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Young Lions was an Australian TV police drama broadcast on the Nine Network in 2002 and in Ireland on RTÉ Two.The series was based around the professional and private lives of four rookie detectives, the Young Lions, of South West 101, an inner city Sydney police station. The program rated poorly and was not renewed after its first season. Competition from other new drama series and several timeslot changes also contributed to the show's demise.

First Aired

2002-07-17
Last Aired

2002-12-18
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

22
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Nine Network

Keywords:

sydney, australia police detective rookie cop rookie

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Season 1

1. Pilot (Part 1)

Our Young Lions are still idealistic, even heroic. There is nothing world-weary or cynical about them....More

Our Young Lions are still idealistic, even heroic. There is nothing world-weary or cynical about them. They want their lives to mean something: they want to make a difference. That's why Donna Parry's headed for the big smoke. But her first day as a city cop is more than she'd counted on when the police station is rocked to its foundations by a convicted cop-killer determined to exact his own vengeance.Less

60mins 2002-07-17

2. Pilot (Part 2)

Our Young Lions are still idealistic, even heroic. There is nothing world-weary or cynical about them....More

60mins 2002-07-17

3. Mardi Gras

Guido Martin wants two things in his life—his job and the woman he loves. He can't have both. And the ...More

Guido Martin wants two things in his life—his job and the woman he loves. He can't have both. And the job is setting him on a collision course with Eddie Mercia whom he accuses of beng involved in a cover-up. Donna and Cameron investigate a series of convenience store robberies committed by two transsexuals.Less

60mins 2002-07-24

4. Swedish Backpacker

The detectives of Southwest 101 investigate the murder of a female backpacker. Cameron's new lover acc...More

The detectives of Southwest 101 investigate the murder of a female backpacker. Cameron's new lover accuses her partner, Guido Martin, of stealing money while working undercover. The man has first hand experience—he's a hitman.Less

60mins 2002-07-31

5. Boy School Bullies

The detectives of Southwest 101 investigate the staff at a prestigeous school to identify the source o...More

The detectives of Southwest 101 investigate the staff at a prestigeous school to identify the source of child pornography found on a school computer. Donna subjects Eddie to the "Kenny test" when her brother comes into the city for a medical appointment. Cameron's trust in Guido is further tested when he refuses to investigate following a close encounter with a speeding car. His dismissal of the incident gives Cameron more reason to be concerned about his alleged ties to organised crime. A second attempt on his life is more successful.Less

60mins 2002-08-07

6. Fruit Market Underworld

Guido's undercover past threatens his job at Southwest 101 when he becomes the prime suspect in the mu...More

Guido's undercover past threatens his job at Southwest 101 when he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of Vincent Rinaldi, a crime figure Guido was involved with while working undercover and whose $2 million he is now being accused of stealing. As his colleagues' trust in him is put to the test, Guido's sole focus is on locating a missing 18-year-old girl, leaving him at risk of sacrificing everything for a girl he has never even met.Less

60mins 2002-08-14

7. Asylum Seekers

Politics become personal and passionate for Eddie, Donna and Madeleine as they investigate a riot at a...More

Politics become personal and passionate for Eddie, Donna and Madeleine as they investigate a riot at a Sydney detention centre and the escape of a teenage refugeeLess

60mins 2002-08-21

8. The City and the Taxi Driver

The detectives spend a night on the streets against a backdrop of simmering tensions, while Cameron pl...More

The detectives spend a night on the streets against a backdrop of simmering tensions, while Cameron plumbs the depths of her own soul to connect with a killer.Less

60mins 2002-09-18

9. Kickboxer Kills Racist

Donna confronts another reality of being a woman in the city when she defends a woman who is charged w...More

Donna confronts another reality of being a woman in the city when she defends a woman who is charged with murder after she kills a rapistLess

60mins 2002-09-25

10. Arson Case

A reporter's interest in a fatal hostel arson case in which an alleged police cover-up sent the wrong ...More

A reporter's interest in a fatal hostel arson case in which an alleged police cover-up sent the wrong man to prison prompts Kostas to put the Eddie and Donna on the reopened case. When Guido learns the target of their investigation he is forced to confront the truth about his legendary detective father and the role he played in the conviction.Less

60mins 2002-10-02

11. The Priest

Eddie's faith and his friendship with Father Paul Moran are tested when Irena's sister goes missing an...More

Eddie's faith and his friendship with Father Paul Moran are tested when Irena's sister goes missing and foul play is suspected.Less

60mins 2002-10-09

12. China Town

Donna and lawyer flatmate Madeleine Delaney are in ethical conflict as they fight to save a woman char...More

Donna and lawyer flatmate Madeleine Delaney are in ethical conflict as they fight to save a woman charged with murder for preventing rape.Less

60mins 2002-10-16

13. Nursing Home

The report of a suspicious death at a nursing home brings Eddie back into contact with a former neighb...More

The report of a suspicious death at a nursing home brings Eddie back into contact with a former neighbour who helped him after the death of his father. Cameron must also confront her past when her former bestfriend asks her for help to keep her arrest for shoplifting quiet in hopes of preventing her fiancé (Cameron's ex-boyfriend of three years) from finding out. Donna must decide if she should tell Eddie about Madeleine's relationship with Rob.Less

60mins 2002-10-23

14. Kickboxer on Trial

Cameron is torn between Guido and his father, Senior Detective Bill Martin, and she soon finds her int...More

Cameron is torn between Guido and his father, Senior Detective Bill Martin, and she soon finds her integrity and a boy's life are in the line.Less

60mins 2002-11-06

15. The Navy (Part 1)

Guido's Naval Captain brother, the favoured older son, returns home a hero, and tensions between the b...More

Guido's Naval Captain brother, the favoured older son, returns home a hero, and tensions between the brothers surface as a female naval officer is found murdered. Cameron again finds herself working alongside Bill Martin to rein in a Chinese gang leader.Less

60mins 2002-11-13

16. The Navy (Part 2)

Guido and Cameron each face a personal crisis—and their friendship is tested—as Guido's father and bro...More

Guido and Cameron each face a personal crisis—and their friendship is tested—as Guido's father and brother come under suspicion.Less

60mins 2002-11-13

17. Lone Star Blues

Eddie's integrity is tested as the father of Irene's son is released from prison. Eddie wants to reuni...More

Eddie's integrity is tested as the father of Irene's son is released from prison. Eddie wants to reunite the boy with his father—but could lose Irene.Less

60mins 2002-11-20

18. Drag Racing

Donna loves the police force and Crime Scene Examiner, Justin Carmody. Her feelings for both are teste...More

Donna loves the police force and Crime Scene Examiner, Justin Carmody. Her feelings for both are tested as she investigates a fatal car smash involving police.Less

60mins 2002-11-27

19. Grand Prix

Cameron feels that a girl found dead in a hotel penthouse is treated like party debris both by the eli...More

Cameron feels that a girl found dead in a hotel penthouse is treated like party debris both by the elite partygoers and some investigators. Paul Bergin asks Guido's father for help to bring down a Chinese gang boss.Less

60mins 2002-12-11

20. Bill's Death

Guido's friends rally to his side as his father faces a terminal illness—and a murder charge.

Guido's friends rally to his side as his father faces a terminal illness—and a murder charge.Less

60mins 2002-12-11

21. Serial Killer (Part 1)

Guido and The investigation into the suicide of an olympic swimming hopeful escalates when those aroun...More

Guido and The investigation into the suicide of an olympic swimming hopeful escalates when those around the investigation begin to be killed off. Cameron deal with an armed robbery involved the son of a prominent QC. Eddie declares his love for Irene—but it may be too late. She has stepped into the path of a killer.Less

60mins 2002-12-18

22. Serial Killer (Part 2)

With Irena's condition uncertain, the search for the serial killer continues. Guido is forced to make ...More

With Irena's condition uncertain, the search for the serial killer continues. Guido is forced to make a decision about his future with Sophie when Kostas gives him an ultimatum. Donna life is put on the line when she becomes involved in a hostage situation.Less