Season 3

FrontlineSeason 3

1997
13 Episodes

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

Dick on the Line
S03E01

Dick on the Line

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...

24 Feb 199727m
My Generation
S03E02

My Generation

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..."

03 Mar 199725m
The Shadow We Cast
S03E03

The Shadow We Cast

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.

10 Mar 199726m
One Rule for One
S03E04

One Rule for One

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.

17 Mar 199726m
A Hole in the Heart (1)
S03E05

A Hole in the Heart (1)

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

24 Mar 199726m
A Hole in the Heart (2)
S03E06

A Hole in the Heart (2)

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

31 Mar 199726m
The Simple Life
S03E07

The Simple Life

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

07 Apr 199727m
I Get the Big Names
S03E08

I Get the Big Names

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

14 Apr 199727m
The Art of the Interview
S03E09

The Art of the Interview

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

21 Apr 199721m
"I" Disease
S03E10

"I" Disease

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

28 Apr 199725m
Addicted to Fame
S03E11

Addicted to Fame

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

05 May 199730m
The Code
S03E12

The Code

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""

12 May 199728m
Epitaph
S03E13

Epitaph

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.

19 May 199730m