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Cops L.A.C.

TV·2010–2010·1 season, 13 episodes·Nine Network·Drama, Crime·1h

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Cops L.A.C. is a 2010 Australian television police drama, which screened on the Nine Network. The series followed the work of officers at the Seaview Local Area Command, a fictitious police response area of the 'State Police' set in harbourside Sydney, New South Wales. The first series premiered on 2 September 2010, in the same timeslot of Network Ten's police drama Rush. On 22 November 2010, the Nine Network cancelled the show due to the high production costs.

Castfull cast & details

Kate RitchieKate RitchieSamantha CooperMartin Dingle WallMartin Dingle WallRhys LlewellynRia VandervisRia VandervisRoxanne PerezTom O'SullivanTom O'SullivanNathan HoltKelly PaternitiKelly PaternitiPriscilla SmithGraeme SquiresGraeme SquiresDaniel VandermarkGary SweetGary SweetJack FinchDenise RobertsDenise RobertsDiane Pappas

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes2010Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Learning CurveSeptember 2, 2010—The detectives and uniformed cops of a busy Local Area Command uncover a daring homicide while investigating a car accident. Detectives Sam
  2. S01E02A Veil of TearsSeptember 9, 2010—A routine police call-out turns to tragedy when a male stripper is murdered the day after an out-of-control hens night, and Roxanne is force
  3. S01E03Running ScaredSeptember 16, 2010—Roxanne's career is under threat when she is involved in the death of a suspect in an armed robbery, while Rhys and Sam investigate a violen
  4. S01E04I'll See YouSeptember 23, 2010—When a body is found in a luxury apartment, the detectives suspect an identity thief of murder and fraud. Sam fears for her career when her
  5. S01E05The Killer Wore SneakersSeptember 30, 2010—When the target of a police investigation is found murdered, Rhys and Sam uncover a web of diamond smuggling, infidelity and workplace corru
  6. S01E06Lost GirlsOctober 7, 2010—Sam and Rhys discover a dead pimp and an underage prostitution racket while searching for a runaway teenager. Roxanne goes undercover on the
  7. S01E07Killer SecretOctober 14, 2010—Sam and Rhys suspect an armed robber of a revenge killing, but the investigation takes a surprise turn when the murder weapon is discovered.
  8. S01E08Blood TypesOctober 21, 2010—When a man is found with a stake through his heart, the detectives investigate the world of suburban vampires. It's assessment time for the
  9. S01E09Old LoveOctober 28, 2010—When a local teacher is killed, the detectives are convinced a notorious standover man is responsible. Nathan questions his judgement as he
  10. S01E10Ghost HouseNovember 4, 2010—Roxanne and Dan make a gruesome discovery at a derelict house used for ghost-spotting tours. Sam is forced to admit her true feelings for he
  11. S01E11Illegal DumpingNovember 4, 2010—Sam and Rhys investigate the murder of a vet with an elaborate double-life as a swinger. Priscilla reunites a missing person with his brothe
  12. S01E12Ladies' NightNovember 11, 2010—Nathan and Priscilla are stuck in a house booby-trapped with elaborate home-made explosives. A dispute over a winning lottery ticket helps t
  13. S01E13Life Is a RodioNovember 11, 2010—The cops investigate a gang of ram-raiders they suspect of planning a multi-million dollar heist. Rhys suspects Sam's boyfriend of being the

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