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Season 3
February 24, 1997

Season 3

No longer on the verge of being canceled, Frontline becomes a beacon in the news world. But not everything is smooth sailing for the crew.

01. Dick on the Line

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...

27min
February 24, 1997

02. My Generation

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..."

25min
March 3, 1997

03. The Shadow We Cast

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.

26min
March 10, 1997

04. One Rule for One

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.

26min
March 17, 1997

05. A Hole in the Heart (1)

Frontline attempts for save the life of a young boy with a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement.

26min
March 24, 1997

06. A Hole in the Heart (2)

Mike attempts to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch. Brooke has a decision to make.

26min
March 31, 1997

07. The Simple Life

While it is revealed that Mike is the fourth richest entertainer in Australia, Frontline profiles the unemployed Baxter family.

27min
April 7, 1997

08. I Get the Big Names

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

27min
April 14, 1997

09. The Art of the Interview

Prowsey educates the new Sunday Forum producer in the Art of the Interview.

21min
April 21, 1997

10. "I" Disease

Frontline has a new segment producer, Mike is writing his life story and has an unfortunate accident with a sign language translator.

25min
April 28, 1997

11. Addicted to Fame

Mike decides to abandon publicity while Geoff's weather special is a big success.

30min
May 5, 1997

12. The Code

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""

28min
May 12, 1997

13. Epitaph

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.

30min
May 19, 1997