Blue Heelers (season 7)

Blue Heelers season 7 is the seventh season of the Australian police drama series that premiered on the Seven Network on 9 February 2000 and aired on Wednesday nights at 8:30 pm. The 41 episode season concluded on 22 November 2000. The season featured one of the most dramatic storylines in the series when Maggie after pursuing a drug ring for a year realised she had to go into witness protection. She staged a breakup with PJ and awaited her escort nervously. PJ realised she was being tricked and arrived just seconds too late to see Maggie shot down by a mysterious assailant. The episodes that followed the Who Killed Maggie Doyle arc were the most watched episodes ever. Arrested for Maggie murder PJ looked desperately to prove he was being framed. Ultimately in episode 263 Out of the Shadows he discovered the truth that it was her brother Mick who shot her. The season also followed Jack who had to come to grips with the shooting incident that put him in a wheelchair while facing a standoff with an armed robber. Jack may decide to force a risky spine operation as a last resort to keep his job at Mount Thomas. The season maintained the series reputation for intense drama and realistic portrayal of police work while delivering shocking plot twists that kept viewers engaged throughout the year.