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Halifax f.p. is an Australian television crime series produced by Nine Network from 1994 to 2002. The series stars Rebecca Gibney as Doctor Jane Halifax, a forensic psychiatrist investigating cases involving the mental state of suspects or victims. The series is set in Melbourne.
The producers of the film were Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier; Australian Film Finance Corporation and aired on the Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd
21 Episodes of 90 and 102 minutes each were produced, and the series has screened in more than 60 countries.
The budget for each episode was an average of $1.3 million. Funding came in part from the Australian Film Finance Corporation and Film Victoria.
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- 01A Person of InterestEx-cop, Laurie Downes has displayed erratic behaviour and has taken the law into his own hands. Having assessed him as safe to be released on bail, Jane discovers that his actions have a specific purpose. He is on the trail of two rapists who are responsible for the death of his lover. Jane has discovered that she needs surgery as the result of a Papp Smear where irregular cells have shown up. When one of the rapists is murdered, everything points to Laurie, but Jane finds that it is she who is the rapist's intended victim.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Acts of BetrayalOctober 9, 1994—Jane Halifax, forensic psychiatrist, facing a gruelling cross-examination at a murder trial, is contacted by ex-boyfriend, Owen Tozer, ( And - S01E02
Words Without MusicMarch 22, 1995—While assessing a convicted murderer for the Parole Board, Jane is asked to provide Grief Counseling at an exclusive boys' school where a te - S01E03
The FeedingApril 6, 1995—Rogue cop, Jonah Cole, ( Steve Bisley ), from Sydney comes to town on the hunt for the 'Make-up Killer'. This is a high profile case where t - S01E04
My Lovely GirlApril 26, 1995—Jane finds her misquoted criticism of a colleague's release of a mental patient, who murders again, leads to a patient of her own, Peter Don - S01E05
HardcorpsJune 14, 1995—Two cops, one young and idealistic, the other tough and cynical, are party to the shooting of a criminal. Called to assist the police in the - S01E06
Lies of the MindJuly 19, 1995—Jane is called on to assess wealthy socialite, Sharon Sinclair, charged with the murder of her father, Sir Edward and her step-mother. Sharo
Season02
- S02E01Without ConsentFebruary 14, 1996—When a series of rapes take place, the M.O. matches exactly that of recently released William Reedman ( Steve Jacobs ). Trouble is, his alib
- S02E02Sweet DreamsJuly 7, 1996—The return of Jonah Cole (Steve Bisley) adds some light relief into Jane's life, but his increasingly erratic behaviour begins to worry her.
- S02E03Cradle and AllSeptember 11, 1996—Jane becomes the target of an obsessive admirer. At first she dismisses it as trivial, but when his declarations of love turn to threats, sh
Season03
- S03E01Déjà VuOctober 19, 1997—Jane has, for once, put work behind her and is living on a house boat where she has just finished writing a book. Visited by an old friend,
- S03E02Isn't It RomanticJune 19, 1998—Jane is preparing to be bridesmaid at her friend's Greek wedding and together with having a worrying throat problem, she is working on a cas
- S03E03Afraid of the DarkSeptember 6, 1998—Told in retrospect, Jane is receiving councilling from her analyst after having killed someone. It is Christmas, Jane is alone, feeling vune
Season04
- S04E01Someone You KnowJune 27, 1999—Jane has a new boyfriend whose passion is glider flying - something Jane is rather nervous about. However, she is called away to work on the
- S04E02A Murder of CrowsAugust 15, 1999—While visiting her mother, Angela ( Robyn Nevin ) Jane helps out at the local hospital after a fatal bus crash. The following day, the drive
- S04E03Swimming with SharksSeptember 26, 1999—A gritty prison setting sees Jane working with an ex-boyfriend to try and uncover a murderer amongst a group of psychopaths - all convicted
Season05
- S05E01A Person of InterestJune 11, 2000Ex-cop, Laurie Downes has displayed erratic behaviour and has taken the law into his own hands. Having assessed him as safe to be released o
- S05E02The Spider and the FlyAugust 27, 2000—Jane rushes back from New Zealand where she has been lecturing, for the funeral of her best friend, Dr. Lisa Hardman. Staying to help Lisa's
- S05E03A Hate Worse Than DeathNovember 5, 2000—When gossip colominist for A-list magazine, Simon Laser, walks into a police station claiming that his murdered lover, prominent judge, Harv
Season06
- S06E01The Scorpion's KissOctober 21, 2001—Jane has been asked to assess a stalker and when she assures the judge that he is safe to be released, the husband of his victim is not plea
- S06E02Playing GodNovember 25, 2001—On the tenth anniversary of her father's death, Jane is approached by an old friend of her father. She asks Jane to assess a thirteen year o
- S06E03Takes TwoJuly 7, 2002—While Jane works on a fairly mundane case for the parole board; that of a girl accused of malicious damage to a neighbour's car; she begins
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