the bombing's confessor needs an escort to Barton Street nick and everyone wants a piece of him. Meanwhile DC Mickey Webb's whereabouts is a…
  23. Episode 23: Episode 014 May 16, 2002 A prostitute, a fat cat ex-pat, his ex-wife, her new husband and some stolen giros add up to a conspiracy theory that DC Eva Sharpe just won't give up on. Sergeant Craig Gilmore certainly…
  24. Episode 24: Episode 015 May 23, 2002 PCs Nick Klein and Cass Rickman spend half the night reporting back at the nick after making an arrest outside a club still flying on ecstasy. They somehow manage to keep it together in…
  25. Episode 25: Episode 016 May 30, 2002 Acting Inspector Matt Boyden orders Jim and June to investigate a repeat prowler at a woman's house. She's far more receptive to the male officers and Sergeant June Ackland is convinced…
  26. Episode 26: Episode 017 Jun 6, 2002 Two men are brought in after their armed robbery gets out of hand and a security guard is shot. They seem to have a lot in common including a wife but for a couple of guys doing a robbery…
  27. Episode 27: The Bill Season 18 Episode 27 Jun 13, 2002 An old style big time crook, Frankie Steele, pays a visit to Sun Hill and asks DCI Jack Meadows to scare his youngest son, Toby, away from the crime game... without letting on it was his…
  28. Episode 28: The Bill Season 18 Episode 19 Jun 20, 2002 PC Tony Stamp organises a Sun Hill team to play a match against a group of young offenders. He's got his job cut out for him convincing Cass she's their secret star weapon and keeping Matt…
  29. Episode 29: The Bill Season 18 Episode 29 Jun 25, 2002 Craig starts the day filing a grievance procedure against Matt after last week's homophobic taunts but Sgt June Ackland warns him off. She quietly suggests that ""There's no better teacher…
  30. Episode 30: The Bill Season 18 Episode 30 Jun 27, 2002 DC Ken Drummond turns up for his first day at Sun Hill. Fresh from Barton Street nick, he steps straight off a burger van, and into CID. With tensions rising between Debbie and Eva and DI…
  31. Episode 31: Episode 022 Jul 2, 2002 PC Luke Ashton returns to Sun Hill after three years away. But his first day goes from bad to worse and it soon becomes clear Luke won't be getting any special favours, especially from Sgt…
  32. Episode 32: Episode 023 Jul 4, 2002 Frustrated PC Luke Ashton is desperate to prove himself but Sgt Craig Gilmore seems determined to hold him back. However, when Craig goes to investigate a homophobic assault he takes Luke…
  33. Episode 33: Episode 024 Jul 9, 2002 Inspector Gina Gold faces spot of bother when a solicitor complains against her rather unorthodox policing methods. That is, if you call kneeing a thug in the balls unorthodox. Luke is…
  34. Episode 34: The Bill Season 18 Episode 34 Jul 11, 2002 PC Luke Ashton goes against Sgt Craig Gilmore's direct orders and bravely follows a crazed gunman after hearing a shot. When he disappears out of view and another gunshot is heard…
  35. Episode 35: The Bill Season 18 Episode 35 Jul 16, 2002 Des's blackmailer starts to put the squeeze on. So after parting with his first instalment of cash he decides the only way out is intimidation or confession. Neither look particularly good…
  36. Episode 36: Episode 027 Jul 18, 2002 Out on a pub crawl to celebrate a new PC's engagement the relief are suddenly overjoyed when Reg's winning line comes up on the lottery. While the syndicate members spend the millions over…
  37. Episode 37: The Bill Season 18 Episode 37 Jul 23, 2002 Lee Dwyer arrives with his mother and step-dad at Sun Hill to press his very serious allegation against Tony Stamp. It's an accusation that sends the team reeling and divides their…
  38. Episode 38: Episode 037 Jul 25, 2002 When the cocky new DS reports for duty he wastes no time bringing in arrests. He flirts with wives of suspects and doesn't play by any of the rules. He's clocked as a difficult one to…
  39. Episode 39: The Bill Season 18 Episode 39 Jul 30, 2002 June warns Jim to stay discreet after their night together and riles him further when she suggests he hand over his role as the Dwyer's Family Liaison Officer to TDC Brandon Kane. Lee…
  40. Episode 40: The Bill Season 18 Episode 40 Aug 1, 2002 Once again Lee Dwyer is in trouble with the police for vandalising a local store. Is he just a born troublemaker or is it a final cry for help? Meanwhile TDC Brandon Kane, in his new role…
  41. Episode 41: The Bill Season 18 Episode 41 No Loyalty Aug 6, 2002 Inspector Gina Gold is determined to catch a serial flasher who's been terrorising young women but CID are busy, does a woman like her beg? She's determined he'll be caught as soon as…
  42. Episode 42: Episode 033 Aug 8, 2002 On her first day behind Sun Hill's reception, Front Desk Officer Robbie Cryer baffles the other officers with her eerie familiarity. The older officers are understandably wary when the new…
  43. Episode 43: The Bill Season 18 Episode 43 Aug 13, 2002 The officers of Sun Hill are tasked with protecting a lab specialising in foetal research from irate protesters. Dr Allen, complains the police aren't doing enough to protect him. Manpower…
  44. Episode 44: Episode 035 Aug 15, 2002 Come back Reggie Babe. All is forgiven! Des has been jumping at shadows since Simpson's threats began to include his beloved partner Reg. He's nigh on running out of excuses to stay within…
  45. Episode 45: Episode 036 Aug 20, 2002 If PC Kerry Young's day started badly wait until she has to spend her shift with Des. He's in need of a partner but he can't find his last one anywhere. PC Reg Hollis has been kidnapped…
  46. Episode 46: The Bill Season 18 Episode 46 Aug 22, 2002 It's the day of Simpson's trial and there's an all out manhunt on the streets of Sun Hill, no stone will be unturned for poor Reggie Babe. Terrified, cold, and bound in chains PC Reg…
  47. Episode 47: Episode 038 Aug 27, 2002 CID gets a shake up when new DS Samantha Nixon turns up and quickly proves her criminal profiling skills - no stone will be left unturned. She's methodical and highly ambitious so if Reg…
  48. Episode 48: Episode 039 Aug 28, 2002 Luke and Craig follow a confusing trail after a car pile up leaves a man hospitalised. Now if only there was a driver to blame... Luke is doing his level best to ignore everything the…
  49. Episode 49: The Bill Season 18 Episode 49 Aug 29, 2002 The police receive a distressed call from a local almshouse where strange things have been happening in the night. The warden Joanna isn't sure how to pacify the rather eccentric…
  50. Episode 50: The Bill Season 18 Episode 50 Sep 3, 2002 Dodgy DS Phil Hunter has PC Nick Klein over a barrel. Security footage of him snorting coke in a club. Later, Phil takes the undercover operation one step further by planning a drugs raid…
  51. Episode 51: Episode 042 Conflicting Information Sep 4, 2002 PC Nick Klein is terrified! The undercover operation is out of control and egomaniac DS Phil Hunter is showing no signs of letting up. Back at the station have DCI Jack Meadows starts to…
  52. Episode 52: Episode 043 Sep 12, 2002 PC Kerry Young finds herself in grave danger after a routine house call turns into a terrifying hostage situation. All Kerry's hostage training is put to the test after enquiries find her…
  53. Episode 53: Episode 044 Sep 18, 2002 Another body is found on the banks of the Thames. Nick begs Cass to stick her neck on the line and find out if it's a girl he knows. After witnessing club girl Sandie being strong-armed…
  54. Episode 54: Episode 045 Sep 19, 2002 A rape allegation at Sun Hill. This time it's closer to home, Superintendent Tom Chandler is the accused. Word spreads like wildfire about Tom's arrest. DCI Jack Meadows barely contains…
  55. Episode 55: Episode 046 Sep 25, 2002 Tom is getting desperate. He and Debbie hold another secret bathroom liaison, but this time he's on bended knee. Anne Merrick's rape allegation against the Superintendent is in full swing…
  56. Episode 56: Episode 047 Sep 26, 2002 The Murder Investigation Team has descended on Sun Hill to start a major investigation into the serial killer murders. They have found three bodies, all women, who have been ""abducted…
  57. Episode 57: Episode 048 Oct 2, 2002 When the body of a man is found decomposing in his flat, PCs Tony Stamp and Gary Best have the complicated job of trying to find his missing wife. A concerned neighbour hasn't seen her for…
  58. Episode 58: The Bill Season 18 Episode 049 Oct 3, 2002 DC Duncan Lennox goes on surveillance to catch Sun Hill's serial killer. Although he spends more time spying on the Acting D.I's rear end. The Sun Hill serial killer is still at large and…
  59. Episode 59: Episode 050 Oct 9, 2002 It is the day of Anne Merrick's funeral and her daughter Jennie is further distressed when some uninvited guests make an appearance.
  60. Episode 60: Episode 051 Oct 10, 2002 MIT have a new suspect for the serial killings - Martin Porter, duty solicitor and former fiance of PC Kerry Young. Young and PC Ashton are kept in the dark about Porter's arrest, as they…
  61. Episode 61: Episode 052 Oct 16, 2002 Tom Chandler tries to maintain some respectability by marrying Debbie McAllister. Jack Meadows tries to stop Debbie walking down the aisle, and Mickey Webb finds out that his boss has…
  62. Episode 62: Episode 053 Oct 16, 2002 McAllister is shattered the morning following her wedding... and Tom's rape. Meanwhile, Mickey Webb and Jack Meadows prepare to reveal the truth about Chandler raping Louise Marsden, when…
  63. Episode 63: Episode 054 Oct 23, 2002 After Tom turns the gun on himself, Jack Meadows and Debbie McAllister emerge in shock from Chandler's office. Tony Stamp then takes Debbie to the hospital, so she can give birth to her…
  64. Episode 64: Episode 055/056 Oct 24, 2002 As he's the one bearing the brunt of Des's temper, Reg Hollis wonders if Taviner's stress leave helped at all. But for a moment Taviner's mood does lift when he spots new PC Gemma…
  65. Episode 65: Episode 057 Oct 30, 2002 The fourth victim of the serial killer is found on the banks of the Thames, just as Peter Baxter predicted. Despite Baxter's confession and inside knowledge of the case, Acting DI Nixon…
  66. Episode 66: Episode 058 Oct 31, 2002 The day of Kerry Young and Luke Ashton's engagement party dawns, with Gilmore still pining over the groom-to-be. Meanwhile, out on the streets of Sun Hill, there are rumours that a rogue…
  67. Episode 67: Episode 059 Nov 6, 2002 There's trouble brewing on the Bronte estate, where drug dealers and gangs are running riot and two rival ""crews"" are fighting for power. Sgt. June Ackland investigates when a Bronte…
  68. Episode 68: Episode 060 Nov 7, 2002 A new superintendent, Adam Okaro, makes a big impression at Sun Hill when he foils an attempt to kidnap a child.
  69. Episode 69: Episode 061 Nov 13, 2002 As new Superintendant Adam Okaro takes charge at Sun Hill station, one of his first orders is to declare the Bronte Estate a no-go zone for his officers - a decision which causes a media…
  70. Episode 70: The Bill Season 18 Episode 70 Nov 14, 2002 PC Kerry Young receives a series of mystery calls, warning her off marrying PC Luke Ashton. PC Ruby Buxton's first day at work is spent showing PC Stamp around the Bronte Estate, where she…
  71. Episode 71: Episode 063 Nov 20, 2002 Acting DI Samantha Nixon is on a single-minded mission to find the Sun Hill serial killer when a young woman called Vicki Casson goes missing. The latest clue is a website found by Simon…
  72. Episode 72: Episode 064 Nov 20, 2002 The police are on high alert when a nanny reports that her car has been stolen by carjackers with the kids she was minding still inside. When a bank manager turns up at St Hughs with…
  73. Episode 73: Episode 065 Nov 21, 2002 A distraught Acting DI Samantha Nixon searches desperately for her missing daughter, Abi, fearing she may be the next victim of the serial killer. TDC Brandon Kane's ex-wife leaves him…
  74. Episode 74: Episode 74 Nov 20, 2002
  75. Episode 75: Episode 067 Nov 28, 2002 Insp. Gina Gold and PC Gemma Osbourne visit a local school to investigate reports of drug dealing. Osbourne runs into a teacher friend of hers, Caroline Cotton, who passes on a…
  76. Episode 76: Episode 068 Dec 4, 2002 DS Debbie McAllister's post-natal depression clouds her judgement when a father tries to protect his schizophrenic son. Her attitude alarms DCI Jack Meadows who enlists Eva Sharpe to help…
  77. Episode 77: Episode 066 Nov 27, 2002 PCs Des Taviner and Gemma Osbourne complain about being taken off traffic duties, but Insp. Gina Gold assures them that after their dangerous car race, had they been civilians, they would…
  78. Episode 78: Episode 070 Dec 11, 2002 PC Cass Rickman is abducted and taken to a darkened warehouse. When her blindfold is removed, she finally discovers who the Sun Hill killer is - but will her colleagues find her before…
  79. Episode 79: Episode 071 Dec 12, 2002 When Cass Rickman's handbag is found in the street, the high from last night's party quickly dissipates. Now it's not just Nick Klein who worries for her safety. Then a body is found in…
  80. Episode 80: Episode 072 Dec 18, 2002 The station is still in shock after Cass' murder. Simon Kitson is charged for the serial killing and forensics from his car make his future look grim. Simon commits suicide after pressure…
  81. Episode 81: The Bill Season 18 Episode 81 Dec 19, 2002 Simon Kitson is found dead in his cell leaving PC Nick Klein with an attack of the guilts, but when Simon's distraught sister appears at Cass Rickman's funeral, Nick sees red. The Sun Hill…
  82. Episode 82: Episode 074 Dec 23, 2002 Insp. Gina Gold is in Supt. Adam Okaro's bad books for ruining the operation at the department store. PC Gemma Osbourne sleeps with Melanie from Marilyn Costello's club where she is…
  83. Episode 83: Episode 075 Dec 31, 2002 It is the countdown to PC Luke Ashton and PC Kerry Young's big day, but all is not well. Sun Hill's big-time villain Ron Gregory has DS Hunter exactly where he wants him, but at what cost…
  84. Episode 84: Episode 084 Dec 5, 2002 PC Cathy Bradford discovers a case of child abuse involves the son of her partner TDC Brandon Kane, and uses blackmail to force a teacher to push the case forward. But her plan goes awry…