Frontline - Season 3 (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...

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..."

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.

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.

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

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

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

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

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

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

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

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""

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.