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13 episodes

Frontline - Season 3

First aired Feb 24, 1997Season 3

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

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Episode 1

Dick on the Line

NR
Feb 24, 199727 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...

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Episode 2

My Generation

NR
Mar 3, 199725 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..."

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Episode 3

The Shadow We Cast

NR
Mar 10, 199726 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.

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Episode 4

One Rule for One

NR
Mar 17, 199726 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.

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Episode 5

A Hole in the Heart (1)

NR
Mar 24, 199726 min

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

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Episode 6

A Hole in the Heart (2)

NR
Mar 31, 199726 min

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

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Episode 7

The Simple Life

NR
Apr 7, 199727 min

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

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Episode 8

I Get the Big Names

NR
Apr 14, 199727 min

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

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Episode 9

The Art of the Interview

NR
Apr 21, 199721 min

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

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Episode 10

"I" Disease

NR
Apr 28, 199725 min

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

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Episode 11

Addicted to Fame

NR
May 5, 199730 min

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

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Episode 12

The Code

NR
May 12, 199728 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""

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Episode 13

Epitaph

NR
May 19, 199730 min

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.