Sutherland's Law - Season 1

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A Cry For Help

1 - A Cry For Help

Air Date: June 6, 1973

An old woman lies dying by the side of the road. Sutherland knows his way of life is at stake.

The Sea

2 - The Sea

Air Date: June 13, 1973

The new Depute Fiscal in the town of Glendoran conducts a Fatal Accident Enquiry. But did Ian Campbell fall accidentally from the deck of the fishing boat 'Alert' or will the Court find a murderer among the witnesses? Will Sutherland have to admit that blood is sometimes not as thick as water?

The Travelling People

3 - The Travelling People

Air Date: June 20, 1973

Why should a beautiful girl be running through a wood in the middle of the night carrying a 12 lb. salmon? And who shot her?

The Dutchies

4 - The Dutchies

Air Date: June 27, 1973

What matters more - that justice should be served or that a whole town should be ruined? Sutherland has to decide whether the Law serves the people or the people serve the Law.

The Running Man

5 - The Running Man

Air Date: July 4, 1973

Who is 'The Milkie'? Why was he trying to get to Glendoran? And who was chasing him?

The Return

6 - The Return

Air Date: July 11, 1973

Why has Stella Ross returned to Glendoran? Who is threatening her life? And what can Sutherland do to prevent a second tragedy in her life?

The Ship

7 - The Ship

Air Date: July 18, 1973

A valuable pendant is the first link in a chain which takes Sutherland all around the world to end where he started.

The Runaway

8 - The Runaway

Air Date: August 1, 1973

With the best intentions Christine tries to help young Mary Campbell. And puts the girl in terrible danger.

The Climb

9 - The Climb

Air Date: August 8, 1973

A man is dead. Why? Sutherland and Duthie have to climb a killer mountain to find the truth. And the last time Sutherland climbed there was a terrible tragedy.

The Family

10 - The Family

Air Date: August 15, 1973

Sutherland becomes involved in a vendetta and has a hard choice to make when the hunter becomes the hunted.

The House

11 - The House

Air Date: August 22, 1973

Speaking Gaelic, building a house and shooting at a rabbit on land can land you in the High Court. Or so one old man finds out. Sutherland finds himself dealing with the spirit of the '45.

The Prodigal

12 - The Prodigal

Air Date: August 29, 1973

A young delinquent sets fire to a local petrol station. In order to present the full case Sutherland finds himself not only prosecuting but defending as well.

The Killing

13 - The Killing

Air Date: September 5, 1973

What is the difference between killing and murder? The soldier and the poisoner both know, but Sutherland has the most difficult decision of his career to make.