The Bill
Season 21
200589 episodes
Episode 1
Cure the Sin
Jan 5, 2005
It could be the day of Sun Hill's first gay wedding, but PC Lance Powell has been kidnapped by two Christian friends, Hal Richards and Dennis Simpson who try and 'cure' him of his homosexuality, Lance is spotted being kidnapped on CCTV footage and they find out that the man who rented the van that Lance was pulled into lent it to Dennis, Dennis is taken in for questioning and he confesses that him and Hal kidnapped Lance. Lance is rescued and Lance and Sgt Mark Rollins finally marry. A new DC Jo Masters is brought in to diffuse the tension between the warring DCI Jack Meadows and DI Neil Manson, but after meeting DC Jo Masters they both agree that she'll make their lives hell. DC Terry Perkins tracks down his brother and manages to trick his wife into revealing her suspicions about her husbands child abuse but DS Ramani de Costa is hot on his trail.
Episode 2
Double Jeopardy (Part One)
Jan 6, 2005
DS Ramani De Costa and DC Suzie Sim try to find out if DC Terry Perkin's brother, Ben is abusing his kids and Bradley admits his father touches him, but he could have adopted his fathers childhood memories as his own. Meanwhile a woman at St Hughs hospital protests about her embryos being held for ransom and pulls a knife on PC Yvonne Hemmingway. Two people pretending to be protesters try to spring there bail jumping father who is in hospital after a drink driving crash but he is to ill to be moved. In the protest PC Roger Valentine is gagged and handcuffed to a bed and PC Honey Harman finds herself staring down the barrel of a gun.
Episode 3
Double Jeopardy (Part Two)
Jan 12, 2005
Neil and Jack arrive at Sgt. Hugh's to speak to suspect Roland O'Brien, only to walk right into the middle of a hostage situation – finding themselves being tied up in the boiler room by O'Brien's deranged son. Adam arrives to take charge of the situation, and assigns Jo to be the negotiator in the absence of the hostage negotiation team. Jo attempts to use O'Brien's ex-girlfriend, who is now carrying his baby, in an attempt to secure Roger's safety. Meanwhile, Steve sees red and rescues Honey from the clutches of O'Brien's other son, wrestling him to the floor. When Roger attempts to obtain medical help for Roland, he gets into a tussle with his son, and the gun fires, injuring the boy.
Episode 4
The Bill Season 21 Episode 278
Jan 13, 2005
Episode 5
The Bill Season 21 Episode 279
Jan 19, 2005
Episode 6
The Bill Season 21 Episode 6
Jan 20, 2005
Episode 7
The Bill Season 21 Episode 7
Jan 26, 2005
Episode 8
The Bill Season 21 Episode 8
Jan 27, 2005
Episode 9
The Bill Season 21 Episode 9
Feb 2, 2005
Episode 10
The Bill Season 21 Episode 10
Feb 3, 2005
Episode 11
The Bill Season 21 Episode 11
Feb 9, 2005
Episode 12
The Bill Season 21 Episode 12
Feb 16, 2005
Episode 13
The Bill Season 21 Episode 13
Feb 17, 2005
Episode 14
Episode 288
Feb 23, 2005
Episode 15
The Bill Season 21 Episode 15
Feb 24, 2005
Episode 16
The Bill Season 21 Episode 16
Feb 24, 2005
Episode 17
The Bill Uncovered: Jim's Story
Feb 24, 2005
As actor Mark Wingett prepares to leave the programme, he reflects on his character Jim Carver's 21 years at Sun Hill, from naive probation bobby to DC and all that came in between - drinking, gambling, marrying and divorcing Marie and finally landing the woman of his dreams - June Ackland.
Episode 19
The Bill Season 21 Episode 18
Mar 3, 2005
Episode 21
The Bill Season 21 Episode 293
Mar 10, 2005
Episode 22
The Bill Season 21 Episode 22
Mar 17, 2005
Episode 23
The Bill Season 21 Episode 23
Mar 23, 2005
Episode 24
The Bill Season 21 Episode 24
Mar 24, 2005
Episode 25
The Bill Season 21 Episode 25
Mar 30, 2005
Episode 26
The Bill Season 21 Episode 26
Mar 31, 2005
Episode 28
The Bill Season 21 Episode 28
Apr 7, 2005
Episode 29
The Decoy - Part 1
Apr 13, 2005
Episode 30
The Decoy - Part 2
Apr 14, 2005
Episode 32
The Bill Season 21 Episode 32
Apr 21, 2005
Episode 33
The Bill Season 21 Episode 33
Apr 27, 2005
Episode 34
Like Father, Like Son
Apr 28, 2005
Episode 35
The Bill Season 21 Episode 35
May 4, 2005
Episode 36
The Bill Season 21 Episode 36
May 5, 2005
DS De Costa returns to Sun Hill humiliated after being bailed. DC Perkins races to her house, where an increasingly unbalanced Margaret Barnes is planning to commit suicide. In an attempt to prevent her from taking her own life he is stabbed and critically injured. PCSO Laura Bryant is knocked to the ground by a boy running drugs errands. PCs Dan and Stamp track down an inventive graffiti artist who uses cleaning products to produce negative images on dirty walls around Sun Hill. Sgt Smith reprimands receptionist Julian Tavell for gossiping.
Episode 37
The Bill Season 21 Episode 37
May 12, 2005
Margaret Barnes is taken to hospital where a nurse realises that the blood on her clothes is not consistent with her wounds. DS De Costa realises DC Perkins has been stabbed and rushes home to find him bleeding to death. PC Powell and PCSO Bryant continue to help a delinquent's mother who has been beaten up by her son. They track Tomlin to a local pool hall, where they are taken aback to see Supt Okaro apparently buying drugs from Adi Mateen. DS Nixon is impressed by DS Hunter's uncharacteristic chivalry while working on a case, and asks if he'd like to get together with her socially. Unfortunately, their date is ruined by the reappearance of a figure from Hunter's past.
Episode 38
The Bill Season 21 Episode 38
May 18, 2005
Supt Okaro attends the funeral of his wife, son and daughter, where he is comforted by Insp Gold, who goes on to compound his distress by telling him that she has cancer. PC Powell and PCSO Bryant continue to try to help local delinquent Jordan Tomlin. Powell is concerned that the superintendent hasn't handed in the drugs package he received from local drug dealer Adi Mateen. DSs Hunter and Nixon investigate the theft of a laptop containing sexually explicit material. Nixon seems to have cooled towards Hunter, who confides in his brother Steve about Kate Maltby's pregnancy.
Episode 39
The Bill Season 21 Episode 39
May 19, 2005
DS Nixon confronts DS Hunter about Kate Maltby's pregnancy. Hunter then attacks his younger brother Steve, accusing him of betraying a confidence. Supt Okaro and Insp Gold have a heart-to-heart discussion, but she is sure he's hiding something. PCs Kent and Murphy work together on a harassment case involving Kent's fancy woman. Drug dealer Adi Mateen is forced to reveal his true identity in a desperate bid to save PC Powell from being shot by Jordan Tomlin.
Episode 40
The Bill Season 21 Episode 40
May 26, 2005
DC Zain Nadir is certain that his cover has not been blown, and Supt Adam Okaro authorises him to meet drug dealer Joshua Armstrong. The intervention of an armed motorcycle passenger threatens to cut short the entire investigation. PC Harman returns from honeymoon and confides in PC Hemmingway about a storage unit hired by new husband Scott Burnett. Hemmingway finds a bloody glove, fuelling suspicions that he killed his first wife. DS Phil Hunter is furious with his brother for telling Kate Maltby about his daughter Madison.
Episode 41
The Bill Season 21 Episode 41
Jun 1, 2005
PC Casper has a humiliating run-in with three yobs and later tries to save face by telling PC Johannsen that they had threatened him with a knife. At the end of the shift, he seeks solace in the arms of drugs referral officer Rochelle Barratt. PC Harman confronts husband Scott Burnett, who breaks down and admits to killing his first wife Karen. She implores him to turn himself in, but when the police arrive at their house, the couple are nowhere to be seen.
Episode 42
The Bill Season 21 Episode 42
Jun 2, 200547m
DI Morell investigates the apparent abduction of PC Harman by new husband Scott Burnett, but she has fled with him of her own volition and they are preparing to set sail for France. PCs Hemmingway and Stamp arrest a thief and Hemmingway leaves herself open to charges of using excessive force. PC Johannsen teases PC Casper about his run-in with the gang.
Episode 43
The Bill Season 21 Episode 43
Jun 8, 2005
There is an enquiry into the PC Hemmingway's use of her asp on Lee Thomas, who dies from his injuries. Supt Okaro interviews PC Harman, who insists that she was abducted by husband Scott Burnett. PC Casper confesses to Insp Gold that PC Johannsen has been blackmailing him. Johannsen lets slip to Julian Tavell that the inspector has cancer.
Episode 44
Episode 44
Jun 15, 2005
Episode 45
Episode 317
Jun 9, 2005
PC Harman is allowed to retract her resignation, but husband Scott Burnett tries to kill himself in prison. PC Hemmingway is suspended from duty, pending investigation into the death of Lee Thomas, causing uncertainty among the relief as to what constitutes reasonable force when apprehending a suspect. PC Kapoor is accused of assault, while PC Stamp hesitates to use his asp and is beaten severely. DC Nadir agrees to a stint with Sun Hill CID before his next undercover job.
Episode 46
The Bill Season 21 Episode 46
Jun 16, 2005
Sgt Ackland leads a short-lived rebellion over the suspension of PC Hemmingway. Supt Okaro tries to defuse the threat of strike action by the relief, reminding them of their duties as police officers and offering to let Hemmingway return to the station on non-operational duties while the inquiry takes its course. PC Casper panics that his affair with Rochelle Barratt is about to become public, but reacts with dismay when she suggests they put their affair on hold. DC Best feels that he is being patronised by DC Sim. DI Manson confides in Sim about his affair with the late PC Dunbar. The Hunter brothers clash over Phil's treatment of Kate.
Episode 49
The Bill Season 21 Episode 48
Jun 23, 2005
PCSO Bryant discovers that the boy bullying her son Liam is dealing drugs at school. DS Nixon continues to wind up DC Masters. DI Manson puts pressure on DC Best to drop his accusations against DC Sim. PC Murphy confronts PC Kent about their relationship. CPS lawyer Jonathan Fox returns to Sun Hill.
Episode 50
The Bill Season 21 Episode 50
Jun 30, 2005
Sgt Smith attends a car-jacking incident and is attracted to the victim, Louise Larson, the wife of a local gangster. PCs Johannsen and Harman are sent to catch a gang of cash machine skimmers. DS Hunter discovers that Christine Weaver plans to migrate to Australia with their daughter. PC Murphy ignores Sgt Ackland's advice to steer clear of PC Kent.
Episode 51
The Bill Season 21 Episode 51
Jul 6, 2005
PCs Valentine and Casper break up a violent fight between two old friends, and have to deal with the consequences when one of the men is stabbed. DC Nadir is investigating gangster Pete Larson, while Sgt Smith has been sleeping with Mrs Larson. DC Perkins is called as a witness at his brother's trial. DS Hunter is concerned that Christine Weaver plans to emigrate with their daughter Madison.
Episode 52
The Bill Season 21 Episode 52
Jul 7, 2005
Supt. Okaro struggles to make headway with his road safety campaign. D.C. Perkins's nephew testifies against his father. Sgt. Smith continues his relationship with a gangster's wife. P.C. Stamp tries his hand at internet dating. D.S. Hunter's mum lectures him about parental responsibility.
Episode 53
The Bill Season 21 Episode 53
Jul 13, 2005
D.C. Best is shot in the back during a raid on a gang suspected of handling stolen goods. D.S. Hunter vows to catch the thug responsible for assaulting his pregnant ex-lover, and inadvertently proposes marriage. Insp. Gold returns to duty after cancer therapy but is unfit for work. Supt. Okaro hits another snag with his road safety initiative.
Episode 54
The Bill Season 21 Episode 54
Jul 14, 2005
Acting DC Best survives the shooting, but may be paralysed. Reunited with his estranged mother, he decides to return to Manchester. DCI Meadows and CID begin the search for the gunman, and are led to Supt Okaro's old friend Isaac Collins. Sgt Smith and Jonathan Fox investigate Insp Gold's absence and find her passed out in her bathroom. PC Stamp hires an escort to accompany him to PC Harman's birthday party, but she turns out to be a moonlighting PC Johannsen.
Episode 55
The Bill Season 21 Episode 55
Jul 20, 2005
Supt. Okaro tenders his resignation as photographs of him smoking a joint with Isaac Collins are passed on to the MET. However, unbeknown to the relief, he has gone undercover for the NCS, hoping to identify Collins for the rogue that he is. When Collins offers him the job of a security consultant, he uses it a pretext to begin his investigation. Meanwhile, Ch Supt Barratt arrives at Sun Hill to take control of the situation, and unknown to him, he comes dangerously close to discovering the affair between PC Casper and his wife, Rochelle. PC Johannsen exploits her new status as PC Stamp's 'girlfriend', so he decides to end their relationship. DCI Meadows challenges DI Manson over his relationship with DC Sim after he catches them in a compromising situation.
Episode 56
The Bill Season 21 Episode 56
Jul 21, 2005
Episode 57
The Bill Season 21 Episode 57
Jul 27, 2005
Episode 58
The Bill Season 21 Episode 331
Jul 28, 2005
Episode 59
The Bill Season 21 Episode 59
Aug 3, 2005
Episode 60
Episode 333
Aug 4, 2005
Episode 61
Episode 61
Aug 11, 2005
Episode 62
The Bill Season 21 Episode 62
Aug 10, 2005
Episode 63
The Bill Season 21 Episode 63
Aug 17, 2005
Episode 64
The Bill Season 21 Episode 64
Aug 18, 2005
Episode 65
The Bill Season 21 Episode 65
Aug 24, 2005
Episode 67
The Bill Season 21 Episode 66
Aug 25, 2005
Episode 68
The Bill Season 21 Episode 68
Aug 31, 2005
Episode 69
Insufficient Excuses
Sep 1, 200545m
Jo and Suzie present Neil with incriminating photographs of his father-in-law, while Ross Trescot begs June to drop the rape charge.
Episode 70
Finger of Blame
Sep 6, 200545m
Neil Manson learns his father-in-law, former Deputy Assistant Commissioner Roy Pearson, is being blackmailed over his involvement with underage boys.
Episode 71
Distraction
Sep 7, 200545m
PCs Hemmingway and Bryant challenge their male colleagues Valentine and Casper to a crime-busting contest. Amanda Prosser gets a stranglehold on Gina.
Episode 72
The Bill Season 21 Episode 73
Sep 14, 2005
Episode 73
The Bill Season 21 Episode 73
Sep 15, 2005
Episode 74
Seeking Retribution
Sep 21, 200546m
Sheelagh finally decides to accept Gabriel's marriage proposal, while Roger investigates an assault on his estranged wife's new boyfriend.
Episode 77
Keep it out
Sep 28, 200545m
Adam Okaro returns to Sun Hill, where he resumes his role as Superintendent - and immediately asks Jo Masters to find out how the press got a photo of Lesley Palmer.
Episode 79
Episode 351
Sep 29, 2005
Episode 80
The Bill Season 21 Episode 80
Oct 6, 2005
Episode 81
The Bill Season 21 Episode 81
Oct 12, 2005
Episode 82
The Bill Season 21 Episode 82
Oct 13, 2005
Episode 83
The Bill Season 21 Episode 83
Oct 19, 2005
Episode 84
The Bill Season 21 Episode 84
Oct 20, 2005
Episode 86
The Bill Season 21 Episode 85
Oct 25, 2005
Episode 87
The Bill Season 21 Episode 87
Nov 2, 2005
Episode 88
The Bill Season 21 Episode 88
Nov 3, 2005
Episode 89
The Bill Season 21 Episode 89
Nov 9, 2005
Episode 90
Episode 363
Nov 10, 2005
Episode 92
The Bill Season 21 Episode 365
Nov 17, 2005
Episode 93
A Small Piece of the Pie
Nov 17, 2005
Episode 95
Episode 367
Nov 29, 2005
Episode 96
The Bill Season 21 Episode 96
Dec 7, 2005
Episode 98
The Bill Season 21 Episode 97
Dec 8, 2005
Episode 100
The Bill Season 21 Episode 99
Dec 15, 2005
Episode 101
The Bill Season 21 Episode 101
Dec 20, 2005
Episode 102
Episode 374
Dec 21, 2005
Episode 103
The Bill Season 21 Episode 103
Dec 28, 2005
Episode 104
Episode 377
Dec 29, 2005