Nicky faces a race against time to catch two of Newcastle's most notorious crime families, but someone wants him silenced - permanently. Yates makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Nicky's errant brother Adam turns up claiming to be clean. Yates takes a case off Nicky's hands. A bereaved mother comes to Claire for help.

A community support office turns vigilante. Nicky investigates complaints about residents being victimised by their landlord. Both Nicky and Astel are having relationship issues.

Nicky takes his family to Lindisfarne for a peaceful weekend break. But when Errol is arrested on suspicion of murder the unorthodox detective is determined to ensure local police prove his innocence.

Nicky clashes with Claire over a complex case. When Claire gets a death threat, Nicky's under pressure to find the source.

When an assault victim dies, a search is on for the two attackers. But which one dealt the fatal blow?

A dangerous robber is hitting building societies. When CID track him down, Nicky finds himself in a potentially fatal stand off.

Nicky is under pressure to find out who is behind a series of threats to local scientists before Yates makes a quick arrest. Astel and Clark find they are no match for a gaggle of rowdy Georgie girls.