Seasons & episodes
S1 · E1Buried Lies (1) 1996-02-21 · 60 min
Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.
S1 · E2Buried Lies (2) 1996-02-22 · 60 min
The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.
S1 · E3Long Days, Short Nights (1) 1996-02-28 · 60 min
When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
S1 · E4Long Days, Short Nights (2) 1996-02-29 · 60 min
The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.
S1 · E5Darkness Visible (1) 1996-03-13 · 60 min
The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.
S1 · E6Darkness Visible (2) 1996-03-14 · 60 min
Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.
S1 · E7Sins of the Fathers (1) 1996-03-27 · 60 min
Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.
S1 · E8Sins of the Fathers (2) 1996-03-28 · 60 min
Sam tries to persuade her student to reveal where her father is hiding. The tragedy spreads beyond the family, and even the team may be in danger.
S2 · E1Blood, Sweat and Tears (1) 1997-02-14 · 60 min
A boxer dies from brain injuries mid-bout. A new DSI takes over the team's investigations. Sam and Wyn bury their mother.
S2 · E2Blood, Sweat and Tears (2) 1997-02-21 · 60 min
Sam discovers why Kevin entered a bare knuckle fight, as well as uncovering evidence of more foul play in the boxing circuit.
S2 · E3Cease Upon the Midnight (1) 1997-02-28 · 60 min
Stuart Evans is in the advanced stages of Aids when he dies, and his body is donated to science. However a routine toxicology test reveals foul play was at work.
S2 · E4Cease Upon the Midnight (2) 1997-03-07 · 60 min
The police make an arrest, but do they have the right suspect? Sam pursues her own line of investigation.
S2 · E5Only the Lonely (1) 1997-03-21 · 60 min
The murder of a married woman who was having an affair seems straightforward. Friction develops between Dr Ryan and the police when the evidence complicates their case.
S2 · E6Only the Lonely (2) 1997-03-28 · 60 min
The murderer makes a direct threat against Sam's life after she uncovers the evidence needed to identify them.
S2 · E7Friends Like These (1) 1997-04-04 · 60 min
The police suspect a violent alcoholic of the murder of an elderly woman. Sam clashes with the police when she refuses to support their case.
S2 · E8Friends Like These (2) 1997-04-11 · 60 min
Sam's pursuit of her own theories leads her into dangerous places, both personally and professionally.
S3 · E1An Academic Exercise (1) 1998-03-19 · 60 min
Sam must investigate a case with a painful personal connection when a close friend is murdered after the Cambridge May Ball.
S3 · E2An Academic Exercise (2) 1998-03-19 · 60 min
The case becomes entangled in Annabelle's romantic relationships when Sam discovers her friend may have had an affair with a student.
S3 · E3Fallen Idol (1) 1998-04-02 · 60 min
A young woman is found dead in an empty house. Why was she there? Sam suspects another person was involved.
S3 · E4Fallen Idol (2) 1998-04-02 · 60 min
The hunt is on for Mr Harris, but the murderer may be closer to home. Meanwhile, Sam grows closer to surgeon James Reynolds.
S3 · E5Divided Loyalties (1) 1998-04-15 · 60 min
A tragic scene is discovered when a young mother apparently dies of an overdose. When another addict dies in an explosion, Sam has a bigger case on her hands.
S3 · E6Divided Loyalties (2) 1998-04-15 · 60 min
Are the deaths linked to a drug war or is this the work of vigilantes? Sam suspects a personal tragedy is at the heart of things.
S3 · E7Brothers in Arms (1) 1998-04-23 · 60 min
The death of a farmer involving a combine harvester seems like an accident - until Sam receives an anonymous tip-off.
S3 · E8Brothers in Arms (2) 1998-04-23 · 60 min
Sam looks for connections between Ian Neal and a killing in Northern Ireland in 1985. Meanwhile DI Connor's wife arrives in Cambridge.