Frontline - Season 3
1 - Dick on the Line
Air Date: February 24, 1997
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...
2 - My Generation
Air Date: March 3, 1997
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..."
3 - The Shadow We Cast
Air Date: March 10, 1997
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.
4 - One Rule for One
Air Date: March 17, 1997
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.
5 - A Hole in the Heart (1)
Air Date: March 24, 1997
Frontline attempts for save the life of a young boy with a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement.
6 - A Hole in the Heart (2)
Air Date: March 31, 1997
Mike attempts to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch. Brooke has a decision to make.
7 - The Simple Life
Air Date: April 7, 1997
While it is revealed that Mike is the fourth richest entertainer in Australia, Frontline profiles the unemployed Baxter family.
8 - I Get the Big Names
Air Date: April 14, 1997
Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.
9 - The Art of the Interview
Air Date: April 21, 1997
Prowsey educates the new Sunday Forum producer in the Art of the Interview.
10 - "I" Disease
Air Date: April 28, 1997
Frontline has a new segment producer, Mike is writing his life story and has an unfortunate accident with a sign language translator.
11 - Addicted to Fame
Air Date: May 5, 1997
Mike decides to abandon publicity while Geoff's weather special is a big success.
12 - The Code
Air Date: May 12, 1997
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""
13 - Epitaph
Air Date: May 19, 1997
Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.